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CMMA 170 Skellington v Popkov PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rona Gonna Get Onya (ranked 3715 p4p, 4870 weight class) and Jay Porter (ranked 486 p4p, 553 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Good wrestling
Great elbows
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rona Gonna Get Onya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jay Porter!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonna Get Onya closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gonna Get Onya lands in his opponent's guard.
Gonna Get Onya throwing strikes but missing.
Porter wants to get back to his feet but Gonna Get Onya is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gonna Get Onya postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonna Get Onya showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Porter wants to stand but Gonna Get Onya is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonna Get Onya trying to stand up but can't free himself from Porter's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Porter is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gonna Get Onya is controlling him.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A combination from Gonna Get Onya does no damage.
Gonna Get Onya darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Porter makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Gonna Get Onya scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonna Get Onya is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gonna Get Onya is pressing down on Porter's thigh, looking to free his foot. Porter is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Porter wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonna Get Onya with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Porter makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Porter.
Gonna Get Onya is looking to stand up but Porter won't let him.
Porter wants to get back to his feet but Gonna Get Onya is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Gonna Get Onya postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gonna Get Onya closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Porter is trying to get back to full guard.
Gonna Get Onya perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rona Gonna Get Onya dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Porter darts in trying to clinch
and Gonna Get Onya counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gonna Get Onya tries to pass the half guard into mount. Porter knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gonna Get Onya stalling.
Gonna Get Onya missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonna Get Onya controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonna Get Onya seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Porter for as long as he can get away with.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Gonna Get Onya wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Porter uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Gonna Get Onya is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Porter can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gonna Get Onya sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Porter is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gonna Get Onya bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gonna Get Onya controls the position.
Porter tries to escape but Gonna Get Onya is in control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Porter tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Porter's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gonna Get Onya goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Porter rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gonna Get Onya's guard! Nice work there by Porter!
Gonna Get Onya keeping moving, preventing Porter from controlling successfully.
Porter throws a big right hand that misses.
Gonna Get Onya is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gonna Get Onya pulls Porter in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonna Get Onya will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Porter trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gonna Get Onya's guard.
Porter stopping the sweep attempt from Gonna Get Onya.
Gonna Get Onya looking to control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Gonna Get Onya is looking to stand up but Porter isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gonna Get Onya looks to throw a body kick
and Porter counters with a stiff right hand.
Gonna Get Onya throws a sloppy head kick and Porter moves out of range easily.
Porter is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gonna Get Onya with a body shot.
Porter clinches with his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jay Porter will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Gonna Get Onya closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Porter to the mat! Porter manages to get full guard.
Porter manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Gonna Get Onya moves into range and clinches up with Porter.
Gonna Get Onya has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Porter is trying to keep an underhook but Gonna Get Onya manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gonna Get Onya not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Porter trying to hold on to Gonna Get Onya's head to control him but Gonna Get Onya postures up.
Gonna Get Onya wants to get back to his feet.
Gonna Get Onya is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Porter is trying to stand back up but Gonna Get Onya is controlling him
Gonna Get Onya has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Porter is squirming around, avoiding Gonna Get Onya's attempts to control the action.
Porter looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gonna Get Onya throws some wild stikes that Porter manages to avoid easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gonna Get Onya can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Porter is looking to escape.
Porter avoids a series of strikes thrown by Gonna Get Onya.
Gonna Get Onya throwing strikes here but Porter is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Rona Gonna Get Onya overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gonna Get Onya looking to control but Porter is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Porter can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Porter is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Porter really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gonna Get Onya controlling the position easily from mount.
Porter can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gonna Get Onya throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Porter because Gonna Get Onya loaded up on that one.
Gonna Get Onya takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gonna Get Onya can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Porter is looking to escape.
Gonna Get Onya misses with a head shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gonna Get Onya misses with a head shot.
Gonna Get Onya controlling from mount.
Gonna Get Onya unloads with some shots from mount but Porter bucks and avoids them well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rona Gonna Get Onya showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gonna Get Onya has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rona Gonna Get Onya!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sig Sauer (ranked 5567 p4p, 2808 weight class) and Anderson Werdum (ranked 567 p4p, 365 weight class). Sig Sauer had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 206.3lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sig Sauer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anderson Werdum!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Werdum uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sauer.
Sauer throws a head kick but Werdum moves out of range.
Werdum flicks out a counter leg kick but Sauer steps away.
Sauer throws a sloppy head kick
and Werdum counters with a thumping low kick.
Sauer is breathing heavily.
Werdum blocks the body kick.
A punch combination from Sauer misses.
We've been told by Sauer's head coaches at Average Joe�s Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Werdum throws a quick inside leg kick.
Werdum thumps Sauer with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Werdum throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Werdum fakes the leg kick and cracks Sauer in the body.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Werdum! Sauer is out on his feet! Werdum rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Sauer is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Sauer is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anderson Werdum!
Anderson Werdum decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Violent Femme (ranked 4124 p4p, 3836 weight class) and Henry Keaty (ranked 242 p4p, 228 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Keaty's choice of entrance music: Lazerpunk - Damage. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Violent Femme!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Henry Keaty!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Femme digs a good hook to Keaty's body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Keaty misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Femme.
Femme takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Femme cracks Keaty with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Horrible takedown attempt by Keaty or perhaps it was just good defense by Femme, which made it look bad.
Keaty tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Femme swivels and escapes.
Femme avoids the body shot from Keaty.
Femme connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Femme has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Femme connects with a body shot.
Femme cracks a nice hook into Keaty's ribs.
Keaty scores with a nice head shot.
Keaty darts in looking for a takedown but Femme gets double underhooks and turns Keaty into the cage.
Violent Femme has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Keaty.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Femme jabs Keaty right on the nose. Keaty blinks but takes it well.
Femme slips a straight right by Keaty.
Keaty closes the distance and clinches up with Femme, looking for a takedown. Keaty pushes Femme against the cage but Femme circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Femme punishes Keaty's body with a nice straight punch.
Femme connects with a nice looking jab.
Femme lands with a straight right. Keaty didn't see that one coming.
We've been informed that Keaty 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.
Femme lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Keaty at a distance.
Keaty misses the shot to the body.
Keaty needs to keep his hands up - Femme had a free shot at his head there.
Keaty shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Femme is doing well to control the position and prevent Keaty from advancing to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keaty seems to be working for a kimura but Femme defends the submission attempt.
Femme keeping hold of Keaty's head, controlling as best he can.
Femme has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Keaty is working away from the top position though.
Keaty is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Femme is just riding it out for now. Keaty eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Femme is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keaty seems to be working for a kimura but Femme defends the submission attempt.
Femme is controlling Keaty's trapped leg to prevent Keaty from advancing to side control.
Keaty wants to work for an arm triangle but Femme is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Femme is defending against the submission attempts here by Keaty.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keaty is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Femme wants to get back to full guard.
Femme is doing well to control the position and prevent Keaty from advancing to side control.
Femme is trying to get back to full guard.
Femme controlling the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Femme tries to get to full guard but Keaty has control of the leg.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Keaty is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Femme is looking to improve his position.
Femme trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Femme is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Femme is trying desperately to improve position.
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 Violent Femme will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Keaty closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Keaty shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Femme pinned against the cage. Femme gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Femme thuds his right hand into Keaty's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Keaty shoots in for a double leg but Femme sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Femme tests Keaty's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice takedown defense from Femme. No joy for Keaty on that attempt.
Violent Femme has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Keaty.
Femme defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Keaty.
Femme lands a jab to the head.
Keaty takes a jab right on the kisser.
Keaty fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Femme to the ground. Keaty is now in Femme's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Femme looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Femme is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Keaty can do to turn this around?
Keaty thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Henry Keaty has got the better of the ground game so far.
Femme controlling Keaty's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Femme is trying to control the position but Keaty postures up.
Femme wants to sweep but no luck.
Femme is looking to sweep but instead, Keaty has passed into half guard.
Keaty is working for a kimura but Femme is defending it quite comfortably.
Keaty passes into side control, despite Femme's attempt to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Keaty wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Femme, who protects the arm well.
Keaty thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Keaty working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Femme is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Femme is doing well to control the position and prevent Keaty from advancing to side control.
Femme moves into full guard.
Femme has Keaty pulled in close to control his posture.
Keaty preventing the sweep.
Keaty thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Keaty pushing down on Femme's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Keaty wants to work for an arm triangle but Femme is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Femme trying to control here.
Femme is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Keaty wants to work for an arm triangle but Femme is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Keaty is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Femme is just riding it out for now. Keaty eventually gives up the hold.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Violent Femme will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Keaty just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Keaty misses its intended target.
Keaty takes a swing at Femme's ribcage but misses.
Femme scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Keaty misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Femme.
Femme was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Keaty is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Femme.
A counter left hand to the body from Femme misses its target.
Femme changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Keaty looks to score with a jab to the body but Femme is just out of range.
Femme throwing a counter right hand but Keaty manages to avoid it.
Femme connects with a single shot there.
Keaty walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Femme stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Femme wants it to stay on the feet.
Keaty waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Femme.
Femme takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Keaty misses with a wild body shot.
Nice jab there from Femme.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Femme on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Femme lands with an uppercut that bounces Keaty off the cage and back into range.
Keaty shoots in and bounces Femme off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Keaty takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Femme has control of Keaty's left arm, preventing Keaty from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keaty won't allow Femme to sweep him here.
Femme wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Femme looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Femme keeping full guard, as Keaty tries to pass.
Keaty drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Keaty jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A jab lands there for Femme.
Keaty fails to land the takedown.
Femme bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Keaty's head backwards.
Femme lands with a nice body punch.
Femme lands the left hand.
Keaty shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Violent Femme has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Keaty.
Keaty looks to score with a jab to the body but Femme is just out of range.
Femme swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Femme connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Femme comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Femme stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Keaty shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Femme defends it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keaty fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Femme manages to avoid it.
Femme with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Femme darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Femme lands a right hook to the body.
Femme cracks Keaty with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Keaty throws a body shot but no joy.
Femme connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Femme clobbers Keaty with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Keaty throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Femme wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Keaty misses with a wild body shot.
Keaty jabs at Femme's body.
Femme fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Keaty looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Femme scores with a hook to the body. Keaty takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice uppercut lands for Femme. That snapped Keaty's head back.
Femme scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Keaty doesn't seem bothered though.
Keaty gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Femme dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Keaty looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Femme is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Femme throws a shot to the body.
Keaty looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Femme is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Femme looking for a sweep. Not yet Femme, not yet.
Keaty is fighting to break Femme's control of his arms but Femme is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Keaty drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Femme dives on top into guard.
Henry Keaty has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Violent Femme is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Keaty looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
Violent Femme showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Femme, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Violent Femme!
The defeated Henry Keaty had this to say: 'You never expect to lose, I'm sorry for letting my sponsors and fans down. My team and I will fix my game. I'll be back!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leonardo Nascimento (ranked 1947 p4p, 3059 weight class) and Rich Mahogany (ranked 275 p4p, 400 weight class). Nascimento comes to the cage accompanied by Jiu-Jitsu, Arte Suave Milenar . Mahogany comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Litty kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be a great matchup!
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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 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leonardo Nascimento!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rich Mahogany!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mahogany lands with a kick to the temple. Nascimento shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mahogany throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nascimento tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mahogany is in Nascimento's guard.
Mahogany pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nascimento is keeping the position for now.
Mahogany slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Nascimento working for a triangle but Mahogany defends it easily.
Mahogany trying to control but Nascimento is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahogany drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Nascimento manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mahogany has Nascimento in his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mahogany is controlling Nascimento's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nascimento advances position into side control!
Mahogany tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nascimento wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mahogany gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Nascimento is thwarting Mahogany's attempts to control the position.
Nascimento passes to side control.
Nascimento cracks Mahogany with a big right hand but Mahogany just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nascimento wants to control but Mahogany is keeping him busy.
Check out the look on Nascimento's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Mahogany is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nascimento misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Mahogany wants to control but Nascimento postures up.
Nascimento creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Mahogany sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Nascimento tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mahogany struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nascimento is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mahogany is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mahogany is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nascimento's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Nascimento is trying to control. Mahogany wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mahogany looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nascimento is trying to control the action in half guard but Mahogany is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Mahogany looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mahogany has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nascimento is working away from the top position though.
Mahogany is looking to improve his position.
Mahogany is trying to control but Nascimento manages to pass to mount!
Mahogany is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nascimento can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mahogany is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mahogany is in a horrible position here. Nascimento smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Nascimento dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Mahogany scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nascimento drives through with a takedown into Mahogany's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Nascimento avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nascimento showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nascimento passes Mahogany's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nascimento trying to pass the guard but Mahogany defending well.
Nascimento not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nascimento tries to pass to full mount but Mahogany defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nascimento is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mahogany has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mahogany is refusing to be controlled, as Nascimento sits in half guard.
Mahogany keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Mahogany is trying to get back to full guard.
Mahogany is looking to control Nascimento's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mahogany avoid being mounted?
Mahogany tries to roll over but Nascimento keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nascimento uses his free foot to push down on Mahogany's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mahogany.
Mahogany tries to control Nascimento's body but Nascimento pushes him off. Mahogany squirms to his side and now Nascimento has his back!
Nascimento tightening his grip on Mahogany, looking for the choke.
Nascimento controlling well, preventing Mahogany from escaping the position.
Mahogany is still trying to improve position.
Nascimento lands a shot to the head.
Nascimento looking for the choke from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahogany rolls, trying to escape but Nascimento keeps control of the position.
Mahogany turns into Nascimento and is now in his guard.
Mahogany stopping the sweep attempt from Nascimento.
Mahogany wants to control from the top but Nascimento keeps moving.
Mahogany trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nascimento wants to stand up but Mahogany is controlling him.
Mahogany advances to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahogany looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Nascimento wants to improve his position but Mahogany is controlling well.
Mahogany is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mahogany looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Nascimento wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Nascimento dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Mahogany throws a head kick that misses.
Mahogany keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mahogany throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nascimento's head.
Mahogany tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nascimento shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Mahogany is in trouble now - Nascimento has advanced to mount!
Nascimento postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Mahogany looks a forlorn figure.
Nascimento with shots to the head and body - Mahogany looks very uncomfortable down there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nascimento looking to control but Mahogany is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mahogany wants to hold on but Nascimento pushes him away.
Leonardo Nascimento overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nascimento takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nascimento looking to control but Mahogany is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nascimento is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mahogany can do to turn this around?
Nascimento lands a couple of good shots and Mahogany has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Mahogany rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Mahogany wants to control but Nascimento is keeping busy.
Nascimento working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Rich Mahogany has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahogany looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nascimento works his way into side control.
Nascimento throws a strike aimed at the side of Mahogany's head but Mahogany avoids it well.
Mahogany is looking to reverse the position.
Mahogany wants to control but Nascimento postures up.
Nascimento wants to control but Mahogany is keeping him busy.
Nascimento throws an elbow but Mahogany slips to the side and avoids it well.
Nascimento controlling the position.
Nascimento trying to control the position but Mahogany is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahogany manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Mahogany is refusing to be controlled, as Nascimento sits in half guard.
Nascimento working Mahogany over with strikes.
Leonardo Nascimento is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mahogany is not content to let Nascimento control the position.
Nascimento slows the pace down in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nascimento seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mahogany does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Mahogany looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nascimento content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mahogany gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mahogany working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nascimento doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nascimento manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mahogany looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leonardo Nascimento showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nascimento, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonardo Nascimento!
In defeat, Rich Mahogany stepped up to the mic, saying 'Congratulations Pice O'Xit. You were a hell of an opponent. I will go home and take solace in my many leatherbound volumes.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kill Shot Jackson (ranked 1762 p4p, 2011 weight class) and Alex Deigos (ranked 240 p4p, 273 weight class). Alex Deigos 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 MT
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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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Kill Shot Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alex Deigos!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deigos takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Deigos avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Jackson clinches up with Deigos and pushes him back against the cage.
Jackson misses with a knee strike.
Jackson working Deigos over with knees to the body.
Jackson connects with a knee to the head.
Jackson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Deigos is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Jackson content to control rather than advance.
Deigos is looking to escape.
Jackson wants to control but Deigos is keeping him busy.
Jackson wants to free his trapped foot but Deigos is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deigos wants to get back to his feet.
Deigos felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jackson shoots in but no luck this time.
A little jabbing left from Deigos on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jackson wants to clinch.
Alex Deigos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Deigos keeps the fight on the outside.
Jackson defending well as Deigos loads up on a big left hand.
Jackson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A slow jab from Deigos misses its intended target.
Deigos lands the left hand.
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Deigos swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deigos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice shot by Deigos.
A lazy body kick from Jackson
and Deigos counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jackson thinking.
Jackson tries to clinch but Deigos is having none of it.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Deigos connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Deigos gets tackled into the cage by Jackson. Jackson maintains the clinch.
Deigos is trying to force a seperation but Jackson has the dominant position.
Deigos avoiding damage as Jackson throws knees to the body.
Jackson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Deigos gets the underhooks and prevents it.
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!
Jackson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Deigos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice cross by Deigos.
Alex Deigos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deigos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Deigos moves out of range of the body kick.
A lazy body kick from Jackson
and Deigos counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jackson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Deigos circles away.
Deigos looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Deigos.
A big left from Deigos misses.
Jackson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Deigos.
Jackson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Deigos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Deigos thuds a left hand into Jackson's body.
A combination from Deigos does no damage.
Jackson moves away from the strike by Deigos.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Deigos cracks Jackson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
 It looks like Kill Shot Jackson has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Deigos gets tackled into the cage by Jackson. Jackson maintains the clinch.
Deigos working hard to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deigos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jackson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Deigos.
Jackson slips a jab from Deigos.
Jackson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jackson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Deigos missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Jackson staying out of range there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Deigos.
Deigos misses with a body shot.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Deigos throws out the jab.
Jackson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Deigos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kill Shot Jackson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jackson slips a jab from Deigos.
Jackson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Deigos swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.
Deigos throws a shot from downtown. Jackson moves away and avoids it.
Jackson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Deigos gets tackled into the cage by Jackson. Jackson maintains the clinch.
Jackson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Deigos smiles and moves away.
Deigos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jackson tries to move into range but Deigos moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jackson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Deigos's head.
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Deigos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson closes the distance but Deigos moves to the side
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Deigos counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Deigos misses.
Jackson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Deigos with a jab.
Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Deigos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deigos lands with a straight right. Jackson didn't see that one coming.
Deigos gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Deigos wants to stand and escape but Jackson is having none of it.
Deigos pushes Jackson off and gets back to his feet.
Jackson tries to clinch but Deigos moves out of range.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick
and Deigos counters with a stiff right hand.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Deigos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Deigos misses the shot to the body.
As Deigos tries to get set, Jackson tries to push him back and clinch up but Deigos manages to avoid the attempt.
Deigos throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.
Deigos throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deigos throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jackson throws a nice head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Deigos missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Deigos misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely.
Deigos throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Deigos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jackson clinches.
Deigos tries to break free but Jackson pushes him back against the cage.
Deigos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jackson rushes Deigos and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Deigos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Deigos 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.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Deigos.
Jackson closes the distance and pushes Deigos back into the cage.
Jackson pulls guard successfully.
Jackson has a closed guard, preventing Deigos from standing up.
Deigos must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Deigos is posturing up here but Jackson has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Deigos tries to roll out but it's too tight and Deigos has to tap! Slick submission there by Jackson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kill Shot Jackson!
An out of breath and clearly excited Kill Shot Jackson thanked The MMA Tycoon Private Bank (40%) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Matrix Man (ranked 1396 p4p, 2542 weight class) and Zeus McZeuserson (ranked 191 p4p, 322 weight class). McZeuserson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Flawless. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 9 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Matrix Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zeus McZeuserson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man keeps the fight on the outside.
Man is looking to counter punch.
McZeuserson wants to clinch.
Man avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Man swats away the attempt to clinch by McZeuserson.
It looked like Man was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McZeuserson.
McZeuserson moves into range and clinches up with Man.
Man tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Man lands a hook that snaps the head of McZeuserson backwards.
Man makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McZeuserson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McZeuserson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Man misses with a hook from the clinch.
McZeuserson throws a head punch that misses.
McZeuserson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
McZeuserson looking for a takedown.
McZeuserson told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
McZeuserson misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man stops a takedown attempt from McZeuserson.
McZeuserson misses with some punches.
Man blocking some punches.
Man looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Man scores with a nice hook to the head.
Man blocks the elbow strike.
Man pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Man looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Man throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Man misses.
McZeuserson darts in and clinches Man up against the cage.
Man wants to break free but McZeuserson has control.
McZeuserson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McZeuserson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Man avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Matrix Man has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zeus McZeuserson.
Nice body punch from Man.
McZeuserson prevents a body shot from Man.
McZeuserson blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Man.
Man lands with a short shot to the head.
Man lands a nice shot to the body.
McZeuserson is working for takedown but Man is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McZeuserson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McZeuserson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Man's brow.
A nice left hand lands by Man.
McZeuserson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Man is working McZeuserson over against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, McZeuserson throws an elbow but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Man.
McZeuserson tries for a takedown. No joy.
A right hand to the body from Man.
Man goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Man's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Man tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McZeuserson's elbow.
Man is trying to break the clinch but McZeuserson is controlling him.
Man misses with a hook to the ribs.
McZeuserson lands a hook to the side of the head.
McZeuserson is trying to drag Man to the mat but Man just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
McZeuserson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McZeuserson has a couple of punches blocked by Man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McZeuserson can't get the takedown.
McZeuserson misses with an elbow over the top.
Man lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McZeuserson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Man after a bit of a struggle.
A head punch on the inside from McZeuserson fails to land.
McZeuserson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and McZeuserson manages to end up in side control.
You can see the frustration on Man's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McZeuserson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McZeuserson trying to control the position but Man is working away.
Man isn't going anywhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McZeuserson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Man knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
McZeuserson wants to control but Man is keeping him busy.
McZeuserson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
McZeuserson trying to control the position but Man is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matrix Man dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Man misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McZeuserson.
McZeuserson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Man manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Man keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Man throws a head kick that McZeuserson semi-blocks.
 It looks like Zeus McZeuserson has been cut.
McZeuserson misses with a takedown attempt
and Man connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Man keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Matrix Man has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zeus McZeuserson.
Man lands with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McZeuserson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Man avoids it really well and circles away.
Man just misses with a punch to the body.
Zeus McZeuserson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Man.
Matrix Man is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McZeuserson is breathing heavily.
Man drops McZeuserson with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but McZeuserson looks back up at him and smiles so Man waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
 McZeuserson is rocked!
McZeuserson bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Man comes at him with an uppercut from hell! McZeuserson falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! McZeuserson was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Matrix Man!
A very excited looking Matrix Man 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brett Keane (ranked 1650 p4p, 1429 weight class) and Genkei Takahashi (ranked 178 p4p, 155 weight class). Genkei Takahashi 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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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brett Keane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Genkei Takahashi!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keane looks to land a right hand but Takahashi moved out of range.
Keane loads up on a big right hand but Takahashi slips the punch.
Takahashi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Keane's head.
Takahashi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Takahashi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Brett Keane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takahashi sizes up Keane with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Keane misses with a shot to the body
and Takahashi counters with a leg kick.
Keane misses with an uppercut
and Takahashi counters with a takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Keane is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Takahashi asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Keane taking a bit of punishment here - Takahashi scoring with strikes.
Takahashi scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Keane to see if he's OK.
Keane sneaks out the side door and pushes Takahashi away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Keane paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Keane scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Takahashi closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Keane's guard.
Keane being controlled here, momentarily.
Keane wants to get back to his feet but Takahashi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takahashi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Keane's guard.
Keane wants to get back to his feet.
Keane has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Takahashi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Keane looks like he's trying to stand up.
Takahashi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Keane on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Keane is trying to stand back up but Takahashi is controlling him
Keane is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Takahashi scores with a couple of nice shots.
Keane looks like he's trying to stand up.
Takahashi working the head and body with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi controlling the action here.
Takahashi is looking to take a break and control but Keane is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Takahashi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Keane tries to kick Takahashi off but Takahashi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Takahashi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nice strikes from Takahashi there.
Takahashi is keen to just control but Keane is a slippery customer.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Takahashi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Takahashi lands with a punch from half guard.
Keane is looking to escape.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Takahashi connects with a nice short shot to Keane's temple.
Takahashi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keane is not content to let Takahashi control the position.
Keane pushes Takahashi off looking to stand but Takahashi dives back in and keeps control.
Takahashi is trying to control the action in half guard but Keane is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Keane is looking to escape.
Takahashi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Takahashi prevents Keane from standing back up.
Takahashi trying to control from half guard but Keane is working away.
Takahashi stops Keane from getting back to his feet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
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.
Keane pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Takahashi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Keane.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Keane.
Takahashi ducks under a wild hook from Keane.
Takahashi misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Keane misses its intended target.
Takahashi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Some wild striking there from Keane.
Takahashi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Takahashi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Takahashi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Keane misses the shot to the body.
Takahashi throws a front kick that sends Keane stumbling back into the cage.
A clash of legs there as Keane blocks the low kick.
Takahashi defending well as Keane loads up on a big left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Genkei Takahashi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Takahashi cracks Keane with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Takahashi motions for Keane to come forward. Takahashi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Takahashi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Keane misses with a hook.
Takahashi scores with a jab.
Keane swings for the body but Takahashi moves out of range.
Takahashi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Keane throws a body punch but Takahashi moves out of range.
Keane throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Takahashi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Keane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Takahashi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Keane throws out a loose jab but Takahashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Keane.
Takahashi moves out of range of the strikes.
Keane misses with an uppercut
and Takahashi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Keane throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Takahashi with a nice calf kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Takahashi finishes the exchange with a kick 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!
Keane takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Takahashi shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Keane manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Takahashi is stalling in the full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keane wants to stand and escape but Takahashi is having none of it.
Genkei Takahashi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Takahashi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Takahashi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Keane wants to stand and escape but Takahashi is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takahashi forces his way into half guard.
Takahashi controlling the pace.
Takahashi working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's two 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.
Keane is looking to escape.
Takahashi working over Keane with some ground and pound. Keane looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Keane pushes Takahashi off looking to stand but Takahashi dives back in and keeps control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Takahashi in particular looking to stall.
Keane manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Takahashi keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Keane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takahashi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Keane throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice defenses there by Takahashi.
Keane has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Takahashi.
Takahashi lands a head kick. Keane smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Keane connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Takahashi scrambles back to his feet.
Genkei Takahashi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Keane swings away with a body shot that misses
and Takahashi decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Keane's guard.
 Keane is rocked!
Takahashi stays in close to Keane's body and controls the position.
Oh Keane is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Takahashi lands a couple of elbows.
Takahashi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Takahashi stops Keane from standing up.
Takahashi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Takahashi won't allow Keane to get back to his feet.
Takahashi is pushing down on Keane's leg trying to pass to half guard. Keane is fighting to maintain full guard but Takahashi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Takahashi controlling the action here.
Takahashi winds up and cracks Keane with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Still in half guard, Takahashi seems content to control.
Takahashi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Keane defends it well.
Takahashi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Takahashi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Keane seems to have got his legs back now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takahashi slips a nice elbow through Keane's hands, connecting with Keane's forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Takahashi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Takahashi not doing much here.
Takahashi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takahashi content to control rather than advance.
Takahashi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Keane has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Genkei Takahashi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Keane misses with a hook. Takahashi ducked under it nicely.
Keane takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Keane enables Takahashi to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Keane manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Keane pushes Takahashi off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Keane throws an overhand right that lands on Takahashi's shoulder, as Takahashi tries to avoid the shot.
Takahashi slips under a jab.
Takahashi feints the counter takedown.
Keane missing with a left hand there. Takahashi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Takahashi lands a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takahashi ducks under a wild hook from Keane.
Takahashi works the jab nicely.
A jab from Keane misses.
Keane gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Takahashi gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Genkei Takahashi!
A very excited looking Genkei Takahashi 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Longchain (ranked 1372 p4p, 1529 weight class) and Big Fist (ranked 180 p4p, 198 weight class). Jim Longchain has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jim Longchain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Big Fist!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fist lands a nice looking body shot.
Fist misses with a double jab
and Longchain counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Fist!
Fist explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Left hook, right uppercut from Fist.
It looks like Jim Longchain has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fist's corner calls for a 1-2. Fist obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fist fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Longchain on the side of the head.
Fist throws a good cross that connects.
Fist lands a jab to Longchain's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fist lands a nice hook to Longchain's body. Longchain takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Longchain is breathing heavily.
Longchain takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fist cracks Longchain with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Longchain looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Fist finish him?
Big Fist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fist is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Longchain hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Big Fist!
During a confident post fight interview, Big Fist thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vito Corleone (ranked 1023 p4p, 1425 weight class) and Tory Hopkins (ranked 146 p4p, 198 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Corleone might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Sussudio- Phil Collins. The crowd seem to be enjoying Hopkins's choice of entrance music: Last Time That I Checc'd by Nipsey Hussle & YG. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vito Corleone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tory Hopkins!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hopkins pivots, looking for a leg kick but Corleone is out of range and Hopkins settles back down.
Corleone appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hopkins connects with a jab.
Corleone avoids the body shot from Hopkins.
Hopkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hopkins scoring well with a low kick there.
Hopkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Corleone.
Hopkins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Corleone counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Corleone thows a huge punch but Hopkins dodges it nicely.
Hopkins pushes Corleone off looking to stand but Corleone dives back in and keeps control.
Corleone is nestled in close to Hopkins, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Corleone throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hopkins is trying to stand back up but Corleone is controlling him
Hopkins keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corleone throwing shots but Hopkins is blocking nicely.
Hopkins avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Corleone.
Corleone thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hopkins's head.
Hopkins wants to improve his position but Corleone is controlling well.
Corleone is looking to take a break and control but Hopkins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Corleone missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Corleone throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Corleone throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hopkins regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Corleone.
Corleone loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Corleone with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corleone postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hopkins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Corleone won't allow Hopkins to get back to his feet.
Corleone throwing strikes from guard but Hopkins blocks nicely.
Corleone throws a big right hand that misses.
Corleone throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Corleone trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Corleone loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Corleone throws a big elbow that misses.
Hopkins wants to stand and escape but Corleone is having none of it.
We've been hearing that Corleone has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Corleone wants to control from the top but Hopkins keeps moving.
Hopkins has momentary wrist control but Corleone slips an elbow through the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corleone prevents Hopkins from getting back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Corleone accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Corleone accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hopkins can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hopkins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Corleone content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hopkins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hopkins is trying to keep Corleone in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Corleone accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Corleone throws a big elbow that misses.
Hopkins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Corleone.
Corleone throws a big right hand that misses.
Corleone throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Corleone loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Corleone missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins 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.
Corleone loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Corleone throws an elbow that misses. Hopkins uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Corleone's guard. Nice move by Hopkins!
Hopkins stops Corleone from standing up.
Hopkins tries to stand but Corleone is controlling from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vito Corleone dominated that round.
That's time! Corleone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hopkins. Corleone does a little dance to reset his feet.
Corleone changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hopkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Corleone fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hopkins looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A cross from Hopkins lands.
Hopkins stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hopkins wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins throws an overhand right that lands on Corleone's shoulder, as Corleone tries to avoid the shot.
Corleone blocks a low kick nicely.
Hopkins jabs at Corleone's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corleone fails with a takedown attempt.
Hopkins feints a counter leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vito Corleone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Corleone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hopkins.
Corleone darts in looking for a takedown but Hopkins gets double underhooks and turns Corleone into the cage.
Hopkins lands a body shot in the clinch.
Corleone wants to take the fight to the mat but Hopkins manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hopkins tries to work over Corleone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hopkins throws an elbow but misses.
Hopkins working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hopkins can't find room to land a body shot as Corleone controls the action.
Corleone has Hopkins pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hopkins manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Corleone has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hopkins is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hopkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corleone blocks a body shot from Hopkins.
Hopkins lands with a light punch inside.
Hopkins has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hopkins.
Hopkins tries to work over Corleone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hopkins wants to get back to striking at distance but Corleone won't allow it.
Hopkins lands a right hand that snaps the head of Corleone backwards.
A shot in the inside from Hopkins.
Corleone works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Corleone trying to control the position from guard on top but Hopkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Corleone accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Corleone throwing strikes but missing.
Corleone working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Corleone is controlling him.
Corleone throws a big elbow that misses.
Corleone stops Hopkins from standing up.
Corleone throwing strikes but missing.
Corleone loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hopkins wants to get back to his feet but Corleone is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Corleone throws a big elbow that misses.
Corleone in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hopkins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Corleone prevents Hopkins from getting back to his feet.
Corleone throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hopkins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Corleone is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corleone throwing strikes but missing.
Corleone working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Corleone's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hopkins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Corleone looking to sit in guard and control but Hopkins gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hopkins trying to stand up but can't free himself from Corleone's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hopkins is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tory Hopkins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hopkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Corleone was well out of range. Poor timing from Hopkins.
Corleone attempts a counter takedown but Hopkins avoids it well and moves away.
Hopkins connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Corleone momentarily.
Hopkins throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Corleone on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hopkins throws a low kick but Corleone avoids it.
Hopkins throws a hook but Corleone avoids it easily.
Corleone cracks Hopkins with an open hand slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corleone digs a good hook to Hopkins's body.
Corleone looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hopkins is fending him off so far but Corleone persists. Nope, Hopkins circles away and we're back to standing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hopkins.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corleone misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Corleone 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.
Hopkins slaps away a takedown attempt from Corleone, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vito Corleone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Corleone fails with the takedown.
Corleone slips under a jab.
Corleone is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hopkins.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins 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.
Hopkins lands the left hand.
It looks like Vito Corleone has been cut.
Nice sprawl there from Hopkins as Corleone shoots in.
Corleone takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Corleone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Corleone attempts a counter takedown but Hopkins avoids it well and moves away.
Corleone shoots for a takedown but Hopkins saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Hopkins misses.
Hopkins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hopkins connects with a good right hand that stumbles Corleone. Corleone circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tory Hopkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Corleone fails with the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins with the inside leg kick.
Corleone shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hopkins defends it nicely.
Corleone drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins lands a body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Corleone or perhaps it was just good defense by Hopkins, which made it look bad.
Tory Hopkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hopkins lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice body kick there by Hopkins.
Hopkins has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hopkins listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hopkins.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tory Hopkins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hopkins 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tory Hopkins!
Our winner, Tory Hopkins, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Skellington (ranked 1007 p4p, 999 weight class) and Mikhail Popkov (ranked 150 p4p, 147 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Skellington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikhail Popkov!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Popkov throws a body shot but no joy.
Skellington shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Popkov as he avoids it easily.
Skellington darts in looking for a takedown but Popkov gets double underhooks and turns Skellington into the cage.
Popkov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Popkov slaps away a takedown attempt from Skellington, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Skellington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skellington shoots for a double leg takedown but Popkov sprawls well. He's pushed Skellington's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice takedown defense from Popkov. No joy for Skellington on that attempt.
Popkov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Popkov misses with a straight left.
Popkov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Skellington goes for a double leg but Popkov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Popkov continues to drive forward.
Popkov throws out a counter right but Skellington avoids it with no problem.
Popkov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Popkov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Popkov scores with a shoulder strike.
Skellington jumps guard and drags Popkov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Popkov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Popkov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Skellingtons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Skellington has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tran MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skellington gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Popkov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Skellingtons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Skellington ducks under a wild hook from Popkov.
Skellington misses with a takedown
and Popkov counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Popkov - just one landing.
Skellington is rocked!
Popkov measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Skellington! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Mikhail Popkov!
A relieved looking Mikhail Popkov 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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