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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Count Dankula (ranked 1577 p4p, 1775 weight class) and Kaoru Nagashima (ranked 168 p4p, 186 weight class). Kaoru Nagashima has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Count Dankula!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kaoru Nagashima!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Damien Edna and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dankula misses with a looping right.
Nagashima changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dankula looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dankula stuffs the takedown.
Dankula misses with a hook.
Count Dankula seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dankula throws a right hand that misses
and Nagashima counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Nagashima throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nagashima tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dankula knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nagashima looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dankula with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dankula avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nagashima.
Nagashima sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dankula defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagashima trying to mount his opponent but Dankula defends it.
Nagashima is trying to work for a kimura but Dankula is defending well.
Nagashima is trying to work for a kimura but Dankula is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagashima not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dankula taking some punishment here, with Nagashima in his half guard.
Nagashima wants to pass the guard but Dankula is defending well.
Nagashima has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nagashima lands a nice short elbow.
Nagashima missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dankula moves into full guard.
Dankula working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nagashima.
Nagashima throws a big right hand that misses.
Nagashima scoring with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagashima throws a big right hand that misses.
Nagashima working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nagashima loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nagashima missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nagashima working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dankula's head.
Dankula avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nagashima throws a strike but Dankula rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Nagashima has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Dankula doesn't defend quickly enough and Nagashima has managed to lock this one up! Can Dankula escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Nagashima on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kaoru Nagashima!
After the fight, Kaoru Nagashima was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Count Dankula was interviewed post fight and said 'That shits whack. '.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rogerio Duarte (ranked 1246 p4p, 1664 weight class) and Luka Marka (ranked 185 p4p, 246 weight class). Marka comes into a darkened arena with his song building. HADES kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rogerio Duarte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Luka Marka!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Summer Carpenter and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marka 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.
Marka goes for a double leg but Duarte avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Duarte continues to drive forward.
Duarte swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jab, jab by Duarte - just one landing.
Marka fails with a takedown attempt.
Duarte shoots for a double leg takedown but Marka sprawls well. He's pushed Duarte's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Marka tries for a takedown but Duarte circles away easily
and Duarte counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Marka has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Rogerio Duarte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luka Marka.
Good shot there by Marka.
Marka fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marka tries for a takedown but Duarte circles away easily
letting Duarte counter with a right hand.
Nice shot lands for Duarte.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Marka.
Duarte throws a body punch but Marka moves out of range.
Marka swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Marka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Duarte staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Duarte on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Marka tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Duarte swivels and escapes.
As Marka backs away, Duarte returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Duarte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marka.
Nice defenses there by Marka.
Marka throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Duarte was covering up waiting for the punch and Marka finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Duarte seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Marka wants to pass the guard but Duarte is keeping the position.
Duarte is trying to keep Marka in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marka trying to control the position from guard on top but Duarte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Duarte looking for a sweep. Not yet Duarte, not yet.
Duarte will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Marka engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Duarte is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Marka postures up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Marka takes a swing at Duarte's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Duarte misses the target.
The fighters circling - Marka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marka misses with a few strikes there.
A quick step to the side and Duarte tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marka tests Duarte's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Duarte drops his hands momentarily and Marka takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Duarte lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Marka chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Duarte can pounce on him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marka. Duarte does a little dance to reset his feet.
Duarte half committed to a counter leg kick.
A left lands for Marka.
Marka throws a sloppy body shot
and Duarte counters with a slapping leg kick.
Marka tries to score a power double leg takedown but Duarte sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Marka somewhat.
Marka closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Marka lands in his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duarte looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Marka postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Duarte has control of Marka's left arm, preventing Marka from doing any damage.
Duarte is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Marka is controlling him.
Marka sitting in guard here, content to control.
Marka stopping the sweep attempt from Duarte.
Duarte being controlled here, momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Luka Marka will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Marka connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Duarte's hands.
Marka misses with a looping left.
Marka is trying hard to land a takedown here. Duarte sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Duarte is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Duarte throws a body shot but no joy.
Marka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Duarte appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Marka scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Marka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duarte wants to slow Marka down by chopping away at his legs.
Marka takes a swing at Duarte's ribcage but misses.
Duarte swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Marka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Marka misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Duarte. Marka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Duarte ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marka misses with an uppercut. Duarte saw that one coming.
It looked like Duarte was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Duarte throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Marka looks to land a left hand but Duarte moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Duarte was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Luka Marka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marka throws an overhand right that lands on Duarte's shoulder, as Duarte tries to avoid the shot.
Marka throws a shot to the body.
Duarte scores with a nice body kick.
Duarte slips under a jab from Marka.
A quick step to the side and Duarte tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Duarte lands a leg kick that knocks Marka off balance momentarily.
A good leg kick by Duarte.
Duarte throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Marka.
The fighters circle momentarily. Marka darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Marka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Duarte.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marka takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duarte looks for the body kick but Marka saw that one coming.
Marka scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Marka throws a series of punches but Duarte avoids them all with ease.
Marka throws out a powerful jab.
Marka rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Duarte moves away from the strike by Marka.
Luka Marka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marka connects with a body shot that sends Duarte's belly button to the back.
Marka fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Duarte to the ground. Marka is now in Duarte's guard.
Duarte can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Marka controls the pace.
Duarte is pulling down on Marka's head. It's preventing any offense from Marka, at least for the moment.
Marka trying to control the position from guard on top but Duarte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duarte wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Marka is now in half guard.
Marka is trying to control. Duarte wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Marka is controlling the pace.
Duarte keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Duarte wants to control but Marka is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Marka thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've been hearing good reports from Duarte'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.
Marka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Duarte keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Marka prevents Duarte from improving his position.
Marka sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Duarte defending well though.
Duarte is trying to get back to full guard.
Marka throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Duarte preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Marka prevents Duarte from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luka Marka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Duarte misses with an uppercut. Marka saw that one coming.
Marka shoots for a takedown but Duarte saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Marka lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Marka walks forward, straight into a front kick from Duarte.
Duarte misses with a head kick.
Marka shoots in looking for a takedown. Duarte tries to sprawl out of it but Marka keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Duarte manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Duarte misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marka scores with a jab to the head.
Marka keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Despite the aggression on Marka's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Marka misses with an uppercut. Duarte saw that one coming.
Duarte avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marka loads up on a big right hand but Duarte slips the punch.
Duarte connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Marka misses with a straight right.
A quick step to the side and Duarte tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Duarte lands a big head kick that sends Marka tumbling to the mat! Duarte takes a step backwards and waves Marka back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Marka is rocked!
Duarte shoots in looking for a takedown but Marka manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Duarte's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Marka is still on wobbly legs! Can Duarte finish him?
Marka looking to score a takedown here. Duarte is defending well but Marka drives through and ends up in Duarte's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marka controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Marka seems to have recovered his senses.
Duarte controls Marka momentarily but Marka frees himself.
Marka showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Duarte has his hands on Marka's head, controlling the position.
Luka Marka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marka slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Let's hope that Marka has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Duarte as he connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duarte throws a good cross that connects.
Marka misses with a body shot.
Duarte takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice takedown defense from Duarte. No joy for Marka on that attempt.
Rogerio Duarte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luka Marka.
Marka slips under a jab from Duarte.
Marka misses with a body shot.
Marka blocks a jab.
Duarte slips under a jab.
Duarte misses with a wild combination.
Duarte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marka throws a hook but Duarte blocks it.
Marka takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Duarte throws a sloppy body shot
and Marka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Duarte lands with a right hand.
Duarte moves away from the strike by Marka.
Duarte seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Marka tests Duarte's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marka lands a right hook to the body.
Marka stuns Duarte with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Marka shoots in but no luck this time.
Marka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Duarte.
Rogerio Duarte has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Duarte misses with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rogerio Duarte showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Marka 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luka Marka!
Luka Marka decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jairzinho Teixeira (ranked 2430 p4p, 2119 weight class) and Andre Powell (ranked 300 p4p, 266 weight class). Teixeira comes to the cage accompanied by The Eye of the 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jairzinho Teixeira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andre Powell!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Ben Hemmingworth and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Teixeira misses with a right hand
and Powell counters with a nice uppercut.
 It looks like Jairzinho Teixeira has been cut.
Nice jab there from Powell.
Powell moves out of range of the strikes.
Powell misses with a double jab
and Teixeira counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
 It looks like Andre Powell has been cut.
Teixeira thows a left - swing and a miss!
Teixeira cracks Powell with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Teixeira catches Powell napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Powell to the canvas!
Powell is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Powell throws his legs up looking for a submission but Teixeira uses it to pass to side control.
Powell is still in real trouble! Can Teixeira finish him?
Teixeira controls the position from side control.
Teixeira cracks Powell with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Teixeira immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Powell is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Teixeira!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jairzinho Teixeira!
A victorious Jairzinho Teixeira 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Souppe (ranked 2612 p4p, 736 weight class) and Jarna Kuiva (ranked 370 p4p, 103 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bruno Souppe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jarna Kuiva!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Donatello Bradman and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuiva fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kuiva swings widly with a right hand
letting Souppe counter with a right hand.
Souppe closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kuiva did well to prevent Souppe getting side control.
Kuiva is looking for a sweep. Souppe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Souppe tries to pass to full mount but Kuiva defends it.
Souppe is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Souppe is trying to control the action in half guard but Kuiva is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuiva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Souppe is looking to stall here but Kuiva recovers full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souppe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Souppe engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Souppe has gone for a leg lock! Kuiva slips out almost immediately though and dives into Souppe's guard.
Souppe trying to control the position.
Souppe being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kuiva won't allow Souppe to sweep him here.
Souppe keeping full guard, as Kuiva tries to pass.
Souppe has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kuiva has passed into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Souppe is looking for a sweep.
Souppe sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Souppe trying to control from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kuiva throws a predictable looking body shot
and Souppe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Kuiva. Those never looked like landing.
Kuiva lands the left hand.
It looks like Bruno Souppe has been cut.
Souppe tries to clinch but Kuiva is having none of it.
Kuiva throws a combination that misses
letting Souppe counter with a right hand.
Kuiva misses with a body shot
and Souppe counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice cross by Kuiva.
Kuiva looks to throw the jab but Souppe is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bruno Souppe will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bruno Souppe'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.
Kuiva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Souppe manages to avoid it.
Kuiva takes a swing at Souppe's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Souppe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kuiva swinging wildly here.
Kuiva ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuiva misses with the combination.
Kuiva misses with a body shot.
It looked like Souppe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuiva throws a body punch but Souppe moves out of range.
Kuiva lands the left hand.
Kuiva misses with a wild body shot.
Kuiva scores with a body shot.
Kuiva is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Souppe rather than just go for the knockout.
Kuiva misses with a combination
and Souppe counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kuiva connects with a body shot.
Kuiva throws a series of punches but Souppe moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Souppe misses the target.
Jarna Kuiva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuiva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Souppe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuiva feints a jab promting Souppe to slip. Kuiva then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Souppe slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kuiva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Souppe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Souppe throwing a counter right hand but Kuiva manages to avoid it.
Kuiva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Souppe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Souppe tries to counter with a takedown but Kuiva is quick to defend against it.
Souppe is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kuiva.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuiva has managed to clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Souppe.
Kuiva misses with a punch to the body.
Kuiva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kuiva manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kuiva pushes Souppe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuiva is trying to break free.
Kuiva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuiva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kuiva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kuiva just leaning against Souppe, taking a breather.
Kuiva missing with knees to the body.
Kuiva softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Souppe manages to pull guard.
Kuiva slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Souppe trying to keep a closed guard but Kuiva is proving a slippery customer.
Souppe working for a triangle but Kuiva defends it easily.
Kuiva must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Souppe trying to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jarna Kuiva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bruno Souppe's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kuiva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Souppe.
Kuiva lands with a nice body punch.
Souppe takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A shot to the liver by Kuiva. Beautiful body shot.
Kuiva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Souppe.
A little feinted left hand from Souppe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kuiva lands a really nice looking cross but Souppe seems unphased.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuiva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Souppe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Kuiva misses its intended target.
Kuiva connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Souppe momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuiva lands with a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Kuiva.
Kuiva lands a right hook to the body.
Jarna Kuiva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kuiva scores with a sloppy right hand. Souppe should have avoided that one.
Kuiva rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Souppe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Souppe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kuiva scores with a shot to the body.
Kuiva ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuiva works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jarna Kuiva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kuiva fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Souppe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kuiva misses with a wild combination.
Souppe attempts a counter takedown but Kuiva avoids it well and moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Souppe tries to clinch up.
Kuiva misses with a series of wild punches.
Souppe went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kuiva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kuiva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Souppe is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuiva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Souppe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kuiva changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kuiva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Souppe was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuiva.
Souppe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kuiva misses with a wild combination.
Souppe takes one on the button.
Souppe walks into a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Souppe closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kuiva circles away.
Kuiva cracks a nice hook into Souppe's ribs.
Kuiva connects with a single shot there.
Kuiva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Souppe moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Souppe misses the target.
Souppe tries to keep at a distance but Kuiva has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kuiva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jab by Kuiva.
Souppe seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
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!
Kuiva scores with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jarna Kuiva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kuiva 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:29
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jarna Kuiva!
Jarna Kuiva decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Devin Hill (ranked 1519 p4p, 1243 weight class) and Herleifr Conchobhar (ranked 196 p4p, 152 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Devin Hill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Herleifr Conchobhar!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Chris Dean and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hill slips a jab and a cross from Conchobhar.
Hill doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Conchobhar throws a shot from downtown. Hill moves away and avoids it.
Conchobhar slips under a jab.
It seemed like Conchobhar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Conchobhar looks to score with a jab to the body but Hill is just out of range.
Conchobhar misses with a jab, cross combination.
Conchobhar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Conchobhar misses with an uppercut.
Nice jab there from Hill.
A jab from Conchobhar misses.
Conchobhar throws a looping overhand right but Hill ducks down to avoid it.
A big right from Conchobhar misses.
Hill throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Conchobhar blocks a jab.
Devin Hill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hill lands a head kick!
A big right from Conchobhar misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hill uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Conchobhar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hill throws a jab but it's blocked by Conchobhar.
Conchobhar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Conchobhar takes one on the button.
Hill displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hill moves in looking to clinch but Conchobhar pushes him off.
Conchobhar looks to throw the jab but Hill is out of range.
Hill misses with a series of wild punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hill. Conchobhar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hill lands a nice looking body shot.
Hill pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Conchobhar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hill throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Conchobhar.
Conchobhar has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Conchobhar throws a hook but Hill blocks it.
Hill checks the leg kick nicely there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hill keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hill lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hill closes the distance and pushes Conchobhar back into the cage.
Conchobhar stalling in the clinch.
Conchobhar wants to get back to striking at distance but Hill won't allow it.
Hill will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Conchobhar up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hill - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Conchobhar can't break the clinch.
Conchobhar tries to break the clinch but Hill is controlling the position.
Hill holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Hill.
It looks like Herleifr Conchobhar has been cut.
Conchobhar is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hill taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hill throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hill lands an uppercut.
Conchobhar is trying to break free.
Hill content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Conchobhar is trying to push Hill away but Hill has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hill lands with a light punch inside.
Hill taking a breather.
Hill throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Conchobhar is trying to break the clinch but Hill is controlling him.
Hill taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Devin Hill.
A big right from Hill misses.
Conchobhar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Conchobhar looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hill clinches up with Conchobhar and pushes him back against the cage.
Hill manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill dodges the punch combination from Conchobhar.
Conchobhar throws a body punch but Hill moves out of range.
Hill throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hill throws a chopping leg kick but Conchobhar manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hill jabs at Conchobhar's body.
Hill dips to his left and cracks Conchobhar with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hill ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Conchobhar misses with a straight left.
Hill swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hill tries to bum rush Conchobhar with a series of wild strikes but Conchobhar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Conchobhar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hill. Hill obviously looking to wear him down.
Conchobhar takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Conchobhar throws a push kick but Hill slaps the foot to one side.
Hill swings widly with a right hand
and Conchobhar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Devin Hill dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Herleifr Conchobhar's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Conchobhar scores with a decent looking hook.
Conchobhar throws a hook but Hill avoids it easily.
Hill tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A nice side step and Conchobhar releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Conchobhar blocks a head kick by Hill.
Hill uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Conchobhar.
Hill displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Conchobhar throws out the jab.
Hill throws a hook but Conchobhar avoids it easily.
Conchobhar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hill.
Conchobhar throws the left hand but Hill avoids the punch easily.
Conchobhar walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hill avoids the body shot from Conchobhar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conchobhar throws the left hand but Hill avoids the punch easily.
Hill looks to score with a jab to the body but Conchobhar is just out of range.
Hill is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Conchobhar can do to turn this around?
Conchobhar looks to land a left hand but Hill moved out of range nicely.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hill. Conchobhar shrugs it off though.
Hill cracks Conchobhar with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conchobhar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hill scoring well with a low kick there.
Hill looks to land a left hand but Conchobhar moved out of range nicely.
Hill throws a big shot that misses.
Conchobhar tries to land a front kick but Hill steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hill misses with an uppercut.
Conchobhar just misses with a punch to the body.
Conchobhar blocks a jab.
Hill throws a hook to the side of Conchobhar's head but Conchobhar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hill avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Devin Hill is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Conchobhar bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hill's head.
A punch combination from Hill misses.
Hill throws a hook but Conchobhar blocks it.
Hill has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Hill throws a head kick that misses.
Conchobhar takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conchobhar takes a swing at Hill's ribcage but misses.
Hill needs to keep his hands up - Conchobhar had a free shot at his head there.
Devin Hill is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hill connects with a jab.
Conchobhar lands a nice looking body shot.
Conchobhar lands a nice shot to the body.
Conchobhar moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A big left from Conchobhar misses.
Hill lands a really nice looking cross but Conchobhar seems unphased.
Conchobhar misses with a low kick as Hill jumps back.
An inside leg kick lands from Hill.
Hill will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Conchobhar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hill.
Conchobhar lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A jab from Hill misses.
Hill moves away from the strike by Conchobhar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conchobhar swings for the body but Hill moves out of range.
A slow jab from Conchobhar misses its intended target.
Conchobhar throws a looping overhand right but Hill ducks down to avoid it.
Hill appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hill punishes Conchobhar's body with a nice straight punch.
Hill doesn't manage to clinch there - Conchobhar circles away.
Conchobhar throws a hook but Hill blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Hill on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hill throws a sloppy head kick
and Conchobhar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hill displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Conchobhar throws out the jab.
Hill is looking to counter punch.
Hill blocks a jab.
Hill lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hill ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hill tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Conchobhar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Conchobhar is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jab from Conchobhar.
Hill will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conchobhar misses with a looping left.
Hill misses with an uppercut
and Conchobhar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hill takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Conchobhar has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hill with a jab.
No joy there for Hill, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Conchobhar scores with a hook to the body. Hill takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A punch combination from Conchobhar misses.
Conchobhar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hill.
Conchobhar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Conchobhar misses with a lunging right hand
and Hill counters with a series of strikes. Conchobhar will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hill looks to score with a jab to the body but Conchobhar is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Conchobhar bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hill's head.
Hill misses with a right hand
letting Conchobhar counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Herleifr Conchobhar will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Herleifr Conchobhar's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Hill walks into a stiff left hand from Conchobhar.
Hill misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hill swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Conchobhar has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hill throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hill throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hill misses with an uppercut. Conchobhar saw that one coming.
Conchobhar defending well as Hill loads up on a big left hand.
Conchobhar appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Conchobhar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hill.
A big left from Conchobhar misses.
Conchobhar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Conchobhar throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Hill counter with a right hand.
Conchobhar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hill moves out of range of the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hill scores with a hook to the body. Conchobhar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conchobhar takes a kick to the side of the head.
Conchobhar scores with a jab to the body.
Conchobhar ducks under a wild hook from Hill.
Hill misses with a straight right.
Hill is looking to chop away at Conchobhar's legs.
Hill swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Hill.
Conchobhar scores with a hook to the body. Hill takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Conchobhar looks to land a right hand but Hill moved out of range.
Conchobhar scores with a body shot.
Hill waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Conchobhar.
Conchobhar slips under a jab from Hill.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Hill misses.
Hill throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Conchobhar moves out of range of the body kick.
Hill throws a hook but Conchobhar avoids it easily.
Hill misses with a hook
and Conchobhar counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hill avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hill slips under a jab.
Nice shot lands for Hill.
Conchobhar misses with a straight right.
Conchobhar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Hill counter with a right hand.
Hill fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Conchobhar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hill moves away from the strike by Conchobhar.
Hill throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Conchobhar counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hill thinking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Conchobhar moves away.
Conchobhar slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Conchobhar moves out of range of the strikes.
Hill misses with an uppercut. Conchobhar saw that one coming.
Hill on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Conchobhar digs a good body shot into Hill's ribs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Conchobhar cracks Hill with a good jab.
A jab from Conchobhar misses.
Hill throws a predictable looking body shot
and Conchobhar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Conchobhar throws a looping overhand right but Hill ducks down to avoid it.
Hill tries to clinch but Conchobhar moves away
and Conchobhar counters with a straight right hand.
Conchobhar uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hill has time to react.
Hill misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Conchobhar misses with an uppercut. Hill saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill misses the shot to the body.
Conchobhar takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hill throws an overhand right that lands on Conchobhar's shoulder, as Conchobhar tries to avoid the shot.
Hill fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Conchobhar takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hill on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Conchobhar. Conchobhar obviously looking to wear him down.
Conchobhar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hill.
Hill pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A shot to the liver by Conchobhar. Beautiful body shot.
Conchobhar takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Conchobhar defending well as Hill loads up on a big left hand.
Conchobhar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hill.
Conchobhar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hill.
Conchobhar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hill.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Devin Hill.
Well Hill has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ashwin Tyson (ranked 791 p4p, 1598 weight class) and Sam Cooper (ranked 106 p4p, 204 weight class). Cooper is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Tale of Cu Chulainn. 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 Sam Cooper 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ashwin Tyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sam Cooper!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Damien Edna and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson doesn't manage to clinch there - Cooper circles away.
Tyson tries a head kick but it misses.
Cooper moves into range and clinches up with Tyson.
Cooper makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tyson prevents the takedown attempt.
Cooper gets through Tyson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tyson.
A shot in the inside from Tyson.
Tyson cracks Cooper with a nice body shot.
Cooper looking for a takedown.
Tyson lands a body shot.
Tyson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tyson tries to throw a body punch but Cooper avoids it by throwing Tyson back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tyson.
Cooper tries for a takedown but Tyson manages to get underhooks.
Ashwin Tyson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Cooper.
Tyson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cooper.
Tyson tries to work over Cooper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tyson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tyson is trying to break the clinch but Cooper is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooper scores with a shoulder strike.
Tyson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cooper crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tyson - the referee stops the clock and Cooper gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tyson. Cooper manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Cooper looks winded!
Tyson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A nice side step and Cooper releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tyson misses with a two punch combination.
Cooper tries to counter with a clinch but Tyson shakes him off and moves away.
Cooper has closed the distance and engaged Tyson in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Cooper fails to land.
Cooper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tyson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice straight punches there by Tyson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tyson.
It looks like Sam Cooper has been cut.
Tyson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tyson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cooper instigates a clinch.
Tyson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tyson stops a takedown attempt from Cooper.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cooper tries to throw a body punch but Tyson avoids it by throwing Cooper back against the cage.
Tyson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tyson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson looks to land a combination but Cooper avoids it well.
Tyson wants to clinch but Cooper slips to the side
and Cooper counters with a nice uppercut.
Tyson scores with a head kick. Cooper tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Cooper has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cooper softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tyson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tyson misses with some punches.
Cooper has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tyson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tyson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tyson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Cooper closes the distance and clinches.
Cooper lands with a left to the head.
Tyson digs a right hand into Cooper's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cooper's gas tank.
Tyson breaks from the clinch.
Tyson darts in and clinches Cooper up against the cage.
Cooper has a couple of punches blocked by Tyson.
Cooper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tyson manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson misses with a body shot.
Tyson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cooper looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tyson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cooper avoids the head kick by Tyson.
Tyson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tyson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tyson is looking to clinch.
Tyson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cooper circles away quickly and effectively.
Cooper closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Tyson on the inside.
Tyson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tyson breaks the clinch.
Cooper closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tyson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cooper misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyson tries a body shot but Cooper blocks it.
Cooper blocks a body shot from Tyson.
Tyson misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tyson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cooper has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tyson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tyson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tyson tries a body shot but Cooper blocks it.
Cooper misses with the head strike.
Tyson lands a left hand.
Cooper wants a takedown.
Cooper tries to score a body lock takedown but Tyson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tyson cracks Cooper with a nice body shot.
Cooper working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tyson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tyson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tyson looks for the body kick but Cooper saw that one coming.
Tyson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That has opened up Sam Cooper's cut even more.
Cooper blocks a head kick by Tyson.
Tyson throws a jab when Cooper was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ashwin Tyson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sam Cooper's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tyson keeps the fight on the outside.
Cooper steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tyson.
Despite the aggression on Cooper's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cooper has managed to clinch.
Tyson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tyson lands a nice shot to the body.
Cooper lands a takedown into guard.
Tyson working a defensive guard but Cooper passes into half guard.
Cooper perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooper prevents Tyson from improving his position.
Well, if Cooper is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooper trying to mount his opponent but Tyson defends it.
Tyson wants to improve his position but Cooper is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cooper in particular looking to stall.
Cooper wants to pass to mount but Tyson is defending the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ashwin Tyson is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cooper changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tyson tries to avoid it but Cooper manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tyson to the ground. Tyson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cooper circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tyson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cooper let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tyson throws a head kick that misses
and Cooper counters with a two punch combo.
Ashwin Tyson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tyson fails to land with a series of punches.
Tyson has Cooper up against the cage in a clinch.
Tyson pushes Cooper back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cooper working aggressively here.
Good body shot from Cooper.
Tyson breaks the clinch.
Tyson throws a head kick but Cooper moves out of range.
Cooper tries to clinch there but Tyson circles away.
A head kick misses from Tyson.
Cooper drives through and clinches with Tyson against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cooper drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tyson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tyson takes a shot to the head.
Cooper working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cooper drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tyson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ashwin Tyson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Cooper.
Tyson takes a swing at Cooper's ribcage but misses.
Cooper rushes Tyson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cooper lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tyson.
Tyson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cooper prevents Tyson from breaking the clinch.
Cooper lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tyson backwards.
Tyson works on Cooper's body with a couple of short punches.
Cooper lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tyson misses with a body punch.
Tyson can't find room to land a body shot as Cooper controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cooper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tyson's elbow.
Tyson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cooper pushes Tyson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tyson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cooper keeps the fight on the outside.
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!
Cooper goes for a double leg but Tyson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tyson continues to drive forward.
It looked like Tyson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cooper.
Tyson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tyson throws a sloppy head kick and Cooper moves out of range easily.
Cooper looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tyson is fending him off so far but Cooper persists. Nope, Tyson circles away and we're back to standing.
Cooper has managed to clinch.
Cooper throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tysons head.
Cooper prevents Tyson from breaking the clinch.
Tyson throws a punch but it's blocked by Cooper.
Cooper has Tyson pressed against the cage, preventing Tyson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cooper has Tyson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tyson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tyson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tyson prevents a takedown attempt there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sam Cooper will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Sam Cooper's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Tyson lands the left hand.
Tyson throws a body shot but no joy.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tyson is looking to break free of the clinch but Cooper has double underhooks.
Sam Cooper seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cooper lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tyson.
Tyson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tyson blocks a body shot from Cooper.
A short right from Cooper.
Tyson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cooper lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooper working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cooper is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tyson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cooper gets through Tyson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tyson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Cooper.
Tyson throws a punch but it's blocked by Cooper.
Cooper is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tyson is defending well.
Cooper lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cooper is working for takedown but Tyson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ashwin Tyson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Cooper.
Cooper tightens his grip and picks Tyson up, before dumping him to the ground. Tyson manages to land in guard.
Cooper showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cooper pushing down on Tyson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tyson is trying to control but Cooper manages to pass to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cooper looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tyson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at New York Public Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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.
Cooper tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sam Cooper has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Let's hope that Cooper has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Cooper comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cooper 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Cooper!
Sam Cooper decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Ashwin Tyson spoke after the fight, saying 'Huh?'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wanderson Machado (ranked 426 p4p, 788 weight class) and Landon McGuire (ranked 55 p4p, 117 weight class). Machado comes to the cage accompanied by El Barrio. McGuire has chosen Godsmack - When Legends Rise as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wanderson Machado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Landon McGuire!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Eliza Hachem and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machado throws a hook but McGuire avoids it easily.
Machado throws a leg kick that is checked
and McGuire counters with a leg kick.
McGuire tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Machado misses with a left hand
and McGuire counters by clinching up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McGuire.
Machado blocks a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Machado's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McGuire lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McGuire.
Machado misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGuire.
Machado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuire's elbow.
McGuire tries a body shot but Machado blocks it.
Machado lands a body punch in the clinch.
Machado misses with a body punch.
McGuire lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGuire.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGuire.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from McGuire on the inside.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Machado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGuire blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Machado.
A head punch on the inside from Machado fails to land.
Machado lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
Machado swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from McGuire.
Machado presses McGuire against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McGuire working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Machado fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGuire lands with a left to the head.
Machado fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Machado misses with a hook to the ribs.
Machado swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGuire.
McGuire working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Machado controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
Machado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Machado misses with a hook to the ribs.
Machado lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Machado.
Machado can't find room to land a body shot as McGuire controls the action.
Machado lands a right hand that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
A shot in the inside from Machado.
Machado lands a right hand that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
Machado misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGuire content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Machado swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Machado.
Machado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGuire successfully pulls guard.
McGuire keeping full guard, as Machado tries to pass.
McGuire looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McGuire is on top in guard.
McGuire won't allow Machado to sweep him here.
McGuire pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Machado is keeping the position for now.
Machado has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Machado keeping full guard, as McGuire tries to pass.
Machado working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McGuire.
Machado has control of McGuire's left arm, preventing McGuire from doing any damage.
McGuire in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Landon McGuire will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Machado misses with a wild body shot.
McGuire avoids the body shot from Machado.
Machado on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
It looks like Wanderson Machado has been cut.
Decent striking displayed by McGuire there.
Machado slips under a jab from McGuire.
Nice cross by Machado.
It looks like Landon McGuire has been cut.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
McGuire tries to clinch but Machado moves out of range.
Machado is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McGuire.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado cracks McGuire with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Machado throws an overhand right that lands on McGuire's shoulder, as McGuire tries to avoid the shot.
Machado throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A lazy left from Machado finds it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McGuire misses with a leg kick.
McGuire misses with a series of wild punches.
Machado looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Machado listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Machado explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
McGuire takes a swing at Machado's ribcage but misses.
Machado chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Machado lands a nice shot that snaps McGuire's head back.
Machado looks to land a body kick but McGuire moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire has closed the distance and engaged Machado in a clinch.
A short right from Machado on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire blocks a body shot from Machado.
McGuire working aggressively here.
Machado tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Machado has a couple of punches blocked by McGuire.
Machado misses with a punch to the body.
Machado lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Machado.
Machado working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Machado lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
Machado blocks a body shot from McGuire.
Machado misses with the head strike.
A short left from Machado.
McGuire stalling against the cage.
Machado lands a left hand.
Machado is working McGuire over against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Machado.
Machado lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McGuire stalling in the clinch but Machado improves position.
Machado lands a right hand.
Wanderson Machado has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Machado tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Machado lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Machado fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Machado avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
McGuire throws a head punch that misses.
McGuire misses with the head strike.
Machado blocking some punches.
Machado avoiding damage.
Machado gets through McGuire's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Machado tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
A short right from Machado.
Machado lands a right hand that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machado blocking some punches.
Machado misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGuire.
Machado lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Machado struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGuire blocks a body shot from Machado.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
Machado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Machado lands a body punch.
Machado working aggressively here.
McGuire takes a shot to the head.
McGuire lands a nice uppercut.
Machado can't find room to land a body shot as McGuire controls the action.
Machado is leaning against McGuire and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Machado misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Machado.
McGuire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGuire tries a body shot but Machado blocks it.
Machado is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McGuire tries to work over Machado's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGuire displaying some good clinch control by pressing Machado up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wanderson Machado dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
An inside leg kick from McGuire misses.
Machado scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses
and Machado cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McGuire tries to score with a low kick but Machado moves his leg out of the way.
Machado throws a right and a left that both miss.
McGuire with a hook.
A head kick misses from Machado.
Machado tries to land a front kick but McGuire steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McGuire follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire misses with a straight right.
Machado pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McGuire appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
McGuire scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado scores with a nice body kick.
Machado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Machado throws a jab but it's blocked by McGuire.
A slapping body kick lands there for McGuire.
McGuire throws a nice inside leg kick.
McGuire moves out of range of the strikes.
McGuire works the jab nicely.
Machado swinging wildly here.
Machado lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wanderson Machado is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire punishes Machado's body with a nice straight punch.
A big left from McGuire misses.
McGuire waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Machado.
Machado is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGuire can do to turn this around?
McGuire misses with a low kick.
Nice body kick there by Machado.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machado throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Machado swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Machado misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
McGuire moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado misses with some punches.
Machado trying to stall but McGuire improves his position.
McGuire stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Machado lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McGuire takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Machado throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Machado tries to throw a body punch but McGuire avoids it by throwing Machado back against the cage.
Machado misses with the head strike.
Machado tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Machado.
Machado lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
Machado lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
Machado's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Machado lands with a good body shot.
McGuire throws a poor cross that misses
and Machado counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGuire chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Machado can pounce on him.
McGuire throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Machado counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado lands an overhand right.
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!
McGuire tries to land a body kick
and Machado counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McGuire lands an overhand right.
Machado slips under a jab from McGuire.
A little feinted left hand from Machado on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McGuire fails with a takedown attempt.
Machado lands a nice leg kick that just misses McGuire's sensitive parts.
McGuire misses with a leg kick
and Machado counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wanderson Machado showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Machado has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wanderson Machado!
Wanderson Machado decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Itzpapalotltotec (ranked 456 p4p, 1146 weight class) and Maximus Furioto (ranked 64 p4p, 156 weight class). Itzpapalotltotec comes to the cage accompanied by Copacabana - Barry Manilow. Furioto comes into a darkened arena with his song building. 韻è¸åˆçµ„åˆ - kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The key to victory for Pablo Itzpapalotltotec has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pablo Itzpapalotltotec!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maximus Furioto!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Skip Squint and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Furioto fails with the takedown.
Itzpapalotltotec is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Furioto fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A quick step to the side and Itzpapalotltotec tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Furioto doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a nice uppercut.
Pablo Itzpapalotltotec has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximus Furioto.
Furioto doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Furioto.
Itzpapalotltotec throwing a counter right hand but Furioto manages to avoid it.
Itzpapalotltotec cracks Furioto with a good jab.
Furioto fails with a takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Itzpapalotltotec misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Furioto closes the distance looking to clinch
and Itzpapalotltotec counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A lazy left from Itzpapalotltotec finds it's target.
Furioto tries for a takedown but Itzpapalotltotec circles away easily
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a straight right hand.
Itzpapalotltotec swings for the body but Furioto moves out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec's jab looks to have found its range, popping Furioto under the eye.
Itzpapalotltotec stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Itzpapalotltotec wants it to stay on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Furioto has closed the distance and engaged Itzpapalotltotec in a clinch.
Furioto lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Itzpapalotltotec wants to improve his position but Furioto is controlling well.
Furioto is working for a submission of some sort.
Furioto is trying to work for a kimura but Itzpapalotltotec is defending well.
Itzpapalotltotec wants to control but Furioto is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Furioto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Itzpapalotltotec is trying to control but can't.
Furioto is working for a kimura but Itzpapalotltotec is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Furioto is working for a submission of some sort.
Furioto is thwarting Itzpapalotltotec's attempts to control the position.
Furioto missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Furioto not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Itzpapalotltotec looking for submissions off his back.
Furioto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Itzpapalotltotec trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Furioto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Itzpapalotltotec keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Furioto looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Itzpapalotltotec looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Itzpapalotltotec is concentrating on defense, preventing Furioto from advancing position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Itzpapalotltotec dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Furioto looks for a takedown but Itzpapalotltotec sprawls well.
Itzpapalotltotec stuffs the takedown.
An attempted straight right counter from Itzpapalotltotec misses the target.
Furioto shoots in but no luck this time.
Pablo Itzpapalotltotec has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximus Furioto.
Furioto shoots in for a takedown but Itzpapalotltotec shows good takedown defense.
Itzpapalotltotec is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Furioto can do to turn this around?
Furioto with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Itzpapalotltotec counter with a right hand.
Furioto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Itzpapalotltotec.
Furioto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Furioto tries to move into range but Itzpapalotltotec moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Itzpapalotltotec connects with a looping right hand.
Furioto wants to clinch
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Furioto shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Itzpapalotltotec sprawls well. Itzpapalotltotec wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Furioto gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Furioto is defended easily by Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Itzpapalotltotec with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Furioto pushes Itzpapalotltotec up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Itzpapalotltotec fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Itzpapalotltotec fails to land.
Itzpapalotltotec breaks the clinch.
Furioto closes the distance looking to clinch
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a right hand to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec moves into range and connects with a jab.
Furioto dives in for a single leg takedown but Itzpapalotltotec sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Furioto.
Furioto shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Itzpapalotltotec manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Itzpapalotltotec trying to keep a closed guard but Furioto is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec pulls Furioto in to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Furioto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Furioto with a flurry of punches that miss.
Furioto passes Itzpapalotltotec's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Itzpapalotltotec is trying to maintain the position but Furioto is very close to passing his half guard.
Furioto is looking for a kimura here.
Furioto is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Furioto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Itzpapalotltotec sees it coming and defends easily.
Furioto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Itzpapalotltotec defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Furioto is looking for a kimura but Itzpapalotltotec is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Furioto to get the leverage.
Itzpapalotltotec keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Itzpapalotltotec looking for submissions off his back.
Furioto sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Itzpapalotltotec defending well though.
Furioto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Itzpapalotltotec works his way to full guard. Good work.
Furioto throws a big elbow that misses.
Itzpapalotltotec preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Furioto passes Itzpapalotltotec's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Itzpapalotltotec dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Furioto with a lazy takedown attempt
and Furioto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Furioto moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Furioto closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Itzpapalotltotec controlling the position for now.
Itzpapalotltotec trying to control from the bottom.
Furioto is trying to work for a kimura but Itzpapalotltotec is defending well.
Furioto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Itzpapalotltotec has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Itzpapalotltotec actively working from the bottom here.
Furioto seems to be working for a kimura but Itzpapalotltotec defends the submission attempt.
Itzpapalotltotec is controlling Furioto's trapped leg to prevent Furioto from advancing to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Furioto sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Itzpapalotltotec defending well though.
Furioto maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Itzpapalotltotec could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Furioto has cracked it and Itzpapalotltotec is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Furioto!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Maximus Furioto!
A very excited looking Maximus Furioto 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lukasz Wieczorek (ranked 760 p4p, 992 weight class) and John Fury (ranked 110 p4p, 150 weight class). Wieczorek comes to the cage accompanied by Kryzesimir Debski - Husaria Ginie. 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 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lukasz Wieczorek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Fury!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, John Mangel and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wieczorek just misses with a punch to the body.
A combination from Wieczorek does no damage.
Fury throws out a loose jab but Wieczorek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice shot by Wieczorek.
It looks like John Fury has been cut.
Wieczorek takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The fighters circling - Wieczorek throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed right hand from Fury misses the target.
Fury connects with a body shot.
Fury staying out of range there.
Wieczorek uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fury.
Wieczorek throws a good cross that connects.
Fury scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Lukasz Wieczorek has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Wieczorek misses its intended target.
Wieczorek moves out of range of the strikes.
Wieczorek will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wieczorek moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wieczorek throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fury counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wieczorek ducks under a wild hook from Fury.
Wieczorek ducks right into an uppercut from Fury.
Fury slips a straight right by Wieczorek.
Fury avoids the body shot from Wieczorek.
It seemed like Fury was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sloppy strikes from Wieczorek. Those never looked like landing.
Fury slips a jab from Wieczorek.
A combination from Wieczorek does no damage.
A big left from Wieczorek misses.
Wieczorek throws a right and a left that Fury avoids nicely.
Lukasz Wieczorek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wieczorek misses with a series of wild punches.
Fury throws out a counter right but Wieczorek avoids it with no problem.
Wieczorek takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Good standup being displayed there by Fury as he connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wieczorek staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fury throws a jab but it's blocked by Wieczorek.
Oooooh!!! Fury has knocked Wieczorek down with a huge combo! Fury steps away and waves a wobbly Wieczorek back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
 Wieczorek is rocked!
Fury lands with an overhand left.
Oh Wieczorek is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lukasz Wieczorek's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Wieczorek misses with a left hand
and Fury counters with a crisp right that sends Wieczorek to the canvas! Fury follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Fury!
Our winner, John Fury, 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Guy River (ranked 244 p4p, 406 weight class) and Yip Man Iii (ranked 37 p4p, 57 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think River might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Gabon National Anthem. 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 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Guy River!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yip Man Iii!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Darius Henderson and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man Iii thuds his shin into the meat of River's side.
River misses with a looping right.
Man Iii lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
River takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
River with the inside leg kick.
River moves out of range of the body kick from Man Iii.
Man Iii lands with a nice body punch.
Man Iii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
River on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Man Iii fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A low kick from Man Iii misses
and River holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Man Iii struggles to land a body shot inside as River controls his hands.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
River tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
River blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Man Iii scores with an uppercut up the middle.
River prevents a body shot from Man Iii.
Man Iii working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man Iii misses with a hook from the clinch.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Man Iii controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from River.
River works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
River prevents a body shot from Man Iii.
River lands a hook that snaps the head of Man Iii backwards.
A body shot lands from River.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Man Iii.
River lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Man Iii.
River cracks Man Iii with a nice body shot.
Man Iii looks winded!
Man Iii swings wildly with an uppercut but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
River blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
River is working Man Iii over against the cage.
River tries to work over Man Iii's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from River.
Man Iii misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from River - that landed with a thud.
A left hand lands to the body for River.
River throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Man Iiis head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man Iii letting River take a breather here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from River on the inside.
River throws a head punch that misses.
River lands an uppercut.
Man Iii has a couple of punches blocked by River.
A nice left hand lands by River.
Man Iii digs a right hand underneath River's ribcage. River let out a lung full of air as it connected.
River can't find room to land a body shot as Man Iii controls the action.
River pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jab, jab by River - just one landing.
River throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
River moves out of range of the leg kick from Man Iii.
River was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
River scores with a hook.
River chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Man Iii can pounce on him.
A jab from River finds it's way through Man Iii's defenses.
Man Iii misses with a hook. River ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Man Iii misses
and River counters with an inside leg kick.
Man Iii tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Man Iii blocks a low kick nicely.
River looks to score with a jab to the body but Man Iii is just out of range.
Man Iii 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.
A shot to the liver by Man Iii. Beautiful body shot.
River just misses with a punch to the body.
Man Iii fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but River is out of range.
River looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
River scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Man Iii takes a swing at River's ribcage but misses.
Man Iii lands a nice hook to River's body. River takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Man Iii lands a head kick!
Man Iii lands a front kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Man Iii on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Man Iii punishes River's body with a nice straight punch.
River misses with a wild body shot.
River blocks a low kick nicely.
As Man Iii looks to move away, River throws a big counter combo but Man Iii just gets out of the way.
River with a nice calf kick.
River tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Man Iii. River does a little dance to reset his feet.
River moves out of range as Man Iii strikes.
Man Iii throws a predictable looking body shot
and River counters with a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
River lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Man Iii at a distance.
Man Iii misses with an uppercut
and Man Iii takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Man Iii throws a low kick but River moves out of range easily.
River checks the leg kick nicely there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Guy River will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
River gets in close and instigates a clinch.
River misses with a punch on the inside.
Man Iii throws a punch but it's blocked by River.
River is trying to break the clinch but Man Iii has him pressed against the cage.
River tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Guy River has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Man Iii lands with a short head shot on the inside.
River lands a shoulder strike.
Man Iii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
River misses with a hook to the ribs.
River makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Man Iii's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Man Iii lands an uppercut.
Man Iii blocks a body shot from River.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River is leaning against Man Iii and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
River blocking some punches.
River fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
River breaks from the clinch.
Yip Man Iii seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good exchange - River coming out on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man Iii fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and River has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Man Iii is holding his hands too far apart here. River throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Man Iii is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Guy River!
Guy River retains his lightweight title!
Guy River decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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