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GAMMA#973 Karim v Barboza PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paul Boxaaja (ranked 1699 p4p, 1793 weight class) and Astro Traveller (ranked 236 p4p, 247 weight class). Boxaaja comes to the cage accompanied by Dark Side - Blind Channel. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Boxaaja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 20 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Astro Traveller!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Traveller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boxaaja.
Boxaaja throws out a powerful jab.
Boxaaja lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The fighters circle momentarily. Traveller darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Traveller throws a sloppy head kick and Boxaaja moves out of range easily.
It looked like Boxaaja wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Traveller misses with a looping right.
Boxaaja lands a head kick!
Boxaaja lands with a nice body kick.
Traveller tries a head kick but it misses.
Boxaaja throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Traveller throws a sloppy head kick and Boxaaja moves out of range easily.
Traveller throws a head kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Traveller throws a head kick but Boxaaja moves out of range.
Traveller looks winded!
Traveller takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Traveller gets tackled into the cage by Boxaaja. Boxaaja maintains the clinch.
Boxaaja lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Boxaaja.
A nice right hand lands inside from Boxaaja.
Boxaaja scores with a shot to the side of Traveller's head.
Boxaaja tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Boxaaja.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Boxaaja.
Boxaaja lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Boxaaja makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Traveller blocking some punches.
Boxaaja lands a shot to the body.
Boxaaja fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boxaaja lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Boxaaja lands a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Boxaaja.
Boxaaja scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Boxaaja on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Boxaaja.
Boxaaja lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Traveller has a couple of punches blocked by Boxaaja.
Traveller swings wildly with an uppercut but Boxaaja uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boxaaja tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Traveller's elbow.
Traveller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Traveller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boxaaja lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Traveller or not.
Still in the clinch, Boxaaja scores with a nice short uppercut.
Boxaaja pushes Traveller back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boxaaja can't find room to land a body shot as Traveller controls the action.
Boxaaja works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Boxaaja misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boxaaja softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Traveller.
Boxaaja pushes Traveller back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boxaaja has a couple of punches blocked by Traveller.
Boxaaja tries to throw a body punch but Traveller avoids it by throwing Boxaaja back against the cage.
Boxaaja lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Boxaaja fails to land.
Boxaaja gets through Traveller's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Traveller misses with a punch on the inside.
Boxaaja lands a right hand.
Boxaaja tries to work over Traveller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Traveller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Traveller working aggressively here.
Boxaaja misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boxaaja lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Traveller.
Traveller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Boxaaja.
Boxaaja blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boxaaja lands with a short shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Boxaaja scores with a nice short uppercut.
Boxaaja misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boxaaja misses with a body punch.
Traveller has a couple of punches blocked by Boxaaja.
Boxaaja throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Boxaaja blocks an uppercut.
Traveller misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boxaaja.
Boxaaja lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Traveller backwards.
A short uppercut from Boxaaja.
Boxaaja lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Boxaaja throws a head punch that misses.
Traveller lands a left hand.
Boxaaja misses with a body punch.
Traveller throws a punch but it's blocked by Boxaaja.
Boxaaja can't find room to land a body shot as Traveller controls the action.
Boxaaja scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right hook to the body lands for Boxaaja.
A short left from Boxaaja.
Traveller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Traveller swings wildly with an uppercut but Boxaaja uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Traveller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boxaaja scores with a nice hook to the head.
Traveller throws a head punch that misses.
Traveller blocking some punches.
Traveller has a couple of punches blocked by Boxaaja.
Traveller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Traveller has a couple of punches blocked by Boxaaja.
Boxaaja blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Traveller takes a shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Boxaaja.
Boxaaja tries to throw a body punch but Traveller avoids it by throwing Boxaaja back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Traveller.
Boxaaja lands a left hand that snaps the head of Traveller backwards.
Boxaaja lands a left hand that snaps the head of Traveller backwards.
Boxaaja tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Boxaaja.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boxaaja lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Traveller.
Boxaaja lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boxaaja goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boxaaja fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Boxaaja dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Boxaaja tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Astro Traveller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boxaaja bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Traveller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boxaaja tries to counter by clinching up but Traveller breaks away and moves out of range.
A jab from Boxaaja finds it's way through Traveller's defenses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Traveller in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A nice leg kick from Boxaaja, right into the meat of the thigh.
Traveller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boxaaja lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Boxaaja uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Traveller.
A head kick misses from Traveller.
Traveller on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Boxaaja scores with a nice head shot.
 Traveller is rocked!
Traveller shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Traveller is still on wobbly legs! Can Boxaaja finish him?
Boxaaja catches Traveller with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Traveller forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Paul Boxaaja!
During a confident post fight interview, Paul Boxaaja thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Abraham Durden (ranked 1151 p4p, 985 weight class) and Santino Lombardo (ranked 166 p4p, 143 weight class). Lombardo is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Illusions. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Abraham Durden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Santino Lombardo!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Durden.
Durden fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Durden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Durden looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Durden rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Durden takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Durden with a hook.
Lombardo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Durden moves away.
Lombardo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Durden. Durden obviously looking to wear him down.
A big right from Durden misses.
Lombardo moves out of range as Durden strikes.
Abraham Durden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid body kick from Durden.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lombardo moves forwards but Durden connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lombardo lands a really nice looking cross but Durden seems unphased.
Lombardo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Durden.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lombardo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Durden checks a leg kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durden takes a swing at Lombardo's ribcage but misses.
Durden moves out of range as Lombardo throws a body kick.
Durden throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lombardo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Durden connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lombardo. Lombardo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A thudding body kick lands there by Durden!
Durden misses with a right hand
and Lombardo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Durden misses with a hook to the body
and Lombardo counters with a straight right hand.
A low kick from Durden misses
and Lombardo counters with a thumping low kick.
Durden works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Durden fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lombardo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lombardo defending well as Durden loads up on a big left hand.
Durden thows a leg kick but Lombardo checks it
and Lombardo counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Durden misses with a hook
and Lombardo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lombardo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Durden.
Lombardo 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.
Durden feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lombardos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lombardo lands with a right hand.
Lombardo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Durden.
A leg kick checked by Lombardo.
Lombardo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Durden thows a leg kick but Lombardo checks it
and Lombardo counters with an inside leg kick.
Durden lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lombardo's sensitive parts.
Lombardo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Durden misses with a wild body shot.
Durden lands a jab to Lombardo's midsection.
Durden bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lombardo's head backwards.
Durden misses with a straight right.
Durden throws a poor cross that misses
and Lombardo counters with a low kick, right behind Durden 's knee.
Lombardo walks into a stiff left hand from Durden.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lombardo.
Durden misses with a left hand
and Lombardo counters with a thumping low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lombardo blocks a leg kick.
Durden misses the shot to the body.
Durden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lombardo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Durden misses with a lunging right hand
and Lombardo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Durden throws a shot from downtown. Lombardo moves away and avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Lombardo.
Durden throws a jab when Lombardo was well out of range.
Lombardo misses with a low kick.
Durden walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lombardo just misses with a punch to the body.
Durden thumps Lombardo with a low kick.
Decent striking displayed by Durden there.
Durden takes a swing at Lombardo's ribcage but misses.
Lombardo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Durden swings for the body but Lombardo moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Durden throws a combination that misses
and Lombardo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Durden. That's going to slow Lombardo down.
Durden finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lombardo is looking to score with low kicks.
Durden misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Durden moves out of range of the body kick from Lombardo.
Durden throws a right hand that misses
and Lombardo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Durden turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lombardo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Durden throws a wild body kick that Lombardo sees coming a mile off.
Lombardo takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durden attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lombardo wants to counter the offense by Durden and move into the clinch position.
Lombardo connects with a leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Lombardo
and Durden counters with a stiff right hand.
Lombardo defending well as Durden loads up on a big left hand.
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 Abraham Durden will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Lombardo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Durden scores with a nice head shot.
Durden misses with a leg kick.
Abraham Durden is winning the standup battle so far.
Lombardo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Durden.
Durden throws a jab but it's blocked by Lombardo.
Durden throws a shot from downtown. Lombardo moves away and avoids it.
Durden misses with a straight left.
Durden throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lombardo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Durden feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lombardos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durden getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Durden checks a leg kick nicely.
Lombardo throws an overhand right that lands on Durden's shoulder, as Durden tries to avoid the shot.
Lombardo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Durden throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Durden there.
Lombardo lands with a straight right. Durden didn't see that one coming.
Lombardo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lombardo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Durden misses with a wild body shot.
Lombardo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Durden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lombardo feints a counter leg kick.
Durden cracks Lombardo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Durden comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lombardo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lombardo misses with a looping left.
Lombardo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lombardo works the jab nicely.
Lombardo pushes Durden away with a front kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durden lands with a right hand.
Lombardo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durden throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lombardo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Durden throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from Lombardo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lombardo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Durden throws a right hand that misses
and Lombardo counters with a solid body kick.
An inside leg kick from Durden misses.
Lombardo throws out a loose jab but Durden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lombardo misses the shot to the body.
Durden is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lombardo throws a hook to the side of Durden's head but Durden sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lombardo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lombardo! But no joy.
Durden slips a jab from Lombardo.
Durden connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lombardo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Durden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lombardo manages to avoid it.
Lombardo moves out of range of the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Durden.
Durden tries to land a leg kick but Lombardo saw it coming and moves away.
Durden misses with a body shot
and Lombardo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lombardo throws a low kick but Durden avoids it.
Durden moves out of range of the body kick.
As Lombardo backs away, Durden returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Lombardo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lombardo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Durden was well out of range. Poor timing from Lombardo.
Lombardo throws a body punch but Durden moves out of range.
Durden gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Lombardo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice shot lands for Durden.
Durden misses with a low kick as Lombardo jumps back.
A slow jab from Lombardo misses its intended target.
Lombardo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lombardo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lombardo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Durden with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lombardo checks a low kick from Durden.
A good leg kick by Durden.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Durden connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Durden misses with a right hand
and Durden takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lombardo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Durden.
A nice leg kick lands there from Durden.
Lombardo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Durden connects with a solid leg kick.
Lombardo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Durden tries to land a leg kick but Lombardo saw it coming and moves away.
Lombardo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Durden.
Lombardo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Durden misses with a left hand
and Lombardo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Lombardo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abraham Durden dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Durden blocks the body kick.
Lombardo swings widly with a right hand
letting Durden counter with a right hand.
Durden moves into range and connects with a jab.
Durden takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Durden lands with a thumping leg kick.
Durden does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Lombardo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lombardo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Durden.
Lombardo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Durden buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lombardo slips under a jab from Durden.
Lombardo throws a jab when Durden was well out of range.
Lombardo with the inside leg kick.
Lombardo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A slapping leg kick lands for Durden.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lombardo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Durden. That did some damage!
Durden throws a leg kick
and Lombardo counters with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Durden. Lombardo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Durden fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lombardo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Durden throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Durden throws the left hand but Lombardo avoids the punch easily.
Durden lands with a straight right. Lombardo didn't see that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Lombardo.
Durden swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lombardo.
Durden ducks under a wild hook from Lombardo.
Lombardo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Durden takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Durden listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Durden misses
and Lombardo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durden misses with a body punch
and Lombardo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
 Durden is rocked!
 It looks like Abraham Durden has been cut.
Durden jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oh Durden is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Durden throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lombardo counters with a right hand from hell and Durden is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Santino Lombardo!
Our winner, Santino Lombardo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Niko Alzate (ranked 718 p4p, 908 weight class) and Shane O Malley (ranked 76 p4p, 95 weight class). O Malley has chosen Someone Like Me - by: Jon Connor as his entrance music. Niko Alzate had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Niko Alzate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane O Malley!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Phil Schofield and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alzate throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A little jabbing left from O Malley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Alzate ducks under a wild hook from O Malley.
Alzate is looking to slow O Malley down with leg kicks.
O Malley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alzate.
O Malley is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
O Malley throws a lazy right hand but Alzate sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alzate darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A jab lands there for O Malley.
Alzate shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Alzate misses with a straight left.
Alzate throws a quick inside leg kick.
A big right from Alzate misses.
O Malley with the counter takedown but Alzate avoids it easily.
Alzate throws a front kick aimed at O Malley's knee but O Malley avoids it well.
O Malley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alzate manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Alzate attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
O Malley keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from O Malley misses
and Alzate counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
O Malley connects with a leg kick.
Alzate misses with a looping left.
A chopping leg kick lands by Alzate.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Malley scores with the left hand. Alzate knows he should have avoided that one.
O Malley throws a hook but Alzate blocks it.
Alzate blocks a low kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Malley takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
O Malley tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
O Malley scores with a jab. Alzate acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
O Malley fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Alzate has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Alzate checks a leg kick nicely.
O Malley misses with an uppercut.
O Malley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - O Malley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
O Malley swings widly with a right hand
enabling Alzate to counter with a crisp jab.
Alzate connects with a solid leg kick.
Alzate throws a low kick but O Malley avoids it.
Alzate throws a low kick, looking for O Malley's leg but O Malley calmly moves out of range.
Alzate connects with a leg kick.
O Malley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
O Malley throws the left hand but Alzate avoids the punch easily.
O Malley swings for the body but Alzate moves out of range.
Alzate tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
O Malley lands a nice shot that snaps Alzate's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alzate with a nice calf kick.
Alzate throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
O Malley'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.
Alzate cracks a nice hook into O Malley's ribs.
Alzate connects with an inside leg kick.
A big left from O Malley misses.
Jab by Alzate.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from O Malley.
O Malley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Alzate sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten O Malley somewhat.
O Malley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
O Malley goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Alzate throws a leg kick but O Malley moved away.
O Malley scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Alzate misses with a looping left.
Alzate lands a jab to the nose.
Niko Alzate is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Alzate.
Alzate dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on O Malley. That did some damage!
Alzate dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on O Malley. That did some damage!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alzate lands a slapping body shot.
Alzate scoring well with a low kick there.
Alzate tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
O Malley motions for Alzate to come forward. O Malley throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
O Malley checks the leg kick.
Alzate tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alzate steps to the side to avoid the strikes from O Malley.
O Malley fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
O Malley forces Alzate back against the cage and clinches.
Alzate misses with a punch on the inside.
Alzate presses O Malley against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Alzate lands with a left to the head.
Alzate working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
O Malley is trying to pull guard but Alzate turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Niko Alzate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane O Malley.
Alzate on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Alzate pushes O Malley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alzate misses with some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alzate breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
O Malley has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Alzate.
O Malley connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Alzate fakes a jab and throws a low kick but O Malley checks it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Malley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alzate.
Alzate fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and O Malley has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
O Malley throws a shot from downtown. Alzate moves away and avoids it.
O Malley misses with a lunging right hand
and Alzate counters with a good low kick that O Malley was not able to check.
Nice shot by Alzate.
O Malley throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alzate takes one on the button.
Alzate takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Alzate throws a hook to the side of O Malley's head but O Malley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
O Malley misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Alzate lands a jab to the nose.
A nice inside leg kick there by Alzate. That's going to slow O Malley down.
Alzate lands a jab to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice sprawl there from Alzate as O Malley shoots in.
Alzate dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shane O Malley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alzate looks to score with a jab to the body but O Malley is just out of range.
Alzate waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract O Malley.
Jab from Alzate.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Niko Alzate dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Alzate feints and then cracks O Malley's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow O Malley down.
Alzate throws the left hand but O Malley avoids the punch easily.
O Malley slips a straight right by Alzate.
Alzate throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
O Malley looks to score with a jab to the body but Alzate is just out of range.
Alzate throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Alzate tries to work over O Malley's front leg with a kick but O Malley checks it.
Alzate bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps O Malley's head backwards.
Alzate misses with a low kick as O Malley jumps back.
O Malley lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A low kick from Alzate misses
and O Malley counters with a stiff right hand.
O Malley lands with an overhand left.
Alzate lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Alzate has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Alzate there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice straight punches there by Alzate. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Alzate.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alzate wants to slow O Malley down by chopping away at his legs.
Alzate throws a leg kick but O Malley checks it.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Alzate here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
O Malley's jab looks to have found its range, popping Alzate under the eye.
A slow jab from Alzate misses its intended target.
O Malley dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Alzate. That did some damage!
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Malley bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Alzate's head backwards.
O Malley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
O Malley throws a front kick aimed at Alzate's knee but Alzate avoids it well.
Alzate swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Alzate uses good head movement to avoid the hook from O Malley.
Niko Alzate is winning the standup battle so far.
Alzate takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Alzate is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that O Malley can do to turn this around?
Good exchange - Alzate coming out on top.
Alzate fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and O Malley has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
O Malley is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
O Malley throws a hook but Alzate avoids it easily.
Decent striking displayed by O Malley there.
O Malley is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
O Malley takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A slow jab from O Malley misses its intended target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alzate throws a low kick but O Malley avoids it.
O Malley takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Alzate waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract O Malley.
O Malley blocks a low kick nicely.
O Malley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alzate sees it coming and avoids it easily.
O Malley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alzate dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by O Malley or perhaps it was just good defense by Alzate, which made it look bad.
Alzate takes a swing at O Malley's ribcage but misses.
O Malley bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Alzate's head.
Alzate throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
O Malley cracks Alzate with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A nice inside leg kick there by Alzate. That's going to slow O Malley down.
Alzate ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alzate misses with a kick to the body.
O Malley throws out a counter right but Alzate avoids it with no problem.
O Malley lands an overhand right.
Alzate throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Alzate throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Alzate fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but O Malley is out of range.
O Malley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alzate.
O Malley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alzate sees it coming and avoids it easily.
O Malley misses with a straight left.
Alzate with a hook.
O Malley just misses with a punch to the body.
O Malley takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alzate will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Alzate swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alzate connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between O Malley's hands.
Alzate misses with an uppercut.
O Malley missing with a left hand there. Alzate was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
O Malley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alzate.
Alzate chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Alzate moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
O Malley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
O Malley misses with a right hand
and Alzate counters with a thumping low kick.
O Malley turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
O Malley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
O Malley takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
O Malley scores with a hook to the body. Alzate takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Alzate thuds a left hand into O Malley's body.
Alzate takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alzate throws a hook but O Malley blocks it.
Alzate throws a leg kick which misses O Malley's front leg but catches the back leg as O Malley tries to avoid it.
O Malley throws a leg kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Malley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alzate was well out of range. Poor timing from O Malley.
Alzate will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
O Malley checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Alzate takes a swing at O Malley's ribcage but misses.
Alzate throws a body punch but O Malley moves out of range.
Alzate ducks under a wild hook from O Malley.
Alzate half committed to a counter leg kick.
O Malley throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alzate keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alzate uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from O Malley.
O Malley checks a leg kick nicely.
Alzate shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
O Malley is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Alzate blocks a jab.
Alzate was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Alzate motions for O Malley to come forward. Alzate throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
O Malley misses the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
O Malley takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Alzate throws a looping overhand right but O Malley ducks down to avoid it.
Alzate fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but O Malley is out of range.
Alzate lands with a good body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Alzate.
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 Niko Alzate will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
O Malley looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Alzate keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from O Malley.
Alzate buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Alzate looks to land a right hand but O Malley moved out of range.
O Malley lands a jab-cross combination.
O Malley moves out of range of the body kick.
O Malley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alzate attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Alzate lands with an overhand left.
O Malley takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Alzate throws a wild body kick that O Malley sees coming a mile off.
Alzate lands with a thumping leg kick.
O Malley lands with a hook. Alzate tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
O Malley avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
O Malley checks the leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Malley throws a leg kick
and Alzate counters with a good low kick that O Malley was not able to check.
O Malley missing with a left hand there. Alzate was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alzate throws a leg kick but O Malley checks it.
A big right from Alzate misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Malley checks a leg kick nicely.
O Malley changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A swing and a miss from O Malley.
O Malley looks to throw the jab but Alzate is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Alzate.
O Malley looks to land a right hand but Alzate moved out of range.
Alzate takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A nice inside leg kick there by Alzate. That's going to slow O Malley down.
O Malley keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Alzate tries to land a leg kick but O Malley saw it coming and moves away.
O Malley takes a swing at Alzate's ribcage but misses.
Alzate throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
O Malley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alzate.
Alzate lands a nice leg kick that just misses O Malley's sensitive parts.
Alzate looks to score with a jab to the body but O Malley is just out of range.
Alzate ducks under a wild hook from O Malley.
Alzate looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Horrible takedown attempt by O Malley or perhaps it was just good defense by Alzate, which made it look bad.
O Malley is looking to score with low kicks.
O Malley with the inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Malley drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Alzate lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
O Malley misses with a hook
and Alzate counters with a thumping low kick.
A lazy left from Alzate finds it's target.
Alzate will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Alzate will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
O Malley throws a solid leg kick but Alzate takes the impact on his shin and smiles at O Malley.
O Malley pivots, looking for a leg kick but Alzate is out of range and O Malley settles back down.
A chopping leg kick lands by O Malley.
Alzate thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jab from Alzate.
Alzate cracks O Malley with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A bone on bone clash there as O Malley blocks the leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as O Malley checks a leg kick.
Alzate dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on O Malley. That did some damage!
A big left from O Malley misses.
O Malley uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
O Malley jabs at Alzate's body.
Alzate connects with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Malley takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Alzate takes a swing at O Malley's ribcage but misses.
O Malley misses with a hook.
Good exchange - Alzate coming out on top.
Alzate wants to slow O Malley down by chopping away at his legs.
O Malley is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Alzate throws an overhand right that lands on O Malley's shoulder, as O Malley tries to avoid the shot.
Alzate slips under a jab from O Malley.
Alzate tries a low kick but O Malley avoids it.
O Malley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alzate sees it coming and avoids it easily.
O Malley throws out a loose jab but Alzate uses good head movement to avoid it.
O Malley checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Alzate lands an overhand right.
Alzate slips a straight right by O Malley.
O Malley looks to throw the jab but Alzate is out of range.
O Malley misses with a hook. Alzate ducked under it nicely.
A lazy left from Alzate finds it's target.
O Malley shoots in and drives through. Alzate sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Malley is looking to clinch but Alzate is avoiding it.
O Malley fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Alzate on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alzate throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
O Malley misses with a lunging right hand
and Alzate counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps O Malley thinking.
O Malley throws a looping overhand right but Alzate ducks down to avoid it.
Alzate was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
O Malley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alzate.
A nice leg kick lands there from O Malley.
Alzate takes a kick to the side of the head.
Alzate throws out a leg kick but O Malley moves out of range and Alzate only half commits.
O Malley misses with a head kick.
O Malley walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
O Malley takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
O Malley tries to move into range but Alzate moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Alzate cracks O Malley with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
O Malley ducks right into an uppercut from Alzate.
Alzate buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
O Malley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shane O Malley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Niko Alzate is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alzate with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Niko Alzate showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alzate 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Niko Alzate!
A victorious Niko Alzate thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Isaac Vernon (ranked 543 p4p, 578 weight class) and Keith Rodgers (ranked 71 p4p, 76 weight class). Keith Rodgers is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Isaac Vernon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Keith Rodgers !
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vernon misses with a hook. Rodgers ducked under it nicely.
Vernon dives in and scores a takedown into Rodgers 's guard.
Vernon slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Rodgers keeping moving, preventing Vernon from controlling successfully.
Rodgers working a defensive guard here.
Vernon won't allow Rodgers to sweep him here.
Rodgers is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rodgers had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vernon defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodgers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodgers controlling Vernon's posture.
Vernon content to stall in guard here.
Vernon landing with the ground and pound.
Vernon trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodgers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodgers throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rodgers keeping moving, preventing Vernon from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rodgers working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vernon.
Vernon passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vernon prevents Rodgers from improving his position.
Rodgers looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vernon is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Vernon wants to control the pace but Rodgers is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vernon prevents Rodgers from getting the reversal.
Rodgers regains half guard.
Vernon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rodgers keeps working.
Rodgers trying to control from the bottom.
Rodgers gets full guard.
Vernon trying to control but Rodgers is working from the bottom.
Rodgers being controlled here, momentarily.
Vernon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rodgers has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vernon has managed to get both his arms back between Rodgers 's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rodgers managing to control the position.
Vernon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodgers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vernon throws a strike but Rodgers rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodgers distracts Vernon with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Vernon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rodgers can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rodgers accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Isaac Vernon dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Rodgers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vernon.
Vernon swings for the body but Rodgers moves out of range.
Rodgers is looking to score with low kicks.
A big left from Rodgers misses.
A left lands for Rodgers .
Rodgers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vernon manages to avoid it.
Rodgers misses with a low kick.
Rodgers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vernon moves away.
Rodgers misses with a jab to the body
and Rodgers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good exchange - Vernon coming out on top.
Rodgers stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon wants to slow Rodgers down by chopping away at his legs.
Rodgers slips under a jab.
Rodgers comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vernon loads up on a big right hand but Rodgers slips the punch.
Rodgers misses with a hook
and Vernon counters with a takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vernon is looking to take a break and control but Rodgers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rodgers is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Rodgers gets back to full guard.
Rodgers is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Vernon stands and throws Rodgers 's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Rodgers tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vernon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rodgers gets back to half guard.
Rodgers makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rodgers .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers keeping moving, preventing Vernon from controlling successfully.
Vernon postures up.
Vernon lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Vernon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rodgers has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vernon has managed to get both his arms back between Rodgers 's legs - danger averted.
Rodgers trying to keep a closed guard but Vernon is proving a slippery customer.
Vernon trying to control but Rodgers is working from the bottom.
Rodgers controls Vernon momentarily but Vernon frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vernon passes Rodgers 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Isaac Vernon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vernon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rodgers sees it coming and defends easily.
Vernon is looking to take a break and control but Rodgers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vernon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rodgers knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rodgers wants to control but Vernon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vernon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Vernon is trying to control. Rodgers wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rodgers looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rodgers wants to improve his position but Vernon is controlling well.
Vernon wants to work for an arm triangle but Rodgers is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rodgers is looking to control Vernon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rodgers avoid being mounted?
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rodgers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick from Rodgers misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vernon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rodgers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rodgers throws a chopping leg kick but Vernon manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rodgers misses the body punch
and Vernon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Isaac Vernon dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Rodgers throws a looping overhand right but Vernon ducks down to avoid it.
Vernon throws a low kick but Rodgers moves out of range easily.
Vernon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vernon misses with an uppercut. Rodgers saw that one coming.
Rodgers connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vernon's hands.
A cross from Vernon lands.
Vernon throws a lazy uppercut
and Rodgers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vernon misses with a looping right.
Rodgers misses with a looping left.
Vernon rushes Rodgers and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rodgers breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rodgers . That did some damage!
Vernon swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rodgers throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vernon counters with a nice uppercut.
Rodgers finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rodgers just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vernon connects with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vernon. Rodgers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rodgers lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vernon scores with a leg kick.
Vernon throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rodgers just misses with a punch to the body.
Vernon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vernon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vernon tries a head kick but it misses.
Rodgers throws a hook to the side of Vernon's head but Vernon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rodgers ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rodgers checks the leg kick nicely there.
Vernon throws an overhand right that lands on Rodgers 's shoulder, as Rodgers tries to avoid the shot.
Rodgers missing with a left hand there. Vernon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rodgers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vernon.
Rodgers missing with a left hand there. Vernon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Keith Rodgers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Keith Rodgers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vernon does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Rodgers shoots in and bounces Vernon off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodgers wants to control from the top but Vernon keeps moving.
Vernon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rodgers can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rodgers is in close to Vernon's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Vernon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rodgers preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers cracks Vernon with a solid left hand.
Vernon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rodgers doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rodgers manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rodgers trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rodgers trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Isaac Vernon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rodgers postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Vernon wants to sweep but no luck.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rodgers accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vernon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rodgers working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vernon's head.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Rodgers working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers landing some decent shots from guard.
Vernon looking for a guillotine here but Rodgers defends easily.
Rodgers stands up over Vernon, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rodgers trying to control but Vernon is working from the bottom.
Rodgers is in close to Vernon's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rodgers in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rodgers looking to pass the guard.
Vernon looking for a guillotine here but Rodgers defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Keith Rodgers .
I think Vernon 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Isaac Vernon!
A relieved looking Isaac Vernon thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Azor Ahai (ranked 983 p4p, 1285 weight class) and Paul Joseph Watson (ranked 143 p4p, 192 weight class). Watson has chosen Anarchy in the UK as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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23 - 17 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Azor Ahai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paul Joseph Watson!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ahai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Ahai.
Ahai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ahai works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ahai throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Watson on the side of the head.
Watson feints and then cracks Ahai's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ahai down.
Ahai checks a leg kick nicely.
Watson throws a right hand that misses
and Ahai counters with a nice body kick.
Paul Joseph Watson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Watson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ahai feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Watson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Watson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ahai misses with an uppercut. Watson saw that one coming.
Watson with the counter takedown but Ahai avoids it easily.
Watson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Watson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Watson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Watson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ahai. That one must have hurt.
Good work by Watson as he checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson throws a low kick, looking for Ahai's leg but Ahai calmly moves out of range.
Watson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ahai to score with a decent uppercut.
Watson scores with a leg kick.
Ahai throws a leg kick but Watson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ahai takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ahai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ahai misses with an uppercut. Watson saw that one coming.
Ahai lands with a nice body kick.
Nice uppercut there from Ahai.
Watson lands a jab to the head.
Ahai misses with a hook.
Watson throws out a counter right but Ahai avoids it with no problem.
Ahai connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ahai throws a right hand that Watson ducks under and follows up with a left that Watson also avoids with ease.
Watson checks a low kick from Ahai.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Watson shoots in and gets a takedown into Ahai's guard.
Watson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Watson looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ahai wants to sweep here but Watson controlling him for the moment.
Watson looking to pass the guard.
Watson stopping the sweep attempt from Ahai.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahai trying to control the position here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ahai looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Watson keeps the fight on the outside.
Ahai throws a head kick that misses.
Ahai rushes Watson and presses him up against the cage.
Watson tries to work over Ahai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ahai pushes Watson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ahai takes a shot to the head.
Ahai struggles to land a body shot inside as Watson controls his hands.
Ahai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Watson digs a right hand underneath Ahai's ribcage. Ahai let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Watson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ahai gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Watson.
Ahai throws an overhand right that lands on Watson's shoulder, as Watson tries to avoid the shot.
Ahai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahai leaves Watson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ahai lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ahai has taken the fight to the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Watson taking a breather.
Watson fails to pull guard.
Watson is trying to trip Ahai. He has hold of a leg but Ahai is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Watson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Ahai keeping full guard, as Watson tries to pass.
Ahai lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Ahai stopping the sweep attempt from Watson.
Ahai is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Azor Ahai dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ahai gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Watson wants the takedown. Ahai is fighting it off but Watson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Ahai's guard against the cage.
Ahai keeping full guard, as Watson tries to pass.
Watson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Paul Joseph Watson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Watson trying to advance position but Ahai counters by regaining guard.
Ahai is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahai keeping moving, preventing Watson from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahai trying to control the position.
Ahai wants to stand but Watson is controlling the position.
Ahai working a defensive guard here.
Ahai is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
It looks like Ahai is going to stand back up.
Watson is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ahai stalling.
Watson tries to roll over but Ahai keeps him under control.
Watson works his way to full guard. Good work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Watson is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahai trying to keep a closed guard but Watson is proving a slippery customer.
Watson passes into half guard.
Watson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ahai does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ahai is looking to improve his position.
Watson prevents Ahai from standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ahai moves into full guard.
Ahai pulls Watson in close to prevent any damage.
Watson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ahai works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Watson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ahai is keeping the position for now.
Watson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ahai manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Ahai wants to pass the guard but Watson is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Watson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Paul Joseph Watson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Ahai gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ahai bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Watson's guard.
Ahai showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ahai advances to half guard.
Ahai decides to stand and escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahai scores with a jab.
Ahai takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ahai throws a body punch but Watson moves out of range.
Watson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ahai defends it well.
Watson connects with a body shot that sends Ahai's belly button to the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Watson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Watson! But no joy.
Both fighters circling a little - Watson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Watson shoots in looking for a takedown but Ahai manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Watson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Watson. Ahai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Watson with a nice cross.
The fighters circling - Ahai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ahai moves in looking to clinch but Watson pushes him off.
The fighters circling - Ahai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A swing and a miss from Ahai.
Watson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A head kick misses from Ahai.
Watson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ahai lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Watson defending well as Ahai loads up on a big left hand.
Ahai misses with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Ahai. No joy for Watson on that attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Ahai misses the target.
A big right from Watson misses.
Nice body punch from Ahai.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahai scores with a jab. Watson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ahai attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ahai scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Watson throws a leg kick
and Ahai counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ahai misses with a hook. Watson ducked under it nicely.
No luck for Watson with that takedown attempt.
Azor Ahai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Joseph Watson.
Ahai defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Watson.
Ahai is looking to counter with head kicks.
Watson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ahai defends it nicely.
Watson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Watson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ahai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Watson.
Ahai has managed to clinch.
Ahai scores with a shoulder strike.
Ahai lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ahai lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Watson or not.
Ahai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Watson's elbow.
Ahai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ahai stalling in the clinch.
Ahai lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ahai manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Watson wants to break free but Ahai has control.
Watson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ahai to keep the fight standing.
Watson throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Ahai.
Ahai lands a hook that snaps the head of Watson backwards.
Ahai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Watson can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ahai works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ahai holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ahai lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Watson tries a body shot but Ahai blocks it.
Watson misses with some punches.
Ahai presses Watson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ahai stalling.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ahai.
Ahai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Watson backwards.
Ahai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ahai lands with a left to the head.
Watson is rocked!
Ahai stalling against the cage.
Ahai lands with a light punch inside.
Watson is still on wobbly legs! Can Ahai finish him?
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ahai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ahai stalling the fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Azor Ahai showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ahai 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Azor Ahai!
During a confident post fight interview, Azor Ahai thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yago Nascimento (ranked 545 p4p, 891 weight class) and Ben Simmons (ranked 24 p4p, 36 weight class). Nascimento's entrance music is Aggressive War Epic Music Collection!. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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32
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World class boxer
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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 21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yago Nascimento!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ben Simmons!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simmons darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nascimento connects with the punch.
Nascimento scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nascimento wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Simmons slips under a jab from Nascimento.
Yago Nascimento seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nascimento.
Nascimento keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Simmons backs away, Nascimento returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nascimento lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nascimento swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Simmons feints a counter leg kick.
Simmons 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.
Nascimento misses with a low kick.
Nascimento turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Simmons missing with a left hand there. Nascimento was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Simmons misses with a hook.
Nascimento throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simmons throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Simmons on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nascimento. Nascimento obviously looking to wear him down.
Good leg kick by Nascimento.
Nascimento takes a swing at Simmons's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Simmons on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nascimento misses with a leg kick
and Simmons makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Simmons throws a low kick, looking for Nascimento's leg but Nascimento calmly moves out of range.
Nascimento throws a poor cross that misses
and Simmons counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Simmons moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Simmons takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nascimento needs to keep his hands up - Simmons had a free shot at his head there.
Nascimento misses with a body shot.
Simmons swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nascimento takes a swing at Simmons's ribcage but misses.
Simmons getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nascimento cracks a nice hook into Simmons's ribs.
Nascimento throws a low kick but Simmons moves out of range easily.
Simmons uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nascimento.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simmons keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nascimento.
Nascimento tries to score with a low kick but Simmons moves his leg out of the way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simmons throws a leg kick but Nascimento checks it.
Nascimento misses with a kick to the body.
Nascimento checks the leg kick nicely there.
Simmons connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
It looks like Yago Nascimento has been cut.
Simmons circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nascimento fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Simmons.
A big right from Nascimento misses.
Simmons cracks Nascimento with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That kick from Nascimento tenderised Simmons's leg. Simmons is trying to keep his angry face on.
Simmons is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nascimento thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nascimento misses with a jab to the body
and Simmons counters with a left to the body.
A low kick lands for Nascimento.
Simmons scores with a nice head shot.
Nascimento lands a jab to Simmons's midsection.
Simmons looks to land a right hand but Nascimento moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nascimento throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nascimento scores with a hook to the body. Simmons takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Simmons lands a body shot.
Nascimento thumps Simmons with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nascimento. Simmons does a little dance to reset his feet.
Simmons gets tackled into the cage by Nascimento. Nascimento maintains the clinch.
Simmons lands with a left to the head.
Nascimento lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nascimento tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Simmons's elbow.
Nascimento tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Simmons's elbow.
Nascimento working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nascimento has a couple of punches blocked by Simmons.
Nascimento stalling the fight.
Nascimento misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nascimento misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nascimento misses with the head strike.
Nascimento misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simmons misses with some punches.
Nascimento misses with the head strike.
Simmons blocks a body shot from Nascimento.
Nascimento swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nascimento blocking some punches.
Nascimento blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nascimento misses with some punches.
Nascimento prevents a body shot from Simmons.
Simmons can't find room to land a body shot as Nascimento controls the action.
Simmons lands with a light punch inside.
Simmons throws a head punch that misses.
Simmons blocking some punches.
Simmons throws a punch but it's blocked by Nascimento.
Nascimento doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nascimento lands a right hand that snaps the head of Simmons backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nascimento prevents Simmons from breaking the clinch.
Nascimento tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Simmons struggles to land a body shot inside as Nascimento controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yago Nascimento dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yago Nascimento's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A jab from Simmons misses.
Simmons misses with a body kick.
Nascimento checks a leg kick.
Simmons ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nascimento cracks a nice hook into Simmons's ribs.
Nascimento tries to close the distance and clinch up but Simmons swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yago Nascimento is winning the standup battle so far.
Nascimento uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Simmons.
Nascimento does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Simmons shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Simmons with a nice calf kick.
Simmons throws a looping overhand right but Nascimento ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nascimento slips under a jab from Simmons.
Simmons's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nascimento doesn't manage to clinch there - Simmons circles away.
Simmons keeps the fight on the outside.
Simmons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Nascimento was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Simmons.
Nascimento swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Simmons counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons ducks under a wild hook from Nascimento.
Simmons avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nascimento fails in his attempt to clinch.
Simmons lands the left hand.
Nascimento throws a leg kick that misses.
Simmons tries a quick counter leg kick but Nascimento is wise to it.
Simmons throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nascimento stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sloppy strikes from Nascimento. Those never looked like landing.
It seemed like Simmons was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nascimento on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Simmons circles away from the clinch attempt.
Simmons throws out a counter right but Nascimento avoids it with no problem.
Simmons keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Simmons is looking to score with low kicks.
Nice straight punches there by Nascimento. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nascimento.
Simmons dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nascimento. That did some damage!
Nascimento digs a good hook to Simmons's body.
Nascimento listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nascimento is looking to wear down Simmons with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nascimento closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nascimento blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nascimento goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nascimento doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yago Nascimento has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Simmons swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good body shot from Nascimento.
Simmons misses with a body punch.
Simmons takes a shot to the head.
Simmons tries to throw a body punch but Nascimento avoids it by throwing Simmons back against the cage.
Simmons digs a right hand underneath Nascimento's ribcage. Nascimento let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nascimento.
Still in the clinch, Nascimento scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nascimento lands a right hand that snaps the head of Simmons backwards.
Simmons lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nascimento backwards.
Simmons blocking some punches.
Simmons tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Simmons lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nascimento backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nascimento tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Simmons's elbow.
Nascimento misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nascimento prevents a body shot from Simmons.
Simmons misses with a punch on the inside.
Simmons working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nascimento escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A solid body kick from Simmons.
Nascimento connects with a body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Simmons blocks the leg kick.
Simmons looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nascimento lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Simmons throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nascimento was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nascimento ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simmons moves away.
Simmons takes a swing at Nascimento's ribcage but misses.
Nascimento throws a leg kick but Simmons moved away.
Nascimento closes the distance and clinches.
Simmons swings wildly with an uppercut but Nascimento uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Simmons creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
You can see that Simmons has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Simmons blocks a body shot from Nascimento.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Simmons.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simmons doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nascimento swings wildly with an uppercut but Simmons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nascimento misses with a short punch on the inside.
Simmons blocks a body shot from Nascimento.
Nascimento lands a left hand.
Nascimento lands a left hand that snaps the head of Simmons backwards.
A short right from Simmons on the inside.
Nascimento tries to throw a body punch but Simmons avoids it by throwing Nascimento back against the cage.
Nascimento lands with a light punch inside.
Simmons tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nascimento misses with a hook to the ribs.
Simmons blocking some punches.
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 Yago Nascimento will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yago Nascimento's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Nascimento looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nascimento throws a solid leg kick but Simmons takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nascimento.
Simmons lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Simmons has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nascimento.
Simmons swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Simmons fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nascimento has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Simmons throws a lazy right hand but Nascimento sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nascimento tests Simmons's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nascimento misses with a low kick as Simmons jumps back.
Nascimento tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Simmons manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Simmons misses.
Nascimento throws a body kick that misses.
Simmons ducks under a wild hook from Nascimento.
Nascimento jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nascimento wants to slow Simmons down by chopping away at his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons looks to score with a jab to the body but Nascimento is just out of range.
Nascimento uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Simmons.
Nascimento drops his hands momentarily and Simmons takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Simmons misses the target.
Simmons misses with a straight left.
Nascimento scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nascimento throws the kick towards the body but Simmons avoids it.
Nascimento tries to work over Simmons's front leg with a kick but Simmons checks it.
Nascimento takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Simmons takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nascimento fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nascimento throws a body kick that misses.
Simmons doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Simmons feints and then cracks Nascimento's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nascimento down.
Nascimento takes a swing at Simmons's ribcage but misses.
A right-left combo lands from Nascimento.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simmons misses the jab.
Nascimento moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nascimento blocks a leg kick.
Nascimento seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Simmons throws a hook but Nascimento avoids it easily.
Nascimento tries to close the distance and clinch but Simmons swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice body punch from Nascimento.
Nascimento scores with a nice strike.
Simmons tries a low kick but Nascimento avoids it.
Nascimento lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nascimento thuds his right hand into Simmons's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nascimento throws a low kick but Simmons avoids it.
Nascimento backing away here, and Simmons unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nascimento swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Simmons.
Nascimento is looking to chop away at Simmons's legs.
Simmons swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Simmons misses with a looping left.
Nascimento wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons looks to score with a jab to the body but Nascimento is just out of range.
Nascimento throws a low kick but Simmons avoids it.
Nascimento tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Simmons was well out of range. Poor timing from Nascimento.
Simmons scores with a push kick.
Nascimento staying out of range there.
Nascimento swings away with a body shot that misses
and Simmons counters with an inside leg kick.
Simmons lands with an uppercut that bounces Nascimento off the cage and back into range.
Yago Nascimento is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Simmons throws a body kick that misses.
Simmons misses with an uppercut
and Nascimento counters with a nice leg kick.
Nascimento scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Simmons drops his hands momentarily and Nascimento takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Simmons pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nascimento fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nascimento pushes Simmons up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simmons prevents a body shot from Nascimento.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nascimento gets through Simmons's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Simmons misses with the head strike.
Nascimento lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nascimento doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nascimento tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Simmons's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Nascimento scores with a nice short uppercut.
Simmons lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nascimento backwards.
Nascimento lands a body shot.
Simmons takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Simmons.
Simmons tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nascimento's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nascimento.
Simmons swings wildly with an uppercut but Nascimento uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simmons throws a punch but it's blocked by Nascimento.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yago Nascimento showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nascimento 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yago Nascimento!
After winning the bout, Yago Nascimento thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mikhail Popkov (ranked 696 p4p, 1186 weight class) and Seamus Ohoulihan (ranked 106 p4p, 165 weight class). Ohoulihan has chosen Bill Conti - Going The Distance as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikhail Popkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Seamus Ohoulihan!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Popkov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Popkov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ohoulihan misses with a two punch combination.
A little feinted left hand from Popkov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ohoulihan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ohoulihan lands a lovely overhand right.
Ohoulihan misses with a straight right.
Ohoulihan swings for the body but Popkov moves out of range.
Ohoulihan looks to throw the jab but Popkov is out of range.
Ohoulihan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
It looks like Mikhail Popkov has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Ohoulihan misses.
Popkov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Popkov moves forwards but Ohoulihan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ohoulihan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Popkov.
Popkov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Popkov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ohoulihan.
Ohoulihan tests Popkov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Popkov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ohoulihan misses with a lunging right hand
and Popkov counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Ohoulihan is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Popkov with a hook.
Popkov blocks a leg kick.
A low kick from Ohoulihan is predictable there
letting Popkov counter with a right hand.
Ohoulihan is rocked!
We've been informed that Ohoulihan has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Ohoulihan is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Popkov doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Ohoulihan crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Ohoulihan's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mikhail Popkov!
After winning the bout, Mikhail Popkov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dougal McCraken (ranked 77 p4p, 293 weight class) and Roland Weudke (ranked 10 p4p, 40 weight class). McCraken's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bulgine. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dougal McCraken!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roland Weudke!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weudke has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McCraken finds it's way round the side to connect with Weudke's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCraken. Weudke does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCraken scoring well with a low kick there.
McCraken getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Weudke throws a hook but McCraken blocks it.
The fighters circling - McCraken throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Weudke throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McCraken has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chakuriki LA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
McCraken throws a hook but Weudke avoids it easily.
McCraken moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromWeudke.
Weudke slips under a jab from McCraken.
Weudke swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McCraken takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dougal McCraken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weudke throws a nice outside leg kick.
Weudke checks a leg kick.
Weudke throws out a counter right but McCraken avoids it with no problem.
Weudke drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McCraken throws a body punch but Weudke moves out of range.
McCraken avoids a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCraken misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Weudke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McCraken connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Weudke lunges at McCraken with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McCraken's hand.
McCraken misses with a low kick as Weudke jumps back.
Weudke looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McCraken takes a swing at Weudke's ribcage but misses.
Weudke swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A slow jab from Weudke misses its intended target.
McCraken looks to land a left hand but Weudke moved out of range nicely.
McCraken misses with a left hand
and Weudke counters with a head kick that drops McCraken to the mat! McCraken scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
McCraken is rocked!
Weudke cracks McCraken with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! McCraken falls to his knees and Weudke doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roland Weudke!
Roland Weudke is the new welterweight champion!
Roland Weudke seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kollaa River (ranked 256 p4p, 564 weight class) and Milo Andrianakis (ranked 35 p4p, 81 weight class). River kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is For Heavy Metal we will die!. Andrianakis has chosen The Andy Milonakis Theme Song as his entrance music. Kollaa River could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Milo Andrianakis's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kollaa River!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Milo Andrianakis!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrianakis cracks River with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
It looks like Kollaa River has been cut.
River tries to keep at a distance but Andrianakis has taken the fight into the clinch.
River working aggressively here.
River working aggressively here.
Andrianakis lands a body punch in the clinch.
Andrianakis has a couple of punches blocked by River.
Andrianakis lands an elbow inside that River shrugs off.
River has a couple of punches blocked by Andrianakis.
Andrianakis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Andrianakis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Andrianakis scores with a hook to the body.
River blocks a body shot from Andrianakis.
Andrianakis takes a shot to the head.
Andrianakis comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
River misses with a short punch on the inside.
River manages to pull 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!
River is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
River bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Andrianakis's guard.
River prevents Andrianakis from getting back to his feet.
Andrianakis has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. River is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Andrianakis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Andrianakis scores with a four punch combination!
Kollaa River's cut is getting worse.
Andrianakis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
River attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
River looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Andrianakis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andrianakis catches River with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Andrianakis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
River takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Andrianakis doesn't manage to clinch there - River circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from River misses the target.
A punch combination from Andrianakis misses.
Andrianakis ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Andrianakis misses the jab.
Milo Andrianakis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Andrianakis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but River was well out of range. Poor timing from Andrianakis.
Andrianakis swings widly with a right hand
and River cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andrianakis throws out a loose jab but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
River misses with a shot to the body
and Andrianakis counters with a straight right hand.
Andrianakis connects with a looping right hand.
Kollaa River's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
River lands with a kick to the ribs.
Andrianakis throws a right hand that misses
and River counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Andrianakis thinking.
River throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Andrianakis tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. River is in Andrianakis's guard.
River lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Andrianakis is looking to stand up but River isn't so interested in that idea.
River working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
River scoring with some ground and pound.
Andrianakis is wriggling around but River manages to pass to half guard.
Andrianakis is looking to escape.
River is pressing down on Andrianakis's thigh, looking to free his foot. Andrianakis is holding on for now.
River working over Andrianakis with some ground and pound. Andrianakis looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrianakis is trying to stand back up but River is controlling him
River is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
River lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Andrianakis has hold of River's hands but River slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Andrianakis wants to get back to his feet.
River is nestled in close to Andrianakis, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Andrianakis has hold of River's hands but River slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
River winds up and cracks Andrianakis with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
River prevents Andrianakis from standing back up.
River working the head and body with strikes.
River is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Andrianakis has hold of River's hands but River slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Andrianakis wants to get back to his feet.
Andrianakis has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but River is on him like a limpet, forcing Andrianakis back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andrianakis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Andrianakis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Andrianakis lands with a light punch inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
River is looking to take this one to the mat.
Andrianakis looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Andrianakis lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
River escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Andrianakis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Andrianakis just misses with a punch to the body.
River moves out of range as Andrianakis strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Andrianakis misses the target.
River ducks under a wild hook from Andrianakis.
It looked like River wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Andrianakis misses with a jab to the body
and River counters with a left and a right that stings Andrianakis.
Andrianakis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but River manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andrianakis connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
River avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from River misses the target.
Nice body punch from Andrianakis.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Milo Andrianakis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kollaa River's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
River moves away from the strike by Andrianakis.
River slips under a jab from Andrianakis.
Andrianakis throws a hook but River blocks it.
River fires out a quick counter leg kick but Andrianakis just manages to avoid it.
Andrianakis looks to score with a jab to the body but River is just out of range.
Andrianakis lands with a nice body punch.
A big right from Andrianakis misses.
River throws a quick counter kick to the body but Andrianakis avoids it.
Andrianakis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but River manages to avoid it.
River changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Andrianakis tries to avoid it but River manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Andrianakis to the ground. Andrianakis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Andrianakis is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Milo Andrianakis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andrianakis stuffs the takedown attempt from River. River gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrianakis misses the shot to the body.
River looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A telegraphed right hand from Andrianakis misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River slips a straight right by Andrianakis.
River feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Andrianakis loads up on a big right hand but River slips the punch.
Andrianakis misses with a looping left.
Andrianakis throws a right hand that misses
enabling River to counter with a crisp jab.
Andrianakis throws a lazy uppercut
and River counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A shot to the body from Andrianakis misses
and River counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Andrianakis lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Andrianakis lands a nice hook to River's body. River takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
River is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd cheers as Andrianakis lands an impressive looking overhand right. River doesn't seem phased though.
Milo Andrianakis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Andrianakis, as that shot connected.
River takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jeez, Kollaa River's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Andrianakis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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!
River throws out a leg kick but Andrianakis moves out of range and River only half commits.
Andrianakis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
River appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
River slips a straight right by Andrianakis.
River takes a shot right to the bread basket.
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
River fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kollaa River. That's going to take a lot out of him.
River with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Andrianakis to score with a decent uppercut.
Andrianakis tries to clinch but River is having none of it.
Andrianakis bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps River's head backwards.
Andrianakis loads up on a big right hand but River slips the punch.
Andrianakis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from River.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River gets tackled into the cage by Andrianakis. Andrianakis maintains the clinch.
River makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
River is trying to break free.
River breaks from the clinch.
Andrianakis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but River was well out of range. Poor timing from Andrianakis.
River throws a jab when Andrianakis was well out of range.
Andrianakis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
River bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Andrianakis scores with a jab to the body.
Andrianakis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
River swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Andrianakis misses with an uppercut. River saw that one coming.
River throwing a counter right hand but Andrianakis manages to avoid it.
Andrianakis looks to throw the jab but River is out of range.
River misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Andrianakis throws a poor cross that misses
and River counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
River defending well as Andrianakis loads up on a big left hand.
River looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A head kick misses from River.
Andrianakis takes one on the button.
Andrianakis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
River drops down looking for a counter takedown but Andrianakis sprawls and moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
River shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. River showed some decent athleticism there.
Andrianakis is trying to stand back up but River is controlling him
Andrianakis manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Andrianakis cracks River with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kollaa River's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Milo Andrianakis!
During a confident post fight interview, Milo Andrianakis thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bento Barboza (ranked 25 p4p, 19 weight class) and Karim Johnson (ranked 2 p4p, 1 weight class). Barboza comes to the cage accompanied by Angel Of Death. Johnson has chosen Don't say nuthin' as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bento Barboza!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Karim Johnson!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson lands a right hook to the body.
Barboza avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Barboza on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Barboza slips under a jab.
Barboza attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Johnson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Barboza tries to land a front kick but Johnson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barboza.
Johnson wants to slow Barboza down by chopping away at his legs.
Barboza throws a wild body kick that Johnson sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barboza misses with an uppercut.
Barboza throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barboza throws a half hearted mid kick.
Barboza 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.
Johnson misses the body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Barboza jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barboza throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
Barboza moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Barboza is out of range.
Johnson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barboza throws out a leg kick but Johnson moves out of range and Barboza only half commits.
Johnson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Barboza throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Johnson digs a good hook to Barboza's body.
Barboza is breathing heavily.
Barboza wants to land a leg kick but Johnson is out of range.
Johnson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Johnson lands with an uppercut that bounces Barboza off the cage and back into range.
It looks like Bento Barboza has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson cracks Barboza with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Johnson has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Barboza to stand back up!
A solid leg kick lands there for Johnson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson drops Barboza with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Barboza looks back up at him and smiles so Johnson waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Johnson is stalking Barboza. Barboza circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Johnson, and it's lights out! Barboza really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Karim Johnson!
Karim Johnson is the new super heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Karim Johnson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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