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CMMA 128 Seng v Lusen PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Raniel Mancuso (ranked 24142 p4p, 24094 weight class) and Alphonso Biggio (ranked 309 p4p, 318 weight class). Mancuso kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is O Retrô Ativo - Heróis do Status Quo. Biggio has chosen Chill Day as his entrance music. Alphonso Biggio told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Raniel Mancuso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alphonso Biggio!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biggio looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mancuso fires out a quick counter leg kick but Biggio just manages to avoid it.
Mancuso really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mancuso lands a nice looking body kick.
Mancuso instigates a clinch.
Biggio keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mancuso's efforts to push away.
Mancuso breaks from the clinch.
Mancuso clinches with his opponent.
Mancuso pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mancuso moves away from the strike by Biggio.
Mancuso tries to clinch up but Biggio circles away and keeps his distance.
Mancuso scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mancuso pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Biggio closes the distance and clinches up with Mancuso, looking for a takedown. Biggio pushes Mancuso against the cage but Mancuso circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No luck for Biggio with that takedown attempt.
Raniel Mancuso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alphonso Biggio.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biggio throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mancuso's waist but Mancuso gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Biggio off to one side.
Biggio misses with a takedown attempt
and Mancuso counters with a nice leg kick.
Mancuso stuffs the takedown attempt from Biggio. Biggio gets slowly back to his feet.
Mancuso moves into the clinch.
Mancuso escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mancuso misses with a takedown attempt - Biggio sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mancuso lands a head kick. Biggio smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Mancuso clinches.
Mancuso lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Biggio misses with a short punch on the inside.
Biggio throws a punch but it's blocked by Mancuso.
Mancuso landing knees to the body.
Biggio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mancuso escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mancuso throws a front kick that sends Biggio stumbling back into the cage.
Mancuso thumps Biggio with a low kick.
Mancuso gets caught napping as Biggio dives in and scores a takedown. Mancuso manages to retain guard.
Mancuso is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Biggio presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Mancuso's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mancuso tries to clinch there but Biggio circles away.
Biggio is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mancuso.
Mancuso takes the fight into the clinch.
Mancuso's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mancuso breaks the clinch.
Mancuso tries to close the distance and clinch up but Biggio swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Biggio closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mancuso circles away.
Mancuso is looking to counter punch.
No luck for Mancuso with that takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mancuso throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Biggio shoots in looking for a takedown. Mancuso tries to sprawl out of it but Biggio keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mancuso manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mancuso cracks Biggio with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mancuso fails with a takedown attempt.
Biggio shoots in but Mancuso avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mancuso misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mancuso fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Biggio on the side of the head.
Biggio shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mancuso as he avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mancuso throws a head kick but Biggio moves out of range.
Biggio tries to counter with a clinch but Mancuso shakes him off and moves away.
Mancuso fails in his attempt to clinch.
Biggio fails with a takedown attempt.
Biggio changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mancuso tries to avoid it but Biggio manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mancuso to the ground. Mancuso escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Biggio.
Mancuso misses with a few strikes there.
Biggio gets tackled into the cage by Mancuso. Mancuso maintains the clinch.
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!
Biggio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mancuso breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Biggio changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mancuso tries to avoid it but Biggio manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mancuso to the ground. Mancuso escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mancuso throws a head kick that half lands.
Biggio chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mancuso can pounce on him.
Biggio drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Raniel Mancuso dominated that round.
That's time! Mancuso's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mancuso throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Biggio.
Biggio shoots for a takedown but Mancuso saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mancuso fires out a quick counter leg kick but Biggio just manages to avoid it.
Raniel Mancuso is winning the standup battle so far.
Biggio has a takedown stuffed.
Mancuso connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mancuso dives in for a single leg takedown but Biggio sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mancuso blocks an uppercut.
Mancuso breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mancuso tries to clinch up but Biggio circles away and keeps his distance.
Biggio tries to counter with a clinch but Mancuso shakes him off and moves away.
Mancuso is trying hard to land a takedown here. Biggio sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mancuso is looking to slow Biggio down with leg kicks.
Mancuso throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nice sprawl there from Mancuso as Biggio shoots in.
Raniel Mancuso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alphonso Biggio.
Biggio swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mancuso tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Biggio paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biggio shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mancuso as he jumps to the side.
Mancuso scores with a head kick.
Biggio shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mancuso sprawls well. Mancuso wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Biggio gets slowly back to his feet.
Biggio on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Mancuso throws a head kick but Biggio moves out of range.
Mancuso throws a nice head kick!
Mancuso scores with a push kick.
Mancuso closes the distance and clinches up with Biggio, looking for a takedown. Mancuso pushes Biggio against the cage but Biggio circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Biggio shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Biggio showed some decent athleticism there.
Mancuso is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Biggio can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Biggio wants to work for an arm triangle but Mancuso is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Biggio is breathing heavily.
Biggio seems to be looking for submissions.
Biggio is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mancuso tries to kick Biggio off but Biggio keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biggio is working for a submission of some sort.
Mancuso kicks off Biggio and gets to his feet.
No joy there for Mancuso, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mancuso throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Mancuso gets a clinch.
Mancuso blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mancuso breaks from the clinch.
Raniel Mancuso is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Biggio takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Mancuso fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mancuso connects with a high kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mancuso wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mancuso misses with a few strikes there.
Mancuso pushes Biggio away with a front kick.
Mancuso tries to clinch but Biggio moves out of range.
Biggio with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mancuso counters with a one-two to the body.
Mancuso is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Biggio shoots in for a takedown but Mancuso shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Biggio walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Biggio closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mancuso quickly recovers to half guard.
Mancuso is trying to stand up here but Biggio is controlling him well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Raniel Mancuso dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Mancuso gets caught napping as Biggio dives in and scores a takedown. Mancuso manages to retain guard.
Mancuso keeping moving, preventing Biggio from controlling successfully.
Mancuso preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mancuso wants to stand and escape but Biggio is having none of it.
Biggio trying to control but Mancuso is working from the bottom.
Mancuso is looking to stand up but Biggio isn't so interested in that idea.
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.
Biggio wants to stand but Mancuso has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biggio postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mancuso is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Biggio, into his guard.
Mancuso slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Biggio working for a triangle but Mancuso defends it easily.
Mancuso stands up from Biggio's guard - Mancuso perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Biggio.
Mancuso is looking to clinch but Biggio is avoiding it.
Mancuso fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Biggio, pushing him back against the cage.
Mancuso breaks the clinch.
Mancuso with the inside leg kick.
Biggio is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mancuso's half guard.
Biggio is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Biggio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mancuso has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Biggio is on him like a limpet, forcing Mancuso back against the cage.
Mancuso lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mancuso utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mancuso is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Biggio to keep the fight standing.
Mancuso unloads a knee to the mid-section. Biggio lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mancuso's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mancuso moves into the clinch successfully.
Mancuso escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mancuso moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Biggio shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mancuso sprawls well. Mancuso wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Biggio gets slowly back to his feet.
Raniel Mancuso is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Biggio's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mancuso doesn't manage to clinch there - Biggio circles away.
Mancuso goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Mancuso throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mancuso throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Biggio.
Biggio shoots in for a double leg but Mancuso sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Raniel Mancuso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alphonso Biggio.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biggio shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mancuso but Mancuso pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mancuso throws a front kick that sends Biggio stumbling back into the cage.
Mancuso closes the distance and pushes Biggio back into the cage.
Biggio is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mancuso pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Biggio is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mancuso sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
As Biggio looks to move away, Mancuso throws a big counter combo but Biggio just gets out of the way.
Alphonso Biggio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mancuso works over Biggio's head and body with a nice combination.
Crunch! Mancuso slams his shin into Biggio's torso.
Biggio takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mancuso lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Biggio is defended easily by Mancuso.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raniel Mancuso showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mancuso has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raniel Mancuso!
In his post fight interview, Raniel Mancuso started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Android Boxer (ranked 24287 p4p, 4782 weight class) and James Williams (ranked 712 p4p, 592 weight class). James Williams will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Android Boxer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Williams!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boxer looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
 It looks like Android Boxer has been cut.
Williams misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Boxer swings away with a body shot that misses
and Williams makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Boxer really felt that one!
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boxer could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Williams displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boxer throws out the jab.
Boxer closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Williams thuds his shin into the meat of Boxer's side.
A slow jab from Boxer misses its intended target.
Williams swats away the attempt to clinch by Boxer.
Williams tries for a takedown but Boxer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Williams scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Boxer is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). James Williams!
An out of breath and clearly excited James Williams thanked HELLBENT for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Project One (ranked 6258 p4p, 2976 weight class) and Rob Rush (ranked 669 p4p, 432 weight class). Rob Rush 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Project One!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rob Rush!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rush throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rush will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rush throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Rush tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but One was well out of range. Poor timing from Rush.
Rush lunges at One with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by One's hand.
Good shot there by Rush.
Rush blocks a head kick by One.
Rush is clearly trying to counter these attacks from One with a body shot.
Rob Rush seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
One slips under a jab.
One seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rush cracks One with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rush throws a series of punches but One avoids them all with ease.
One chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rush scores with a sloppy right hand. One should have avoided that one.
Rush lands with an overhand left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rush lands with a shot to the body.
Rush throws a good cross that connects.
Rush goes for a double leg but One avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as One continues to drive forward.
Rush with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rush connects with a good right hand that stumbles One. One circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rush lands the left hand.
One fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rush is out of range.
Donk. Rush catches One right on the button with a cross.
One displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rush throws out the jab.
Rush shoots in for a takedown but One shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A jab lands there for Rush.
Rush throws an uppercut from half a mile away. One sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rush 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.
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!
Rush moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
One lands with a slapping head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
One throws a low kick, looking for Rush's leg but Rush calmly moves out of range.
Rush has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rush throws a right and a left that both miss.
One misses with an uppercut.
One takes one to the side of the head.
Rush lunges at One with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by One's hand.
Rush connects with a single shot there.
Rush scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rush misses with a wild body shot.
Rush scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rush scores with a nice head shot.
Jab, jab by Rush - just one landing.
One misses with a hook. Rush ducked under it nicely.
Rush throws a shot to the body.
Rush slips a straight right by One.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Rush throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
One tries to move into range but Rush moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rush misses the jab.
A head kick misses from One.
One slips under a jab.
One tries to move into range but Rush moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rush connects with a nice looking jab.
One looks for a takedown but Rush sprawls well.
One is breathing heavily.
Rush scores with a sloppy right hand. One should have avoided that one.
Rush is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! One had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
One takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rush throws a right and a left that One avoids nicely.
Rush connects with a right hand. One shakes it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rush uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before One has time to react.
 One is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
One tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rush paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rush shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
One is wriggling around but Rush manages to pass to half guard.
Rush keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
One is looking for a sweep. Rush is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rush is looking to take a break and control but One is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rush controlling the pace.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rush throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rush not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Rush dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nice jab there from Rush.
Rush misses with an uppercut. One saw that one coming.
One dodges the punch combination from Rush.
Rush keeps the fight on the outside.
One wants to clinch.
One slips under a jab.
One stuffs the takedown attempt from Rush. Rush gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
One's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rush connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! One scrambles back to his feet.
Rush misses with a body shot.
One swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rush connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between One's hands.
Rush blocks a head kick by One.
Rush shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Rush not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rush trying to control the action but One is working from the bottom.
Rush is trying to work for a kimura but One is defending well.
Rush throwing shots but One is blocking nicely.
One is looking to improve his position.
Rush moves into full mount! One won't be happy about that!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
One is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rush putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Rush controlling from mount.
One tries to lock up and control but Rush gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
One is desperately trying to improve his position but Rush has a good base and remains in mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rush sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
One is trying desperately to improve position.
Rush working One over with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rush in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Rush controlling from mount.
Rush throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The referee warns One that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
One is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Rush landing punches.
One working to try and regain half guard.
Rush throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for One because Rush loaded up on that one.
One manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
Rush thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed One's head.
Rush is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
One is trying to get back to full guard.
Rush stalling.
One avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rush.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rush not landing any meaningful shots this time.
One keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
One avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rush.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rush connects with a nice short shot to One's temple.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Rush showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! One's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
One moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rush jabs at One's body.
A big left from Rush misses.
Rush misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
One swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
One throws an off balance right hand
and Rush counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rush throws a right hand that One ducks under and follows up with a left that One also avoids with ease.
One is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Rush's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Rush swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rush lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rush 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.
One swings away with a leg kick that misses.
One swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rush stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rush looks to land a combination. One sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by One.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rush loads up on a big right hand but One slips the punch.
One has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from One there as he acknowledges the shot.
One slips a straight right by Rush.
One shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rush stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rush wants it to stay on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rush lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rush lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Oh One is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
One looks up at the clock. Bad move! Rush lands a right hand from hell, dropping One. Rush pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rob Rush!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yves Marchant (ranked 3023 p4p, 3044 weight class) and Danny Sullivan (ranked 297 p4p, 299 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Marchant might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to gandagana. The crowd seem to be enjoying Sullivan's choice of entrance music: The Pogues - Streams of Whiskey. Yves Marchant could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Danny Sullivan's chin.
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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 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Yves Marchant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Danny Sullivan!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sullivan closes the distance and clinches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Marchant as Sullivan tries to tie him up.
Sullivan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marchant has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Sullivan clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Sullivan is in bad spot here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sullivan trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
I would not like to be Sullivan right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan trying to get back to his feet but Marchant is in full control for now.
What can Sullivan do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Sullivan is really stuck here.
Marchant controls the position.
Marchant 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, Sullivan has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Marchant looking for the choke but no joy.
Marchant is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Sullivan defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Marchant is persistently looking for the submission but Sullivan is defending it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marchant working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Sullivan tries to escape but Marchant has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marchant is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Sullivan trying to control but not successfully.
Marchant has got his arm under Sullivan's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Sullivan has spun round into Marchant's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Marchant looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Marchant looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Marchant has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sullivan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marchant keeping moving, preventing Sullivan from controlling successfully.
Marchant looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Marchant is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Marchant keeping moving, preventing Sullivan from controlling successfully.
Sullivan passes Marchant's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marchant works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sullivan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sullivan is sitting in close to Marchant's body. Marchant has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Sullivan is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Sullivan is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Marchant.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Yves Marchant!
Our winner, Yves Marchant, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Baki Hanma (ranked 6285 p4p, 1658 weight class) and Brett Keane (ranked 455 p4p, 166 weight class). Hanma comes to the cage accompanied by B-Complex - Beautiful Lies. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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145
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Baki Hanma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brett Keane!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanma gets a clinch.
Keane breaks from the clinch.
Hanma has taken the fight to the clinch.
Keane prevents a body shot from Hanma.
Keane blocks a body shot from Hanma.
Hanma swings wildly with an uppercut but Keane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Keane pushes Hanma back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Keane.
Keane lands a shoulder strike.
Keane manages to break the clinch.
Keane listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
It looks like Baki Hanma has been cut.
Hanma walks into a straight right hand from Keane.
Keane is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hanma.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Keane misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice uppercut there from Hanma.
Keane throws a hook to the side of Hanma's head but Hanma sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hanma tries to clinch but Keane is having none of it.
Keane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Keane tries to get set, Hanma tries to push him back and clinch up but Keane manages to avoid the attempt.
Hanma scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hanma throws out a powerful jab.
Keane throws a big shot that misses.
Keane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hanma throws out the jab.
Hanma wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice straight punches there by Hanma. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hanma.
Hanma throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Keane on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keane throws a lazy right hand but Hanma sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Keane lands a really nice looking cross but Hanma seems unphased.
Hanma closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Keane lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hanma backwards.
Keane misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Keane.
Keane throws a head punch that misses.
Hanma lands a left hand.
Keane's coach down at Crapollas Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Keane's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hanma is trying to pull guard but Keane has him pressed against the cage.
Hanma jumps guard but Keane stands there with Hanma around his waist. Hanma gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hanma jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Keane walks away with a smile on his face. Hanma gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Baki Hanma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big left from Hanma misses.
Keane throws a jab when Hanma was well out of range.
Keane walks into a straight right hand from Hanma.
Keane misses with a looping right.
Hanma fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
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!
Hanma misses with a hook.
Keane cracks Hanma with an open hand slap.
A telegraphed right hand from Hanma misses the target.
Hanma moves away from the strike by Keane.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hanma looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keane loads up on a big right hand but Hanma slips the punch.
A big left from Keane misses.
Hanma closes the distance and pushes Keane back into the cage.
Hanma tries to throw a body punch but Keane avoids it by throwing Hanma back against the cage.
Hanma jumps guard.
Hanma looking for a guillotine here but Keane defends easily.
Keane wants to stand but Hanma has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hanma escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Keane gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hanma looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanma is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hanma is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Keane defends well.
Hanma has a closed guard, preventing Keane from standing up.
Hanma throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hanma is looking for a triangle but Keane pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hanma has a closed guard, preventing Keane from standing up.
Hanma looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hanma has a closed guard, preventing Keane from standing up.
Keane stands and steps away. Hanma gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Nice straight punches there by Keane. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Keane.
Keane uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hanma tries to clinch up but Keane circles away and keeps his distance.
Keane scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hanma is rocked!
Baki Hanma's cut is getting worse.
Hanma clinches.
Oh Hanma is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Keane manages to break the clinch.
A left lands for Hanma.
Hanma seems to have got his legs back now.
A slow jab from Keane misses its intended target.
Hanma seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Keane takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Keane walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
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 Baki Hanma will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Baki Hanma's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hanma slips under a jab.
Keane looks to throw the jab but Hanma is out of range.
Keane waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hanma.
Keane throws an overhand right that lands on Hanma's shoulder, as Hanma tries to avoid the shot.
Hanma lands an overhand right.
Keane misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Keane circles away from the clinch attempt.
Keane defending well as Hanma loads up on a big left hand.
Brett Keane seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hanma connects with a body shot.
Hanma moves away from the strike by Keane.
Hanma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Keane throws out the jab.
Hanma missing with a left hand there. Keane was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Keane avoids the body shot from Hanma.
Keane throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hanma was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Keane throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hanma on the side of the head.
Hanma is looking to clinch.
Keane with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hanma to score with a decent uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keane on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hanma tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Keane paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hanma fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hanma tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Keane paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A slow jab from Keane misses its intended target.
Keane lands a big right hand that sends Hanma crashing to the mat! Keane stays standing though and waves Hanma back to his feet!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanma slips a straight right by Keane.
Hanma swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hanma scores with a sloppy right hand. Keane should have avoided that one.
Hanma misses with a body shot.
Keane looks to land a left hand but Hanma moved out of range nicely.
Hanma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Keane darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Keane throws an uppercut from hell that sends Hanma clean off his feet! He's out cold! Keane stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brett Keane!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Togoldor Artag (ranked 2076 p4p, 1314 weight class) and Lorenzo Bianchi (ranked 291 p4p, 200 weight class). Lorenzo Bianchi told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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218
5 - 5 - 1 |
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203
7 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Togoldor Artag!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Lorenzo Bianchi!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Artag blocks a low kick nicely.
Artag connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bianchi. Bianchi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bianchi dodges the punch combination from Artag.
Bianchi moves out of range as Artag strikes.
Artag is looking to score with low kicks.
Bianchi throws a sloppy head kick and Artag moves out of range easily.
Artag throws a body punch but Bianchi moves out of range.
Bianchi throws a leg kick
and Artag counters with a good low kick that Bianchi was not able to check.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Artag throws a lazy head kick
and Bianchi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Artag tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And Bianchi responds with a good body kick, but Artag manages to step out the way in time.
Artag lands a left and a right that send Bianchi crashing to the mat, dazed. Artag thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
 It looks like Lorenzo Bianchi has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Artag stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bianchi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick by Artag - that's a beauty! Bianchi is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Artag can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Togoldor Artag!
Our winner, Togoldor Artag, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Fist (ranked 1956 p4p, 1584 weight class) and Sey La Vie (ranked 250 p4p, 205 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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270
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280
9 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Big Fist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sey La Vie!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
La Vie slips under a jab from Fist.
Fist bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps La Vie's head backwards.
It looks like Sey La Vie has been cut.
A right-left combo lands from Fist.
La Vie slips a jab from Fist.
Fist lands a glancing blow to the side of La Vie's head.
Big Fist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Vie ducks under a wild hook from Fist.
Fist swings for the body but La Vie moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on La Vie's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fist waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract La Vie.
La Vie lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
La Vie takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A punch lands to the side of La Vie 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Fist!
La Vie moves away from the strike by Fist.
Oooooh!!! Fist has knocked La Vie down with a huge combo! Fist steps away and waves a wobbly La Vie back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
That has opened up Sey La Vie's cut even more.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fist scores with a nice head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fist.
Fist throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent La Vie stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fist cracks La Vie with a good jab.
La Vie takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
La Vie ducks right into an uppercut from Fist.
La Vie avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looks like Fist has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fist's jab looks to have found its range, popping La Vie under the eye.
Fist fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fist is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
La Vie takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The cut above Sey La Vie's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Fist is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fist scores with a nice right hand.
La Vie with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fist to score with a decent uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fist listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fist scores with a jab. La Vie acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sey La Vie's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Fist stuns La Vie with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fist throws an off balance right hand
and La Vie counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Big Fist has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fist changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fist lands a jab to the nose.
La Vie has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from La Vie there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Big Fist dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fist throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
La Vie looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fist misses with a jab, cross combination.
La Vie is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Fist rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but La Vie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fist uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before La Vie has time to react.
Fist swinging wildly here.
Big Fist is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fist with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
La Vie takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fist scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A combination from Fist does no damage.
A nice side step and La Vie releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
La Vie walks into a stiff left hand from Fist.
Fist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but La Vie manages to avoid it.
La Vie looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fist jabs at La Vie's body.
Big Fist is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fist moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice shot by Fist.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Sey La Vie's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Big Fist!
After winning the bout, Big Fist thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vasili Lobchov (ranked 1531 p4p, 1362 weight class) and Frank Morrison (ranked 216 p4p, 185 weight class). Morrison has chosen Dead By Daylight - Legion Theme as his entrance music. Frank Morrison has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vasili Lobchov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Morrison!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morrison fails to land with a series of punches.
Lobchov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Morrison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lobchov feinted with a counter takedown.
Morrison falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lobchov counters by clinching up.
Lobchov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Morrison throws a head punch that misses.
Morrison cracks Lobchov with a nice body shot.
Lobchov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lobchov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Morrison's brow.
Morrison breaks the clinch.
Lobchov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Morrison.
Morrison throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lobchov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lobchov. Morrison does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Lobchov. No joy for Morrison on that attempt.
Lobchov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Morrison sprawls and moves away.
Morrison takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lobchov moves away.
Morrison rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lobchov counters with a single leg into guard. Morrison didn't expect that.
Lobchov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've been hearing good reports from Lobchov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Morrison wants to sweep here but Lobchov controlling him for the moment.
Lobchov trying to control the position from guard on top but Morrison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lobchov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lobchov wants to control from the top but Morrison keeps moving.
Morrison controlling the position.
Lobchov trying to control the position from guard on top but Morrison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morrison looking for a sweep. Not yet Morrison, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lobchov trying to control but Morrison is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Morrison wants to sweep here but Lobchov controlling him for the moment.
Lobchov being controlled here momentarily.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Morrison shoots in looking for a takedown. Lobchov tries to sprawl out of it but Morrison keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lobchov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lobchov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Morrison.
Morrison throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lobchov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Morrison is in Lobchov's guard.
Morrison trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lobchov has control of Morrison's left arm, preventing Morrison from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lobchov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lobchov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morrison won't allow Lobchov to sweep him here.
Lobchov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Morrison trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Morrison lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morrison throws a big right hand that misses.
Morrison throwing strikes but missing.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Morrison just misses with a punch to the body.
Lobchov attempts a counter takedown but Morrison avoids it well and moves away.
Morrison has a takedown stuffed.
Vasili Lobchov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Morrison.
Nice shot lands for Morrison.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lobchov drops his hands momentarily and Morrison takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Morrison getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Morrison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Morrison misses with a wild body shot.
Lobchov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lobchov fails to land the takedown.
Morrison lands the left hand.
Frank Morrison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lobchov ducks under a wild hook from Morrison.
Lobchov feinted with a counter takedown.
Morrison just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lobchov. Morrison does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Morrison 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.
Morrison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Decent striking displayed by Morrison there.
Good exchange - Lobchov coming out on top.
Morrison has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Morrison misses with an uppercut.
Frank Morrison seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Morrison fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Morrison has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lobchov closes the distance and clinches.
Morrison lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lobchov blocks a body shot from Morrison.
Morrison has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lobchov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lobchov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A body shot lands from Morrison.
Morrison blocks a body shot from Lobchov.
Morrison takes an elbow to the temple.
Morrison lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lobchov backwards.
Lobchov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Morrison - that landed with a thud.
Lobchov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice right hand lands inside from Morrison.
Morrison tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lobchov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Morrison tries to work over Lobchov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lobchov lands with a short shot to the head.
Lobchov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lobchov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lobchov tries a body shot but Morrison blocks it.
Morrison tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Morrison throws a punch but it's blocked by Lobchov.
Lobchov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Morrison doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Lobchov - that landed with a thud.
Morrison works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morrison throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lobchov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lobchov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Morrison doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Morrison manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Morrison got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lobchov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Morrison has managed to get both his arms back between Lobchov's legs - danger averted.
Morrison has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrison postures up and lands a big shot to Lobchov's brow.
Morrison lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Morrison throws a big elbow that misses.
Morrison scoring with punches to the head and body.
Morrison is in close to Lobchov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Morrison's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Morrison throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Morrison throws a big right hand that misses.
Morrison wants to control from the top but Lobchov keeps moving.
Lobchov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrison with a nice head shot there.
Lobchov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Lobchov is fighting to break Morrison's control of his arms but Morrison is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Let's hope that Morrison has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Morrison looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lobchov is one step ahead there.
Lobchov is fighting to break Morrison's control of his arms but Morrison is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lobchov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Morrison swats away the attempt to clinch by Lobchov.
Lobchov fails in his attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Morrison was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lobchov tries to clinch there but Morrison circles away.
Morrison tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lobchov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Morrison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morrison misses with a straight right.
Morrison throws a body punch but Lobchov moves out of range.
Morrison gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Morrison lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lobchov backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Frank Morrison will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Lobchov darts in and clinches Morrison up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Morrison.
Lobchov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Morrison lands with a right to the head.
Morrison takes an elbow to the forehead.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lobchov.
Lobchov misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Morrison.
Morrison tries a body shot but Lobchov blocks it.
Lobchov works on Morrison's body with a couple of short punches.
Morrison escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Morrison scores with a jab.
Lobchov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Morrison quickly recovers to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morrison wants to control but Lobchov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Morrison is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lobchov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lobchov seems to be working for a kimura but Morrison defends the submission attempt.
Morrison wants to get back to full guard.
Morrison has his hands clasped together around Lobchov's back. He's all about the action.
Morrison is pressing down on Lobchov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Morrison keeping moving, preventing Lobchov from controlling successfully.
Morrison looking for a sweep. Not yet Morrison, not yet.
Vasili Lobchov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Morrison keeping full guard, as Lobchov tries to pass.
Morrison controlling the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lobchov advances position into side control!
Morrison is not content to let Lobchov control the position.
Morrison wants to control but Lobchov postures up.
Morrison is not content to let Lobchov control the position.
Morrison tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lobchov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrison keeps trying to improve his position.
Morrison sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Morrison is trying to maintain the position but Lobchov is very close to passing his half guard.
Lobchov is working for a submission of some sort.
Lobchov is working for a submission of some sort.
Morrison is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
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.
Morrison gets back to full guard.
Lobchov wants to control from the top but Morrison keeps moving.
Morrison is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Frank Morrison is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Morrison trying to control the action but Lobchov is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lobchov wants to improve his position but Morrison is controlling well.
Morrison working Lobchov over with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Vasili Lobchov.
I think Morrison 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Morrison!
Frank Morrison thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mehdi Kanaani (ranked 521 p4p, 957 weight class) and Lyoha Nagibatel (ranked 70 p4p, 130 weight class). Kanaani comes to the cage accompanied by Dr. Dre ft. Snoop Dogg - Nuthin' But A G Thang. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mehdi Kanaani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lyoha Nagibatel!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kanaani loads up on a big right hand but Nagibatel slips the punch.
Nagibatel digs a good hook to Kanaani's body.
Nagibatel misses with a wild body shot.
Kanaani throws a hook to the side of Nagibatel's head but Nagibatel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lyoha Nagibatel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch lands to the side of Kanaani 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nagibatel circles away from the clinch attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nagibatel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kanaani's head backwards.
Nagibatel gets tackled into the cage by Kanaani. Kanaani maintains the clinch.
Nagibatel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Nagibatel fails to land.
Kanaani looking to stall.
Kanaani drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nagibatel pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kanaani looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kanaani moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nagibatel scores with a nice right hand.
Kanaani blocks a low kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kanaani displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nagibatel throws out the jab.
Nagibatel lands a nice shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Nagibatel.
Nagibatel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kanaani throws a series of punches but Nagibatel moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Kanaani.
Kanaani throws out a loose jab but Nagibatel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kanaani connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nagibatel momentarily.
Kanaani has Nagibatel up against the cage in a clinch.
Kanaani is trying to drag Nagibatel to the mat but Nagibatel just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nagibatel has a couple of punches blocked by Kanaani.
Nagibatel tries a body shot but Kanaani blocks it.
Kanaani blocking some punches.
Nagibatel tries to work over Kanaani's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kanaani trying to stall but Nagibatel improves his position.
Nagibatel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nagibatel lands with a light punch inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kanaani blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nagibatel lands a shoulder strike.
Nagibatel working aggressively here.
Kanaani scores with a shot to the side of Nagibatel's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kanaani.
Nagibatel lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nagibatel throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kanaani.
Nagibatel throws a punch but it's blocked by Kanaani.
Kanaani misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nagibatel tries to work over Kanaani's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kanaani scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Nagibatel - that landed with a thud.
Nagibatel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kanaani backwards.
Kanaani is stalling here.
Kanaani blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nagibatel throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kanaani is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mehdi Kanaani. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nagibatel throws a punch but it's blocked by Kanaani.
Nagibatel struggles to land a body shot inside as Kanaani controls his hands.
Kanaani drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kanaani has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Nagibatel regains guard immediately.
Nagibatel told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Nagibatel looking for a sweep. Not yet Nagibatel, not yet.
Kanaani trying to control but Nagibatel is working from the bottom.
Nagibatel is controlling Kanaani's posture.
Nagibatel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nagibatel has Kanaani pulled in close to control his posture.
Kanaani 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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kanaani with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nagibatel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nagibatel ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kanaani fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nagibatel throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nagibatel misses with a low kick.
Kanaani sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nagibatel lands with a nice body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Nagibatel does it's job there.
Nagibatel throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lyoha Nagibatel dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kanaani tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kanaani on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nagibatel scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kanaani misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nagibatel jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nagibatel sizes up Kanaani with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kanaani shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nagibatel sprawls well. Nagibatel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kanaani gets slowly back to his feet.
Nagibatel tries to land a front kick but Kanaani steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nagibatel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kanaani checks a leg kick.
Kanaani tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Nagibatel manages to circle out of the way.
Kanaani cracks Nagibatel with a good jab.
Nagibatel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kanaani counters with a straight right hand.
Kanaani throws a series of punches but Nagibatel avoids them all with ease.
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!
Nagibatel stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nagibatel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nagibatel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kanaani misses with a body punch
and Nagibatel counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nagibatel bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lyoha Nagibatel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagibatel lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kanaani misses with an uppercut. Nagibatel saw that one coming.
Nagibatel lands a leg kick that knocks Kanaani off balance momentarily.
Nagibatel misses with a hook. Kanaani ducked under it nicely.
Nagibatel jabs Kanaani to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nagibatel has Kanaani up against the cage in a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nagibatel misses with a punch to the body.
Nagibatel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nagibatel throws a head punch that misses.
Lyoha Nagibatel seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kanaani wants to take the fight to the mat but Nagibatel manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kanaani is trying to stall.
Nagibatel working aggressively here.
Nagibatel throws a punch but it's blocked by Kanaani.
Kanaani tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagibatel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nagibatel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nagibatel struggles to land a body shot inside as Kanaani controls his hands.
Kanaani changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nagibatel fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mehdi Kanaani. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nagibatel throws a head kick that misses.
Nagibatel clobbers Kanaani with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kanaani has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nagibatel.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kanaani looking to score a takedown here. Nagibatel is defending well but Kanaani drives through and ends up in Nagibatel's guard.
Kanaani missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nagibatel has his feet on Kanaani's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Kanaani fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nagibatel on the side of the head.
Kanaani tries to clinch there but Nagibatel circles away.
Kanaani misses the jab.
Nagibatel swats away the attempt to clinch by Kanaani.
Nagibatel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kanaani's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagibatel walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nagibatel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kanaani has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nagibatel scores with a nice head shot.
Nagibatel lands a body shot.
Kanaani is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kanaani closes the distance and clinches.
Kanaani breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Nagibatel misses its intended target.
Kanaani throws a combination. Nagibatel tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Lyoha Nagibatel has been cut.
Kanaani lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nagibatel circles away quickly and effectively.
Nagibatel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nagibatel throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nagibatel lands a shoulder strike.
Kanaani blocks a body shot from Nagibatel.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nagibatel as Kanaani tries to tie him up.
Nagibatel gets underhooks to prevent Kanaani's takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nagibatel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kanaani - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nagibatel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kanaani's elbow.
Nagibatel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kanaani drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nagibatel pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nagibatel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kanaani has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nagibatel lands a right hook to the body.
Kanaani is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nagibatel blocks a jab.
Nagibatel has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nagibatel fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kanaani checks it well.
Kanaani gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kanaani has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nagibatel avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel misses with the head strike.
Kanaani has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nagibatel avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lyoha Nagibatel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lyoha Nagibatel's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. 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.
Kanaani throws out a loose jab but Nagibatel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kanaani lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nagibatel tries to keep at a distance but Kanaani has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nagibatel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nagibatel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kanaani lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Nagibatel moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nagibatel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kanaani throws an elbow that misses. Nagibatel uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kanaani's guard. Nice move by Nagibatel!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nagibatel preventing the sweep.
Kanaani is trying to keep Nagibatel in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kanaani lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Nagibatel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kanaani.
Nagibatel seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mehdi Kanaani overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kanaani trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nagibatel pulls Kanaani in close to his closed guard and prevents Kanaani from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nagibatel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nagibatel trying to control the position here.
Kanaani landing some decent shots from guard.
Nagibatel keeping moving, preventing Kanaani from controlling successfully.
Kanaani working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nagibatel managing to control the position.
Kanaani stands up over Nagibatel, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kanaani throwing strikes but missing.
Kanaani trying to control the position from guard on top but Nagibatel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nagibatel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kanaani.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nagibatel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nagibatel connects with a solid leg kick.
Kanaani tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kanaani lands with a hook. Nagibatel tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kanaani fails with a takedown attempt.
Nagibatel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nagibatel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kanaani keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kanaani throws a body shot but no joy.
Nagibatel throws out a powerful jab.
Nagibatel lands a jab.
Nagibatel avoids the body shot from Kanaani.
Nagibatel blocks a jab.
Nagibatel throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lyoha Nagibatel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice defenses there by Kanaani.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nagibatel scores with a hook to the body. Kanaani takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nagibatel with a hook.
Kanaani lands a jab-cross combination.
Kanaani clinches up with Nagibatel and pushes him back against the cage.
Mehdi Kanaani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kanaani has Nagibatel pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nagibatel manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nagibatel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nagibatel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kanaani's elbow.
Kanaani lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Nagibatel.
Nagibatel prevents a body shot from Kanaani.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mehdi Kanaani.
I think Nagibatel 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyoha Nagibatel!
A very excited looking Lyoha Nagibatel made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Keith Seng (ranked 547 p4p, 1046 weight class) and Da Lusen (ranked 73 p4p, 143 weight class). Keith Seng could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Da Lusen's chin.
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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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Keith Seng!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Da Lusen!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lusen moves in looking to clinch but Seng pushes him off.
Lusen moves in looking to clinch but Seng pushes him off.
Lusen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lusen misses with a right hand
and Seng connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lusen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Seng wants to land a leg kick but Lusen is out of range.
Lusen throws a counter combo.
Lusen throws a body shot but no joy.
Lusen throws a jab but it's blocked by Seng.
Seng is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lusen.
Lusen misses with a low kick as Seng jumps back.
Lusen moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lusen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Seng throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lusen.
Seng is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lusen.
Lusen scores with the left hand. Seng knows he should have avoided that one.
Lusen connects with a leg kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seng lands with a light punch inside.
Seng throws a head punch that misses.
Seng working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Seng misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lusen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Seng tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lusen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Seng misses with a wild body shot.
Seng turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Seng takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Seng is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lusen.
Lusen walks into a straight right hand from Seng.
Lusen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Seng. Seng obviously looking to wear him down.
Lusen looks to land a left hand but Seng moved out of range nicely.
Lusen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Seng sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Seng seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Seng ducks under a wild hook from Lusen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Seng works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lusen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Seng in his tracks.
Lusen misses with a two punch combination.
Seng gets tackled into the cage by Lusen. Lusen maintains the clinch.
Lusen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lusen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Seng moves away.
Lusen has managed to clinch.
Lusen manages to break the clinch.
Seng ducks under a wild hook from Lusen.
Lusen misses with an uppercut
and Seng counters with a nice body kick.
Seng throws a leg kick but Lusen moved away.
Lusen loads up on a big right hand but Seng slips the punch.
Lusen throws an off balance right hand
and Seng counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Seng lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lusen at a distance.
A nice combination there by Lusen.
Seng slips under a jab.
A big right from Lusen misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Seng.
 Lusen is rocked!
Lusen throws an off balance right hand
and Seng counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lusen's knee momentarily.
Lusen is still on wobbly legs! Can Seng finish him?
Lusen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lusen seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice straight punches there by Seng. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Seng.
Lusen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Seng throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lusen is looking to clinch.
The fighters circling - Lusen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Whack! Seng lands a heavy head kick that drops Lusen. The ref tackles Seng to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Lusen was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Keith Seng!
An out of breath Keith Seng 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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