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SSSD 38: Tovington/Smith PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raelynn Neer (ranked 5858 p4p, 24006 weight class) and Fernando Madureira (ranked 583 p4p, 660 weight class). Raelynn Neer had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Raelynn Neer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fernando Madureira!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Winston Howard and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Madureira sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Neer somewhat.
Neer misses with a leg kick.
Neer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Madureira manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Neer misses with a low kick.
Madureira looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Neer bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Neer throws an elbow but Madureira slips to the side and avoids it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Madureira parries the strikes from Neer easily there. Neer is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Madureira to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neer wants to control but Madureira is keeping him busy.
Neer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neer passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Madureira!
Neer tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Neer thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Neer looking to ground and pound but Madureira is blocking nicely.
Madureira avoids a series of strikes thrown by Neer.
Madureira is trying to escape the mount.
Madureira holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Neer tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neer takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Neer looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Neer has control of Madureira's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Madureira regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Madureira working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neer thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Madureira really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Neer trying to control but Madureira is having none of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Madureira can do anything to dispel that myth.
Neer throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Madureira because Neer loaded up on that one.
Neer working for a submission but Madureira is keeping him at bay.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Madureira tries to reverse the position but Neer maintains control.
Neer has hold of Madureira's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Madureira manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Neer throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Madureira looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Neer thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Neer struggling to keep hold of the position.
Neer just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Raelynn Neer dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Nice sprawl there from Neer as Madureira shoots in.
Neer fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Madureira sprawls well initially but Neer persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Madureira manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Neer misses with a body kick.
Neer shoots in looking for a takedown. Madureira tries to sprawl out of it but Neer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Madureira manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Madureira displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Neer.
Madureira doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Neer counters with a two punch combo.
Madureira has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Madureira shoots for a double leg takedown but Neer sprawls well. He's pushed Madureira's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Raelynn Neer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fernando Madureira.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neer is looking to clinch.
Neer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Madureira is breathing heavily.
Madureira shoots in but no luck this time.
Neer attempts a counter takedown but Madureira avoids it well and moves away.
Neer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Madureira as he avoids it easily.
Neer throws a head kick but Madureira moves out of range.
It seemed like Madureira was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Neer.
Neer shoots for a double leg takedown but Madureira sprawls well. He's pushed Neer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Neer shoots for a takedown but Madureira saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice defenses there by Neer.
Madureira stuffs the takedown.
Neer throws a head kick but Madureira moves out of range.
Madureira looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madureira misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Madureira misses the target.
Madureira leaves Neer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Neer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Madureira throws out a counter right but Neer avoids it with no problem.
Madureira fails with the takedown.
Madureira shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Neer as he jumps to the side.
Neer tries to clinch there but Madureira circles away.
It seemed like Madureira was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Neer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Madureira can do to turn this around?
Neer closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Neer lands in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madureira 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.
Neer trying to control the position from guard on top but Madureira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neer is really struggling to control Madureira but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Neer has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Neer pushes down on Madureira's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Neer takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Neer is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Madureira!
Madureira is squirming around, avoiding Neer's attempts to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Madureira 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 second round but I would say that Raelynn Neer will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
A slow jab from Madureira misses its intended target.
Neer tries a head kick but it misses.
Neer moves out of range as Madureira strikes.
Neer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Madureira looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Neer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Madureira sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Neer somewhat.
Madureira throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neer stuns Madureira with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Madureira takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Neer scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
 It looks like Fernando Madureira has been cut.
Neer shoots in looking for a takedown. Madureira tries to sprawl out of it but Neer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Madureira manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Madureira as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raelynn Neer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Neer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Madureira sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Madureira misses with a takedown
and Neer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Madureira displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Neer.
Neer shoots in for a takedown but Madureira shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Raelynn Neer is winning the standup battle so far.
Neer clinches with his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Madureira's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Madureira's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Neer is looking to clinch.
Madureira avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Madureira tries for a takedown but Neer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Neer tries to clinch there but Madureira circles away.
Neer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Neer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Neer throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Madureira tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Neer is in Madureira's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madureira is trying to keep Neer in close.
Madureira wants to sweep but no luck.
Neer trying to control the position from guard on top but Madureira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Neer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Neer trying to control the position from guard on top but Madureira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neer gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Neer shoots in for a takedown but Madureira shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Madureira is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Neer.
Nice takedown defense from Madureira. No joy for Neer on that attempt.
Neer tries to land a front kick but Madureira steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Neer lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Madureira moves out of range as Neer throws a body kick.
Fernando Madureira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Madureira defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Neer.
Neer tries for a takedown but Madureira sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fight stays on the outside here - Neer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Raelynn Neer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Neer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Raelynn Neer.
Well Neer 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raelynn Neer!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Jank Jankens (ranked 5305 p4p, 5237 weight class) and Aleksander Kharitonov (ranked 524 p4p, 522 weight class). Jankens kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Straight Outta Compton by- NWA. Kharitonov has chosen American idiot by - GREENDAY as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Excellent boxer
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Johnny Jank Jankens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Aleksander Kharitonov!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Donatello Bradman and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kharitonov lands a head kick!
Jankens throws a big shot that misses.
Nice body kick there by Kharitonov.
Jankens throws a jab when Kharitonov was well out of range.
Kharitonov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jankens pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kharitonov tries a quick counter leg kick but Jankens is wise to it.
Kharitonov ducks under a wild hook from Jankens.
Kharitonov tests Jankens's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kharitonov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jankens was well out of range. Poor timing from Kharitonov.
Jankens was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kharitonov misses the jab.
Kharitonov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A head kick from Kharitonov lands but Jankens takes it in his stride.
Jankens definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
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!
Jankens moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Aleksander Kharitonov has been cut.
Jankens misses with a hook.
Jankens walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kharitonov.
Kharitonov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jankens.
Jankens on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kharitonov. Kharitonov obviously looking to wear him down.
Kharitonov walks into a stiff left hand from Jankens.
Kharitonov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kharitonov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jankenss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kharitonov thumps Jankens with a low kick.
Jankens takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jankens misses with a combination
and Kharitonov counters with a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Kharitonov, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kharitonov.
Jankens scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kharitonov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
 Jankens is rocked!
Kharitonov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jankens ducks under a wild hook from Kharitonov.
Jankens missing with a left hand there. Kharitonov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kharitonov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
 Kharitonov is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kharitonov throws a leg kick
and Jankens counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johnny Jank Jankens!
Johnny Jank Jankens decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cleveland Steamer (ranked 4978 p4p, 5010 weight class) and Scott Norton (ranked 504 p4p, 508 weight class). Norton has chosen Regulators by - Warren G as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cleveland Steamer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Scott Norton!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Darius Henderson and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norton throws a looping overhand right but Steamer ducks down to avoid it.
Steamer looks to throw the jab but Norton is out of range.
Norton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Norton on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Norton slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Norton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Norton defending well as Steamer loads up on a big left hand.
Steamer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Norton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steamer misses the shot to the body.
Norton scores with a body shot.
Steamer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Norton takes a swing at Steamer's ribcage but misses.
Steamer misses with a double jab
and Steamer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Norton tests Steamer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steamer lands with a nice body punch.
Norton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steamer throws a hook but Norton avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norton scores with a jab to the body.
Norton has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Norton there as he acknowledges the shot.
Steamer throws a hook but Norton avoids it easily.
Steamer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Norton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steamer was well out of range. Poor timing from Norton.
Steamer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Norton is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Steamer rather than just go for the knockout.
Norton misses with a double jab.
Steamer just misses with a punch to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Norton scores with a four punch combination!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Steamer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Norton ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Norton. Steamer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Norton misses the body punch
and Steamer counters with a stiff right hand.
Norton is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Steamer engages and cracks Norton with a massive lead left hook - Norton tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Steamer is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cleveland Steamer!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marty Moon (ranked 3893 p4p, 5270 weight class) and Von Killjoy (ranked 368 p4p, 425 weight class). Von Killjoy is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marty Moon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Von Killjoy!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Eliza Hachem and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Killjoy circles away.
Killjoy tries to sprawl but Moon drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Killjoy trying to control from the bottom.
Killjoy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Killjoy is looking to control Moon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Killjoy avoid being mounted?
Moon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Killjoy keeps working.
Killjoy actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killjoy is looking for a sweep. Moon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Moon controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moon is trying to control the action in half guard but Killjoy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Killjoy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Killjoy looking for submissions off his back.
Moon lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Moon wants to work for an arm triangle but Killjoy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Moon stalling.
Moon seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Killjoy for as long as he can get away with.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Moon working over Killjoy with some ground and pound. Killjoy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Killjoy tries to get to full guard but Moon has control of the leg.
Killjoy actively working from the bottom here.
Killjoy is trying to get back to full guard.
Moon wants to free his trapped foot but Killjoy is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Moon controlling the action here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Killjoy is looking for a sweep. Moon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moon is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Killjoy!
Moon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Killjoy is looking to escape.
Killjoy tries to lock up and control but Moon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Moon lands a big shot there that rocks Killjoy but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Killjoy defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Moon.
Killjoy takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killjoy is looking to improve his position but Moon isn't that keen on the idea.
Moon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Killjoy is looking to escape.
Moon landing punches.
Moon is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Moon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Killjoy is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Killjoy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marty Moon dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Moon decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Killjoy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Killjoy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Moon is aware though and is defending well.
Moon trying to control the position from guard on top but Killjoy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moon passes Killjoy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Killjoy is defending against the submission attempts here by Moon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moon wants to control but Killjoy is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Killjoy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Moon pulls his head out easily.
Moon is thwarting Killjoy's attempts to control the position.
Killjoy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Moon pulls his head out easily.
Killjoy tries to get to full guard but Moon has control of the leg.
Killjoy is looking to control Moon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Killjoy avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Moon is trying to control. Killjoy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Moon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Killjoy tries to avoid it but Moon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Killjoy to the ground. Killjoy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Moon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Killjoy defends it nicely.
Killjoy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Marty Moon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Killjoy as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marty Moon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moon goes for a double leg but Killjoy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Killjoy continues to drive forward.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Killjoy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Moon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killjoy wants a takedown.
Moon stops a takedown attempt from Killjoy.
Killjoy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Killjoy stops a takedown attempt from Moon.
Killjoy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Moon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Killjoy goes for a takedown attempt but Moon pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Killjoy stuffs the takedown attempt from Moon. Moon gets slowly back to his feet.
Moon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Killjoy as he avoids it easily.
Killjoy gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Moon to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Moon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killjoy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Moon wants to pass the guard but Killjoy is keeping the position.
Marty Moon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Moon trying to control but Killjoy is working from the bottom.
Killjoy working for a triangle but Moon defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Killjoy keeping full guard, as Moon tries to pass.
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 Marty Moon will probably get the nod.
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!
Killjoy fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Moon to the ground. Killjoy is now in Moon's guard.
Moon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Killjoy is defending against the submission attempts here by Moon.
Moon is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moon is thwarting Killjoy's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killjoy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Moon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Moon prevents Killjoy from improving his position.
Moon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Moon is thwarting Killjoy's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Killjoy looking for submissions off his back.
Killjoy wants to control but Moon is keeping busy.
Moon working over Killjoy with some ground and pound. Killjoy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Killjoy is looking to control Moon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Killjoy avoid being mounted?
Killjoy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moon works his way into full mount!
Killjoy tries to hold on but Moon postures up.
Moon looking for a guillotine from mount but Killjoy is having none of it.
Von Killjoy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Killjoy is desperately trying to improve his position but Moon has a good base and remains in mount.
Moon lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Killjoy is looking to get to half guard.
Moon postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Killjoy looks a forlorn figure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killjoy is looking to improve his position but Moon isn't that keen on the idea.
Killjoy tries to lock up and control but Moon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Moon looking to control but Killjoy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Moon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Killjoy regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marty Moon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Moon, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marty Moon!
Marty Moon tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sean Morrison (ranked 3518 p4p, 5353 weight class) and Landon Miranda (ranked 432 p4p, 525 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Miranda's choice of entrance music: Your Eyes. Landon Miranda told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sean Morrison !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Landon Miranda!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Donatello Bradman and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miranda misses with a takedown
and Morrison counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Morrison missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Miranda tries to roll over but Morrison keeps him under control.
Morrison trying to control the pace.
Miranda really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Morrison . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Miranda is in trouble now - Morrison has advanced to mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison goes for an armbar but Miranda turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Miranda.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morrison is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison 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.
Morrison lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Morrison is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrison is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Miranda preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Morrison throwing strikes but missing.
Morrison is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrison drops back looking for a leg! Miranda is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Miranda manages to kick Morrison off! Morrison jumps back into Miranda's guard.
Morrison seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Morrison thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Miranda working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Morrison .
Morrison postures up in Miranda's guard and throws a big left but Miranda blocks it.
Morrison has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Morrison landing with the ground and pound.
Morrison passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Morrison is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Miranda is trying to escape and Morrison transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Miranda is forced to tap! Nice work there by Morrison ! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sean Morrison !
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kohinata Minoru Ii (ranked 4204 p4p, 4021 weight class) and Adam East (ranked 530 p4p, 514 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kohinata Minoru Ii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Adam East!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Winston Howard and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
East throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Minoru Ii stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
East on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Minoru Ii takes the fight into the clinch.
Minoru Ii lands a body shot.
Minoru Ii lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for East.
Minoru Ii makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from East fails to land.
Minoru Ii definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
East can't find room to land a body shot as Minoru Ii controls the action.
East throws a punch but it's blocked by Minoru Ii.
East lands on the inside with an uppercut.
East has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
East pushes Minoru Ii back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Minoru Ii.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Minoru Ii blocks a body shot from East.
East misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by East.
Minoru Ii keeps control of East as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short uppercut from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
East tries to throw a body punch but Minoru Ii avoids it by throwing East back against the cage.
East's coach down at House of SMESH was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on East's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minoru Ii lands a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii lands a right hand.
A short left from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii lands a body shot in the clinch.
East looks winded!
A body shot lands from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii scores with a nice hook to the head.
Minoru Ii softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Minoru Ii scores with a shoulder strike.
East tries to throw a body punch but Minoru Ii avoids it by throwing East back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii lands a nice shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Minoru Ii on the inside.
Minoru Ii scores with a shoulder strike.
East's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Minoru Ii lands a hook that snaps the head of East backwards.
Minoru Ii lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Minoru Ii lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down East.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Minoru Ii.
East's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minoru Ii lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Minoru Ii scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Minoru Ii lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt East or not.
Minoru Ii cracks East with a nice body shot.
Minoru Ii lands a body shot in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Minoru Ii scores with a nice short uppercut.
Minoru Ii pushes East back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Minoru Ii.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Minoru Ii.
East's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Minoru Ii throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Easts head.
East's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
East is rocked!
Minoru Ii scores with a shoulder strike.
East is still on wobbly legs! Can Minoru Ii finish him?
A quick uppercut on the inside from Minoru Ii.
Minoru Ii creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends East's eyes rolling into the back of his head! East drops to his knees and Minoru Ii pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kohinata Minoru Ii!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eric Meier (ranked 4827 p4p, 3183 weight class) and Frank Volko (ranked 531 p4p, 406 weight class). Eric Meier could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Frank Volko's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eric Meier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Frank Volko!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Winston Howard and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Volko enables Meier to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Volko manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Volko looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Meier is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Meier throwing strikes from guard but Volko blocks nicely.
Meier throwing strikes but missing.
Meier is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Meier content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volko is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Meier stays in close to Volko's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meier has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Meier has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Meier drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Volko manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Meier has Volko in his guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Meier is on top in guard.
Meier showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Our spies down at at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS inform us that Volko has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Meier.
Meier working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Meier missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Meier shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Meier was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Meier wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Volko, who protects the arm well.
Meier controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Meier decides to stand up, so the ref orders Volko to his feet.
Meier shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Volko manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Meier's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Meier pushes down on Volko's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Meier is taking a breather. Volko says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Meier dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Meier decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Meier stalling.
Volko is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meier sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Volko defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meier seems to be working for a kimura but Volko defends the submission attempt.
Well, if Meier is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Meier throwing shots but Volko is blocking nicely.
Meier stalling.
Meier seems to be working for a kimura but Volko defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Meier seems to be working for a kimura but Volko defends the submission attempt.
Meier is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Meier looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Volko wants to improve his position but Meier is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meier works his foot free and advances to mount.
Meier takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Meier with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Meier content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meier stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Meier throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Volko was covering up waiting for the punch and Meier finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Meier is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Eric Meier overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Meier passes Volko's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Meier dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Meier has taken the fight to the clinch.
Meier manages to break the clinch.
Meier feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Meier is pushing down on Volko's leg trying to pass to half guard. Volko is fighting to maintain full guard but Meier has managed to sneak the leg through.
Meier is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Meier seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meier is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Meier thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Volko's head.
Volko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Meier. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Volko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meier controlling the pace.
Meier throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Meier 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.
Meier slows the pace down in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Meier looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Meier is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Volko can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meier keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Meier is working for a submission of some sort.
Meier is nestled in close to Volko, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Meier slows the pace down in half guard.
Meier continues to hold on tight.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Meier changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Volko tries to avoid it but Meier manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Volko to the ground. Volko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Meier shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Volko napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Volko tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Meier looking to break Volko's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Volko remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Meier will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Meier slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Frank Volko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eric Meier is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Meier showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Meier 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 John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Meier!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juice Nospmis (ranked 4216 p4p, 3029 weight class) and Pedro Barbosa Ii (ranked 508 p4p, 393 weight class). Nospmis comes to the cage accompanied by Mi Morena. The key to victory for Juice Nospmis has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Juice Nospmis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pedro Barbosa Ii!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Darius Henderson and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbosa Ii takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Barbosa Ii shoots in but no luck this time.
Nospmis thuds his right hand into Barbosa Ii's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nospmis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Barbosa Ii counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Nospmis won't allow Barbosa Ii to pass to mount.
Barbosa Ii looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Barbosa Ii is looking for a kimura here.
Barbosa Ii wants to pass the guard but Nospmis is defending well.
Barbosa Ii is trying to control. Nospmis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa Ii seems to be looking for submissions.
Barbosa Ii is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa Ii passes the guard and advances to mount!
Barbosa Ii is working for a guillotine from mount but Nospmis frees his head quite easily.
Barbosa Ii looking to finish with strikes here!
Barbosa Ii punching from mount but Nospmis doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Barbosa Ii jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Nospmis manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Barbosa Ii has hold of Nospmis's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Nospmis seems comfortable defending it but Barbosa Ii has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Nospmis is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Nospmis is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Barbosa Ii couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pedro Barbosa Ii!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tolby Tovington (ranked 2199 p4p, 6115 weight class) and Oliver Smith (ranked 306 p4p, 568 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Solid boxing
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tolby Tovington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Oliver Smith!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Hugh Johnson and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tovington fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smith looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tovington cracks Smith with an open hand slap.
Tovington lands with a cross.
Good leg kick by Smith.
Smith throws a head kick but Tovington moves out of range.
Tovington lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tovington darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tovington lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smith at a distance.
Smith tries to clinch up
and Tovington counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith throws a push kick but Tovington slaps the foot to one side.
Smith takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Tovington moves out of range easily.
Tovington throws a monster overhand right that drops Smith! Tovington follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tolby Tovington!
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