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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pete Tyler (ranked 6153 p4p, 4285 weight class) and Zahbit Lovanov (ranked 571 p4p, 487 weight class). 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Pete Tyler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zahbit Lovanov!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyler misses with an uppercut
and Lovanov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lovanov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lovanov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lovanov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lovanov cracks Tyler with a solid left hand.
Lovanov sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lovanov throwing strikes but missing.
Tyler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyler is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lovanov scoring with some ground and pound.
 It looks like Pete Tyler has been cut.
Lovanov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyler working for a triangle but Lovanov defends it easily.
Lovanov throws a big elbow that misses.
Lovanov pushes down on Tyler's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lovanov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lovanov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lovanov wants to control but Tyler is keeping him busy.
Lovanov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tyler is looking for a sweep. Lovanov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tyler looking for submissions off his back.
Lovanov wants to pass the guard but Tyler is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyler has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Lovanov. Oh but Tyler has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Lovanov goes limp - he's gone! Tyler jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Pete Tyler!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Corey McGraugh (ranked 2528 p4p, 3669 weight class) and Nikola Tesla (ranked 326 p4p, 439 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Corey McGraugh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nikola Tesla!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - McGraugh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McGraugh lands a lovely overhand right.
Tesla is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGraugh.
McGraugh missing with a left hand there. Tesla was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tesla just misses with a punch to the body.
Tesla throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGraugh showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tesla.
McGraugh attempts a counter takedown but Tesla avoids it well and moves away.
We've been informed that Tesla has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Tesla misses with a hook to the body
and McGraugh counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
McGraugh has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
McGraugh scores with a couple of good head shots there.
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!
McGraugh looking to control but Tesla is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tesla is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGraugh controlling the position easily from mount.
McGraugh has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
McGraugh trying to control but Tesla is having none of it.
McGraugh breaks from Tesla's wrist control and lands an elbow.
McGraugh lands a couple of good shots and Tesla has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Tesla trying to control the action but McGraugh just sinks the hooks in.
Tesla is really stuck here.
Tesla manages to reverse the position and now he's in McGraugh's guard. Nice work there by Tesla.
Tesla content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because McGraugh has locked up a guillotine! McGraugh's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Tesla is holding on here and McGraugh must be using up a lot of energy. Tesla has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! McGraugh gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Corey McGraugh!
Corey McGraugh spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Miles O Brien (ranked 3882 p4p, 3252 weight class) and Nikolai Tsavieva (ranked 458 p4p, 404 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Miles O Brien!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nikolai Tsavieva!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Brien throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice takedown defense from O Brien. No joy for Tsavieva on that attempt.
O Brien lands with a hook. Tsavieva tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice body punch from O Brien.
O Brien cracks Tsavieva with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tsavieva misses the shot to the body.
No joy there for O Brien, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tsavieva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A telegraphed right hand from O Brien misses the target.
Tsavieva misses the shot to the body.
O Brien looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
O Brien's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tsavieva under the eye.
O Brien slips under a jab from Tsavieva.
Tsavieva takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
O Brien throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
O Brien tests Tsavieva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tsavieva misses with a takedown attempt - O Brien sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Brien wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
O Brien throws a hook but Tsavieva blocks it.
Tsavieva misses with a takedown attempt - O Brien sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Miles O Brien has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikolai Tsavieva.
O Brien catches Tsavieva with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
O Brien staying out of range there.
A jab lands there for O Brien.
O Brien misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tsavieva.
Tsavieva throws a right hand that misses
and O Brien counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
O Brien swings for the body but Tsavieva moves out of range.
O Brien thuds his right hand into Tsavieva's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tsavieva throws a hook to the side of O Brien's head but O Brien sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
O Brien defending well as Tsavieva loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Brien tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tsavieva was well out of range. Poor timing from O Brien.
O Brien scores with a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
O Brien connects with a solid leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Tsavieva checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
O Brien is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tsavieva lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but O Brien circles away quickly and effectively.
A solid leg kick lands there for O Brien.
O Brien cracks Tsavieva with an open hand slap.
O Brien misses with a hook
and Tsavieva counters with a nice uppercut.
Tsavieva moves to clinch but O Brien breaks away
and O Brien counters with a lovely straight right hand!
O Brien connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
O Brien lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tsavieva avoids the body shot from O Brien.
Tsavieva misses the shot to the body.
O Brien scores with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Tsavieva. That snapped O Brien's head back.
Tsavieva with a jab.
O Brien slips a jab from Tsavieva.
O Brien jabs Tsavieva to the body, keeping him at a distance.
O Brien throws a hook to the side of Tsavieva's head but Tsavieva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tsavieva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from O Brien.
Tsavieva lands with a good body shot.
O Brien throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
O Brien dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
O Brien throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tsavieva tries to bum rush O Brien with a series of wild strikes but O Brien uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
O Brien throwing a counter right hand but Tsavieva manages to avoid it.
Tsavieva clinches with his opponent.
O Brien breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tsavieva avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tsavieva loads up on a big right hand but O Brien slips the punch.
Tsavieva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
O Brien digs a good hook to Tsavieva's body.
Tsavieva looks to throw the jab but O Brien is out of range.
Tsavieva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tsavieva takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tsavieva throws a jab but it's blocked by O Brien.
O Brien looks to land a left hand but Tsavieva moved out of range nicely.
O Brien jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tsavieva takes one to the chin there.
O Brien dodges the punch combination from Tsavieva.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
O Brien connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tsavieva's hands.
Tsavieva looks to throw the jab but O Brien is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miles O Brien dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tsavieva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract O Brien.
O Brien lands a lovely overhand right.
O Brien looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tsavieva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
O Brien throws the left hand but Tsavieva avoids the punch easily.
O Brien connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
O Brien scores with a shot to the body.
Tsavieva tries to clinch up.
Tsavieva connects with a body shot.
Tsavieva walks into a stiff left hand from O Brien.
O Brien throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
O Brien looks to score with a jab to the body but Tsavieva is just out of range.
O Brien works Tsavieva's body with a nice hook.
Tsavieva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from O Brien.
Tsavieva misses with a combination
and O Brien counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tsavieva thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsavieva misses with a hook
and O Brien counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tsavieva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
O Brien cracks a nice hook into Tsavieva's ribs.
Miles O Brien is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
O Brien tests Tsavieva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
O Brien takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tsavieva throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and O Brien counters with a lovely straight right hand!
O Brien lands a body shot.
O Brien moves out of range as Tsavieva strikes.
Miles O Brien is winning the standup battle so far.
A big left from Tsavieva misses.
O Brien displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tsavieva throws out the jab.
Tsavieva walks into a jab.
O Brien misses with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tsavieva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsavieva's hands are dropping dangerously low here and O Brien connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tsavieva scrambles back to his feet.
Tsavieva throws a hook to the side of O Brien's head but O Brien sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
O Brien keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A quick step to the side and O Brien tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tsavieva misses with a hook.
O Brien attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tsavieva paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tsavieva blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tsavieva. O Brien does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tsavieva looks to score with a jab to the body but O Brien is just out of range.
O Brien dips to his left and cracks Tsavieva with an uppercut!
O Brien lands a right hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from O Brien misses the target.
O Brien scores with a jab to the body.
O Brien lands a slapping body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsavieva misses with a straight left.
O Brien scores with a nice strike.
A nice leg kick lands there from O Brien.
O Brien cracks Tsavieva with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tsavieva tries to bum rush O Brien with a series of wild strikes but O Brien uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
O Brien looks to score with a jab to the body but Tsavieva is just out of range.
Nikolai Tsavieva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
O Brien uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tsavieva.
O Brien is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tsavieva can do to turn this around?
O Brien staying out of range there.
O Brien lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tsavieva looks to land a left hand but O Brien moved out of range nicely.
Tsavieva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by O Brien.
O Brien throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
O Brien uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
O Brien throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tsavieva counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsavieva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as O Brien throws out the jab.
Tsavieva lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tsavieva throws a right and a left that both miss.
O Brien with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Good shot there by Tsavieva.
A lazy left from O Brien finds it's target.
A big left from O Brien misses.
A jab from Tsavieva misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tsavieva takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tsavieva has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tsavieva misses with a series of wild punches.
A swing and a miss from Tsavieva.
O Brien has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
O Brien swings for the body but Tsavieva moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miles O Brien dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
O Brien swings for the body but Tsavieva moves out of range.
Tsavieva takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tsavieva on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
O Brien looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A slow jab from O Brien misses its intended target.
O Brien scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
O Brien misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tsavieva.
Tsavieva wants to counter the offense by O Brien and move into the clinch position.
O Brien throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tsavieva counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tsavieva on the wrong end of a nice hook.
O Brien tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tsavieva was well out of range. Poor timing from O Brien.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsavieva moves away from the strike by O Brien.
A jab from O Brien misses.
O Brien throws a lazy right hand but Tsavieva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
O Brien lands a body shot.
O Brien throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Brien connects with an inside leg kick.
A big left from Tsavieva misses.
O Brien missing with a left hand there. Tsavieva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
O Brien is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tsavieva.
O Brien uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsavieva.
O Brien throws a shot to the body.
O Brien lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
O Brien jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tsavieva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
O Brien lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
O Brien displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tsavieva throws out the jab.
Tsavieva swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and O Brien connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
O Brien looks to score with a jab to the body but Tsavieva is just out of range.
Tsavieva misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Brien missing with a left hand there. Tsavieva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
O Brien throws a leg kick but Tsavieva sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tsavieva throws out a counter right but O Brien avoids it with no problem.
Tsavieva uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before O Brien has time to react.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O Brien with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tsavieva throws a combination that misses
letting O Brien counter with a right hand.
Tsavieva darts in trying to clinch
and O Brien counters with a left to the body.
O Brien throws a jab but it's blocked by Tsavieva.
O Brien scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
No joy there for Tsavieva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
O Brien misses with a straight left.
Tsavieva fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but O Brien avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for O Brien.
Tsavieva keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tsavieva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but O Brien was well out of range. Poor timing from Tsavieva.
O Brien throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Miles O Brien is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
O Brien lands a body shot.
O Brien misses with a hook. Tsavieva ducked under it nicely.
O Brien just misses with a punch to the body.
O Brien scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tsavieva in his tracks.
O Brien throws an overhand right that lands on Tsavieva's shoulder, as Tsavieva tries to avoid the shot.
O Brien bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tsavieva's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsavieva misses with a body shot.
O Brien misses with a hook. Tsavieva ducked under it nicely.
O Brien lands a jab.
Tsavieva misses with an uppercut.
Tsavieva's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tsavieva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A little feinted left hand from O Brien on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tsavieva takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch lands to the side of Tsavieva 's head but he takes it in his stride.
O Brien scores with a body shot.
A big left from O Brien misses.
O Brien connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tsavieva momentarily.
Tsavieva loads up on a big right hand but O Brien slips the punch.
O Brien bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A quick step to the side and O Brien tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tsavieva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but O Brien swivels and escapes.
Nikolai Tsavieva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tsavieva misses with an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miles O Brien showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for O Brien, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miles O Brien!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Riyu Mendes (ranked 2765 p4p, 2976 weight class) and Akira Maeda (ranked 367 p4p, 396 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Riyu Mendes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Akira Maeda!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendes swings for the body but Maeda moves out of range.
Mendes throws a hook but Maeda avoids it easily.
A punch lands to the side of Maeda 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mendes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mendes wants to slow Maeda down by chopping away at his legs.
Mendes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maeda.
Maeda rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mendes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendes moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Maeda goes down! Can Mendes finish him!?
 Maeda is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mendes trying to control the position from guard on top but Maeda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maeda is still in real trouble! Can Mendes finish him?
Mendes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mendes gets to his feet - Maeda follows without any prompting.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendes drops Maeda with a huge uppercut! Maeda drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Mendes is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Riyu Mendes!
An out of breath Riyu Mendes thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leonardo Nascimento (ranked 3121 p4p, 2834 weight class) and Eric Barnes (ranked 409 p4p, 382 weight class). Nascimento comes into the arena with Jiu-Jitsu, Arte Suave Milenar blaring out of the sound system. Barnes is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Exterminate. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leonardo Nascimento!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eric Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Barnes.
Nascimento throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Barnes's waist but Barnes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nascimento off to one side.
Barnes scores with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Barnes.
Barnes works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Barnes throws a sloppy head kick
and Nascimento moves into the clinch.
Barnes is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nascimento has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Barnes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Barnes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nascimento shoots in for a takedown but Barnes shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonardo Nascimento. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nascimento tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Barnes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barnes lands a leg kick that knocks Nascimento off balance momentarily.
Nascimento looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Barnes is fending him off so far but Nascimento persists. Nope, Barnes circles away and we're back to standing.
Nascimento tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Barnes swivels and escapes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nascimento tries to clinch but Barnes moves out of range.
Nascimento definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nascimento shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Barnes pinned against the cage. Barnes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nascimento throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Barnes tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nascimento is in Barnes's guard.
Nascimento trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Nascimento preventing the sweep.
Nascimento wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Nascimento trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nascimento trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nascimento is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barnes is on top in guard.
Barnes is stalling in the full guard.
Barnes postures up in Nascimento's guard and throws a big left but Nascimento blocks it.
Barnes is working Nascimento over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Nascimento is retaining full guard.
Barnes works over Nascimento with some ground and pound from guard.
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.
Barnes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Barnes is looking to work some ground and pound but Nascimento has wrist control.
Barnes trying to stand up but can't free himself from Nascimento's guard.
Barnes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Barnes stops Nascimento from standing up.
Barnes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Nascimento keeps moving.
Barnes throwing strikes from guard but Nascimento blocks nicely.
Barnes postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Nascimento is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Barnes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nascimento wants to sweep here but Barnes controlling him for the moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Barnes is in close to Nascimento's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Barnes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nascimento works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barnes showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nascimento has momentary wrist control but Barnes slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barnes connects with a couple of short punches.
Nascimento has his hands on Barnes's head, controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Barnes dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nascimento shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Barnes sprawls well. Barnes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nascimento gets slowly back to his feet.
Nascimento tries for a takedown but Barnes circles away easily
and Barnes counters with a nice leg kick.
Nascimento shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Barnes sprawls well. Barnes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nascimento gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonardo Nascimento. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnes lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Nascimento sprawling to the canvas. Barnes follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Nascimento hang on?
 Nascimento is rocked!
It looks like Leonardo Nascimento has been cut.
Barnes with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Oh Nascimento is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barnes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Barnes is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Barnes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes lands strikes from half guard.
Nascimento blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barnes.
Nice strikes from Barnes there.
Barnes working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Barnes is looking to take a break and control but Nascimento is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barnes looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Barnes working Nascimento over with strikes.
Nascimento wants to get back to full guard.
Barnes lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Barnes is trying to control the action in half guard but Nascimento is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Barnes works his way into side control.
The strikes coming from Barnes are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes cracks Nascimento with a big elbow.
Nascimento tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Barnes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nascimento seems to have got his legs back now.
Barnes working away.
Barnes wants to control but Nascimento is keeping him busy.
Eric Barnes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Barnes takes a little break here. Nascimento wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Nascimento manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnes is pressing down on Nascimento's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Barnes working a defensive guard here.
Barnes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nascimento stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnes wants to improve his position but instead Nascimento has moved into half guard.
Barnes is looking to control Nascimento's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barnes avoid being mounted?
Nascimento is working for a submission of some sort.
Barnes is looking for a sweep. Nascimento is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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.
Barnes wants to control but Nascimento is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Barnes wants to get back to full guard.
Barnes is trying to stand.
Nascimento throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Barnes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Barnes wants to sweep here but Nascimento controlling him for the moment.
Barnes pushes Nascimento off and gets back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Barnes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Leonardo Nascimento's cut.
That's time! Nascimento's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Nascimento takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Eric Barnes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nascimento has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nascimento there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nascimento fails with the takedown
and Barnes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nascimento shoots and misses
and Barnes counters with a nice body shot.
Nascimento misses with a takedown attempt
and Barnes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonardo Nascimento. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nascimento tries for a takedown but Barnes circles away easily
and Barnes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nascimento. Nascimento circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barnes throws a nice outside leg kick.
Barnes feints with a jab and clips Nascimento right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Nascimento is sent crashing into the canvas and Barnes leaps in for the kill! Nascimento tries to get to his feet but Barnes is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Nascimento is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eric Barnes!
After the fight, Eric Barnes was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Gracie (ranked 2005 p4p, 2639 weight class) and Roel Yomero (ranked 294 p4p, 380 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gracie might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Limp Bizkit - Rollin'. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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197
7 - 4 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bryan Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Roel Yomero!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yomero tries to bum rush Gracie with a series of wild strikes but Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A left and a right from Yomero both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Bryan Gracie has been cut.
Yomero throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gracie counters with a single leg into guard. Yomero didn't expect that.
Gracie sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gracie has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Yomero keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yomero is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Yomero keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Yomero keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Yomero pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gracie is out of range and Yomero settles back down.
Yomero throws a low kick, looking for Gracie's leg but Gracie calmly moves out of range.
Gracie half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Roel Yomero is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yomero.
Yomero throws a right hand that Gracie ducks under and follows up with a left that Gracie also avoids with ease.
Gracie attempts a counter takedown but Yomero avoids it well and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yomero clobbers Gracie with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Yomero lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Gracie gets a takedown into half guard.
Yomero makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Yomero.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Yomero looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Yomero trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
Gracie is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Yomero has his foot on Gracie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gracie works his way back into a safe position though.
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gracie postures up.
Yomero keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Yomero throws a series of punches but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Yomero defends it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yomero misses with a wild combination.
Gracie feinted with a counter takedown.
Yomero swinging wildly here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roel Yomero dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bryan Gracie's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Yomero throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gracie drops down looking for a counter takedown but Yomero sprawls and moves away.
Roel Yomero seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yomero scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gracie slips under a jab.
Yomero misses with a hook
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into side control. Yomero won't be happy with that.
Gracie happy to just control the position for now.
Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Yomero is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yomero wants to control but Gracie postures up.
Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yomero tries to buck Gracie off but Gracie is having none of it.
Yomero is still trying to improve position.
Gracie goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Yomero has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gracie but great work by Yomero.
Yomero is putting a hurting on Gracie here, landing some big shots from side control.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom here.
Gracie is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yomero is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yomero pulls his head out easily.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Yomero missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Yomero is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gracie trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Yomero has control of the leg.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Yomero not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Gracie avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Yomero.
Yomero working the head and body with strikes.
Yomero missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gracie trying to control from the bottom.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie moves into full guard.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie seems keen to control Yomero's posture.
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yomero gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gracie will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie is pulling down on Yomero's head. It's preventing any offense from Yomero, at least for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Roel Yomero will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Bryan Gracie's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Yomero slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gracie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Yomero throws a lazy right hand but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yomero throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yomero throws a poor cross that misses
and Gracie counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Yomero.
Gracie trying to control but Yomero is working from the bottom.
Gracie sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie looking to sit in guard and control but Yomero gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gracie trying to control the position.
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bryan Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gracie trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yomero trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Yomero has passed into side control.
Gracie struggling a bit here.
Gracie takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie manages to get back to half guard.
Yomero is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Yomero seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by Yomero.
Gracie keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bryan Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are battling for position here. Gracie manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Yomero trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Yomero missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Yomero lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gracie is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Yomero throws a strike but Gracie rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Yomero is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Yomero trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yomero pulls Gracie in to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Roel Yomero.
I've got Yomero winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roel Yomero!
Roel Yomero decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jan Klauss (ranked 2736 p4p, 1856 weight class) and Anthony Lavicci (ranked 336 p4p, 241 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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30
248
7 - 8 - 0 |
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280
6 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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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 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jan Klauss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klauss connects with a single shot there.
Lavicci shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Klauss manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lavicci stays in close to Klauss's body and controls the position.
Lavicci tries to free his leg and advance position but Klauss is retaining full guard.
Klauss can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lavicci controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavicci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lavicci engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Klauss can't keep his opponent in guard - Lavicci advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lavicci perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lavicci fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Klauss to the ground. Lavicci is now in Klauss's guard.
Lavicci thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lavicci showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lavicci pushing down on Klauss's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lavicci not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lavicci passes the guard and advances to mount!
Lavicci sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lavicci throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Klauss has his hands clasped together but Lavicci breaks the hold and Klauss is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Lavicci!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anthony Lavicci!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mustang Jack (ranked 1519 p4p, 1518 weight class) and Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad (ranked 203 p4p, 202 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Granite 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 8 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Mustang Jack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferkingstad on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ferkingstad scores with a jab.
It looks like Mustang Jack has been cut.
A good leg kick by Jack.
Jack misses with an uppercut.
Ferkingstad throws a body shot but no joy.
Jack uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ferkingstad.
Jack fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ferkingstad just manages to avoid it.
Ferkingstad throws an overhand right that lands on Jack's shoulder, as Jack tries to avoid the shot.
Jack connects with a body shot.
Jack works the jab nicely.
Jack scores with a body shot.
Jack changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jack scores with a body shot.
We've been told by Jack's head coaches at GWad's Playpen that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferkingstad misses with a looping left.
Ferkingstad throws a shot from downtown. Jack moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Jack wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ferkingstad thows a leg kick but Jack checks it
and Jack connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ferkingstad moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ferkingstad misses the body punch
and Jack counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferkingstad misses with a right hand
and Jack counters with a series of strikes. Ferkingstad will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ferkingstad misses with a straight left.
Jack swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ferkingstad throws out a counter right but Jack avoids it with no problem.
A big right from Jack misses.
Ferkingstad takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ferkingstad rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ferkingstad takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jack lands a nice looking body kick.
Ferkingstad slips under a jab from Jack.
Ferkingstad throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jack fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ferkingstad has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jack takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jack swats away the attempt to clinch by Ferkingstad.
Jack with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferkingstad fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ferkingstad throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jack counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jack paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ferkingstad tries to close the distance and clinch but Jack swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jack was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jack.
A punch lands to the side of Jack 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jack is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ferkingstad swings widly with a right hand
and Jack counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jack ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Jack wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jack swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ferkingstad counters with a good low kick that Jack was not able to check.
Ferkingstad misses with a hook
enabling Jack to counter with a crisp jab.
Jack buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jack scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ferkingstad doesn't seem bothered though.
Ferkingstad motions for Jack to come forward. Ferkingstad throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ferkingstad throws a hook but Jack blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jack misses the shot to the body.
Ferkingstad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ferkingstad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jack.
Ferkingstad throws a lazy right hand but Jack sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ferkingstad swings widly with a right hand
and Jack counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jack getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jack.
Ferkingstad bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ferkingstad tries to clinch
and Jack counters with a thumping low kick.
Jack looks to throw the jab but Ferkingstad is out of range.
Ferkingstad takes one on the button.
 It looks like Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad has been cut.
Ferkingstad misses the jab.
As Ferkingstad backs away, Jack returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Jack uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ferkingstad.
A shot to the liver by Jack. Beautiful body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferkingstad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jack connects with a leg kick.
Ferkingstad throws a hook but Jack avoids it easily.
Ferkingstad swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jack connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ferkingstad throws out a loose jab but Jack uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jack throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jack on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ferkingstad feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jacks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jack throws a body punch but Ferkingstad moves out of range.
Ferkingstad lands with a right hand.
Mustang Jack's cut is getting worse.
Ferkingstad dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jack scores with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jack misses with the combination.
Ferkingstad is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ferkingstad's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jack throws a hook to the side of Ferkingstad's head but Ferkingstad sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mustang Jack dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Ferkingstad lands with a right hand.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Ferkingstad might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Jack has got the better of the exchanges.
Jack throws a leg kick but Ferkingstad checks it.
Good standup being displayed there by Jack as he connects with a hook.
Ferkingstad cracks Jack with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jack moves out of range as Ferkingstad strikes.
Jack bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jack misses with a body shot.
Ferkingstad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mustang Jack is winning the standup battle so far.
Ferkingstad shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jack takes a swing at Ferkingstad's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ferkingstad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jack scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ferkingstad with a nice cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jack lands with an uppercut that bounces Ferkingstad off the cage and back into range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferkingstad throws a lazy body kick
and Jack counters with a nice uppercut.
Jack moves into range and connects with a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Ferkingstad there.
Ferkingstad misses with a hook
and Jack counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice cross by Jack.
Ferkingstad has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jack is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ferkingstad.
Jack dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ferkingstad. That did some damage!
A looping hook to the body misses from Jack. Ferkingstad does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ferkingstad misses with a hook
and Jack counters with a nice body shot.
Ferkingstad uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jack.
Jack takes a jab right on the kisser.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferkingstad throws a right hand that misses
and Jack counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ferkingstad steps into range and cracks Jack with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Jack flops backwards and Ferkingstad dives into his guard looking to finish!
Jack is rocked!
Jack managing to control the position.
Oh Jack is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferkingstad forces his way into half guard.
Ferkingstad is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferkingstad tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jack knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jack seems to have got his legs back now.
Ferkingstad maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Jack could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Ferkingstad has cracked it and Jack is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Ferkingstad!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad!
An out of breath Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rounin Hashima (ranked 828 p4p, 487 weight class) and Tekashi Six Nine (ranked 52 p4p, 29 weight class). Tekashi Six Nine has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rounin Hashima!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tekashi Six Nine !
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Six Nine stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Six Nine misses with a wild body shot.
Six Nine thumps Hashima with a low kick.
Hashima is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Six Nine .
Six Nine walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hashima checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Six Nine fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hashima has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Six Nine scores with a body shot.
Hashima throws a push kick but Six Nine slaps the foot to one side.
Six Nine with a nice calf kick.
Six Nine with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Six Nine defending well as Hashima loads up on a big left hand.
Hashima has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Undisputed in the buildup to the fight.
Six Nine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hashima takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Six Nine fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Six Nine throws the left hand but Hashima avoids the punch easily.
Hashima tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hashima has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hashima there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice body kick from Hashima.
Hashima connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Six Nine momentarily.
It looks like Tekashi Six Nine has been cut.
Hashima lands a head shot.
Six Nine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hashima.
Hashima throws a hook to the side of Six Nine 's head but Six Nine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hashima throws a sloppy head kick and Six Nine moves out of range easily.
Hashima misses with a wild body shot.
Six Nine moves out of range as Hashima throws a body kick.
Hashima misses with a hook. Six Nine ducked under it nicely.
Hashima is looking to land body kicks.
Hashima lands a really nice looking cross but Six Nine seems unphased.
Six Nine swings for the body but Hashima moves out of range.
Hashima is looking to counter with head kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Six Nine lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hashima's sensitive parts.
Six Nine throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hashima sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Six Nine throws a front kick that sends Hashima stumbling back into the cage.
Six Nine looks for the body kick but Hashima saw that one coming.
Six Nine missing with a left hand there. Hashima was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Six Nine tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Six Nine throws a leg kick which misses Hashima's front leg but catches the back leg as Hashima tries to avoid it.
Six Nine swinging wildly here.
Six Nine fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hashima checks it well.
A thudding body kick lands there by Six Nine !
Hashima takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hashima throws a lazy right hand but Six Nine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Six Nine finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Six Nine throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hashima counters with a nice kick to the body.
Hashima pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Six Nine slips under a jab from Hashima.
Six Nine throws a leg kick
enabling Hashima to counter with a crisp jab.
Six Nine connects with a single shot there.
Hashima tries a head kick but it misses.
Six Nine throws the kick towards the body but Hashima avoids it.
Six Nine explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hashima misses with the body kick
and Six Nine counters with a thumping low kick.
Hashima moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice body kick there by Six Nine .
Hashima lands with a nice body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hashima throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Six Nine throws out a counter right but Hashima avoids it with no problem.
Hashima throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hashima looks to throw the jab but Six Nine is out of range.
Six Nine lands with a kick to the ribs.
That kick from Six Nine tenderised Hashima's leg. Hashima is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hashima takes one to the chin there.
Hashima stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hashima moves out of range of the leg kick from Six Nine .
Six Nine misses with a body shot
and Hashima counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Six Nine throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Hashima counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Six Nine ducks under a wild hook from Hashima.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hashima throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Six Nine throws a jab but it's blocked by Hashima.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tekashi Six Nine will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tekashi Six Nine 's cut.
That's time! Hashima's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Good work by Hashima as he checks the leg kick.
Hashima showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Six Nine .
Six Nine misses with a low kick.
Hashima swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hashima scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Six Nine throws a body punch but Hashima moves out of range.
Hashima throwing a counter right hand but Six Nine manages to avoid it.
Hashima looks to land a left hand but Six Nine moved out of range nicely.
Six Nine pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hashima slips under a jab from Six Nine .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Six Nine shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A punch combination from Six Nine misses.
Six Nine ducks under a wild hook from Hashima.
Hashima swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Six Nine feints a counter leg kick.
Six Nine lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Six Nine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hashima manages to avoid it.
A big right from Hashima misses.
Six Nine digs a good hook to Hashima's body.
Six Nine with a hook.
Hashima misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Six Nine .
Six Nine chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A slapping body kick lands there for Six Nine .
Six Nine ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hashima tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Six Nine was well out of range. Poor timing from Hashima.
Hashima connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Six Nine 's hands.
Hashima throws the left hand but Six Nine avoids the punch easily.
Six Nine looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A swing and a miss from Hashima.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Six Nine lands a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hashima misses with a looping left.
Six Nine scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hashima swings widly with a right hand
and Six Nine counters with a straight right hand.
Hashima scores with a one two! Six Nine had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Six Nine scores with a nice strike.
Six Nine is looking to slow Hashima down with leg kicks.
Hashima avoids the body shot from Six Nine .
Hashima was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hashima misses with a wild combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Six Nine . Hashima does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hashima moves out of range of the body kick.
Six Nine avoids a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Six Nine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hashima moves away from the strike by Six Nine .
A slapping body kick lands there for Six Nine .
Six Nine on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That has opened up Tekashi Six Nine 's cut even more.
Six Nine throws a lazy right hand but Hashima sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hashima swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Six Nine thumps Hashima with a low kick.
Six Nine lands a right hook to the body.
Hashima takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hashima misses with a straight left.
Good standup being displayed there by Hashima as he connects with a hook.
Hashima with a nice cross.
Hashima is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Six Nine ducks under a wild hook from Hashima.
Six Nine dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Six Nine with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hashima takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Six Nine misses with a few strikes there.
Hashima bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Six Nine throws a push kick but Hashima slaps the foot to one side.
Hashima was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hashima throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hashima moves away from the strike by Six Nine .
Hashima tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Six Nine throws a front kick that sends Hashima stumbling back into the cage.
Hashima lands a right hook to the body.
Hashima throws a push kick but Six Nine slaps the foot to one side.
Six Nine will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tekashi Six Nine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tekashi Six Nine 's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Hashima waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Six Nine .
A good leg kick by Six Nine .
Six Nine takes a swing at Hashima's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Hashima on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Six Nine , as that shot connected.
Six Nine walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hashima checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hashima throws a hook but Six Nine blocks it.
Six Nine throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It looked like Hashima was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Six Nine .
Hashima checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Six Nine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Six Nine throws a hook but Hashima avoids it easily.
Six Nine throws a half hearted mid kick.
Six Nine moves out of range as Hashima throws a body kick.
Six Nine takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Six Nine avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tekashi Six Nine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Six Nine ducks under a wild hook from Hashima.
Sloppy strikes from Hashima. Those never looked like landing.
Hashima misses with a straight right.
Six Nine scores with a kick to the midsection.
Six Nine punishes Hashima's body with a nice straight punch.
Hashima throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Six Nine to counter with a crisp jab.
Jab from Hashima.
A looping hook to the body misses from Six Nine . Hashima does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Six Nine .
Six Nine blocks a head kick by Hashima.
Six Nine jabs Hashima to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Six Nine has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Six Nine looks for the body kick but Hashima saw that one coming.
It looked like Hashima was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Six Nine .
Hashima on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Six Nine . Six Nine obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hashima misses with a straight right.
Hashima throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A solid leg kick lands there for Six Nine .
Six Nine throws a head kick that Hashima semi-blocks.
Six Nine is looking to slow Hashima down with leg kicks.
Six Nine scores with a jab.
Six Nine lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hashima's sensitive parts.
Hashima moves out of range as Six Nine strikes.
Six Nine takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A head kick by Six Nine misses
and Hashima counters with a nice uppercut.
Hashima sizes up Six Nine with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Six Nine throws a leg kick but Hashima sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hashima lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Six Nine at a distance.
Six Nine misses with a hook.
A little feinted left hand from Hashima on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hashima throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Six Nine sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hashima misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Six Nine .
Hashima tries to bum rush Six Nine with a series of wild strikes but Six Nine uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hashima dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hashima throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Six Nine .
Hashima backing away here, and Six Nine unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Six Nine scores with a sloppy right hand. Hashima should have avoided that one.
Six Nine dips to his left and cracks Hashima with an uppercut!
Hashima tries to move into range but Six Nine moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hashima is rocked!
Six Nine with a hook.
Oh Hashima is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Six Nine drops Hashima with a straight right hand, right on the button! Six Nine follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tekashi Six Nine !
Tekashi Six Nine is the new bantamweight champion!
Tekashi Six Nine decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jian Zhao (ranked 1304 p4p, 1160 weight class) and Moana Tautua (ranked 172 p4p, 157 weight class). Zhao comes to the cage accompanied by GZA - Shadowboxin'. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Powerful takedowns
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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 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jian Zhao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Moana Tautua!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tautua ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zhao moves away.
Zhao bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tautua's head backwards.
Zhao fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tautua.
Zhao throws a looping overhand right but Tautua ducks down to avoid it.
Tautua throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zhao's waist but Zhao gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tautua off to one side.
Nice takedown defense from Zhao. No joy for Tautua on that attempt.
Zhao jabs at Tautua's body.
Zhao dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tautua. That did some damage!
Zhao connects with an inside leg kick.
Tautua tries for a takedown but Zhao sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jian Zhao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moana Tautua.
Tautua stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zhao.
Zhao lands with a kick to the ribs.
Zhao jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zhao bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Tautua moves forwards but Zhao connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tautua dives in and scores a takedown into Zhao's guard.
Tautua is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tautua pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zhao is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhao seems keen to control Tautua's posture.
Tautua 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.
Zhao managing to control the position.
Tautua stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zhao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zhao is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Tautua trying to control but Zhao is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Zhao controlling Tautua's posture.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Zhao catches Tautua with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Zhao slips a jab from Tautua.
Zhao connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tautua. Tautua circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tautua feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Tautua stopping the sweep attempt from Zhao.
Zhao is pulling down on Tautua's head to control his posture.
Tautua pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zhao is keeping the position for now.
Tautua trying to control but Zhao is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tautua slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Tautua is trying to get an arm triangle but Zhao is defending well.
Tautua is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zhao knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Zhao tries to improve position but can't.
Zhao struggling a bit here.
Tautua is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zhao knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tautua swings around for an armbar but Zhao sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Tautua's guard.
Zhao controls from within his opponent's guard.
Zhao continues to stall.
Zhao tries to free his leg and advance position but Tautua is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jian Zhao 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.
Zhao cracks Tautua with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A big left from Tautua misses.
Zhao jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Zhao connects with a crisp jab.
Zhao digs a good hook to Tautua's body.
Tautua darts in looking for a takedown but Zhao gets double underhooks and turns Tautua into the cage.
Tautua loads up on a big right hand but Zhao slips the punch.
Jian Zhao is winning the standup battle so far.
Zhao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zhao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tautua takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tautua shoots in looking for a takedown. Zhao tries to sprawl out of it but Tautua keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zhao manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
It looks like Zhao has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhao lands with a good body shot.
Zhao connects with an inside leg kick.
Tautua shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zhao defends it nicely.
Zhao throws a quick counter kick to the body but Tautua avoids it.
Jian Zhao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moana Tautua.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tautua shoots in for a takedown but Zhao shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tautua stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zhao.
Tautua takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tautua shoots and misses
and Zhao counters with an outside leg kick.
Tautua has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zhao.
Zhao connects with a nice looking jab.
Zhao lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tautua takes a step back to recover.
Tautua throws a poor cross that misses
and Zhao counters with a good, hard body kick but Tautua shrugs it off.
Jian Zhao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zhao paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Zhao scores with a decent looking hook.
Tautua shoots for a double leg takedown but Zhao sprawls well. He's pushed Tautua's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tautua fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tautua is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tautua shoots in and drives through. Zhao sprawls well.
Zhao scores with a jab to the body.
Zhao connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhao sizes up Tautua with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Zhao is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tautua can do to turn this around?
Tautua shoots in and drives through. Zhao sprawls well.
Zhao appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tautua 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.
Zhao connects with a single shot there.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tautua or perhaps it was just good defense by Zhao, which made it look bad.
That kick from Zhao tenderised Tautua's leg. Tautua is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tautua misses with a right hand
and Zhao makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Zhao.
Tautua takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zhao scores with a punch to the head.
Tautua takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tautua takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tautua drives through with a takedown into Zhao's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Tautua is fighting to break Zhao's control of his arms but Zhao is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhao keeping moving, preventing Tautua from controlling successfully.
Tautua trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zhao has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Tautua wants to control from the top but Zhao keeps moving.
Zhao trying to control the position here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zhao lands with a straight right. Tautua didn't see that one coming.
An inside leg kick lands from Zhao.
Zhao turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Zhao lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tautua has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Zhao.
Tautua throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zhao's waist but Zhao gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tautua off to one side.
Zhao misses the shot to the body.
Zhao lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tautua will feel that in the morning.
Tautua sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tautua shoots in for a double leg but Zhao sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tautua steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Zhao. That one must have hurt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tautua or perhaps it was just good defense by Zhao, which made it look bad.
Zhao scores with a nice strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jian Zhao dominated that second round.
That's time! Zhao's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Zhao connects with a high kick.
Tautua fails with a takedown attempt.
A jab lands there for Zhao.
Zhao lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Zhao connects with a body shot.
Zhao with a nice calf kick.
Zhao ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zhao explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Zhao lands a high kick!
Zhao with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tautua shoots in for a takedown but Zhao shows good takedown defense.
Zhao stuffs the takedown attempt from Tautua. Tautua gets slowly back to his feet.
Jian Zhao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moana Tautua.
Tautua takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tautua shoots in and gets a takedown into Zhao's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhao has Tautua pulled in close to control his posture.
Tautua drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Zhao manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tautua has Zhao in his guard.
Zhao stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tautua swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Zhao passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tautua prevents Zhao from moving into mount.
Tautua is being controlled here.
Tautua can't do much from the bottom here.
Zhao is staying tight to Tautua's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Tautua's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tautua seems a little lost for a moment, as Zhao dominates the positioning.
Tautua manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhao is looking for a sweep. Tautua is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tautua wants to control but Zhao is keeping him busy.
Zhao is trying is best to control the position here.
Zhao is trying to control but can't.
Tautua tries to pass to full mount but Zhao defends it.
Zhao is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tautua is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zhao is just riding it out for now. Tautua eventually gives up the hold.
Zhao is not content to let Tautua control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jian Zhao showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Zhao, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jian Zhao!
Jian Zhao thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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