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MMMA Kings of Madness 1( LW) PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Devin Skrumbellos (ranked 13654 p4p, 10972 weight class) and Roman Gruzinsky (ranked 212 p4p, 227 weight class). Skrumbellos comes to the cage accompanied by CANT BE TOUCHED!!!. Gruzinsky has chosen Overkill as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Devin Skrumbellos !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Roman Gruzinsky!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gruzinsky throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Skrumbellos 's waist but Skrumbellos gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gruzinsky off to one side.
Skrumbellos looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Gruzinsky darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Gruzinsky missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gruzinsky working Skrumbellos over with strikes.
Gruzinsky not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gruzinsky sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Skrumbellos defending well though.
Gruzinsky is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Skrumbellos is just riding it out for now. Gruzinsky eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gruzinsky missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skrumbellos avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gruzinsky.
Skrumbellos keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gruzinsky thows a huge punch but Skrumbellos dodges it nicely.
Gruzinsky lands strikes from half guard.
Skrumbellos avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
 It looks like Devin Skrumbellos has been cut.
Skrumbellos blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Skrumbellos defending well though.
Ground and pound from Gruzinsky.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gruzinsky throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gruzinsky lands a nice short elbow.
Gruzinsky is working for a kimura but Skrumbellos is defending it quite comfortably.
Gruzinsky missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Skrumbellos blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Skrumbellos 's head.
Gruzinsky sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Skrumbellos defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gruzinsky controlling the action here.
Gruzinsky not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gruzinsky not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gruzinsky not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gruzinsky thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gruzinsky missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gruzinsky missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Skrumbellos avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky thows a huge punch but Skrumbellos dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gruzinsky thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gruzinsky throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Skrumbellos is not content to let Gruzinsky control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gruzinsky forces Skrumbellos back against the cage and clinches.
Gruzinsky is trying to pull guard but Skrumbellos has him pressed against the cage.
Gruzinsky tries for a takedown. No joy.
Devin Skrumbellos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky lands a shoulder strike.
Our sources have told us that Skrumbellos has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Gruzinsky pulls guard.
Gruzinsky pushes Skrumbellos off and gets back to his feet.
Skrumbellos closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Devin Skrumbellos 's cut is getting worse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Skrumbellos gets tackled into the cage by Gruzinsky. Gruzinsky maintains the clinch.
Gruzinsky tries for a takedown. No joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Gruzinsky dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Devin Skrumbellos 's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gruzinsky tries to score a power double leg takedown but Skrumbellos sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gruzinsky somewhat.
Skrumbellos defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky has a takedown stuffed.
Devin Skrumbellos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Skrumbellos is looking to counter punch.
Gruzinsky shoots in looking for a takedown. Skrumbellos tries to sprawl out of it but Gruzinsky keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Skrumbellos manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gruzinsky misses with a takedown attempt - Skrumbellos 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.
Skrumbellos tries to sprawl but Gruzinsky drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gruzinsky sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Skrumbellos defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skrumbellos blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Skrumbellos defending well though.
Gruzinsky thows a huge punch but Skrumbellos dodges it nicely.
Gruzinsky throwing shots but Skrumbellos is blocking nicely.
Gruzinsky not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gruzinsky throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gruzinsky wants to control but Skrumbellos is keeping him busy.
Gruzinsky has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Skrumbellos is trying to stand back up but Gruzinsky is controlling him
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gruzinsky fails to land the takedown.
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.
Skrumbellos gets tackled into the cage by Gruzinsky. Gruzinsky maintains the clinch.
Gruzinsky breaks the clinch.
Gruzinsky fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gruzinsky shoots for a takedown but Skrumbellos saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Skrumbellos tried to counter with a leg kick but Gruzinsky avoided it.
Gruzinsky shoots in looking for a takedown but Skrumbellos manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gruzinsky's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gruzinsky shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Skrumbellos as he avoids it easily.
Gruzinsky shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Skrumbellos as he jumps to the side.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gruzinsky.
Skrumbellos misses with a straight left.
A swing and a miss from Skrumbellos .
Gruzinsky tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Skrumbellos swivels and escapes.
A quick step to the side and Skrumbellos tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gruzinsky gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Skrumbellos working aggressively here.
Skrumbellos has a couple of punches blocked by Gruzinsky.
A nice left hand lands by Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Skrumbellos is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gruzinsky has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Skrumbellos uses from the top position.
Skrumbellos stands up from Gruzinsky's guard - Skrumbellos perhaps looking for a knockout.
Roman Gruzinsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gruzinsky tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Skrumbellos defends well and Gruzinsky ends up having to push Skrumbellos into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gruzinsky blocks the body kick.
Gruzinsky instigates a clinch.
Gruzinsky pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gruzinsky smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gruzinsky scores with a head kick. Skrumbellos tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Skrumbellos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gruzinsky changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Skrumbellos tries to avoid it but Gruzinsky manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Skrumbellos to the ground. Skrumbellos escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skrumbellos gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gruzinsky to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Gruzinsky is looking to work some ground and pound but Skrumbellos has wrist control.
Gruzinsky postures up in Skrumbellos 's guard and throws a big left but Skrumbellos blocks it.
Gruzinsky pushes down on Skrumbellos 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Skrumbellos keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gruzinsky has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Skrumbellos keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Roman Gruzinsky will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Devin Skrumbellos '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. This is the final round!
Skrumbellos gets tackled into the cage by Gruzinsky. Gruzinsky maintains the clinch.
Gruzinsky lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gruzinsky breaks the clinch.
Gruzinsky shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Gruzinsky not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gruzinsky throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Skrumbellos avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gruzinsky.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gruzinsky not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Skrumbellos avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Skrumbellos defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skrumbellos keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gruzinsky not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gruzinsky throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Skrumbellos avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky throwing shots but Skrumbellos is blocking nicely.
Gruzinsky stands up from half guard.
Devin Skrumbellos is winning the standup battle so far.
Gruzinsky shoots in looking for a takedown but Skrumbellos manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gruzinsky's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gruzinsky closes this distance looking for a takedown but Skrumbellos circles away.
Gruzinsky fails with the takedown.
Devin Skrumbellos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Gruzinsky.
Gruzinsky has Skrumbellos up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gruzinsky wants a takedown but no success here.
Skrumbellos manages to break the clinch.
Skrumbellos gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gruzinsky trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Skrumbellos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gruzinsky.
Skrumbellos is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gruzinsky is controlling him.
Gruzinsky postures up in Skrumbellos 's guard and throws a big left but Skrumbellos blocks it.
Devin Skrumbellos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roman Gruzinsky is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gruzinsky slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Skrumbellos will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gruzinsky looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gruzinsky is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skrumbellos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Skrumbellos being controlled here, momentarily.
Gruzinsky's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roman Gruzinsky comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gruzinsky 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roman Gruzinsky!
A relieved looking Roman Gruzinsky 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ethan Irwin (ranked 3605 p4p, 5801 weight class) and Conor Twelve (ranked 157 p4p, 196 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Twelve's choice of entrance music: Notorious REMIX. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 15 - 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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Conor Twelve!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Irwin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Twelve avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Twelve throws out a counter right but Irwin avoids it with no problem.
Twelve missing with a left hand there. Irwin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Irwin ducks under a wild hook from Twelve.
Twelve scores with a leg kick.
That kick from Twelve tenderised Irwin's leg. Irwin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Twelve misses with a head kick.
A jab lands there for Twelve.
It looks like Ethan Irwin has been cut.
Irwin slips a jab from Twelve.
Twelve jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Twelve misses with a combination
and Irwin counters with a thumping low kick.
Twelve fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Irwin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Irwin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Navy Street MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Twelve throws a good cross that connects.
Irwin lands a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Twelve misses with a left hand
and Irwin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Irwin blocks a jab.
Jab by Twelve.
Irwin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Twelve tries a head kick but it misses.
Irwin throws a low kick but Twelve moves out of range easily.
Conor Twelve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Irwin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Twelve.
Twelve throws a hook but Irwin blocks it.
Twelve paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Irwin blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Twelve. Irwin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Twelve scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
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!
Twelve just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irwin throws an overhand right that lands on Twelve's shoulder, as Twelve tries to avoid the shot.
Twelve misses the body punch
enabling Irwin to counter with a crisp jab.
A cross from Twelve lands.
Twelve throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Irwin tries to score with a low kick but Twelve moves his leg out of the way.
Twelve thuds his right hand into Irwin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Twelve scores with a jab to the jaw.
 Irwin is rocked!
Irwin ducks into an uppercut from Twelve and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Conor Twelve!
Conor Twelve was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Von Magnaron (ranked 2101 p4p, 3565 weight class) and Jax Thomas (ranked 79 p4p, 156 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 19 - 3, fighting out of London, Von Magnaron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jax Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Thomas stands up from half guard.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Thomas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thomas misses with a punch on the inside.
I was talking to Magnaron's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Thomas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Magnaron gets through Thomas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thomas pushes Magnaron back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thomas misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Magnaron.
Thomas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thomas swings wildly with an uppercut but Magnaron uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Magnaron fails to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thomas lands with a right to the head.
Magnaron tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Magnaron fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Magnaron lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Magnaron misses with a body punch.
Magnaron fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thomas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thomas has a couple of punches blocked by Magnaron.
Thomas throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thomas throws a punch but it's blocked by Magnaron.
Thomas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thomas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Magnaron blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Magnaron blocks an uppercut.
Thomas breaks from the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Thomas shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Magnaron napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Magnaron bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Magnaron scores with the left hand. Thomas knows he should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Thomas is defended easily by Magnaron.
Thomas shoots in for a double leg but Magnaron sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Magnaron seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Horrible takedown attempt by Thomas or perhaps it was just good defense by Magnaron, which made it look bad.
It looked like Magnaron was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Thomas.
Von Magnaron has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jax Thomas.
Magnaron's jab looks to have found its range, popping Thomas under the eye.
Magnaron throws a right and a left that Thomas avoids nicely.
Thomas shoots in but Magnaron avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Thomas darts in looking for a takedown but Magnaron gets double underhooks and turns Thomas into the cage.
Nice jab there from Magnaron.
Thomas shoots in but no luck this time.
Thomas looks winded!
Magnaron stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Magnaron lands an overhand right.
Thomas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Thomas closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Magnaron quickly recovers to half guard.
Thomas gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Magnaron connects with a jab.
A shot to the liver by Magnaron. Beautiful body shot.
Thomas takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Thomas takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Thomas takes a jab right on the kisser.
Magnaron fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thomas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Magnaron lands a nice looking body shot.
Thomas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Magnaron darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Thomas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Magnaron lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas 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.
Thomas stands up from Magnaron's guard - Thomas perhaps looking for a knockout.
Magnaron connects with a body shot.
A jab from Magnaron does it's job there.
Thomas takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A cross from Magnaron lands.
Thomas closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Magnaron did well to prevent Thomas getting side control.
Thomas stops Magnaron from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thomas stands up out of the half guard.
Thomas fails with a takedown attempt.
Jab by Magnaron.
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!
Thomas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Magnaron cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Magnaron dips to his left and cracks Thomas with an uppercut!
Magnaron with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Magnaron throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thomas lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Magnaron jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Left hook, right uppercut from Magnaron.
Magnaron darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Magnaron is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thomas.
Magnaron ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Magnaron connects with a crisp jab.
Magnaron tests Thomas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thomas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Magnaron is fending him off so far but Thomas persists. Nope, Magnaron circles away and we're back to standing.
Thomas fails with a takedown attempt.
Thomas takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thomas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Magnaron cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thomas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Thomas 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.
Thomas gets to his feet. Magnaron looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Thomas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Magnaron swivels and escapes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Von Magnaron 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.
Magnaron has managed to clinch.
Jax Thomas seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Thomas lands a left hand.
Magnaron tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Magnaron misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Magnaron.
A shot in the inside from Magnaron.
Thomas misses with a punch on the inside.
Magnaron lands with a light punch inside.
Thomas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Magnaron breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Magnaron cracks Thomas with a good jab.
Thomas fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Magnaron leaves Thomas with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Magnaron scores with the left hand. Thomas knows he should have avoided that one.
Thomas is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magnaron stuns Thomas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Magnaron. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Magnaron.
Magnaron feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Thomass jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Magnaron stalks Thomas and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Thomas's face. Thomas staggers backwards, shaken.
Magnaron pushes Thomas up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Thomas.
Thomas swings wildly with an uppercut but Magnaron uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thomas blocking some punches.
Magnaron scores with a shot to the side of Thomas's head.
Thomas misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thomas.
Magnaron fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thomas blocking some punches.
Magnaron lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
Thomas throws a head punch that misses.
Thomas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Magnaron blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Magnaron blocking some punches.
Thomas working aggressively here.
Magnaron lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thomas.
A nice left hand lands by Magnaron.
Thomas swings wildly with an uppercut but Magnaron uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thomas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thomas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magnaron tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thomas throws a punch but it's blocked by Magnaron.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Magnaron creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Magnaron lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thomas working aggressively here.
Thomas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Magnaron lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Magnaron pushes Thomas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thomas misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Thomas.
A nice left hand lands by Thomas.
A head punch on the inside from Thomas fails to land.
Magnaron lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Magnaron lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thomas tries to break free but Magnaron pushes him back against the cage.
Thomas throws a punch but it's blocked by Magnaron.
A nice left hand lands by Magnaron.
Thomas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thomas working aggressively here.
Magnaron tries to throw a body punch but Thomas avoids it by throwing Magnaron back against the cage.
Magnaron blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thomas throws a punch but it's blocked by Magnaron.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Magnaron backwards.
Thomas misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magnaron.
Magnaron scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thomas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Magnaron blocking some punches.
Magnaron misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Magnaron tries to throw a body punch but Thomas avoids it by throwing Magnaron back against the cage.
Magnaron blocks an uppercut.
Magnaron lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thomas.
Thomas is looking to break free of the clinch but Magnaron has double underhooks.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Magnaron.
A right hand to the body from Magnaron.
Thomas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Magnaron lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thomas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thomas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magnaron.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thomas.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magnaron lands with a right to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magnaron blocks an uppercut.
Thomas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Magnaron lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Magnaron.
A short left from Thomas.
Thomas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Magnaron lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Magnaron lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Magnaron blocks an uppercut.
Thomas swings wildly with an uppercut but Magnaron uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Magnaron.
Magnaron makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thomas misses with some punches.
A short left from Magnaron.
Thomas throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magnaron is leaning against Thomas and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Magnaron lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from Magnaron.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thomas.
Magnaron swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Von Magnaron dominated that second round.
That's time! Magnaron's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.
No luck for Thomas with that takedown attempt.
Magnaron keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Magnaron is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Thomas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Donk. Magnaron catches Thomas right on the button with a cross.
A nice combination there by Magnaron.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Magnaron sprawls well. Magnaron wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thomas gets slowly back to his feet.
Von Magnaron has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jax Thomas.
Thomas walks into a straight right hand from Magnaron.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magnaron has taken the fight to the clinch.
Thomas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Magnaron manages to break the clinch.
Magnaron cracks Thomas with a right hand to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magnaron connects with a single shot there.
Magnaron darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Magnaron listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Magnaron is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Thomas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Magnaron avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Magnaron is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thomas can do to turn this around?
Nice takedown defense from Magnaron. No joy for Thomas on that attempt.
Magnaron feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Thomass jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Horrible takedown attempt by Thomas or perhaps it was just good defense by Magnaron, which made it look bad.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Thomas is defended easily by Magnaron.
Magnaron moves into range and connects with a jab.
Magnaron wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thomas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Magnaron's jab looks to have found its range, popping Thomas under the eye.
Thomas shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Thomas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magnaron takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magnaron connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Thomas moves out of range as Magnaron strikes.
Magnaron lands a body shot.
Magnaron scores with a jab. Thomas acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Thomas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Thomas fails with a takedown attempt.
Von Magnaron is winning the standup battle so far.
Magnaron slaps away a takedown attempt from Thomas, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Thomas takes a jab right on the kisser.
Magnaron digs a good hook to Thomas's body.
Magnaron dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Magnaron lands the left hand.
Thomas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Magnaron throws out the jab.
Magnaron works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Thomas moves out of range of the strikes.
Thomas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Magnaron tries to avoid it but Thomas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Magnaron to the ground. Magnaron escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Magnaron lands an impressive looking overhand right. Thomas doesn't seem phased though.
Thomas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Magnaron tries to avoid it but Thomas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Magnaron to the ground. Magnaron escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Magnaron stuns Thomas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Magnaron connects with a crisp jab.
Magnaron stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Magnaron wants it to stay on the feet.
Magnaron cracks Thomas with a right hand to the side of the head.
Thomas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Magnaron lands a nice shot to the body.
Magnaron lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Thomas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Thomas drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Thomas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magnaron moves into the clinch.
Magnaron working aggressively here.
Magnaron lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
Magnaron blocking some punches.
Magnaron misses with the head strike.
Thomas blocks a body shot from Magnaron.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Magnaron.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Magnaron breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Magnaron cracks a nice hook into Thomas's ribs.
Magnaron lands a nice looking body shot.
Magnaron's corner calls for a 1-2. Magnaron obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Magnaron throws a good cross that connects.
Thomas shoots in but Magnaron avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Magnaron lands with an overhand left.
Magnaron scores with a nice head shot.
Magnaron tests Thomas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fighters circling - Magnaron throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jax Thomas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thomas closes the distance and clinches up with Magnaron, looking for a takedown. Thomas pushes Magnaron against the cage but Magnaron circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Magnaron connects with a single shot there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magnaron connects with a body shot that sends Thomas's belly button to the back.
Magnaron stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Magnaron wants it to stay on the feet.
Magnaron bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Magnaron scores with the left hand. Thomas knows he should have avoided that one.
Magnaron with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Von Magnaron showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Magnaron, 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:26
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Von Magnaron!
After the fight, Von Magnaron was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Monte Cassino (ranked 2322 p4p, 2764 weight class) and Brian Ortega (ranked 96 p4p, 115 weight class). Cassino comes to the cage accompanied by Andrea Bocelli - Con Te Partiro. Monte Cassino has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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17 - 7 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 13 - 2, fighting out of London, Monte Cassino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brian Ortega!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ortega wants to land a leg kick but Cassino is out of range.
It looked like Cassino wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ortega misses with a body kick.
Cassino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ortega.
Cassino works Ortega's body with a nice hook.
Ortega shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ortega was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ortega wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cassino, who protects the arm well.
Ortega in side control, throwing shots but Cassino defends.
Cassino is not content to let Ortega control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cassino wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Ortega has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Cassino's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Cassino is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Ortega!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Brian Ortega!
After winning the bout, Brian Ortega thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Monte Cassino had this to say: 'Should reconsider a career in tango-dancing, shit. '.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gianni Castellana (ranked 1863 p4p, 3488 weight class) and Ramazan Jainar (ranked 69 p4p, 152 weight class). Castellana kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Good night. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Gianni Castellana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ramazan Jainar!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castellana misses with a looping left.
A nice leg kick from Castellana, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jainar misses with a looping right.
Jainar lands a nice looking body shot.
Castellana lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A swing and a miss from Castellana.
Jainar follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Jainar goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Gianni Castellana has been cut.
Jainar chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Castellana can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castellana looks to land a right hand but Jainar moved out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Castellana. That's going to slow Jainar down.
Castellana blocks a head kick by Jainar.
Castellana seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Jainar swings away with a body shot that misses
and Castellana connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jainar slips a jab from Castellana.
Castellana lands with a nice body punch.
Jainar looks to throw the jab but Castellana is out of range.
Jainar throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Castellana to counter with a crisp jab.
Jainar throws a body shot but no joy.
Castellana chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jainar can pounce on him.
Castellana is looking to score with low kicks.
Castellana jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Castellana throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jainar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Castellana rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jainar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Castellana displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jainar throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castellana wants to land a leg kick but Jainar is out of range.
Castellana ducks under a wild hook from Jainar.
Jainar tries a head kick but it misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Castellana ducks under a wild hook from Jainar.
Castellana throws a lazy uppercut
and Jainar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Castellana throws a right hand that Jainar ducks under and follows up with a left that Jainar also avoids with ease.
A jab lands there for Castellana.
Castellana ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Castellana throws a lazy right hand but Jainar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Castellana uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jainar.
Jainar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jainar lands a glancing blow to the side of Castellana's head.
A big right from Jainar misses.
Castellana swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Castellana lands the left hand.
Jainar wants to land a leg kick but Castellana is out of range.
Jainar bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jainar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Castellana.
Castellana blocks a head kick by Jainar.
Castellana connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jainar connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jainar throws an off balance right hand
and Castellana counters with a stiff right hand.
 Jainar is rocked!
Castellana lands a jab to Jainar's midsection.
Jainar is still on wobbly legs! Can Castellana finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Castellana.
A nice leg kick lands there from Castellana.
Castellana digs a good hook to Jainar's body.
Jainar looks winded!
Castellana connects with a body shot.
Jainar ducks into an uppercut from Castellana and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gianni Castellana!
A relieved looking Gianni Castellana 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stanley Kubrick (ranked 2444 p4p, 2304 weight class) and Elazar Shalit (ranked 97 p4p, 93 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stanley Kubrick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elazar Shalit!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shalit gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Shalit looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kubrick passes into side control.
Shalit manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Shalit trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shalit works his way to full guard. Good work.
Shalit looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kubrick passes into side control.
Kubrick wants to control but Shalit is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kubrick working the ground and pound from side control.
Shalit is looking to reverse the position.
Kubrick lands some shots froms side control.
Shalit takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kubrick lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kubrick lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Shalit down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kubrick creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Shalit taking punishment in the form of punches.
Kubrick wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shalit keeps working.
Shalit wants to control but Kubrick postures up.
Kubrick is chipping away with strikes.
Shalit is looking to regain half guard here but Kubrick keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee asks Kubrick politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kubrick prefers to stall for the moment though.
Shalit is not content to let Kubrick control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kubrick working away.
Kubrick lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kubrick throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Kubrick is working Shalit over with some ground and pound from side control.
Kubrick working the head and body with strikes.
Kubrick landing strikes.
Shalit tries to buck Kubrick off but Kubrick is having none of it.
Kubrick in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Kubrick creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Shalit sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shalit manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kubrick pushes Shalit off looking to stand but Shalit dives back in and keeps control.
Kubrick is defending against the submission attempts here by Shalit.
Kubrick is refusing to be controlled, as Shalit sits in half guard.
Shalit is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shalit wants to work for an arm triangle but Kubrick is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stanley Kubrick dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Shalit throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kubrick stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shalit connects with a body shot.
Kubrick keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shalit.
It looked like Kubrick was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Shalit 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.
Shalit cracks a nice hook into Kubrick's ribs.
Elazar Shalit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shalit with the inside leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kubrick or perhaps it was just good defense by Shalit, which made it look bad.
It seemed like Shalit was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shalit throws a poor cross that misses
letting Kubrick counter with a right hand.
Shalit keeps the fight on the outside.
Shalit looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kubrick scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shalit. That's going to slow Kubrick down.
Shalit's coach down at Undisputed was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Shalit's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Shalit throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kubrick is looking for a counter combo.
Elazar Shalit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shalit wants to land a leg kick but Kubrick is out of range.
Shalit bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shalit takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kubrick checks a leg kick.
Kubrick steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shalit.
Kubrick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shalit tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kubrick is able to avoid easily.
Shalit wants to land a leg kick but Kubrick is out of range.
Shalit misses with a low kick as Kubrick jumps back.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kubrick is working for takedown but Shalit is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kubrick tries to work over Shalit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kubrick.
Shalit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shalit fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kubrick is out of range.
Kubrick shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shalit as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stanley Kubrick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shalit cracks a nice hook into Kubrick's ribs.
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!
Kubrick staying out of range there.
Shalit looks for the body kick but Kubrick saw that one coming.
Kubrick takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shalit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shalit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shalit with a nice calf kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Shalit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Shalit misses.
Shalit scores with a shot to the body.
Shalit misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kubrick counters with a straight right hand.
Shalit lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kubrick's sensitive parts.
Kubrick closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Shalit quickly recovers to half guard.
Kubrick seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shalit does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Shalit has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Kubrick. Oh but Shalit has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Kubrick goes limp - he's gone! Shalit jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Elazar Shalit!
An out of breath Elazar Shalit thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Herbert Mullin (ranked 616 p4p, 1706 weight class) and Steven Petersen (ranked 14 p4p, 63 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Herbert Mullin has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Herbert Mullin seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Herbert Mullin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Steven Petersen!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mullin throws a looping overhand right but Petersen ducks down to avoid it.
Petersen lands with an uppercut that bounces Mullin off the cage and back into range.
Mullin slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Mullin misses the target.
Petersen feints and then cracks Mullin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mullin down.
Mullin works Petersen's body with a nice hook.
A left and a right from Petersen both land. Nice combination.
Mullin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mullin throws a big shot that misses.
Petersen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
We've been told by Mullin's head coaches at The Cave that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A bone on bone clash there as Mullin blocks the leg kick.
Petersen throws a lazy uppercut
and Mullin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Petersen thinking.
Mullin blocks a jab.
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!
Mullin misses with a hook. Petersen ducked under it nicely.
Petersen wants to slow Mullin down by chopping away at his legs.
It looked like Mullin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Petersen throws a nice looking combination but Mullin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Petersen throws a sloppy body shot
and Mullin counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Petersen is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mullin moves out of range as Petersen strikes.
Mullin misses with a hook. Petersen ducked under it nicely.
Mullin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
 It looks like Steven Petersen has been cut.
Mullin misses with a head kick.
Mullin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Petersen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Petersen throws a leg kick
and Mullin counters with a thumping low kick.
Mullin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Petersen to the mat! Petersen manages to get full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Mullin forces his way into half guard.
Petersen trying to control but Mullin postures up.
Petersen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mullin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mullin is looking for a kimura but Petersen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mullin to get the leverage.
Petersen is trying to maintain the position but Mullin is very close to passing his half guard.
Petersen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mullin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petersen is doing well to control the position and prevent Mullin from advancing to side control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mullin throws a head kick that misses
and Petersen counters with an inside leg kick.
Petersen misses with a low kick as Mullin jumps back.
Mullin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Petersen throws a leg kick but Mullin checks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Mullin misses the target.
Mullin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mullin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mullin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Petersen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mullin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Petersen just misses with a punch to the body.
Petersen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mullin.
Mullin misses with a wild combination.
Mullin closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Petersen's guard.
Petersen is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Mullin dives into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petersen wants to control but Mullin postures up.
Mullin controlling from side mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Herbert Mullin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steven Petersen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Petersen misses the jab.
A low kick from Mullin is predictable there
and Petersen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Petersen thuds his right hand into Mullin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Petersen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mullin.
Mullin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mullin misses with a left hand
and Petersen counters with a low kick, right behind Mullin 's knee.
Mullin throws a big shot that misses.
Petersen connects with a single shot there.
An inside leg kick from Petersen misses.
A big left from Mullin misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mullin connects with a body shot that sends Petersen's belly button to the back.
Mullin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Petersen blocks the body kick.
Petersen moves forwards but Mullin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mullin scores with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petersen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mullin is out of range and Petersen settles back down.
A nice leg kick from Petersen, right into the meat of the thigh.
Petersen with a hook.
Petersen scores with a hook to the body. Mullin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A leg kick checked by Mullin.
Mullin avoids the body shot from Petersen.
Petersen 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.
Mullin gets the takedown into side control.
Mullin is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Petersen will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petersen can't do much from the bottom here.
Mullin happy to just control the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mullin's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Petersen is looking to regain half guard here but Mullin keeps moving and retains side control.
Petersen looking for a sweep but Mullin has passed into full mount! Oh no!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mullin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mullin looking to control but Petersen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mullin avoids the attempt from Petersen to control.
Petersen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mullin has hold of Petersen's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Petersen manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Herbert Mullin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mullin goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Petersen turns into him and now he's in Mullin's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mullin controlling Petersen's posture.
Mullin 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.
Petersen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Steven Petersen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Steven Petersen'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. This is the final round!
Mullin slips a jab from Petersen.
Petersen lands a leg kick that knocks Mullin off balance momentarily.
Mullin connects with a body shot that sends Petersen's belly button to the back.
Petersen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mullin on the side of the head.
Petersen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mullin.
Mullin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petersen manages to avoid it.
Mullin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Petersen just misses with a punch to the body.
Petersen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A low kick from Mullin is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mullin's head backwards.
Mullin misses the shot to the body.
Mullin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Petersen throws a poor cross that misses
and Mullin counters with a slapping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petersen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petersen looks to land a right hand but Mullin moved out of range.
Petersen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Petersen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mullin.
Petersen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Petersen blocks a jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Mullin blocks the leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Mullin blocks the low kick.
A cross from Mullin lands.
Petersen connects with a body shot that sends Mullin's belly button to the back.
Mullin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Petersen.
Steven Petersen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Petersen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mullin.
Petersen misses with a double jab.
Petersen throws a looping overhand right but Mullin ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mullin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Petersen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mullin somewhat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mullin is defended easily by Petersen.
Petersen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Petersen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mullin counters with a head kick. That will keep Petersen thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Mullin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Mullin does it's job there.
Mullin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Petersen counters with a straight right hand.
Mullin misses with a hook.
Petersen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mullin under the eye.
Steven Petersen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Petersen tenderised Mullin's leg. Mullin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Petersen feints and then cracks Mullin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mullin down.
Petersen scores with a hook to the body. Mullin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Petersen misses with a lunging right hand
and Mullin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mullin lands with a nice body kick.
Petersen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mullin counters with a big head kick but Petersen shrugs it off.
Mullin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Petersen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
An inside leg kick lands from Petersen.
A big right from Petersen misses.
Petersen is looking to slow Mullin down with leg kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mullin misses with a head kick.
Mullin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petersen moves out of range of the body kick.
Petersen misses the body punch
and Mullin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Petersen misses with a straight right.
A head kick misses from Mullin.
Petersen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Petersen scoring well with a low kick there.
Petersen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mullin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mullin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Petersen connects with a leg kick.
Petersen takes a swing at Mullin's ribcage but misses.
Petersen scores with the left hand. Mullin knows he should have avoided that one.
Mullin misses with a looping right.
Mullin checks the leg kick nicely there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steven Petersen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Petersen 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steven Petersen!
In his post fight interview, Steven Petersen started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Emilio Rojas (ranked 304 p4p, 2123 weight class) and Atanase Teodor (ranked 5 p4p, 80 weight class). Teodor has chosen Billy Idol - Rebel Yell as his entrance music. Emilio Rojas is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Emilio Rojas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Atanase Teodor!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rojas avoids the body shot from Teodor.
Teodor connects with a body shot.
Rojas avoids the body shot from Teodor.
Jab by Rojas.
Rojas lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Teodor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Teodor goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rojas tests Teodor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rojas loads up on a big right hand but Teodor slips the punch.
Rojas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Rojas misses.
Teodor let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Teodor slips a straight right by Rojas.
Nice uppercut there from Rojas.
Teodor tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teodor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rojas.
Teodor slips under a jab.
Rojas throws an off balance right hand
and Teodor counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rojas thinking.
Teodor looks for the body kick but Rojas saw that one coming.
Rojas blocks a head kick by Teodor.
Rojas looks to score with a jab to the body but Teodor is just out of range.
Nice shot by Teodor.
Rojas looks to score with a jab to the body but Teodor is just out of range.
Teodor misses with a left hand
and Rojas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rojas tries to move into range but Teodor moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rojas throws a jab but it's blocked by Teodor.
Rojas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Teodor counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rojas's knee momentarily.
Teodor tries to score with a low kick but Rojas moves his leg out of the way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Teodor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rojas misses with a few strikes there.
Teodor connects with a high kick.
It looks like Emilio Rojas has been cut.
Teodor looks to land a combination but Rojas avoids it well.
Teodor misses with a right hand
and Rojas counters with a straight right hand.
Teodor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rojas blocks a jab.
Rojas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rojas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Teodor counters with a nice kick to the body.
Teodor throws the left hand but Rojas avoids the punch easily.
Rojas is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Teodor lands with a nice body kick.
Rojas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rojas misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rojas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Teodor circles away quickly and effectively.
And Teodor responds with a good body kick, but Rojas manages to step out the way in time.
Rojas throws a hook but Teodor avoids it easily.
Teodor 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 misses with a body kick.
Teodor looks to throw the jab but Rojas is out of range.
Rojas shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Teodor swings for the body but Rojas moves out of range.
Teodor throws a lazy right hand but Rojas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Teodor looks to score with a jab to the body but Rojas is just out of range.
Teodor staying out of range there.
Teodor flicks out a counter leg kick but Rojas steps away.
Rojas throws a right hand that misses
and Teodor counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rojas misses with a two punch combination.
Teodor thinks about the counter body kick.
Teodor misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rojas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rojas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A swing and a miss from Teodor.
Rojas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Teodor throws a head kick that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Rojas misses its target.
Rojas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Teodor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rojas definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Teodor throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Rojas to counter with a crisp jab.
Rojas moves out of range of the body kick.
Rojas cracks Teodor with a right hand to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Teodor misses the target.
Teodor takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Teodor walks into a straight right hand from Rojas.
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 Emilio Rojas will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Emilio Rojas's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Teodor takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rojas misses with a hook.
Teodor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rojas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rojas connects with a jab.
Teodor is rocked!
Rojas circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Teodor tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Rojas wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Emilio Rojas!
An out of breath Emilio Rojas thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kendo Hirigushi (ranked 264 p4p, 2134 weight class) and Larson Picker (ranked 4 p4p, 81 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Kendo Hirigushi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 19 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Larson Picker!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hirigushi misses with a straight left.
Picker takes one on the button.
Picker throws a leg kick but Hirigushi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Picker misses with a right hand
and Hirigushi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Picker misses with an uppercut
and Picker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Larson Picker has been cut.
Hirigushi tries to bum rush Picker with a series of wild strikes but Picker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Picker throws a hook but Hirigushi avoids it easily.
Hirigushi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hirigushi throws a nice looking combination but Picker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Picker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - Picker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hirigushi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Picker connects with a crisp jab.
Hirigushi blocks a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left and a right from Hirigushi both land. Nice combination.
Picker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Picker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Picker lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Picker misses with a hook.
Hirigushi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hirigushi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Picker circles away quickly and effectively.
Hirigushi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hirigushi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hirigushi misses with a hook. Picker ducked under it nicely.
Jab, jab by Picker - just one landing.
Picker looks to land a right hand but Hirigushi moved out of range.
Picker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Picker missing with a left hand there. Hirigushi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Picker looks to throw the jab but Hirigushi is out of range.
Hirigushi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Picker throws a right hand that misses
and Hirigushi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Larson Picker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Picker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hirigushi.
Good standup being displayed there by Hirigushi as he connects with a hook.
Picker might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Picker throws a jab but it's blocked by Hirigushi.
Hirigushi looks to score with a jab to the body but Picker is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hirigushi ducks under a wild hook from Picker.
Picker fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Picker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hirigushi.
Picker throws a hook to the side of Hirigushi's head but Hirigushi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Picker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hirigushi.
Picker throws out a loose jab but Hirigushi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hirigushi throwing a counter right hand but Picker manages to avoid it.
Hirigushi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Picker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Picker paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hirigushi ducks under a wild hook from Picker.
Hirigushi throws a looping overhand right but Picker ducks down to avoid it.
Picker throws a shot from downtown. Hirigushi moves away and avoids it.
Picker misses with a looping left.
Picker throws a right hand that misses
and Hirigushi counters with a nice body shot.
Picker lands an overhand right.
A combination from Hirigushi does no damage.
Picker scores with a nice strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Picker blocks a jab.
Hirigushi takes a swing at Picker's ribcage but misses.
Hirigushi scores with a body shot.
Picker connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hirigushi's hands.
Picker misses with a straight left.
Picker lands a jab.
Picker misses with a hook
and Hirigushi counters with a left to the body.
A jab from Picker misses.
Picker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hirigushi counters with a right hand to the body.
Hirigushi just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Hirigushi.
Picker lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Picker misses with a straight left.
Picker throws a poor cross that misses
and Hirigushi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Picker looks to throw the jab but Hirigushi is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hirigushi staying out of range there.
Picker misses with a hook.
A little feinted left hand from Hirigushi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Picker dodges the punch combination from Hirigushi.
Hirigushi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Picker.
Picker misses with an uppercut.
Picker is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hirigushi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Hirigushi throws a series of punches but Picker avoids them all with ease.
Picker scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Picker misses the shot to the body.
Picker tests Hirigushi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Picker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Picker misses the jab.
Hirigushi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Larson Picker will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Larson Picker's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
The fighters circling - Picker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from Hirigushi misses the target.
A combination from Hirigushi does no damage.
Picker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hirigushi.
The fighters circle momentarily. Picker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Picker throws a lazy right hand but Hirigushi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hirigushi throws a big counter combination but Picker scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hirigushi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Picker lunges at Hirigushi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hirigushi's hand.
Picker throws a lazy uppercut
and Hirigushi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Picker takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Picker fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hirigushi on the side of the head.
Picker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hirigushi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
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!
Picker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A cross from Picker lands.
Picker misses with a straight right.
Hirigushi lands with a good body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hirigushi looks to land a left hand but Picker moved out of range nicely.
Picker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hirigushi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hirigushi lands a two punch combo.
Picker stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hirigushi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Picker misses with an uppercut.
Picker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hirigushi misses the jab.
Picker is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hirigushi with a body shot.
Picker lands a head shot.
Picker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Picker throws a hook but Hirigushi avoids it easily.
Larson Picker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hirigushi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hirigushi throws a hook to the side of Picker's head but Picker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Picker lands with an uppercut that bounces Hirigushi off the cage and back into range.
Picker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jab, jab by Picker - just one landing.
The fighters circling - Picker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hirigushi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hirigushi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Picker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hirigushi tests Picker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hirigushi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Picker momentarily.
Hirigushi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kendo Hirigushi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Picker misses with a looping right.
Picker misses with a right hand
and Hirigushi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Picker cracks Hirigushi with a good jab.
Picker throws a hook but Hirigushi avoids it easily.
Hirigushi misses with a wild combination.
Hirigushi cracks Picker with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Picker connects with a crisp jab.
Hirigushi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Picker on the side of the head.
Picker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hirigushi was well out of range. Poor timing from Picker.
Picker misses with a double jab.
Picker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Picker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Picker moves out of range of the strikes.
Picker appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Picker misses with a series of wild punches.
It looked like Hirigushi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hirigushi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hirigushi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hirigushi throws a body shot but no joy.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big left from Picker misses.
Picker throws a jab when Hirigushi was well out of range.
It looked like Hirigushi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Picker.
Picker lands with a straight right. Hirigushi didn't see that one coming.
Picker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Picker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hirigushi misses with a wild body shot.
Picker misses with a looping right.
Hirigushi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Picker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hirigushi misses with a straight left.
Hirigushi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That has opened up Larson Picker's cut even more.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Picker lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Picker works the jab nicely.
Picker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Larson Picker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Larson Picker'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. This is the final round!
Picker looks to throw the jab but Hirigushi is out of range.
Picker throws a shot to the body.
Picker misses with a left hand
and Hirigushi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Picker scores with a hook to the body. Hirigushi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hirigushi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Picker.
Hirigushi takes one to the side of the head.
Picker cracks Hirigushi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hirigushi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Good standup being displayed there by Hirigushi as he connects with a hook.
Hirigushi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Picker was well out of range. Poor timing from Hirigushi.
A punch lands to the side of Hirigushi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hirigushi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Picker to score with a decent uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hirigushi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Picker counters with a nice uppercut.
Hirigushi misses with a looping left.
Hirigushi misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Picker missing with a left hand there. Hirigushi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Picker misses with a right hand
and Hirigushi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hirigushi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hirigushi is pawing at Picker, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Picker's nose. Picker is badly hurt! Hirigushi pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Picker tries desperately to hold on but Hirigushi is relentless in his assault! As Picker receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Hirigushi away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kendo Hirigushi!
Kendo Hirigushi bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edward Conan (ranked 1195 p4p, 1524 weight class) and Samuel Nti (ranked 34 p4p, 50 weight class). Samuel Nti 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edward Conan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Samuel Nti!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nti works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Conan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Conan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Conan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nti throws out the jab.
It looked like Conan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nti.
Conan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nti was well out of range. Poor timing from Conan.
Conan connects with a single shot there.
It looks like Samuel Nti has been cut.
Conan ducks under a wild hook from Nti.
The fighters circling - Nti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Conan attempts a counter takedown but Nti avoids it well and moves away.
Nti throws a hook but Conan blocks it.
Nti fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice body punch from Nti.
Nti connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nti misses with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Conan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nti to score with a decent uppercut.
Conan moves out of range of the strikes.
Nti misses with a straight right.
Nti pushes Conan up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Conan.
Conan throws a head punch that misses.
Conan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nti to keep the fight standing.
Conan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Conan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nti pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nti gets underhooks to prevent Conan's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edward Conan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nti tries to work over Conan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Conan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nti scores with a hook to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Nti.
Conan swings wildly with an uppercut but Nti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Conan successfully pulls guard.
Nti won't allow Conan to sweep him here.
Nti is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Conan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nti can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
My spies in Alfred Top Team inform me that Nti has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conan is looking for a triangle but Nti pushes his legs off easily.
Nti must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Conan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nti controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nti's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Conan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nti can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nti is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Conan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nti controls the pace.
Conan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nti gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nti is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Conan 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.
Nti stays in close to Conan's body and controls the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nti might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A swing and a miss from Conan.
Nti cracks Conan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Conan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nti.
A lazy left from Nti finds it's target.
Nti misses with a hook
and Conan counters with a stiff right hand.
Nti misses with a hook
and Conan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nti thinking.
No luck for Conan with that takedown attempt.
Nti swings for the body but Conan moves out of range.
Conan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nti looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Samuel Nti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Nti.
Nti loads up on a big right hand but Conan slips the punch.
Nti scores with a nice right hand.
Nti ducks under a wild hook from Conan.
Nti stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nti wants it to stay on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Nti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Samuel Nti'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.
Conan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Conan misses with a few strikes there.
Nti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nti connects with a jab.
Nice cross by Nti.
Nti throws an overhand right that lands on Conan's shoulder, as Conan tries to avoid the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Nti misses the target.
Nti misses with a shot to the body
and Conan counters with a right hand to the body.
Nti gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Conan.
Samuel Nti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nti lands a nice hook to Conan's body. Conan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nti misses with a hook
and Conan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Samuel Nti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Conan ducks under a wild hook from Nti.
Nti sizes up Conan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nti throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Conan on the side of the head.
Nti misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conan misses with a body shot.
Conan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nti scores with a hook.
Conan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Conan ducks under a wild hook from Nti.
Conan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nti lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Conan at a distance.
Nti misses with a hook
and Conan counters with a right hand to the body.
Conan ducks under a wild hook from Nti.
Conan dives in for a single leg takedown but Nti sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nti tries to throw a body punch but Conan avoids it by throwing Nti back against the cage.
Conan takes a shot to the head.
Nti lands a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Conan takes a shot to the head.
Conan prevents a body shot from Nti.
Nti prevents the takedown attempt.
Conan throws a punch but it's blocked by Nti.
Nti swings wildly with an uppercut but Conan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nti lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nti.
Nti tries a body shot but Conan blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Nti scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nti misses with a punch on the inside.
Nti wants to break the clinch but can't.
Conan blocking some punches.
Nti misses with some punches.
Conan misses with a punch to the body.
Nti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nti lands with a short shot to the head.
Nti lands a nice uppercut.
Nti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conan can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edward Conan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Conan backwards.
Nti blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nti.
Nti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good exchange - Nti coming out on top.
Conan cracks Nti with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Conan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Nti napping and manages to drive through into side control!
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Conan looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Nti is avoiding damage well.
Conan tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Nti defending against the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Conan is looking to take a break and control but Nti is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nti stops Conan from passing to mount.
Conan lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Nti down.
Nti tries to buck Conan off but Conan is having none of it.
Conan is trying to get an arm triangle but Nti is defending well.
Conan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nti is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Nti is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Conan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Conan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nti keeping control of the position.
Nti tries to roll over but Conan keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Nti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Samuel Nti'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Conan ducks under a wild hook from Nti.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nti.
Conan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nti tries to clinch but Conan is having none of it.
Conan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Conan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Conan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Conan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nti lands with an overhand left.
Conan walks into a straight right hand from Nti.
Nti gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Conan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nti cracks Conan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conan shoots in looking for a takedown. Nti tries to sprawl out of it but Conan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nti manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nti throws a good cross that connects.
Nti connects with a jab.
Nti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Conan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nti counters with a stiff right hand.
Nti misses with a hook. Conan ducked under it nicely.
Nti throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Conan throws out the jab.
Nti looks to land a left hand but Conan moved out of range nicely.
As Nti looks to move away, Conan throws a big counter combo but Nti just gets out of the way.
Conan defending well as Nti loads up on a big left hand.
Edward Conan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conan throws the left hand but Nti avoids the punch easily.
Conan slips a straight right by Nti.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nti, as that shot connected.
Nti catches Conan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Conan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nti swivels and escapes.
Nti is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Conan with a body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edward Conan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Conan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Nti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Conan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Conan is rocked!
Conan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nti.
Conan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nti takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nti throws an off balance right hand
and Conan counters with a nice uppercut.
Conan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Conan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nti tries to avoid it but Conan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nti to the ground. Nti escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conan misses with a straight left.
Conan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Conan fails with the takedown
and Nti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nti moves into the clinch successfully.
Nti lands a left hand that snaps the head of Conan backwards.
Nti lands a right hand that snaps the head of Conan backwards.
Nti lands with a light punch inside.
Oh Conan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nti lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nti lands an uppercut.
Nti tries to work over Conan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nti swings wildly with an uppercut but Conan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nti works on Conan's body with a couple of short punches.
Conan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Conan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Conan lands with a short shot to the head.
Samuel Nti seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nti.
Nti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nti misses with the head strike.
Nti lands a nice uppercut.
Conan is trying to drag Nti to the mat but Nti just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nti misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nti.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Conan.
Conan seems to have got his legs back now.
Nti scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Conan.
Conan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Conan has a couple of punches blocked by Nti.
Conan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Conan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nti tries a body shot but Conan blocks it.
Conan misses with a punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Nti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nti 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Nti!
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