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CFC 436: Neuer vs Bundy PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yoshito Okamoto (ranked 22365 p4p, 21837 weight class) and Theodore Rothschild (ranked 592 p4p, 667 weight class). Theodore Rothschild is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yoshito Okamoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Theodore Rothschild!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rothschild lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick from Okamoto lands but Rothschild takes it in his stride.
Okamoto has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Okamoto there as he acknowledges the shot.
Okamoto 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.
Okamoto uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rothschild has time to react.
Okamoto scores with a hook to the body. Rothschild takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rothschild blocks a head kick by Okamoto.
Okamoto throws a sloppy head kick and Rothschild moves out of range easily.
Rothschild moves out of range as Okamoto strikes.
Rothschild walks into a straight right hand from Okamoto.
Okamoto misses with an uppercut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Okamoto checks a leg kick.
Rothschild staying out of range there.
A jab from Okamoto misses.
Rothschild only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Okamoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rothschild jabs at Okamoto's body.
Okamoto throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rothschild on the side of the head.
Rothschild takes a swing at Okamoto's ribcage but misses.
Rothschild punishes Okamoto's body with a nice straight punch.
Rothschild fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Okamoto.
Okamoto dives in and scores a takedown into Rothschild's guard.
Rothschild keeping moving, preventing Okamoto from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okamoto drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rothschild dives on top into guard.
Okamoto working for submissions but it's allowed Rothschild to get to half guard.
Rothschild prevents Okamoto from improving his position.
Okamoto is working hard here to advance position.
Rothschild passes to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okamoto is trying to improve his position.
Okamoto is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rothschild off and has taken his back!
Rothschild is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Okamoto gets his way!
Okamoto looking for the choke but no joy.
Rothschild felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Okamoto has the hooks in. Rothschild is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okamoto seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Rothschild's chin but Rothschild turns very nicely into Okamoto's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Rothschild.
Okamoto is trying to hold Rothschild in close to prevent damage but Rothschild has managed to pass into half guard.
Okamoto keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Rothschild prevents Okamoto from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rothschild looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Okamoto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Okamoto has a hand on Rothschild's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Rothschild takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Okamoto is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Okamoto bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Rothschild keeping moving, preventing Okamoto from controlling successfully.
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 Yoshito Okamoto will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Okamoto misses with a left hand
and Rothschild counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Yoshito Okamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rothschild thumps Okamoto with a low kick.
Rothschild motions for Okamoto to come forward. Rothschild throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rothschild misses the jab.
Rothschild is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Okamoto rather than just go for the knockout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Okamoto.
Rothschild misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okamoto.
Okamoto throws a lazy right hand but Rothschild sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Okamoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rothschild connects with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Okamoto.
Rothschild uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okamoto.
Okamoto moves out of range of the strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Okamoto misses its target.
Rothschild with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Okamoto.
Rothschild changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Okamoto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Okamoto closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rothschild quickly recovers to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okamoto is looking for a kimura but Rothschild is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Okamoto to get the leverage.
Okamoto is trying to control the action in half guard but Rothschild is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okamoto is working for an americana but Rothschild has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Okamoto was thinking about the submission.
Okamoto slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rothschild can't do much from the bottom here.
Okamoto goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Rothschild rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Okamoto's guard! Nice work there by Rothschild!
Okamoto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Okamoto keeping full guard, as Rothschild tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okamoto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Okamoto looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rothschild passes into side control.
Okamoto manages to get back to half guard.
Rothschild seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Let's hope that Rothschild has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Okamoto looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okamoto moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Okamoto has an active guard here but Rothschild has managed to pass into half guard.
Yoshito Okamoto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Okamoto has a hand on Rothschild's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Rothschild takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Okamoto wants to hold on but Rothschild pushes him away.
Okamoto is looking to get to half guard.
Rothschild tries to control but Okamoto wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rothschild content just to control the position here.
Rothschild can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Okamoto is looking to escape.
Okamoto is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Theodore Rothschild showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Rothschild slips under a jab from Okamoto.
Okamoto tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Okamoto scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Okamoto trying to control the position but Rothschild is working away.
Okamoto goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rothschild has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Okamoto but great work by Rothschild.
Okamoto being controlled for a moment.
Okamoto is trying to improve his position.
Okamoto regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okamoto is trying to get back to full guard.
Okamoto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rothschild pulls his head out easily.
Okamoto is looking to improve his position.
Okamoto is trying to maintain the position but Rothschild is very close to passing his half guard.
Okamoto tries to get to full guard but Rothschild has control of the leg.
Okamoto makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Okamoto.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Okamoto working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Rothschild has passed into half guard!
Okamoto tries to roll over but Rothschild keeps him under control.
Rothschild takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Okamoto is looking for a sweep. Rothschild is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Okamoto wants to get back to full guard but Rothschild has mounted him!
Okamoto really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okamoto wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Okamoto manages to reverse the position and now he's in Rothschild's guard. Nice work there by Okamoto.
Okamoto being controlled here momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okamoto trying to control but Rothschild is working from the bottom.
Rothschild is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Okamoto looking to sit in guard and control but Rothschild gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Okamoto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rothschild defends well.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Theodore Rothschild.
I think Rothschild 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ares Galvao (ranked 4945 p4p, 5235 weight class) and Nick Holey (ranked 409 p4p, 422 weight class). Nick Holey is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ares Galvao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nick Holey!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galvao tries to keep at a distance but Holey has taken the fight into the clinch.
Holey tries to score a body lock takedown but Galvao shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Holey.
Galvao prevents the takedown attempt.
Holey is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Galvao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Galvao misses with a body punch.
Holey holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Holey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Galvao feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holey working a defensive guard but Galvao manages to pass into side control anyway.
Galvao controlling the position from side mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galvao has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Galvao will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Holey is looking to reverse the position.
Holey is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Holey tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Holey struggling a bit here.
Galvao has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Holey should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Holey is trying to escape the position but Galvao is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Holey pushes Galvao away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Galvao gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Galvao is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Holey gets back to half guard.
Galvao stalling.
Holey is looking for a sweep. Galvao is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galvao fails with a takedown attempt.
Holey looks to throw the jab but Galvao is out of range.
Galvao decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Holey trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Galvao avoids the attempt from Holey to control.
Galvao takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holey is trying to stand.
Galvao takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Holey wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Galvao has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Holey's body.
I really don't envy Holey right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Galvao trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Holey doesn't escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ares Galvao dominated that round.
That's time! Galvao's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Holey has his takedown stuffed
and Galvao counters with a takedown into side control.
Galvao happy to just control the position for now.
Galvao working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Holey is looking to reverse the position.
Galvao working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holey is trying to buck Galvao off.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Holey is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Galvao off and has taken his back!
I really don't envy Galvao right now.
Holey is looking for the choke from the back position but Galvao is controlling his hands well.
Galvao rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Galvao is not content to let Holey control the position.
Holey sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Galvao defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holey tries to pass the half guard into mount. Galvao knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Galvao preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Holey is keen to just control but Galvao is a slippery customer.
Holey stands up out of the half guard.
Galvao goes for a double leg but Holey avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Holey continues to drive forward.
Galvao is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Holey can do to turn this around?
Holey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Galvao looks for a takedown but Holey sprawls well.
A nice side step and Holey releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galvao shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ares Galvao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holey throws a series of punches but Galvao moves out of range.
Holey shoots in but Galvao avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Galvao avoids the head kick by Holey.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Galvao.
Holey goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Galvao shoots in and drives through. Holey sprawls well.
Holey looks to throw a body kick
and Galvao counters with a takedown into side control.
Holey trying to remain calm as Galvao controls from the top position.
Galvao looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holey is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ares Galvao overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Galvao takes a little break here. Holey wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Holey is trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Holey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Holey tries to clinch there but Galvao circles away.
Galvao shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Holey napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Galvao remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Holey tries to buck Galvao off but Galvao is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galvao slows the pace down.
Holey is looking to regain half guard here but Galvao keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holey struggling a bit here.
Holey sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Holey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Holey is trying to control but Galvao manages to pass to mount!
Holey tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Holey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galvao controlling his opponent.
Holey wants to hold on but Galvao pushes him away.
Holey working to try and regain half guard.
Galvao takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Holey is trying to reverse the position but instead Galvao has taken his back - oops!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galvao biding his time, controlling Holey.
Galvao seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Holey for as long as he can get away with.
I really don't envy Holey right now.
I would not like to be Holey right now.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Galvao.
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.
Holey is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Holey is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Galvao off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Holey is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Holey is trying to break free.
Galvao biding his time, looking for the opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ares Galvao showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Galvao has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ares Galvao!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ken Vrjalya (ranked 22616 p4p, 2976 weight class) and Avraam Papadopoulos (ranked 618 p4p, 387 weight class). Papadopoulos has chosen Lil Uzi Vert - That's A Rack as his entrance music. Avraam Papadopoulos has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ken Vrjalya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Avraam Papadopoulos!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Papadopoulos cracks Vrjalya with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice defenses there by Vrjalya.
It looked like Vrjalya wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That kick from Papadopoulos tenderised Vrjalya's leg. Vrjalya is trying to keep his angry face on.
Papadopoulos gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Vrjalya controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Papadopoulos controls Vrjalya momentarily but Vrjalya frees himself.
Vrjalya preventing the sweep.
We've been hearing good reports from Vrjalya'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papadopoulos trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Papadopoulos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vrjalya is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Papadopoulos looking to control.
Papadopoulos pulls Vrjalya in to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Vrjalya misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Avraam Papadopoulos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vrjalya shoots in looking for a takedown. Papadopoulos tries to sprawl out of it but Vrjalya keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Papadopoulos manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Papadopoulos appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Papadopoulos throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Vrjalya has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ken Vrjalya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vrjalya throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Papadopoulos's waist but Papadopoulos gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vrjalya off to one side.
A swing and a miss from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos jabs at Vrjalya's body.
Papadopoulos connects with a single shot there.
Papadopoulos works Vrjalya's body with a nice hook.
Papadopoulos misses with a low kick.
Papadopoulos gets caught napping as Vrjalya dives in and scores a takedown. Papadopoulos manages to retain guard.
Papadopoulos can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vrjalya controls the pace.
Papadopoulos seems keen to control Vrjalya's posture.
Vrjalya 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Papadopoulos has control of Vrjalya's left arm, preventing Vrjalya from doing any damage.
Vrjalya is stalling in the full guard.
Papadopoulos controlling the position.
Vrjalya wants to pass the guard but Papadopoulos is keeping the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Papadopoulos cracks Vrjalya with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Papadopoulos misses with a straight left.
Vrjalya shoots in looking for a takedown but Papadopoulos manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vrjalya's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Papadopoulos connects with a body shot that sends Vrjalya's belly button to the back.
Vrjalya fails with the takedown.
Papadopoulos lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Vrjalya dives in for a single leg takedown but Papadopoulos sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Vrjalya misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vrjalya goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Papadopoulos.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Vrjalya has hold of one of Papadopoulos's legs. Papadopoulos is fighting the takedown attempt but Vrjalya gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Avraam Papadopoulos dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Vrjalya on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Vrjalya looks for a takedown but Papadopoulos sprawls well.
Vrjalya scores with a takedown into Papadopoulos's guard.
Papadopoulos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Papadopoulos has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Papadopoulos wants to stand but Vrjalya is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Papadopoulos is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Papadopoulos managing to control the position.
Papadopoulos manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vrjalya manages to get himself to full guard.
Vrjalya lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Vrjalya being controlled here momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vrjalya content to stall in guard here.
Papadopoulos trying to keep a closed guard but Vrjalya is proving a slippery customer.
Papadopoulos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vrjalya tries to free his leg and advance position but Papadopoulos is retaining full guard.
Papadopoulos 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.
Papadopoulos is looking to stand up but Vrjalya isn't so interested in that idea.
Vrjalya 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.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Vrjalya with a lazy takedown attempt
and Papadopoulos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Papadopoulos jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Papadopoulos connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vrjalya shoots in for a takedown but Papadopoulos shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ken Vrjalya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Papadopoulos connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vrjalya's hands.
Papadopoulos cracks Vrjalya with an open hand slap.
Vrjalya ducks under a wild hook from Papadopoulos.
Vrjalya feinted with a counter takedown.
Ken Vrjalya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Papadopoulos takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Vrjalya with a lazy takedown attempt
and Papadopoulos counters with a stiff right hand.
Vrjalya tries to score a power double leg takedown but Papadopoulos sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vrjalya somewhat.
Papadopoulos lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Papadopoulos throws a series of punches but Vrjalya avoids them all with ease.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vrjalya is defended easily by Papadopoulos.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Avraam Papadopoulos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Papadopoulos looks to score with a jab to the body but Vrjalya is just out of range.
Vrjalya with a poor takedown
and Papadopoulos counters with a good low kick that Vrjalya was not able to check.
Vrjalya shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Papadopoulos pinned against the cage. Papadopoulos gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Avraam Papadopoulos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Papadopoulos throws a jab when Vrjalya was well out of range.
Vrjalya half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Vrjalya shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Papadopoulos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ken Vrjalya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Papadopoulos looks to land a left hand but Vrjalya moved out of range nicely.
Vrjalya has his takedown stuffed
and Papadopoulos counters with a thumping low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vrjalya has his takedown stuffed
letting Papadopoulos counter with a right hand.
Vrjalya darts in looking for a takedown but Papadopoulos gets double underhooks and turns Vrjalya into the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Papadopoulos stops a takedown attempt from Vrjalya.
Papadopoulos taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Papadopoulos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vrjalya backwards.
Vrjalya misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vrjalya changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Papadopoulos fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Papadopoulos there.
Vrjalya shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vrjalya fails to land the takedown.
Papadopoulos scores with a decent looking hook.
Papadopoulos stuffs the takedown.
Vrjalya shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Papadopoulos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ken Vrjalya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vrjalya is controlling the pace.
Papadopoulos is trying to maintain the position but Vrjalya is very close to passing his half guard.
Papadopoulos is holding on to half guard well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Papadopoulos's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Papadopoulos is trying to control but can't.
Papadopoulos is looking for a sweep. Vrjalya is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vrjalya manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Papadopoulos on his heels. He'll look to pass Papadopoulos's guard now, I'm sure.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Papadopoulos is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vrjalya seems keen to control Papadopoulos's posture.
Papadopoulos looking to pass the guard.
Papadopoulos being controlled here momentarily.
Vrjalya 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Avraam Papadopoulos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Papadopoulos winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Avraam Papadopoulos!
Avraam Papadopoulos was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Edwin Lucan (ranked 2926 p4p, 2718 weight class) and Holden Gracie (ranked 397 p4p, 369 weight class). Edwin Lucan could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Holden Gracie's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edwin Lucan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Holden Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gracie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lucan walks into a jab.
Lucan avoids the head kick by Gracie.
Gracie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lucan was well out of range. Poor timing from Gracie.
Lucan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Gracie finds it's way through Lucan's defenses.
Gracie forces Lucan back against the cage and clinches.
Gracie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gracie prevents the takedown attempt.
Gracie lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lucan can't break the clinch.
Lucan has had enough of the clinch but Gracie keeps him there for the moment.
Lucan working hard to break the clinch.
Gracie blocking some punches.
Gracie softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short left from Gracie.
Lucan manages to break the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lucan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lucan working some strikes from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie 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.
Gracie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lucan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
Gracie controls Lucan momentarily but Lucan frees himself.
Lucan throws a big right hand that misses.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Lucan controlling him for the moment.
Lucan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lucan has gone for a leg lock! Gracie slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lucan's guard.
Lucan wants to control but Gracie passes easily into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucan is controlling Gracie's trapped leg to prevent Gracie from advancing to side control.
Lucan is looking to improve his position.
Lucan is working hard here to advance position.
Gracie content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lucan trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up.
Lucan is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lucan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucan moves into full guard.
Lucan working a defensive guard here.
Gracie won't allow Lucan to sweep him here.
Lucan throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Lucan has his feet on Gracie's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Gracie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lucan needs to keep his hands up - Gracie had a free shot at his head there.
Gracie throws a head kick but Lucan moves out of range.
Lucan lands a body shot.
Lucan darts in and clinches Gracie up against the cage.
Gracie breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie has managed to clinch.
Lucan working hard to break the clinch.
Lucan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lucan is looking to break free of the clinch but Gracie has double underhooks.
Lucan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lucan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gracie pulls his leg out and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lucan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lucan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lucan fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Gracie on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lucan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gracie finds it's way round the side to connect with Lucan's head.
Gracie moves out of range of the body kick.
Lucan swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
Edwin Lucan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie drops Lucan with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Lucan! Gracie dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Holden Gracie!
The defeated Edwin Lucan had this to say: 'Death be to you all.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Julius Campbell (ranked 2303 p4p, 1747 weight class) and Francisco Babyara (ranked 290 p4p, 231 weight class). Julius Campbell could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Francisco Babyara's chin.
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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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Julius Campbell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 25 - 0, fighting out of London, Francisco Babyara!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Campbell throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Babyara stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Babyara checks the leg kick nicely there.
Campbell connects with a crisp jab.
Babyara looks to score with a jab to the body but Campbell is just out of range.
A solid body kick from Campbell.
Babyara lands an overhand right.
Campbell closes the distance and clinches.
Campbell with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A head punch on the inside from Campbell fails to land.
Babyara jumps guard but Campbell turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Babyara wants a takedown but no success here.
Babyara is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Campbell turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Campbell manages to end up in side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Campbell creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Campbell scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Babyara to see if he's OK.
Check out the look on Campbell's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Campbell landing strikes.
 Babyara is rocked!
Campbell lands a big elbow and you can see that really hurt Babyara! Campbell senses the opportunity and scores with more strikes - he's put Babyara out! The ref tackles him out of the way to prevent him landing more strikes - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Julius Campbell!
After winning the bout, Julius Campbell 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Patty O Reilly (ranked 400 p4p, 13099 weight class) and Marian Balkon (ranked 54 p4p, 668 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Patty O Reilly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marian Balkon!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balkon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by O Reilly. O Reilly obviously looking to wear him down.
Balkon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from O Reilly.
Balkon throws a jab but it's blocked by O Reilly.
O Reilly looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd cheers as O Reilly lands an impressive looking overhand right. Balkon doesn't seem phased though.
O Reilly digs a good hook to Balkon's body.
Balkon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but O Reilly manages to avoid it.
O Reilly throws a nice inside leg kick.
Balkon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and O Reilly counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Balkon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Balkon misses with a straight left.
Balkon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
O Reilly cracks a nice hook into Balkon's ribs.
O Reilly misses with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Balkon tries to move into range but O Reilly moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Balkon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
O Reilly slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Balkon misses with a leg kick
and O Reilly counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
O Reilly moves into the clinch.
Balkon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but O Reilly blocks it with crossed arms.
A nice right hand lands inside from O Reilly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Reilly misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by O Reilly.
A right handed body shot lands from O Reilly.
O Reilly lands with a right to the head.
Balkon tries to land knees in the clinch but O Reilly avoids the damage to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from O Reilly.
O Reilly scores with a nice hook to the head.
Balkon looks winded!
O Reilly working some nice short punches in the clinch.
O Reilly successfully pulls guard.
O Reilly has his hands on Balkon's head, controlling the position.
O Reilly is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Balkon defends well.
Balkon stays in close to O Reilly's body and controls the position.
O Reilly is looking for a triangle here but Balkon uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Reilly is trying to get back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
O Reilly gets back to half guard.
O Reilly looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
My spies in Underground New York (Semi-private) inform me that Balkon has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Balkon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
O Reilly trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balkon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
O Reilly moves into full guard.
Balkon trying to control but O Reilly is working from the bottom.
O Reilly trying to control the position.
Balkon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
O Reilly managing to control the position.
Balkon trying to control the position from guard on top but O Reilly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
O Reilly is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Balkon is aware though and is defending well.
Balkon wants to pass the guard but O Reilly is keeping the position.
Balkon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
O Reilly throws a nice outside leg kick.
Balkon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and O Reilly counters with a leg kick.
O Reilly lands a nice leg kick that just misses Balkon's sensitive parts.
O Reilly buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Balkon thows a leg kick but O Reilly checks it
letting O Reilly counter with a right hand.
O Reilly clobbers Balkon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Balkon misses with a hook
and O Reilly counters with an outside leg kick.
Balkon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Patty O Reilly dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
A solid leg kick lands there for O Reilly.
Balkon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
O Reilly moves away from the strike by Balkon.
O Reilly takes a swing at Balkon's ribcage but misses.
Balkon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Balkon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by O Reilly.
Crunch! O Reilly slams his shin into Balkon's torso.
O Reilly moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
O Reilly connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Marian Balkon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Balkon jabs at O Reilly's body.
Balkon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and O Reilly counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
O Reilly lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Balkon at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Balkon misses with a lunging right hand
and O Reilly counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
O Reilly is nestled in close to Balkon, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Balkon is looking to improve his position.
Balkon is trying to maintain the position but O Reilly is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Still in half guard, O Reilly seems content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Reilly wants to take a breather but Balkon is having none of it.
O Reilly slips a nice elbow through Balkon's hands, connecting with Balkon's forehead.
O Reilly is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
O Reilly is looking to take a break and control but Balkon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
O Reilly is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Balkon wants to improve his position but O Reilly is controlling well.
Balkon is trying to maintain the position but O Reilly is very close to passing his half guard.
Balkon on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balkon wants to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from O Reilly there.
O Reilly is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Balkon is looking to improve his position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. O Reilly connects with a nice short shot to Balkon's temple.
Balkon manages to get to full guard.
Balkon keeping full guard, as O Reilly tries to pass.
Balkon working a defensive guard here.
Balkon looking to hit a scissor sweep but O Reilly is one step ahead there.
Balkon is trying to keep O Reilly in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Reilly 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.
Balkon keeping full guard, as O Reilly tries to pass.
O Reilly makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Balkon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
O Reilly controls from within his opponent's guard.
O Reilly tries to free his leg and advance position but Balkon is retaining full guard.
O Reilly trying to control the position from guard on top but Balkon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Balkon is trying to control the position but O Reilly postures up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
O Reilly wants to control from the top but Balkon keeps moving.
O Reilly engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A big left from Balkon misses.
O Reilly delivers a nice body kick.
Balkon throws a push kick but O Reilly slaps the foot to one side.
Patty O Reilly is winning the standup battle so far.
O Reilly swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Balkon.
Balkon misses with a straight right.
O Reilly swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Balkon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A little feinted left hand from O Reilly on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
O Reilly is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Balkon can do to turn this around?
Nice uppercut lands for O Reilly. That snapped Balkon's head back.
Balkon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from O Reilly.
Balkon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. O Reilly sees it coming and avoids it easily.
O Reilly checks the leg kick nicely there.
O Reilly takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
O Reilly digs a good body shot into Balkon's ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Patty O Reilly dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
O Reilly uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Balkon.
It appears O Reilly was looking to counter with a kick there.
O Reilly scores with a nice strike.
A punch lands to the side of Balkon 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Balkon scores with a shot to the body.
O Reilly scores with a punch to the head.
Balkon throws out a loose jab but O Reilly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Balkon on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A shot to the body from Balkon misses
and O Reilly counters with a straight right hand.
O Reilly with a hook.
O Reilly lands a jab to Balkon's midsection.
Balkon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
As Balkon backs away, O Reilly returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Balkon looks to land a left hand but O Reilly moved out of range nicely.
A nice leg kick from O Reilly, right into the meat of the thigh.
Balkon tries to move into range but O Reilly moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Balkon is rocked!
Balkon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Balkon is still on wobbly legs! Can O Reilly finish him?
Balkon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but O Reilly moves away.
O Reilly is looking to slow Balkon down with leg kicks.
O Reilly keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by O Reilly.
A nice leg kick from O Reilly, right into the meat of the thigh.
O Reilly with the inside leg kick.
O Reilly ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Balkon misses with a hook.
O Reilly scores with a shot to the body.
Balkon seems to have recovered his senses.
O Reilly takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from O Reilly.
Balkon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Balkon looking to throw knees to the head but O Reilly is blocking nicely.
O Reilly throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from O Reilly.
O Reilly gets through Balkon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
O Reilly has Balkon pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. O Reilly pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Balkon tumbling to the mat - O Reilly dives into Balkon's guard.
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!
O Reilly passes into half guard.
O Reilly is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Balkon sees it coming and defends easily.
Marian Balkon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balkon on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
O Reilly scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
O Reilly is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
O Reilly trying to control the pace.
O Reilly is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
O Reilly works his foot free and advances to mount.
O Reilly working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Reilly is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Balkon can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
O Reilly working Balkon over with strikes here.
O Reilly avoids the attempt from Balkon to control.
O Reilly cracks Balkon with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patty O Reilly!
Patty O Reilly spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Friedrich August Von Hayek (ranked 1265 p4p, 1808 weight class) and Louis C K (ranked 178 p4p, 239 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying C K's choice of entrance music: Live at Carnegie Hall. Friedrich August Von Hayek is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Friedrich August Von Hayek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Louis C K!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Von Hayek swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Von Hayek backs off C K throws a huge counter combo but Von Hayek manages to avoid it all.
Von Hayek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but C K was well out of range. Poor timing from Von Hayek.
It seemed like C K was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've been told by Von Hayek's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Friedrich August Von Hayek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Von Hayek throws a right hand that misses
and C K counters with a stiff right hand.
Von Hayek misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left lands for Von Hayek.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Von Hayek misses.
C K swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
C K uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Von Hayek.
Von Hayek scores with a decent looking hook.
C K avoids the body shot from Von Hayek.
C K swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Von Hayek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
C K throws out a counter right but Von Hayek avoids it with no problem.
Von Hayek is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Hayek misses with a hook to the body
letting C K counter with a right hand.
C K closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Von Hayek with a hook.
Von Hayek throws a lazy uppercut
and C K cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
C K moves out of range as Von Hayek strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from C K! But no joy.
Von Hayek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
C K throws a counter combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Hayek just misses with a punch to the body.
Von Hayek gets in close and instigates a clinch.
C K throws a head punch that misses.
C K throws a head punch that misses.
Von Hayek misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for C K.
Von Hayek goes for a takedown attempt but C K pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The fighters circling - Von Hayek throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Von Hayek misses with a combination
and C K counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
 Von Hayek is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
C K gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Von Hayek fails to land with a series of punches.
C K walks into a jab.
Von Hayek lands with an uppercut that bounces C K off the cage and back into range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
C K dodges the punch combination from Von Hayek.
C K lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Friedrich August Von Hayek dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Von Hayek misses the shot to the body.
Von Hayek tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. C K manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
C K walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
C K staying out of range there.
C K takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Hayek clinches up with C K and pushes him back against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Hayek effectively controlling the action here.
C K blocks a body shot from Von Hayek.
Von Hayek throws a punch but it's blocked by C K.
C K misses with some punches.
C K softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Von Hayek is trying to drag C K to the mat but C K just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Von Hayek lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Von Hayek just leaning against C K, taking a breather.
Von Hayek tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Von Hayek stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Hayek tried to land a shot to the body but connects with C K's elbow.
Von Hayek misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Von Hayek is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that C K can do to turn this around?
C K misses with a hook from the clinch.
C K lands a hook that snaps the head of Von Hayek backwards.
Von Hayek is pushing C K up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
C K stops a takedown attempt from Von Hayek.
Von Hayek blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Von Hayek.
C K lands with a short head shot on the inside.
C K lands with a left to the head.
C K prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Friedrich August Von Hayek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
C K's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Hayek is stalling here.
Von Hayek throws a head punch that misses.
Von Hayek can't find room to land a body shot as C K controls the action.
A short left from Von Hayek.
C K softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by C K as Von Hayek tries to tie him up.
Von Hayek turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Von Hayek manages to end up in side control.
C K takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
C K is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
C K taking punishment in the form of punches.
C K wants to control but Von Hayek postures up.
C K takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
C K is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Von Hayek is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
C K avoids a strike by Von Hayek and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Von Hayek's guard! Fantastic escape!
C K won't allow Von Hayek to sweep him here.
Von Hayek wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and C K is now in half guard.
C K wants to pass to mount but Von Hayek is defending the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Friedrich August Von Hayek dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Von Hayek closes the distance and clinches up with C K, looking for a takedown. Von Hayek pushes C K against the cage but C K circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A little jabbing left from C K on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Von Hayek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but C K manages to avoid it.
C K looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Von Hayek misses with an uppercut.
Von Hayek connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Hayek lands a head shot.
Von Hayek misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Hayek moves into the clinch.
Von Hayek tried to land a shot to the body but connects with C K's elbow.
Von Hayek misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Von Hayek.
Von Hayek misses with a hook from the clinch.
Von Hayek wants a takedown.
Von Hayek tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Von Hayek is trying to work for a single leg takedown but C K pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Friedrich August Von Hayek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by C K.
C K swings wildly with an uppercut but Von Hayek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Von Hayek tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
C K blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Hayek tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Von Hayek misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by C K.
Von Hayek tries to work over C K's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Von Hayek.
C K is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from C K.
Von Hayek is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Von Hayek blocks an uppercut.
C K prevents the takedown attempt.
Von Hayek tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Friedrich August Von Hayek has scored more points in the clinch so far.
C K fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
C K fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
C K controlling the action here for a moment.
C K is pressed up against the cage. Von Hayek has hold of a leg and is looking to drag C K down to the mat. C K avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Von Hayek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but C K manages to avoid it.
Louis C K has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Von Hayek misses with a series of wild punches.
Von Hayek ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Hayek jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Von Hayek. C K does a little dance to reset his feet.
Despite the aggression on C K's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Von Hayek lands with a good body shot.
Von Hayek misses with an uppercut
and C K cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Von Hayek drives through and clinches with C K against the cage.
Friedrich August Von Hayek is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
C K throws a punch but it's blocked by Von Hayek.
And that's the end of the fight!
Friedrich August Von Hayek showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Von Hayek has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Friedrich August Von Hayek!
Friedrich August Von Hayek 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Leonardo Da Silva (ranked 330 p4p, 518 weight class) and Diogo Jimenez (ranked 40 p4p, 63 weight class). Da Silva comes to the cage accompanied by Lil Uzi Vert - XO Tour Llif3. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 36 - 18 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Leonardo Da Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Diogo Jimenez!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Da Silva avoids the body shot from Jimenez.
Da Silva feinted with a counter takedown.
Da Silva avoids a punch combination nicely.
Da Silva was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jimenez scores with a jab to the body.
Da Silva throws a hook but Jimenez avoids it easily.
Da Silva looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Da Silva has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Da Silva there as he acknowledges the shot.
Diogo Jimenez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jimenez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jimenez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Da Silva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Da Silva tried to counter with a leg kick but Jimenez avoided it.
Jimenez throws an off balance right hand
and Da Silva counters with a left to the body.
Jimenez works the jab nicely.
Da Silva takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jimenez lands a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jimenez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jimenez misses with a double jab
and Jimenez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jimenez fails to land with a series of punches.
Da Silva tried to counter with a leg kick but Jimenez avoided it.
Da Silva lands with an overhand left.
Jimenez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Da Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Da Silva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Da Silva was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jimenez.
Da Silva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jimenez.
Jimenez misses with a hook. Da Silva ducked under it nicely.
Jimenez scores with a nice right hand.
Da Silva moves away from the strike by Jimenez.
A slow jab from Jimenez misses its intended target.
Da Silva ducks under a wild hook from Jimenez.
It looked like Da Silva was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jimenez.
Jimenez throws a lazy right hand but Da Silva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jimenez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Da Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jimenez stalks Da Silva and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Da Silva's face. Da Silva staggers backwards, shaken.
Da Silva throws a front kick that sends Jimenez stumbling back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jimenez momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jimenez misses with a lunging right hand
and Da Silva counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jimenez throws a jab when Da Silva was well out of range.
Da Silva fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jimenez just manages to avoid it.
Da Silva avoids the body shot from Jimenez.
Jimenez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jimenez looks to score with a jab to the body but Da Silva is just out of range.
Jimenez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Da Silva counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Da Silva is looking to land body kicks.
Jimenez throws a body shot but no joy.
Da Silva throws a hook but Jimenez avoids it easily.
Da Silva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jimenez.
Da Silva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jimenez.
Jimenez misses with a lunging right hand
and Da Silva counters with a nice uppercut.
Jimenez fails with the takedown.
Da Silva was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Jimenez misses the target.
Da Silva is looking to counter punch.
Jimenez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Da Silva on the side of the head.
Nice sprawl there from Da Silva as Jimenez shoots in.
Jimenez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jimenez tries to clinch but Da Silva moves out of range.
A cross from Jimenez lands.
Jimenez throws a hook to the side of Da Silva's head but Da Silva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Da Silva was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jimenez.
Jimenez misses with a straight right.
Jimenez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Da Silva under the eye.
Nice defenses there by Da Silva.
Da Silva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jimenez.
A little feinted left hand from Da Silva on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jimenez throws a jab but it's blocked by Da Silva.
Da Silva looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Da Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Jimenez is just out of range.
Jimenez is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Da Silva had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Da Silva takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Jimenez misses.
Jimenez scores with a punch to the head.
A swing and a miss from Jimenez.
Da Silva thinks about countering with a body kick.
Da Silva takes one to the chin there.
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!
Da Silva moves away from the strike by Jimenez.
Jimenez sizes up Da Silva with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jimenez throws the left hand but Da Silva avoids the punch easily.
Da Silva takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Da Silva checks a leg kick nicely.
Da Silva was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jimenez throws a shot from downtown. Da Silva moves away and avoids it.
Jimenez misses with a lunging right hand
and Da Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jimenez looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jimenez trying to control but Da Silva is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diogo Jimenez dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Jimenez lands a leg kick that knocks Da Silva off balance momentarily.
Da Silva on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Da Silva has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jimenez finds it's way round the side to connect with Da Silva's head.
A combination from Jimenez does no damage.
Da Silva scores with a leg kick.
Jimenez is looking to slow Da Silva down with leg kicks.
Jimenez throws a right and a left that Da Silva avoids nicely.
Diogo Jimenez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jimenez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Da Silva tried to counter with a leg kick but Jimenez avoided it.
Da Silva takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jimenez works Da Silva's body with a nice hook.
Jimenez sizes up Da Silva with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Da Silva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jimenez.
Jimenez throws a sloppy head kick and Da Silva moves out of range easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Da Silva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Da Silva is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jimenez misses with a combination
and Da Silva counters with a stiff right hand.
Da Silva slips a straight right by Jimenez.
Da Silva staying out of range there.
Da Silva is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jimenez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Da Silva.
Da Silva on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jimenez throws a quick inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Jimenez misses the target.
Da Silva walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jimenez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jimenez drives through with a takedown into Da Silva's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Da Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
Jimenez sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Da Silva doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Jimenez paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Da Silva - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Leonardo Da Silva!
A relieved looking Leonardo Da Silva thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Akaro Horiguchi (ranked 458 p4p, 903 weight class) and Humors Lacplesis (ranked 60 p4p, 127 weight class). Horiguchi comes to the cage accompanied by Japanese Imperial Army Death March. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Akaro Horiguchi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Humors Lacplesis!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lacplesis lands a nice hook to Horiguchi's body. Horiguchi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lacplesis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Horiguchi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lacplesis.
Lacplesis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Horiguchi 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.
Lacplesis ducks under a wild hook from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi slips under a jab from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis moves away from the strike by Horiguchi.
Lacplesis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Horiguchi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Horiguchi lands an overhand right.
Horiguchi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A cross from Lacplesis lands.
A decent looking cross lands there for Horiguchi.
Lacplesis slips under a jab.
Lacplesis misses the shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Horiguchi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've been informed that Lacplesis has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Horiguchi throws a lazy right hand but Lacplesis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Horiguchi.
Lacplesis misses with a telegraphed body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Horiguchi moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lacplesis takes the fight into the clinch.
Horiguchi misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Horiguchi.
Lacplesis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Horiguchi blocking some punches.
Lacplesis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lacplesis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lacplesis lands with a light punch inside.
Lacplesis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Horiguchi backwards.
Lacplesis can't find room to land a body shot as Horiguchi controls the action.
Lacplesis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Horiguchi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lacplesis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Horiguchi tries a body shot but Lacplesis blocks it.
A short left from Lacplesis.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Lacplesis fails to land.
Horiguchi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The referee calls for Lacplesis to work.
Horiguchi has Lacplesis pressed against the cage, preventing Lacplesis from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lacplesis lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lacplesis tries to work over Horiguchi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Lacplesis on the inside.
Horiguchi tries to pull guard but Lacplesis holds him up against the cage and eventually Horiguchi drops back down to his feet.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lacplesis.
Horiguchi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lacplesis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Horiguchi blocks an uppercut.
Horiguchi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lacplesis tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Horiguchi rushes Lacplesis and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Horiguchi fails to land.
Horiguchi is trying to pull guard but Lacplesis turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lacplesis misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis tries to work over Horiguchi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Horiguchi.
A short right from Horiguchi.
Lacplesis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lacplesis breaks from the clinch.
Lacplesis takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lacplesis tests Horiguchi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lacplesis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Horiguchi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lacplesis misses with a body shot
and Horiguchi counters with a leg kick.
Horiguchi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lacplesis.
Horiguchi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Horiguchi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lacplesis connects with a solid leg kick.
Horiguchi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Horiguchi throws a low kick but Lacplesis avoids it.
Lacplesis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Horiguchi misses with a straight left.
Horiguchi avoids the body shot from Lacplesis.
Horiguchi misses with a low kick.
Horiguchi misses with a low kick.
Horiguchi scores with a nice body kick.
Horiguchi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lacplesis counters with a straight right hand.
Horiguchi sizes up Lacplesis with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Horiguchi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lacplesis.
Horiguchi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lacplesis throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Horiguchi misses with a looping right.
Lacplesis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Horiguchi.
Lacplesis avoids the body shot from Horiguchi.
Lacplesis throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lacplesis stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Horiguchi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lacplesis misses the jab.
Horiguchi throws a hook but Lacplesis avoids it easily.
Lacplesis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Horiguchi can pounce on him.
Lacplesis cracks Horiguchi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Horiguchi catches Lacplesis with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lacplesis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Horiguchi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lacplesis looks to throw the jab but Horiguchi is out of range.
Horiguchi half committed to a counter leg kick.
Lacplesis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Horiguchi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis takes a swing at Horiguchi's ribcage but misses.
Lacplesis blocks a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Humors Lacplesis dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Horiguchi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lacplesis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lacplesis lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lacplesis paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lacplesis moves out of range as Horiguchi throws a body kick.
Horiguchi blocks a low kick nicely.
Humors Lacplesis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Horiguchi scores with a jab to the head.
Lacplesis misses with a leg kick.
Lacplesis throws out a loose jab but Horiguchi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lacplesis throws a body punch but Horiguchi moves out of range.
It looked like Horiguchi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Horiguchi scores with a punch to the head.
Horiguchi is looking to chop away at Lacplesis's legs.
And Lacplesis responds with a good body kick, but Horiguchi manages to step out the way in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Horiguchi - just one landing.
Horiguchi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lacplesis.
Horiguchi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lacplesis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lacplesis is out of range and Horiguchi settles back down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lacplesis misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horiguchi throws a shot from downtown. Lacplesis moves away and avoids it.
Lacplesis tries a quick counter leg kick but Horiguchi is wise to it.
Lacplesis throws a hook but Horiguchi blocks it.
Lacplesis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Horiguchi.
Lacplesis throws a shot from downtown. Horiguchi moves away and avoids it.
Lacplesis connects with a looping right hand.
Horiguchi lands a leg kick that knocks Lacplesis off balance momentarily.
Lacplesis missing with a left hand there. Horiguchi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lacplesis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Horiguchi can pounce on him.
Lacplesis cracks Horiguchi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Horiguchi misses with a body shot.
Lacplesis looks to land a right hand but Horiguchi moved out of range.
Lacplesis shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Horiguchi wants to clinch.
Horiguchi throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Lacplesis to counter with a crisp jab.
Horiguchi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lacplesis swings away with a body shot that misses
and Horiguchi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lacplesis misses the body punch
and Horiguchi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Horiguchi throws a one two combo.
Horiguchi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis tries to keep at a distance but Horiguchi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Horiguchi misses with a punch on the inside.
Lacplesis tries to break the clinch but Horiguchi is controlling the position.
Horiguchi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lacplesis pushes Horiguchi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Lacplesis on the inside.
Lacplesis presses Horiguchi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lacplesis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Horiguchi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lacplesis.
Lacplesis misses with the head strike.
Humors Lacplesis seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lacplesis blocks a body shot from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lacplesis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Horiguchi backwards.
Lacplesis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Horiguchi.
Horiguchi tries to throw a body punch but Lacplesis avoids it by throwing Horiguchi back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lacplesis.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lacplesis.
Lacplesis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lacplesis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Horiguchi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lacplesis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lacplesis manages to break the clinch.
A low kick lands for Lacplesis.
Horiguchi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Horiguchi ducks under a wild hook from Lacplesis.
Some bone on bone action there as Lacplesis checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lacplesis looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Horiguchi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Horiguchi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lacplesis flicks out a counter leg kick but Horiguchi steps away.
Horiguchi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lacplesis moves away.
Horiguchi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lacplesis.
Lacplesis paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A jab from Lacplesis misses.
Lacplesis looks to score with a jab to the body but Horiguchi is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Horiguchi. Beautiful body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lacplesis throws a looping overhand right but Horiguchi ducks down to avoid it.
Lacplesis shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Horiguchi lands a leg kick that knocks Lacplesis off balance momentarily.
Lacplesis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi takes a swing at Lacplesis's ribcage but misses.
Horiguchi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lacplesis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lacplesis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Horiguchi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lacplesis. Lacplesis obviously looking to wear him down.
Lacplesis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi is looking to score with low kicks.
Horiguchi throws a big shot that misses.
Lacplesis avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lacplesis lands a leg kick that knocks Horiguchi off balance momentarily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lacplesis lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Horiguchi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Horiguchi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lacplesis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Humors Lacplesis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Horiguchi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Horiguchi lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Lacplesis misses with a leg kick.
Nice cross by Horiguchi.
Lacplesis scores with a hook to the body. Horiguchi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Horiguchi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Horiguchi throws a leg kick which misses Lacplesis's front leg but catches the back leg as Lacplesis tries to avoid it.
Horiguchi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lacplesis throws a body shot but no joy.
Horiguchi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lacplesis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Horiguchi cracks Lacplesis with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lacplesis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Horiguchi moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lacplesis misses with a hook.
Horiguchi throws a half hearted mid kick.
A cross from Lacplesis lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lacplesis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Horiguchi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lacplesis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lacplesis throws the left hand but Horiguchi avoids the punch easily.
Horiguchi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Horiguchi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Horiguchi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lacplesis.
A nice inside leg kick there by Horiguchi. That's going to slow Lacplesis down.
Horiguchi scores with a push kick.
Horiguchi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Horiguchi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Horiguchi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Horiguchi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lacplesis has Horiguchi up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lacplesis.
Horiguchi lands a right hand.
Horiguchi tries to pull guard but Lacplesis holds him up against the cage and eventually Horiguchi drops back down to his feet.
Horiguchi tries to throw a body punch but Lacplesis avoids it by throwing Horiguchi back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horiguchi misses with a hook to the ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Horiguchi tries to throw a body punch but Lacplesis avoids it by throwing Horiguchi back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Horiguchi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lacplesis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lacplesis misses with some punches.
A short left from Horiguchi.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Horiguchi misses with a body punch.
Lacplesis breaks the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lacplesis. Horiguchi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lacplesis blocks a jab.
Lacplesis takes a swing at Horiguchi's ribcage but misses.
Horiguchi closes the distance and clinches.
Horiguchi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lacplesis backwards.
Lacplesis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Horiguchi backwards.
Horiguchi jumps guard but Lacplesis turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Horiguchi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lacplesis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Horiguchi backwards.
Lacplesis lands with a left to the head.
Lacplesis's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Horiguchi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Horiguchi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Horiguchi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Horiguchi tries to pull guard but Lacplesis holds him up against the cage and eventually Horiguchi drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akaro Horiguchi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lacplesis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lacplesis lands an uppercut.
Lacplesis misses with a punch on the inside.
Lacplesis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Horiguchi.
Lacplesis can't find room to land a body shot as Horiguchi controls the action.
Nice elbow from Horiguchi.
Lacplesis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Horiguchi blocking some punches.
Lacplesis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lacplesis takes a knee right on the jaw!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horiguchi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lacplesis backwards.
Lacplesis misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horiguchi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lacplesis's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lacplesis.
Horiguchi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lacplesis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Horiguchi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Horiguchi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Horiguchi ducks under a wild hook from Lacplesis.
Horiguchi scores with a hook.
Horiguchi 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.
Lacplesis misses with a low kick.
Horiguchi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lacplesis manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Lacplesis misses.
Lacplesis blocks a head kick by Horiguchi.
Lacplesis misses with a leg kick
letting Horiguchi counter with a right hand.
Lacplesis throws a right hand that misses
and Horiguchi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Horiguchi misses with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fight stays on the outside here - Horiguchi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akaro Horiguchi clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lacplesis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Horiguchi manages to avoid it.
Lacplesis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body punch from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi tries to clinch but Lacplesis moves out of range.
Lacplesis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Horiguchi throws an off balance right hand
and Lacplesis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Horiguchi wants to clinch.
Horiguchi cracks Lacplesis with an open hand slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horiguchi throws a shot to the body.
Horiguchi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Horiguchi tests Lacplesis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Horiguchi connects with a body shot.
Lacplesis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Horiguchi was well out of range. Poor timing from Lacplesis.
Akaro Horiguchi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horiguchi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lacplesis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Horiguchi was well out of range. Poor timing from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lacplesis tries to clinch but Horiguchi moves away
and Horiguchi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lacplesis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lacplesis takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Lacplesis on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Horiguchi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lacplesis throws a lazy uppercut
and Horiguchi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Lacplesis throws a leg kick which misses Horiguchi's front leg but catches the back leg as Horiguchi tries to avoid it.
Lacplesis clinches with his opponent.
Horiguchi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lacplesis backwards.
Lacplesis lands a hook that snaps the head of Horiguchi backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lacplesis misses with a body punch.
Horiguchi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Horiguchi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lacplesis's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lacplesis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lacplesis is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Horiguchi is keeping busy.
Horiguchi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lacplesis lands a body punch.
Lacplesis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lacplesis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lacplesis.
Horiguchi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lacplesis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Horiguchi misses with an elbow strike.
Lacplesis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Horiguchi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lacplesis working aggressively here.
Horiguchi blocking some punches.
Lacplesis has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lacplesis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Lacplesis.
Horiguchi misses with a punch on the inside.
Lacplesis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lacplesis misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lacplesis.
Horiguchi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lacplesis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Horiguchi's elbow.
Lacplesis scores with a nice hook to the head.
Horiguchi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Horiguchi jumps guard but Lacplesis turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Horiguchi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short right from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Horiguchi misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lacplesis.
Horiguchi is trying to pull guard but Lacplesis turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lacplesis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Horiguchi backwards.
Horiguchi misses with an elbow strike.
Lacplesis blocks the elbow strike.
Lacplesis scores with a knee to the head.
Horiguchi wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horiguchi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Horiguchi lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lacplesis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Horiguchi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lacplesis's elbow.
A right hand to the body from Horiguchi.
Lacplesis blocks an elbow strike from Horiguchi.
Lacplesis struggles to land a body shot inside as Horiguchi controls his hands.
Horiguchi pulls guard effortlessly.
Lacplesis stopping the sweep attempt from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Akaro Horiguchi will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.
Horiguchi missing with a left hand there. Lacplesis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Horiguchi throws a low kick but Lacplesis moves out of range easily.
Lacplesis checks the leg kick.
Horiguchi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lacplesis now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Horiguchi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lacplesis on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lacplesis scores with the left hand. Horiguchi knows he should have avoided that one.
Lacplesis cracks Horiguchi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lacplesis misses the jab.
Horiguchi throws a solid leg kick but Lacplesis takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Horiguchi.
Lacplesis throws a looping overhand right but Horiguchi ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Lacplesis misses.
Lacplesis throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lacplesis cracks Horiguchi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Horiguchi misses with a looping left.
Horiguchi scores with a hook to the body. Lacplesis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lacplesis misses with a low kick as Horiguchi jumps back.
Horiguchi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Horiguchi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Horiguchi blocks a jab.
Lacplesis scores with a body shot.
Lacplesis swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Horiguchi.
Horiguchi misses with a left hand
and Lacplesis counters with an outside leg kick.
Horiguchi wants to land a leg kick but Lacplesis is out of range.
Horiguchi moves out of range of the strikes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Horiguchi.
Lacplesis looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Horiguchi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lacplesis misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Horiguchi.
A shot in the inside from Lacplesis.
Horiguchi throws a punch but it's blocked by Lacplesis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lacplesis tries to work over Horiguchi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lacplesis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Horiguchi's elbow.
Horiguchi breaks from the clinch.
A jab from Lacplesis misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Horiguchi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Horiguchi throws a series of punches but Lacplesis avoids them all with ease.
Horiguchi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Horiguchi just misses with a punch to the body.
Horiguchi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lacplesis's sensitive parts.
Horiguchi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A big left from Horiguchi misses.
Lacplesis will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Horiguchi is looking to counter punch.
Lacplesis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lacplesis throws a jab but it's blocked by Horiguchi.
Horiguchi lands a jab-cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lacplesis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Horiguchi.
Lacplesis misses with a wild body shot.
A jab lands there for Lacplesis.
Horiguchi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lacplesis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Horiguchi tries to clinch up.
Horiguchi looks to throw the jab but Lacplesis is out of range.
Lacplesis throws a hook but Horiguchi blocks it.
Lacplesis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice shot lands for Lacplesis.
Lacplesis misses with a hook.
Lacplesis missing with a left hand there. Horiguchi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from Horiguchi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Horiguchi moves in looking to clinch but Lacplesis pushes him off.
Horiguchi throws a head kick that misses
and Lacplesis counters with a right hand to the body.
Horiguchi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Horiguchi tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horiguchi misses with a hook.
Horiguchi backing away here, and Lacplesis unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Horiguchi misses with a low kick.
Lacplesis throws a big shot that misses.
Horiguchi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Horiguchi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lacplesis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Horiguchi manages to avoid it.
Lacplesis lands with a right hand.
Lacplesis misses with a body kick.
Lacplesis on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lacplesis throws a quick inside leg kick.
Horiguchi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lacplesis.
Horiguchi keeps Lacplesis at a distance using the push kick.
Horiguchi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lacplesis ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lacplesis tries to keep at a distance but Horiguchi has taken the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lacplesis.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Humors Lacplesis.
I think Lacplesis 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:48
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Humors Lacplesis!
Humors Lacplesis is the new lightweight champion!
After the fight, Humors Lacplesis was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Manuel Neuer (ranked 1592 p4p, 1310 weight class) and Ted Bundy (ranked 200 p4p, 171 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Manuel Neuer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ted Bundy!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neuer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bundy moves away.
Bundy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Neuer throws a head kick but Bundy moves out of range.
Neuer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Neuer throws the kick towards the body but Bundy avoids it.
Bundy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bundy blocks a jab.
Neuer throws a looping overhand right but Bundy ducks down to avoid it.
Neuer misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neuer misses with a wild body shot.
Neuer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
 It looks like Ted Bundy has been cut.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Neuer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bundy gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bundy gets full guard.
Neuer throws a big elbow that misses.
Bundy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bundy has an active guard here but Neuer has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bundy moves into full guard.
Bundy working a defensive guard here.
Bundy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Neuer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bundy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Neuer wants to control from the top but Bundy keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neuer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bundy is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bundy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bundy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Neuer slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Neuer scoring with punches from side control.
Neuer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bundy keeps working.
Bundy regains half guard.
Bundy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Neuer seems content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bundy is pressing down on Neuer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bundy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bundy wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Neuer is now in half guard.
Neuer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bundy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bundy manages to get to full guard.
Neuer wants to pass the guard but Bundy is keeping the position.
Bundy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Neuer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bundy keeping moving, preventing Neuer from controlling successfully.
Neuer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bundy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Neuer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Neuer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neuer trying to control but Bundy is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Neuer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Neuer pushes down on Bundy's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Neuer 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.
Bundy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Neuer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Neuer's back!
Bundy has the hooks in. Neuer is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Bundy patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Neuer preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Bundy.
Neuer tries to escape but Bundy has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Bundy is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Bundy gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Bundy gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Bundy apologises and we restart here on the feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Neuer misses the jab.
Bundy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Manuel Neuer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Neuer looks to throw the jab but Bundy is out of range.
Neuer misses with a wild body shot.
Bundy with the counter takedown but Neuer avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Manuel Neuer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ted Bundy's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Neuer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bundy.
Neuer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bundy moves away.
Bundy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Neuer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bundy.
Bundy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Neuer.
Bundy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neuer cracks a nice hook into Bundy's ribs.
Neuer looks to score with a jab to the body but Bundy is just out of range.
Bundy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neuer throws an off balance right hand
and Bundy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bundy throwing strikes from guard but Neuer blocks nicely.
Bundy passes Neuer's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Neuer regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bundy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bundy won't allow Neuer to sweep him here.
Bundy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Neuer is keeping the position for now.
Bundy advances to half guard.
Bundy passes to side control.
Neuer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bundy has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Neuer!
Neuer is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at JAG Battle Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neuer is looking to get to half guard.
Bundy lands with some strikes.
Neuer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Neuer bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Ted Bundy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Neuer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Neuer trying to control the position from guard on top but Bundy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Our spies down at at Finnish Elite Sport and Fitness Center inform us that Bundy has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Bundy looking to control.
Neuer trying to control the position from guard on top but Bundy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bundy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Neuer trying to control but Bundy is working from the bottom.
Neuer is pushing down on Bundy's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bundy is fighting to maintain full guard but Neuer has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bundy wants to improve his position but Neuer is controlling well.
Bundy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Neuer pulls his head out easily.
Bundy moves into full guard.
Bundy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bundy keeping full guard, as Neuer tries to pass.
Neuer works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Neuer is trying to control the action in half guard but Bundy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bundy wants to control but Neuer is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neuer passes the guard and advances to mount!
Bundy wants to hold on but Neuer pushes him away.
Bundy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Neuer trying to control but Bundy is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Neuer throws some wild stikes that Bundy manages to avoid easily.
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 Manuel Neuer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ted Bundy's cut.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Neuer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bundy moves away.
Bundy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Neuer defends it well.
Neuer just misses with a punch to the body.
Neuer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bundy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Neuer defends it well.
A jab from Neuer misses.
And Bundy tries to counter it with a takedown but Neuer pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Neuer lands a body shot.
Neuer decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neuer thows a huge punch but Bundy dodges it nicely.
Bundy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neuer trying to mount his opponent but Bundy defends it.
Bundy is staying active underneath Neuer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bundy actively working from the bottom here.
Bundy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Neuer is working away from the top position though.
Neuer is controlling the pace.
Bundy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bundy is not content to let Neuer control the position.
Bundy trying to hold on to Neuer's head to control him but Neuer postures up.
Neuer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bundy keeps working.
Neuer is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ted Bundy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bundy is staying active underneath Neuer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bundy actively working from the bottom here.
Neuer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bundy can do to turn this around?
Neuer is keen to just control but Bundy is a slippery customer.
Bundy actively working from the bottom here.
Neuer trying to control from half guard but Bundy is working away.
Bundy looking for submissions off his back.
Neuer with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bundy actively working from the bottom here.
Neuer is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Neuer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neuer perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Neuer works his way into full mount!
Neuer trying to control but Bundy is having none of it.
The referee warns Bundy that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Neuer prevents Bundy from getting the reversal.
Bundy is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Bundy working to try and regain half guard.
Neuer looking to control but Bundy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bundy gets back to half guard.
Bundy actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bundy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Neuer pulls his head out easily.
Bundy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Neuer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Neuer tries to pass to full mount but Bundy defends it.
Bundy moves into full guard.
Neuer wants to control from the top but Bundy keeps moving.
Bundy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Neuer tries to free his leg and advance position but Bundy is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bundy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Neuer defends it easily.
Bundy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Neuer defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manuel Neuer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Neuer has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manuel Neuer!
Manuel Neuer made sure to mention his sponsor, Urban Fighter in his post fight interview.
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