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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lili Von Shtupp (ranked 4670 p4p, 5715 weight class) and Mila Baars (ranked 245 p4p, 263 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lili Von Shtupp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mila Baars!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Steve Montenegro and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baars slips a jab from Von Shtupp.
Von Shtupp avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Von Shtupp moves into the clinch successfully.
Baars looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Von Shtupp lands a nice elbow.
Baars throws an elbow that misses.
Baars stalling the fight.
Von Shtupp tries to throw a body punch but Baars avoids it by throwing Von Shtupp back against the cage.
Baars will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Von Shtupp up against the cage.
Baars tries to circle away but Von Shtupp has him pinned against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Baars's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Baars's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Baars lands a left hand.
Von Shtupp throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Shtupp lands a shoulder strike.
Baars wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Von Shtupp takes a shot to the head.
Von Shtupp gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Von Shtupp definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Baars is trying to break free.
Baars tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Baars creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Von Shtupp's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baars has had enough of the clinch but Von Shtupp keeps him there for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Shtupp misses with a hook to the ribs.
Baars taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Baars fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Von Shtupp throws an elbow that misses.
Von Shtupp looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Von Shtupp pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Baars slowing the pace effectively.
Baars blocks a body shot from Von Shtupp.
Von Shtupp blocks an uppercut.
Baars is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Von Shtupp.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Baars.
With the fighters up against the cage, Von Shtupp throws an elbow but misses.
Von Shtupp misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Von Shtupp - that landed with a thud.
Von Shtupp keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Baars's efforts to push away.
Baars blocking some punches.
Baars is trying to push Von Shtupp away but Von Shtupp has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Von Shtupp fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Baars manages to break the clinch.
Von Shtupp throws a lazy right hand but Baars sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Von Shtupp darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baars misses with a hook
and Von Shtupp counters with a stiff right hand.
Baars circles away from the clinch attempt.
Baars lands an overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baars walks straight into a right hand from Von Shtupp - that's dropped him! Von Shtupp jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Baars from any more punishment! Baars complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lili Von Shtupp!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Emporio Cannabino (ranked 1853 p4p, 2187 weight class) and John Smith (ranked 268 p4p, 311 weight class). Cannabino's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ludacris - Blueberry yum yum. Smith has chosen Metronomy - Salted Caramel Ice Cream as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Emporio Cannabino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Smith!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Roberts and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Cannabino.
Cannabino misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Cannabino bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cannabino throws a body kick that misses.
Cannabino wants to clinch.
A left lands for Smith.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Cannabino throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Cannabino rushes Smith and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cannabino counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Cannabino wants to clinch.
Smith misses with a double jab
and Cannabino counters with a three punch combo that has Smith backing up. Smith nods at Cannabino to acknowledge the strikes.
Cannabino throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Smith connects with the punch.
Cannabino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith takes one on the button.
Cannabino closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cannabino swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Cannabino, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cannabino throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Smith lands with a nice body punch.
Smith lands a really nice looking cross but Cannabino seems unphased.
Cannabino cracks Smith with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cannabino misses with a wild combination.
Cannabino ducks right into an uppercut from Smith.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cannabino misses with a body punch
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cannabino throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Smith lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Donk. Smith catches Cannabino right on the button with a cross.
Cannabino gets tackled into the cage by Smith. Smith maintains the clinch.
Smith is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to force a seperation but Cannabino has the dominant position.
Cannabino keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Smith's efforts to push away.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Cannabino is controlling him.
Smith wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cannabino stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Smith is trying to break free.
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cannabino throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Cannabino wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Cannabino dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Cannabino moved out of range.
Smith scores with a jab to the head.
Cannabino lands a two punch combo.
Cannabino throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cannabino throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Cannabino throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cannabino had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Cannabino falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cannabino tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smith is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Smith tries to clinch but Cannabino moves away
and Cannabino counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Smith is lucky that one didn't land flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cannabino gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Cannabino.
Smith might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Smith with a nice cross.
Smith fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cannabino looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cannabino pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cannabino scores with a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Cannabino.
Cannabino looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cannabino.
Cannabino throws a quick counter head kick but Smith was just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Smith will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith tries to clinch up but Cannabino circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cannabino misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cannabino moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Cannabino takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Cannabino moved out of range.
Cannabino ducks right into an uppercut from Smith.
Smith tries to keep at a distance but Cannabino has taken the fight into the clinch.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Cannabino's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith can't break the clinch.
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Cannabino smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Emporio Cannabino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cannabino misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Cannabino is looking to counter punch.
Cannabino misses with the combination.
Smith scores with a jab. Cannabino acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Smith keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cannabino has time to react.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Cannabino fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith works the jab nicely.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Cannabino pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Smith lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Smith avoids the head kick by Cannabino.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cannabino manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cannabino throws a combination that misses
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cannabino displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Cannabino tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Cannabino fails in his attempt to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cannabino tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Cannabino looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Smith is looking to clinch but Cannabino is avoiding it.
Cannabino showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Smith takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Smith smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice uppercut there from Smith.
Cannabino looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Cannabino walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cannabino takes one on the button.
Sloppy strikes from Cannabino. Those never looked like landing.
Smith now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cannabino.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Cannabino throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Smith moves into range and clinches up with Cannabino.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cannabino tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Cannabino displaying some good clinch control by pressing Smith up against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cannabino trying to control the position but instead, Smith has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cannabino into the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cannabino can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Smith wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cannabino avoiding damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Emporio Cannabino.
A lazy left from Smith finds it's target.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cannabino tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cannabino takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cannabino drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sloppy strikes from Cannabino. Those never looked like landing.
Cannabino showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cannabino takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cannabino moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Smith takes a swing at Cannabino's ribcage but misses.
Smith lands a right hook to the body.
Cannabino misses the body punch
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith scores with a nice right hand.
Smith scores with a three punch combo!
A low kick from Cannabino is predictable there
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Cannabino. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cannabino throws a head kick that misses.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Cannabino moves away and avoids it.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cannabino throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Smith takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Cannabino slips a jab from Smith.
Cannabino looks to land a body kick but Smith moved away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cannabino looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith scores with a hook to the body. Cannabino takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cannabino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Cannabino.
Cannabino is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Cannabino on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cannabino instigates a clinch.
Smith looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cannabino tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Cannabino back against the cage.
Cannabino stalls.
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cannabino thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith jabs Cannabino to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
John Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith lands with a right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Smith. That snapped Cannabino's head back.
Smith swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cannabino.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cannabino tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheers as Smith lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cannabino doesn't seem phased though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circle momentarily. Smith darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cannabino throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith connects with the punch.
Cannabino blocks a jab.
Smith jabs Cannabino right on the nose. Cannabino blinks but takes it well.
Cannabino swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Cannabino wants to clinch.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith tries to clinch up but Cannabino circles away and keeps his distance.
No joy there for Cannabino, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cannabino has Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Cannabino lands a body shot.
Cannabino tries to stall but Smith uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cannabino prevents Smith from breaking the clinch.
Cannabino throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Smith wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cannabino has him pressed against the cage.
Cannabino throws a head punch that misses.
Smith wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cannabino doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cannabino doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Smith throws a series of punches but Cannabino avoids them all with ease.
Jab by Smith.
Cannabino slips a straight right by Smith.
Cannabino gets in close and instigates a clinch.
John Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cannabino lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smith.
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cannabino moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith throws a series of punches but Cannabino avoids them all with ease.
Cannabino throws a big counter combination but Smith scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith connects with a single shot there.
Cannabino looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Despite the aggression on Smith's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Smith throws a hook but Cannabino blocks it.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Cannabino slips the punch.
Cannabino appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cannabino avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith blocks a head kick by Cannabino.
Cannabino misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Emporio Cannabino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Smith winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Smith!
A relieved looking John Smith thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Malcolm King (ranked 1570 p4p, 1324 weight class) and Anthony Merel (ranked 215 p4p, 181 weight class). King comes into the arena with YoungBoy Never Broke Again – White Teeth blaring out of the sound system. 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Malcolm King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Merel!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Russell Pearce and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from King.
Nice defenses there by King.
Merel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Merel lands a nice shot that snaps King's head back.
Merel has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Merel misses with a looping left.
Merel on the wrong end of a nice hook.
King connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
King with a jab.
King lands a nice looking body shot.
Anthony Merel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Merel lands a lovely overhand right.
Merel throws a lazy right hand but King sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
King fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King throws out a leg kick but Merel moves out of range and King only half commits.
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Merel manages to avoid it.
King takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Merel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Merel misses.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Merel tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King tries to land a leg kick but Merel saw it coming and moves away.
King throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Merel.
Merel sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Merel throws a hook but King avoids it easily.
King fires out a quick counter leg kick but Merel just manages to avoid it.
King scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Merel doesn't seem bothered though.
King fails to land with a series of punches.
Merel goes for a double leg but King avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as King continues to drive forward.
King cracks Merel with an open hand slap.
A jab from King finds it's way through Merel's defenses.
 It looks like Anthony Merel has been cut.
King looks to land a right hand but Merel moved out of range.
King uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Merel.
Merel is trying hard to land a takedown here. King sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Merel connects with a body shot that sends King's belly button to the back.
Merel on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King throws a low kick but it's checked well by Merel.
Merel is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Merel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
King attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Merel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Merel slips under a jab from King.
King closes the distance and clinches.
King looking to stall.
Merel digs a right hand into King's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on King's gas tank.
Merel presses King against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
King is looking to control Merel's arms but Merel gets an underhook and turns him. Now King has his back to the cage.
King lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Merel throws a punch but it's blocked by King.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King.
King makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Merel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Merel shoots in and drives through. King sprawls well.
Malcolm King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Merel.
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Merel.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Merel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
King loads up on a big right hand but Merel slips the punch.
Merel misses the jab.
King fails with an attempt to clinch.
King cracks Merel with an open hand slap.
King swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And Merel tries to counter it with a takedown but King pushes his down on his head and steps out.
King is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
King gets caught napping as Merel dives in and scores a takedown. King manages to retain guard.
King avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
King will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now King is on top in guard.
King controlling from the top position.
Merel is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King stays in close to Merel's body and controls the position.
Merel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Merel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and King defends well.
King controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malcolm King dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Merel's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
King lands a body shot.
Merel throws a hook to the side of King's head but King sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Merel misses with a hook to the body
and King cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
King misses with a straight left.
King scores with a sloppy right hand. Merel should have avoided that one.
A head kick by King misses
and Merel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like King has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
King throws a sloppy body shot
and Merel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
King looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Merel changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
King misses the shot to the body.
Merel walks into a left hand.
Merel scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King misses with an uppercut
and Merel counters with a nice double leg into side control. King won't be happy with that.
King is looking to regain half guard here but Merel keeps moving and retains side control.
King wants to control but Merel postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Merel is working King over with some ground and pound from side control.
Merel throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
King is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Merel asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King being controlled for a moment.
King tries to bench press Merel off him but Merel keeps the position.
King on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on King's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Merel scores with punches from side control.
King sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
King trying to control from the bottom.
King wants to improve his position but Merel is controlling well.
Merel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. King doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Merel.
King holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King tries to roll over but Merel keeps him under control.
Well, if Merel 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.
King avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Merel.
Merel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Merel tries to pass the half guard into mount. King knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
King pushes Merel off but Merel dives into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Merel lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
King tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Merel happy to just control the position for now.
Merel misses with the ground and pound.
Merel tries to score with some ground and pound. King controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
King is looking for a sweep.
King manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice strikes from Merel there.
Merel lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Merel slips a nice elbow through King's hands, connecting with King's forehead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Merel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Anthony Merel'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!
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Merel was well out of range. Poor timing from King.
Merel jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
King motions for Merel to come forward. King throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
King getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
King throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
King throws a hook but Merel blocks it.
Merel throws out a loose jab but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
King fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Merel has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Merel thuds a left hand into King's body.
King slips a jab from Merel.
Merel just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
King moves away from the strike by Merel.
King walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
King ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Merel throws a sloppy body shot
and Merel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Merel blocks a low kick nicely.
Merel lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Merel.
Merel avoids the body shot from King.
Merel is clearly trying to counter these attacks from King with a body shot.
King tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Merel connects with a single shot there.
 King is rocked!
A big left from Merel misses.
Oh King is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A low kick from King misses
and Merel scores with a counter punch that sends King to the canvas! Merel smells blood - he's punishing King with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! King has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Merel!
A victorious Anthony Merel thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jyrki Sukulaku (ranked 1090 p4p, 1319 weight class) and Kaino Ukkonen (ranked 144 p4p, 178 weight class). Jyrki Sukulaku could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kaino Ukkonen's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jyrki Sukulaku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kaino Ukkonen!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Roberts and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ukkonen throws a series of strikes that have Sukulaku backpedaling.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A jab from Sukulaku misses.
Sukulaku throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ukkonen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ukkonen.
Ukkonen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sukulaku works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sukulaku working a defensive guard here.
Ukkonen controlling from the top position.
Ukkonen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sukulaku looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sukulaku is working hard here to advance position.
Ukkonen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ukkonen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ukkonen throws a sloppy strike and Sukulaku has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Ukkonen is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Sukulaku!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jyrki Sukulaku!
After winning the bout, Jyrki Sukulaku thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Saggy Dinglestomper (ranked 463 p4p, 783 weight class) and Roberto Soldic (ranked 54 p4p, 88 weight class). Soldic is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Come With Me. Roberto Soldic is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Saggy Dinglestomper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Roberto Soldic!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, John Roberts and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dinglestomper lands a nice looking body shot.
Soldic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dinglestomper lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Soldic throws a jab when Dinglestomper was well out of range.
Soldic looks for the body kick but Dinglestomper saw that one coming.
A head kick misses from Soldic.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A slapping leg kick lands for Dinglestomper.
Soldic looks to land a combination. Dinglestomper sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Soldic has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Dinglestomper lands a head kick!
Soldic misses with a body kick.
Dinglestomper tried to counter with a leg kick but Soldic avoided it.
Soldic misses with a right hand
enabling Dinglestomper to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Soldic throws a nice head kick!
Dinglestomper misses with a low kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Soldic checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Soldic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dinglestomper throws a right hand that Soldic ducks under and follows up with a left that Soldic also avoids with ease.
Dinglestomper scores with a nice right hand.
Soldic blocks a jab.
Soldic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Soldic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Soldic lands a jab to the head.
Dinglestomper misses with a leg kick
and Soldic counters with a nice kick to the body.
Dinglestomper has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hare of the Dog Gym in the buildup to the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soldic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Soldic throws a head kick that half lands.
Dinglestomper misses the shot to the body.
Soldic misses with a head kick.
Soldic lands a really nice looking cross but Dinglestomper seems unphased.
Soldic slips under a jab from Dinglestomper.
A bone on bone clash there as Soldic blocks the leg kick.
Soldic thuds his shin into the meat of Dinglestomper's side.
Soldic throws a quick inside leg kick.
Soldic throws a shot from downtown. Dinglestomper moves away and avoids it.
Soldic throws a nice outside leg kick.
Soldic motions for Dinglestomper to come forward. Soldic throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dinglestomper fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Soldic is out of range.
Soldic takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dinglestomper throws a low kick but Soldic avoids it.
Soldic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Soldic scores with a leg kick.
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!
Dinglestomper just misses with a punch to the body.
Dinglestomper with a jab.
Soldic misses with an uppercut
and Dinglestomper counters with an inside leg kick.
Soldic takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dinglestomper lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Soldic misses with the combination.
Dinglestomper is looking to counter with a body kick.
Soldic connects with an inside leg kick.
Dinglestomper lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dinglestomper looks to land a combination. Soldic sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Soldic stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dinglestomper scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dinglestomper lands a glancing blow to the side of Soldic's head.
Dinglestomper fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Soldic.
Dinglestomper lets loose with a powerful body kick. Soldic will feel that in the morning.
Dinglestomper moves out of range as Soldic throws a body kick.
Soldic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Dinglestomper misses its target.
Dinglestomper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dinglestomper is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A swing and a miss from Dinglestomper.
Dinglestomper throws a series of punches but Soldic avoids them all with ease.
A big left from Dinglestomper misses.
Dinglestomper scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dinglestomper throws an overhand right that lands on Soldic's shoulder, as Soldic tries to avoid the shot.
Dinglestomper chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dinglestomper throws a front kick that sends Soldic stumbling back into the cage.
Dinglestomper throws a jab when Soldic was well out of range.
Dinglestomper moves away from the strike by Soldic.
Dinglestomper motions for Soldic to come forward. Dinglestomper throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Dinglestomper misses.
Soldic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dinglestomper uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Soldic.
Dinglestomper works the jab nicely.
Dinglestomper throws a hook to the side of Soldic's head but Soldic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dinglestomper on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Soldic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dinglestomper.
Soldic lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Soldic stuns Dinglestomper with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dinglestomper.
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!
Dinglestomper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Soldic was well out of range. Poor timing from Dinglestomper.
Dinglestomper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dinglestomper throws a low kick but it's checked well by Soldic.
Dinglestomper defending well as Soldic loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dinglestomper lands with an overhand left.
Soldic throws a leg kick which misses Dinglestomper's front leg but catches the back leg as Dinglestomper tries to avoid it.
A jab from Dinglestomper misses.
Soldic misses with an uppercut.
Dinglestomper moves out of range as Soldic throws a body kick.
Soldic tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dinglestomper is able to avoid easily.
Soldic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dinglestomper stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Soldic.
Dinglestomper wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Soldic slips under a jab from Dinglestomper.
Soldic blocks the body kick.
Dinglestomper with a nice calf kick.
Soldic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Soldic uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dinglestomper has time to react.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dinglestomper throws a leg kick but Soldic sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Soldic misses with a head kick.
Soldic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dinglestomper ducks under a wild hook from Soldic.
Soldic's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Soldic misses with a low kick.
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 Saggy Dinglestomper will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A low kick lands for Dinglestomper.
Dinglestomper tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Soldic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Soldic throws a lazy right hand but Dinglestomper sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dinglestomper was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A nice leg kick lands there from Soldic.
Good leg kick by Dinglestomper.
A low kick lands for Dinglestomper.
Saggy Dinglestomper is winning the standup battle so far.
Dinglestomper fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dinglestomper takes one to the chin there.
Dinglestomper tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dinglestomper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Soldic manages to avoid it.
Dinglestomper connects with a right hand. Soldic shakes it off.
Soldic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dinglestomper on the side of the head.
A jab from Soldic does it's job there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Soldic swats away the attempt to clinch by Dinglestomper.
Dinglestomper lands a nice shot that snaps Soldic's head back.
Soldic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dinglestomper.
Dinglestomper appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dinglestomper finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Soldic throws a wild body kick that Dinglestomper sees coming a mile off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soldic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dinglestomper.
A swing and a miss from Dinglestomper.
Soldic on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Soldic throws a body punch but Dinglestomper moves out of range.
Soldic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Soldic swings widly with a right hand
enabling Dinglestomper to counter with a crisp jab.
Soldic checks a low kick from Dinglestomper.
Dinglestomper tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Soldic replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Dinglestomper blocks it well.
Dinglestomper stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dinglestomper rushes Soldic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dinglestomper has a couple of punches blocked by Soldic.
Dinglestomper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Soldic throws a head punch that misses.
Soldic blocking some punches.
Dinglestomper misses with a short punch on the inside.
Soldic manages to break the clinch.
Dinglestomper rushes Soldic and presses him up against the cage.
Dinglestomper misses with a hook from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dinglestomper blocks an uppercut.
Dinglestomper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soldic prevents a body shot from Dinglestomper.
Dinglestomper is leaning against Soldic and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dinglestomper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Soldic's elbow.
Soldic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Soldic swings wildly with an uppercut but Dinglestomper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Soldic tries a body shot but Dinglestomper blocks it.
Dinglestomper lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dinglestomper lands with a left to the head.
Soldic has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dinglestomper uses from the top position.
Soldic can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dinglestomper controls the pace.
Dinglestomper has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Soldic is proving hard to escape from.
Soldic can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dinglestomper controls the pace.
Soldic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soldic trying to control the position.
Soldic is looking for a triangle but Dinglestomper pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dinglestomper wants to control from the top but Soldic keeps moving.
Soldic is trying to hold Dinglestomper in close to prevent damage but Dinglestomper has managed to pass into half guard.
Soldic wants to improve his position but Dinglestomper is controlling well.
Soldic keeping hold of Dinglestomper's head, controlling as best he can.
Dinglestomper prevents Soldic from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dinglestomper is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Soldic is not content to let Dinglestomper control the position.
Soldic wants to control but Dinglestomper is keeping busy.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Dinglestomper is taking a breather. Soldic says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Soldic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dinglestomper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dinglestomper looks for the body kick but Soldic saw that one coming.
Dinglestomper takes one to the side of the head.
Soldic throws a shot from downtown. Dinglestomper moves away and avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Saggy Dinglestomper dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Dinglestomper throws a right and a left that Soldic avoids nicely.
Dinglestomper has Soldic up against the cage in a clinch.
Soldic tries to pull guard but Dinglestomper holds him up against the cage and eventually Soldic drops back down to his feet.
Soldic takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Soldic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dinglestomper misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Soldic manages to break the clinch.
Dinglestomper lands a body shot.
Dinglestomper throws a chopping leg kick but Soldic manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dinglestomper takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dinglestomper takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Dinglestomper lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Soldic throws a head kick but Dinglestomper moves out of range.
Soldic avoids the head kick by Dinglestomper.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soldic connects with a right hand. Dinglestomper shakes it off.
Dinglestomper throws a sloppy head kick and Soldic moves out of range easily.
Soldic with the counter takedown but Dinglestomper avoids it easily.
A nice leg kick from Dinglestomper, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dinglestomper blocks the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soldic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dinglestomper blocks a head kick by Soldic.
Soldic connects with a single shot there.
Dinglestomper scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dinglestomper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Soldic moves away.
Dinglestomper looks for the body kick but Soldic saw that one coming.
Dinglestomper chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dinglestomper keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dinglestomper bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Soldic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dinglestomper has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dinglestomper works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dinglestomper.
Dinglestomper ducks under a wild hook from Soldic.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Soldic.
Soldic throws a front kick aimed at Dinglestomper's knee but Dinglestomper avoids it well.
Soldic keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dinglestomper stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dinglestomper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Soldic moves away.
Roberto Soldic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dinglestomper lands with a hook. Soldic tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Soldic throws a body kick that misses.
Soldic just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDinglestomper.
Dinglestomper connects with a nice looking jab.
Dinglestomper misses with a series of wild punches.
Soldic with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dinglestomper to score with a decent uppercut.
Soldic misses with a head kick.
Soldic tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Soldic lands a really nice looking cross but Dinglestomper seems unphased.
Dinglestomper throws a head kick that misses.
Soldic has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dinglestomper finds it's way round the side to connect with Soldic's head.
Dinglestomper throws the left hand but Soldic avoids the punch easily.
Dinglestomper throws a hook but Soldic blocks it.
Good leg kick by Soldic.
Soldic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dinglestomper sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Soldic lands a leg kick that knocks Dinglestomper off balance momentarily.
Soldic takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soldic connects with an inside leg kick.
Soldic loads up on a big right hand but Dinglestomper slips the punch.
Dinglestomper quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Soldic throws out a leg kick but Dinglestomper moves out of range and Soldic only half commits.
Dinglestomper misses the jab.
Soldic avoids the head kick by Dinglestomper.
Dinglestomper changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Soldic blocks a leg kick.
Dinglestomper misses with a wild body shot.
Soldic throws a front kick aimed at Dinglestomper's knee but Dinglestomper avoids it well.
Dinglestomper throws a body shot but no joy.
Soldic missing with a left hand there. Dinglestomper was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A low kick from Dinglestomper misses
and Soldic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
An inside leg kick from Soldic misses.
Dinglestomper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dinglestomper throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dinglestomper moves away from the strike by Soldic.
Soldic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dinglestomper lands a really nice looking cross but Soldic seems unphased.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soldic throws an overhand right that lands on Dinglestomper's shoulder, as Dinglestomper tries to avoid the shot.
Dinglestomper checks a low kick from Soldic.
Soldic blocks the body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Dinglestomper blocks the leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Soldic misses its intended target.
Dinglestomper buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Soldic.
Dinglestomper looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And Soldic tries to counter it with a takedown but Dinglestomper pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Soldic has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Soldic checks the leg kick.
Saggy Dinglestomper is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dinglestomper rushes Soldic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dinglestomper misses with a body punch.
Soldic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dinglestomper lands a right hand.
Soldic lands a hook that snaps the head of Dinglestomper backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Soldic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Dinglestomper fails to land.
Soldic misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Soldic.
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 Saggy Dinglestomper.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dinglestomper, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saggy Dinglestomper!
In his post fight interview, Saggy Dinglestomper started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chip Nickel (ranked 310 p4p, 700 weight class) and Paul Boxaaja (ranked 40 p4p, 105 weight class). Nickel comes to the cage accompanied by TISM - Greg the Stop Sign. Boxaaja has chosen Dark Side - Blind Channel as his entrance music. Paul Boxaaja told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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World class boxer
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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 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chip Nickel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Boxaaja!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Eddie Farnsworth and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nickel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Nickel backs off Boxaaja throws a huge counter combo but Nickel manages to avoid it all.
Boxaaja 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 jab from Nickel does it's job there.
Nickel connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Boxaaja momentarily.
Nickel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nickel has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Little Lebowski Urban Achievers Gymnasium in the buildup to the fight.
Nickel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boxaaja bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boxaaja throws a body shot but no joy.
Boxaaja fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nickel manages to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Boxaaja there.
Nickel lands a nice shot that snaps Boxaaja's head back.
Nickel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boxaaja.
Boxaaja throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nickel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boxaaja ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nickel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nickel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boxaaja.
It looked like Nickel was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Boxaaja.
Boxaaja throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nickel catches Boxaaja with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Boxaaja thuds his right hand into Nickel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Boxaaja looks to throw the jab but Nickel is out of range.
Nickel throwing a counter right hand but Boxaaja manages to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Nickel.
Boxaaja misses with an uppercut
and Nickel counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Boxaaja thinking.
Boxaaja misses the shot to the body.
Nickel darts in and clinches Boxaaja up against the cage.
Boxaaja misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nickel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Boxaaja.
Nickel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boxaaja misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nickel trying to control the position but instead, Boxaaja has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nickel into the cage.
Boxaaja throws a head punch that misses.
Nickel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nickel lands a body shot.
Nickel misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Boxaaja.
Nickel working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nickel.
A right hand to the body from Boxaaja.
A nice right hand lands inside from Boxaaja.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boxaaja.
Boxaaja misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nickel blocks a body shot from Boxaaja.
Boxaaja misses with the head strike.
Boxaaja fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boxaaja lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Boxaaja throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Nickel.
Boxaaja throws a punch but it's blocked by Nickel.
Nickel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boxaaja's elbow.
Boxaaja misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nickel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boxaaja.
Boxaaja lands an uppercut.
Boxaaja swings wildly with an uppercut but Nickel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nickel misses with a punch to the body.
Boxaaja lands a body punch in the clinch.
Boxaaja has a couple of punches blocked by Nickel.
Nickel presses Boxaaja against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Boxaaja scores with a nice hook to the head.
Boxaaja lands a body shot.
Nickel presses Boxaaja against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short left from Boxaaja.
Boxaaja lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Boxaaja scores with a shot to the side of Nickel's head.
Nickel struggles to land a body shot inside as Boxaaja controls his hands.
Nickel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Boxaaja backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nickel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nickel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boxaaja tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nickel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boxaaja lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Boxaaja misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nickel.
Nickel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boxaaja throws a head punch that misses.
Nickel swings wildly with an uppercut but Boxaaja uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boxaaja lands a body punch.
Nickel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nickel.
Boxaaja doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boxaaja lands an uppercut.
Boxaaja lands a shoulder strike.
Nickel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Boxaaja.
A right hand to the body from Boxaaja.
Boxaaja misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nickel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boxaaja misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Boxaaja.
Nickel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab lands there for Nickel.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Boxaaja dominated that round.
That's time! Nickel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nickel slips a jab from Boxaaja.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Boxaaja, as that shot connected.
Nickel misses with the combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Boxaaja! But no joy.
Boxaaja lands a nice looking body kick.
Boxaaja connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Boxaaja moves away from the strike by Nickel.
Boxaaja dodges the punch combination from Nickel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxaaja scores with the left hand. Nickel knows he should have avoided that one.
Boxaaja scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nickel closes the distance and clinches.
A hook to the body from Nickel.
Nickel pushes off an throws an elbow but Boxaaja leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Boxaaja throws a head punch that misses.
Nickel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nickel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Boxaaja throws a head kick that misses.
Nickel ducks under a wild hook from Boxaaja.
Boxaaja fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nickel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boxaaja moves away.
Nickel misses with an uppercut. Boxaaja saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Boxaaja on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Boxaaja misses with a body shot.
Nickel staying out of range there.
Nickel is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Boxaaja keeps Nickel at a distance using the push kick.
Paul Boxaaja seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boxaaja thuds a left hand into Nickel's body.
Boxaaja throws a nice looking combination but Nickel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boxaaja gets a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Boxaaja fails to land.
Nickel misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Boxaaja.
A short left from Boxaaja.
Nickel wants to break free but Boxaaja has control.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nickel.
Nickel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nickel manages to break the clinch.
Boxaaja lands with a hook. Nickel tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nickel closes the distance but Boxaaja moves to the side
and Boxaaja counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nickel throws a looping overhand right but Boxaaja ducks down to avoid it.
Boxaaja is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Boxaaja closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boxaaja tries to throw a body punch but Nickel avoids it by throwing Boxaaja back against the cage.
Nickel blocking some punches.
Nickel blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Boxaaja.
Nickel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nickel blocks an uppercut.
Nickel blocks an uppercut.
Boxaaja tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boxaaja blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boxaaja lands with a left to the head.
Nickel digs a right hand into Boxaaja's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Boxaaja's gas tank.
Nickel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Boxaaja.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nickel.
Boxaaja doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nickel working aggressively here.
Nickel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boxaaja blocks an uppercut.
Nickel pushes Boxaaja back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nickel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nickel works on Boxaaja's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boxaaja.
Boxaaja working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boxaaja.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Boxaaja creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boxaaja swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boxaaja doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nickel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boxaaja misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nickel pushes Boxaaja back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nickel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Boxaaja backwards.
Boxaaja lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nickel backwards.
Nickel lands a shoulder strike.
Boxaaja throws a punch but it's blocked by Nickel.
Nickel misses with a punch to the body.
Boxaaja gets through Nickel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nickel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nickel lands a left hand.
Boxaaja swings wildly with an uppercut but Nickel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boxaaja has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nickel lands a hook that snaps the head of Boxaaja backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Boxaaja showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Nickel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Despite the aggression on Boxaaja's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Boxaaja throws a half hearted mid kick.
Boxaaja cracks Nickel with a good jab.
Nickel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Boxaaja missing with a left hand there. Nickel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boxaaja throws a hook to the side of Nickel's head but Nickel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nickel looks to land a body kick but Boxaaja moved away.
Nickel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boxaaja connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxaaja dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boxaaja swings for the body but Nickel moves out of range.
Boxaaja scores with a sloppy right hand. Nickel should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nickel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Boxaaja misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nickel counters with a nice uppercut.
Boxaaja swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nickel.
Boxaaja throws a hook but Nickel blocks it.
Boxaaja just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromNickel.
Boxaaja throws a body punch but Nickel moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Nickel tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boxaaja throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boxaaja tries a low kick but Nickel avoids it.
Paul Boxaaja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boxaaja throws a hook to the side of Nickel's head but Nickel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nickel scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
 Boxaaja is rocked!
Nickel closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Boxaaja out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chip Nickel!
Our winner, Chip Nickel, 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Miami Vice (ranked 300 p4p, 419 weight class) and Nati Pisswater (ranked 40 p4p, 56 weight class). Vice comes to the cage accompanied by Vice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Miami Vice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nati Pisswater!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Franklyn Lucas and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab by Pisswater.
Pisswater swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Pisswater takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pisswater swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Vice counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pisswater misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vice darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Vice throws a hook to the side of Pisswater's head but Pisswater sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vice clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Vice fails to land.
Pisswater misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vice misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vice jumps guard but Pisswater turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A shot in the inside from Pisswater.
Vice misses with a short punch 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!
A nice left hand lands by Pisswater.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pisswater.
Pisswater pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pisswater lands a nice shot that snaps Vice's head back.
Pisswater looks to score with a jab to the body but Vice is just out of range.
Pisswater scores with a hook.
 It looks like Miami Vice has been cut.
Pisswater lands a jab to the nose.
Pisswater misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Vice to counter with a crisp jab.
Vice throws a body punch but Pisswater moves out of range.
Vice throws a right hand that misses
and Pisswater counters with a right hand to the body.
Pisswater rushes Vice and presses him up against the cage.
Vice misses with the head strike.
Pisswater lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vice blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vice stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vice working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pisswater can't find room to land a body shot as Vice controls the action.
Pisswater lands a nice uppercut.
Pisswater works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pisswater lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vice backwards.
Pisswater scores with a shoulder strike.
Pisswater breaks the clinch.
Pisswater misses with a shot to the body
enabling Vice to counter with a crisp jab.
Vice slips a straight right by Pisswater.
A head kick misses from Pisswater.
A counter left hand to the body from Vice misses its target.
Pisswater fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vice keeps the fight on the outside.
Vice displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pisswater throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pisswater misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Vice counters with a straight right hand.
Vice looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pisswater throws a lazy right hand but Vice sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pisswater looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pisswater ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vice moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pisswater looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pisswater scores with a punch to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vice takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pisswater jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vice. Pisswater does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vice scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pisswater doesn't seem bothered though.
Pisswater tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vice was well out of range. Poor timing from Pisswater.
Vice slips a jab from Pisswater.
Vice seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Vice misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vice just misses with a punch to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vice wants to clinch up but Pisswater keeps it at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nati Pisswater dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Miami Vice's cut.
That's time! Vice's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pisswater.
Vice lands a jab to the nose.
Vice 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.
Pisswater lands a front kick.
Pisswater throws a predictable looking body shot
and Vice counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Nati Pisswater has been cut.
Vice slips a jab from Pisswater.
Vice connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vice lands a nice shot that snaps Pisswater's head back.
Pisswater is rocked!
Pisswater is aggressively charging in as Vice backs up avoiding any damage. Vice tosses out a jab and Pisswater runs right into it face first! Pisswater is out cold! Vice dropped down on all fours and is barking in Pisswater's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Miami Vice!
A relieved looking Miami Vice thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jolly Roger (ranked 1557 p4p, 481 weight class) and Willy Mataitai (ranked 216 p4p, 72 weight class). Roger comes to the cage accompanied by Under Jolly Roger. Willy Mataitai told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jolly Roger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Willy Mataitai!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Chad Campbell and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roger walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mataitai scores with a punch to the head.
Roger moves away from the strike by Mataitai.
Mataitai throws out a loose jab but Roger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mataitai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Roger.
Roger half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mataitai misses with a body shot.
Roger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Roger lands a glancing blow to the side of Mataitai's head.
Roger slips under a jab.
Roger goes for a double leg but Mataitai avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mataitai continues to drive forward.
Mataitai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mataitai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Roger tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mataitai defends well and Roger ends up having to push Mataitai into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mataitai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mataitai working aggressively here.
Roger has Mataitai pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Roger pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Mataitai tumbling to the mat - Roger dives into Mataitai's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roger throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roger with a flurry of punches that miss.
Roger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Roger might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Roger throws a big elbow that misses.
Roger looking to sit in guard and control but Mataitai gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Roger looking for a sweep. Not yet Roger, not yet.
Mataitai is looking to stand up but Roger won't let him.
Roger is trying to control the position but Mataitai postures up.
Roger throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Roger looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roger looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mataitai passes into half guard.
Roger is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mataitai is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Roger is looking to improve his position.
Roger trying to control but Mataitai postures up.
Mataitai postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Roger to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roger manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mataitai on his heels. He'll look to pass Mataitai's guard now, I'm sure.
Mataitai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Roger is one step ahead there.
Roger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Roger looking to sit in guard and control but Mataitai gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Roger thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Roger working a defensive guard but Mataitai manages to pass into side control anyway.
Roger manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mataitai is trying to stand.
Roger is working for a kimura but Mataitai is defending it quite comfortably.
Roger is trying to control the action in half guard but Mataitai is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mataitai keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Roger takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Roger throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Roger is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roger wants to free his trapped foot but Mataitai is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Roger seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mataitai does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mataitai blocking the ground and pound attempt from Roger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Willy Mataitai will probably get the nod.
That's time! Roger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Roger. Mataitai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mataitai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mataitai misses with an uppercut. Roger saw that one coming.
Roger half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Roger slips under a jab.
Roger shoots in and drives through. Mataitai sprawls well.
Mataitai takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Roger scores with a body shot.
Mataitai scores with a jab.
Mataitai throws a jab but it's blocked by Roger.
Mataitai cracks Roger with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A left lands for Roger.
A big left from Mataitai misses.
Mataitai might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Roger swinging wildly here.
Roger moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Roger.
Mataitai scores with the left hand. Roger knows he should have avoided that one.
Mataitai throws a jab when Roger was well out of range.
Mataitai misses with a hook. Roger ducked under it nicely.
Roger attempts a counter takedown but Mataitai avoids it well and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mataitai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mataitai missing with a left hand there. Roger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Roger misses with a hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mataitai throws a jab but it's blocked by Roger.
Donk. Mataitai catches Roger right on the button with a cross.
Roger scores with the left hand. Mataitai knows he should have avoided that one.
Mataitai looks to land a right hand but Roger moved out of range.
Roger shoots in looking for a takedown but Mataitai manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Roger's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Roger moves away from the strike by Mataitai.
Roger looks for a takedown but Mataitai sprawls well.
A little jabbing left from Mataitai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jolly Roger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mataitai scores with a hook to the body. Roger takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Roger doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Roger misses the body punch
and Mataitai counters with a nice uppercut.
Roger looks up at the clock. Bad move! Mataitai lands a right hand from hell, dropping Roger. Mataitai pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Willy Mataitai!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Willy Mataitai waved his t-shirt featuring Brooklyn Apothecary's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Manco Unknown (ranked 357 p4p, 498 weight class) and Joad Cressbeckler (ranked 55 p4p, 78 weight class). Unknown's entrance music is Ennio Morricone. A fine choice. Cressbeckler has chosen American Remains as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Manco Unknown is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manco Unknown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joad Cressbeckler!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, David Schapiro and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Cressbeckler is predictable there
and Unknown counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Unknown scores with a jab to the body.
Cressbeckler missing with a left hand there. Unknown was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Unknown lands a jab to the nose.
Unknown scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cressbeckler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Unknown manages to avoid it.
Unknown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler slips under a jab.
Cressbeckler swings for the body but Unknown moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Unknown.
Cressbeckler paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Unknown lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cressbeckler throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Unknown appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cressbeckler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Unknown.
Unknown doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cressbeckler misses with a body kick.
Unknown takes a swing at Cressbeckler's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unknown throws a body punch but Cressbeckler moves out of range.
Unknown doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cressbeckler misses with a body shot.
Unknown throws out a powerful jab.
Unknown buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cressbeckler misses with a low kick as Unknown jumps back.
Unknown lands with a right hand.
Cressbeckler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Unknown.
A lazy left from Unknown finds it's target.
A big left from Cressbeckler misses.
Cressbeckler is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Unknown rather than just go for the knockout.
Cressbeckler misses with a body shot.
Cressbeckler attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Unknown works Cressbeckler's body with a nice hook.
Cressbeckler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Unknown avoids the body shot from Cressbeckler.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Unknown throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've been informed that Cressbeckler has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Cressbeckler looks to throw the jab but Unknown is out of range.
Unknown misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cressbeckler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Unknown connects with an inside leg kick.
Cressbeckler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Unknown was well out of range. Poor timing from Cressbeckler.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Unknown crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Cressbeckler - the referee stops the clock and Unknown gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Cressbeckler. Unknown manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Unknown on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Unknown misses the body punch
and Cressbeckler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cressbeckler misses with a straight right.
A good leg kick by Unknown.
Good exchange - Cressbeckler coming out on top.
Unknown looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cressbeckler lands the left hand.
Cressbeckler ducks right into an uppercut from Unknown.
Cressbeckler connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unknown lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cressbeckler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Unknown manages to avoid it.
Cressbeckler tries to sprawl but Unknown drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Cressbeckler tries to get to full guard but Unknown has control of the leg.
Unknown looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Unknown thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cressbeckler is trying to get back to full guard.
Cressbeckler really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Unknown. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Unknown throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cressbeckler blocking the ground and pound attempt from Unknown.
Unknown slips a nice elbow through Cressbeckler's hands, connecting with Cressbeckler's forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Unknown thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cressbeckler's head.
Cressbeckler tries to get to full guard but Unknown has control of the leg.
Unknown wants to control but Cressbeckler is keeping him busy.
Unknown is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cressbeckler is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Unknown is looking to stall here but Cressbeckler recovers full guard.
Cressbeckler working a defensive guard here.
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 Manco Unknown will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cressbeckler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cressbeckler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Unknown wants to slow Cressbeckler down by chopping away at his legs.
Unknown is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cressbeckler avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Unknown misses with a low kick.
Cressbeckler ducks under a wild hook from Unknown.
Unknown misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cressbeckler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Joad Cressbeckler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cressbeckler has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Unknown.
Cressbeckler misses the shot to the body.
Unknown takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice body kick there by Unknown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Unknown throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cressbeckler counters with a thumping low kick.
Unknown throws a hook but Cressbeckler blocks it.
Cressbeckler lands a front kick.
Cressbeckler lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Unknown on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cressbeckler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Unknown.
Cressbeckler misses with a straight right.
Unknown tries to land a leg kick but Cressbeckler saw it coming and moves away.
Cressbeckler rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Unknown counters with a good low kick that Cressbeckler was not able to check.
Cressbeckler tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cressbeckler pivots, looking for a leg kick but Unknown is out of range and Cressbeckler settles back down.
Cressbeckler swings away with a body shot that misses
and Unknown connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Unknown moves out of range of the strikes.
Cressbeckler's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cressbeckler on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cressbeckler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Unknown lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Cressbeckler has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cressbeckler and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Unknown tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cressbeckler was well out of range. Poor timing from Unknown.
Cressbeckler scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Unknown looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Unknown throws a right hand that misses
and Unknown takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Unknown throws a low kick, looking for Cressbeckler's leg but Cressbeckler calmly moves out of range.
Unknown misses with a body shot.
Unknown takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cressbeckler pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Unknown gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cressbeckler on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cressbeckler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Unknown was well out of range. Poor timing from Cressbeckler.
Unknown half committed to a counter leg kick.
Cressbeckler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Unknown manages to avoid it.
Cressbeckler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Unknown.
Unknown avoids the body shot from Cressbeckler.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cressbeckler. Unknown does a little dance to reset his feet.
Unknown throws a hook but Cressbeckler blocks it.
Cressbeckler throws out a counter right but Unknown avoids it with no problem.
Unknown throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cressbeckler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Unknown sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cressbeckler fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Unknown.
Unknown connects with a jab.
Cressbeckler misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Unknown makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Unknown rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cressbeckler counters with a right hand to the body.
Cressbeckler scores with a sloppy right hand. Unknown should have avoided that one.
Unknown throws a sloppy body shot
and Cressbeckler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Unknown lands a body shot.
Cressbeckler looks to score with a jab to the body but Unknown is just out of range.
A leg kick checked by Unknown.
Cressbeckler lands a jab to Unknown's midsection.
Cressbeckler misses with a right hand
and Unknown counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Unknown misses with a low kick.
Cressbeckler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Unknown manages to avoid it.
A lazy left from Unknown finds it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cressbeckler throws the kick towards the body but Unknown avoids it.
Unknown fires out a quick counter leg kick but Cressbeckler just manages to avoid it.
Unknown takes a swing at Cressbeckler's ribcage but misses.
Unknown moves out of range as Cressbeckler strikes.
Cressbeckler throws the kick towards the body but Unknown avoids it.
Unknown drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Unknown throwing strikes but missing.
Unknown preventing the sweep.
Cressbeckler wants to improve his position but instead Unknown has moved into half guard.
Cressbeckler is not content to let Unknown control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Joad Cressbeckler will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Unknown's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Unknown throws a body shot but no joy.
Unknown misses with a left hand
and Cressbeckler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cressbeckler thows a leg kick but Unknown checks it
and Unknown counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cressbeckler feints and then cracks Unknown's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Unknown down.
Unknown takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Unknown throws a hook but Cressbeckler blocks it.
Unknown throws a big shot that misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Unknown.
Cressbeckler misses with a kick to the body.
Unknown throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cressbeckler was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cressbeckler cracks a nice hook into Unknown's ribs.
Cressbeckler scores with a body shot.
Cressbeckler missing with a left hand there. Unknown was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Unknown looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Cressbeckler stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cressbeckler avoids the body shot from Unknown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unknown throws out a powerful jab.
Unknown fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cressbeckler changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cressbeckler misses with a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Cressbeckler checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Unknown tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cressbeckler scores with a shot to the body.
Unknown lands a glancing blow to the side of Cressbeckler's head.
Unknown throws a leg kick
and Cressbeckler counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cressbeckler with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Unknown throws a jab but it's blocked by Cressbeckler.
Unknown throws a jab but it's blocked by Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler feints a counter leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Unknown.
Nice uppercut there from Cressbeckler.
That's two 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!
Cressbeckler ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cressbeckler takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Unknown's corner calls for a 1-2. Unknown obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Unknown takes one to the side of the head.
Cressbeckler defending well as Unknown loads up on a big left hand.
Unknown throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cressbeckler moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cressbeckler swats away the attempt to clinch by Unknown.
Cressbeckler tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Unknown loads up on a big right hand but Cressbeckler slips the punch.
Cressbeckler lands a jab.
Cressbeckler on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cressbeckler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Unknown throws a low kick but Cressbeckler moves out of range easily.
Unknown blocks a leg kick.
Unknown walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cressbeckler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Unknown displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cressbeckler throws out the jab.
Unknown looks to land a right hand but Cressbeckler moved out of range.
Cressbeckler misses the body punch
and Unknown makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Cressbeckler does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Unknown keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cressbeckler.
A looping hook to the body misses from Unknown. Cressbeckler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cressbeckler jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Unknown keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cressbeckler.
It looked like Unknown wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cressbeckler lands a glancing blow to the side of Unknown's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Unknown lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Unknown lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cressbeckler's sensitive parts.
Unknown chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Unknown throws a leg kick
and Cressbeckler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Unknown slips under a jab.
Cressbeckler lands a head shot.
Cressbeckler swings for the body but Unknown moves out of range.
Cressbeckler swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Unknown counter with a right hand.
An inside leg kick from Unknown misses.
Unknown looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That kick from Unknown tenderised Cressbeckler's leg. Cressbeckler is trying to keep his angry face on.
Unknown attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Unknown tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cressbeckler was well out of range. Poor timing from Unknown.
Unknown misses with an uppercut. Cressbeckler saw that one coming.
It seemed like Cressbeckler was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cressbeckler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joad Cressbeckler.
I think Cressbeckler 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Joad Cressbeckler!
In his post fight interview, Joad Cressbeckler started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ralph McGuire (ranked 490 p4p, 162 weight class) and Lou Higgins (ranked 76 p4p, 25 weight class). McGuire's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Confederate Railroad - Daddy Never Was The Cadillac Kind. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ralph McGuire!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lou Higgins!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Reed Andrews and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Higgins throws out a loose jab but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Higgins cracks McGuire with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McGuire fails in his attempt to clinch.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Higgins was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
Higgins stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McGuire.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Higgins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Higgins wants to counter with a clinch but McGuire pushes him away.
Higgins misses with an uppercut
and McGuire counters with a stiff right hand.
McGuire throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Higgins misses the shot to the body.
It looked like McGuire wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Higgins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McGuire counters with a nice kick to the body.
Higgins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Higgins has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Higgins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McGuire counters with a thumping low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire slips a straight right by Higgins.
Higgins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGuire throws out a powerful jab.
It looks like Lou Higgins has been cut.
McGuire is looking to land body kicks.
McGuire is looking to chop away at Higgins's legs.
Higgins misses with a body shot.
McGuire scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McGuire misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Higgins is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McGuire with a body shot.
McGuire works Higgins's body with a nice hook.
Higgins misses with a right hand
and McGuire counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A big right followed by a crushing left from McGuire knocks Higgins out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ralph McGuire!
Ralph McGuire is the new light heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Ralph McGuire 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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RATING
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