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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rajon Shaw (ranked 5087 p4p, 5601 weight class) and Alphonzo Ball (ranked 564 p4p, 591 weight class). Ball has chosen Zo and Young Lando - Last Days as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rajon Shaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alphonzo Ball!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ball throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ball blocks a head kick by Shaw.
Ball scores with a spinning back kick!
Ball throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Ball misses.
Ball throws a one two combo.
Ball connects with a high kick.
Shaw takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Shaw shoots in looking for a takedown. Ball tries to sprawl out of it but Shaw keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ball manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Shaw really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ball lands with a kick to the ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shaw takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A right-left combo lands from Ball.
Ball scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ball tries a head kick but it misses.
Shaw fails to land with a series of punches.
Shaw has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ball.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ball throws a right hand that Shaw ducks under and follows up with a left that Shaw also avoids with ease.
Ball throws a leg kick which misses Shaw's front leg but catches the back leg as Shaw tries to avoid it.
Ball lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Shaw tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shaw on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ball. Ball obviously looking to wear him down.
Ball fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shaw.
Shaw tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice jab there from Ball.
A low kick lands for Ball.
Shaw has a takedown stuffed.
Shaw fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ball feints the counter takedown.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ball.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Ball.
Shaw shoots in for a double leg but Ball sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rajon Shaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ball lands a nice looking body shot.
Ball thuds his right hand into Shaw's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ball lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shaw fails with the takedown.
Ball with the inside leg kick.
Ball lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ball misses with a double jab.
Shaw shoots in looking for a takedown. Ball tries to sprawl out of it but Shaw keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ball manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ball is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ball throws out a powerful jab.
Shaw fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ball throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shaw.
Shaw takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ball lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaw is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ball.
Ball stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ball wants it to stay on the feet.
Ball drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shaw defends it well.
A solid body kick from Ball.
Shaw on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ball 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.
Ball has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ball stalks Shaw and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Shaw's face. Shaw staggers backwards, shaken.
Ball gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Shaw counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shaw lands some shots froms side control.
Shaw working the ground and pound.
Ball is pushing Shaw's head away, looking to escape. Shaw manages to hold on to the position though.
Shaw moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Ball bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaw shoots for a takedown but Ball saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ball with a nice calf kick.
Ball cracks Shaw with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Alphonzo Ball is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shaw takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ball explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ball fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shaw on the side of the head.
Shaw manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ball on his heels. He'll look to pass Ball's guard now, I'm sure.
Shaw is breathing heavily.
Ball has a closed guard, preventing Shaw from standing up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shaw won't allow Ball to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alphonzo Ball dominated that round.
That's time! Shaw's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ball throws a shot to the body.
Shaw tries to clinch but Ball moves out of range.
Ball wants to counter the offense by Shaw and move into the clinch position.
Alphonzo Ball seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ball throws a series of punches but Shaw moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ball.
Shaw darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ball really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shaw. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Shaw in particular looking to stall.
Shaw 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.
Ball is trying to stand up here but Shaw is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Shaw's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
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.
Shaw maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Ball could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Shaw has cracked it and Ball is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Shaw!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rajon Shaw!
A very excited looking Rajon Shaw made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antione Le Banner (ranked 23330 p4p, 4970 weight class) and Pitt Longstaff (ranked 637 p4p, 523 weight class). Longstaff is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Death Grips - Bottomless Pit. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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5 - 6 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antione Le Banner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pitt Longstaff!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Longstaff throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Le Banner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Longstaff scores with a one two! Le Banner had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A jab from Le Banner does it's job there.
Longstaff fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Longstaff blocks a low kick nicely.
Longstaff looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Danga de danga de dang - Le Banner scores with a four punch combination!
Le Banner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Longstaff.
Longstaff connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Longstaff throws a series of punches but Le Banner moves out of range.
Longstaff misses with a straight right.
Jab by Longstaff.
Pitt Longstaff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Le Banner throws a half hearted mid kick.
Longstaff throws a jab when Le Banner was well out of range.
Le Banner lands a nice shot to the body.
Longstaff throws a body punch but Le Banner moves out of range.
Longstaff takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Le Banner looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Le Banner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Longstaff.
Longstaff lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Le Banner circles away quickly and effectively.
Le Banner slips a straight right by Longstaff.
Le Banner cracks Longstaff with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Banner lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Longstaff goes down and covers up as Le Banner starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antione Le Banner!
Antione Le Banner seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Lee (ranked 3924 p4p, 2714 weight class) and Luis Gomez (ranked 135 p4p, 92 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Luis Gomez!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee is looking to clinch but Gomez is avoiding it.
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lee listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lee lands a front kick.
Gomez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alexander Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gomez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Lee.
Lee pushes Gomez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gomezs head.
Gomez working aggressively here.
Gomez throws a punch but it's blocked by Lee.
Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Gomez.
Gomez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gomez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lee lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gomez backwards.
Lee lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gomez or not.
Gomez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lee misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Lee fails to land.
Gomez managing to block the knees to the body from Lee.
Gomez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lee with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gomez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Gomez fails to land.
Gomez misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Lee fails to land.
Gomez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gomez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gomez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A body shot lands from Gomez.
Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gomez blocks an elbow strike from Lee.
Gomez swings wildly with an uppercut but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee has a couple of punches blocked by Gomez.
Lee swings wildly with an uppercut but Gomez uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Lee fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee.
Lee gets through Gomez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lee tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gomez avoids it.
Lee pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gomez lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gomez tries to throw a body punch but Lee avoids it by throwing Gomez back against the cage.
Lee misses with the head strike.
Gomez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gomez misses with the head strike.
Lee tries a body shot but Gomez blocks it.
Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gomez tries to throw a body punch but Lee avoids it by throwing Gomez back against the cage.
Lee makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gomez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gomez's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A head punch on the inside from Lee fails to land.
Lee takes a shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee.
Gomez looking to stall.
Gomez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lee.
Lee gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
 It looks like Luis Gomez has been cut.
Gomez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gomez avoids a wild elbow strike from Lee.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gomez.
Gomez working aggressively here.
Gomez can't find room to land a body shot as Lee controls the action.
Lee struggles to land a body shot inside as Gomez controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lee.
Lee working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lee misses with some punches.
Lee lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Lee fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Lee scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lee has a couple of punches blocked by Gomez.
Gomez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gomez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gomez lands with a light punch inside.
Gomez misses with a punch on the inside.
Gomez can't find room to land a body shot as Lee controls the action.
Gomez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lee is keeping busy.
Gomez is stalling here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lee blocking some punches.
Gomez blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Gomez fails to land.
Lee misses with a punch to the body.
Gomez is struggling to control the position.
Gomez stalls.
A right hand to the body from Gomez.
Gomez throws a punch but it's blocked by Lee.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Lee dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luis Gomez's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gomez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lee throws a head kick but Gomez moves out of range.
Lee tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gomez counters with a nice uppercut.
Lee throws a right and a left that Gomez avoids nicely.
Gomez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Lee.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Gomez in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Lee fails in his attempt to clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lee.
Gomez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Gomez throws out a powerful jab.
 It looks like Alexander Lee has been cut.
Lee fails to land with a series of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gomez.
Gomez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice body punch from Gomez.
Gomez missing with a left hand there. Lee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lee slips under a jab from Gomez.
Gomez misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee throws a nice looking combination but Gomez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gomez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Gomez.
Gomez misses the body punch
and Lee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The fighters circle, before Lee throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Gomez's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Lee lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Alexander Lee!
A very excited looking Alexander Lee made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu (ranked 1973 p4p, 1643 weight class) and Richard Morrison (ranked 116 p4p, 99 weight class). Fukumitsu comes to the cage accompanied by YOUNG AND BEAUTIFUL (AIZZO Remix). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Richard Morrison!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fukumitsu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Morrison finds it's way round the side to connect with Fukumitsu's head.
Yoshimitsu Fukumitsu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morrison swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fukumitsu staying out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Fukumitsu misses the target.
Fukumitsu throws a lazy uppercut
and Morrison counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fukumitsu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Morrison sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fukumitsu throws a big shot that misses.
Morrison walks into a stiff left hand from Fukumitsu.
Morrison chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A punch combination from Morrison misses.
Morrison throws a sloppy head kick and Fukumitsu moves out of range easily.
Fukumitsu throws a right hand that Morrison ducks under and follows up with a left that Morrison also avoids with ease.
Morrison tries a quick counter leg kick but Fukumitsu is wise to it.
Fukumitsu shoots in but no luck this time.
Morrison throws a low kick, looking for Fukumitsu's leg but Fukumitsu calmly moves out of range.
Fukumitsu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morrison misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Fukumitsu misses.
Morrison looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fukumitsu clobbers Morrison with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fukumitsu throws an overhand right that lands on Morrison's shoulder, as Morrison tries to avoid the shot.
Fukumitsu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Morrison keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fukumitsu.
Morrison throws out a counter right but Fukumitsu avoids it with no problem.
Richard Morrison is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Morrison takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Morrison scores with a jab to the jaw.
Morrison looks to land a left hand but Fukumitsu moved out of range nicely.
Morrison uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fukumitsu.
Fukumitsu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Morrison raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fukumitsu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Morrison.
Fukumitsu misses with a hook
and Morrison counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fukumitsu misses with a few strikes there.
Morrison throws a big counter head kick but Fukumitsu avoids it with no problem.
Fukumitsu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Morrison lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
 Fukumitsu is rocked!
Fukumitsu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morrison.
Morrison has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Morrison throws a body punch but Fukumitsu moves out of range.
Morrison moves away from the strike by Fukumitsu.
Fukumitsu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fukumitsu lands a lovely overhand right.
Fukumitsu misses with a right hand
and Morrison counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oh Fukumitsu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fukumitsu throws a right hand that Morrison ducks under and follows up with a left that Morrison also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fukumitsu jabs Morrison to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fukumitsu seems to have got his legs back now.
Fukumitsu throws an off balance right hand
and Fukumitsu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Morrison thuds a left hand into Fukumitsu's body.
Morrison slips a jab and a cross from Fukumitsu.
A swing and a miss from Morrison.
Morrison fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fukumitsu checks it well.
Fukumitsu misses with a few strikes there.
Fukumitsu moves to clinch but Morrison breaks away
and Morrison connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Morrison ducks under a wild hook from Fukumitsu.
Fukumitsu throws an off balance right hand
and Morrison makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fukumitsu swinging wildly here.
Morrison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fukumitsu misses with a hook to the body
and Morrison counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fukumitsu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Morrison lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fukumitsu circles away quickly and effectively.
The fighters circling - Fukumitsu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Morrison takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Morrison is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Fukumitsu had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Fukumitsu misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Morrison counter with a right hand.
Morrison moves out of range as Fukumitsu strikes.
Fukumitsu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Morrison moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Morrison tries a quick counter leg kick but Fukumitsu is wise to it.
Morrison slips a jab and a cross from Fukumitsu.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Richard Morrison will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Morrison throws a head kick but Fukumitsu moves out of range.
Morrison throws a jab but it's blocked by Fukumitsu.
Fukumitsu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Morrison connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fukumitsu misses with a two punch combination.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fukumitsu, as that shot connected.
Fukumitsu moves away from the strike by Morrison.
Fukumitsu throwing a counter right hand but Morrison manages to avoid it.
Morrison throws a lazy right hand but Fukumitsu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fukumitsu throws an overhand right that lands on Morrison's shoulder, as Morrison tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison with the inside leg kick.
Fukumitsu swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fukumitsu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Fukumitsu might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Morrison goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Morrison cracks Fukumitsu with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Fukumitsu looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Morrison finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fukumitsu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Morrison doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fukumitsu misses with a takedown attempt - Morrison sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Morrison has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fukumitsu throws out a loose jab but Morrison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fukumitsu lands a nice shot that snaps Morrison's head back.
Morrison is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Fukumitsu throws a poor cross that misses
and Morrison counters with a nice body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Fukumitsu misses the target.
Richard Morrison seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big right from Fukumitsu misses.
Fukumitsu throws a solid leg kick but Morrison takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fukumitsu.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Morrison! But no joy.
Fukumitsu with a nice cross.
Morrison throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Morrison swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fukumitsu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fukumitsu backing away here, and Morrison unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Fukumitsu moves out of range of the leg kick from Morrison.
Morrison moves away from the strike by Fukumitsu.
Fukumitsu shoots for a double leg takedown but Morrison sprawls well. He's pushed Fukumitsu's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Morrison ducks under a wild hook from Fukumitsu.
A big right from Fukumitsu misses.
Fukumitsu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fukumitsu is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morrison throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A right-left combo lands from Fukumitsu.
That kick from Morrison tenderised Fukumitsu's leg. Fukumitsu is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fukumitsu misses with a hook to the body
and Morrison counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fukumitsu throws a looping overhand right but Morrison ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Morrison! But no joy.
Fukumitsu throws an off balance right hand
and Morrison counters with a nice uppercut.
Fukumitsu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fukumitsu takes one on the button.
Morrison is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fukumitsu.
Fukumitsu throws a lazy uppercut
and Morrison counters with a nice uppercut.
Fukumitsu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice cross by Morrison.
Morrison throws a leg kick which misses Fukumitsu's front leg but catches the back leg as Fukumitsu tries to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fukumitsu misses with a two punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fukumitsu throws a body punch but Morrison moves out of range.
Morrison throws a low kick but Fukumitsu avoids it.
Fukumitsu swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Morrison counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Fukumitsu off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Morrison follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Fukumitsu was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Richard Morrison!
A relieved looking Richard Morrison thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dmitry Boytsov (ranked 1884 p4p, 1571 weight class) and Togoldor Artag (ranked 250 p4p, 218 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Togoldor Artag was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dmitry Boytsov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Togoldor Artag!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Artag lands a brutal head kick. Boytsov looks out on his feet and Artag throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Togoldor Artag!
Our winner, Togoldor Artag, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tory Hopkins (ranked 991 p4p, 1382 weight class) and Joe Exotic (ranked 147 p4p, 202 weight class). Hopkins comes to the cage accompanied by Last Time That I Checc'd by Nipsey Hussle & YG. The crowd seem to be enjoying Exotic's choice of entrance music: Joe Exotic - I Saw a Tiger. 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tory Hopkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Exotic!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hopkins scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hopkins scores with a nice strike.
Hopkins throws a big shot that misses.
Exotic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopkins manages to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Hopkins. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hopkins.
We've been told by Hopkins's head coaches at Primal Concrete Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Exotic on the wrong end of a nice hook.
It looks like Joe Exotic has been cut.
Hopkins drops his hands momentarily and Exotic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Exotic throws a big shot that misses.
Hopkins tries to move into range but Exotic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hopkins throws a wild body kick that Exotic sees coming a mile off.
Hopkins drops his hands momentarily and Exotic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hopkins moves out of range as Exotic strikes.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut. Exotic saw that one coming.
Hopkins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hopkins on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hopkins throws an overhand right that lands on Exotic's shoulder, as Exotic tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopkins throws a head kick that misses
and Exotic counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Hopkins down! Exotic is looking to finish but Hopkins is intelligently defending himself.
Hopkins is rocked!
Exotic advances to half guard.
Oh Hopkins is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hopkins knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Exotic on the ground.
Hopkins is staying active underneath Exotic, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Exotic prevents Hopkins from standing back up.
Hopkins seems to have got his legs back now.
Exotic wants to control but Hopkins is keeping him busy.
Hopkins on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hopkins tries to get out of the position.
Exotic seems to be looking for submissions.
Hopkins is trying to get back to full guard.
Exotic is looking to stall here but Hopkins recovers full guard.
Exotic wants to control from the top but Hopkins keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Exotic throws a strike but Hopkins rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Exotic working for a triangle but Hopkins defends it easily.
Exotic isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hopkins stacks Exotic on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Hopkins!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Exotic is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Exotic gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hopkins passes into side control, despite Exotic's attempt to control the position.
You can see the frustration on Exotic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Exotic tries to bench press Hopkins off him but Hopkins keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hopkins wants to stand but Exotic is controlling his arm.
Exotic is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Exotic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Exotic tries to improve position but can't.
Exotic wants to control but Hopkins postures up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Exotic is looking for a sweep.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joe Exotic will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joe Exotic'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.
Hopkins looks to land a left hand but Exotic moved out of range nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hopkins.
Exotic connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Exotic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Joe Exotic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Exotic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hopkins misses with a body shot.
Hopkins lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Exotic at a distance.
Exotic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hopkins.
A big right from Exotic misses.
Jab by Exotic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Hopkins scores with a nice body kick.
Hopkins misses with a kick to the body.
Hopkins thuds a left hand into Exotic's body.
Hopkins slips a straight right by Exotic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Exotic takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hopkins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice side step and Exotic releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hopkins blocks the body kick.
Exotic looks for the body kick but Hopkins saw that one coming.
Exotic digs a good body shot into Hopkins's ribs.
Hopkins works Exotic's body with a nice hook.
Hopkins moves out of range as Exotic strikes.
Exotic walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hopkins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Exotic walks into a left hand.
Exotic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Exotic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Exotic.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins moves out of range of the body kick.
Exotic fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopkins looks for the body kick but Exotic saw that one coming.
Hopkins shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Exotic gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Exotic gets through Hopkins's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Exotic has a couple of punches blocked by Hopkins.
Exotic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Exotic has a couple of punches blocked by Hopkins.
Hopkins scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Exotic struggles to land a body shot inside as Hopkins controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hopkins.
Exotic misses with a punch on the inside.
Exotic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hopkins.
Exotic misses with a body punch.
Exotic misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Hopkins.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Exotic.
Hopkins comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Exotic.
Exotic misses with a body punch.
Exotic misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Exotic.
Exotic presses Hopkins against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hopkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Exotic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hopkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hopkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Exotic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Exotic misses with a body punch.
Exotic takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Hopkins.
Exotic takes a shot to the head.
Exotic pushes Hopkins back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Exotic.
Exotic ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Exotic no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Exotic looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Exotic looking for a sweep. Not yet Exotic, not yet.
Exotic looking for a guillotine here but Hopkins defends easily.
Exotic is trying to control the position but Hopkins postures up.
Exotic is looking for a triangle but Hopkins pushes his legs off easily.
Exotic is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hopkins defends well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Joe Exotic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Joe Exotic's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Hopkins takes one to the side of the head.
Hopkins goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Exotic throws a body shot but no joy.
Hopkins with the inside leg kick.
Hopkins missing with a left hand there. Exotic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tory Hopkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Exotic lands a really nice looking cross but Hopkins seems unphased.
Hopkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Exotic 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Hopkins coming out on top.
Hopkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Exotic.
Hopkins fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hopkins throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Exotic keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hopkins throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Exotic checks a leg kick.
Exotic scores with a sloppy right hand. Hopkins should have avoided that one.
Hopkins pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Exotic throws a body shot but no joy.
Exotic walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hopkins.
Hopkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Exotic.
Exotic getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Exotic cracks Hopkins with an open hand slap.
Exotic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopkins manages to avoid it.
Hopkins bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Exotic tries to clinch but Hopkins is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins digs a good body shot into Exotic's ribs.
Exotic takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Exotic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hopkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Exotic.
Hopkins tries to land a front kick but Exotic steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Exotic ducks under a wild hook from Hopkins.
Hopkins digs a good hook to Exotic's body.
Exotic moves out of range as Hopkins strikes.
Exotic cracks Hopkins with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Exotic takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hopkins connects with a looping right hand.
Exotic takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A jab from Hopkins misses.
Exotic scores with a head kick. Hopkins tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Joe Exotic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Exotic misses.
Exotic throws a head kick but Hopkins moves out of range.
Exotic throws a jab but it's blocked by Hopkins.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut. Exotic saw that one coming.
Exotic jabs at Hopkins's body.
A jab from Hopkins finds it's way through Exotic's defenses.
Hopkins connects with the punch.
Hopkins swings for the body but Exotic moves out of range.
Exotic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hopkins momentarily.
Hopkins throws a poor cross that misses
and Exotic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Exotic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hopkins can pounce on him.
Exotic cracks Hopkins with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hopkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Exotic.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins loads up on a big right hand but Exotic slips the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hopkins works Exotic's body with a nice hook.
A punch combination from Exotic misses.
Exotic keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tory Hopkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Exotic takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Exotic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hopkins.
Exotic avoids a kick to the body.
Hopkins throws a push kick but Exotic slaps the foot to one side.
Exotic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Exotic avoids a kick to the body.
Hopkins fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Exotic is out of range.
Hopkins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Exotic to counter with a crisp jab.
Hopkins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Exotic.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tory Hopkins showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Exotic has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Exotic!
A victorious Joe Exotic thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Naoko Marui (ranked 1109 p4p, 1646 weight class) and Joe Biden (ranked 118 p4p, 166 weight class). Biden has chosen Side to Side as his entrance music. Joe Biden has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Naoko Marui's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Naoko Marui!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Biden!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biden throws a hook but Marui avoids it easily.
Biden avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Biden scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Biden lands with a right hand.
Biden scores with a nice strike.
Joe Biden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marui misses with a combination
letting Biden counter with a right hand.
A jab lands there for Biden.
A big left from Marui misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Biden! But no joy.
Marui lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Biden circles away quickly and effectively.
Marui walks into a stiff left hand from Biden.
Biden lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
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!
Marui lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Biden circles away quickly and effectively.
Marui throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Biden counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Marui misses with a combination
enabling Biden to counter with a crisp jab.
Biden has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Marui is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Biden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marui was well out of range. Poor timing from Biden.
Marui 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biden throws a series of punches but Marui avoids them all with ease.
Marui throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Biden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marui was well out of range. Poor timing from Biden.
Marui looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Biden misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Biden finds it's way through Marui's defenses.
Biden throws a nice looking combination but Marui bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Marui throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Biden misses with a shot to the body
and Marui counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Biden throws a body punch but Marui moves out of range.
Marui swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Marui lands a nice looking body shot.
Marui avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Biden scores with the left hand. Marui knows he should have avoided that one.
Biden lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marui circles away quickly and effectively.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Biden misses with a hook. Marui ducked under it nicely.
As Biden looks to move away, Marui throws a big counter combo but Biden just gets out of the way.
Marui looks to land a right hand but Biden moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biden throws a body shot but no joy.
Biden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Biden takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Marui avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Biden dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marui rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Biden moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Biden! But no joy.
Biden scores with a sloppy right hand. Marui should have avoided that one.
Biden misses with a hook. Marui ducked under it nicely.
Marui appears to be looking for a big counter.
Biden dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Biden there.
Biden lands the left hand.
Biden connects with the punch.
Biden avoids the body shot from Marui.
Biden looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Marui swings for the body but Biden moves out of range.
Biden moves out of range as Marui strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Biden misses the target.
Marui takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Marui misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Biden.
Biden is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Marui had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
No joy there for Marui, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Biden scores with a hook to the body. Marui takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Marui is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Biden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marui was well out of range. Poor timing from Biden.
Marui seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A jab from Biden misses.
Marui moves away from the strike by Biden.
Marui misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Biden connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marui uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Biden.
Marui swings widly with a right hand
and Biden counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Biden dodges the punch combination from Marui.
Biden fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Biden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Biden avoids a punch combination nicely.
A nice side step and Biden releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Marui swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Biden jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Biden throws a right and a left that Marui avoids nicely.
Biden loads up on a big right hand but Marui slips the punch.
Biden scores with a nice head shot.
Marui steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Biden.
Marui lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Biden circles away quickly and effectively.
Marui takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marui displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Biden throws out the jab.
Marui is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Biden looks to throw the jab but Marui is out of range.
Biden cracks Marui with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Biden lands a right hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Biden dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Marui misses with a right hand
and Biden counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Biden takes a swing at Marui's ribcage but misses.
Marui swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marui throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Biden counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marui takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Biden throws a hook to the side of Marui's head but Marui sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marui throws a one two combo.
It looks like Joe Biden has been cut.
Marui tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Biden was well out of range. Poor timing from Marui.
Biden is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Marui with a body shot.
Biden throws a looping overhand right but Marui ducks down to avoid it.
Marui scores with a hook to the body. Biden takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Marui looks to score with a jab to the body but Biden is just out of range.
Biden throws a hook to the side of Marui's head but Marui sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marui takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Naoko Marui is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marui scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Marui's jab looks to have found its range, popping Biden under the eye.
Biden connects with a right hand. Marui shakes it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biden connects with a body shot that sends Marui's belly button to the back.
Marui lands a nice shot to the body.
Biden misses with a body shot.
Biden is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marui.
Joe Biden seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Biden swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Biden dodges the punch combination from Marui.
The fighters circling - Biden throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marui misses with a right hand
and Biden counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Biden throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Marui throws a body punch but Biden moves out of range.
Biden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marui moves away.
Marui looks to score with a jab to the body but Biden is just out of range.
Biden punishes Marui's body with a nice straight punch.
Biden waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marui.
Biden has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marui throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Marui throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Biden throws out a counter right but Marui avoids it with no problem.
Marui swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marui throws a series of punches but Biden moves out of range.
Marui is looking to wear down Biden with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Biden fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Left hook, right uppercut from Biden.
Marui takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Biden throws a jab but it's blocked by Marui.
Marui uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Biden.
Biden waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marui.
Biden throws a shot from downtown. Marui moves away and avoids it.
Marui tries to clinch but Biden is having none of it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Biden, as that shot connected.
Biden's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Biden duly obliges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marui tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Biden was well out of range. Poor timing from Marui.
Biden misses with a looping right.
A big left from Marui misses.
Marui throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Marui swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Marui throws a right and a left that Biden avoids nicely.
Biden throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Marui looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A big right from Marui misses.
Biden lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Marui fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Biden on the side of the head.
Biden scores with a body shot.
Biden throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Biden throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Biden scores with a hook to the body. Marui takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Marui uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Biden has time to react.
Marui doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marui takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Biden displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marui throws out the jab.
Marui swings for the body but Biden moves out of range.
Marui misses with a body shot.
Biden lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Marui backs up against the cage.
Biden lands with a nice body punch.
Good exchange - Biden coming out on top.
Biden steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marui.
Marui defending well as Biden loads up on a big left hand.
Marui is looking to counter the offense by Biden and move into the clinch.
Marui fails to land with a series of punches.
Biden thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marui tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fighters circle momentarily. Biden darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Marui throws a left and a right that both miss
and Biden counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Biden smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Biden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joe Biden's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Marui throws a combination that misses
and Biden counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marui uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Biden.
Marui is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Marui lunges at Biden with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Biden's hand.
Biden jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marui throws a nice looking combination but Biden bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It seemed like Biden was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Marui throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Biden counters with a right hand to the body.
Biden throws a big shot that misses.
Marui misses with a double jab
and Biden counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marui swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biden misses with a straight left.
Marui is looking to counter punch.
Marui misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Biden counters with a straight right hand.
Marui looks to land a combination but Biden avoids it well.
Biden throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Biden scores with a hook to the body. Marui takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marui takes a jab right on the kisser.
Marui scores with a jab to the body.
Marui walks into a jab.
Biden connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Marui momentarily.
Marui tries to bum rush Biden with a series of wild strikes but Biden uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Biden connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Marui momentarily.
Marui slips under a jab from Biden.
A left lands for Biden.
Marui tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Biden was well out of range. Poor timing from Marui.
Biden unleashes a big counter combination but Marui bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Biden looks to score with a jab to the body but Marui is just out of range.
Marui ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Biden moves away.
Marui looks to score with a jab to the body but Biden is just out of range.
Marui slips under a jab from Biden.
Nice uppercut there from Biden.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marui looks to land a combination but Biden avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Marui misses.
Marui takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Biden connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Biden takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Biden lands a body shot.
Marui takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Biden throws a lazy right hand but Marui sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Biden throws a looping overhand right but Marui ducks down to avoid it.
Marui takes one to the side of the head.
Biden throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Marui stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Marui lands with a good body shot.
Marui throws a body shot but no joy.
Biden doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Marui doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Biden just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marui misses with a wild combination.
Marui throws a series of punches but Biden moves out of range.
Biden is looking for the big counter here.
Marui throws out a loose jab but Biden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Biden scores with a nice strike.
Marui throws a combination that misses
and Biden counters with a left to the body.
Biden clobbers Marui with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Biden lands a slapping body shot.
Marui lands with a shot to the body.
Biden connects with a body shot.
Marui takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
No joy there for Marui, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Joe Biden is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Biden scores with a nice strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marui looks to land a right hand but Biden moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biden dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marui throws a series of punches but Biden avoids them all with ease.
A little jabbing left from Biden on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Biden sizes up Marui with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Marui takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Biden misses with a looping right.
Marui lands with a shot to the body.
Marui falls off balance throwing a combination
and Biden counters with a straight right hand.
Marui rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Biden counters with a left to the body.
Biden misses with an uppercut.
Marui keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Biden lands a nice shot to the body.
Marui uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Biden.
Marui swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Naoko Marui has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marui throws a left and a right that both miss
and Marui takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A decent looking cross lands there for Biden.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Biden comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Biden has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Biden!
A relieved looking Joe Biden thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rod De Minaur (ranked 393 p4p, 864 weight class) and Lyoha Nagibatel (ranked 57 p4p, 123 weight class). De Minaur's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Seek and Destroy . 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 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rod De Minaur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lyoha Nagibatel!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nagibatel scores with a punch to the head.
Nagibatel misses with a wild body shot.
Nagibatel connects with a leg kick.
Nagibatel slips under a jab from De Minaur.
De Minaur staying out of range there.
Nagibatel misses with an uppercut
enabling De Minaur to counter with a crisp jab.
De Minaur lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
De Minaur slips under a jab from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Nagibatel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nagibatel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Minaur throws out the jab.
Nagibatel scores with a push kick.
De Minaur fails in his attempt to clinch.
De Minaur moves away from the strike by Nagibatel.
Nagibatel looks to land a left hand but De Minaur moved out of range nicely.
De Minaur was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
De Minaur tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nagibatel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nagibatel is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A cross from Nagibatel lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Minaur throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nagibatel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Minaur uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nagibatel.
De Minaur is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
De Minaur dodges the punch combination from Nagibatel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Minaur jabs at Nagibatel's body.
De Minaur defending well as Nagibatel loads up on a big left hand.
De Minaur throws a big counter combination but Nagibatel scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
De Minaur moves out of range of the strikes.
De Minaur is looking to counter punch.
Nagibatel thows a left - swing and a miss!
De Minaur is looking to counter punch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nagibatel.
Nagibatel swings for the body but De Minaur moves out of range.
De Minaur is looking to counter punch.
De Minaur avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
De Minaur throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
De Minaur displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nagibatel throws out the jab.
De Minaur throws a good cross that connects.
De Minaur gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nagibatel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nagibatel misses with a punch on the inside.
De Minaur goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Minaur.
Nagibatel lands a right hand.
Nagibatel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by De Minaur.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Minaur misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagibatel wants to break free but De Minaur has control.
Nagibatel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De Minaur lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nagibatel backwards.
Nagibatel swings wildly with an uppercut but De Minaur uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nagibatel lands with a short shot to the head.
Nagibatel struggles to land a body shot inside as De Minaur controls his hands.
De Minaur misses with some punches.
Nagibatel can't find room to land a body shot as De Minaur controls the action.
De Minaur swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De Minaur blocks an uppercut.
Nagibatel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nagibatel misses with a looping left.
De Minaur throws a body kick that misses.
Nagibatel lands a nice leg kick that just misses De Minaur's sensitive parts.
Nagibatel with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nagibatel misses with a looping right.
Nagibatel swings for the body but De Minaur moves out of range.
De Minaur throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
De Minaur misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Minaur takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nagibatel lands with a good body shot.
Jab, jab by De Minaur - just one landing.
Nagibatel looks to land a left hand but De Minaur moved out of range nicely.
De Minaur lands with a cross.
Nagibatel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nagibatel misses with a straight right.
De Minaur uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nagibatel.
De Minaur takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nagibatel is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nagibatel scores with a jab. De Minaur acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nagibatel scores with a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
De Minaur misses with an uppercut. Nagibatel saw that one coming.
De Minaur moves away from the strike by Nagibatel.
Nagibatel throws a low kick but De Minaur moves out of range easily.
De Minaur ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
De Minaur is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nagibatel.
Nagibatel scores with a sloppy right hand. De Minaur should have avoided that one.
Nagibatel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De Minaur.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nagibatel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Minaur.
Nagibatel looks to land a left hand but De Minaur moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from De Minaur.
De Minaur throws an overhand right that lands on Nagibatel's shoulder, as Nagibatel tries to avoid the shot.
Nagibatel scores with a nice strike.
Nagibatel throws an off balance right hand
and De Minaur counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nagibatel throws a solid leg kick but De Minaur takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nagibatel.
Nagibatel blocks a jab.
Nice cross by Nagibatel.
Nagibatel scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
De Minaur takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nagibatel throws a leg kick that is checked
and De Minaur counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nagibatel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Minaur throws out the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Minaur displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nagibatel throws out the jab.
De Minaur has closed the distance and engaged Nagibatel in a clinch.
Nagibatel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Minaur.
A right hand to the body from De Minaur.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lyoha Nagibatel dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
De Minaur looks for the body kick but Nagibatel saw that one coming.
De Minaur keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Minaur shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
De Minaur blocks a jab.
De Minaur checks a leg kick.
Nagibatel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of De Minaur's head.
De Minaur throws an overhand right that lands on Nagibatel's shoulder, as Nagibatel tries to avoid the shot.
De Minaur uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nagibatel.
De Minaur slips under a jab from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel is looking to slow De Minaur down with leg kicks.
Nagibatel throws a shot to the body.
De Minaur takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nagibatel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps De Minaur's head backwards.
Nagibatel missing with a left hand there. De Minaur was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
De Minaur ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nagibatel moves away.
De Minaur misses with a lunging right hand
letting Nagibatel counter with a right hand.
Nice body kick from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nagibatel misses with a low kick.
Nagibatel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagibatel misses with a left hand
and De Minaur counters with a slapping leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Nagibatel misses.
It looked like De Minaur wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nagibatel misses with a leg kick.
De Minaur tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
De Minaur tries to bum rush Nagibatel with a series of wild strikes but Nagibatel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
De Minaur throws a jab but it's blocked by Nagibatel.
De Minaur rushes Nagibatel and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
De Minaur lands with a right to the head.
Nagibatel tries to work over De Minaur's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De Minaur swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De Minaur is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
De Minaur fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nagibatel breaks from the clinch.
Nagibatel looks to land a left hand but De Minaur moved out of range nicely.
Nagibatel misses with a straight right.
Nagibatel just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Nagibatel misses.
De Minaur lands with a straight right. Nagibatel didn't see that one coming.
Nagibatel misses with a wild body shot.
De Minaur was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nagibatel tries a low kick but De Minaur avoids it.
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!
Nagibatel fakes a jab and throws a low kick but De Minaur checks it well.
De Minaur throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from De Minaur misses.
De Minaur takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nagibatel avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nagibatel looks to throw the jab but De Minaur is out of range.
De Minaur throws a hook but Nagibatel avoids it easily.
De Minaur uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nagibatel.
De Minaur takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
De Minaur scores with a hook.
Nagibatel misses with a hook
and De Minaur counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
De Minaur throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
De Minaur wants to land a leg kick but Nagibatel is out of range.
Nice jab there from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel connects with a body shot.
De Minaur scores with a jab. Nagibatel acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lyoha Nagibatel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nagibatel tries to land a body kick
and De Minaur counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nagibatel works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from De Minaur.
De Minaur has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
De Minaur connects with a single shot there.
Nagibatel throws a hook but De Minaur avoids it easily.
De Minaur swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Minaur bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
De Minaur is looking to land body kicks.
Nagibatel throws out a counter right but De Minaur avoids it with no problem.
Nagibatel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nagibatel darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
De Minaur looks to throw the jab but Nagibatel is out of range.
Nagibatel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nagibatel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
De Minaur looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Minaur. Nagibatel does a little dance to reset his feet.
A solid body kick from De Minaur.
Nagibatel swings and misses with a shot to the body
and De Minaur counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nagibatel's jab looks to have found its range, popping De Minaur under the eye.
A solid leg kick lands there for De Minaur.
Nagibatel throws a leg kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nagibatel loads up on a big right hand but De Minaur slips the punch.
Nagibatel cracks De Minaur with an open hand slap.
Nagibatel throws a leg kick that misses.
De Minaur takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nagibatel.
De Minaur scores with a hook.
Nagibatel shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
De Minaur scores with a punch to the head.
De Minaur thumps Nagibatel with a low kick.
Nagibatel turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
De Minaur looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nagibatel just misses with a punch to the body.
Nagibatel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Minaur moves away.
De Minaur checks a low kick from Nagibatel.
Nice defenses there by De Minaur.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big right from De Minaur misses.
De Minaur's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nagibatel connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! De Minaur scrambles back to his feet.
De Minaur throws a half hearted mid kick.
De Minaur takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lyoha Nagibatel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
De Minaur pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nagibatel throws a nice inside leg kick.
De Minaur staying out of range there.
De Minaur throws an overhand right that lands on Nagibatel's shoulder, as Nagibatel tries to avoid the shot.
Nagibatel let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
De Minaur takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nagibatel misses with a hook
and De Minaur counters with a nice leg kick.
Nagibatel misses with a body shot
and De Minaur counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
De Minaur walks into a left hand.
Nagibatel throws a poor cross that misses
and De Minaur connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
De Minaur closes the distance and lands a one-two.
 Nagibatel is rocked!
Nagibatel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from De Minaur.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Minaur displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nagibatel throws out the jab.
Nagibatel lands a nice hook to De Minaur's body. De Minaur takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
De Minaur misses with a wild body shot.
Nagibatel throws a jab but it's blocked by De Minaur.
Nagibatel takes a swing at De Minaur's ribcage but misses.
De Minaur swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
De Minaur throws a head kick that misses.
Nagibatel throws a wild body kick that De Minaur sees coming a mile off.
De Minaur was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for De Minaur.
A head kick misses from De Minaur.
Nagibatel on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nagibatel attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
De Minaur is looking to counter with a body kick.
Nagibatel misses with a body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nagibatel.
De Minaur will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nagibatel wants to slow De Minaur down by chopping away at his legs.
Lyoha Nagibatel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Minaur tries to clinch but Nagibatel is having none of it.
De Minaur takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
De Minaur clobbers Nagibatel with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A bone on bone clash there as Nagibatel blocks the leg kick.
Nagibatel thows a left - swing and a miss!
De Minaur fires out a quick counter leg kick but Nagibatel just manages to avoid it.
Nagibatel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
De Minaur throws a right and a left that both miss.
A slow jab from De Minaur misses its intended target.
Rod De Minaur has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
The fighters circling - De Minaur throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It's a brutal combination of punches from De Minaur! Nagibatel is backing up but he can't get away as De Minaur lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Nagibatel and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Rod De Minaur!
Our winner, Rod De Minaur, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vito Corleone (ranked 707 p4p, 924 weight class) and David Choke (ranked 97 p4p, 129 weight class). Corleone comes to the cage accompanied by Sussudio- Phil Collins. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vito Corleone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, David Choke!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Corleone tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Choke avoids it.
Choke is working for takedown but Corleone is calmly controlling the position for now.
Corleone lands a takedown into guard.
Corleone has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Choke looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Corleone is defending well. Choke quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Corleone has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Choke celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David Choke!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Skellington (ranked 597 p4p, 1433 weight class) and Arcot Ramathorn (ranked 81 p4p, 207 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Skellington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Arcot Ramathorn!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramathorn moves into range and connects with a jab.
Skellington shoots for a takedown but Ramathorn saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Skellington shoots in and drives through. Ramathorn sprawls well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Skellington.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Skellington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skellington takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jack Skellington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skellington looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Skellington throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Skellington throwing shots but Ramathorn is blocking nicely.
Skellington sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ramathorn defending well though.
Skellington is working for a submission of some sort.
Skellington throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ramathorn to regain full guard.
Ramathorn keeping full guard, as Skellington tries to pass.
Skellington working some strikes from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramathorn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Skellington.
Skellington throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've been hearing good reports from Skellington's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Skellington throws a big elbow that misses.
Skellington trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Skellington is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Skellington wants to pass the guard but Ramathorn is keeping the position.
Ramathorn 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.
Skellington 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.
Ramathorn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ramathorn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Skellington is one step ahead there.
Skellington with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramathorn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Skellington.
Ramathorn 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.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ramathorn can do anything to dispel that myth.
Skellington pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ramathorn is keeping the position for now.
Skellington is in close to Ramathorn's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skellington lands a couple of digs.
Skellington throwing strikes from guard but Ramathorn blocks nicely.
Ramathorn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Skellington.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Skellington accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Skellington scoring with punches to the head and body.
Skellington looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skellington throws a big elbow that misses.
Skellington with a flurry of punches that miss.
Skellington working some strikes from top position.
Skellington working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ramathorn wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Skellington's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Skellington makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Skellington distracts Ramathorn with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ramathorn looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Skellington postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skellington throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ramathorn is pulling down on Skellington's head to control his posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Skellington accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Skellington accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Skellington working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ramathorn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ramathorn keeping full guard, as Skellington tries to pass.
Skellington throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Skellington stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramathorn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ramathorn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Skellington dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ramathorn misses with a double jab.
Ramathorn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Skellington half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Skellington darts in looking for a takedown but Ramathorn gets double underhooks and turns Skellington into the cage.
Skellington is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ramathorn to keep the fight standing.
Ramathorn breaks from the clinch.
Skellington takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Skellington shoots for a double leg takedown but Ramathorn sprawls well. He's pushed Skellington's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Skellington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ramathorn.
Skellington tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ramathorn defends well and Skellington ends up having to push Ramathorn into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Skellington tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ramathorn smiles and moves away.
Ramathorn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ramathorn has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Skellington is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Skellington dives in and grabs Ramathorn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ramathorn pushes down on Skellington's head and hops out.
A combination from Ramathorn does no damage.
Skellington drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ramathorn sprawls and moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramathorn works over Skellington's head and body with a nice combination.
Ramathorn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Skellington misses with a takedown attempt - Ramathorn sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skellington misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ramathorn scores with a nice strike.
Ramathorn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Ramathorn.
Skellington drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ramathorn sprawls and moves away.
Ramathorn misses with the combination.
Nice takedown defense from Ramathorn. No joy for Skellington on that attempt.
Skellington fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ramathorn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ramathorn drops Skellington with a beautiful combination! Skellington stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ramathorn is looking for the KO!
Skellington is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skellington is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ramathorn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Oh Skellington is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ramathorn pounces like a tiger and cracks Skellington with a vicious hook! Skellington is down but not out! Ramathorn follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Arcot Ramathorn!
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