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Sucker Punch Pro Series 5 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mickey DIsmantle (ranked 4297 p4p, 7286 weight class) and Ecce Homo (ranked 409 p4p, 501 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think DIsmantle might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Come As You Are. 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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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mickey DIsmantle!
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, Ecce Homo!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Topper Green and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from DIsmantle.
Homo has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as DIsmantle is landing a low percentage of strikes.
DIsmantle moves out of range as Homo strikes.
Homo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
DIsmantle swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
DIsmantle throws a lazy right hand but Homo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Homo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
DIsmantle looks to throw the jab but Homo is out of range.
Nice shot lands for DIsmantle.
DIsmantle thows a left - swing and a miss!
Homo slips a straight right by DIsmantle.
DIsmantle throws a body punch but Homo moves out of range.
Good shot there by Homo.
Homo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Homo scores with a hook.
Homo throws a good cross that connects.
DIsmantle misses with a hook. Homo ducked under it nicely.
A combination from Homo does no damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice straight punches there by DIsmantle. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of DIsmantle.
Jab from Homo.
Mickey DIsmantle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DIsmantle misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Homo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Good leg kick by Homo.
DIsmantle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Homo.
DIsmantle fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Homo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Homo is looking to score with low kicks.
Homo looks to throw the jab but DIsmantle is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Homo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Homo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Homo moves forwards but DIsmantle connects with a nice, crisp jab.
 It looks like Ecce Homo has been cut.
Homo throws a wild body kick that DIsmantle sees coming a mile off.
DIsmantle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Homo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
DIsmantle is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Homo throws a hook but DIsmantle avoids it easily.
DIsmantle checks a leg kick.
Homo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
DIsmantle scores with a nice head shot.
Homo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Homo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
DIsmantle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Homo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
DIsmantle throws a body punch but Homo moves out of range.
Homo throws an overhand right that lands on DIsmantle's shoulder, as DIsmantle tries to avoid the shot.
Homo thuds his shin into the meat of DIsmantle's side.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DIsmantle misses with a left hand
and Homo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circling - DIsmantle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Homo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Homo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches DIsmantle on the side of the head.
Homo tries to clinch up but DIsmantle circles away and keeps his distance.
DIsmantle misses with a hook. Homo ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - DIsmantle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Homo moves out of range of the strikes.
Homo lands a nice shot to the body.
DIsmantle keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Homo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Homo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. DIsmantle checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Homo scores with a kick to the midsection.
A good leg kick by Homo.
Homo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Homo misses with a low kick.
Homo throws a hook but DIsmantle blocks it.
Homo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
DIsmantle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Homo blocks a jab.
Homo throws a body punch but DIsmantle moves out of range.
Homo pivots, looking for a leg kick but DIsmantle is out of range and Homo settles back down.
DIsmantle lands a lovely overhand right.
DIsmantle throws a body punch but Homo moves out of range.
DIsmantle throws a body punch but Homo moves out of range.
Homo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from DIsmantle.
Homo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as DIsmantle throws out the jab.
Homo moves into the clinch successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DIsmantle blocks an elbow strike.
DIsmantle is trying to break the clinch but Homo has him pressed against the cage.
DIsmantle is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Homo is defending well for now.
DIsmantle misses with a hook from the clinch.
DIsmantle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
DIsmantle avoiding damage as Homo throws knees to the body.
DIsmantle misses with a punch to the body.
Homo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
DIsmantle struggles to land a body shot inside as Homo controls his hands.
Homo missing with knees to the body.
Homo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
DIsmantle is trying to break free.
DIsmantle avoids the elbow strike from Homo, against the cage.
Homo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
DIsmantle misses with a punch to the body.
DIsmantle working aggressively here.
Homo lands an elbow inside that DIsmantle shrugs off.
DIsmantle blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Homo crunches a lovely knee into DIsmantle's ribcage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Homo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DIsmantle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
DIsmantle just misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab by Homo.
DIsmantle works the jab nicely.
Homo throws a leg kick but DIsmantle sees it coming and moves out of range.
DIsmantle takes a shot right to the bread basket.
DIsmantle moves out of range of the body kick from Homo.
Some bone on bone action there as DIsmantle checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Homo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Homo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
DIsmantle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Homo tries to score with a low kick but DIsmantle moves his leg out of the way.
Homo slips a straight right by DIsmantle.
DIsmantle misses with a looping left.
DIsmantle misses with a straight left.
DIsmantle thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DIsmantle thuds a left hand into Homo's body.
DIsmantle takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Homo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from DIsmantle.
Homo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Homo ducks under a wild hook from DIsmantle.
DIsmantle takes a swing at Homo's ribcage but misses.
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 Mickey DIsmantle will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ecce Homo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Homo scores with a leg kick.
Nice shot lands for DIsmantle.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as DIsmantle checks a leg kick.
DIsmantle lands a jab.
Mickey DIsmantle is winning the standup battle so far.
DIsmantle moves out of range of the body kick.
Homo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Homo slips a jab from DIsmantle.
Homo scores with a decent looking hook.
DIsmantle moves out of range of the leg kick from Homo.
Homo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by DIsmantle.
DIsmantle looks to land a left hand but Homo moved out of range nicely.
Homo connects with an inside leg kick.
DIsmantle looks to land a left hand but Homo moved out of range nicely.
Nice cross by Homo.
A leg kick checked by DIsmantle.
DIsmantle lands a lovely overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Homo scores with a leg kick.
DIsmantle misses with a wild body shot.
Homo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. DIsmantle looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
DIsmantle ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
DIsmantle looks to land a left hand but Homo moved out of range nicely.
DIsmantle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
DIsmantle is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DIsmantle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
DIsmantle on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Homo. Homo obviously looking to wear him down.
Homo throws out a powerful jab.
DIsmantle lands with a good body shot.
DIsmantle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Homo moves away.
Homo throws a body kick that misses.
Homo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
DIsmantle connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Homo ducks under a wild hook from DIsmantle.
Homo tries to land a leg kick but DIsmantle saw it coming and moves away.
Homo throws a solid leg kick but DIsmantle takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Homo.
DIsmantle was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
DIsmantle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
DIsmantle throws a body shot but no joy.
DIsmantle misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Homo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
DIsmantle throws out a loose jab but Homo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Homo tries a quick counter leg kick but DIsmantle is wise to it.
Homo throws a leg kick but DIsmantle sees it coming and checks it nicely.
DIsmantle misses with an uppercut.
Homo moves out of range of the strikes.
Homo only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Homo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Homo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DIsmantle misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Homo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and DIsmantle connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Homo scrambles back to his feet.
Homo throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like DIsmantle wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Homo moves out of range as DIsmantle strikes.
DIsmantle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Homo.
DIsmantle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Homo moves away.
DIsmantle misses with a looping left.
Homo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Homo moves out of range of the strikes.
DIsmantle takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Homo throws a hook but DIsmantle avoids it easily.
DIsmantle misses with a hook.
A nice side step and Homo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Homo ducks under a wild hook from DIsmantle.
Homo moves out of range of the strikes.
Homo lands with a thumping leg kick.
DIsmantle throws a body punch but Homo moves out of range.
Homo throws a front kick aimed at DIsmantle's knee but DIsmantle avoids it well.
Good leg kick by Homo.
DIsmantle avoids the head kick by Homo.
Homo tries a low kick but DIsmantle avoids it.
DIsmantle throwing a counter right hand but Homo manages to avoid it.
DIsmantle swings for the body but Homo moves out of range.
DIsmantle takes a jab right on the kisser.
DIsmantle missing with a left hand there. Homo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DIsmantle throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Homo on the side of the head.
Homo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
DIsmantle throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Homo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
DIsmantle looks to throw the jab but Homo is out of range.
DIsmantle misses with a looping left.
Homo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
DIsmantle moves out of range as Homo throws a body kick.
DIsmantle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Homo wants to clinch up but DIsmantle keeps it at a distance.
A thudding body kick lands there by Homo!
Homo misses with a body kick.
DIsmantle lands a really nice looking cross but Homo seems unphased.
DIsmantle keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Homo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice cross by DIsmantle.
Homo moves out of range of the strikes.
Homo throws a chopping leg kick but DIsmantle manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Homo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from DIsmantle.
Homo scores with a jab.
Jab, jab by DIsmantle - just one landing.
Nice uppercut there from Homo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DIsmantle lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
DIsmantle misses with a hook. Homo ducked under it nicely.
Homo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck DIsmantle on the side of the head.
DIsmantle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Homo manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Homo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters circling - DIsmantle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Homo misses with an uppercut. DIsmantle saw that one coming.
DIsmantle lands a slapping body shot.
DIsmantle walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
DIsmantle throws the left hand but Homo avoids the punch easily.
DIsmantle fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Homo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
DIsmantle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
DIsmantle throws a body shot but no joy.
Some wild striking there from Homo.
Homo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Homo throws a low kick, looking for DIsmantle's leg but DIsmantle calmly moves out of range.
A jab from DIsmantle misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Homo! But no joy.
Homo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as DIsmantle throws out the jab.
Homo throws a big counter head kick but DIsmantle avoids it with no problem.
A low kick lands for Homo.
A nice leg kick from Homo, right into the meat of the thigh.
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 Mickey DIsmantle will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ecce Homo'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Homo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by DIsmantle.
A swing and a miss from Homo.
Good shot there by DIsmantle.
Homo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
DIsmantle throws a lazy right hand but Homo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
DIsmantle avoids a punch combination nicely.
Homo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Homo.
Homo throws a big shot that misses.
DIsmantle appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Homo lands the left hand.
Homo ducks under a wild hook from DIsmantle.
DIsmantle misses with an uppercut. Homo saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - DIsmantle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Homo throws a chopping leg kick but DIsmantle manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Homo staying out of range there.
DIsmantle throws a body shot but no joy.
Homo misses with a two punch combination.
DIsmantle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Homo was well out of range. Poor timing from DIsmantle.
A decent looking cross lands there for DIsmantle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A clash of legs there as DIsmantle blocks the low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Homo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Homo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Homo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Homo misses with a few strikes there.
DIsmantle throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Homo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Homo thumps DIsmantle with a low kick.
Homo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Homo pivots, looking for a leg kick but DIsmantle is out of range and Homo settles back down.
Homo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but DIsmantle is out of range.
Homo slips under a jab.
Homo tests DIsmantle's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Homo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but DIsmantle checks it well.
Homo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Homo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Homo motions for DIsmantle to come forward. Homo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Homo's jab looks to have found its range, popping DIsmantle under the eye.
Nice uppercut lands for DIsmantle. That snapped Homo's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Homo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. DIsmantle manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Homo throws a leg kick but DIsmantle sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Homo scores with a punch to the head.
Ecce Homo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DIsmantle misses the shot to the body.
DIsmantle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
DIsmantle thows a left - swing and a miss!
Homo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
DIsmantle stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Homo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and DIsmantle has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
DIsmantle just misses with a punch to the body.
DIsmantle takes a swing at Homo's ribcage but misses.
Homo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Homo slips a jab from DIsmantle.
DIsmantle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Homo.
DIsmantle connects with a jab.
Homo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by DIsmantle.
Homo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
DIsmantle throws an overhand right that lands on Homo's shoulder, as Homo tries to avoid the shot.
DIsmantle misses with a looping right.
Homo throws a quick inside leg kick.
DIsmantle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Homo moves away.
A big right from Homo misses.
DIsmantle scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Homo doesn't seem bothered though.
Homo lands a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from DIsmantle misses.
Homo scores with a leg kick.
DIsmantle misses with a straight right.
DIsmantle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
DIsmantle blocks the body kick.
Homo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Homo looks for the body kick but DIsmantle saw that one coming.
Homo misses with a leg kick.
DIsmantle moves away from the strike by Homo.
Mickey DIsmantle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Homo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
DIsmantle throws an overhand right that lands on Homo's shoulder, as Homo tries to avoid the shot.
DIsmantle thows a left - swing and a miss!
Homo throws a nice outside leg kick.
A shot to the liver by DIsmantle. Beautiful body shot.
Homo missing with a left hand there. DIsmantle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
DIsmantle thows a left - swing and a miss!
DIsmantle throws a big shot that misses.
Homo misses with a wild body shot.
DIsmantle connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Homo momentarily.
DIsmantle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Homo moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DIsmantle misses with a looping right.
Homo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Homo throws a leg kick but DIsmantle moved away.
DIsmantle was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Homo walks into a left hand.
DIsmantle slips under a jab from Homo.
Homo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
DIsmantle comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Homo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Homo avoids the body shot from DIsmantle.
Homo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with DIsmantle, pushing him back against the cage.
Homo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. DIsmantle is defending well for now.
DIsmantle wants to get back to striking at distance but Homo won't allow it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Homo lands a damaging elbow.
DIsmantle blocks an elbow strike from Homo.
DIsmantle blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ecce Homo.
I think DIsmantle has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 29:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Max Holliday (ranked 7340 p4p, 3396 weight class) and Sorsa Lokki (ranked 505 p4p, 343 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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0 - 1 - 0 |
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150
3 - 5 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Max Holliday!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Sorsa Lokki!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Winston Howard and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lokki swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A combination from Lokki does no damage.
Lokki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Holliday. Lokki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Holliday steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lokki.
Oooooh!!! Holliday has knocked Lokki down with a huge combo! Holliday steps away and waves a wobbly Lokki back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
 Lokki is rocked!
Holliday looks for the body kick but Lokki saw that one coming.
Lokki is still on wobbly legs! Can Holliday finish him?
Holliday moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holliday crunches a lovely knee into Lokki's ribcage.
Holliday keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lokki's efforts to push away.
Lokki seems to have recovered his senses.
Holliday lands a good knee to the midsection. Lokki won't want to take too many of those.
Holliday landing knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Lokki's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lokki has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short uppercut from Holliday.
Holliday breaks from the clinch.
Lokki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holliday uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lokki.
Holliday changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lokki takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice body punch from Holliday.
Lokki looks winded!
Lokki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Holliday throws a big counter combination but Lokki scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Holliday has managed to clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Lokki's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lokki looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Holliday pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Holliday fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice shot lands for Holliday.
A thudding body kick lands there by Holliday!
Holliday misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lokki.
Lokki tries to keep at a distance but Holliday has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holliday unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Holliday crunches a lovely knee into Lokki's ribcage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holliday lands a good knee to the midsection. Lokki won't want to take too many of those.
Holliday pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Holliday connects with a superb combination that knocks Lokki out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Holliday before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Lokki!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Max Holliday!
The defeated Sorsa Lokki had this to say: 'gg'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pietro Marchionni (ranked 3825 p4p, 6686 weight class) and John Diaz (ranked 495 p4p, 644 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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172
3 - 2 - 0 |
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3 - 5 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Intelligent |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pietro Marchionni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, John Diaz!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Eliza Hachem and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Diaz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Marchionni moves into the clinch.
Diaz jumps guard but Marchionni turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Pietro Marchionni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Diaz.
Marchionni taking a breather.
Marchionni keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Diaz's efforts to push away.
A hook to the body from Marchionni.
Marchionni is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Marchionni manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marchionni is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Marchionni walks away with a smile on his face. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Diaz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Marchionni throws a shot from downtown. Diaz moves away and avoids it.
Marchionni looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Marchionni stuffs the takedown.
Marchionni half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Marchionni.
John Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marchionni drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Diaz wants to control but Marchionni postures up.
Diaz on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz is looking for a sweep.
Marchionni scoring with punches and elbows.
Diaz is looking to regain half guard here but Marchionni keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Diaz is working to avoid the ground and pound but Marchionni connects with a decent elbow.
Marchionni cracks Diaz with a big elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marchionni landing a few strikes.
Diaz takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Marchionni just content to control the position.
Diaz is trying to control Marchionni's posture but Marchionni avoids it.
Marchionni scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Diaz to see if he's OK.
Marchionni lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Diaz down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz taking a bit of punishment here - Marchionni scoring with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marchionni is working Diaz over with some ground and pound from side control.
Diaz tries to buck Marchionni off but Marchionni is having none of it.
The referee asks Marchionni politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Marchionni prefers to stall for the moment though.
Marchionni is putting a hurting on Diaz here, landing some big shots from side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Marchionni taking a breather here.
Diaz takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Marchionni working the ground and pound.
Diaz is looking for a sweep.
Diaz is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Marchionni lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marchionni slows the pace down.
Marchionni landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Diaz is trying to improve his position.
Marchionni lands some shots froms side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Diaz takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pietro Marchionni dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Diaz.
A swing and a miss from Marchionni.
Marchionni slaps away a takedown attempt from Diaz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Diaz fails with the takedown.
Pietro Marchionni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Diaz.
Marchionni looks to land a left hand but Diaz moved out of range nicely.
Diaz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Diaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
John Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marchionni displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Diaz.
Marchionni scores with a jab. Diaz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marchionni rushes Diaz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Marchionni is working Diaz over against the cage.
Diaz wants a takedown.
Marchionni is stalling here.
Marchionni slows down the pace here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Marchionni - that landed with a thud.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Marchionni lands a shoulder strike.
Diaz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Marchionni pulls his leg out and moves away.
Marchionni throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diaz tries to counter by closing the distance.
Diaz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Marchionni defends it nicely.
Diaz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marchionni misses with a looping right.
Diaz feints the counter takedown.
Diaz slips a straight right by Marchionni.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Marchionni.
Marchionni misses with a two punch combination.
Marchionni is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Diaz wants to clinch but Marchionni slips to the side
and Marchionni counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Marchionni working the head and body with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marchionni with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Marchionni working over Diaz with some ground and pound. Diaz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marchionni working over Diaz with some ground and pound. Diaz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Marchionni keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Marchionni connects with a nice short shot to Diaz's temple.
Marchionni controlling the pace.
Marchionni seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Diaz for as long as he can get away with.
Diaz wants to control but Marchionni is keeping busy.
Diaz tries to get to full guard but Marchionni has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz has hold of Marchionni's hands but Marchionni slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Marchionni is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?
Marchionni trying to control the pace.
Marchionni lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Marchionni content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Marchionni lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz taking some punishment here, with Marchionni in his half guard.
Marchionni is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Marchionni is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Diaz is in trouble now - Marchionni has advanced to mount!
Marchionni putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Marchionni lands a heavy elbow.
Diaz is rocked!
Diaz tries to reverse the position but Marchionni maintains control.
Marchionni lands a big shot there that rocks Diaz but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pietro Marchionni dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Diaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marchionni.
Diaz shoots for a takedown but Marchionni saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Marchionni waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diaz.
Marchionni throws a hook but Diaz avoids it easily.
Diaz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Diaz has a takedown stuffed.
Marchionni throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Marchionni circles away.
Pietro Marchionni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Diaz.
Marchionni slaps away a takedown attempt from Diaz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Diaz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Marchionni avoids it really well and circles away.
Marchionni tries to counter by clinching up but Diaz breaks away and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marchionni lands a body shot.
Diaz shoots in but no luck this time.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Marchionni as he avoids it easily.
Diaz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diaz takes one on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marchionni looks to throw the jab but Diaz is out of range.
Diaz shoots in looking for a takedown but Marchionni manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Diaz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Marchionni throws a body shot but no joy.
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marchionni.
Diaz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Marchionni sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Diaz somewhat.
Marchionni misses with a straight left.
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diaz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Diaz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Marchionni decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Diaz's guard.
Marchionni advances to half guard.
Marchionni perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Marchionni is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Diaz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Marchionni slows the pace down in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marchionni has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Marchionni is nestled in close to Diaz, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Marchionni is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Diaz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Marchionni.
Ground and pound from Marchionni.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marchionni looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Diaz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Marchionni content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Marchionni is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Marchionni works his way into side control.
Marchionni is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Diaz has escaped the position, nice work there.
Diaz tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marchionni creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Marchionni cracks Diaz with a big right hand but Diaz just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Diaz is still in real trouble! Can Marchionni finish him?
Marchionni is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Diaz's shoulder. That is not cool.
Diaz seems to have recovered his senses.
Marchionni is chipping away with strikes.
Marchionni working the ground and pound.
Pietro Marchionni is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Marchionni scoring with punches from side control.
Diaz being controlled for a moment.
Diaz struggling a bit here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marchionni is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Diaz's shoulder. That is not cool.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pietro Marchionni showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Marchionni 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 John Mangel scores the fight 30:24
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:24
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pietro Marchionni!
After the fight, Pietro Marchionni was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Akara Kongsangchai (ranked 3038 p4p, 3221 weight class) and Dino Ebedi (ranked 313 p4p, 327 weight class). Ebedi has chosen AC/DC - Thunderstruck as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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155
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Akara Kongsangchai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dino Ebedi!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Topper Green and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Ebedi finds it's way through Kongsangchai's defenses.
Kongsangchai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jab, jab by Ebedi - just one landing.
Kongsangchai closes the distance and clinches.
Kongsangchai is stalling here.
Kongsangchai slows down the pace here.
Ebedi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kongsangchai just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kongsangchai crunches a lovely knee into Ebedi's ribcage.
Kongsangchai gets underhooks to prevent Ebedi's takedown attempt.
Kongsangchai has had enough of the clinch but Ebedi keeps him there for the moment.
Ebedi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Akara Kongsangchai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dino Ebedi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ebedi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kongsangchai walks away with a smile on his face. Ebedi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kongsangchai moves into the clinch successfully.
Ebedi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kongsangchai manages to break the clinch.
Ebedi cracks Kongsangchai with a right hand to the side of the head.
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!
Ebedi tries to keep at a distance but Kongsangchai has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kongsangchai throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ebedi drags the fight down to the ground.
Kongsangchai stopping the sweep attempt from Ebedi.
Kongsangchai tries to stand but Ebedi is controlling from the bottom.
Ebedi 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.
Kongsangchai decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ebedi, up you get!
Kongsangchai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kongsangchai moves into the clinch.
Ebedi gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kongsangchai is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kongsangchai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ebedi has gone for a leg lock! Kongsangchai slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ebedi's guard.
Kongsangchai trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ebedi's guard.
Ebedi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kongsangchai wanted to stand there but Ebedi had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ebedi is trying to keep Kongsangchai in close.
Ebedi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kongsangchai manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ebedi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kongsangchai keeping moving, preventing Ebedi from controlling successfully.
Ebedi advances position into side control!
Kongsangchai is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ebedi asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kongsangchai managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Ebedi.
Ebedi is trying to get an arm triangle but Kongsangchai is defending well.
Ebedi creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kongsangchai sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Ebedi misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Ebedi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ebedi is looking to take a break and control but Kongsangchai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dino Ebedi will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kongsangchai fails to land with a series of punches.
Kongsangchai misses with a leg kick.
Ebedi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The fighters circling - Ebedi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kongsangchai takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ebedi avoids the head kick by Kongsangchai.
Ebedi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ebedi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ebedi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kongsangchai is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kongsangchai seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Ebedi has a takedown stuffed.
Kongsangchai takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kongsangchai has closed the distance and engaged Ebedi in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ebedi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kongsangchai just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ebedi tries to pull guard but Kongsangchai won't allow it.
Akara Kongsangchai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dino Ebedi.
Ebedi has a couple of punches blocked by Kongsangchai.
Kongsangchai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ebedi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kongsangchai moves away.
Ebedi misses with a kick to the body.
Ebedi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kongsangchai rather than just go for the knockout.
Kongsangchai closes the distance and pushes Ebedi back into the cage.
Ebedi jumps guard and drags Kongsangchai to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ebedi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kongsangchai stands up from Ebedi's guard - Kongsangchai perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ebedi shoots for a takedown but Kongsangchai saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ebedi tries to score with a low kick but Kongsangchai moves his leg out of the way.
Ebedi tries to keep at a distance but Kongsangchai has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ebedi tries to pull guard but Kongsangchai forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ebedi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ebedi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kongsangchai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ebedi is trying to pull guard but Kongsangchai turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kongsangchai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ebedi backwards.
Ebedi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kongsangchai fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ebedi sizes up Kongsangchai with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ebedi throws a head kick that misses.
Kongsangchai throws a series of punches but Ebedi moves out of range.
Ebedi throws out a loose jab but Kongsangchai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kongsangchai misses with a head kick.
Akara Kongsangchai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kongsangchai lands a high kick!
A cross from Ebedi lands.
Kongsangchai falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ebedi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kongsangchai keeping moving, preventing Ebedi from controlling successfully.
Ebedi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kongsangchai wants to get back to his feet but Ebedi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ebedi wants to control from the top but Kongsangchai keeps moving.
Kongsangchai is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ebedi throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kongsangchai gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short uppercut from Kongsangchai.
Ebedi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ebedi has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kongsangchai regains guard immediately.
Ebedi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ebedi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ebedi wants to pass the guard but Kongsangchai is keeping the position.
Ebedi content to stall in guard here.
Ebedi trying to control but Kongsangchai is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dino Ebedi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kongsangchai looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kongsangchai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jab by Ebedi.
Ebedi with the inside leg kick.
Kongsangchai lands a head kick. Ebedi smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ebedi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kongsangchai connects with a solid leg kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ebedi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ebedi blocks the elbow strike.
Kongsangchai blocks the elbow strike.
Kongsangchai trying to control the position but instead, Ebedi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kongsangchai into the cage.
Ebedi landing knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kongsangchai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kongsangchai blocks a head kick by Ebedi.
Ebedi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kongsangchai throws a nice head kick!
Ebedi is rocked!
Kongsangchai misses with a head kick.
Kongsangchai throws a chopping leg kick but Ebedi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kongsangchai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ebedi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kongsangchai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ebedi.
Kongsangchai moves into the clinch successfully.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ebedi.
 Kongsangchai is rocked!
 It looks like Akara Kongsangchai has been cut.
Ebedi is trying to maintain a safe position but Kongsangchai gets an underhook and turns Ebedi into the cage.
Oh Kongsangchai is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kongsangchai avoiding damage as Ebedi throws knees to the body.
Kongsangchai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ebedi backwards.
Kongsangchai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kongsangchai seems to have got his legs back now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ebedi shoots in for a takedown but Kongsangchai shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kongsangchai gets a clinch.
Ebedi jumps guard but Kongsangchai stands there with Ebedi around his waist. Ebedi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kongsangchai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kongsangchai avoids the body shot from Ebedi.
Kongsangchai drives through and clinches with Ebedi against the cage.
Kongsangchai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ebedi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ebedi cracks Kongsangchai with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kongsangchai defending well as Ebedi loads up on a big left hand.
Kongsangchai closes the distance and pushes Ebedi back into the cage.
Ebedi is trying to drag Kongsangchai to the mat but Kongsangchai just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Akara Kongsangchai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dino Ebedi.
Kongsangchai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ebedi misses with a hook.
Akara Kongsangchai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kongsangchai closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ebedi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kongsangchai.
Kongsangchai prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kongsangchai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ebedi lands with a hook. Kongsangchai tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kongsangchai closes the distance and pushes Ebedi back into the cage.
Kongsangchai prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kongsangchai leaning against his opponent.
Kongsangchai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kongsangchai gets through Ebedi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kongsangchai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kongsangchai walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ebedi throws a body kick that misses.
Kongsangchai throws a counter high kick but Ebedi was just alert enough to avoid it.
Kongsangchai takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ebedi works the jab nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ebedi wants to slow Kongsangchai down by chopping away at his legs.
Ebedi looks to score with a jab to the body but Kongsangchai is just out of range.
Kongsangchai throws a sloppy head kick and Ebedi moves out of range easily.
Ebedi looks to land a left hand but Kongsangchai moved out of range nicely.
Ebedi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kongsangchai.
Kongsangchai closes the distance and clinches.
Kongsangchai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ebedi looks to score with a jab to the body but Kongsangchai is just out of range.
Ebedi lands the left hand.
Ebedi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kongsangchai manages to avoid it.
Akara Kongsangchai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kongsangchai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kongsangchai keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
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 Akara Kongsangchai.
I think Ebedi 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dino Ebedi!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike Snot (ranked 3918 p4p, 7066 weight class) and Kira Yoshikage (ranked 425 p4p, 585 weight class). Kira Yoshikage has the eye of the tiger 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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Snot!
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, Kira Yoshikage!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Donatello Bradman and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yoshikage was well out of range. Poor timing from Snot.
Yoshikage drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Snot defends it well.
Snot ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Yoshikage drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Yoshikage avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yoshikage drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Snot defends it well.
Snot loads up on a big right hand but Yoshikage slips the punch.
Snot lands a jab.
Snot scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snot misses with a looping left.
Snot connects with a good right hand that stumbles Yoshikage. Yoshikage circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Yoshikage is rocked!
Snot swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Snot smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Yoshikage is still on wobbly legs! Can Snot finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snot measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Yoshikage! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Mike Snot!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Konrad Wagner (ranked 2071 p4p, 2799 weight class) and Chaz Campbell (ranked 294 p4p, 395 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Konrad Wagner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chaz Campbell!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Topper Green and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Campbell throws a lazy uppercut
and Wagner counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Campbell throws a combination that misses
and Wagner counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Campbell misses with a double jab
and Wagner counters with a thumping low kick.
Campbell takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Campbell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wagner manages to avoid it.
Campbell swings widly with a right hand
enabling Wagner to counter with a crisp jab.
Campbell falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wagner counters with a low kick, right behind Campbell 's knee.
Campbell looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wagner works Campbell's body with a nice hook.
Campbell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wagner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Campbell stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wagner.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell throws a sloppy body shot
and Wagner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Campbell misses with a hook
and Wagner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A combination from Campbell does no damage.
Campbell closes the distance looking to clinch
and Wagner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A shot to the body from Campbell misses
and Campbell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Campbell swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Wagner to counter with a crisp jab.
Campbell swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wagner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chaz Campbell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Campbell misses with a left hand
and Wagner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wagner walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wagner is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wagner on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Campbell scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Campbell falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Wagner to counter with a crisp jab.
Campbell on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
It looks like Wagner has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Campbell misses with a hook
and Wagner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Campbell swings widly with a right hand
and Wagner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Campbell misses with a hook to the body
and Wagner counters with a low kick, right behind Campbell 's knee.
Wagner scores with a decent looking hook.
Campbell throws a left and a right that both miss
and Campbell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wagner lands a big head kick that sends Campbell tumbling to the mat! Wagner takes a step backwards and waves Campbell back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Campbell is rocked!
Campbell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A punch combination from Wagner misses.
Campbell is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Campbell misses with a wild combination.
Wagner went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Campbell misses with a hook
and Wagner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wagner scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wagner cracks Campbell with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wagner lands a jab to the nose.
Campbell is still on wobbly legs! Can Wagner finish him?
Wagner cracks Campbell with a right hand to the side of the head.
Campbell takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Campbell. Wagner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Campbell seems to have recovered his senses.
Wagner digs a good body shot into Campbell's ribs.
Wagner thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Campbell if he has to take too many more of those.
Campbell misses with a two punch combination.
Campbell throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wagner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wagner slips a jab and a cross from Campbell.
Campbell takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Campbell falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Campbell misses with a double jab
and Wagner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konrad Wagner dominated that round.
That's time! Wagner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Wagner feints and then cracks Campbell's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Campbell down.
Campbell misses with a wild combination.
Campbell falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wagner counters with a good low kick that Campbell was not able to check.
Campbell falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wagner counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wagner lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campbell misses with a right hand
and Wagner counters with a nice leg kick.
Campbell takes one to the side of the head.
Wagner scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Campbell is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Campbell falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wagner counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wagner scores with a nice body kick.
Wagner connects with a leg kick.
Wagner comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Campbell misses with a double jab
and Wagner counters with a good low kick that Campbell was not able to check.
Campbell takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Campbell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chaz Campbell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wagner throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Campbell takes one to the chin there.
Campbell has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wagner finds it's way round the side to connect with Campbell's head.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Campbell might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Wagner has got the better of the exchanges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Campbell thuds a left hand into Wagner's body.
A low kick lands for Wagner.
Campbell fails to land with a series of punches.
Campbell throws a combination that misses
letting Wagner counter with a right hand.
Wagner lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wagner uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Campbell has time to react.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wagner cracks Campbell with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Wagner has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Campbell to stand back up!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Wagner! Campbell is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Konrad Wagner!
A very excited looking Konrad Wagner made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jack Sparrow (ranked 1906 p4p, 3249 weight class) and Julian Concrete (ranked 217 p4p, 329 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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145
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Sparrow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Julian Concrete!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Summer Carpenter and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sparrow is trying hard to land a takedown here. Concrete sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Concrete connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sparrow. Sparrow circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Concrete has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Sparrow is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Sparrow fails with a takedown attempt.
Sparrow fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Sparrow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sparrow takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sparrow throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Concrete tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sparrow is in Concrete's guard.
Sparrow lands a couple of digs.
Sparrow trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sparrow postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sparrow is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sparrow keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Concrete's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sparrow postures up and lands a big shot to Concrete's brow.
Sparrow forces his way into half guard.
Sparrow lands with a punch from half guard.
Sparrow 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparrow lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Concrete avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sparrow.
Concrete avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sparrow.
Nice strikes from Sparrow there.
Sparrow not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sparrow throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Concrete is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sparrow scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sparrow passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Concrete!
Sparrow working for a submission but Concrete is keeping him at bay.
Sparrow is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Sparrow cracks Concrete with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Concrete is bucking up trying to escape but Sparrow cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Concrete really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sparrow. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sparrow landing punches.
Sparrow scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Sparrow landing strikes from the mount and Concrete is in trouble!
Sparrow postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Concrete looks a forlorn figure.
A nice elbow there by Sparrow.
Sparrow lands a big shot there that rocks Concrete but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Concrete in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sparrow landing punches.
Sparrow has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Concrete's face.
The referee warns Concrete that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Sparrow has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Concrete is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Sparrow!
Jack Sparrow decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kribb Furgesson (ranked 901 p4p, 2265 weight class) and Red Crow (ranked 143 p4p, 320 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kribb Furgesson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Red Crow!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, John Mangel and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Furgesson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crow throws out the jab.
A big left from Crow misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Crow.
Furgesson cracks Crow with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Crow dodges the punch combination from Furgesson.
Furgesson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Furgesson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crow.
Crow connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd cheers as Furgesson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Crow doesn't seem phased though.
We've been hearing reports that Furgesson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Furgesson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Crow has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Furgesson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Crow circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crow lands with a thumping leg kick.
Furgesson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Furgesson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Crow.
Crow slips a jab and a cross from Furgesson.
Furgesson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crow throws a series of strikes that have Furgesson backpedaling.
Furgesson misses with a looping left.
Furgesson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Crow throws a nice outside leg kick.
Furgesson misses with a body punch
and Crow counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Crow blocks a jab.
Crow lands with a good body shot.
Furgesson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crow.
Crow feints and then cracks Furgesson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Furgesson down.
Furgesson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Crow throws a quick inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crow fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Furgesson.
Crow with the inside leg kick.
Furgesson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Crow. That's going to slow Furgesson down.
Crow throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Furgesson lands the left hand.
Furgesson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Furgesson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Furgesson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Crow.
Crow looks to throw the jab but Furgesson is out of range.
Crow connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Furgesson to the floor! Crow dives in looking for the finish!
Furgesson is rocked!
Crow throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Furgesson to regain full guard.
Crow postures up.
Furgesson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Crow trying to control the position from guard on top but Furgesson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crow working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Furgesson looking for a guillotine here but Crow defends easily.
Crow trying to control the position from guard on top but Furgesson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Furgesson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Crow trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Crow trying to control but Furgesson is working from the bottom.
Crow is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Crow must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Crow avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Furgesson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Crow.
Furgesson looking for a sweep. Not yet Furgesson, not yet.
Crow trying to control but Furgesson is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Crow stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Furgesson has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Crow manages to get his head free but now Furgesson has transitioned to an armbar! Crow grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Furgesson! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kribb Furgesson!
Kribb Furgesson really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Altitude Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Diego Diaz (ranked 657 p4p, 1968 weight class) and Kahdi Mandinos (ranked 106 p4p, 283 weight class). Diego Diaz 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Diego Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Kahdi Mandinos!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Francis DeMontford and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Diaz lands in his opponent's guard.
Mandinos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Diaz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Diaz seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mandinos working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Diaz has passed into half guard!
Diaz is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mandinos trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Diaz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Diaz is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Mandinos is keeping the position.
Diaz stays in close to Mandinos's body and controls the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Diaz throws a chopping leg kick but Mandinos manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Diaz feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Diaz passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mandinos stops Diaz from passing to mount.
Mandinos gets back to half guard.
Diaz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Diaz seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mandinos for as long as he can get away with.
That's four 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mandinos looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Diaz dominated that round.
That's time! Diaz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Diaz misses with a left hand
and Mandinos counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mandinos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diaz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mandinos has managed to get both his arms back between Diaz's legs - danger averted.
Mandinos postures up.
Diaz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mandinos works over Diaz with some ground and pound from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mandinos is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Diaz has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Mandinos is looking to defend but Diaz has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Mandinos! Diaz pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Mandinos taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Diego Diaz!
An out of breath and clearly excited Diego Diaz thanked Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ronnie Bass (ranked 1228 p4p, 2363 weight class) and DJ Costune (ranked 188 p4p, 337 weight class). Bass's entrance music is Even Flow. A fine choice. Costune has chosen God Save The Queen as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ronnie Bass!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, DJ Costune!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Eliza Hachem and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Costune lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bass circles away quickly and effectively.
Ronnie Bass seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bass thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bass doesn't manage to clinch there - Costune circles away.
Costune feints a counter leg kick.
Costune lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bass circles away quickly and effectively.
Bass jabs Costune right on the nose. Costune blinks but takes it well.
Bass lands a jab to Costune's midsection.
Bass lands with a hook. Costune tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
It looks like DJ Costune has been cut.
Costune ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bass tests Costune's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bass slips a jab and a cross from Costune.
Costune swinging wildly here.
Costune looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
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!
Bass misses with an uppercut.
Costune doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bass misses with a low kick.
Costune throws a series of punches but Bass avoids them all with ease.
Some bone on bone action there as Costune checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Costune throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bass steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Costune.
Costune misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bass forces Costune back against the cage and clinches.
Bass throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bass manages to break the clinch.
Costune throws a series of punches but Bass moves out of range.
Costune throws a right hand that Bass ducks under and follows up with a left that Bass also avoids with ease.
Costune tries to land a leg kick but Bass saw it coming and moves away.
Bass's corner calls for a 1-2. Bass obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Bass as he connects with a hook.
Bass throws a jab when Costune was well out of range.
Costune is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A jab from Bass finds it's way through Costune's defenses.
Costune is rocked!
Bass avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Costune is still on wobbly legs! Can Bass finish him?
Bass throws an uppercut from hell that sends Costune clean off his feet! He's out cold! Bass stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ronnie Bass!
Ronnie Bass is the new welterweight champion!
A very excited looking Ronnie Bass made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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