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KoF:IW - Garbowa X Cocoran PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Hecker Jr (ranked 22846 p4p, 22863 weight class) and Victor Rose (ranked 585 p4p, 613 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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 3 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jeff Hecker Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Victor Rose!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Franklyn Lucas and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rose closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rose has picked Hecker Jr up - he's going for a ride! Rose dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Rose wants to work for an arm triangle but Hecker Jr is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hecker Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rose controlling the pace.
Rose prevents Hecker Jr from improving his position.
We've been hearing good reports from Hecker Jr's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Rose works his way into side control.
Rose tries to advance to mount but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose trying to control the position but Hecker Jr is working away.
Rose working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose controlling the position from side mount.
Rose working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rose trying to control the action but Hecker Jr is working from the bottom.
Hecker Jr can't do much from the bottom here.
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.
Rose lands a few punches from side control.
Rose has hold of Hecker Jr's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Hecker Jr seems comfortable defending it but Rose has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Hecker Jr is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Hecker Jr is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Rose couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Victor Rose!
Victor Rose 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Bjorn IronSide (ranked 3724 p4p, 4782 weight class) and Math Riddle (ranked 480 p4p, 553 weight class). Bjorn IronSide has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 4 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bjorn IronSide!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Math Riddle!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, David Schapiro and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Riddle misses.
IronSide closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
IronSide takes a knee to the side of the body.
Riddle lands a knee to the head.
 It looks like Bjorn IronSide has been cut.
Riddle landing some nice looking knees to the body.
IronSide is breathing heavily.
IronSide takes a knee right on the jaw!
Riddle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
 IronSide is rocked!
Riddle putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has IronSide in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Oh IronSide is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've been hearing reports that IronSide has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nice body punch from Riddle.
IronSide seems to have got his legs back now.
Riddle lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Riddle lands with a short shot to the head.
Knees to the body from Riddle.
Riddle landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Riddle working IronSide over with knees to the body.
Riddle cracks IronSide with a nice body shot.
Riddle lands a knee to the body.
Come on Riddle - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Riddle - that landed with a thud.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Riddle.
A right hand to the body from Riddle.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Riddle obliges.
Riddle works on IronSide's body with a couple of short punches.
Riddle just leaning against IronSide, taking a breather.
Riddle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with IronSide's elbow.
Riddle scores with a shoulder strike.
Riddle lands a body shot in the clinch.
Riddle using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Riddle lands with a left to the head.
Riddle misses with a punch to the body.
Riddle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
IronSide misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Riddle.
Riddle cracks IronSide with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riddle unloads a knee to the mid-section. IronSide lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riddle gets through IronSide's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Riddle holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Riddle throws a knee to the head but misses.
Riddle holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Riddle scores with a nice hook to the head.
Riddle working IronSide over with knees to the body.
Riddle lands a knee to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Riddle.
Riddle is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Riddle lands a knee to the head.
Riddle dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riddle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Riddle just leaning against IronSide, taking a breather.
Riddle tries to throw a body punch but IronSide avoids it by throwing Riddle back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Riddle.
Riddle misses with a knee strike.
Riddle with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Riddle landing knees to the head.
Riddle struggles to land a body shot inside as IronSide controls his hands.
Riddle has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles IronSide - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Riddle, and another! IronSide is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Math Riddle!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Reggie Barnes (ranked 3608 p4p, 5932 weight class) and Osiris Maharajah (ranked 466 p4p, 606 weight class). Reggie Barnes has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Reggie Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Osiris Maharajah!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Reed Andrews and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maharajah misses with a right hand
and Barnes counters with a straight right hand.
Barnes throws a leg kick which misses Maharajah's front leg but catches the back leg as Maharajah tries to avoid it.
Barnes 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.
Maharajah shoots for a double leg takedown but Barnes sprawls well. He's pushed Maharajah's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Barnes just misses with a punch to the body.
Maharajah buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Barnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice leg kick from Barnes, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jab from Maharajah.
Maharajah stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barnes.
We've been told by Barnes's head coaches at Mentor Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maharajah lands a glancing blow to the side of Barnes's head.
Barnes walks into a left hand.
Maharajah jabs Barnes right on the nose. Barnes blinks but takes it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Maharajah. Barnes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maharajah slips a jab and a cross from Barnes.
A little jabbing left from Maharajah on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes throws a chopping leg kick but Maharajah manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Barnes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Osiris Maharajah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maharajah catches Barnes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Barnes scores with a body shot.
Barnes throws a right and a left that Maharajah avoids nicely.
Barnes goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Maharajah slips under a jab from Barnes.
Nice uppercut lands for Maharajah. That snapped Barnes's head back.
A decent looking cross lands there for Maharajah.
Reggie Barnes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maharajah with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Barnes to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnes tries to move into range but Maharajah moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Barnes is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Maharajah avoids a kick to the body.
Maharajah has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maharajah bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Maharajah looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Barnes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Barnes tries to bench press Maharajah off him but Maharajah keeps the position.
Maharajah is trying to get an arm triangle but Barnes is defending well.
Maharajah trying to control the position but Barnes is working away.
Barnes tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Maharajah wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnes keeps working.
Maharajah is looking for a kimura but Barnes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Maharajah to get the leverage.
Barnes trying to control from the bottom.
Barnes works his way to full guard. Good work.
Maharajah looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Barnes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Maharajah manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maharajah had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barnes defends it easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Maharajah is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Barnes is aware though and is defending well.
Maharajah utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Barnes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Maharajah looking to control.
Barnes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Barnes stands and throws Maharajah's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Barnes misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
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 Reggie Barnes will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Maharajah ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A lazy left from Maharajah finds it's target.
Barnes scores with a sloppy right hand. Maharajah should have avoided that one.
Barnes walks into a left hand.
Barnes tries to work over Maharajah's front leg with a kick but Maharajah checks it.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses
and Maharajah counters with a nice body shot.
Barnes lands a nice looking body kick.
Barnes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Barnes throws a series of punches but Maharajah avoids them all with ease.
Maharajah closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Barnes did well to prevent Maharajah getting side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maharajah is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Barnes defends it well.
Well, if Maharajah is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maharajah wants to pass to mount but Barnes is defending the position.
Maharajah is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Barnes is just riding it out for now. Maharajah eventually gives up the hold.
Maharajah is working for a kimura but Barnes is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Barnes is trying to get back to full guard.
Osiris Maharajah has got the better of the ground game so far.
The fighters are battling for position here. Barnes manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Maharajah drops back looking for a leg! Barnes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Barnes manages to kick Maharajah off! Maharajah jumps back into Barnes's guard.
Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maharajah 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.
Maharajah is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Barnes is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Barnes has escaped and now he's on top!
Maharajah looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barnes is one step ahead there.
Maharajah not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Maharajah is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
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.
Maharajah looking for a guillotine here but Barnes defends easily.
Barnes working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Maharajah's head.
Barnes trying to control but Maharajah is working from the bottom.
Maharajah wants to sweep here but Barnes controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maharajah looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barnes stands up and waves to Maharajah to follow him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Osiris Maharajah will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!
The fighters circling - Barnes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Maharajah does it's job there.
Maharajah jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barnes pivots, looking for a leg kick but Maharajah is out of range and Barnes settles back down.
Maharajah throws a right hand that misses
and Barnes counters with a slapping leg kick.
Barnes blocks a jab.
Barnes looks to land a combination but Maharajah avoids it well.
Maharajah shoots in looking for a takedown but Barnes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Maharajah's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Maharajah closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Maharajah is looking to take a break and control but Barnes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barnes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes is working hard here to advance position.
Maharajah is looking to take a break and control but Barnes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barnes is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Maharajah just content to control the position.
Maharajah swings around for an armbar but Barnes sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Maharajah's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes content to stall in guard here.
Barnes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Barnes is looking to stand up but Maharajah won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maharajah trying to keep a closed guard but Barnes is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes wants to stand but Maharajah has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Maharajah has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barnes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Maharajah keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Barnes tries to stand but Maharajah is controlling from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Barnes throws a series of punches but Maharajah avoids them all with ease.
Crunch! Maharajah slams his shin into Barnes's torso.
Maharajah shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barnes as he avoids it easily.
It looked like Barnes was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Maharajah throws a jab but it's blocked by Barnes.
Barnes lands with a good body shot.
Maharajah throws a push kick but Barnes slaps the foot to one side.
Maharajah throws a leg kick
and Barnes counters with a nice low kick that buckles Maharajah's knee momentarily.
Barnes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Maharajah.
Barnes slips a straight right by Maharajah.
Maharajah avoids the body shot from Barnes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barnes misses with a jab to the body
and Maharajah counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maharajah moves away.
Maharajah just misses with a punch to the body.
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 Reggie Barnes.
Well Barnes 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reggie Barnes!
A less than humble Reggie Barnes misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iasnfunsufnsud Tsmfimsfnd (ranked 3719 p4p, 4893 weight class) and Steve Norton (ranked 442 p4p, 533 weight class). Norton has chosen Notice Me as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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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 6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Iasnfunsufnsud Tsmfimsfnd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steve Norton!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Eddie Farnsworth and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norton rushes Tsmfimsfnd and presses him up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Tsmfimsfnd's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tsmfimsfnd is stalling here.
Norton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tsmfimsfnd takes the fight into the clinch.
Norton manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tsmfimsfnd tries to pull guard but Norton holds him up against the cage and eventually Tsmfimsfnd drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsmfimsfnd is trying to force a seperation but Norton has the dominant position.
Norton keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tsmfimsfnd's efforts to push away.
Tsmfimsfnd misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsmfimsfnd is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Norton breaks from the clinch.
Norton has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Tsmfimsfnd walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
It looks like Iasnfunsufnsud Tsmfimsfnd has been cut.
Iasnfunsufnsud Tsmfimsfnd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Norton misses with a wild body shot.
Norton throws a nice looking combination but Tsmfimsfnd bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Norton just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromTsmfimsfnd.
Tsmfimsfnd takes the fight into the clinch.
Tsmfimsfnd has had enough of the clinch but Norton keeps him there for the moment.
Tsmfimsfnd pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tsmfimsfnd tries to break free but Norton pushes him back against the cage.
Tsmfimsfnd changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Norton fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Norton rushes Tsmfimsfnd and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Norton manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsmfimsfnd rushes Norton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Norton is working Tsmfimsfnd over against the cage.
Tsmfimsfnd wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Norton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Norton is looking to land body kicks.
Tsmfimsfnd instigates a clinch.
Norton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Norton.
Tsmfimsfnd clinches.
Tsmfimsfnd tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Norton smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iasnfunsufnsud Tsmfimsfnd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Norton shoots in looking for a takedown but Tsmfimsfnd manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Norton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A head kick misses from Norton.
A counter left hand to the body from Tsmfimsfnd misses its target.
Norton bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tsmfimsfnd's head.
Tsmfimsfnd misses with a body kick.
It seemed like Norton was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Norton lands with a good body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tsmfimsfnd appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tsmfimsfnd moves into the clinch successfully.
Tsmfimsfnd wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Norton has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Norton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tsmfimsfnd closes the distance and clinches.
Tsmfimsfnd is trying to break the clinch but Norton has him pressed against the cage.
Norton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Norton throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tsmfimsfnd counters with a single leg into guard. Norton didn't expect that.
Norton controls Tsmfimsfnd momentarily but Tsmfimsfnd frees himself.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Norton can do anything to dispel that myth.
Norton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tsmfimsfnd is one step ahead there.
Tsmfimsfnd trying to control the position from guard on top but Norton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsmfimsfnd looking to pass the guard.
Norton pushes Tsmfimsfnd off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Tsmfimsfnd chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Norton can pounce on him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tsmfimsfnd fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Norton, pushing him back against the cage.
Tsmfimsfnd tries to pull guard but Norton holds him up against the cage and eventually Tsmfimsfnd drops back down to his feet.
Tsmfimsfnd drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Norton gets the underhooks and prevents it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Norton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Iasnfunsufnsud Tsmfimsfnd's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Norton connects with a crisp jab.
Tsmfimsfnd throws a sloppy head kick and Norton moves out of range easily.
Norton checks a low kick from Tsmfimsfnd.
It seemed like Norton was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Norton displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Norton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tsmfimsfnd closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tsmfimsfnd tries a body shot but Norton blocks it.
Norton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tsmfimsfnd has closed the distance and engaged Norton in a clinch.
Tsmfimsfnd looking to throw knees to the head but Norton is blocking nicely.
Tsmfimsfnd has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Norton avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Norton has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Tsmfimsfnd uses from the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tsmfimsfnd throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norton keeping full guard, as Tsmfimsfnd tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Norton wants to stand up but Tsmfimsfnd is controlling him.
Norton manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Norton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Norton connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Norton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tsmfimsfnd misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Norton doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tsmfimsfnd darts in and clinches Norton up against the cage.
Tsmfimsfnd has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Norton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A combination from Norton does no damage.
Tsmfimsfnd misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Norton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Iasnfunsufnsud Tsmfimsfnd's cut is getting worse.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norton throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tsmfimsfnd has taken the fight to the clinch.
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!
Come on Norton - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Norton has clasped his hands together around Tsmfimsfnd's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Tsmfimsfnd is trying to control Norton's posture but Norton avoids it.
Tsmfimsfnd manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Norton trying to control from the bottom.
Tsmfimsfnd is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Norton defends it well.
Tsmfimsfnd wants to take a breather but Norton is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norton is trying to stand up here but Tsmfimsfnd is controlling him well.
Norton manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Norton tries to keep at a distance but Tsmfimsfnd has taken the fight into the clinch.
Norton has Tsmfimsfnd pressed against the cage.
Norton is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Norton jumps into guard, dragging Tsmfimsfnd to the mat.
Tsmfimsfnd trying to control the position from guard on top but Norton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Norton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tsmfimsfnd is stalling in the full guard.
Norton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tsmfimsfnd trying to control but Norton is working from the bottom.
Tsmfimsfnd controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Norton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Iasnfunsufnsud Tsmfimsfnd's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Norton pushes Tsmfimsfnd up against the cage in a clinch.
Norton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice uppercut there from Norton.
Norton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tsmfimsfnd's waist but Tsmfimsfnd gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Norton off to one side.
Steve Norton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Norton drops Tsmfimsfnd with a nice combination! Norton dives into Tsmfimsfnd's guard, looking to finish!
Tsmfimsfnd is rocked!
Norton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Norton stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Norton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tsmfimsfnd closes the distance and clinches.
Tsmfimsfnd escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tsmfimsfnd tries to keep at a distance but Norton has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tsmfimsfnd wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tsmfimsfnd breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsmfimsfnd clinches up with Norton and pushes him back against the cage.
Tsmfimsfnd has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Tsmfimsfnd stalling against the cage.
Tsmfimsfnd tries to break free but Norton pushes him back against the cage.
Norton manages to break the clinch.
Norton shoots in and drives through. Tsmfimsfnd sprawls well.
Tsmfimsfnd swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Iasnfunsufnsud Tsmfimsfnd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Norton.
Norton throws a head kick but Tsmfimsfnd moves out of range.
Norton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tsmfimsfnd.
Iasnfunsufnsud Tsmfimsfnd is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Norton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tsmfimsfnd as he avoids it easily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The referee calls for Tsmfimsfnd to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsmfimsfnd has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Norton avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tsmfimsfnd jumps into guard, dragging Norton to the mat.
Norton looking to sit in guard and control but Tsmfimsfnd gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Iasnfunsufnsud Tsmfimsfnd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Norton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tsmfimsfnd looking to pass the guard.
Tsmfimsfnd wants to control from the top but Norton keeps moving.
Tsmfimsfnd is pushing down on Norton's leg trying to pass to half guard. Norton is fighting to maintain full guard but Tsmfimsfnd has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsmfimsfnd passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Norton!
Tsmfimsfnd tries to control but Norton wriggling away.
Norton is wriggling around trying to escape.
The referee warns Norton that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Tsmfimsfnd goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Norton is on top in guard.
Norton trying to control but Tsmfimsfnd is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norton showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tsmfimsfnd wants to sweep but no luck.
Steve Norton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Steve Norton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tsmfimsfnd manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Norton fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tsmfimsfnd on the side of the head.
Iasnfunsufnsud Tsmfimsfnd's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Tsmfimsfnd gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tsmfimsfnd tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Norton's elbow.
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 Iasnfunsufnsud Tsmfimsfnd.
I think Norton 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Norton!
A very excited looking Steve Norton made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tourny Two (ranked 2390 p4p, 3121 weight class) and Samuel Pleimelding (ranked 312 p4p, 391 weight class). Tourny Two has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tourny Two!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Samuel Pleimelding!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Steve Montenegro and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pleimelding.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Pleimelding has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Two takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pleimelding throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Two was covering up waiting for the punch and Pleimelding finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Two manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Pleimelding fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pleimelding will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tourny Two has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Pleimelding.
Pleimelding drops his hands momentarily and Two takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Samuel Pleimelding seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pleimelding shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Two counters with a straight right hand.
Pleimelding shoots for a takedown but Two saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pleimelding doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Two counters by moving into the clinch.
Pleimelding drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Two gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Two breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pleimelding darts in looking for a takedown but Two gets double underhooks and turns Pleimelding into the cage.
Two moves into the clinch.
Pleimelding jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Two walks away with a smile on his face. Pleimelding gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pleimelding takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Two leaves Pleimelding with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pleimelding takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Two has closed the distance and engaged Pleimelding in a clinch.
Two is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pleimelding is defending well for now.
Pleimelding wants to take the fight to the mat but Two manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Two is trying to pull guard but Pleimelding turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Two is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Two dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Two is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Pleimelding manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Two 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.
Two trying to control but Pleimelding is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing that Two has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Two wants to get up but he can't break Pleimelding's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Pleimelding pulls Two in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Two wants to stand and escape but instead Pleimelding has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Pleimelding lands a couple of elbows.
Two knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pleimelding on the ground.
Pleimelding sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Two's guard.
Two trying to control but Pleimelding postures up.
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.
Pleimelding not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Two is trying to get back to full guard.
Pleimelding takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Two wants to get back to his feet.
Two avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pleimelding.
Pleimelding scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Pleimelding not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pleimelding looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Two with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Two is staying active underneath Pleimelding, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pleimelding thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Two's head.
Pleimelding prevents Two from improving his position.
Pleimelding is thwarting Two's attempts to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tourny Two dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Two leaves Pleimelding with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Two just misses with a punch to the body.
Two pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Two is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Two shoots in for a takedown but Pleimelding shows good takedown defense.
Pleimelding changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Two looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Two sneaks out the side door and pushes Pleimelding away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Two throws a right and a left that both miss.
Two fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pleimelding looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Two is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pleimelding can do to turn this around?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pleimelding tries for a takedown but Two sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Two seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Pleimelding tries to score a power double leg takedown but Two sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pleimelding somewhat.
Tourny Two has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Pleimelding.
Pleimelding goes for a double leg but Two avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Two continues to drive forward.
Two tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Two keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Two closes the distance and clinches up with Pleimelding, looking for a takedown. Two pushes Pleimelding against the cage but Pleimelding circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pleimelding fails to land the takedown.
Two throws a leg kick which misses Pleimelding's front leg but catches the back leg as Pleimelding tries to avoid it.
Two leaves Pleimelding with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Two is looking to counter the offense by Pleimelding and move into the clinch.
Two pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Two misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Two lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Tourny Two is winning the standup battle so far.
Two misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pleimelding shoots in and drives through. Two sprawls well.
Two tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pleimelding tries for a takedown but Two sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Two gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Pleimelding to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Pleimelding is breathing heavily.
Pleimelding lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pleimelding is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pleimelding landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Two 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.
Pleimelding stops Two from standing up.
Pleimelding content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Pleimelding lands a couple of elbows.
Pleimelding has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pleimelding pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Two is keeping the position for now.
Pleimelding landing with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pleimelding controlling from the top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pleimelding's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pleimelding working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Two's head.
Pleimelding slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pleimelding working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Two's head.
Two looking for a sweep. Not yet Two, not yet.
Pleimelding postures up and lands a big shot to Two's brow.
Pleimelding postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Samuel Pleimelding has got the better of the ground game so far.
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.
Two not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pleimelding works over Two with some ground and pound from guard.
Two wants to get back to his feet but Pleimelding is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Pleimelding with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Pleimelding fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pleimelding fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Two motions for Pleimelding to come forward. Two throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pleimelding changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pleimelding blocks a head kick by Two.
Two lands a slapping body shot.
Two misses with a two punch combination.
Pleimelding shoots in for a takedown but Two shows good takedown defense.
Nice takedown defense from Two. No joy for Pleimelding on that attempt.
Pleimelding looks for a takedown but Two sprawls well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tourny Two dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Two throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pleimelding darts in looking for a takedown but Two gets double underhooks and turns Pleimelding into the cage.
Two connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Two keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pleimelding just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromTwo.
Two just misses with a punch to the body.
Pleimelding checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pleimelding manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Two on his heels. He'll look to pass Two's guard now, I'm sure.
Two pushes Pleimelding off and scrambles back to his feet.
Two fails to land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Two lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pleimelding backs up against the cage.
Pleimelding throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Two was covering up waiting for the punch and Pleimelding finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Pleimelding is standing up over Two. Two looks to escape but Pleimelding dives into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Two is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Pleimelding has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pleimelding trying to control the action but Two is working from the bottom.
Pleimelding scoring with punches and elbows.
Pleimelding scores with punches from side control.
Pleimelding landing a few strikes.
Pleimelding lands an elbow.
Pleimelding tries to score with some ground and pound. Two controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Two on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Two tries to get out of the position.
Two is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Pleimelding is working Two over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pleimelding misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Pleimelding scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Two to see if he's OK.
Two is trying to get back to half guard.
Pleimelding trying to control the position but Two is working away.
Two is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Pleimelding scores with punches from side control.
Two taking punishment in the form of punches.
Two is looking to regain half guard here but Pleimelding keeps moving and retains side control.
Two can't do much from the bottom here.
Samuel Pleimelding has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Two tries to bench press Pleimelding off him but Pleimelding keeps the position.
Pleimelding lands a nice forearm strike.
Two is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Pleimelding has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Two sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Pleimelding looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Pleimelding wants to control but Two is keeping him busy.
Pleimelding seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Two looks like he's trying to stand up.
Pleimelding drops an elbow to the side of Two's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pleimelding wants to work for an arm triangle but Two is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pleimelding prevents Two from standing back up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Pleimelding closes the distance and clinches up with Two, looking for a takedown. Pleimelding pushes Two against the cage but Two circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tourny Two has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Pleimelding.
Pleimelding tries to score a power double leg takedown but Two sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pleimelding somewhat.
Two looks to land a combination but Pleimelding avoids it well.
Two throws a wild body kick that Pleimelding sees coming a mile off.
Pleimelding darts in looking for a takedown but Two gets double underhooks and turns Pleimelding into the cage.
Two throws a shot to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pleimelding.
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 Tourny Two.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Two, 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tourny Two!
Tourny Two 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Quebra Cranio (ranked 2581 p4p, 2935 weight class) and Bobby Drake (ranked 354 p4p, 398 weight class). Cranio comes to the cage accompanied by It's My Life. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Quebra Cranio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bobby Drake!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Kavanagh and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cranio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Drake was well out of range. Poor timing from Cranio.
Cranio feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Drakes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Drake slips a straight right by Cranio.
Drake throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Drake takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
 It looks like Bobby Drake has been cut.
Cranio misses with a left hand
and Drake counters with a left to the body.
Drake steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cranio.
Drake on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cranio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Drake moves away.
Drake on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cranio cracks Drake with a good jab.
Drake staying out of range there.
Drake doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cranio 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.
Cranio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Drake.
Cranio is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drake lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Quebra Cranio has been cut.
Cranio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cranio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Drake shoots in for a double leg but Cranio sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Quebra Cranio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Drake moves out of range of the strikes.
Cranio misses with a straight right.
Drake takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Drake takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cranio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drake manages to avoid it.
Drake gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Cranio to counter with a crisp jab.
Drake defending well as Cranio loads up on a big left hand.
A countering left hand to the body from Drake misses.
Drake darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drake working Cranio over with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cranio is refusing to be controlled, as Drake sits in half guard.
Cranio looks like he's trying to stand up.
Cranio avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Drake.
Drake throws a strike but Cranio avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Drake stops Cranio from standing up.
Drake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Drake throws an elbow that misses. Cranio uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Drake's guard. Nice move by Cranio!
Drake seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake is trying to control the position but Cranio postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cranio gets to his feet. Drake looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Drake slips under a jab.
Cranio connects with a good right hand that stumbles Drake. Drake circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That has opened up Bobby Drake's cut even more.
Cranio lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Drake backs up against the cage.
Cranio misses with a left hand
and Drake counters with a nice body shot.
Quebra Cranio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drake shoots in for a takedown but Cranio shows good takedown defense.
Quebra Cranio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Drake.
Cranio throws a hook but Drake avoids it easily.
Drake works Cranio's body with a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cranio momentarily.
Cranio rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Drake cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cranio misses with a right hand
and Drake counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Drake tries to bum rush Cranio with a series of wild strikes but Cranio uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Drake uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cranio.
Drake misses with a jab to the body
and Cranio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cranio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drake.
A swing and a miss from Cranio.
Cranio misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drake. Cranio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cranio has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cranio tries to throw a body punch but Drake avoids it by throwing Cranio back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Quebra Cranio dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cranio cracks Drake with a good jab.
Drake ducks under a wild hook from Cranio.
Drake let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Drake tries to bum rush Cranio with a series of wild strikes but Cranio uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cranio throws a big shot that misses.
Drake defending well as Cranio loads up on a big left hand.
Drake appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Drake throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Drake bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cranio cracks Drake with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Drake tries to keep at a distance but Cranio has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cranio lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Drake wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Drake trying to control the position but instead, Cranio has worked for underhooks and has pushed Drake into the cage.
Cranio keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Drake's efforts to push away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cranio lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Drake backwards.
Drake is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A right handed body shot lands from Cranio.
Cranio struggles to land a body shot inside as Drake controls his hands.
Cranio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Drake misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Cranio.
Drake breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Cranio misses.
Drake now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Cranio digs a good body shot into Drake's ribs.
Cranio jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Drake gets tackled into the cage by Cranio. Cranio maintains the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cranio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Drake's elbow.
Cranio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Drake can do to turn this around?
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cranio.
Drake's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cranio connects with a crisp jab.
The cut above Bobby Drake's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Drake dodges the punch combination from Cranio.
Drake is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cranio rather than just go for the knockout.
Drake avoids the body shot from Cranio.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cranio clinches up with Drake and pushes him back against the cage.
Cranio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Drake's elbow.
Cranio lands a shoulder strike.
Cranio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Drake breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bobby Drake is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cranio getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cranio throws a lazy right hand but Drake sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cranio misses with a hook to the body
and Drake counters with a straight right hand.
Cranio takes a swing at Drake's ribcage but misses.
Drake unleashes a big counter combination but Cranio bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cranio gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Drake prevents a body shot from Cranio.
Cranio lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Drake backwards.
Drake swings wildly with an uppercut but Cranio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cranio prevents Drake from breaking the clinch.
Drake is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Drake struggles to land a body shot inside as Cranio controls his hands.
The referee calls for Drake to work.
Cranio breaks the clinch.
Cranio is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cranio tries to bum rush Drake with a series of wild strikes but Drake uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Drake closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cranio misses with a looping left.
Nice takedown defense from Cranio. No joy for Drake on that attempt.
Cranio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Drake.
Cranio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Drake was well out of range. Poor timing from Cranio.
Drake smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Drake displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cranio throws out the jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cranio catches Drake with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bobby Drake's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Drake shoots and misses
enabling Cranio to counter with a crisp jab.
Quebra Cranio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Drake.
Drake shoots for a takedown but Cranio saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Drake fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Quebra Cranio dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Cranio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Drake.
A swing and a miss from Drake.
Cranio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Drake throws a predictable looking body shot
and Drake takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Drake keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cranio drops Drake with a naaaaasty hook - Drake is in real trouble here! Cranio dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quebra Cranio!
Quebra Cranio decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kiso Akinaga (ranked 2029 p4p, 3402 weight class) and Jonas Carvalho (ranked 256 p4p, 412 weight class). Akinaga comes into the arena with The HU - Wolf Totem blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kiso Akinaga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jonas Carvalho!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Franklyn Lucas and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carvalho has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Carvalho there as he acknowledges the shot.
Carvalho uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Akinaga.
Akinaga lands a nice shot that snaps Carvalho's head back.
Akinaga throws a right and a left that Carvalho avoids nicely.
Carvalho has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Akinaga finds it's way round the side to connect with Carvalho's head.
Akinaga just misses with a punch to the body.
Akinaga scores with a nice strike.
Akinaga looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Carvalho misses with a double jab.
Akinaga lands with a right hand.
Carvalho dodges the punch combination from Akinaga.
Carvalho takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akinaga scores with a one two! Carvalho had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Akinaga slips a jab and a cross from Carvalho.
Akinaga lands with a nice combination. Carvalho backs away looking to recover.
A punch lands to the side of Carvalho 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Carvalho misses with a series of wild punches.
Carvalho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akinaga throws a jab when Carvalho was well out of range.
Carvalho slips a jab and a cross from Akinaga.
Akinaga misses the shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Akinaga throws a big shot that misses.
Akinaga misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akinaga cracks Carvalho with a right hand to the side of the head.
Carvalho takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Carvalho tries to move into range but Akinaga moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Akinaga digs a good hook to Carvalho's body.
Carvalho tries to bum rush Akinaga with a series of wild strikes but Akinaga uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Carvalho waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Akinaga.
Akinaga jabs Carvalho right on the nose. Carvalho blinks but takes it well.
Carvalho slips a jab and a cross from Akinaga.
Akinaga throws a hook but Carvalho blocks it.
Carvalho comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Akinaga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akinaga throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akinaga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carvalho ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jab from Carvalho.
Carvalho misses the jab.
Carvalho connects with a jab.
Carvalho walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Carvalho misses with an uppercut.
Carvalho throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Akinaga appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Carvalho misses with a double jab.
Akinaga lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Carvalho doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Carvalho throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Carvalho misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Akinaga misses the jab.
Akinaga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Carvalho looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Carvalho throws a right and a left that Akinaga avoids nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Carvalho. Those never looked like landing.
A punch combination from Carvalho misses.
Akinaga throws a big shot that misses.
Akinaga's corner calls for a 1-2. Akinaga obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Carvalho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akinaga scores with a shot to the body.
Akinaga throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Akinaga lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Akinaga.
Akinaga connects with a single shot there.
Some wild striking there from Carvalho.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akinaga scores with a jab to the body.
Akinaga connects with a body shot that sends Carvalho's belly button to the back.
Akinaga avoids a punch combination nicely.
Akinaga seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Carvalho throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Akinaga wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Akinaga is working the combinations to good effect here.
Nice shot lands for Akinaga.
Akinaga tests Carvalho's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Akinaga with a nice cross.
Carvalho drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Carvalho misses with the combination.
Akinaga is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Akinaga is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akinaga lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kiso Akinaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carvalho gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Carvalho fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Carvalho throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Carvalho looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho throws a hook to the side of Akinaga's head but Akinaga sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from Akinaga on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Akinaga lands a jab to Carvalho's midsection.
Akinaga works over Carvalho's head and body with a nice combination.
Carvalho fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Carvalho looks winded!
Carvalho takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Carvalho misses with a wild combination.
Carvalho moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carvalho. Akinaga does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carvalho misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Akinaga connects with a body shot that sends Carvalho's belly button to the back.
Akinaga scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Carvalho misses with a straight right.
Akinaga scores with a hook.
Carvalho takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Akinaga cracks a nice hook into Carvalho's ribs.
A swing and a miss from Carvalho.
Nice shot by Akinaga.
A lazy left from Akinaga finds it's target.
Carvalho moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Akinaga works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kiso Akinaga dominated that round.
That's time! Akinaga's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Akinaga!
Akinaga connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Carvalho's hands.
Carvalho has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Carvalho throws a jab when Akinaga was well out of range.
Carvalho misses with a series of wild punches.
Kiso Akinaga is winning the standup battle so far.
Akinaga feints a jab promting Carvalho to slip. Akinaga then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Carvalho slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Carvalho takes one on the button.
A big right from Akinaga misses.
Akinaga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carvalho manages to avoid it.
Carvalho lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Carvalho might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Akinaga has got the better of the exchanges.
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!
Carvalho throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akinaga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Carvalho slips under a jab from Akinaga.
Carvalho takes one to the chin there.
Akinaga throws a body punch but Carvalho moves out of range.
Carvalho scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Akinaga dodges the punch combination from Carvalho.
Carvalho throws a right and a left that both miss.
Akinaga is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carvalho misses with a jab, cross combination.
Carvalho slips a jab and a cross from Akinaga.
Carvalho misses with a wild combination.
Carvalho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akinaga.
Akinaga scores with a one two! Carvalho had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Carvalho looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A big left from Akinaga misses.
Akinaga thuds his right hand into Carvalho's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Akinaga lands a jab-cross combination.
Kiso Akinaga is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Akinaga scores with a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good standup being displayed there by Carvalho as he connects with a hook.
Akinaga throws a hook but Carvalho blocks it.
Akinaga lands a jab to Carvalho's midsection.
Akinaga with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Akinaga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carvalho was well out of range. Poor timing from Akinaga.
Carvalho throws a right and a left that both miss.
Akinaga throws a right hand that Carvalho ducks under and follows up with a left that Carvalho also avoids with ease.
Carvalho throws a nice looking combination but Akinaga bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No joy there for Carvalho, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Carvalho is breathing heavily.
Akinaga scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akinaga throws a right and a left that Carvalho avoids nicely.
Akinaga throws a good cross that connects.
No joy there for Akinaga, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Carvalho takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Akinaga throws a body punch but Carvalho moves out of range.
Akinaga blocks a jab.
Carvalho moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Akinaga misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice shot by Akinaga.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Akinaga!
Carvalho looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Akinaga looks to land a combination but Carvalho avoids it well.
Carvalho tries to bum rush Akinaga with a series of wild strikes but Akinaga uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Carvalho takes one to the chin there.
Carvalho misses with a wild combination.
Akinaga throws a body punch but Carvalho moves out of range.
Carvalho moves out of range as Akinaga strikes.
Akinaga ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho clinches with his opponent.
Carvalho escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Carvalho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akinaga.
Akinaga avoids the body shot from Carvalho.
Akinaga was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Akinaga!
Good exchange - Akinaga coming out on top.
Carvalho takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Akinaga keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Akinaga lands a jab to the head.
Akinaga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice body punch from Akinaga.
Akinaga lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Carvalho circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carvalho slips a jab and a cross from Akinaga.
Akinaga misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Akinaga lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Akinaga rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Carvalho moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Akinaga throws a nice looking combination but Carvalho bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Akinaga moves away from the strike by Carvalho.
Carvalho rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Akinaga moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Carvalho.
Akinaga swings for the body but Carvalho moves out of range.
Carvalho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akinaga.
Akinaga lands a nice looking body shot.
Carvalho misses with a series of wild punches.
Carvalho avoids a punch combination nicely.
Akinaga lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Carvalho at a distance.
Akinaga changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Carvalho takes one to the chin there.
Carvalho misses with a two punch combination.
Akinaga went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Akinaga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carvalho moves away.
Akinaga scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A left and a right from Akinaga both land. Nice combination.
Akinaga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Carvalho can do to turn this around?
Akinaga just misses with a punch to the body.
Akinaga lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Akinaga lands an impressive looking overhand right. Carvalho doesn't seem phased though.
A left and a right from Carvalho both land. Nice combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kiso Akinaga dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Akinaga cracks Carvalho with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Carvalho swinging wildly here.
Akinaga looks to land a combination. Carvalho sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Akinaga darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Carvalho bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Akinaga's head.
Akinaga darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Carvalho throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Carvalho swinging wildly here.
Carvalho tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Akinaga manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Carvalho misses with a series of wild punches.
Carvalho takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Carvalho takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
Akinaga lands with an uppercut that bounces Carvalho off the cage and back into range.
Carvalho misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Decent striking displayed by Akinaga there.
Carvalho misses with a jab, cross combination.
Akinaga was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carvalho swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Carvalho takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Carvalho slips a jab and a cross from Akinaga.
Good exchange - Akinaga coming out on top.
Carvalho swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Akinaga lands a body shot.
Carvalho swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Akinaga misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice uppercut there from Akinaga.
Akinaga lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Akinaga scores with a hook to the body. Carvalho takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Carvalho throws a right hand that Akinaga ducks under and follows up with a left that Akinaga also avoids with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akinaga lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Carvalho shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Akinaga lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Akinaga.
Akinaga displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
 Carvalho is rocked!
Akinaga is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Carvalho like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Carvalho from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kiso Akinaga!
Kiso Akinaga thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Duncan Farquharson (ranked 1336 p4p, 2170 weight class) and Chandra Rajnahn (ranked 176 p4p, 274 weight class). Farquharson comes to the cage accompanied by Danny Vera - Roller Coaster. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Duncan Farquharson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chandra Rajnahn!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Columbo Gatti and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rajnahn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Farquharson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rajnahn avoids it.
Rajnahn changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Farquharson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rajnahn fails with a takedown attempt.
Farquharson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Farquharson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rajnahn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And Rajnahn tries to counter it with a takedown but Farquharson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rajnahn has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Rajnahn tries to keep at a distance but Farquharson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rajnahn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Farquharson landing knees to the head.
Rajnahn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rajnahn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Farquharson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Farquharson with a knee to the head.
It looks like Chandra Rajnahn has been cut.
Farquharson misses with a knee strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rajnahn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Farquharson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rajnahn looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rajnahn wants to break free but Farquharson has control.
Farquharson landing knees to the head.
Farquharson lands a good knee to the midsection. Rajnahn won't want to take too many of those.
Farquharson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Farquharson landing knees to the head.
Farquharson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rajnahn lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Farquharson scores a nice knee to the body.
Farquharson scores with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Farquharson.
Farquharson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Farquharson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rajnahn's face.
Farquharson scores a nice knee to the body.
Farquharson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Farquharson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Farquharson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rajnahn's face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rajnahn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rajnahn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Farquharson has him pressed against the cage.
Rajnahn tries for a takedown. No joy.
Duncan Farquharson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chandra Rajnahn.
Farquharson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Farquharson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Farquharson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Farquharson.
Rajnahn takes a knee to the side of the body.
Farquharson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Farquharson connects with a knee to the head.
Farquharson working Rajnahn over with knees to the body.
Farquharson connects with a knee to the head.
Farquharson landing knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Farquharson.
Farquharson lands a knee to the head.
Farquharson lands a nice knee to the body.
Farquharson working Rajnahn over with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson lands a good knee to the midsection. Rajnahn won't want to take too many of those.
Farquharson scores a nice knee to the body.
Farquharson lands a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Farquharson obliges.
Farquharson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Farquharson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Farquharson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rajnahn's face.
Rajnahn takes a knee right on the jaw!
Farquharson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Farquharson crunches a lovely knee into Rajnahn's ribcage.
Rajnahn takes a knee right on the jaw!
Farquharson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Farquharson scores with a knee to the head.
Rajnahn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Farquharson's elbow.
Farquharson scores with a knee to the head.
Rajnahn is rocked!
Farquharson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson landing knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Farquharson.
Knees to the body from Farquharson.
Farquharson lands a good knee to the midsection. Rajnahn won't want to take too many of those.
Farquharson lands a knee to the head.
Farquharson connects with a knee to the head.
Rajnahn takes a knee to the side of the body.
Farquharson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Farquharson lands a good knee to the midsection. Rajnahn won't want to take too many of those.
Knees to the body from Farquharson.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Farquharson obliges.
Farquharson crunches a lovely knee into Rajnahn's ribcage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Farquharson crunches a lovely knee into Rajnahn's ribcage.
Farquharson landing knees to the head.
Farquharson with a knee to the head.
Farquharson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Duncan Farquharson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chandra Rajnahn's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A head kick from Farquharson lands but Rajnahn takes it in his stride.
Rajnahn tries to close the distance and clinch but Farquharson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Farquharson here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Rajnahn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Farquharson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rajnahn avoids it.
Duncan Farquharson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Farquharson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Farquharson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rajnahn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rajnahn throws an elbow but it misses.
Farquharson lands a knee to the body.
Farquharson scores with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Farquharson.
Farquharson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A knee to the head by Farquharson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knees in the clinch landing for Farquharson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Farquharson lands a nice knee to the body.
Farquharson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Farquharson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farquharson with a knee to the head.
Farquharson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rajnahn lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Farquharson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rajnahn's face.
Farquharson connects with a knee to the head.
Rajnahn misses with the head strike.
Knees to the body from Farquharson.
Farquharson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rajnahn's face.
Farquharson lands a good knee to the midsection. Rajnahn won't want to take too many of those.
Farquharson with a knee to the head.
Farquharson crunches a lovely knee into Rajnahn's ribcage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Farquharson connects with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Farquharson.
Farquharson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Farquharson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rajnahn can't find room to land a body shot as Farquharson controls the action.
Rajnahn tries to work over Farquharson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rajnahn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rajnahn takes a knee right on the jaw!
Farquharson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Farquharson missing with knees to the body.
Farquharson looking to throw knees to the head but Rajnahn is blocking nicely.
Farquharson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rajnahn misses with a punch to the body.
Rajnahn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Farquharson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rajnahn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Farquharson landing knees to the head.
Farquharson tries to land knees in the clinch but Rajnahn avoids the damage to the body.
Farquharson misses with a knee strike.
Rajnahn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rajnahn avoiding damage as Farquharson throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rajnahn blocks it with crossed arms.
Rajnahn tries a body shot but Farquharson blocks it.
Rajnahn is looking to break free of the clinch but Farquharson has double underhooks.
Farquharson prevents Rajnahn from breaking the clinch.
Rajnahn is working for takedown but Farquharson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rajnahn managing to block the knees to the body from Farquharson.
Farquharson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rajnahn's face.
Rajnahn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Farquharson has him pressed against the cage.
Farquharson lands a good knee to the midsection. Rajnahn won't want to take too many of those.
Rajnahn wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Farquharson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knees to the body from Farquharson.
Farquharson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rajnahn's face.
Farquharson landing knees to the body.
Farquharson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Farquharson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson crunches a lovely knee into Rajnahn's ribcage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knees to the body from Farquharson.
Farquharson working Rajnahn over with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Farquharson.
Farquharson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rajnahn pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rajnahn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Duncan Farquharson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Farquharson throws a sloppy head kick and Rajnahn moves out of range easily.
Rajnahn is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Farquharson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rajnahn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Farquharson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rajnahn can do to turn this around?
Farquharson scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Farquharson forces Rajnahn back against the cage and clinches.
Farquharson lands a nice knee to the body.
Farquharson connects with a knee to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Duncan Farquharson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chandra Rajnahn's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Farquharson misses with a head kick.
Farquharson lands with a good body shot.
Farquharson thuds his shin into the meat of Rajnahn's side.
Rajnahn shoots in and drives through. Farquharson sprawls well.
Farquharson lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Rajnahn throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Chandra Rajnahn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Farquharson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Farquharson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Farquharson lands a nice knee to the body.
Farquharson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rajnahn in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Farquharson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Farquharson with a knee to the head.
Farquharson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Farquharson lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Farquharson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Farquharson lands a good knee to the midsection. Rajnahn won't want to take too many of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farquharson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Farquharson landing knees to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Farquharson obliges.
Farquharson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Farquharson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Farquharson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Farquharson crunches a lovely knee into Rajnahn's ribcage.
Rajnahn takes a knee to the side of the body.
Farquharson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Farquharson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Farquharson landing knees to the body.
Farquharson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Farquharson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rajnahn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Farquharson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rajnahn wants a takedown but no success here.
Farquharson connects with a knee to the head.
Rajnahn managing to block the knees to the body from Farquharson.
Farquharson trying to land knees to the body.
Rajnahn tries to break the clinch but Farquharson is controlling the position.
Farquharson tries to land knees in the clinch but Rajnahn avoids the damage to the body.
Rajnahn wants to break free but Farquharson has control.
Farquharson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Farquharson obliges.
Farquharson tries to land a knee to the head but Rajnahn blocks with his arms.
Rajnahn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Farquharson blocks a body shot from Rajnahn.
Farquharson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Farquharson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rajnahn avoiding damage as Farquharson throws knees to the body.
Rajnahn turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rajnahn connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Farquharson some visible discomfort.
Rajnahn misses with the ground and pound.
Rajnahn working away.
Rajnahn working the body and head with strikes.
Farquharson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Farquharson tries to get out of the position.
Farquharson is trying to get back to half guard.
Farquharson striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Rajnahn in side control lands a decent elbow.
Farquharson throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Rajnahn lands a decent elbow from side control.
Farquharson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Rajnahn.
Rajnahn grinds an elbow into Farquharson's temple.
Farquharson 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.
Rajnahn working away.
Rajnahn postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Rajnahn sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Farquharson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Farquharson is looking for a sweep.
Rajnahn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Farquharson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rajnahn is putting a hurting on Farquharson here, landing some big shots from side control.
Rajnahn working away.
Rajnahn is putting a hurting on Farquharson here, landing some big shots from side control.
Farquharson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rajnahn off and has taken his back!
Farquharson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Rajnahn knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Rajnahn for a finish.
Rajnahn defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rajnahn tries to escape but Farquharson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Farquharson looking for the RNC.
Farquharson working for the choke.
Chandra Rajnahn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Duncan Farquharson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Farquharson is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Rajnahn has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Duncan Farquharson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Farquharson, 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:25
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:25
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Duncan Farquharson!
After winning the bout, Duncan Farquharson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Okafor (ranked 844 p4p, 1859 weight class) and Shape Shifter (ranked 118 p4p, 251 weight class). Mike Okafor has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Okafor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Shape Shifter!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Roberts and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shifter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Okafor.
And Shifter tries to counter it with a takedown but Okafor pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Shifter chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Okafor can pounce on him.
Shifter tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Okafor swivels and escapes.
Okafor seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Okafor lands with a hook. Shifter tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A lazy left from Okafor finds it's target.
Okafor throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Shifter counters with a takedown into side control.
Shifter tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Okafor sneaks back into half guard.
Okafor is defending against the submission attempts here by Shifter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shifter is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Shifter is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Okafor has managed to free his arm - good work.
Shifter passes the guard and advances to mount!
Poor strikes thrown by Shifter there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Okafor is desperately trying to improve his position but Shifter has a good base and remains in mount.
Shifter throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shifter jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Okafor is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Okafor and Shifter has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Shifter goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Okafor has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Shifter but great work by Okafor.
Shifter is trying to improve his position.
Okafor will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Shifter is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Okafor off and has taken his back!
Shifter looking for the RNC.
Well, with Shifter on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Okafor is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okafor trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Shifter looking for the choke from the back.
Okafor looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Shifter looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Okafor is controlling Shifter 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Shifter is looking for a triangle here but Okafor uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Shifter misses with a strike from the bottom.
Shifter is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Okafor is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Okafor manages to capitalize on a mistake by Shifter to take his back!
Okafor keeps control of the position as Shifter tries to break free.
Shifter rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Okafor perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shifter has a hand on Okafor's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Okafor takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Shifter is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shifter sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Shifter gets full guard.
Okafor controlling from the top position.
Shifter looking for subs off his back but Okafor has passed one foot through into half guard.
Shifter wants to get back to full guard but Okafor has passed into side control.
Shifter manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
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 Mike Okafor will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Okafor is looking to chop away at Shifter's legs.
Shifter appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Okafor misses with a body shot.
Shifter was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A head kick misses from Okafor.
And Shifter tries to counter it with a takedown but Okafor pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Okafor throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mike Okafor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shifter is trying hard to land a takedown here. Okafor sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Okafor really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A low kick lands for Okafor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okafor gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Shifter decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Okafor's guard.
Okafor not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Okafor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Okafor keeping full guard, as Shifter tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shifter keeps trying to improve his position.
Okafor has Shifter pulled in close to control his posture.
Okafor working for a triangle but Shifter defends it easily.
Shifter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Okafor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Okafor has his foot on Shifter's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shifter works his way back into a safe position though.
Shifter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Okafor is keeping the position for now.
Shifter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two 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.
Okafor is trying to control the position but Shifter postures up.
Shifter passes Okafor's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Shifter seems to be looking for submissions.
Okafor is holding on to half guard well.
Shifter is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Okafor is in trouble now - Shifter has advanced to mount!
Shifter goes for an armbar but Okafor turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Okafor.
Okafor has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Shifter escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Okafor gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shifter is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Okafor avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Okafor stays in close to Shifter's body and controls the position.
Okafor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shifter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shifter looking for a guillotine here but Okafor defends easily.
Shifter working for a triangle but Okafor defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Okafor is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Shifter isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Okafor stacks Shifter on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Okafor!
Shape Shifter has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shifter looks to move to half guard but instead Okafor has passed into mount! Damn!
Okafor looking to control but Shifter is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
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 Mike Okafor will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Okafor scores with a spinning back kick!
Okafor misses with a leg kick
and Shifter counters with a nice double leg into side control. Okafor won't be happy with that.
Shifter is trying to ground and pound but Okafor uses the momentary lack of control by Shifter to regain half guard.
Shifter is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Okafor is just riding it out for now. Shifter eventually gives up the hold.
Shifter is pressing down on Okafor's thigh, looking to free his foot. Okafor is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shifter is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Okafor has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okafor regains full guard. Nicely done.
Shifter wants to pass the guard but Okafor is keeping the position.
Okafor is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Okafor working a defensive guard here.
Okafor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shifter.
Shifter passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Shifter tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shifter has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shifter is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Okafor has escaped the position, nice work there.
Okafor isn't going anywhere.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Okafor is looking for a sweep.
Shifter goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Okafor has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Shifter but great work by Okafor.
Shifter is trying to get back to half guard.
Okafor wants to stand but Shifter has his arm trapped.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shifter is being controlled here.
Shifter is trying to improve his position.
Okafor trying to control the action but Shifter is working from the bottom.
Shifter tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Okafor presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Shifter is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Okafor trying to control but Shifter is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shifter really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Okafor tries to control but Shifter wriggling away.
Shifter is in all sorts of trouble here.
Shifter is still trying to improve position.
Okafor 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!
Shape Shifter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mike Okafor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shifter looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
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 Mike Okafor.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Okafor, 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Okafor!
An out of breath Mike Okafor thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa (ranked 287 p4p, 660 weight class) and Vinny Corcoran (ranked 47 p4p, 103 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Vinny Corcoran!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Franklyn Lucas and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Corcoran misses.
Czarny Z Garbowa drops down looking for a counter takedown but Corcoran sprawls and moves away.
Czarny Z Garbowa dives in and grabs Corcoran's left leg, looking for a takedown. Corcoran pushes down on Czarny Z Garbowa's head and hops out.
Good shot there by Corcoran.
Corcoran scores with a crisp jab that stopped Czarny Z Garbowa in his tracks.
Corcoran will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Czarny Z Garbowa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Czarny Z Garbowa is defended easily by Corcoran.
Czarny Z Garbowa fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Corcoran.
It looks like Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corcoran throws a right hand that misses
and Czarny Z Garbowa counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Corcoran kicks Czarny Z Garbowa off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Corcoran keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Corcoran misses with an uppercut. Czarny Z Garbowa saw that one coming.
Good leg kick by Corcoran.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corcoran missing with a left hand there. Czarny Z Garbowa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Corcoran rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Czarny Z Garbowa counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Corcoran!
Corcoran wants to control but Czarny Z Garbowa postures up.
Czarny Z Garbowa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Corcoran has escaped the position, nice work there.
Czarny Z Garbowa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Corcoran has escaped the position, nice work there.
Czarny Z Garbowa is trying to get an arm triangle but Corcoran is defending well.
Corcoran struggling a bit here.
Corcoran is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Czarny Z Garbowa has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corcoran is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Czarny Z Garbowa works his foot free and advances to mount.
Corcoran tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Czarny Z Garbowa looking for a guillotine from mount but Corcoran is having none of it.
Czarny Z Garbowa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Corcoran is looking to escape.
Corcoran is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Czarny Z Garbowa has taken his back.
Corcoran is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Czarny Z Garbowa off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Czarny Z Garbowa patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Czarny Z Garbowa sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Corcoran taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa!
Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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