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CMMA 125 Koko v Zimmerman PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Albans (ranked 23964 p4p, 4320 weight class) and Oskari Sankari (ranked 645 p4p, 493 weight class). Oskari Sankari is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Matthew Albans !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oskari Sankari!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Albans shoots in and bounces Sankari off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Albans forces his way into half guard.
Albans is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sankari actively working from the bottom here.
Albans wants to control but Sankari is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albans slows the pace down in half guard.
Sankari slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sankari trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sankari had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Albans defends it easily.
Sankari has an active guard here but Albans has managed to pass into half guard.
Sankari trying to hold on to Albans 's head to control him but Albans postures up.
Sankari looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sankari is defending against the submission attempts here by Albans .
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sankari is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Albans seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Albans seems to be looking for submissions.
Sankari is defending against the submission attempts here by Albans .
Albans trying to control the action but Sankari is working from the bottom.
Albans passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sankari!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sankari is looking to improve his position but Albans isn't that keen on the idea.
Sankari tries to hold on but Albans pushes him away.
Albans is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Sankari is in real trouble.
Albans not allowing Sankari to control his hands.
Albans has got his arm under Sankari's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Sankari has spun round into Albans 's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Albans is on top in guard.
Albans wants to control from the top but Sankari keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Albans postures up.
Albans trying to control the position from guard on top but Sankari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Albans is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sankari is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Albans is pushing down on Sankari's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sankari is fighting to maintain full guard but Albans has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sankari wants to improve his position but Albans is controlling well.
Sankari actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sankari moves into full guard.
Sankari keeping moving, preventing Albans from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Albans 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.
Sankari slaps away a takedown attempt from Albans , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sankari ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sankari scores with a jab to the jaw.
Albans walks into a stiff left hand from Sankari.
Sankari scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albans takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sankari throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Albans attempts a counter takedown but Sankari avoids it well and moves away.
Sankari uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Albans has time to react.
Albans jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sankari throws a body punch but Albans moves out of range.
Sankari takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sankari throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sankari gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Albans to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Albans is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sankari working for a triangle but Albans defends it easily.
Sankari tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sankari is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sankari can't keep his opponent in guard - Albans advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Albans is trying to control. Sankari wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sankari trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Albans manages to pass to mount!
Sankari wants to hold on but Albans pushes him away.
Sankari is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sankari tries to lock up and control but Albans gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Albans is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Sankari can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Albans sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Albans moves to the back.
Sankari defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Albans 's arms.
Sankari tries to roll but Albans sticks to his back.
Albans working for the choke.
Albans is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Sankari is defending well though. Albans let's go of the attempt for now.
Albans has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Sankari has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sankari is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Albans is hanging on to Sankari's back as he tries to escape.
Sankari trying to control the position but Albans manages to sink in the hooks.
Albans keeps control of the position as Sankari tries to break free.
Albans not allowing Sankari to control his hands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sankari can't escape the position.
Sankari keeps trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Matthew Albans will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Sankari throws an overhand right that lands on Albans 's shoulder, as Albans tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sankari. Albans does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sankari throws a shot from downtown. Albans moves away and avoids it.
Sankari lands with a nice body punch.
Albans is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sankari can do to turn this around?
Albans scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sankari has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Albans escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Albans !
Sankari is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albans tries for a kimura but Sankari is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sankari stops Albans from passing to mount.
Albans is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sankari has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sankari is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Sankari looking for submissions off his back.
Albans is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sankari has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sankari wants to improve his position but Albans is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sankari is in trouble now - Albans has advanced to mount!
Albans wants to control the pace but Sankari is squirming around nicely.
Albans wants to take Sankari's back but he can't do it this time.
Sankari wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Sankari wants to control his opponent's hands but Albans gets his hands free.
Sankari is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Sankari looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Albans is looking for the choke from the back position but Sankari is controlling his hands well.
Albans tightening his grip on Sankari, looking for the choke.
Sankari rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Oskari Sankari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Albans is looking for a kimura here.
Sankari trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sankari looking for submissions off his back.
Albans trying to control from half guard but Sankari is working away.
Albans has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Albans is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Sankari can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Albans controlling from the full mount.
Matthew Albans is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Matthew Albans showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Albans , winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matthew Albans !
Matthew Albans decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sebastion Lynar (ranked 6128 p4p, 2722 weight class) and Eric Osiris (ranked 591 p4p, 369 weight class). Osiris has chosen Erbody But Me by Tech N9ne as his entrance music. Eric Osiris will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sebastion Lynar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eric Osiris!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lynar throws a hook but Osiris avoids it easily.
Osiris swings for the body but Lynar moves out of range.
Osiris gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lynar to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Osiris being controlled here, momentarily.
Lynar looking to pass the guard.
Osiris really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lynar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Osiris looking for a sweep. Not yet Osiris, not yet.
Lynar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Osiris swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynar wants to control from the top but Osiris keeps moving.
Lynar passes into half guard.
Lynar trying to control the pace.
Osiris looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lynar is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Osiris!
Lynar moves to back control.
Lynar has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Osiris's body.
Osiris is trying to stand back up.
Lynar trying to control momentarily.
Osiris is trying to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynar is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Osiris defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Lynar looking for the choke but no joy.
Lynar looking to break Osiris's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Osiris remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Lynar will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Lynar has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Osiris's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynar is looking for the choke from the back position but Osiris is controlling his hands well.
Osiris is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Lynar.
Lynar working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Lynar is riding his opponent, not letting Osiris buck him off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Osiris trying to get back to his feet but Lynar is in full control for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Osiris is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Lynar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sebastion Lynar dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Osiris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A shot to the liver by Osiris. Beautiful body shot.
Lynar misses the shot to the body.
Osiris throws a leg kick but Lynar checks it.
Osiris throws an overhand right that lands on Lynar's shoulder, as Lynar tries to avoid the shot.
Lynar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Osiris pinned against the cage. Osiris gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Osiris throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynar shoots in looking for a takedown but Osiris manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lynar's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A low kick from Osiris misses
and Lynar counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Lynar is working for a kimura but Osiris is defending it quite comfortably.
Lynar is taking a breather. Osiris says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynar wants to free his trapped foot but Osiris is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lynar works his way into full mount!
Sebastion Lynar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lynar content just to control the position here.
Osiris is trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lynar controlling from mount.
Lynar is trying to take his opponent's back.
Lynar is stalling here but it's allowed Osiris to get half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynar wants to pass to mount but Osiris is defending the position.
Lynar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Osiris defends it well.
Lynar sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lynar passes to full mount!
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Lynar here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Lynar trying to control but Osiris is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Osiris squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Osiris is squirming around, avoiding Lynar's attempts to control the action.
Lynar controlling the position easily from mount.
Lynar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lynar content just to control the position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sebastion Lynar dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Osiris throws a right hand that misses
so Lynar counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Osiris keeping moving, preventing Lynar from controlling successfully.
Lynar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Osiris is keeping the position for now.
Lynar passes Osiris's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lynar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Osiris can do to turn this around?
Lynar perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynar passes to full mount!
Lynar seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Osiris is holding on tight.
Lynar looking to control and managing it successfully.
Osiris really wants to buck Lynar off and get back to his feet.
Osiris has given up his back.
Lynar is riding his opponent, not letting Osiris buck him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynar looking for the RNC.
Lynar is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Lynar really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Osiris.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynar looking for the choke but no joy.
Osiris is trying to get back to his feet but Lynar has full control of the position and if anything, Osiris has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Lynar has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Osiris is defending well but eventually Lynar manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Osiris has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sebastion Lynar!
In his post fight interview, Sebastion Lynar 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Warren Worthington Iii (ranked 5012 p4p, 2714 weight class) and Thomas Peterson (ranked 554 p4p, 368 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Warren Worthington Iii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Thomas Peterson!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Worthington Iii throws a series of punches but Peterson avoids them all with ease.
Peterson lands a jab to the head.
Peterson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Worthington Iii looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Peterson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Worthington Iii with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Peterson to score with a decent uppercut.
Peterson moves into the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Peterson.
Peterson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A hook to the body from Peterson.
Peterson stalling against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Peterson.
A short left from Peterson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Peterson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Worthington Iii prevents a body shot from Peterson.
Peterson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Worthington Iii wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Peterson leaning against his opponent.
Peterson tries to work over Worthington Iii's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Peterson lands with a light punch inside.
Worthington Iii prevents a body shot from Peterson.
Peterson misses with a body punch.
Peterson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Peterson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Peterson tries to work over Worthington Iii's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Peterson is working Worthington Iii over against the cage.
Peterson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Worthington Iii's efforts to push away.
Peterson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Worthington Iii wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Peterson has him pressed against the cage.
Worthington Iii letting Peterson take a breather here.
Worthington Iii tries to pull guard but Peterson holds him up against the cage and eventually Worthington Iii drops back down to his feet.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Peterson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peterson just leaning against Worthington Iii, taking a breather.
Peterson misses with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Peterson.
Worthington Iii has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Worthington Iii manages to break the clinch.
Peterson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Worthington Iii connects with a right hand. Peterson shakes it off.
Peterson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Worthington Iii looks to score with a jab to the body but Peterson is just out of range.
Peterson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Worthington Iii throws a big shot that misses.
Worthington Iii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Peterson.
Worthington Iii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Peterson.
Worthington Iii misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Worthington Iii takes a swing at Peterson's ribcage but misses.
Peterson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Peterson lands a nice hook to Worthington Iii's body. Worthington Iii takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Worthington Iii chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Peterson can pounce on him.
Peterson throws a push kick but Worthington Iii slaps the foot to one side.
Peterson misses the jab.
Worthington Iii takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peterson lands a leg kick that knocks Worthington Iii off balance momentarily.
Worthington Iii stuns Peterson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Peterson there.
Worthington Iii walks forward, straight into a front kick from Peterson.
Some wild striking there from Worthington Iii.
A nice side step and Peterson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Peterson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Worthington Iii.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Peterson dominated that round.
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.
Worthington Iii misses with a wild body shot.
Good shot there by Peterson.
Peterson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Worthington Iii is out of range.
A low kick lands for Peterson.
Peterson just misses with a punch to the body.
Worthington Iii takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Worthington Iii takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Peterson lands with a cross.
Worthington Iii blocks a leg kick.
Worthington Iii tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A good leg kick by Peterson.
Peterson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Worthington Iii.
Peterson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Worthington Iii connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Worthington Iii throws a predictable looking body shot
and Peterson counters with a solid body kick.
Peterson moves into the clinch.
Peterson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Peterson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Peterson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Peterson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Peterson tries to work over Worthington Iii's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Peterson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Worthington Iii's elbow.
Peterson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Worthington Iii trying to control the position but instead, Peterson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Worthington Iii into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peterson stalling against the cage.
Peterson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Peterson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Peterson tries a body shot but Worthington Iii blocks it.
Peterson lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peterson prevents a body shot from Worthington Iii.
Peterson misses with a body punch.
Peterson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Worthington Iii's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Peterson as the two fighters clinch.
Peterson avoiding damage.
Worthington Iii is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short right from Peterson on the inside.
Worthington Iii trying to control the position but instead, Peterson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Worthington Iii into the cage.
Worthington Iii is trying to pull guard but Peterson has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Worthington Iii looking to stall.
Peterson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Peterson cracks Worthington Iii with a nice body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Peterson.
Peterson misses with a body punch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Peterson struggles to land a body shot inside as Worthington Iii controls his hands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Peterson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Worthington Iii is trying to pull guard but Peterson has him pressed against the cage.
Thomas Peterson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Peterson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Peterson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Worthington Iii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Peterson has managed to clinch.
Nice body punch from Peterson.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Peterson tries to work over Worthington Iii's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Peterson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Worthington Iii letting Peterson take a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson tries a body shot but Worthington Iii blocks it.
Peterson tries to throw a body punch but Worthington Iii avoids it by throwing Peterson back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Peterson misses with a body punch.
Peterson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Peterson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Peterson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Peterson stalling.
Peterson tries to work over Worthington Iii's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Peterson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Worthington Iii or not.
Peterson presses Worthington Iii against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Peterson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Peterson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Worthington Iii's elbow.
Worthington Iii tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peterson lands a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Peterson works on Worthington Iii's body with a couple of short punches.
Peterson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Peterson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Peterson digs a right hand into Worthington Iii's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Worthington Iii's gas tank.
Thomas Peterson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Peterson is leaning against Worthington Iii and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Peterson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Worthington Iii's elbow.
Worthington Iii tries to pull guard but Peterson holds him up against the cage and eventually Worthington Iii drops back down to his feet.
Peterson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Worthington Iii or not.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peterson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Peterson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Worthington Iii jumps guard but Peterson stands there with Worthington Iii around his waist. Worthington Iii gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Warren Worthington Iii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Worthington Iii prevents a body shot from Peterson.
Peterson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Worthington Iii up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Peterson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Peterson receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Worthington Iii tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Peterson smiles and moves away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Worthington Iii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Peterson.
Worthington Iii stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Peterson.
Warren Worthington Iii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice leg kick lands there from Peterson.
Peterson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Worthington Iii's head backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Peterson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Peterson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Peterson!
An out of breath and clearly excited Thomas Peterson thanked Money Inc. (160Q with Proof ) 165$ for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kill Shot Jackson (ranked 2411 p4p, 2760 weight class) and Ricardo Morales (ranked 335 p4p, 382 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Kill Shot Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ricardo Morales!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice body punch from Morales.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Morales cracks Jackson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Morales keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
 It looks like Kill Shot Jackson has been cut.
Jackson tries to clinch but Morales moves away
and Morales counters with a stiff right hand.
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Morales has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Jackson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morales takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Jackson tries to counter by clinching up but Morales breaks away and moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Morales checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jackson throws the left hand but Morales avoids the punch easily.
Kill Shot Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morales 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.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morales misses with a left hand
and Jackson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jackson.
Jackson working Morales over with knees to the body.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but Morales blocks with his arms.
Morales tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jackson's elbow.
Morales tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jackson's elbow.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but Morales blocks with his arms.
Morales lands a nice uppercut.
Morales has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
Jackson misses with a knee strike.
Jackson missing with knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Morales.
Jackson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Morales has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jackson connects with a knee to the head.
A short left from Morales.
Jackson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Morales has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jackson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Morales has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jackson jumps guard but Morales turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson blocking some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Morales.
Morales lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jackson.
I was talking to Jackson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Morales lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Jackson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Morales has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but Morales blocks with his arms.
A hook to the body from Morales.
Jackson misses with a knee strike.
Jackson blocks a body shot from Morales.
Jackson misses with a knee strike.
Morales lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Morales misses with a punch to the body.
Morales scores with a hook to the body.
Morales tries to throw a body punch but Jackson avoids it by throwing Morales back against the cage.
Morales lands a shot to the body.
Morales lands an uppercut.
Jackson misses with a knee strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Morales creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morales scores with a nice hook to the head.
Morales lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Morales.
Morales makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Morales.
Jackson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Morales slowing the pace effectively.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Morales working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jackson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Morales has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jackson looking to throw knees to the head but Morales is blocking nicely.
Jackson has Morales pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Morales manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jackson misses with a knee to the head.
Morales tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jackson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Morales lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Morales's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morales throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morales takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Morales looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Morales swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.
Morales throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
Jackson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Morales's waist but Morales gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jackson off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kill Shot Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson tries to clinch up
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jackson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Morales moves out of range of the body kick.
Morales misses with a looping left.
A head kick by Jackson misses
and Morales counters with a crisp right hand that drops Jackson! Morales lets Jackson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Morales dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kill Shot Jackson's cut.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A head kick by Jackson misses
and Morales counters with a big right hand! Oh Jackson is in trouble here! Morales follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricardo Morales!
A victorious Ricardo Morales thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Riley Hatfield (ranked 2016 p4p, 2485 weight class) and Jarlaxle Baenre (ranked 264 p4p, 308 weight class). Hatfield comes to the cage accompanied by Alabama - Bishop Gunn. Jarlaxle Baenre will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Riley Hatfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jarlaxle Baenre!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baenre forces Hatfield back against the cage and clinches.
Baenre misses with a knee strike.
Good body shot from Hatfield.
Baenre throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hatfield blocks it with crossed arms.
Baenre's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hatfield lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hatfield holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hatfield digs a right hand underneath Baenre's ribcage. Baenre let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Baenre blocks an elbow strike from Hatfield.
Baenre tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hatfield lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hatfield leaning against his opponent.
A body shot lands from Hatfield.
Hatfield has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hatfield will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Baenre up against the cage.
Hatfield blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baenre tries a knee to the head but Hatfield blocks it.
Hatfield lands a right hand that snaps the head of Baenre backwards.
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!
Hatfield lands a body shot in the clinch.
Baenre with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hatfield with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Hatfield.
Hatfield lands a nice uppercut.
Baenre is trying to maintain a safe position but Hatfield gets an underhook and turns Baenre into the cage.
Hatfield softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hatfield pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Baenre is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hatfield with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Baenre looks winded!
Hatfield closes the distance and pushes Baenre back into the cage.
Baenre throws a punch but it's blocked by Hatfield.
Hatfield breaks from the clinch.
Hatfield jabs Baenre to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Baenre scores with a nice body kick.
Hatfield throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hatfield fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Baenre.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hatfield keeps the fight on the outside.
Hatfield throws a quick counter head kick but Baenre was just out of range.
Hatfield digs a good body shot into Baenre's ribs.
Hatfield sends Baenre crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Hatfield is motioning to the referee to let Baenre up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
 Baenre is rocked!
 It looks like Jarlaxle Baenre has been cut.
Baenre misses with the body kick
and Hatfield cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Baenre is still on wobbly legs! Can Hatfield finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hatfield ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Baenre out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Riley Hatfield!
During a confident post fight interview, Riley Hatfield thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Wilson (ranked 1978 p4p, 2554 weight class) and Angus MacDoughall (ranked 280 p4p, 352 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Wilson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Under the knife. Billy Wilson 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Billy Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Angus MacDoughall!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacDoughall scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wilson in his tracks.
Wilson slips a jab from MacDoughall.
Wilson shoots in and bounces MacDoughall off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
MacDoughall avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wilson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wilson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Wilson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wilson throws a big elbow that misses.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if MacDoughall can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wilson trying to control but MacDoughall is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson tries to free his leg and advance position but MacDoughall is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacDoughall is trying to control the position but Wilson postures up.
Wilson working some strikes from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson trying to control but MacDoughall is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wilson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wilson throws a big right hand that misses.
Wilson landing some decent shots from guard.
Wilson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wilson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wilson postures up in MacDoughall's guard and throws a big left but MacDoughall blocks it.
Wilson is looking to work some ground and pound but MacDoughall has wrist control.
Wilson wants to control from the top but MacDoughall keeps moving.
Wilson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacDoughall preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wilson trying to control but MacDoughall is working from the bottom.
Wilson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wilson trying to control but MacDoughall is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wilson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
MacDoughall displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wilson.
MacDoughall leaves Wilson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wilson closes the distance and clinches up with MacDoughall, looking for a takedown. Wilson pushes MacDoughall against the cage but MacDoughall circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Wilson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wilson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wilson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wilson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
A lull in the action here as Wilson stalls from top position.
MacDoughall is looking for a sweep.
MacDoughall is not content to let Wilson control the position.
Wilson working the ground and pound but MacDoughall is defending the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacDoughall is trying to get back to half guard.
Wilson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wilson landing strikes.
Wilson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for MacDoughall!
Wilson tries to control but MacDoughall wriggling away.
Wilson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because MacDoughall is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MacDoughall tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Wilson 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.
MacDoughall waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wilson.
Wilson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wilson lands strikes from half guard.
Wilson is trying to work for a kimura but MacDoughall is defending well.
Wilson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Billy Wilson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
MacDoughall blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wilson.
Wilson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacDoughall avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wilson.
Wilson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wilson maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! MacDoughall could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Wilson has cracked it and MacDoughall is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Wilson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Billy Wilson!
Billy Wilson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Henry Keaty (ranked 3013 p4p, 23555 weight class) and Charlie River (ranked 165 p4p, 309 weight class). Keaty comes to the cage accompanied by Lazerpunk - Damage. The crowd seem to be enjoying River's choice of entrance music: Waylon Jennings - I've Always Been Crazy. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Henry Keaty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charlie River!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from River. Keaty does a little dance to reset his feet.
River changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Henry Keaty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Keaty takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Henry Keaty has been cut.
Keaty throws a lazy uppercut
and River counters with a left to the body.
Keaty throws a combination that misses
and River counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
River throws a half hearted mid kick.
River connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
River fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Keaty shoots in looking for a takedown. River tries to sprawl out of it but Keaty keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. River manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
River lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
River feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Keaty sprawling to the canvas! Keaty rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can River finish him?!
 Keaty is rocked!
Keaty misses with a looping right.
Oh Keaty is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
River thuds a left hand into Keaty's body.
Keaty seems to have got his legs back now.
No luck for Keaty with that takedown attempt.
Keaty is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Keaty crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Charlie River!
During a confident post fight interview, Charlie River thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Henry Keaty was interviewed post fight and said 'You never expect to lose, I'm sorry for letting my sponsors and fans down. My team and I will fix my game. I'll be back!'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Donovan (ranked 1119 p4p, 2970 weight class) and Roberto Vieira (ranked 33 p4p, 86 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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Donovan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roberto Vieira!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donovan lands a nice hook to Vieira's body. Vieira takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Donovan lands a slapping body shot.
Vieira takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vieira looks winded!
Donovan scores with a hook to the body. Vieira takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Donovan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vieira looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Donovan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vieira at a distance.
Donovan digs a good hook to Vieira's body.
Donovan thuds a left hand into Vieira's body.
Donovan jabs at Vieira's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donovan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vieira doesn't seem bothered though.
Donovan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vieira doesn't seem bothered though.
Donovan lands with a nice body punch.
Donovan is looking to wear down Vieira with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Donovan lands with a shot to the body.
Donovan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vieira looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Donovan drops Vieira with a beautiful combination! Vieira stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Donovan is looking for the KO!
It looks like Roberto Vieira has been cut.
Donovan lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Vieira is looking to close the distance but Donovan sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Vieira crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Vieira is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Dan Donovan!
A less than humble Dan Donovan misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Maldini (ranked 894 p4p, 1688 weight class) and Naoko Marui (ranked 101 p4p, 164 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paulo Maldini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Naoko Marui!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marui swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Maldini connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marui's corner calls for a 1-2. Marui obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Marui throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maldini sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maldini ducks under a wild hook from Marui.
Marui is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Maldini scores with a shot to the body.
Donk. Maldini catches Marui right on the button with a cross.
Maldini has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Average Joe�s Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Marui throws a right hand that Maldini ducks under and follows up with a left that Maldini also avoids with ease.
Marui defending well as Maldini loads up on a big left hand.
Marui is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Maldini with a body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Maldini scores with a four punch combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marui has managed to clinch.
Maldini wants to break the clinch but can't.
Marui misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maldini.
Maldini working hard to break the clinch.
Maldini is trying to break the clinch but Marui is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marui tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maldini tries to break free but Marui pushes him back against the cage.
Maldini breaks from the clinch.
Marui has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Marui there as he acknowledges the shot.
Maldini drops his hands momentarily and Marui takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Maldini avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Marui. Those never looked like landing.
Maldini moves forwards but Marui connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Marui takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Marui misses with a jab, cross combination.
Marui throws out a loose jab but Maldini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marui looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Maldini avoids the body shot from Marui.
Marui drives through and clinches with Maldini against the cage.
Marui working aggressively here.
Maldini looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Maldini is trying to break the clinch but Marui is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marui keeps control of Maldini as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Maldini wants to break the clinch but can't.
Maldini wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Marui tries a body shot but Maldini blocks it.
Marui avoids a wild elbow strike from Maldini.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marui misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marui throws a punch but it's blocked by Maldini.
Marui taking a breather.
A frustrated look appears on Maldini's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Marui can't find room to land a body shot as Maldini controls the action.
Maldini breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marui stuns Maldini with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Maldini lands with a nice combination. Marui backs away looking to recover.
Marui looks to land a right hand but Maldini moved out of range.
Maldini rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Marui moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Good exchange - Maldini coming out on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marui misses with a two punch combination.
Maldini is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The fighters circle momentarily. Maldini darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Marui will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marui throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Marui moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Maldini uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marui.
Maldini is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Maldini throws a jab but it's blocked by Marui.
Maldini keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marui.
Marui throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Maldini scores with the left hand. Marui knows he should have avoided that one.
Maldini ducks under a wild hook from Marui.
Marui throws a right and a left that both miss.
Naoko Marui seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marui on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maldini misses with a straight right.
Marui looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Marui tries to clinch but Maldini moves away
and Maldini connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marui looks to score with a jab to the body but Maldini is just out of range.
Maldini throwing a counter right hand but Marui manages to avoid it.
Marui fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A swing and a miss from Maldini.
Maldini throws a hook to the side of Marui's head but Marui sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maldini avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Marui throws a right and a left that Maldini avoids nicely.
Marui takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Maldini swats away the attempt to clinch by Marui.
Marui misses with a double jab.
Marui swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Maldini counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Maldini misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Naoko Marui will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Marui throws a right and a left that Maldini avoids nicely.
Marui throws a shot from downtown. Maldini moves away and avoids it.
Maldini rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marui counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maldini throws a jab when Marui was well out of range.
Maldini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marui misses with a wild combination.
Maldini appears to be looking for a big counter.
Marui looks to land a combination but Maldini avoids it well.
Marui misses the shot to the body.
Maldini appears to be looking for a big counter.
Maldini is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Marui throws a lazy right hand but Maldini sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maldini was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marui throws a jab but it's blocked by Maldini.
Marui misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Marui misses with a series of wild punches.
A counter left hand to the body from Maldini misses its target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marui takes one on the button.
Marui misses with a series of wild punches.
Maldini keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maldini has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Maldini slips a jab and a cross from Marui.
Marui lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Maldini at a distance.
Maldini throws a hook but Marui avoids it easily.
Maldini keeps the fight on the outside.
A counter left hand to the body from Maldini misses its target.
Maldini swings for the body but Marui moves out of range.
Maldini takes a swing at Marui's ribcage but misses.
Marui steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Maldini.
Maldini slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Marui misses with a hook
and Maldini counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marui throws a shot from downtown. Maldini moves away and avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marui wants to clinch up but Maldini keeps it at a distance.
Maldini is looking to counter punch.
Marui tries to clinch there but Maldini circles away.
Marui lands a nice looking body shot.
No joy there for Marui, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Maldini was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Marui misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maldini.
Maldini takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Maldini keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Maldini misses the target.
Marui fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like Maldini was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Maldini scores with a jab.
Maldini thuds a left hand into Marui's body.
Marui ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Naoko Marui seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marui dips to his left and cracks Maldini with an uppercut!
Maldini thuds his right hand into Marui's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maldini throws a shot from downtown. Marui moves away and avoids it.
Marui throws out a counter right but Maldini avoids it with no problem.
Nice defenses there by Maldini.
A little feinted left hand from Maldini on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Marui misses with a double jab
and Maldini counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maldini throws a lazy right hand but Marui sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maldini takes one to the chin there.
Maldini misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maldini showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marui.
Maldini is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Marui throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little feinted left hand from Maldini on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Marui falls off balance throwing a combination
and Maldini counters with a straight right hand.
Naoko Marui is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maldini dodges the punch combination from Marui.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Marui misses.
Maldini looks to score with a jab to the body but Marui is just out of range.
Maldini avoids the body shot from Marui.
Maldini swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marui fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Marui throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marui misses the shot to the body.
Marui throws a looping overhand right but Maldini ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Maldini misses the target.
Marui just misses with a punch to the body.
Maldini lands with a good body shot.
Marui throws the left hand but Maldini avoids the punch easily.
A left and a right from Maldini both land. Nice combination.
Marui throws a nice looking combination but Maldini bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maldini appears to be looking for a big counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Naoko Marui showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Marui digs a good hook to Maldini's body.
Maldini misses with an uppercut
and Marui counters with a series of strikes. Maldini will be more careful next time no doubt.
Marui throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marui swings for the body but Maldini moves out of range.
Maldini ducks under a wild hook from Marui.
Marui misses with a wild combination.
Maldini is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Marui takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marui on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Maldini looks to throw the jab but Marui is out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Maldini 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Marui throws a nice looking combination but Maldini bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maldini is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Marui feints a jab promting Maldini to slip. Marui then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Maldini slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maldini looks to land a right hand but Marui moved out of range.
Marui swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Maldini.
Maldini looks to score with a jab to the body but Marui is just out of range.
Maldini fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Marui throws a right hand that Maldini ducks under and follows up with a left that Maldini also avoids with ease.
Marui rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maldini moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Marui rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maldini moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Marui rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maldini moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Marui takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Marui throws a body shot but no joy.
Marui throws a nice looking combination but Maldini bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Maldini wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Marui misses with an uppercut. Maldini saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Maldini on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Maldini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marui has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marui throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maldini counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Marui.
Marui tries to bum rush Maldini with a series of wild strikes but Maldini uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Maldini jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marui moves away from the strike by Maldini.
Maldini lands with a straight right. Marui didn't see that one coming.
Marui throws a body shot but no joy.
Marui misses with a wild body shot.
Marui fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Marui throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maldini connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Marui's hands.
Marui misses with a left hand
and Maldini counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marui misses with a hook. Maldini ducked under it nicely.
Marui swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Maldini counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maldini throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Marui drops his hands momentarily and Maldini takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Maldini throws a body shot but no joy.
Marui with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Marui misses with a shot to the body
and Maldini counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Marui throws a right and a left that Maldini avoids nicely.
Marui has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Marui scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Maldini waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marui.
Marui closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Marui throws a combination that misses
and Marui takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marui showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Maldini.
Marui throws the left hand but Maldini avoids the punch easily.
Maldini was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maldini slips under a jab from Marui.
Marui has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marui misses with a double jab.
Marui throws a body punch but Maldini moves out of range.
Maldini swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice defenses there by Marui.
Paulo Maldini has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maldini walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Left hook, right uppercut from Marui.
Marui throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maldini connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marui. Maldini does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marui ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maldini moves away.
Naoko Marui is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Marui throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Naoko Marui comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Marui has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Naoko Marui!
In his post fight interview, Naoko Marui started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tapu Koko (ranked 383 p4p, 1073 weight class) and Moritz Zimmerman (ranked 62 p4p, 165 weight class). Koko comes into the arena with Aotearoa blaring out of the sound system. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tapu Koko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Moritz Zimmerman!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zimmerman slips under a jab from Koko.
Zimmerman walks into a stiff left hand from Koko.
It looks like Moritz Zimmerman has been cut.
Koko throws a jab when Zimmerman was well out of range.
Koko throws a right hand that misses
so Zimmerman counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Zimmerman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Koko knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zimmerman on the ground.
Zimmerman wants to pass the guard but Koko is keeping the position.
Koko has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zimmerman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zimmerman throwing strikes but missing.
Koko trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zimmerman forces his way into half guard.
Zimmerman has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Koko defend it? Zimmerman steps over the head and cranks it - Koko is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Zimmerman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Moritz Zimmerman!
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