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GC 418 Christie vs. Mantle PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Todd Packer (ranked 4463 p4p, 4062 weight class) and Andy Coooie Cobber (ranked 557 p4p, 521 weight class). Andy Coooie Cobber will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Good wrestling
Great elbows
Very quick |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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 26 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Todd Packer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andy Coooie Cobber!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coooie Cobber fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Coooie Cobber swats away the attempt to clinch by Packer.
Packer wants to clinch.
Coooie Cobber listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Coooie Cobber fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Coooie Cobber circles away from the clinch attempt
and Coooie Cobber counters with a three punch combo that has Packer backing up. Packer nods at Coooie Cobber to acknowledge the strikes.
Packer wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Packer moves to clinch but Coooie Cobber breaks away
and Coooie Cobber counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Packer thinking.
Packer rushes Coooie Cobber and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Coooie Cobber misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Packer fails to land.
Packer misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Packer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Coooie Cobber fails to land.
Coooie Cobber lands a shoulder strike.
Coooie Cobber breaks the clinch.
Coooie Cobber cracks Packer with an open hand slap.
Packer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Packer wants to clinch.
Coooie Cobber looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Packer moves in looking to clinch but Coooie Cobber pushes him off.
Coooie Cobber throws out a powerful jab.
Packer wants to clinch
and Coooie Cobber counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Packer tries to clinch but Coooie Cobber is having none of it.
It seemed like Coooie Cobber was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Coooie Cobber swats away the attempt to clinch by Packer.
Packer tries to keep at a distance but Coooie Cobber has taken the fight into the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Coooie Cobber just misses with a elbow thrown towards Packer's brow.
Packer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Coooie Cobber backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Packer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Coooie Cobber has a couple of punches blocked by Packer.
Coooie Cobber working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Packer misses with the head strike.
Packer throws a head punch that misses.
Coooie Cobber breaks from the clinch.
Coooie Cobber forces Packer back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Coooie Cobber.
Packer throws a punch but it's blocked by Coooie Cobber.
Coooie Cobber lands a hook that snaps the head of Packer backwards.
Still in the clinch, Packer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Coooie Cobber scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Packer.
Coooie Cobber lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Packer backwards.
Coooie Cobber takes a shot to the head.
Coooie Cobber doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Coooie Cobber breaks from the clinch.
Coooie Cobber gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Packer.
Packer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Coooie Cobber breaks from the clinch.
Packer clinches up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coooie Cobber blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Coooie Cobber tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Packer swings wildly with an uppercut but Coooie Cobber uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coooie Cobber manages to break the clinch.
Packer tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Coooie Cobber counters with a two punch combo.
Coooie Cobber's corner calls for a 1-2. Coooie Cobber obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Coooie Cobber lands a head kick!
Packer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Coooie Cobber manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Coooie Cobber scoring well with a low kick there.
Packer doesn't manage to clinch there - Coooie Cobber circles away.
Coooie Cobber thinks about the counter body kick.
Coooie Cobber jabs Packer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Good shot there by Coooie Cobber.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Packer tries to clinch but Coooie Cobber is having none of it.
Packer tries to clinch but Coooie Cobber moves out of range.
Coooie Cobber takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Packer tries to clinch
and Coooie Cobber connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Coooie Cobber's coach down at New York Training Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Coooie Cobber's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Coooie Cobber slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Packer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Packer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Packer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Coooie Cobber thuds his shin into the meat of Packer's side.
Packer clinches with his opponent.
Coooie Cobber throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Packers head.
Coooie Cobber escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Coooie Cobber has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Coooie Cobber works Packer's body with a nice hook.
Coooie Cobber closes the distance and pushes Packer back into the cage.
Coooie Cobber lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Packer working aggressively here.
Packer misses with a punch on the inside.
Packer throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Coooie Cobber.
Packer throws a punch but it's blocked by Coooie Cobber.
Coooie Cobber manages to break the clinch.
Packer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good standup being displayed there by Coooie Cobber as he connects with a hook.
Packer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Coooie Cobber throws a series of strikes that have Packer backpedaling.
Coooie Cobber swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Coooie Cobber shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Packer eats them both and turns towards Coooie Cobber to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Coooie Cobber dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Coooie Cobber swats away the attempt to clinch by Packer.
Packer forces Coooie Cobber back against the cage and clinches.
Packer blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Packer fails to land.
Coooie Cobber breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Packer rushes Coooie Cobber and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Coooie Cobber lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Packer.
Packer pushes Coooie Cobber back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Packer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Packer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Coooie Cobber blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Packer blocks the elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coooie Cobber blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Packer working aggressively here.
Packer misses with some punches.
Coooie Cobber throws a punch but it's blocked by Packer.
Coooie Cobber breaks the clinch.
Coooie Cobber moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coooie Cobber breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Coooie Cobber has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Packer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Packer has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Coooie Cobber pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Packer has Coooie Cobber up against the cage in a clinch.
Coooie Cobber swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Coooie Cobber's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Coooie Cobber forces Packer back against the cage and clinches.
Coooie Cobber lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Coooie Cobber fails to land.
Packer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Packer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Packer misses with a punch on the inside.
Coooie Cobber with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Packer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice elbow from Coooie Cobber.
Coooie Cobber blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Still in the clinch, Packer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Packer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Packer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Coooie Cobber escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coooie Cobber circles away from the clinch attempt.
Coooie Cobber thuds his right hand into Packer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Packer is looking to clinch.
Coooie Cobber rushes Packer and presses him up against the cage.
Coooie Cobber manages to break the clinch.
Andy Coooie Cobber seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Coooie Cobber rushes Packer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Coooie Cobber tries a body shot but Packer blocks it.
Coooie Cobber throws a punch but it's blocked by Packer.
Packer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Coooie Cobber.
Packer misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Coooie Cobber.
Coooie Cobber throws an elbow that misses.
Packer swings wildly with an uppercut but Coooie Cobber uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coooie Cobber blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Coooie Cobber breaks from the clinch.
Coooie Cobber closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Coooie Cobber.
Coooie Cobber blocking some punches.
Packer misses with some punches.
Coooie Cobber tries to land knees in the clinch but Packer avoids the damage to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coooie Cobber blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Packer fails to land.
Coooie Cobber misses with a short punch on the inside.
Coooie Cobber working aggressively here.
Packer takes a shot to the head.
Coooie Cobber swings wildly with an uppercut but Packer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coooie Cobber lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Packer working aggressively here.
Coooie Cobber misses with a punch on the inside.
Packer throws a head punch that misses.
Coooie Cobber swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Packer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Packer fails to land.
Packer lands a right hand.
Coooie Cobber breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Coooie Cobber has closed the distance and engaged Packer in a clinch.
Coooie Cobber swings wildly with an uppercut but Packer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coooie Cobber lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Packer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Coooie Cobber backwards.
Coooie Cobber lands with a short shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Coooie Cobber.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Packer.
Packer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Packer working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Packer.
Packer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Coooie Cobber blocks an uppercut.
Packer misses with a punch on the inside.
Packer swings wildly with an uppercut but Coooie Cobber uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coooie Cobber misses with some punches.
Packer misses with some punches.
Packer has a couple of punches blocked by Coooie Cobber.
Packer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Coooie Cobber backwards.
Packer has a couple of punches blocked by Coooie Cobber.
Coooie Cobber lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coooie Cobber tries a knee to the head but Packer blocks it.
Andy Coooie Cobber seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Coooie Cobber using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Packer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Coooie Cobber tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Coooie Cobber struggles to land a body shot inside as Packer controls his hands.
Coooie Cobber's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Packer tries to close the distance and clinch but Coooie Cobber swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Andy Coooie Cobber 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. And we move into the final round!
Packer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Coooie Cobber manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Coooie Cobber clinches up with Packer and pushes him back against the cage.
Coooie Cobber breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Coooie Cobber displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Coooie Cobber has managed to clinch.
Packer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Coooie Cobber lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Packer backwards.
Packer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Coooie Cobber obliges.
Packer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Coooie Cobber blocking some punches.
Coooie Cobber lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Coooie Cobber lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coooie Cobber's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice elbow from Coooie Cobber.
Coooie Cobber manages to break the clinch.
Coooie Cobber connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Packer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Coooie Cobber lands with a left to the head.
Coooie Cobber works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Coooie Cobber manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coooie Cobber avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Coooie Cobber clinches with his opponent.
Coooie Cobber pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Coooie Cobber turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Coooie Cobber gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Coooie Cobber tries a body shot but Packer blocks it.
Coooie Cobber lands an uppercut.
Coooie Cobber blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Coooie Cobber blocks an uppercut.
Coooie Cobber blocks an uppercut.
Coooie Cobber struggles to land a body shot inside as Packer controls his hands.
Coooie Cobber lands with a light punch inside.
Packer working aggressively here.
Coooie Cobber pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Packer has a couple of punches blocked by Coooie Cobber.
Knees in the clinch landing for Coooie Cobber.
Coooie Cobber misses with the head strike.
Coooie Cobber lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Packer throws a punch but it's blocked by Coooie Cobber.
Coooie Cobber breaks the clinch.
Andy Coooie Cobber is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coooie Cobber pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Packer back to the cage. Coooie Cobber follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Coooie Cobber is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Packer doesn't manage to clinch there - Coooie Cobber circles away.
Packer wants to clinch
and Coooie Cobber counters with a series of strikes. Packer will be more careful next time no doubt.
Packer moves to clinch but Coooie Cobber breaks away
and Coooie Cobber counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Danga de danga de dang - Coooie Cobber scores with a four punch combination!
Packer moves in looking to clinch but Coooie Cobber pushes him off.
Coooie Cobber lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Packer clinches.
Packer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Coooie Cobber working aggressively here.
Packer throws a punch but it's blocked by Coooie Cobber.
Packer has a couple of punches blocked by Coooie Cobber.
Packer throws a head punch that misses.
Coooie Cobber lands a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Packer throws a head punch that misses.
Packer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Packer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Packer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Packer working aggressively here.
Packer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Packer pushes Coooie Cobber back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Packer.
Packer misses with the head strike.
Coooie Cobber blocking some punches.
Packer working aggressively here.
Coooie Cobber blocking some punches.
Coooie Cobber breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Packer wants to clinch but Coooie Cobber slips to the side
and Coooie Cobber counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Packer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Coooie Cobber manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Andy Coooie Cobber is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A decent looking cross lands there for Coooie Cobber.
Coooie Cobber is looking to slow Packer down with leg kicks.
Coooie Cobber throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Coooie Cobber clinches up with Packer and pushes him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Packer swings wildly with an uppercut but Coooie Cobber uses good head movement to avoid it.
Packer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Packer misses with some punches.
Coooie Cobber blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Packer misses with the head strike.
Coooie Cobber blocking some punches.
Packer lands with a light punch inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andy Coooie Cobber comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Coooie Cobber has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andy Coooie Cobber!
Andy Coooie Cobber decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Loris (ranked 1711 p4p, 22942 weight class) and Felix Jaroslav (ranked 186 p4p, 558 weight class). Jaroslav has chosen The Sound of Running Feet as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hugo Loris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Felix Jaroslav!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loris throws the kick towards the body but Jaroslav avoids it.
Loris throws a series of punches but Jaroslav moves out of range.
Loris missing with a left hand there. Jaroslav was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Loris scores with a jab. Jaroslav acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jaroslav walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loris throws a solid leg kick but Jaroslav takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Loris.
Jaroslav feints the counter takedown.
Jaroslav keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loris throws a hook but Jaroslav avoids it easily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Jaroslav avoids a kick to the body.
Jaroslav feints the counter takedown.
Jaroslav slips under a jab.
Loris throws a body kick that misses
and Jaroslav counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Loris tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Jaroslav manages to move to mount!
Loris tries to lock up and control but Jaroslav gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Loris tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loris wants to hold on but Jaroslav pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Loris is looking to get to half guard.
Loris tries to lock up and control but Jaroslav gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Loris tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Loris is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Loris is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Loris tries to lock up and control but Jaroslav gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Loris really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Loris reaches up to try and control the position but Jaroslav seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Loris rolls and tries to escape and now Jaroslav has his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loris looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Jaroslav has good solid back control here.
Loris trying to control the hands but Jaroslav breaks the grip.
Loris is trying to stand back up.
Loris is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Jaroslav.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Loris really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Jaroslav's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
Loris is trying to break free.
Loris trying to control the action but Jaroslav just sinks the hooks in.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Loris wants to escape the position.
Loris breaks Jaroslav's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
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 Hugo Loris will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jaroslav takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Loris tries a head kick but it misses.
And Jaroslav tries to counter it with a takedown but Loris pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jaroslav uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Loris.
Jaroslav drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Loris defends it well.
Loris throws a leg kick
and Jaroslav counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Loris!
Loris struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loris tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jaroslav wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jaroslav has control of an arm but Loris manages to advance to Jaroslav's back!
Loris throwing wild punches that miss their target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaroslav takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Jaroslav wants to get back to his feet.
Loris punches the canvas rather than the man.
Loris tries to keep control of the position but Jaroslav is staying busy.
Loris is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jaroslav is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Loris lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Jaroslav.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Loris. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Loris throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Jaroslav!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loris throwing sloppy strikes.
Hugo Loris overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Loris controlling the position well here. Jaroslav rolled but Loris kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Loris throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Loris is punishing Jaroslav with strikes - can he finish him?!
Loris is landing with strikes. Jaroslav can't take much more of this.
Loris lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Jaroslav.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Loris throws strikes from the back but Jaroslav rolls nicely and manages to end up in full guard. Nice work by Jaroslav.
Loris missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loris trying to control the position from guard on top but Jaroslav is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Loris connects with a couple of short punches.
Loris throws a strike but Jaroslav rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Loris is trying to control the position but Jaroslav postures up.
Loris is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jaroslav is aware though and is defending well.
Loris has control of Jaroslav's left arm, preventing Jaroslav from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Loris trying to keep a closed guard but Jaroslav is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loris looking to control but Jaroslav passes into half guard.
Loris is trying to control but Jaroslav manages to pass to mount!
Loris wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Loris trying to control the position but Jaroslav manages to sink in the hooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hugo Loris dominated that second round.
That's time! Loris's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Loris throws a lazy body kick
and Jaroslav counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Loris looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Loris is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jaroslav defends well.
Loris working a defensive guard but Jaroslav manages to pass into side control anyway.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Loris's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jaroslav decides to stand back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Loris misses the target.
Jaroslav drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Loris defends it well.
Jaroslav takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Felix Jaroslav is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Loris lands with a slapping head kick.
Jaroslav takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jaroslav ducks under a wild hook from Loris.
Jaroslav feints the counter takedown.
Loris throws a leg kick
and Jaroslav counters with a shoot takedown. Loris fights it but they end up in guard.
Hugo Loris is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaroslav stands up from Loris's guard - Jaroslav perhaps looking for a knockout.
Jaroslav moves out of range as Loris strikes.
Jaroslav gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in 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!
Loris slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jaroslav controlling Loris's posture.
Loris looking to sit in guard and control but Jaroslav gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loris looking to control.
Loris seems keen to control Jaroslav's posture.
Loris trying to keep a closed guard but Jaroslav is proving a slippery customer.
Loris has a closed guard, preventing Jaroslav from standing up.
Loris pulls Jaroslav in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Loris is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jaroslav trying to stand up but can't free himself from Loris's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Felix Jaroslav.
I think Loris 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hugo Loris!
After the fight, Hugo Loris 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Syd Rummel (ranked 2138 p4p, 2407 weight class) and Hueng Son (ranked 67 p4p, 79 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Syd Rummel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hueng Son!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Son throws a hook but Rummel avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Rummel misses its target.
Rummel swings for the body but Son moves out of range.
Son buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A jab from Rummel misses.
Rummel tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rummel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Son works Rummel's body with a nice hook.
Son throws a body punch but Rummel moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Son. Rummel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rummel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Son uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rummel.
Rummel works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Son rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rummel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rummel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rummel 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.
Rummel throws a predictable looking body shot
and Son counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rummel thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Son fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rummel on the side of the head.
A shot to the liver by Rummel. Beautiful body shot.
Rummel misses with a wild body shot.
Rummel has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Son finds it's way round the side to connect with Rummel's head.
Rummel misses the shot to the body.
Rummel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Son circles away.
Son scores with a hook to the body. Rummel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Son enables Rummel to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Son manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Rummel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Son is looking to stand up but Rummel isn't so interested in that idea.
Son utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rummel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rummel throws a big elbow that misses.
Son working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rummel.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rummel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Son is keeping the position for now.
Son wants to get back to his feet but Rummel is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rummel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rummel won't allow Son to get back to his feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rummel slips under a jab.
Rummel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Son misses with an uppercut. Rummel saw that one coming.
Rummel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Son. Son obviously looking to wear him down.
Hueng Son seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rummel misses with a wild body shot.
Rummel gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Son.
Rummel stuffs the takedown attempt from Son. Son gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Rummel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rummel gets a clinch.
Son is trying to maintain a safe position but Rummel gets an underhook and turns Son into the cage.
Son lands with a right to the head.
Rummel goes for a takedown attempt but Son pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Son misses with a wild body shot.
Son lands a nice shot to the body.
Son throws a body punch but Rummel moves out of range.
Son jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Son swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Son scoring well with a low kick there.
Son tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rummel was well out of range. Poor timing from Son.
An attempted straight right counter from Rummel misses the target.
Son uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rummel.
Son with the counter takedown but Rummel avoids it easily.
Son cracks Rummel with an open hand slap.
Son throws a chopping leg kick but Rummel manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rummel appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good exchange - Son coming out on top.
 It looks like Syd Rummel has been cut.
Son keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rummel.
Son with a nice cross.
 Rummel is rocked!
Rummel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Son.
Son swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Rummel misses its target.
Son misses the shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hueng Son dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Syd Rummel's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rummel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rummel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Son throws out a loose jab but Rummel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Son avoids the body shot from Rummel.
Rummel chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Son can pounce on him.
Son looks to land a right hand but Rummel moved out of range.
Son rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rummel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rummel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Son.
Rummel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Son. Son obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Son scores with a jab to the body.
Rummel takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rummel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Son lands a big right hand that sends Rummel crashing to the mat! Son stays standing though and waves Rummel back to his feet!
Oh Rummel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rummel walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Son swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hueng Son!
Hueng Son bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roc Le Phat (ranked 1939 p4p, 1425 weight class) and Jean Cristopher La Vellei (ranked 279 p4p, 213 weight class). Le Phat comes to the cage accompanied by Bonita Applebum. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Good gas tank |
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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 18 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Roc Le Phat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jean Cristopher La Vellei!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
La Vellei throws out a loose jab but Le Phat uses good head movement to avoid it.
A low kick from La Vellei is predictable there
and Le Phat decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in La Vellei's guard.
La Vellei keeping moving, preventing Le Phat from controlling successfully.
La Vellei escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Le Phat gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Le Phat got a little sloppy there for a moment and La Vellei has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Le Phat has managed to get both his arms back between La Vellei's legs - danger averted.
La Vellei is trying to keep Le Phat in close.
Le Phat is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Vellei is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Le Phat content to stall in guard here.
Le Phat looking to pass the guard.
La Vellei is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
La Vellei looking for a guillotine here but Le Phat defends easily.
Le Phat forces his way into half guard.
Le Phat 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.
La Vellei has hold of Le Phat's hands but Le Phat slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
La Vellei tries to get to full guard but Le Phat has control of the leg.
Le Phat not doing much here.
La Vellei looking for submissions off his back.
La Vellei is looking to control Le Phat's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can La Vellei avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
La Vellei is looking for a sweep. Le Phat is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Le Phat trying to control the action but La Vellei is working from the bottom.
Le Phat content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
La Vellei wants to get back to full guard.
Le Phat takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Le Phat landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Le Phat thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
La Vellei actively working from the bottom here.
Le Phat throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
La Vellei on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Le Phat wants to control but La Vellei is keeping him busy.
Le Phat seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
La Vellei trying to control but Le Phat postures up.
Le Phat throwing shots but La Vellei is blocking nicely.
The fighters are battling for position here. La Vellei manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
La Vellei escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Le Phat gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
La Vellei controls Le Phat momentarily but Le Phat frees himself.
Le Phat stopping the sweep attempt from La Vellei.
La Vellei working for a triangle but Le Phat defends it easily.
La Vellei keeping moving, preventing Le Phat from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Le Phat is really struggling to control La Vellei but he's trying to hold on to the position.
La Vellei keeping full guard, as Le Phat tries to pass.
Le Phat looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Le Phat wants to control from the top but La Vellei keeps moving.
La Vellei has his foot on Le Phat's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Le Phat works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
La Vellei has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Le Phat can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
La Vellei escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Le Phat gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Le Phat is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roc Le Phat dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A combination from La Vellei does no damage.
La Vellei swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Le Phat tries to counter by clinching up but La Vellei breaks away and moves out of range.
Le Phat throws a series of strikes that have La Vellei backpedaling.
La Vellei closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Le Phat to the mat! Le Phat manages to get full guard.
La Vellei must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Le Phat tries to strike from the bottom.
La Vellei lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Roc Le Phat overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
La Vellei trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Le Phat thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
La Vellei throws a big right hand that misses.
Le Phat is looking for a triangle but La Vellei pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
La Vellei tries to stand but Le Phat is controlling from the bottom.
Le Phat manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. La Vellei manages to get himself to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
La Vellei is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Le Phat trying to control but La Vellei is working from the bottom.
Le Phat 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.
Le Phat won't allow La Vellei to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Phat stands up over La Vellei, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
La Vellei is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Le Phat is aware though and is defending well.
Le Phat works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Le Phat trying to control the action but La Vellei is working from the bottom.
Le Phat is looking to advance position but La Vellei won't allow it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Le Phat lands a nice short elbow.
Le Phat wants to take a breather but La Vellei is having none of it.
La Vellei looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Le Phat wants to control but La Vellei is keeping him busy.
La Vellei tries to kick Le Phat off but Le Phat keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Le Phat trying to control the action but La Vellei is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Le Phat is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Le Phat is pressing down on La Vellei's thigh, looking to free his foot. La Vellei is holding on for now.
La Vellei is trying to get back to full guard.
Le Phat wants to advance to full mount but La Vellei doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Le Phat 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.
Le Phat passes La Vellei's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ground and pound from Le Phat.
Ground and pound from Le Phat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
La Vellei actively working from the bottom here.
Nice strikes from Le Phat there.
La Vellei is not content to let Le Phat control the position.
Le Phat stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows La Vellei to get to his feet.
Le Phat gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A combination from Le Phat does no damage.
La Vellei tries a head kick but it misses.
Le Phat with a nice cross.
La Vellei looks to throw the jab but Le Phat is out of range.
No joy there for La Vellei, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
La Vellei takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice uppercut lands for Le Phat. That snapped La Vellei's head back.
Le Phat lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
La Vellei uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Le Phat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Le Phat connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Roc Le Phat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Le Phat throws a big shot that misses.
Le Phat drives through with a takedown into La Vellei's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
La Vellei looking to hit a scissor sweep but Le Phat is one step ahead there.
Le Phat pushes down on La Vellei's leg and manages to get into half guard.
La Vellei wants to get back to full guard.
La Vellei wants to control but Le Phat is keeping busy.
La Vellei won't allow Le Phat to pass to mount.
Le Phat throws a strike but La Vellei avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Le Phat gets to his feet. La Vellei looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
La Vellei slips a jab and a cross from Le Phat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roc Le Phat dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Le Phat lands a jab.
La Vellei scores with a hook.
Le Phat cracks a nice hook into La Vellei's ribs.
Le Phat lunges at La Vellei with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by La Vellei's hand.
Decent striking displayed by Le Phat there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from La Vellei is defended easily by Le Phat.
La Vellei closes this distance looking for a takedown but Le Phat circles away.
La Vellei tries for a takedown but Le Phat circles away easily
and La Vellei takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Roc Le Phat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Cristopher La Vellei.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Phat takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Le Phat misses with an uppercut.
Le Phat misses with an uppercut. La Vellei saw that one coming.
Roc Le Phat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch lands to the side of Le Phat 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Le Phat tries to clinch up but La Vellei circles away and keeps his distance.
Le Phat lands a jab.
Roc Le Phat is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
La Vellei fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
La Vellei avoids a punch combination nicely.
La Vellei throws a hook but Le Phat blocks it.
Le Phat stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A head kick misses from Le Phat.
Le Phat lands with a straight right. La Vellei didn't see that one coming.
Le Phat gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Le Phat controls La Vellei momentarily but La Vellei frees himself.
Le Phat is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that La Vellei can do to turn this around?
La Vellei trying to control the position from guard on top but Le Phat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Le Phat has momentary wrist control but La Vellei slips an elbow through the middle.
La Vellei trying to control the position from guard on top but Le Phat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Le Phat has momentary wrist control but La Vellei slips an elbow through the middle.
Jean Cristopher La Vellei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roc Le Phat is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Le Phat is looking for a triangle but La Vellei pushes his legs off easily.
Le Phat has his foot on La Vellei's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. La Vellei works his way back into a safe position though.
Le Phat is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
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!
La Vellei tries to get to full guard but Le Phat has control of the leg.
Le Phat wants to stand up but La Vellei has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Le Phat working the head and body with strikes.
La Vellei is not content to let Le Phat control the position.
La Vellei wants to control but Le Phat is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le Phat stalling.
Le Phat prevents La Vellei from improving his position.
Le Phat landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
La Vellei wants to get back to full guard.
La Vellei is looking to control Le Phat's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can La Vellei avoid being mounted?
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
La Vellei actively working from the bottom here.
La Vellei actively working from the bottom here.
La Vellei takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Le Phat content to control rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Le Phat prevents La Vellei from improving his position.
Le Phat trying to control the pace.
Le Phat passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for La Vellei!
Le Phat is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Le Phat extends the arm and La Vellei is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roc Le Phat!
After the fight, Roc Le Phat 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Chang (ranked 1116 p4p, 1465 weight class) and Toby Vertongen (ranked 144 p4p, 193 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bruce Chang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Toby Vertongen!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vertongen walks into a straight right hand from Chang.
Chang throws a poor cross that misses
and Chang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chang fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vertongen looks to land a left hand but Chang moved out of range nicely.
Vertongen takes a swing at Chang's ribcage but misses.
Chang takes one on the button.
Vertongen ducks right into an uppercut from Chang.
Vertongen swats away the attempt to clinch by Chang.
Vertongen misses with a hook
and Chang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chang is looking to slow Vertongen down with leg kicks.
Chang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vertongen.
Chang 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.
Chang shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vertongen throws a right and a left that Chang avoids nicely.
An inside leg kick from Chang misses.
Chang scores with a spinning back kick!
Chang connects with a leg kick.
Chang tries to clinch there but Vertongen circles away.
Vertongen blocks the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chang forces Vertongen back against the cage and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Vertongen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vertongen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vertongen throws a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Vertongen misses its intended target.
Vertongen has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Vertongen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chang looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chang wants to land a leg kick but Vertongen is out of range.
Chang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chang looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Chang missing with a left hand there. Vertongen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bruce Chang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chang avoids the body shot from Vertongen.
Chang cracks Vertongen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Chang sizes up Vertongen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Chang doesn't manage to clinch there - Vertongen circles away.
Vertongen walks into a left hand.
Vertongen jabs Chang to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vertongen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chang connects with a nice looking jab.
Chang takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chang connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A big left from Vertongen misses.
Chang is looking to chop away at Vertongen's legs.
Vertongen throws a head kick that misses.
Vertongen throws a hook but Chang blocks it.
Chang looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Chang ducks under a wild hook from Vertongen.
Vertongen misses the jab.
Vertongen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Chang makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chang connects with an inside leg kick.
Vertongen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Chang takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vertongen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vertongen, as that shot connected.
Chang listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Chang keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Chang is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chang misses with a head kick.
Vertongen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vertongen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Chang is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Vertongen looking for submissions off his back.
Chang is working for a submission of some sort.
Vertongen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vertongen looking for submissions off his back.
Vertongen is defending against the submission attempts here by Chang.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chang looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Vertongen is trying to maintain the position but Chang is very close to passing his half guard.
Chang not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vertongen wants to get back to full guard.
Chang is trying to work for a kimura but Vertongen is defending well.
Vertongen wants to control but Chang is keeping busy.
Chang is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vertongen is just riding it out for now. Chang eventually gives up the hold.
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 Bruce Chang will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Vertongen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Chang lands with an uppercut that bounces Vertongen off the cage and back into range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chang looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vertongen steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Chang.
Vertongen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Vertongen throws a looping overhand right but Chang ducks down to avoid it.
Vertongen motions for Chang to come forward. Vertongen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chang is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Chang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chang lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Chang with a jab.
Bruce Chang is winning the standup battle so far.
Chang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chang scoring well with a low kick there.
Vertongen throws a leg kick but Chang checks it.
Chang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vertongen moves away.
Vertongen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Vertongen looks to land a combination. Chang sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vertongen takes a swing at Chang's ribcage but misses.
Vertongen misses the shot to the body.
Chang tried to counter with a leg kick but Vertongen avoided it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vertongen.
Bruce Chang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chang dips to his left and cracks Vertongen with an uppercut!
Chang wants to clinch.
Vertongen misses with a low kick.
Chang staying out of range there.
Chang darts in and clinches Vertongen up against the cage.
Vertongen has a couple of punches blocked by Chang.
Vertongen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chang drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vertongen pulls his leg out and moves away.
Vertongen misses the shot to the body.
That kick from Chang tenderised Vertongen's leg. Vertongen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Vertongen shoots in but no luck this time.
Chang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vertongen.
Chang throws a body punch but Vertongen moves out of range.
Vertongen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vertongen slips under a jab.
Chang tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chang clinches up against the cage.
Vertongen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chang lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vertongen blocks an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vertongen breaks from the clinch.
Chang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chang scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Vertongen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vertongen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chang tries to clinch there but Vertongen circles away.
Vertongen feints a counter leg kick.
A cross from Chang lands.
Chang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vertongen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Vertongen with a poor takedown
and Chang counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bruce Chang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toby Vertongen.
Chang wants to clinch up but Vertongen keeps it at a distance.
Chang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chang throwing a counter right hand but Vertongen manages to avoid it.
Chang tries to clinch but Vertongen moves away
and Vertongen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Chang's knee momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vertongen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A combination from Chang does no damage.
Vertongen misses with a wild body shot.
Vertongen throws a body shot but no joy.
Vertongen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vertongen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Chang rushes Vertongen and presses him up against the cage.
Chang lands a left hand.
Vertongen can't find room to land a body shot as Chang controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Vertongen.
Chang lands with a light punch inside.
Chang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vertongen's elbow.
Vertongen is looking to break free of the clinch but Chang has double underhooks.
Vertongen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vertongen manages to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vertongen.
Chang moves in looking to clinch but Vertongen pushes him off.
Chang tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vertongen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chang slips under a jab from Vertongen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vertongen connects with a solid leg kick.
Chang drops his hands momentarily and Vertongen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Vertongen with a nice calf kick.
Chang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vertongen! But no joy.
Vertongen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vertongen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vertongen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chang avoids it really well and circles away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Chang darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Chang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vertongen moves away.
Chang takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The fighters circling - Vertongen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chang lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
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 Bruce Chang will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Vertongen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vertongen tries a low kick but Chang avoids it.
Vertongen throws a body punch but Chang moves out of range.
Good work by Vertongen as he checks the leg kick.
Chang slips under a jab.
Chang throws a body shot but no joy.
Vertongen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Vertongen tries to score with a low kick but Chang moves his leg out of the way.
Chang gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vertongen.
Vertongen throws a lazy right hand but Chang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Vertongen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Vertongen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Chang lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Chang misses its intended target.
Chang is looking to clinch but Vertongen is avoiding it.
Vertongen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Chang throws a lazy uppercut
and Vertongen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chang is looking to clinch but Vertongen is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vertongen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Vertongen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vertongen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chang but Chang pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chang uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Vertongen moves out of range as Chang strikes.
Chang wants to clinch up but Vertongen keeps it at a distance.
Vertongen throws a leg kick that misses.
Chang fires out a quick counter leg kick but Vertongen just manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Chang.
Chang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chang dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vertongen. That did some damage!
A leg kick checked by Chang.
A big right from Chang misses.
Chang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chang lands with a slapping head kick.
Chang takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Toby Vertongen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vertongen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chang throws a body punch but Vertongen moves out of range.
Vertongen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vertongen tried to score with a low kick but Chang checks it.
Chang moves out of range as Vertongen strikes.
Vertongen throws a big shot that misses.
Vertongen misses the shot to the body.
Vertongen checks a leg kick.
Chang takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Chang loads up on a big right hand but Vertongen slips the punch.
Chang misses with a low kick.
Vertongen misses with a leg kick.
Chang jabs at Vertongen's body.
Chang uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vertongen has time to react.
Vertongen misses with a looping right.
Chang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vertongen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bruce Chang is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chang clinches with his opponent.
Chang has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vertongen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Vertongen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Vertongen on the inside.
Vertongen is looking to break free of the clinch but Chang has double underhooks.
Vertongen has Chang pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Chang manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Chang prevents a body shot from Vertongen.
A short uppercut from Chang.
Vertongen can't find room to land a body shot as Chang controls the action.
Chang misses with a punch to the body.
Vertongen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chang prevents a body shot from Vertongen.
Vertongen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Chang is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bruce Chang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toby Vertongen.
Vertongen has had enough of the clinch but Chang keeps him there for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vertongen prevents a body shot from Chang.
Vertongen lands a left hand.
Vertongen misses with the head strike.
Chang lands an uppercut.
Vertongen throws a punch but it's blocked by Chang.
A short left from Vertongen.
Vertongen scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vertongen throws a punch but it's blocked by Chang.
Vertongen tries to score a body lock takedown but Chang shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vertongen is trying to push Chang away but Chang has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Chang lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vertongen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chang misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Toby Vertongen.
Well Chang 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Chang!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Bruce Chang made sure he mentioned Conviction, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rikiya Goromaru (ranked 1672 p4p, 2220 weight class) and Jack McScramble (ranked 182 p4p, 237 weight class). Jack McScramble has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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28
145
9 - 9 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Rikiya Goromaru!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack McScramble!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goromaru throws a body punch but McScramble moves out of range.
McScramble feints the counter takedown.
McScramble fails with a takedown attempt.
McScramble misses with a body shot.
McScramble steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Goromaru.
Goromaru misses with a looping right.
Goromaru uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McScramble.
A clash of legs there as McScramble blocks the low kick.
McScramble tries to move into range but Goromaru moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The fighters circling - Goromaru throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goromaru connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McScramble's hands.
A clash of legs there as McScramble blocks the low kick.
McScramble with the counter takedown but Goromaru avoids it easily.
Goromaru misses with a body shot.
Goromaru misses with a wild body shot.
McScramble checks a low kick from Goromaru.
McScramble is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
McScramble swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Goromaru half committed to a counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McScramble misses with a hook to the body
and Goromaru counters with a nice uppercut.
Goromaru throws a nice looking combination but McScramble bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Goromaru tries to clinch up.
A combination from Goromaru does no damage.
Rikiya Goromaru seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McScramble thuds a left hand into Goromaru's body.
Goromaru lands with an uppercut that bounces McScramble off the cage and back into range.
Goromaru misses with a wild body shot.
McScramble drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Goromaru defends it well.
Goromaru takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Goromaru misses the body punch
and McScramble counters with a shoot takedown. Goromaru fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McScramble loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McScramble wants to control from the top but Goromaru keeps moving.
Goromaru has his foot on McScramble's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McScramble works his way back into a safe position though.
Goromaru looking to hit a scissor sweep but McScramble is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McScramble wants to pass the guard but Goromaru is keeping the position.
McScramble wants to control from the top but Goromaru keeps moving.
Goromaru is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McScramble trying to control the position from guard on top but Goromaru is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McScramble stands and throws Goromaru's legs to the side, diving into side control.
McScramble thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McScramble looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Goromaru is avoiding damage well.
McScramble thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
McScramble is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Goromaru knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their 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.
A control attempt from Goromaru but he's now mounted!
McScramble swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Goromaru is now in McScramble's guard. A big mistake from McScramble there, giving up the dominant position!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Goromaru accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Goromaru is looking to work some ground and pound but McScramble has wrist control.
Goromaru pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McScramble is keeping the position for now.
McScramble throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Goromaru keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McScramble's head.
Goromaru won't allow McScramble to sweep him here.
Goromaru lying in McScramble's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. McScramble decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Goromaru taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack McScramble!
Jack McScramble decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Abduwali Hassan (ranked 814 p4p, 2198 weight class) and Karl Hermann (ranked 92 p4p, 234 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Abduwali Hassan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Karl Hermann!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hassan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hermann circles away quickly and effectively.
Hermann dips to his left and cracks Hassan with an uppercut!
Hassan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hermann sizes up Hassan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hermann wants to clinch.
Hermann moves into the clinch successfully.
Hermann displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hassan up against the cage.
Hassan lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hassan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hermann misses with some punches.
Hermann gets through Hassan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hermann misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermann lands with a short shot to the head.
Hassan misses with the head strike.
Hermann misses with a body punch.
Hermann breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Karl Hermann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hassan scores with a decent looking hook.
A nice combination there by Hassan.
Hassan 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.
Hassan avoids the body shot from Hermann.
Hermann is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hermann scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hassan takes a swing at Hermann's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Hermann does it's job there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Hermann.
Hermann lands a lovely overhand right.
Hassan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hermann keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hassan is rocked!
Hermann cracks Hassan on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Hassan falls backwards against the cage. Hermann follows up with more strikes that drop Hassan to his knees. Hermann keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Hassan! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karl Hermann!
A very excited looking Karl Hermann made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Abduwali Hassan spoke after the fight, saying 'Back to the gym...'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Steven Christie (ranked 505 p4p, 758 weight class) and Graham Mantle (ranked 60 p4p, 85 weight class). Christie comes to the cage accompanied by Amityville. 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 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steven Christie!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Graham Mantle!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christie takes one to the side of the head.
Mantle lands a jab to the head.
Christie scores with a hook.
Christie swings widly with a right hand
and Mantle counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mantle. Christie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mantle shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Christie sprawls well. Christie wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mantle gets slowly back to his feet.
Mantle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Christie.
Christie throws a looping overhand right but Mantle ducks down to avoid it.
Mantle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Christie.
Christie throws a combination. Mantle tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mantle walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Steven Christie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Christie misses with a hook
enabling Mantle to counter with a crisp jab.
Mantle slips a straight right by Christie.
Mantle wants to clinch.
Christie throws a jab but it's blocked by Mantle.
Mantle with the counter takedown but Christie avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Christie throws a jab but it's blocked by Mantle.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Christie!
Mantle fails with the takedown
and Mantle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mantle looks to land a right hand but Christie moved out of range.
Mantle misses with a hook
and Christie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mantle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Christie throws out the jab.
Christie lands a jab to Mantle's midsection.
Mantle throws a good cross that connects.
A shot to the liver by Mantle. Beautiful body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Christie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mantle.
Christie misses with a right hand
and Mantle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mantle throws a hook but Christie blocks it.
Mantle misses with a right hand
and Christie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mantle misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christie with a nice cross.
Christie throws a body punch but Mantle moves out of range.
Christie throws a jab when Mantle was well out of range.
Mantle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mantle throws a hook to the side of Christie's head but Christie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Christie connects with a single shot there.
Christie thuds a left hand into Mantle's body.
A big right from Christie misses.
Mantle drives through and clinches with Christie against the cage.
Mantle breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circling - Christie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Christie scores with a jab to the head.
Christie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mantle feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Christies jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mantle connects with a body shot.
Mantle swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christie moves forwards but Mantle connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mantle changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mantle takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Christie is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A big right from Mantle misses.
Mantle fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Christie throws an overhand right that lands on Mantle's shoulder, as Mantle tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Christie. Mantle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mantle swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Christie lands a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mantle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Christie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mantle throws out the jab.
Christie is looking to counter punch.
Christie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mantle moves away.
Steven Christie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Christie swings for the body but Mantle moves out of range.
Mantle doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Christie shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Christie misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Mantle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mantle throws a poor cross that misses
and Christie counters with a one-two to the body.
Christie misses with a hook
and Christie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Christie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mantle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Christie.
Christie scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mantle scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Christie misses with a double jab.
A little jabbing left from Mantle on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mantle lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Christie circles away quickly and effectively.
Mantle loads up on a big right hand but Christie slips the punch.
Mantle misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Christie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mantle now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mantle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Christie lands a slapping body shot.
Christie misses with a left hand
letting Mantle counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Christie dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Christie jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mantle connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mantle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Christie.
Mantle moves out of range as Christie strikes.
Mantle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Christie.
Mantle steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Christie.
Christie throws a right and a left that Mantle avoids nicely.
Mantle feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Christies jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Christie misses with a hook
and Mantle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mantle throws the left hand but Christie avoids the punch easily.
Christie throws a big shot that misses.
Mantle defending well as Christie loads up on a big left hand.
A shot to the liver by Mantle. Beautiful body shot.
Mantle jabs Christie to the body, keeping him at a distance.
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!
Mantle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Christie.
Mantle lands a lovely overhand right.
Mantle takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mantle swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Christie.
Christie cracks a nice hook into Mantle's ribs.
Mantle lands with a good body shot.
Christie connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mantle. Mantle circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Christie swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mantle counters with a stiff right hand.
Mantle moves away from the strike by Christie.
A swing and a miss from Christie.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mantle! But no joy.
Christie throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mantle throws out a powerful jab.
Christie ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mantle punishes Christie's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christie scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mantle ducks under a wild hook from Christie.
Mantle tries to clinch but Christie is having none of it.
Good shot there by Christie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mantle connects with a good right hand that stumbles Christie. Christie circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Christie missing with a left hand there. Mantle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mantle works the jab nicely.
Mantle misses with a hook.
Christie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Christie is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Christie throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mantle counters with a straight right hand.
Christie drops his hands momentarily and Mantle takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mantle moves out of range as Christie strikes.
Mantle is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Christie with a body shot.
Christie throws a jab when Mantle was well out of range.
Christie swings widly with a right hand
and Mantle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Christie tries to bum rush Mantle with a series of wild strikes but Mantle uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mantle slips a jab from Christie.
Mantle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Christie.
An attempted straight right counter from Christie misses the target.
Christie misses with a right hand
letting Mantle counter with a right hand.
Christie throws a lazy uppercut
and Mantle counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mantle moves away.
Mantle lands a right hook to the body.
Christie lands a nice shot that snaps Mantle's head back.
Nice defenses there by Mantle.
Christie throws a hook to the side of Mantle's head but Mantle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mantle let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Christie misses with a hook
and Christie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Christie shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Christie drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mantle scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Christie tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mantle landing strikes, looking to finish!
Christie is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Christie trying desperately to get to his feet.
Oh Christie is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mantle drops a big elbow. That's hurt Christie! More shots from Mantle and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Graham Mantle!
Graham Mantle is the new featherweight champion!
Graham Mantle seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Steven Christie stepped up to the mic, saying 'Roses are red, violets are blue, I'm making a voodoo doll, thinking of you.'.
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