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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Raphael Hide (ranked 3956 p4p, 5514 weight class) and Joseph Telushikin (ranked 139 p4p, 177 weight class). Hide comes to the cage accompanied by Nightwish. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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 12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Raphael Hide!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joseph Telushikin!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Telushikin shoots in for a double leg but Hide sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Telushikin misses with a few strikes there.
Hide throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Hide misses the target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Telushikin.
Telushikin shoots in for a double leg but Hide sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Raphael Hide has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joseph Telushikin.
Telushikin shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Telushikin was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hide is trying to get back to half guard.
Hide is not content to let Telushikin control the position.
Telushikin landing a few strikes.
Telushikin wants to control but Hide is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hide tries to improve position but can't.
Hide is trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Telushikin tries to advance to mount but can't.
Telushikin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hide managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Telushikin.
Hide is trying to improve his position.
Telushikin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Telushikin working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Telushikin controlling from side mount.
Telushikin works to advance to full mount. Hide defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Telushikin is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Hide to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Hide shrugs it off.
Telushikin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hide wants to hold on but Telushikin pushes him away.
Telushikin lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hide hang on?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hide sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Hide is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Telushikin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hide is just riding it out for now. Telushikin eventually gives up the hold.
Hide has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Telushikin is working away from the top position though.
Telushikin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hide has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hide looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hide wants to get back to full guard.
Telushikin seems to be looking for submissions.
Telushikin is looking for a kimura here.
Telushikin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hide keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are battling for position here. Hide manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Telushikin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hide swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Telushikin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hide steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Telushikin.
Hide was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Telushikin throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hide tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Telushikin is in Hide's guard.
Telushikin pushing down on Hide's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Telushikin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Telushikin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hide does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Telushikin is looking for a kimura but Hide is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Telushikin to get the leverage.
Telushikin is keen to just control but Hide is a slippery customer.
Hide is trying to get back to full guard.
Telushikin wants to pass the guard but Hide is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Telushikin moves nicely into side control.
Telushikin throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Hide is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Telushikin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Telushikin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hide tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Telushikin presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Telushikin is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Hide has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Telushikin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Telushikin controlling the position easily from mount.
Telushikin jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Hide manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Hide is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Telushikin has hold of Hide's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Hide seems comfortable defending it but Telushikin has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Hide is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Hide is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Telushikin couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joseph Telushikin!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Rabbitte (ranked 3772 p4p, 3485 weight class) and Alexander Gustafson (ranked 132 p4p, 431 weight class). Alexander Gustafson acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters 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 5 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Rabbitte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alexander Gustafson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gustafson clinches up against the cage.
Gustafson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rabbitte manages to break the clinch.
Rabbitte bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gustafson has managed to clinch.
Rabbitte stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gustafson can't find room to land a body shot as Rabbitte controls the action.
Gustafson tries to land knees in the clinch but Rabbitte avoids the damage to the body.
Rabbitte is trying to break the clinch but Gustafson has him pressed against the cage.
Rabbitte's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Paul Rabbitte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rabbitte ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rabbitte throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rabbitte throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gustafson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rabbitte defends it well.
Rabbitte throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafson avoids the head kick by Rabbitte.
Gustafson avoids the head kick by Rabbitte.
Rabbitte has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gustafson finds it's way round the side to connect with Rabbitte's head.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rabbitte breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rabbitte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rabbitte misses with a head kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Gustafson as he connects with a hook.
 It looks like Paul Rabbitte has been cut.
Gustafson lands with a cross.
Gustafson dives in and grabs Rabbitte's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rabbitte pushes down on Gustafson's head and hops out.
Jab, jab by Gustafson - just one landing.
Gustafson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Gustafson cracks Rabbitte with an open hand slap.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gustafson throws the kick towards the body but Rabbitte avoids it.
Rabbitte throws a head kick but Gustafson moves out of range.
Gustafson is looking to clinch.
Rabbitte throws a head kick that misses.
Gustafson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rabbitte throws a head kick but Gustafson moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gustafson just misses with a punch to the body.
Gustafson wants to clinch up but Rabbitte keeps it at a distance.
Rabbitte lands a high kick!
Rabbitte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gustafson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rabbitte throws a head kick but Gustafson moves out of range.
Rabbitte tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gustafson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustafson wants to pass the guard but Rabbitte is keeping the position.
Gustafson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rabbitte trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Gustafson manages to pass to mount!
Rabbitte tries to lock up and control but Gustafson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gustafson fails to move to back control.
Gustafson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Rabbitte can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Rabbitte slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gustafson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rabbitte is defending against the submission attempts here by Gustafson.
Rabbitte manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafson trying to control the position from guard on top but Rabbitte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gustafson stops Rabbitte from standing up.
Gustafson trying to control the position from guard on top but Rabbitte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rabbitte throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Gustafson passes Rabbitte's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gustafson is looking for a kimura but Rabbitte is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gustafson to get the leverage.
Gustafson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rabbitte is looking to escape.
Gustafson thows a huge punch but Rabbitte dodges it nicely.
Rabbitte is staying active underneath Gustafson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gustafson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Rabbitte is trying to maintain the position but Gustafson is very close to passing his half guard.
Gustafson trying to mount his opponent but Rabbitte defends it.
Gustafson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rabbitte keeps working.
Gustafson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rabbitte haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Gustafson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rabbitte is just riding it out for now. Gustafson eventually gives up the hold.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Gustafson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Rabbitte's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Rabbitte shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gustafson is trying to defend but Rabbitte finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Rabbitte lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gustafson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gustafson won't allow Rabbitte to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rabbitte is controlling the pace.
Gustafson is looking for a sweep. Rabbitte is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rabbitte landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gustafson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rabbitte cracks Gustafson with a solid left hand.
Gustafson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rabbitte looking to pass the guard.
Rabbitte throwing strikes but missing.
Gustafson is trying to control the position but Rabbitte postures up.
Rabbitte controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rabbitte wants to control from the top but Gustafson keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rabbitte lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gustafson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rabbitte has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rabbitte's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rabbitte landing with the ground and pound.
Rabbitte passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Rabbitte decides to stand back up. Rabbitte steps back and let's Gustafson get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rabbitte misses with a head kick.
Gustafson avoids the head kick by Rabbitte.
Gustafson misses the shot to the body.
Gustafson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rabbitte napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Rabbitte is looking to reverse the position.
Gustafson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gustafson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gustafson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rabbitte can't do much from the bottom here.
Gustafson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Rabbitte some visible discomfort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustafson trying to control the position but Rabbitte is working away.
Gustafson throws an elbow but Rabbitte slips to the side and avoids it well.
Gustafson tries to advance to mount but Rabbitte denies him.
Rabbitte is looking for a sweep.
Rabbitte is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rabbitte throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Rabbitte dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Paul Rabbitte's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Rabbitte pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rabbitte takes one to the chin there.
Gustafson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rabbitte to the ground. Gustafson is now in Rabbitte's guard.
Rabbitte has momentary wrist control but Gustafson slips an elbow through the middle.
Rabbitte looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rabbitte is trying to control the position but Gustafson postures up.
Gustafson trying to control the position from guard on top but Rabbitte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gustafson is looking to work some ground and pound but Rabbitte has wrist control.
Rabbitte is looking to stand up but Gustafson isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rabbitte has Gustafson pulled in close to control his posture.
Gustafson trying to control but Rabbitte is working from the bottom.
Rabbitte manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gustafson manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rabbitte missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gustafson looking to control but Rabbitte passes into half guard.
Gustafson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rabbitte is working away from the top position though.
Rabbitte seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gustafson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gustafson actively working from the bottom here.
Rabbitte lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gustafson gets back to full guard.
Rabbitte is working Gustafson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustafson has momentary wrist control but Rabbitte slips an elbow through the middle.
Rabbitte lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rabbitte engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rabbitte is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gustafson trying to control the position.
Rabbitte distracts Gustafson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rabbitte is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gustafson has his foot on Rabbitte's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rabbitte works his way back into a safe position though.
Rabbitte stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gustafson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gustafson looking to control.
Gustafson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rabbitte postures up.
Rabbitte avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rabbitte is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rabbitte continues to stall.
Rabbitte is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gustafson keeping moving, preventing Rabbitte from controlling successfully.
Rabbitte trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rabbitte 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rabbitte throws a strike but Gustafson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gustafson is pushing down on Rabbitte's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rabbitte is fighting to maintain full guard but Gustafson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rabbitte wants to control but Gustafson is keeping busy.
Gustafson trying to control from Rabbitte's half guard. Rabbitte has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Rabbitte wants to stand but Gustafson is controlling the position.
Gustafson throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rabbitte will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Gustafson wants to control from the top but Rabbitte keeps moving.
Gustafson is pushing down on Rabbitte's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rabbitte is fighting to maintain full guard but Gustafson has managed to sneak the leg through.
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 Paul Rabbitte.
I think Rabbitte 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Alexander Gustafson!
Alexander Gustafson spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ethan Irwin (ranked 3083 p4p, 3167 weight class) and Brian Ortega (ranked 109 p4p, 114 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ethan Irwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brian Ortega!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ortega lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Irwin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ortega scores with a shot to the body.
Ortega comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Ortega finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
We've been informed that Ortega has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Irwin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ortega throws a shot to the body.
A low kick lands for Ortega.
Ortega manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Irwin on his heels. He'll look to pass Irwin's guard now, I'm sure.
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!
Irwin has momentary wrist control but Ortega slips an elbow through the middle.
Ortega trying to control the position from guard on top but Irwin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Irwin controls Ortega momentarily but Ortega frees himself.
Irwin has control of Ortega's left arm, preventing Ortega from doing any damage.
Ortega slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ortega stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Irwin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortega trying to control the position from guard on top but Irwin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ortega with a nice head shot there.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Irwin holds on and takes a little breather.
Ortega wants to control from the top but Irwin keeps moving.
Irwin wants to sweep but no luck.
Irwin trying to keep a closed guard but Ortega is proving a slippery customer.
Irwin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Irwin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Irwin seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Ortega showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ortega wants to control from the top but Irwin keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Irwin pulls Ortega in close to prevent any damage.
Irwin keeping moving, preventing Ortega from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ortega throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Irwin stuffs the takedown attempt from Ortega. Ortega gets slowly back to his feet.
Ortega's corner calls for a 1-2. Ortega obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ortega swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ortega shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irwin stuffs the takedown attempt from Ortega. Ortega gets slowly back to his feet.
Ethan Irwin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Ortega.
Ortega lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Irwin slips a straight right by Ortega.
Ortega throws a body punch but Irwin moves out of range.
Irwin is looking for a counter combo.
Ortega ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Irwin moves away.
Irwin avoids the body shot from Ortega.
A jab lands there for Ortega.
Ortega looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Irwin lands with a right hand.
Ortega misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortega misses with a body shot.
Ortega closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Irwin to the mat! Irwin manages to get full guard.
Ortega passes into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ortega is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Irwin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ortega.
Ortega has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ortega drops an elbow to the side of Irwin's head.
Ortega frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ortega controlling from the full mount.
Ortega wants to take Irwin's back but he can't do it this time.
Irwin wants to control but Ortega is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Ortega dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ortega with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ortega misses the shot to the body.
Ortega lands a leg kick that knocks Irwin off balance momentarily.
Ortega goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Irwin tries to land a leg kick but Ortega saw it coming and moves away.
Ortega lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ortega.
Ortega swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Irwin counters with a nice body shot.
Ortega connects with an inside leg kick.
Irwin checks a low kick from Ortega.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ortega tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Irwin was well out of range. Poor timing from Ortega.
Ortega is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Irwin rather than just go for the knockout.
Ortega ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Irwin moves away.
Ortega lands an overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortega takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ortega misses with a leg kick.
Irwin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ortega avoids the body shot from Irwin.
Ortega is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A low kick from Irwin is predictable there
and Ortega counters with a nice double leg into side control. Irwin won't be happy with that.
Ortega tries for a kimura but Irwin is defending well.
Ortega is looking to take a break and control but Irwin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Irwin is looking for a sweep.
Ortega looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ortega scores with a couple of short elbows.
Ortega scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Irwin to see if he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortega is looking to take a break and control but Irwin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ortega is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Irwin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ortega works to advance to full mount. Irwin defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Brian Ortega has got the better of the ground game so far.
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!
Irwin stops Ortega from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Irwin tries to lock up and control but Ortega gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ortega looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Ortega looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Ortega content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortega scoring with strikes but Irwin is staying in there.
Ortega tries to control but Irwin wriggling away.
Ortega with shots to the head and body - Irwin looks very uncomfortable down there.
Irwin has given up his back here. Will Ortega look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Irwin can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Irwin just trying to survive but Ortega is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Ortega has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Irwin! Can he survive? No! He's out! Ortega gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Brian Ortega!
A very excited looking Brian Ortega 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Daniels (ranked 1975 p4p, 2631 weight class) and Atanase Teodor (ranked 242 p4p, 91 weight class). Teodor has chosen Billy Idol - Rebel Yell as his entrance music. Atanase Teodor has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 45 - 27 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Daniels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Atanase Teodor!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daniels slips under a jab from Teodor.
Daniels wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Daniels takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Teodor throws a one two combo.
Daniels throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Teodor was covering up waiting for the punch and Daniels finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Daniels is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Daniels working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Teodor controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daniels trying to control but Teodor is working from the bottom.
Daniels stopping the sweep attempt from Teodor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Daniels passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Teodor is looking to reverse the position.
Daniels wants to lay and pray for a moment but Teodor keeps working.
Daniels just content to control the position.
Daniels misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Teodor tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Teodor avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Daniels.
Teodor wants to control but Daniels postures up.
Daniels has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Teodor throws a head kick that misses.
Teodor cracks a nice hook into Daniels's ribs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Teodor.
Daniels needs to keep his hands up - Teodor had a free shot at his head there.
Daniels looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teodor misses with a head kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Daniels!
Teodor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Teodor throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Daniels.
Daniels shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Teodor as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Daniels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Teodor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Daniels drops his hands momentarily and Teodor takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Teodor misses with an uppercut.
Jack Daniels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Teodor lands a really nice looking cross but Daniels seems unphased.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Daniels or perhaps it was just good defense by Teodor, which made it look bad.
Teodor looks to land a body kick but Daniels moved away.
Daniels shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Teodor as he avoids it easily.
Daniels shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Teodor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Daniels tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Teodor was well out of range. Poor timing from Daniels.
It seemed like Teodor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
An inside leg kick lands from Teodor.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Teodor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Daniels has been working on his balance at Desert Fitness & Training -13 Elites/1 Sensational, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Teodor.
Daniels shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Teodor as he jumps to the side.
Daniels closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Atanase Teodor dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Daniels fails with a takedown attempt.
Teodor throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Daniels scores with a head kick.
Atanase Teodor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Daniels fails to land with a series of punches.
Jack Daniels is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Teodor connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Daniels momentarily.
A jab from Teodor misses.
Some wild striking there from Teodor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teodor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Daniels appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Teodor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Teodor misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Teodor explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Teodor wants to land a leg kick but Daniels is out of range.
Daniels tries to close the distance and clinch up but Teodor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A low kick lands for Teodor.
Daniels shoots in looking for a takedown but Teodor manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Daniels's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice shot by Teodor.
Daniels fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Daniels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daniels dives in and grabs Teodor's left leg, looking for a takedown. Teodor pushes down on Daniels's head and hops out.
Teodor doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Teodor throws a head kick that Daniels semi-blocks.
Teodor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Daniels moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels has managed to clinch.
Daniels wants to break free but Teodor has control.
Daniels has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Teodor after a bit of a struggle.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Daniels escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Teodor connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daniels shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Teodor defends it nicely.
Teodor was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Teodor lands with a straight right. Daniels didn't see that one coming.
 Daniels is rocked!
Daniels moves in looking to clinch but Teodor pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels throws a head kick that misses.
Teodor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Teodor.
Teodor connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Oh Daniels is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Horrible takedown attempt by Daniels or perhaps it was just good defense by Teodor, which made it look bad.
Daniels seems to have got his legs back now.
Teodor misses with a head kick.
Daniels takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Atanase Teodor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Teodor connects with a single shot there.
Teodor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Daniels fires out a quick counter leg kick but Teodor just manages to avoid it.
Daniels dives in for a single leg takedown but Teodor sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Teodor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Teodor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniels blocks an uppercut.
Daniels blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Daniels has Teodor pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Teodor manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Teodor scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Teodor working aggressively here.
Teodor throws a head punch that misses.
Daniels is trying to drag Teodor to the mat but Teodor just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Teodor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Daniels lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Teodor keeping hold of Daniels's head, controlling as best he can.
Teodor is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Atanase Teodor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Decent striking displayed by Teodor there.
Daniels shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Teodor pinned against the cage. Teodor gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Daniels shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Teodor defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daniels tries to clinch but Teodor moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Daniels.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Daniels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daniels is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Teodor Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Daniels is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Atanase Teodor!
A relieved looking Atanase Teodor 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 Henri Jospin (ranked 2453 p4p, 1929 weight class) and Daniel Orndorf (ranked 83 p4p, 65 weight class). Jospin comes into the arena with Clash blaring out of the sound system. Orndorf is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Wrecking Ball - Andrew Baena. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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28
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12 - 10 - 1 |
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226
18 - 14 - 1 |
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World class 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 12 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Henri Jospin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Daniel Orndorf!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orndorf looks to land a right hand but Jospin moved out of range.
Jospin throws a body punch but Orndorf moves out of range.
Jospin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
 It looks like Daniel Orndorf has been cut.
Orndorf throws a looping overhand right but Jospin ducks down to avoid it.
Jospin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Orndorf.
Jospin throwing a counter right hand but Orndorf manages to avoid it.
Orndorf throws a jab when Jospin was well out of range.
Jospin moves away from the strike by Orndorf.
Orndorf punishes Jospin's body with a nice straight punch.
Jospin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jospin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Orndorf.
A little feinted left hand from Jospin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orndorf throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jospin counters with a two punch combo.
Jospin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Orndorf.
Orndorf misses with a straight right.
Jospin scores with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jospin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Orndorf throws a shot from downtown. Jospin moves away and avoids it.
Jospin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
It looks like Henri Jospin has been cut.
Orndorf with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Orndorf is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Jospin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Orndorf.
Orndorf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jospin was well out of range. Poor timing from Orndorf.
Jospin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jospin slips a straight right by Orndorf.
Orndorf jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jospin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jospin checks the leg kick.
Jospin feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Daniel Orndorf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orndorf swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Jospin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jospin thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Orndorf if he has to take too many more of those.
Orndorf digs a good hook to Jospin's body.
Orndorf digs a good body shot into Jospin's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Orndorf misses.
Jospin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jospin misses with a looping right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Orndorf takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Orndorf throws a poor cross that misses
and Jospin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jospin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Orndorf rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jospin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Orndorf rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jospin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Orndorf loads up on a big right hand but Jospin slips the punch.
Jospin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jospin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Orndorf.
Jab by Orndorf.
Orndorf misses with a right hand
and Jospin counters with a crisp one two that drops Orndorf! Jospin thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Orndorf to his feet! Orndorf is in big trouble!
 Orndorf is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jospin tries to land a leg kick but Orndorf saw it coming and moves away.
Orndorf now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jospin digs a good hook to Orndorf's body.
Orndorf misses with a hook
and Jospin counters with an inside leg kick.
Orndorf misses with a left hand
enabling Jospin to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jospin. Orndorf does a little dance to reset his feet.
Orndorf takes one to the side of the head.
Orndorf swings widly with a right hand
and Orndorf takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Orndorf is still on wobbly legs! Can Jospin finish him?
Orndorf throws a lazy right hand but Jospin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jospin connects with a leg kick.
Orndorf seems to have recovered his senses.
Jospin feints and then cracks Orndorf's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Orndorf down.
Orndorf misses with a jab to the body
letting Jospin counter with a right hand.
Orndorf connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jospin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Orndorf moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orndorf swings widly with a right hand
and Jospin counters with a nice right hand that sends Orndorf toppling to the canvas! Orndorf scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Jospin finish him?!
Jospin moves away from the strike by Orndorf.
Orndorf uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jospin.
A telegraphed right hand from Orndorf misses the target.
Orndorf connects with the punch.
Orndorf lands with a nice body punch.
Orndorf with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jospin throws out a powerful jab.
Orndorf throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jospin counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Orndorf does it's job there.
Jospin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Orndorf is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Henri Jospin will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Orndorf takes a swing at Jospin's ribcage but misses.
Orndorf misses with a combination
and Jospin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jospin cracks Orndorf with a good jab.
Orndorf throws a poor cross that misses
and Jospin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jospin cracks Orndorf with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Jospin has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Orndorf to stand back up!
That has opened up Daniel Orndorf's cut even more.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orndorf lands with an overhand left.
Orndorf avoids the head kick by Jospin.
Orndorf lands a lovely overhand right.
Jospin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Orndorf lands a jab.
Henri Jospin is winning the standup battle so far.
Orndorf tries to clinch but Jospin is having none of it.
Orndorf scores with a jab.
Henri Jospin's cut is getting worse.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orndorf looks to land a left hand but Jospin moved out of range nicely.
As Orndorf looks to move away, Jospin throws a big counter combo but Orndorf just gets out of the way.
Orndorf throws a shot from downtown. Jospin moves away and avoids it.
Jospin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Orndorf is looking to score with low kicks.
Jospin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jospin throws a body punch but Orndorf moves out of range.
Jospin misses with an uppercut
and Orndorf counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Orndorf jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jospin lunges at Orndorf with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Orndorf's hand.
Jospin walks into a stiff left hand from Orndorf.
Orndorf scores with a punch to the head.
Henri Jospin's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Orndorf misses with a combination
and Orndorf takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orndorf throws a combination that misses
and Jospin counters with a left to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jospin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Orndorf doesn't seem bothered though.
Orndorf misses with a straight right.
Orndorf misses with a straight left.
Jospin takes a swing at Orndorf's ribcage but misses.
Orndorf's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jospin under the eye.
Jospin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orndorf.
Orndorf misses with a hook
and Jospin counters with a stiff right hand.
The cut above Daniel Orndorf's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Orndorf misses with a right hand
and Jospin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Orndorf throws a lazy uppercut
and Jospin counters with a nice right hand that sends Orndorf toppling to the canvas! Orndorf scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Jospin finish him?!
Orndorf throws a combination that misses
and Jospin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jospin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Orndorf throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Jospin! Orndorf is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henri Jospin!
Henri Jospin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Neville Southall (ranked 2083 p4p, 1473 weight class) and Arild Ringnes (ranked 85 p4p, 64 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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32
286
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27
282
12 - 7 - 0 |
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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 16 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Neville Southall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arild Ringnes !
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ringnes throws a good cross that connects.
It looks like Neville Southall has been cut.
Ringnes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ringnes throws a series of punches but Southall avoids them all with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Southall on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ringnes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ringnes fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Southall checks it well.
Ringnes throws an off balance right hand
and Southall counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Southall throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ringnes looks winded!
Southall shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ringnes manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ringnes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Southall loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ringnes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Southall trying to control but Ringnes is working from the bottom.
Southall postures up and lands a big shot to Ringnes 's brow.
Southall throws a big right hand that misses.
Southall keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ringnes 's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Southall missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Southall postures up and lands a big shot to Ringnes 's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Southall postures up in Ringnes 's guard and throws a big left but Ringnes blocks it.
Southall throws a big elbow that misses.
Southall with a flurry of punches that miss.
Southall loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Southall wants to control from the top but Ringnes keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Southall accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Southall is looking to work some ground and pound but Ringnes has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Southall is looking to work some ground and pound but Ringnes has wrist control.
Southall postures up in Ringnes 's guard and throws a big left but Ringnes blocks it.
Southall distracts Ringnes with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Southall trying to control but Ringnes is working from the bottom.
Southall is looking to work some ground and pound but Ringnes has wrist control.
Southall trying to control but Ringnes is working from the bottom.
Southall is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ringnes is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ringnes has escaped and now he's on top!
Southall trying to control the position.
Ringnes stopping the sweep attempt from Southall.
Southall is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ringnes stays in close to Southall's body and controls the position.
Southall scores with a nice shot.
Ringnes passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Southall punching from the bottom.
Southall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Southall is looking to control Ringnes 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Southall avoid being mounted?
Ringnes blocks the strikes from Southall.
Southall wants to improve his position but Ringnes is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ringnes lands with a punch from half guard.
Southall makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Southall.
Southall throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Southall is trying to control the position but Ringnes postures up.
Southall doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Southall slips under a jab.
Ringnes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ringnes takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
It looks like Arild Ringnes has been cut.
Arild Ringnes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Southall drops Ringnes with a beautiful combination! Ringnes stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Southall is looking for the KO!
Ringnes is rocked!
Southall is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Ringnes flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Ringnes is out cold! Southall holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Neville Southall!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mauro Carnera (ranked 767 p4p, 688 weight class) and Billy Cubbedge (ranked 19 p4p, 15 weight class). Carnera comes to the cage accompanied by Bad Religion - Infected. 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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12 - 8 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mauro Carnera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Billy Cubbedge !
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carnera checks a leg kick nicely.
Cubbedge fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cubbedge 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.
Cubbedge trying to control the position from guard on top but Carnera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cubbedge won't allow Carnera to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cubbedge working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cubbedge content to stall in guard here.
Cubbedge stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carnera swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carnera preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Carnera keeping moving, preventing Cubbedge from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Cubbedge tries to clinch up.
Cubbedge clinches up with Carnera and pushes him back against the cage.
Carnera lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cubbedge working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Carnera lands with a right to the head.
Carnera looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cubbedge blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knees to the body from Cubbedge .
Cubbedge blocks an elbow strike.
Carnera lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cubbedge backwards.
Carnera lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cubbedge backwards.
Carnera escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cubbedge 's coach down at LA Wellness Centre was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Cubbedge 's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Mauro Carnera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carnera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carnera misses with a wild body shot.
Cubbedge shoots in but Carnera avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Billy Cubbedge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Cubbedge .
Cubbedge tries to score a power double leg takedown but Carnera sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cubbedge somewhat.
Mauro Carnera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Cubbedge .
Carnera defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cubbedge .
Carnera misses with a wild body shot.
Cubbedge moves into the clinch successfully.
Cubbedge can't find room to land a body shot as Carnera controls the action.
Cubbedge is looking to take this one to the mat.
Carnera blocks the elbow strike.
Cubbedge blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Carnera working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cubbedge .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carnera lands with a short shot to the head.
Cubbedge tries for a takedown but Carnera manages to get underhooks.
Carnera prevents the takedown attempt.
A shot in the inside from Carnera.
Carnera misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cubbedge fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Carnera stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cubbedge blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Carnera misses with a hook to the ribs.
Carnera struggles to land a body shot inside as Cubbedge controls his hands.
Cubbedge is trying to maintain a safe position but Carnera gets an underhook and turns Cubbedge into the cage.
Carnera struggles to land a body shot inside as Cubbedge controls his hands.
Carnera working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cubbedge gets control of Carnera's arms and successfully pulls guard. Cubbedge will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cubbedge working a defensive guard here.
Cubbedge looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge trying to control the position.
Cubbedge working for submissions but it's allowed Carnera to get to half guard.
Carnera tries to stand but can't do so whilst Cubbedge controls his leg.
Cubbedge looking for a kimura from the bottom but Carnera passes into side control!
Cubbedge tries to improve position but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mauro Carnera dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Cubbedge misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Carnera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carnera defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cubbedge .
Carnera is looking to counter punch.
Carnera throws out a leg kick but Cubbedge moves out of range and Carnera only half commits.
Carnera throws a leg kick but Cubbedge sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cubbedge moves out of range as Carnera strikes.
Carnera stuffs the takedown.
Mauro Carnera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Cubbedge .
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cubbedge is defended easily by Carnera.
Cubbedge misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cubbedge tries for a takedown but Carnera circles away easily
and Carnera counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cubbedge misses with a takedown attempt - Carnera sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Carnera.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cubbedge is defended easily by Carnera.
Cubbedge is trying hard to land a takedown here. Carnera sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cubbedge goes for a double leg but Carnera avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Carnera continues to drive forward.
Cubbedge is breathing heavily.
Cubbedge moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Carnera motions for Cubbedge to come forward. Carnera throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cubbedge .
Carnera is looking to counter punch.
Cubbedge is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Carnera as Cubbedge shoots in.
Carnera misses with a double jab.
Cubbedge misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cubbedge throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Carnera was covering up waiting for the punch and Cubbedge finishes the takedown easily into guard.
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!
Cubbedge throws a big elbow that misses.
Cubbedge working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Carnera keeping moving, preventing Cubbedge from controlling successfully.
Carnera has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Cubbedge has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Cubbedge blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cubbedge .
Carnera pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Carnera dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cubbedge . That did some damage!
A looping hook to the body misses from Carnera. Cubbedge does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cubbedge fails in his attempt to clinch.
Carnera throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cubbedge shoots in and drives through. Carnera sprawls well.
Carnera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cubbedge can do to turn this around?
Cubbedge tries for a takedown but Carnera sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Carnera fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cubbedge looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Carnera connects with a jab.
Cubbedge looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Carnera lands a head kick. Cubbedge smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Carnera fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cubbedge has his takedown stuffed
and Carnera cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge tries to clinch up.
Carnera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cubbedge blocks a low kick nicely.
Cubbedge has his takedown stuffed
and Carnera counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cubbedge closes the distance and clinches up with Carnera, looking for a takedown. Cubbedge pushes Carnera against the cage but Carnera circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A quick step to the side and Carnera tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carnera tries to sprawl but Cubbedge drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Carnera is not content to let Cubbedge control the position.
Cubbedge looking for a submission but Carnera manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Cubbedge wants to control from the top but Carnera keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mauro Carnera dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Cubbedge fails with the takedown.
Carnera was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cubbedge tries to clinch but Carnera moves out of range.
Cubbedge with a lazy takedown attempt
and Carnera counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cubbedge shoots in for a double leg but Carnera sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Carnera throwing a counter right hand but Cubbedge manages to avoid it.
Mauro Carnera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Cubbedge .
Cubbedge closes the distance looking to clinch
and Carnera counters with a straight right hand.
Carnera misses with a head kick.
Cubbedge tries for a takedown but Carnera sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cubbedge fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cubbedge changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Carnera tries to avoid it but Cubbedge manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Carnera to the ground. Carnera escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Carnera looks to score with a jab to the body but Cubbedge is just out of range.
Carnera takes a swing at Cubbedge 's ribcage but misses.
Cubbedge takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Carnera lands with an overhand left.
Mauro Carnera is winning the standup battle so far.
Carnera lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cubbedge 's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cubbedge closes the distance but Carnera moves to the side
and Carnera counters with a straight right hand.
Carnera tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cubbedge shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Carnera defends it nicely.
Carnera looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Jab, jab by Cubbedge - just one landing.
Cubbedge shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Carnera sprawls well. Carnera wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cubbedge gets slowly back to his feet.
Carnera keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Carnera swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
An inside leg kick from Carnera misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Carnera. That's going to slow Cubbedge down.
Cubbedge looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Carnera is fending him off so far but Cubbedge persists. Nope, Carnera circles away and we're back to standing.
Carnera ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cubbedge shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Carnera throws out a powerful jab.
Cubbedge looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Carnera takes a swing at Cubbedge 's ribcage but misses.
Cubbedge takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Carnera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carnera feints and then cracks Cubbedge 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cubbedge down.
Carnera sizes up Cubbedge with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Carnera lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cubbedge clinches with his opponent.
Carnera misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cubbedge is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Carnera is defending well for now.
Mauro Carnera has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carnera goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cubbedge prevents a body shot from Carnera.
Cubbedge has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Carnera is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cubbedge blocking some punches.
Cubbedge throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cubbedge unloads a knee to the mid-section. Carnera lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Cubbedge dodges an elbow strike from Carnera.
Carnera tries to throw a body punch but Cubbedge avoids it by throwing Carnera back against the cage.
Cubbedge wants to stall.
Cubbedge working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cubbedge landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cubbedge tries to pull guard but Carnera holds him up against the cage and eventually Cubbedge drops back down to his feet.
Cubbedge misses with a body punch.
Cubbedge has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Carnera after a bit of a struggle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carnera.
Carnera lands a nice uppercut.
Mauro Carnera is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Billy Cubbedge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carnera blocks a body shot from Cubbedge .
Carnera blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Carnera lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cubbedge backwards.
Carnera lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Carnera misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Carnera scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cubbedge is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cubbedge tries for a takedown. No joy.
Carnera misses with a punch to the body.
Cubbedge tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Carnera smiles and moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Carnera. No joy for Cubbedge on that attempt.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Carnera. Cubbedge shrugs it off though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mauro Carnera showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Carnera, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mauro Carnera!
Mauro Carnera decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Scott Hill (ranked 848 p4p, 1759 weight class) and Shaun Brownie (ranked 22 p4p, 56 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Scott Hill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shaun Brownie!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brownie displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hill.
Hill throws out a powerful jab.
Hill ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Brownie works the jab nicely.
Hill uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brownie.
Hill 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.
Hill with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Brownie throws a body shot but no joy.
Hill will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hill tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brownie was well out of range. Poor timing from Hill.
Hill lands a right hook to the body.
Brownie looks to score with a jab to the body but Hill is just out of range.
Brownie throws a jab but it's blocked by Hill.
Brownie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hill.
Hill lands a nice shot to the body.
Hill avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hill walks into a jab.
Hill lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brownie at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hill. Brownie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hill swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Brownie on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hill moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Brownie misses the target.
A punch lands to the side of Hill 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Brownie gets a double leg takedown into Hill's guard.
Hill is looking for a triangle but Brownie pushes his legs off easily.
Hill looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brownie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hill not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brownie controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hill looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brownie working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Brownie trying to control the position from guard on top but Hill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hill is trying to control the position but Brownie postures up.
Hill looking for a sweep. Not yet Hill, not yet.
Brownie controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hill looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brownie trying to control the position from guard on top but Hill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hill fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Hill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A swing and a miss from Brownie.
Brownie lands a two punch combo.
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!
Hill wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hill jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hill drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Brownie some visible discomfort.
Hill working away.
Brownie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hill is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Brownie is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hill is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Brownie knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hill throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Brownie is trying to control Hill's posture but Hill avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill is looking to take a break and control but Brownie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hill is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Brownie is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sloppy strikes there by Hill.
Hill is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Brownie has escaped the position, nice work there.
Brownie wants to control but Hill postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shaun Brownie will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Brownie is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hill's half guard.
Hill is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hill is working hard here to advance position.
Brownie throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Brownie landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hill makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hill.
Brownie trying to control but Hill is working from the bottom.
Hill keeping full guard, as Brownie tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill 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.
Brownie looking to sit in guard and control but Hill gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Brownie's head.
Brownie is controlling Hill's posture.
Hill looking to pass the guard.
Brownie trying to control the position.
Hill wants to pass the guard but Brownie is keeping the position.
Hill won't allow Brownie to sweep him here.
Brownie has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Brownie working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Brownie wants to sweep but no luck.
Brownie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brownie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hill.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hill accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brownie trying to keep a closed guard but Hill is proving a slippery customer.
Brownie is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hill postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hill throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brownie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brownie pushes Hill off and gets back to his feet.
Hill pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brownie rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hill counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Brownie!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brownie prevents Hill from improving position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brownie tries to bench press Hill off him but Hill keeps the position.
Hill tries to move into full mount but can't pass Brownie's legs.
Scott Hill overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brownie defending against the ground and pound.
Brownie gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hill thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Brownie avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hill.
Hill 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.
Brownie tries to roll over but Hill keeps him under control.
Brownie is refusing to be controlled, as Hill sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brownie is trying to get back to full guard.
Brownie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Brownie.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brownie is on top in guard.
Hill is trying to control the position but Brownie postures up.
Brownie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hill swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brownie trying to control the position from guard on top but Hill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brownie won't allow Hill to sweep him here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Shaun Brownie will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Hill scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Brownie looks to land a right hand but Hill moved out of range.
Brownie throws a hook but Hill avoids it easily.
Brownie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hill.
Hill half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hill scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brownie doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hill is looking to wear down Brownie with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hill staying out of range there.
Shaun Brownie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brownie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hill.
Hill shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brownie as he avoids it easily.
Brownie connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hill momentarily.
Hill misses with a takedown attempt - Brownie sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brownie throws a hook but Hill blocks it.
Scott Hill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hill decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
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!
Hill winds up and cracks Brownie with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hill not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hill wants to free his trapped foot but Brownie is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brownie manages to get to full guard.
Hill trying to control the position from guard on top but Brownie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brownie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hill is one step ahead there.
Hill postures up and lands a big shot to Brownie's brow.
Hill missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shaun Brownie is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Brownie working a defensive guard here.
Hill postures up and lands a big shot to Brownie's brow.
Brownie controlling the position.
Hill in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hill working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Brownie is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Hill presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hill pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hill throws a head punch that misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hill lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hill just misses with a elbow thrown towards Brownie's brow.
Hill tries a body shot but Brownie blocks it.
Come on Hill - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hill changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Brownie fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Hill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brownie.
Hill swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brownie throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hill scores with a body shot.
Hill ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brownie moves away.
Brownie throws out a loose jab but Hill uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brownie takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hill misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brownie.
Brownie misses with a looping right.
Hill ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brownie moves away.
Hill looks to score with a jab to the body but Brownie is just out of range.
Brownie moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brownie scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Scott Hill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sloppy strikes from Brownie. Those never looked like landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Shaun Brownie.
I've got Brownie winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Shaun Brownie!
Shaun Brownie 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.
Scott Hill spoke after the fight, saying 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Boss Yonic (ranked 808 p4p, 1105 weight class) and Jeff Mma (ranked 20 p4p, 35 weight class). Jeff Mma is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Boss Yonic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jeff Mma!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yonic takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Yonic slips a jab and a cross from Mma.
Mma swings for the body but Yonic moves out of range.
Yonic throws a body shot but no joy.
Mma lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Yonic checks a leg kick.
Mma throws a low kick but Yonic avoids it.
Mma misses with a looping left.
Yonic misses with an uppercut.
Mma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mma looks to land a right hand but Yonic moved out of range.
Mma takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yonic.
Mma ducks right into an uppercut from Yonic.
Yonic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yonic blocks a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mma scores with a body shot.
Yonic with a nice cross.
Mma lands a body shot.
Jeff Mma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yonic connects with a body shot that sends Mma's belly button to the back.
Yonic with a jab.
Nice jab there from Yonic.
Yonic misses with a left hand
and Mma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yonic slips a jab from Mma.
Yonic looks to throw the jab but Mma is out of range.
Mma lands with a cross.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Yonic, as that shot connected.
Yonic uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mma has time to react.
Mma throws a looping overhand right but Yonic ducks down to avoid it.
Yonic throws a jab when Mma was well out of range.
Mma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yonic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mma ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mma looks to score with a jab to the body but Yonic is just out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mma.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mma.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yonic wants to clinch.
Mma looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yonic tests Mma's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mma avoids the body shot from Yonic.
Yonic closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mma circles away.
Yonic swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mma counters with a nice uppercut.
Mma throws an overhand right that lands on Yonic's shoulder, as Yonic tries to avoid the shot.
Mma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yonic.
Mma swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mma looks to land a body kick but Yonic moved away.
Mma moves out of range of the strikes.
Mma throws a left and a right that both miss
and Yonic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yonic just misses with a punch to the body.
Mma feints a counter leg kick.
Mma misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yonic moves away from the strike by Mma.
Mma moves away from the strike by Yonic.
Yonic misses with an uppercut
and Yonic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mma on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yonic. Mma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yonic backing away here, and Mma unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Mma scores with a spinning back kick!
Mma thuds his shin into the meat of Yonic's side.
Mma takes one to the chin there.
Mma gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Yonic stops Mma from standing up.
Yonic trying to control but Mma is working from the bottom.
Yonic prevents Mma from getting back to his feet.
Yonic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mma is keeping the position for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yonic stops Mma from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yonic trying to control but Mma is working from the bottom.
Mma utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mma is looking to stand up but Yonic isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yonic trying to control but Mma is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Yonic misses with a body shot.
Mma misses with a low kick as Yonic jumps back.
A quick step to the side and Yonic tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mma fakes the leg kick and cracks Yonic in the body.
Yonic is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Mma misses with an uppercut. Yonic saw that one coming.
Mma throws the kick towards the body but Yonic avoids it.
Yonic misses with an uppercut.
Yonic throws a looping overhand right but Mma ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Yonic does it's job there.
Mma throws a shot from downtown. Yonic moves away and avoids it.
Mma throws the left hand but Yonic avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yonic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jeff Mma will probably get the nod.
That's time! Yonic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mma connects with a jab.
Mma throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yonic.
Yonic throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yonic throws a nice looking combination but Mma bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yonic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mma.
Yonic misses with a shot to the body
and Mma counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mma scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Yonic looks to land a right hand but Mma moved out of range.
Mma listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mma scores with a shot to the body.
Mma lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick from Mma misses
and Yonic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mma fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Yonic throws a right hand that misses
and Mma cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yonic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mma manages to avoid it.
Mma slips under a jab from Yonic.
Yonic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mma. Mma obviously looking to wear him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yonic throws a shot to the body.
Mma misses with a wild combination.
Yonic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mma throws a hook but Yonic avoids it easily.
Yonic throws a body punch but Mma moves out of range.
A slow jab from Yonic misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mma! But no joy.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mma on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mma misses with a straight right.
Mma misses with an uppercut
and Yonic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mma looks to score with a jab to the body but Yonic is just out of range.
Yonic throws the left hand but Mma avoids the punch easily.
Yonic steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mma. That one must have hurt.
Mma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yonic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mma on the side of the head.
Yonic throws a jab but it's blocked by Mma.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mma throws a lazy uppercut
and Yonic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yonic connects with a single shot there.
Yonic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mma can pounce on him.
Mma leaves Yonic with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mma throws a big shot that misses.
Yonic throwing a counter right hand but Mma manages to avoid it.
Yonic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Yonic thuds a left hand into Mma's body.
Jeff Mma seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yonic shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mma as he avoids it easily.
A leg kick checked by Yonic.
Mma throws the kick towards the body but Yonic avoids it.
Mma lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Yonic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mma was well out of range. Poor timing from Yonic.
Mma scores with a decent looking hook.
Yonic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mma.
Mma thuds his right hand into Yonic's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mma throws out a loose jab but Yonic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yonic on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Yonic slips a jab from Mma.
Yonic on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nice body kick from Mma.
Nice defenses there by Yonic.
Yonic jabs at Mma's body.
Yonic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mma throws out the jab.
Yonic will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Mma throws a series of punches but Yonic avoids them all with ease.
Yonic lands a slapping body shot.
Mma throws a body shot but no joy.
Mma works Yonic's body with a nice hook.
Yonic scores with a sloppy right hand. Mma should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mma lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Yonic misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yonic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mma misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from Yonic misses the target.
Mma scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Yonic scores with a jab.
Mma throws a nice head kick!
Mma digs a good hook to Yonic's body.
Mma cracks Yonic with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice defenses there by Mma.
Yonic checks a leg kick.
Yonic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mma.
Mma pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Yonic was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mma.
Yonic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mma let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mma swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mma with a nice cross.
Mma slaps away a takedown attempt from Yonic, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Mma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Yonic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mma throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mma catches Yonic with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mma takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Yonic misses with a hook
and Mma counters with a nice body shot.
Mma dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Yonic. That did some damage!
Yonic swings for the body but Mma moves out of range.
Mma lands with a straight right. Yonic didn't see that one coming.
Yonic shoots in for a takedown but Mma shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Yonic steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mma. That one must have hurt.
Mma takes a swing at Yonic's ribcage but misses.
Yonic misses with a shot to the body
and Yonic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yonic misses with a takedown
and Mma counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mma lands a glancing blow to the side of Yonic's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Mma.
A jab from Yonic misses.
Mma looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Yonic misses with a jab to the body
and Mma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mma uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yonic.
Yonic clobbers Mma with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mma misses with a hook. Yonic ducked under it nicely.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mma - that will leave a mark!
Yonic staying out of range there.
Yonic is looking to counter punch.
Mma throws a right and a left that Yonic avoids nicely.
Yonic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Yonic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mma stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Yonic is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mma sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boss Yonic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mma avoids the body shot from Yonic.
Yonic takes a swing at Mma's ribcage but misses.
Mma tries to work over Yonic's front leg with a kick but Yonic checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mma loads up on a big right hand but Yonic slips the punch.
Mma ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yonic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mma tries to land a front kick but Yonic steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Yonic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mma was well out of range. Poor timing from Yonic.
A head kick misses from Mma.
Mma lands with a nice body kick.
Mma tries to sprawl but Yonic drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Mma wants to get back to his feet.
Yonic is looking to take a break and control but Mma is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mma tries to kick Yonic off but Yonic keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yonic thows a huge punch but Mma dodges it nicely.
Yonic controlling the action here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Yonic looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mma buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mma cracks Yonic with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Yonic darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mma displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Yonic.
Yonic scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yonic.
Sloppy strikes from Mma. Those never looked like landing.
Mma lands a nice looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yonic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mma.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mma. Yonic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yonic connects with a crisp jab.
Yonic is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A bone on bone clash there as Yonic blocks the leg kick.
Yonic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd cheers as Mma lands an impressive looking overhand right. Yonic doesn't seem phased though.
Mma moves out of range of the strikes.
Yonic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mma manages to avoid it.
Yonic takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mma throws a jab when Yonic was well out of range.
Yonic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yonic.
Yonic has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Yonic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mma throws a right hand that misses
and Yonic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boss Yonic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jeff Mma is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Yonic misses with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeff Mma comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mma winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Mma!
A less than humble Jeff Mma misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
The defeated Boss Yonic had this to say: 'Oh rats.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nigel Benn Jr (ranked 850 p4p, 464 weight class) and Mike Holmes Jr (ranked 23 p4p, 70 weight class). Holmes Jr has chosen Red - Damage as his entrance music. 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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Great wrestler
World class 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 28 - 20 - 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 18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Holmes Jr!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benn Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Benn Jr throws a right hand that Holmes Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Holmes Jr also avoids with ease.
Holmes Jr instigates a clinch.
Holmes Jr lands a left hand.
Benn Jr manages to break the clinch.
Holmes Jr closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Benn Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Holmes Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Benn Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Benn Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Holmes Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Benn Jr.
Holmes Jr steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Benn Jr.
Benn Jr throws a body punch but Holmes Jr moves out of range.
Benn Jr 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.
Benn Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Holmes Jr manages to avoid it.
Holmes Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Holmes Jr moves in looking to clinch but Benn Jr pushes him off.
Benn Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Holmes Jr can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes Jr misses with an uppercut. Benn Jr saw that one coming.
Good leg kick by Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr 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.
Holmes Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benn Jr.
Mike Holmes Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holmes Jr has managed to clinch.
Holmes Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Benn Jr controls the action.
Holmes Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Benn Jr breaks from the clinch.
Benn Jr connects with the punch.
Benn Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Holmes Jr.
Benn Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Holmes Jr thows a leg kick but Benn Jr checks it
and Benn Jr counters with a left to the body.
Benn Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Holmes Jr tries a low kick but Benn Jr avoids it.
Benn Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Holmes Jr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmes Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Benn Jr. That did some damage!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Holmes Jr misses.
Benn Jr pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Holmes Jr back to the cage. Benn Jr follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Holmes Jr motions for Benn Jr to come forward. Holmes Jr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Benn Jr throwing a counter right hand but Holmes Jr manages to avoid it.
Benn Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Benn Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Benn Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Benn Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Benn Jr takes one to the chin there.
Benn Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Benn Jr sets himself, and Holmes Jr steps forward looking for the clinch! Benn Jr avoids it this time.
Holmes Jr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Benn Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes Jr feints and then cracks Benn Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Benn Jr down.
Benn Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Holmes Jr slips under a jab.
Benn Jr cracks Holmes Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.
Holmes Jr lands a jab.
Benn Jr misses with a wild combination.
Benn Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Holmes Jr has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Holmes Jr is looking to slow Benn Jr down with leg kicks.
Benn Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr with a nice calf kick.
Benn Jr 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.
Benn Jr misses with a looping right.
Holmes Jr works the jab nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmes Jr on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benn Jr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Holmes Jr under the eye.
Holmes Jr tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Benn Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Holmes Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Benn Jr is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Benn Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Holmes Jr doesn't seem bothered though.
Holmes Jr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Benn Jr is able to avoid easily.
Benn Jr seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Holmes Jr tries to land a leg kick but Benn Jr saw it coming and moves away.
Holmes Jr slips a jab from Benn Jr.
Benn Jr moves out of range of the leg kick from Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Benn Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Holmes Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benn Jr.
Holmes Jr tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Benn Jr is able to avoid easily.
Holmes Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
Holmes Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Nigel Benn Jr will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Holmes Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Benn Jr misses the target.
Holmes Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Benn Jr 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.
Holmes Jr slips a straight right by Benn Jr.
Benn Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Holmes Jr's shoulder, as Holmes Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Holmes Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Benn Jr checks a leg kick.
Holmes Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Holmes Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Benn Jr looks to throw the jab but Holmes Jr is out of range.
Nigel Benn Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benn Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Holmes Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Holmes Jr clinches with his opponent.
Holmes Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Holmes Jr tries to throw a body punch but Benn Jr avoids it by throwing Holmes Jr back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes Jr tries to throw a body punch but Benn Jr avoids it by throwing Holmes Jr back against the cage.
Benn Jr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Benn Jr is trying to break free.
Benn Jr is trying to push Holmes Jr away but Holmes Jr has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Holmes Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Benn Jr controls his hands.
Holmes Jr jumps into guard, dragging Benn Jr to the mat.
Benn Jr stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Holmes Jr ducks under a wild hook from Benn Jr.
A big left from Benn Jr misses.
Holmes Jr scores with a leg kick.
Benn Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Holmes Jr is just out of range.
Holmes Jr forces Benn Jr back against the cage and clinches.
Holmes Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Benn Jr.
Holmes Jr lands a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Holmes Jr as Benn Jr tries to tie him up.
Holmes Jr has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Benn Jr seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Holmes Jr can turn it around.
Benn Jr manages to break the clinch.
Holmes Jr slips under a jab.
Holmes Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Benn Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Holmes Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Benn Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Benn Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Holmes Jr wants to counter with a clinch but Benn Jr pushes him away.
Benn Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holmes Jr.
Benn Jr is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
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!
Decent striking displayed by Holmes Jr there.
Holmes Jr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Benn Jr checks a low kick from Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Benn Jr went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Benn Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A good leg kick by Holmes Jr.
Benn Jr throws a lazy right hand but Holmes Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Benn Jr throws out a leg kick but Holmes Jr moves out of range and Benn Jr only half commits.
Holmes Jr clinches with his opponent.
Benn Jr misses with the head strike.
Benn Jr tries to break the clinch but Holmes Jr is controlling the position.
Holmes Jr keeps control of Benn Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Holmes Jr tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Benn Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Holmes Jr prevents Benn Jr from breaking the clinch.
Holmes Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Benn Jr blocks a body shot from Holmes Jr.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Holmes Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Benn Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Holmes Jr controls his hands.
Benn Jr is trying to break the clinch but Holmes Jr is controlling him.
Holmes Jr tries to work over Benn Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Holmes Jr tries to throw a body punch but Benn Jr avoids it by throwing Holmes Jr back against the cage.
Holmes Jr lands a shot to the body.
Holmes Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Holmes Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Benn Jr working aggressively here.
Benn Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Holmes Jr fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Holmes Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Holmes Jr jumps guard but Benn Jr stands there with Holmes Jr around his waist. Holmes Jr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nigel Benn Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Holmes Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Benn Jr throws a nice looking combination but Holmes Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Benn Jr feints a jab promting Holmes Jr to slip. Benn Jr then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Holmes Jr slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Holmes Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Holmes Jr is looking to clinch.
Benn Jr swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Holmes Jr moves in looking to clinch but Benn Jr pushes him off.
Holmes Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Holmes Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Benn Jr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Holmes Jr on the side of the head.
Holmes Jr closes the distance looking to clinch
and Benn Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Holmes Jr throws a leg kick
enabling Benn Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Holmes Jr misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes Jr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Holmes Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Benn Jr is looking to counter punch.
Holmes Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Holmes Jr looks to land a right hand but Benn Jr moved out of range.
Benn Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Holmes Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Benn Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Benn Jr blocks a low kick nicely.
Holmes Jr lands with a hook. Benn Jr tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A punch combination from Benn Jr misses.
Benn Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Holmes Jr tries to counter by closing the distance.
Benn Jr checks the leg kick nicely there.
That kick from Holmes Jr tenderised Benn Jr's leg. Benn Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Holmes Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Benn Jr blocks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmes Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Holmes Jr throws a body punch but Benn Jr moves out of range.
Benn Jr misses with the combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benn Jr takes one on the button.
Holmes Jr avoids the body shot from Benn Jr.
Holmes Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Holmes Jr throws a leg kick but Benn Jr checks it.
Benn Jr checks a leg kick.
Benn Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Holmes Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Holmes Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Benn Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Good leg kick by Holmes Jr.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benn Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Holmes Jr tries to clinch up but Benn Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Jab by Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr tries to clinch but Benn Jr moves out of range.
Holmes Jr gets a clinch.
Holmes Jr tries to throw a body punch but Benn Jr avoids it by throwing Holmes Jr back against the cage.
Holmes Jr tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Benn Jr smiles and moves away.
Benn Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Benn Jr lands a head shot.
Holmes Jr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Benn Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benn Jr misses with a straight right.
Benn Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Holmes Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Holmes Jr tries to clinch up.
Holmes Jr lands an overhand right.
Holmes Jr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nigel Benn Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Benn Jr.
Holmes Jr wants to counter the offense by Benn Jr and move into the clinch position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holmes Jr defending well as Benn Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Holmes Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Holmes Jr tries to pull guard but Benn Jr won't allow it.
Holmes Jr is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Benn Jr to keep the fight standing.
Nigel Benn Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Holmes Jr.
Benn Jr breaks the clinch.
Holmes Jr tries a low kick but Benn Jr avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mike Holmes Jr.
I think Holmes Jr 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Nigel Benn Jr!
Nigel Benn Jr thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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FIGHT
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