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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Aurelius (ranked 3824 p4p, 3740 weight class) and Rodney Smith (ranked 370 p4p, 366 weight class). Smith is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: HighWay to Hell. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marcus Aurelius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rodney Smith!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aurelius takes a kick to the side of the head.
Smith tries for a takedown but Aurelius circles away easily
and Aurelius connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aurelius looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Smith swinging wildly here.
Aurelius moves out of range as Smith strikes.
It looked like Aurelius was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Aurelius moves out of range easily.
Aurelius tries to move into range but Smith moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Smith takes one to the side of the head.
A big left from Smith misses.
Aurelius slips a jab from Smith.
Aurelius thinks about countering with a body kick.
Aurelius tries to move into range but Smith moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Smith feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Aureliuss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Aurelius's shoulder, as Aurelius tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown but Aurelius manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smith tries to pull guard but Aurelius won't allow it.
Marcus Aurelius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodney Smith.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Aurelius obliges.
The referee calls for Aurelius to work.
Smith ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Smith no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Aurelius slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Aurelius is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Smith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Aurelius can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Aurelius looking to pass the guard.
Aurelius trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Aurelius doesn't defend quickly enough and Smith has managed to lock this one up! Can Aurelius escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Smith on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rodney Smith!
Rodney Smith got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
Marcus Aurelius was interviewed post fight and said 'Nothing happens to any man that he is not formed by nature to bear. I'll be back!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brian Ortega (ranked 2076 p4p, 2362 weight class) and Aishah Bin Sari (ranked 232 p4p, 264 weight class). Bin Sari has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! as his entrance music. Aishah Bin Sari will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brian Ortega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aishah Bin Sari!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ortega steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bin Sari.
Ortega scoring well with a low kick there.
Bin Sari missing with a left hand there. Ortega was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As Bin Sari backs away, Ortega returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bin Sari throws a low kick but Ortega avoids it.
Bin Sari with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bin Sari's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ortega connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bin Sari scrambles back to his feet.
Ortega changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bin Sari tries to avoid it but Ortega manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bin Sari to the ground. Bin Sari escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ortega has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Ortega scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ortega throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ortega stops Bin Sari from getting back to his feet.
Ortega wants to pass the guard but Bin Sari is defending well.
Ortega wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bin Sari keeps working.
Bin Sari tries to kick Ortega off but Ortega keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bin Sari kicks Ortega off and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ortega connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bin Sari listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bin Sari misses with a wild combination.
Bin Sari throws a nice looking combination but Ortega bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bin Sari throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ortega tests Bin Sari's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bin Sari leaves Ortega with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bin Sari scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ortega misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ortega darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ortega fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ortega on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bin Sari misses with a hook.
A clash of legs there as Ortega blocks the low kick.
Bin Sari throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bin Sari checks a leg kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Ortega.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bin Sari keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ortega fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Ortega. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed right hand from Ortega misses the target.
Bin Sari swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bin Sari misses with a hook. Ortega ducked under it nicely.
Ortega uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bin Sari.
Ortega swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bin Sari lands a jab.
Bin Sari just misses with a punch to the body.
Bin Sari looks to throw the jab but Ortega is out of range.
Bin Sari stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ortega.
Ortega cracks Bin Sari with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bin Sari misses with a body shot.
Bin Sari throws a body punch but Ortega moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Ortega misses the target.
Bin Sari tries to work over Ortega's front leg with a kick but Ortega checks it.
Bin Sari connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice body punch from Ortega.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortega takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bin Sari keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bin Sari throws a big shot that misses.
Bin Sari misses with a straight right.
Ortega is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ortega avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ortega avoids the body shot from Bin Sari.
Bin Sari looks to land a combination but Ortega avoids it well.
Bin Sari wants to slow Ortega down by chopping away at his legs.
Ortega just misses with a punch to the body.
Bin Sari throws out a counter right but Ortega avoids it with no problem.
Ortega misses with a wild body shot.
Bin Sari swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bin Sari throws an off balance right hand
and Ortega counters with a shoot takedown. Bin Sari fights it but they end up in guard.
Bin Sari wants to stand but Ortega is controlling the position.
Ortega throws a big right hand that misses.
Bin Sari wants to get back to his feet but Ortega is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ortega lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ortega has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bin Sari utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bin Sari is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ortega is controlling him.
Bin Sari has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ortega off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
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!
A lazy left from Ortega finds it's target.
Bin Sari throws a jab but it's blocked by Ortega.
Ortega looks for a takedown but Bin Sari sprawls well.
Ortega tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bin Sari swivels and escapes.
Ortega misses with a body shot.
Bin Sari misses with a hook.
Ortega moves away from the strike by Bin Sari.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ortega drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ortega closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bin Sari to the mat! Bin Sari manages to get full guard.
Bin Sari told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Ortega prevents Bin Sari from getting back to his feet.
Ortega wants to control from the top but Bin Sari keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aishah Bin Sari dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ortega 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.
Ortega throws out a leg kick but Bin Sari moves out of range and Ortega only half commits.
Bin Sari raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bin Sari keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Bin Sari misses.
Bin Sari doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bin Sari comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bin Sari scores with a nice strike.
Ortega misses with a wild body shot.
Bin Sari lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bin Sari misses with a combination
and Ortega connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bin Sari throws a body punch but Ortega moves out of range.
Ortega slips under a jab.
Bin Sari misses with a hook. Ortega ducked under it nicely.
Ortega lands a jab to 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!
Ortega misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bin Sari listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ortega throws a chopping leg kick but Bin Sari manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bin Sari throws a hook but Ortega avoids it easily.
Bin Sari ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bin Sari slips a straight right by Ortega.
Ortega slips under a jab from Bin Sari.
Bin Sari lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bin Sari throws a lazy right hand but Ortega sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ortega fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bin Sari manages to avoid it.
Bin Sari throws a head kick but Ortega moves out of range.
Ortega rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bin Sari connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bin Sari has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ortega throws a shot from downtown. Bin Sari moves away and avoids it.
Bin Sari lands a really nice looking cross but Ortega seems unphased.
 Ortega is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ortega dips to his left and cracks Bin Sari with an uppercut!
Bin Sari ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ortega moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Bin Sari - just one landing.
Oh Ortega is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bin Sari keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ortega turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ortega seems to have got his legs back now.
Bin Sari throws a body shot but no joy.
Ortega tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bin Sari sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ortega somewhat.
Bin Sari throws a body shot but no joy.
Bin Sari swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sloppy strikes from Ortega. Those never looked like landing.
Ortega backing away here, and Bin Sari unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Bin Sari misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ortega.
Ortega looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bin Sari scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Aishah Bin Sari is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortega steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bin Sari.
Ortega throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A telegraphed right hand from Ortega misses the target.
Aishah Bin Sari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bin Sari is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bin Sari throws a hook to the side of Ortega's head but Ortega sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ortega drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bin Sari sprawls and moves away.
Aishah Bin Sari seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ortega.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Ortega. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ortega swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bin Sari counters with a nice uppercut.
Ortega ducks right into an uppercut from Bin Sari.
Bin Sari throws a big shot that misses.
Ortega keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Ortega misses its target.
A shot to the body from Bin Sari misses
enabling Ortega to counter with a crisp jab.
Ortega tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bin Sari misses with a body shot.
Bin Sari lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A big right from Bin Sari misses.
Bin Sari lands a nice hook to Ortega's body. Ortega takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortega scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bin Sari misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bin Sari avoids the body shot from Ortega.
Bin Sari raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Ortega misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bin Sari.
Bin Sari lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ortega at a distance.
Ortega shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bin Sari has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ortega finds it's way round the side to connect with Bin Sari's head.
Ortega misses with a wild body shot.
Bin Sari bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ortega's head backwards.
Ortega misses with a straight left.
Ortega moves out of range as Bin Sari strikes.
Ortega's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bin Sari connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ortega scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bin Sari takes a swing at Ortega's ribcage but misses.
Ortega 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.
Ortega lunges at Bin Sari with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bin Sari's hand.
Ortega scores with a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aishah Bin Sari showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Ortega's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Bin Sari checks a leg kick.
Bin Sari throws a low kick but Ortega moves out of range easily.
Ortega does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ortega throws a body punch but Bin Sari moves out of range.
Bin Sari feints a counter leg kick.
Bin Sari throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ortega sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ortega was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ortega just misses with a punch to the body.
Ortega doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bin Sari throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ortega stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bin Sari blocks a jab.
Ortega shoots in and gets a takedown into Bin Sari's guard.
Bin Sari is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bin Sari swings wildly with an uppercut but Ortega uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bin Sari's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ortega or perhaps it was just good defense by Bin Sari, which made it look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bin Sari displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ortega throws out the jab.
Ortega looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bin Sari looks to throw the jab but Ortega is out of range.
Bin Sari lands a jab to Ortega's midsection.
Bin Sari throws an overhand right that lands on Ortega's shoulder, as Ortega tries to avoid the shot.
Bin Sari slips under a jab.
Bin Sari is looking for the big counter here.
Bin Sari rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ortega moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ortega swings for the body but Bin Sari moves out of range.
Ortega manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bin Sari on his heels. He'll look to pass Bin Sari's guard now, I'm sure.
Bin Sari wriggles free and stands up.
Bin Sari throws a body shot but no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bin Sari throws a hook to the side of Ortega's head but Ortega sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bin Sari lands a right hook to the body.
Ortega throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice side step and Bin Sari releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bin Sari throws a jab when Ortega was well out of range.
Bin Sari with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortega shoots for a double leg takedown but Bin Sari sprawls well. He's pushed Ortega's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bin Sari slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bin Sari, as that shot connected.
Bin Sari lands a big head kick that sends Ortega tumbling to the mat! Bin Sari takes a step backwards and waves Ortega back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Some bone on bone action there as Bin Sari checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bin Sari slaps away a takedown attempt from Ortega, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A little jabbing left from Bin Sari on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Ortega. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bin Sari throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ortega staying out of range there.
Ortega throws a leg kick but Bin Sari sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bin Sari lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ortega just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bin Sari. Ortega does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bin Sari throws a hook but Ortega avoids it easily.
Bin Sari misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortega throws a leg kick which misses Bin Sari's front leg but catches the back leg as Bin Sari tries to avoid it.
Ortega tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bin Sari is able to avoid easily.
Ortega darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bin Sari has one foot on Ortega's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Bin Sari. That snapped Ortega's head back.
Ortega lands with a nice body punch.
Bin Sari throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bin Sari tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bin Sari misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ortega.
Brian Ortega has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ortega moves out of range of the strikes.
Ortega takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bin Sari misses with a straight right.
Ortega was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bin Sari moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ortega takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ortega. Bin Sari does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ortega looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Good exchange - Bin Sari coming out on top.
Bin Sari changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ortega scores with a hook.
Bin Sari lands a big right hand that sends Ortega crashing to the mat! Bin Sari stays standing though and waves Ortega back to his feet!
Bin Sari throws a monster overhand right that drops Ortega! Bin Sari follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aishah Bin Sari!
In his post fight interview, Aishah Bin Sari started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nigel Benn Jr (ranked 977 p4p, 1754 weight class) and Keijo Maki (ranked 136 p4p, 248 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nigel Benn Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Keijo Maki!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maki tried to score with a low kick but Benn Jr checks it.
Benn Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Maki avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Maki misses with a left hand
and Benn Jr counters with a low kick, right behind Maki 's knee.
Maki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A leg kick checked by Benn Jr.
Benn Jr has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Panda Sprawl n Brawl in the buildup to the fight.
Maki feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Benn Jrs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Maki has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Maki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Benn Jr.
Maki throws a solid leg kick but Benn Jr takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Maki.
Maki misses with a low kick as Benn Jr jumps back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benn Jr lands a jab to the nose.
Maki throws a lazy uppercut
and Benn Jr counters with a nice leg kick.
Benn Jr on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Benn Jr misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maki throws a leg kick which misses Benn Jr's front leg but catches the back leg as Benn Jr tries to avoid it.
Benn Jr loads up on a big right hand but Maki slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maki! But no joy.
Maki swings for the body but Benn Jr moves out of range.
Maki throws a hook to the side of Benn Jr's head but Benn Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big right from Benn Jr misses.
Maki looks to land a right hand but Benn Jr moved out of range.
Maki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Keijo Maki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benn Jr misses with the combination.
Benn Jr throws a jab when Maki was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by Maki.
Maki with a nice cross.
Benn Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maki.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benn Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Maki drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Benn Jr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circle momentarily. Benn Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Maki closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Benn Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Benn Jr.
A big left from Benn Jr misses.
Maki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Benn Jr.
It looked like Benn Jr was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Benn Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Benn Jr throws the left hand but Maki avoids the punch easily.
Maki throws a low kick but it's checked well by Benn Jr.
Benn Jr works the jab nicely.
 It looks like Keijo Maki has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benn Jr checks the leg kick nicely there.
Benn Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Maki in his tracks.
Benn Jr throws a hook but Maki blocks it.
Jab by Maki.
Sloppy strikes from Benn Jr. Those never looked like landing.
Benn Jr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Maki tries to land a leg kick but Benn Jr saw it coming and moves away.
Benn Jr is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Benn Jr swinging wildly here.
Benn Jr throws the left hand but Maki avoids the punch easily.
Maki now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Benn Jr throws a hook but Maki blocks it.
Maki takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Maki scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Benn Jr doesn't seem bothered though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Maki throws the left hand but Benn Jr avoids the punch easily.
Maki stalks Benn Jr and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Benn Jr's face. Benn Jr staggers backwards, shaken.
Benn Jr swings for the body but Maki moves out of range.
Benn Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sloppy strikes from Benn Jr. Those never looked like landing.
Maki swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Benn Jr jabs Maki to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Maki thuds his right hand into Benn Jr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A combination from Benn Jr does no damage.
Benn Jr connects with a single shot there.
Benn Jr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Benn Jr lands a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nigel Benn Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Keijo Maki's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Maki tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Benn Jr is able to avoid easily.
Maki lands a body shot.
Maki throws a solid leg kick but Benn Jr takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Maki.
Benn Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Maki throws a leg kick but Benn Jr checks it.
Maki slips a jab and a cross from Benn Jr.
Benn Jr missing with a left hand there. Maki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maki feints a counter leg kick.
Nigel Benn Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maki keeps Benn Jr at a distance using the push kick.
A jab from Maki misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Benn Jr misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maki throws a low kick but Benn Jr moves out of range easily.
Nigel Benn Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Benn Jr takes a swing at Maki's ribcage but misses.
Maki cracks Benn Jr with a good jab.
Maki just misses with a punch to the body.
Benn Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maki can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maki misses with a lunging right hand
and Benn Jr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Benn Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Benn Jr throws a lazy right hand but Maki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maki throws a front kick aimed at Benn Jr's knee but Benn Jr avoids it well.
Benn Jr appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Benn Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Maki is just out of range.
Maki misses the shot to the body.
Maki moves out of range of the strikes.
Maki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Benn Jr steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Maki. That one must have hurt.
Benn Jr scores with a sloppy right hand. Maki should have avoided that one.
Maki throws a combination that misses
and Benn Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benn Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Maki moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Maki lands with a good body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Benn Jr.
Benn Jr misses with a right hand
and Maki counters with a straight right hand.
Nice jab there from Maki.
Maki misses with a right hand
and Benn Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maki throws an off balance right hand
letting Benn Jr counter with a right hand.
Maki misses with an attempted mid kick.
Benn Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maki dips to his left and cracks Benn Jr with an uppercut!
Maki takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Benn Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Benn Jr looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Benn Jr checks a leg kick.
Maki throws a jab but it's blocked by Benn Jr.
Maki takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Maki thumps Benn Jr with a low kick.
Maki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maki misses with a straight left.
Benn Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maki.
Benn Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Maki counters with a nice uppercut.
Benn Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maki throws a leg kick that is checked
and Benn Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maki lands a nice shot that snaps Benn Jr's head back.
An inside leg kick from Maki misses.
Benn Jr with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Maki to score with a decent uppercut.
Maki connects with a body shot.
Benn Jr misses with a wild combination.
Benn Jr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Maki counters with a right hand to the body.
Benn Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maki.
Maki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Benn Jr slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keijo Maki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Keijo Maki's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Benn Jr throws a body punch but Maki moves out of range.
Benn Jr lands a lovely overhand right.
Maki thows a leg kick but Benn Jr checks it
and Benn Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Benn Jr looks to land a left hand but Maki moved out of range nicely.
Benn Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maki.
Benn Jr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Benn Jr looks to land a right hand but Maki moved out of range.
Good exchange - Benn Jr coming out on top.
Benn Jr throws a shot from downtown. Maki moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick lands for Benn Jr.
Maki has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Maki there as he acknowledges the shot.
Maki misses with a right hand
and Benn Jr counters with a series of strikes. Maki will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maki finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Benn Jr appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maki swings for the body but Benn Jr moves out of range.
Maki scores with a punch to the head.
Benn Jr throws a wild body kick that Maki sees coming a mile off.
Maki drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A big left from Maki misses.
Benn Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Benn Jr misses with a straight right.
Benn Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maki circles away quickly and effectively.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Maki might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Benn Jr has got the better of the exchanges.
Benn Jr pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Maki back to the cage. Benn Jr follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
 Maki is rocked!
Benn Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maki flicks out a counter leg kick but Benn Jr steps away.
Maki is still on wobbly legs! Can Benn Jr finish him?
Benn Jr throws a lazy right hand but Maki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Benn Jr misses with a hook
and Maki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maki throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Benn Jr appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Maki digs a good hook to Benn Jr's body.
Maki seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maki jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Maki misses the target.
Maki cracks Benn Jr with a good jab.
Benn Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Maki misses with an uppercut.
Benn Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maki misses with a looping left.
Benn Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Maki throws a quick inside leg kick.
Maki has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Maki throws a low kick but it's checked well by Benn Jr.
A cross from Benn Jr lands.
Benn Jr throws a series of punches but Maki moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benn Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
Maki scores with a decent looking hook.
Benn Jr misses with a shot to the body
and Maki counters with a thumping low kick.
Maki darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Benn Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Maki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maki attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A little feinted left hand from Benn Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Benn Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Maki slips a jab and a cross from Benn Jr.
A punch lands to the side of Benn Jr 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Maki punishes Benn Jr's body with a nice straight punch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Maki.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maki lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maki scores with a jab.
Maki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benn Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Maki.
Maki connects with a leg kick.
Maki keeps Benn Jr at a distance using the push kick.
Benn Jr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Maki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Benn Jr.
Maki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maki misses with a straight left.
Benn Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Maki avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Maki throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Benn Jr on the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Keijo Maki.
I think Maki 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keijo Maki!
A relieved looking Keijo Maki thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Nigel Benn Jr had this to say: 'ill be back'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Holmes Jr (ranked 487 p4p, 2005 weight class) and Don Johns (ranked 72 p4p, 275 weight class). Holmes Jr comes to the cage accompanied by Red - Damage. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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14 - 8 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Holmes Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Don Johns!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johns's corner calls for a 1-2. Johns obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Holmes Jr. Johns does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johns looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Holmes Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Holmes Jr appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Holmes Jr blocks the leg kick.
Holmes Jr jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Johns scores with a jab to the body.
Johns throws a lazy uppercut
and Holmes Jr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes Jr rushes Johns and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Holmes Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Johns controls the action.
Holmes Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Holmes Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Holmes Jr tries to throw a body punch but Johns avoids it by throwing Holmes Jr back against the cage.
Holmes Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johns prevents a body shot from Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr misses with a body punch.
Holmes Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Holmes Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
Holmes Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johns displaying some good clinch control by pressing Holmes Jr up against the cage.
Holmes Jr tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Johns just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr misses with a body punch.
Johns lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Holmes Jr backwards.
Johns tries to break free but Holmes Jr pushes him back against the cage.
Holmes Jr blocks a body shot from Johns.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johns.
Holmes Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johns's elbow.
Holmes Jr pulls guard successfully.
Holmes Jr working for submissions but it's allowed Johns to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johns tries to stand and escape but Holmes Jr is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes Jr tries to get to full guard but Johns has control of the leg.
Johns stands up and beckons Holmes Jr to join him on the feet.
Holmes Jr takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Holmes Jr clinches up against the cage.
Holmes Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johns taking a breather.
Holmes Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Johns controls the action.
Holmes Jr is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Johns to keep the fight standing.
Johns's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johns throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Holmes Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Johns moves out of range easily.
Johns looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Johns lands with a good body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johns just misses with a punch to the body.
Johns on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
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 Mike Holmes Jr will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Holmes Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Johns.
Holmes Jr scores with a push kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Holmes Jr tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johns digs a good body shot into Holmes Jr's ribs.
Holmes Jr instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes Jr is leaning against Johns and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Holmes Jr is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Johns to keep the fight standing.
Holmes Jr tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Johns smiles and moves away.
Don Johns seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Holmes Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Holmes Jr misses the shot to the body.
Johns replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Holmes Jr blocks it well.
Holmes Jr walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmes Jr lands with a shot to the body.
Holmes Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Johns moves out of range easily.
Holmes Jr lands a nice looking body kick.
Johns misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Holmes Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Johns lands with a good body shot.
Holmes Jr darts in and clinches Johns up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Johns tries to break the clinch but Holmes Jr is controlling the position.
Johns breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johns sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Holmes Jr has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Johns throws a body kick that misses
and Holmes Jr counters by moving into the clinch.
Holmes Jr misses with a body punch.
Holmes Jr tries a body shot but Johns blocks it.
Johns tries to stall but Holmes Jr uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Holmes Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Holmes Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmes Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Johns controls his hands.
Holmes Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mike Holmes Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Holmes Jr tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Johns just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Holmes Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johns breaks the clinch.
Johns connects with a body shot that sends Holmes Jr's belly button to the back.
Johns throws a good cross that connects.
A shot to the liver by Johns. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holmes Jr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Johns has time to react.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Holmes Jr dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Johns fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Johns throws a looping overhand right but Holmes Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Johns tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Holmes Jr is able to avoid easily.
Holmes Jr is looking to counter with a body kick.
Johns throws a hook but Holmes Jr avoids it easily.
Holmes Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes Jr throws a head kick that misses
and Johns counters with a left and a right that stings Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr throws the kick towards the body but Johns avoids it.
Johns appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johns.
Holmes Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johns circles away from the clinch attempt.
It seemed like Johns was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Holmes Jr is looking to wear down Johns with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Johns is looking to score with low kicks.
Johns just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHolmes Jr.
Holmes Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Holmes Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Johns misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johns. Holmes Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Holmes Jr thinks about countering with a body kick.
Don Johns has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johns throws a head kick that Holmes Jr semi-blocks.
Holmes Jr with the inside leg kick.
Johns pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johns takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes Jr throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Johns takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Holmes Jr drives through and clinches with Johns against the cage.
Holmes Jr jumps guard and drags Johns to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Johns wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Holmes Jr's closed guard. He's half up but Holmes Jr has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Holmes Jr pivots and extends the arm, Johns falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Holmes Jr! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mike Holmes Jr!
A relieved looking Mike Holmes Jr thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Orndorf (ranked 859 p4p, 2019 weight class) and Taylor Corey (ranked 121 p4p, 278 weight class). Orndorf comes to the cage accompanied by Wrecking Ball - Andrew Baena. Taylor Corey has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Daniel Orndorf's chin.
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223
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Daniel Orndorf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Taylor Corey!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orndorf.
Corey throws a right and a left that Orndorf avoids nicely.
A jab-cross combination lands for Corey and sends Orndorf crashing to the mat! Corey follows him down to the mat - Orndorf regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
 It looks like Daniel Orndorf has been cut.
Corey is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orndorf tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The fighters are battling for position here. Orndorf manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Corey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Orndorf is keeping the position for now.
Orndorf working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Corey doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Corey manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Corey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Orndorf has his foot on Corey's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Corey works his way back into a safe position though.
Orndorf working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Corey doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Corey manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Orndorf throws his legs up looking for a submission but Corey uses it to pass to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corey tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Corey tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Corey is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Orndorf knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Corey working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Corey working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orndorf gets back to half guard.
Orndorf tries to get to full guard but Corey has control of the leg.
Corey looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Corey wants to work for an arm triangle but Orndorf is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Orndorf misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Corey moves nicely into side control.
Corey is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Orndorf is trying to escape and Corey transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Orndorf is forced to tap! Nice work there by Corey! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Taylor Corey!
During a confident post fight interview, Taylor Corey thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Daniel Orndorf spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back. I will reclaim what's mine.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between CJ Robinson (ranked 1112 p4p, 1150 weight class) and Jack Number (ranked 156 p4p, 163 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Number's choice of entrance music: This is A Film - Iggy Pop (Goran Bregovič). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, CJ Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 26 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Number!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson connects with a looping right hand.
Number tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Robinson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Robinson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Number closes the distance looking to clinch
and Robinson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Number misses with a series of wild punches.
Robinson swats away the attempt to clinch by Number.
Number tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Number looks to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson slips a jab and a cross from Number.
Robinson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Number misses with a double jab
and Robinson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Number fails with an attempt to clinch.
Number just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRobinson.
Robinson swats away the attempt to clinch by Number.
Number looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Number doesn't manage to clinch there - Robinson circles away.
Robinson throws a nice head kick!
Number fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Robinson, pushing him back against the cage.
Number tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Robinson obliges.
Robinson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Robinson keeps the fight on the outside.
Robinson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Robinson counters with a nice uppercut.
Number wants to clinch.
Robinson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Number looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Number fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Robinson, pushing him back against the cage.
Number struggles to land a body shot inside as Robinson controls his hands.
Robinson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Number fails in his attempt to clinch.
Robinson tried to counter with a leg kick but Number avoided it.
Number gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
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!
Robinson blocking some punches.
Number can't find room to land a body shot as Robinson controls the action.
Number misses with a hook to the ribs.
Robinson blocks a body shot from Number.
Number tries to throw a body punch but Robinson avoids it by throwing Number back against the cage.
Robinson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Robinson swats away the attempt to clinch by Number.
Number gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Number is looking to clinch but Robinson is avoiding it.
Robinson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Number has managed to clinch.
Robinson stalling.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Robinson.
Robinson breaks the clinch.
Robinson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Robinson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Number throws a right and a left that Robinson avoids nicely.
Robinson looks to score with a jab to the body but Number is just out of range.
Number on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Number closes the distance and clinches.
A hook to the body from Number.
Number misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Robinson blocks an uppercut.
Number working aggressively here.
Number misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Number working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Robinson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Number has managed to clinch.
Robinson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Robinson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Number tries to clinch up.
Number clinches up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Robinson.
Number lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Robinson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Number tries a body shot but Robinson blocks it.
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 CJ Robinson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Number fails in his attempt to clinch.
Number wants to clinch up but Robinson keeps it at a distance.
Number closes the distance looking to clinch
and Robinson counters with a nice body shot.
A low kick lands for Robinson.
Robinson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Number tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Robinson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Number moves in looking to clinch but Robinson pushes him off.
Number clinches up with Robinson and pushes him back against the cage.
Robinson manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Number is looking to clinch but Robinson is avoiding it.
Number tries to clinch
and Robinson counters with a head kick.
Number tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Number wants to clinch
and Robinson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Number closes the distance and clinches.
Jack Number seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Robinson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Robinson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Number can do to turn this around?
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Robinson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Robinson controlling the action here for a moment.
Robinson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Number lands a shot to the body.
Number lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Number.
Robinson is trying to maintain a safe position but Number gets an underhook and turns Robinson into the cage.
Robinson working Number over with knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Robinson blocks an uppercut.
Number has a couple of punches blocked by Robinson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Number swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Robinson is trying to push Number away but Number has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Number misses with a punch on the inside.
Number misses with a hook to the ribs.
Number struggles to land a body shot inside as Robinson controls his hands.
Number misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Number - that landed with a thud.
Number struggles to land a body shot inside as Robinson controls his hands.
Robinson is stalling here.
Number tries to throw a body punch but Robinson avoids it by throwing Number back against the cage.
Number misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Robinson as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Number tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Robinson's elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Number.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Number struggles to land a body shot inside as Robinson controls his hands.
A bit of stalling here from Robinson.
Number has Robinson pressed against the cage, preventing Robinson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Number tries to throw a body punch but Robinson avoids it by throwing Number back against the cage.
Number tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Robinson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Number wants to clinch.
And Robinson counters with a quick kick to the body but Number blocks it.
Robinson throws a nice head kick!
Number misses with a two punch combination.
Number avoids the head kick by Robinson.
Number tries to close the distance and clinch up but Robinson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Number clinches up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Number tries to clinch but Robinson is having none of it.
Robinson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Number tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Number tries to clinch there but Robinson circles away.
Number moves into the clinch.
Robinson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Number tries to clinch but Robinson moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Number looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Number tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Robinson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Number tries to clinch
and Robinson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Number's knee momentarily.
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!
Number rushes Robinson and presses him up against the cage.
Robinson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
CJ Robinson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Number falls off balance throwing a combination
and Robinson counters with a nice kick to the body.
Robinson keeps the fight on the outside.
Number moves into the clinch.
Number tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Number doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Number misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Number tries a body shot but Robinson blocks it.
Number lands a shot to the body.
Number can't find room to land a body shot as Robinson controls the action.
Robinson wants to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Number misses with a short punch on the inside.
Robinson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Number swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Number gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Robinson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Number fails to land.
Number fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Number misses with a short punch on the inside.
Robinson tries a body shot but Number blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Number fails to land.
Robinson lands a shot to the body.
Robinson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Number fails in his attempt to clinch.
Number wants to clinch.
Robinson instigates a clinch.
CJ Robinson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Number goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Number misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Number.
A head punch on the inside from Number fails to land.
Robinson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Number struggles to land a body shot inside as Robinson controls his hands.
Number misses with a hook from the clinch.
Robinson blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Number.
Number lands a shoulder strike.
Number misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Number has a couple of punches blocked by Robinson.
Number misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Number misses with some punches.
Robinson breaks the clinch.
Number moves to clinch but Robinson breaks away
and Robinson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Number thinking.
Robinson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Robinson dodges the punch combination from Number.
Number has closed the distance and engaged Robinson in a clinch.
Number tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Number tries a body shot but Robinson blocks it.
Number misses with a body punch.
Number tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Robinson is working Number over against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson prevents a body shot from Number.
Number doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Number tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Robinson's elbow.
Robinson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Number tries to clinch up but Robinson circles away and keeps his distance.
Robinson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Robinson looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Number has managed to clinch.
Number working aggressively here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Robinson struggles to land a body shot inside as Number controls his hands.
Robinson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jack Number has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Number has a couple of punches blocked by Robinson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Number comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Robinson 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... CJ Robinson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Inspektor Dee (ranked 1260 p4p, 1066 weight class) and Arnaldur Hjoervarsson (ranked 147 p4p, 124 weight class). Hjoervarsson has chosen The Only as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Inspektor Dee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arnaldur Hjoervarsson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Hjoervarsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hjoervarsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dee takes the fight into the clinch.
Dee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hjoervarsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hjoervarsson.
Dee scores with a decent looking hook.
It looks like Arnaldur Hjoervarsson has been cut.
Hjoervarsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dee moves into the clinch.
Dee throws an elbow but it misses.
Dee lands a nice knee to the body.
Dee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hjoervarsson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hjoervarsson looks winded!
Dee lands a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dee scores a nice knee to the body.
Dee putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hjoervarsson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Dee.
Nice body punch from Dee - that landed with a thud.
Dee lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dee scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dee is working Hjoervarsson over against the cage.
Dee unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hjoervarsson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dee.
Dee landing knees to the head.
Dee is pushing Hjoervarsson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Dee controlling the action here for a moment.
Dee misses with a body punch.
Our sources have told us that Dee has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Dee unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dee creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hjoervarsson's defenses.
Dee scores with a hook to the body.
Dee lands a nice knee to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dee.
Dee scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That has opened up Arnaldur Hjoervarsson's cut even more.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A knee to the head by Dee.
Hjoervarsson is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dee lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hjoervarsson is still on wobbly legs! Can Dee finish him?
The cut above Arnaldur Hjoervarsson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Dee digs a right hand underneath Hjoervarsson's ribcage. Hjoervarsson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hook to the body lands for Dee.
Dee gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Arnaldur Hjoervarsson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Arnaldur Hjoervarsson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Inspektor Dee!
Our winner, Inspektor Dee, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Radio Philips (ranked 597 p4p, 1542 weight class) and Norman Pearson (ranked 74 p4p, 182 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Radio Philips!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Norman Pearson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pearson keeps the fight on the outside.
Pearson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Philips counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pearson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pearson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Philips manages to avoid it.
Philips looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Philips scores with a spinning back kick!
Pearson misses with a body shot.
Pearson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Philips throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pearson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pearson keeps the fight on the outside.
Pearson unleashes a big counter combination but Philips bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Pearson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pearson slips under a jab.
Philips tests Pearson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Philips tries to close the distance and clinch but Pearson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Philips connects with a nice looking jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Philips closes the distance and clinches.
Philips misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pearson.
Philips lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Philips struggles to land a body shot inside as Pearson controls his hands.
Pearson wants to get back to striking at distance but Philips won't allow it.
Philips misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Philips fails to land.
Pearson breaks the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Pearson.
It looked like Philips was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A jab lands there for Philips.
Philips throws a series of punches but Pearson avoids them all with ease.
Philips lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pearson misses with a double jab.
Philips tries to clinch up but Pearson circles away and keeps his distance.
Pearson misses with a series of wild punches.
Philips avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pearson misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Philips closes the distance and clinches.
I was talking to Philips's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Pearson takes an elbow to the temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pearson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pearson wants to break free but Philips has control.
A short right from Philips.
Pearson blocks an uppercut.
Philips has Pearson pressed against the cage.
Pearson manages to break the clinch.
Philips misses with a body kick.
Pearson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pearson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pearson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Philips ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pearson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
It looks like Norman Pearson has been cut.
Philips darts in and clinches Pearson up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pearson throws a punch but it's blocked by Philips.
Philips comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Philips.
Philips keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pearson's efforts to push away.
Philips works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pearson looks winded!
Pearson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Philips.
Philips connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pearson's face.
Philips misses with a body punch.
Philips lands an elbow that stopped Pearson in his tracks for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Philips.
Pearson blocking some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Philips.
Philips throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pearson blocks it with crossed arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Philips tries to land a knee to the head but Pearson blocks with his arms.
Pearson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Philips throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Philips scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Philips lands an elbow inside that Pearson shrugs off.
Philips misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pearson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pearson tries to keep at a distance but Philips has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pearson tries to break free but Philips pushes him back against the cage.
Philips is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pearson is defending well for now.
Philips doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Philips has Pearson pressed against the cage, preventing Pearson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Philips crunches a lovely knee into Pearson's ribcage.
Philips stalling in the clinch but Pearson improves position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Radio Philips dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Norman Pearson'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.
Philips throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Philips misses with a body kick.
A big head kick from Philips and Pearson is sent sprawling to the canvas!
Pearson is working an open guard so Philips takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Philips misses the shot to the body.
Pearson pushes Philips up against the cage in a clinch.
Philips is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pearson can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Philips with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pearson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pearson has Philips up against the cage in a clinch.
Pearson wants to get back to striking at distance but Philips won't allow it.
Philips can't find room to land a body shot as Pearson controls the action.
Philips misses with a knee strike.
Pearson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Pearson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Radio Philips has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Philips lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pearson is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pearson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Philips is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Philips scores with a knee to the head.
Philips doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pearson tries to land a knee to the head but Philips blocks with his arms.
A hook to the body from Philips.
Philips crunches a lovely knee into Pearson's ribcage.
Pearson avoiding damage as Philips throws knees to the body.
Pearson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pearson wants to break free but Philips has control.
Pearson avoiding damage as Philips throws knees to the body.
Pearson is trying to break free.
Philips doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Philips prevents Pearson from breaking the clinch.
Pearson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pearson pushes Philips up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Philips creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Philips with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Philips connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pearson's face.
Philips using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Philips tries to land a knee to the head but Pearson blocks with his arms.
Philips with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Philips tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pearson avoids it.
A short body shot lands from Philips as the two fighters clinch.
Philips lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That has opened up Norman Pearson's cut even more.
Knees to the body from Philips.
Philips misses with a punch to the body.
Philips scores with a shoulder strike.
Philips throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Philips is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pearson is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Philips pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Philips can't find room to land a body shot as Pearson controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Philips.
Pearson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pearson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pearson misses with a leg kick.
Philips just misses with a punch to the body.
Philips lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pearson's sensitive parts.
Philips lands with a straight right. Pearson didn't see that one coming.
Philips catches Pearson napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Pearson to the canvas!
Pearson is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Philips decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Pearson is still on wobbly legs! Can Philips finish him?
Philips is stalking Pearson. Pearson circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Philips, and it's lights out! Pearson really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Radio Philips!
A very excited looking Radio Philips 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.
In defeat, Norman Pearson stepped up to the mic, saying 'I knew I was better in the clinch so I did my best to get in that area and smash him. Obviously that gameplan didn't work. I will get back to camp and re-evaluate where we went wrong. Thank you all for coming out! '.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arild Ringnes (ranked 676 p4p, 1180 weight class) and Francisco Babyara (ranked 86 p4p, 136 weight class). Arild Ringnes 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arild Ringnes !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Francisco Babyara!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Babyara works Ringnes 's body with a nice hook.
Babyara has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Babyara scores with a hook.
Babyara drops Ringnes with a beautiful combination! Ringnes stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Babyara is looking for the KO!
It looks like Arild Ringnes has been cut.
Ringnes throws a right hand that Babyara ducks under and follows up with a left that Babyara also avoids with ease.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ringnes backs away from a small jab... but Babyara lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Ringnes crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Babyara with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Francisco Babyara!
An out of breath and clearly excited Francisco Babyara thanked Helsinki Xtreme Fightwear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Knock Out (ranked 257 p4p, 1774 weight class) and Konstantin Stepanov (ranked 39 p4p, 206 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 36 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Knock Out!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Konstantin Stepanov!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Out displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stepanov throws out the jab.
Nice cross by Stepanov.
Stepanov lunges at Out with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Out's hand.
Stepanov misses with a looping left.
Out is looking to counter punch.
Stepanov moves out of range as Out strikes.
Out takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Out misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stepanov.
Out throws an overhand right that lands on Stepanov's shoulder, as Stepanov tries to avoid the shot.
Stepanov throws out a counter right but Out avoids it with no problem.
Out has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Lakeside Jiu-Jitsu in the buildup to the fight.
Out ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stepanov moves away.
Out throws an off balance right hand
and Stepanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stepanov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Out counters with a crisp right hand that drops Stepanov! Out lets Stepanov back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
It looks like Konstantin Stepanov has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stepanov misses with a double jab
and Out makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stepanov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Stepanov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Out wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stepanov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stepanov looks winded!
Stepanov throws a jab when Out was well out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Out. Those never looked like landing.
Stepanov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Out counters with a crisp right hand that drops Stepanov! Out lets Stepanov back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Stepanov is rocked!
Knock Out is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stepanov throws a lazy uppercut
and Out counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Knock Out!
A victorious Knock Out thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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