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HFC 122 - Vaiduolkis vs Ford 3 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dillon Van Barle (ranked 995 p4p, 3017 weight class) and Aleksandar Volkanovski (ranked 132 p4p, 392 weight class). Volkanovski has chosen 2pac - Hail Mary as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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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 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dillon Van Barle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aleksandar Volkanovski!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Steve Montenegro and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick lands for Van Barle.
Volkanovski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Volkanovski shoots for a double leg takedown but Van Barle sprawls well. He's pushed Volkanovski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Van Barle looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Volkanovski fails with a takedown attempt.
Volkanovski misses with a head kick.
Van Barle was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Volkanovski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Van Barle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Volkanovski is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Van Barle avoids the head kick by Volkanovski.
A jab lands there for Van Barle.
Dillon Van Barle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Barle is looking to clinch.
Volkanovski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Barle with a jab.
Volkanovski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Barle.
Volkanovski scores with a nice right hand.
Volkanovski slips under a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Barle tries to close the distance and clinch but Volkanovski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Volkanovski circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Barle jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Van Barle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Volkanovski.
Volkanovski gets tackled into the cage by Van Barle. Van Barle maintains the clinch.
Van Barle misses with an elbow over the top.
Volkanovski successfully pulls guard.
Van Barle has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Volkanovski is proving hard to escape from.
Our spies down at at Hollywood Superstar MMA Gym inform us that Volkanovski has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Van Barle postures up.
Volkanovski is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Van Barle rolls with it to try and escape but Volkanovski cranks on the arm and Van Barle is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aleksandar Volkanovski!
Aleksandar Volkanovski decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Malcolm King (ranked 1486 p4p, 202 weight class) and Logan Barrengarry (ranked 203 p4p, 32 weight class). King comes to the cage accompanied by YoungBoy Never Broke Again – White Teeth. Barrengarry is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Guardians of the Galaxy Awesome Mix. Logan Barrengarry has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Malcolm King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Logan Barrengarry!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Columbo Gatti and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barrengarry walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jab from King.
King works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jab, jab by King - just one landing.
King throws a poor cross that misses
and Barrengarry counters with a right hand to the body.
King with the inside leg kick.
King with a nice calf kick.
King gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Barrengarry lands a left hand that snaps the head of King backwards.
Barrengarry lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barrengarry misses with a punch to the body.
King throws a head punch that misses.
King misses with some punches.
Barrengarry misses with a body punch.
King is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
King lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Barrengarry fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King prevents a body shot from Barrengarry.
King lands with a right to the head.
King trying to control the position but instead, Barrengarry has worked for underhooks and has pushed King into the cage.
Barrengarry tries to work over King's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barrengarry lands a shot to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nice body punch from Barrengarry - that landed with a thud.
King working aggressively here.
Barrengarry goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Barrengarry.
King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
King wants to get back to striking at distance but Barrengarry won't allow it.
King working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barrengarry gets through King's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Barrengarry throws a punch but it's blocked by King.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from King.
King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barrengarry goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barrengarry lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King.
Barrengarry lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
King avoiding damage.
King misses with a punch on the inside.
King's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
King misses with an uppercut. Barrengarry saw that one coming.
Barrengarry throws out a counter right but King avoids it with no problem.
King tests Barrengarry's chin there with a solid looking shot.
King connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Barrengarry misses with a two punch combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Barrengarry misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barrengarry. King does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barrengarry takes a shot right to the bread basket.
King fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Barrengarry is out of range.
King throws a body punch but Barrengarry moves out of range.
Malcolm King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King scores with a jab to the jaw.
King thows a left - swing and a miss!
A cross from King lands.
Barrengarry keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from King.
Barrengarry counters with a body kick.
King fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
King throws an overhand right that lands on Barrengarry's shoulder, as Barrengarry tries to avoid the shot.
King scores with a decent looking hook.
King checks the leg kick nicely there.
A nice leg kick from King, right into the meat of the thigh.
King walks into a straight right hand from Barrengarry.
King is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
King lands a leg kick that knocks Barrengarry off balance momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by King.
King steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barrengarry.
Barrengarry keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
King uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barrengarry.
King jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barrengarry slips under a jab from King.
King scores with a decent looking hook.
Barrengarry tries to work over King's front leg with a kick but King checks it.
King jabbing away but nothing is landing.
King slips under a jab.
King feinted there with a counter leg kick.
King pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
King throws a hook but Barrengarry avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malcolm King dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
King throws a jab but it's blocked by Barrengarry.
Barrengarry slips a straight right by King.
King jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Barrengarry drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
King misses with a double jab
and Barrengarry connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barrengarry looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Barrengarry scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
King throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
King ducks under a wild hook from Barrengarry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King throws a quick inside leg kick.
Barrengarry blocks a low kick nicely.
Barrengarry avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
King moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Barrengarry's head.
King throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barrengarry sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barrengarry feints a counter leg kick.
King misses with a looping right.
King backing away here, and Barrengarry unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
King is looking to slow Barrengarry down with leg kicks.
King dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barrengarry. That did some damage!
Barrengarry blocks a jab.
King lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barrengarry circles away quickly and effectively.
Barrengarry is clearly trying to counter these attacks from King with a body shot.
King connects with a leg kick.
King with a nice calf kick.
Barrengarry throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it.
King motions for Barrengarry to come forward. King throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
King misses with a body shot.
King takes a swing at Barrengarry's ribcage but misses.
King rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barrengarry counters with a solid body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King throws a series of punches but Barrengarry moves out of range.
Barrengarry missing with a left hand there. King was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
King throws a half hearted mid kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King misses with an uppercut. Barrengarry saw that one coming.
King swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Barrengarry appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
King misses with a leg kick
and Barrengarry makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
King throws a body punch but Barrengarry moves out of range.
King attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
King takes one to the chin there.
King throws a leg kick but Barrengarry sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Barrengarry throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck King on the side of the head.
King blocks a head kick by Barrengarry.
Barrengarry throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barrengarry tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
King with a hook.
King listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barrengarry was well out of range. Poor timing from King.
King misses with a low kick as Barrengarry jumps back.
Barrengarry swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
King steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barrengarry.
King fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Barrengarry, pushing him back against the cage.
King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as King takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Barrengarry's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Barrengarry lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt King or not.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Barrengarry.
Barrengarry lands a nice shot to the body.
King has a couple of punches blocked by Barrengarry.
King escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barrengarry throws an overhand right that lands on King's shoulder, as King tries to avoid the shot.
King half committed to a counter leg kick.
Barrengarry staying out of range there.
It seemed like Barrengarry was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
King dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barrengarry checks a leg kick nicely.
Barrengarry is clearly trying to counter these attacks from King with a body shot.
King misses with a right hand
and Barrengarry counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King misses with a straight left.
Barrengarry ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barrengarry now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
King forces Barrengarry back against the cage and clinches.
Barrengarry lands with a short punch from the clinch.
King stalling in the clinch.
Barrengarry lands a nice uppercut.
Barrengarry misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barrengarry lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of King backwards.
Barrengarry misses with a hook to the ribs.
King misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malcolm King dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
King misses the shot to the body.
King lands a slapping body shot.
An inside leg kick from King misses.
Barrengarry follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Barrengarry gets cracked with a nice right hand there by King.
King throws a big shot that misses.
King tests Barrengarry's chin there with a solid looking shot.
King lands a jab to the head.
Barrengarry uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King.
Barrengarry only half commits to the counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barrengarry fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
King misses with a low kick.
King misses with a telegraphed body shot
and King takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
 King is rocked!
King throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Oh King is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barrengarry moves away.
King seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrengarry throws an ugly left hook that misses
and King counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
King misses with a leg kick.
King throws a solid leg kick but Barrengarry takes the impact on his shin and smiles at King.
King is looking to clinch.
Barrengarry flicks out a counter leg kick but King steps away.
King missing with a left hand there. Barrengarry was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barrengarry dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barrengarry takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Barrengarry takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice body punch from King.
Nice defenses there by Barrengarry.
King throws a predictable looking body shot
and Barrengarry cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barrengarry fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
King fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Barrengarry has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barrengarry takes one on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barrengarry manages to avoid it.
Malcolm King is winning the standup battle so far.
King swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Barrengarry counters with a nice body kick.
King swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Barrengarry counters with a nice right hand that sends King toppling to the canvas! King scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Barrengarry finish him?!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from King.
Good leg kick by Barrengarry.
King misses with an uppercut
and Barrengarry counters with a low kick, right behind King 's knee.
King throws a lazy uppercut
and Barrengarry counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Logan Barrengarry!
Logan Barrengarry decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Juodasis Vaiduoklis (ranked 111 p4p, 196 weight class) and Ed Ford (ranked 17 p4p, 24 weight class). Juodasis Vaiduoklis has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Juodasis Vaiduoklis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Ed Ford!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jorge Garcia and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vaiduoklis misses with a looping right.
Ford looks to land a combination. Vaiduoklis sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ford pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ford cracks Vaiduoklis with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ford misses with a wild body shot.
Ford walks into a straight right hand from Vaiduoklis.
A shot to the body from Vaiduoklis misses
and Ford counters with a leg kick.
Vaiduoklis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ford moves away.
Vaiduoklis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vaiduoklis cracks Ford with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ford fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vaiduoklis takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Vaiduoklis lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ford has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ford and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ford misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vaiduoklis.
A telegraphed right hand from Vaiduoklis misses the target.
We've been informed that Ford 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.
Vaiduoklis swings widly with a right hand
and Ford counters with a solid body kick.
Vaiduoklis scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Vaiduoklis throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ford counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaiduoklis misses with an uppercut.
Ford appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Vaiduoklis throws a body punch but Ford moves out of range.
Vaiduoklis tries a low kick but Ford avoids it.
Vaiduoklis scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ford checks a low kick from Vaiduoklis.
Ford checks a leg kick.
Ford stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Vaiduoklis is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ford with a hook.
Vaiduoklis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ford.
Ford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vaiduoklis moves away.
Ford throws a leg kick but Vaiduoklis moved away.
Vaiduoklis misses with a straight left.
Vaiduoklis connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A jab from Ford misses.
Vaiduoklis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ford takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ford just misses with a punch to the body.
Vaiduoklis finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ford takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ford sizes up Vaiduoklis with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Vaiduoklis thows a leg kick but Ford checks it
enabling Ford to counter with a crisp jab.
Vaiduoklis swings for the body but Ford moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ford.
Vaiduoklis throws a chopping leg kick but Ford manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ford swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ford is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Vaiduoklis had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Vaiduoklis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ford manages to avoid it.
Vaiduoklis misses with a low kick.
The crowd cheers as Ford lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vaiduoklis doesn't seem phased though.
Vaiduoklis scores with a jab.
Vaiduoklis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vaiduoklis throws a shot to the body.
Vaiduoklis on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ford takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaiduoklis misses with a wild body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vaiduoklis.
Ford misses with a hook.
A jab lands there for Vaiduoklis.
Ford keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Vaiduoklis gets tackled into the cage by Ford. Ford maintains the clinch.
Ford tries to work over Vaiduoklis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ford scores with a shot to the side of Vaiduoklis's head.
Vaiduoklis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vaiduoklis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vaiduoklis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ford tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ford lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vaiduoklis backwards.
Ford utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
I was talking to Vaiduoklis's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ford connects with a knee to the head.
 It looks like Juodasis Vaiduoklis has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis can't find room to land a body shot as Ford controls the action.
Vaiduoklis lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Vaiduoklis.
Ford throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vaiduoklis blocks it with crossed arms.
Ford lands a good knee to the midsection. Vaiduoklis won't want to take too many of those.
Vaiduoklis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ford trying to land knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vaiduoklis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ford backwards.
Ford tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vaiduoklis avoids it.
Vaiduoklis misses with a punch to the body.
Ford swings wildly with an uppercut but Vaiduoklis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ford with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ford is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vaiduoklis is defending well for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short uppercut from Ford.
Vaiduoklis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vaiduoklis misses with a punch to the body.
Ford is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vaiduoklis is defending well for now.
Ford tries to break the clinch but Vaiduoklis is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ed Ford will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Juodasis Vaiduoklis's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Vaiduoklis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ford.
Vaiduoklis jabs Ford right on the nose. Ford blinks but takes it well.
Vaiduoklis checks a leg kick nicely.
Ford throws a hook but Vaiduoklis avoids it easily.
Vaiduoklis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Ford misses.
Ford slips a straight right by Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis throws out a leg kick but Ford moves out of range and Vaiduoklis only half commits.
Vaiduoklis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ford.
It looked like Vaiduoklis was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ford.
Ford tries to move into range but Vaiduoklis moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vaiduoklis throws a low kick, looking for Ford's leg but Ford calmly moves out of range.
Ford looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vaiduoklis misses with a straight right.
Ford is looking to score with low kicks.
Vaiduoklis with a hook.
Vaiduoklis defending well as Ford loads up on a big left hand.
Ford scoring well with a low kick there.
Ford keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Juodasis Vaiduoklis is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaiduoklis checks a leg kick.
Vaiduoklis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A combination from Vaiduoklis does no damage.
Ford wants to land a leg kick but Vaiduoklis is out of range.
Vaiduoklis with a nice cross.
Vaiduoklis moves out of range as Ford strikes.
Good leg kick by Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis checks a leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Vaiduoklis tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vaiduoklis misses with a leg kick
and Ford counters with a nice uppercut.
Vaiduoklis misses with a body kick.
Juodasis Vaiduoklis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ford looks to land a right hand but Vaiduoklis moved out of range.
A slow jab from Vaiduoklis misses its intended target.
Vaiduoklis looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ford steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Vaiduoklis.
Ford throws a low kick but it's checked well by Vaiduoklis.
Ford misses with an uppercut.
Vaiduoklis stuns Ford with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ford avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vaiduoklis misses with a jab to the body
and Ford cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vaiduoklis connects with a body shot that sends Ford's belly button to the back.
Vaiduoklis uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Vaiduoklis throws a head kick but Ford moves out of range.
Vaiduoklis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ford throws a body punch but Vaiduoklis moves out of range.
Vaiduoklis swings for the body but Ford moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Ford misses the target.
Vaiduoklis moves away from the strike by Ford.
Vaiduoklis throws a push kick but Ford slaps the foot to one side.
Ford motions for Vaiduoklis to come forward. Ford throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ford connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vaiduoklis throws a leg kick but Ford checks it.
Ford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vaiduoklis moves away.
Ford steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vaiduoklis.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Ford.
Vaiduoklis looks for the body kick but Ford saw that one coming.
Ford thumps Vaiduoklis with a low kick.
Vaiduoklis smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Vaiduoklis is looking to slow Ford down with leg kicks.
Vaiduoklis tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ford appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ford uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vaiduoklis has time to react.
Vaiduoklis lands a nice looking body shot.
Ford avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Vaiduoklis misses with a looping right.
Vaiduoklis throws a big shot that misses.
Vaiduoklis throws a leg kick but Ford sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ford lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vaiduoklis.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vaiduoklis tried to score with a low kick but Ford checks it.
Ford swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ford connects with a right hand. Vaiduoklis shakes it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vaiduoklis misses with a hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ford counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ford throws an off balance right hand
and Vaiduoklis counters with an inside leg kick.
Ford's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Vaiduoklis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ford was well out of range. Poor timing from Vaiduoklis.
A countering left hand to the body from Ford misses.
Vaiduoklis lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ford throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Vaiduoklis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ford lands with a shot to the body.
Vaiduoklis throws a right and a left that Ford avoids nicely.
Ford keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ford throws a chopping leg kick but Vaiduoklis manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Vaiduoklis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vaiduoklis throws a front kick aimed at Ford's knee but Ford avoids it well.
Ford fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Vaiduoklis checks it well.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ford checks a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juodasis Vaiduoklis dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Juodasis Vaiduoklis's cut.
That's time! Vaiduoklis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Vaiduoklis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ford moves away.
Vaiduoklis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vaiduoklis with a nice calf kick.
Vaiduoklis misses with a straight right.
Vaiduoklis throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ford misses with a body shot.
Vaiduoklis scores with a hook to the body. Ford takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vaiduoklis swings widly with a right hand
and Ford counters with a nice body kick.
Ford throws a body shot but no joy.
Ford staying out of range there.
Ford misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vaiduoklis throws out a powerful jab.
Vaiduoklis lands a really nice looking cross but Ford seems unphased.
Vaiduoklis walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ford checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ford! But no joy.
Vaiduoklis throws a hook but Ford blocks it.
Vaiduoklis on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ford swings for the body but Vaiduoklis moves out of range.
It looked like Vaiduoklis was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ford.
Vaiduoklis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ford was well out of range. Poor timing from Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis throws a head kick that misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Vaiduoklis checks a leg kick.
Vaiduoklis chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Vaiduoklis's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ford connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vaiduoklis scrambles back to his feet.
Ford lands with a good body shot.
Vaiduoklis checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ford misses with a body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Vaiduoklis misses its target.
Vaiduoklis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ford tries to land a body kick
and Vaiduoklis counters with a nice uppercut.
Vaiduoklis is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vaiduoklis moves away.
Decent striking displayed by Ford there.
Ford moves out of range of the strikes.
Vaiduoklis looks for the body kick but Ford saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vaiduoklis avoids a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vaiduoklis throws a jab when Ford was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Ford on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vaiduoklis scores with a hook to the body. Ford takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A nice leg kick from Vaiduoklis, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vaiduoklis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vaiduoklis misses with a shot to the body
and Ford counters with a nice body kick.
Ford checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ford throws a leg kick but Vaiduoklis moved away.
Vaiduoklis feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Vaiduoklis defending well as Ford loads up on a big left hand.
Vaiduoklis throws the kick towards the body but Ford avoids it.
Ford looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vaiduoklis moves away.
Vaiduoklis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ford.
Ford looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vaiduoklis misses with a low kick as Ford jumps back.
Vaiduoklis looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Vaiduoklis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaiduoklis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vaiduoklis misses with a jab to the body
and Ford counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ford looks to throw the jab but Vaiduoklis is out of range.
Ford looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Vaiduoklis tries to score with a low kick but Ford moves his leg out of the way.
Vaiduoklis throws a hook but Ford avoids it easily.
Vaiduoklis throws a hook to the side of Ford's head but Ford sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ford thows a leg kick but Vaiduoklis checks it
and Vaiduoklis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ford throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ford scores with a jab.
Ford misses with a straight left.
A telegraphed right hand from Vaiduoklis misses the target.
Vaiduoklis wants to slow Ford down by chopping away at his legs.
Vaiduoklis misses with a leg kick
and Ford counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Ford misses with the body kick
and Vaiduoklis finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vaiduoklis misses with an uppercut.
Vaiduoklis swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ford cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ford slips a jab from Vaiduoklis.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vaiduoklis gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ford misses with a head kick.
Vaiduoklis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vaiduoklis wants to slow Ford down by chopping away at his legs.
Decent striking displayed by Vaiduoklis there.
Vaiduoklis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ford.
Ford misses with a jab, cross combination.
It looked like Vaiduoklis was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ford.
Ford misses with a double jab
and Vaiduoklis counters with a slapping leg kick.
Vaiduoklis throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ford tries to land a leg kick but Vaiduoklis saw it coming and moves away.
Vaiduoklis avoids the head kick by Ford.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Juodasis Vaiduoklis did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Juodasis Vaiduoklis's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Ford digs a good hook to Vaiduoklis's body.
Ford throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vaiduoklis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ford sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vaiduoklis throws a lazy right hand but Ford sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ford throws a head kick that misses.
Ford throws a sloppy head kick
and Vaiduoklis counters with a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Ford.
Vaiduoklis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ford at a distance.
Vaiduoklis tests Ford's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Both fighters circling a little - Vaiduoklis finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vaiduoklis manages to avoid it.
Vaiduoklis scores with a jab to the body.
Ford takes a swing at Vaiduoklis's ribcage but misses.
Ford throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vaiduoklis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaiduoklis connects with an inside leg kick.
Vaiduoklis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ford was well out of range. Poor timing from Vaiduoklis.
Ford counters with a body kick.
Ford misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ford can pounce on him.
Ford throws a body shot but no joy.
Vaiduoklis just misses with a punch to the body.
Vaiduoklis throws a sloppy head kick
and Ford counters with an outside leg kick.
Vaiduoklis digs a good body shot into Ford's ribs.
A big left from Ford misses.
Vaiduoklis half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ford lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Vaiduoklis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ford follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Ford lunges at Vaiduoklis with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vaiduoklis's hand.
Ford just misses with a punch to the body.
Vaiduoklis avoids the body shot from Ford.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ford lands the left hand.
Vaiduoklis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ford moves away.
Ford on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ford misses with a hook
and Vaiduoklis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Vaiduoklis lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ford has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ford and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ford takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ford misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Vaiduoklis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Vaiduoklis moves out of range of the body kick from Ford.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ford.
Vaiduoklis throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ford counters with a nice uppercut.
Vaiduoklis will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nice defenses there by Ford.
Ford scores with a leg kick.
Ford gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ford sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ford is looking to slow Vaiduoklis down with leg kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaiduoklis avoids the head kick by Ford.
Vaiduoklis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ford sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vaiduoklis throws out a leg kick but Ford moves out of range and Vaiduoklis only half commits.
Vaiduoklis throws a solid leg kick but Ford takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis misses with a looping left.
Vaiduoklis connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ford's hands.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vaiduoklis.
Ford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vaiduoklis moves away.
Vaiduoklis throws a body shot but no joy.
Ford wants to counter with a clinch but Vaiduoklis pushes him away.
Vaiduoklis misses with a low kick.
Ford looks to score with a jab to the body but Vaiduoklis is just out of range.
Vaiduoklis went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Vaiduoklis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vaiduoklis tries to land a body kick
and Ford counters with a stiff right hand.
Ford dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vaiduoklis throws a leg kick but Ford checks it.
Ford is trying to counter with his kicks.
Ford takes one to the side of the head.
A low kick from Ford is predictable there
and Vaiduoklis counters with a thumping low kick.
Nice shot lands for Vaiduoklis.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vaiduoklis fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ford has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Vaiduoklis is looking to score with low kicks.
Vaiduoklis tries to score with a low kick but Ford moves his leg out of the way.
Vaiduoklis misses the shot to the body.
Vaiduoklis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vaiduoklis avoids the body shot from Ford.
Ford lands a nice looking body shot.
Vaiduoklis throws a body shot but no joy.
Vaiduoklis wants to land a leg kick but Ford is out of range.
Ford avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ford swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vaiduoklis throws a head kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juodasis Vaiduoklis had his way with Ed Ford in that round.
The cut man is working on Juodasis Vaiduoklis's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Vaiduoklis tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ford is able to avoid easily.
Vaiduoklis throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ford.
Ford follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Vaiduoklis swats away the attempt to clinch by Ford.
Vaiduoklis throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ford swings for the body but Vaiduoklis moves out of range.
Vaiduoklis looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vaiduoklis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ford tries a low kick but Vaiduoklis avoids it.
Ford throws a shot from downtown. Vaiduoklis moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vaiduoklis connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ford's hands.
Ford cracks Vaiduoklis with an open hand slap.
Ford misses with an attempted mid kick.
It looked like Vaiduoklis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ford swings widly with a right hand
and Vaiduoklis counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ford.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ford blocks a head kick by Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ford.
Vaiduoklis misses with a hook. Ford ducked under it nicely.
Vaiduoklis throws a front kick aimed at Ford's knee but Ford avoids it well.
Ford throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ford looks to land a combination but Vaiduoklis avoids it well.
Vaiduoklis connects with a solid leg kick.
Vaiduoklis throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Vaiduoklis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ford.
Ford pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vaiduoklis thinks about countering with a body kick.
Ford uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vaiduoklis.
Vaiduoklis swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ford throws a front kick aimed at Vaiduoklis's knee but Vaiduoklis avoids it well.
A low kick lands for Ford.
Ford throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ed Ford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ford lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vaiduoklis's sensitive parts.
Ford defending well as Vaiduoklis loads up on a big left hand.
Ford swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ford moves out of range of the body kick.
Vaiduoklis slips a jab from Ford.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vaiduoklis. Ford does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ford takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ford loads up on a big right hand but Vaiduoklis slips the punch.
Vaiduoklis thumps Ford with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ford. Vaiduoklis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vaiduoklis loads up on a big right hand but Ford slips the punch.
Vaiduoklis misses the body punch
enabling Ford to counter with a crisp jab.
Vaiduoklis lands with a good body shot.
Vaiduoklis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vaiduoklis misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaiduoklis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ford.
Vaiduoklis misses with a hook to the body
and Ford counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vaiduoklis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ford. That did some damage!
Vaiduoklis throws a leg kick but Ford checks it.
Vaiduoklis swings for the body but Ford moves out of range.
Ford throws a hook but Vaiduoklis blocks it.
Vaiduoklis gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Vaiduoklis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vaiduoklis scores with a nice head shot.
Ford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vaiduoklis was well out of range. Poor timing from Ford.
Vaiduoklis slips a jab from Ford.
Ford scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ford misses with a body shot.
Ford takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vaiduoklis jabs Ford to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ford waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vaiduoklis.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ford tries to work over Vaiduoklis's front leg with a kick but Vaiduoklis checks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vaiduoklis throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ford counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circling - Vaiduoklis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vaiduoklis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Vaiduoklis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ford on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ford misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Vaiduoklis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vaiduoklis takes a swing at Ford's ribcage but misses.
Ford rushes Vaiduoklis and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ford lands a hook that snaps the head of Vaiduoklis backwards.
Ford tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vaiduoklis avoids it.
Vaiduoklis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knees to the body from Ford.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Vaiduoklis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ford's elbow.
Vaiduoklis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ed Ford.
I think Vaiduoklis 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 49:47
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 49:47
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juodasis Vaiduoklis!
Juodasis Vaiduoklis retains his lightweight title!
A relieved looking Juodasis Vaiduoklis thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Conspiracy Theorist (ranked 1397 p4p, 1709 weight class) and Anthony Merel (ranked 184 p4p, 218 weight class). Theorist comes to the cage accompanied by ShockOne - Follow Me. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Conspiracy Theorist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Merel!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Dean Styles and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Theorist's corner calls for a 1-2. Theorist obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Theorist throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Merel misses with a hook. Theorist ducked under it nicely.
Merel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Theorist throws out the jab.
Merel is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Theorist with a body shot.
Theorist bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Theorist throws a hook but Merel blocks it.
Theorist throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Theorist misses with a wild body shot.
Merel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice body punch from Merel.
Merel moves out of range of the strikes.
Merel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Merel uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Theorist has time to react.
Theorist definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Merel scores with a punch to the head.
Theorist moves out of range as Merel strikes.
Merel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Merel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Theorist.
Merel now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Theorist throws a lazy right hand but Merel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Theorist throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Theorist bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Theorist takes one to the chin there.
Theorist looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Merel drives through and clinches with Theorist against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Theorist lands with a right to the head.
Theorist works on Merel's body with a couple of short punches.
Merel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Theorist lands a nice uppercut.
Theorist throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Merels head.
Theorist throws a head punch that misses.
Merel blocks an uppercut.
Theorist throws a punch but it's blocked by Merel.
Theorist throws a punch but it's blocked by Merel.
Merel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Merel tries a body shot but Theorist blocks it.
Merel lands a shoulder strike.
Merel tries to work over Theorist's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Theorist lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Merel.
Theorist lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Merel or not.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Merel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Theorist lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Merel.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Theorist.
Merel throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Merel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Merel misses with the head strike.
A short right from Merel on the inside.
Merel throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Merel - that landed with a thud.
Merel prevents a body shot from Theorist.
Theorist lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Merel backwards.
Theorist lands a shoulder strike.
Merel blocks a body shot from Theorist.
Theorist digs a right hand underneath Merel's ribcage. Merel let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Merel throws a punch but it's blocked by Theorist.
Theorist goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Theorist swings wildly with an uppercut but Merel uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Merel.
Theorist lands with a right to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Theorist struggles to land a body shot inside as Merel controls his hands.
Merel lands a right hand.
Theorist tries a body shot but Merel blocks it.
Theorist swings wildly with an uppercut but Merel uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Merel.
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 Conspiracy Theorist will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Merel ducks under a wild hook from Theorist.
Merel takes a swing at Theorist's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Theorist misses its intended target.
Good shot there by Merel.
Merel swings for the body but Theorist moves out of range.
Merel lands with a straight right. Theorist didn't see that one coming.
Theorist connects with a nice looking jab.
Theorist swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Anthony Merel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice defenses there by Merel.
Merel cracks a nice hook into Theorist's ribs.
Theorist lands with an overhand left.
Merel cracks Theorist with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Theorist is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Merel throws a big shot that misses.
Merel lands with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Theorist waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Merel.
Merel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Merel has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Merel misses with a looping left.
A punch lands to the side of Theorist 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Merel cracks Theorist with a good jab.
Merel's corner calls for a 1-2. Merel obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Merel looks to throw the jab but Theorist is out of range.
Merel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Merel fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Theorist on the side of the head.
Merel lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Merel has closed the distance and engaged Theorist in a clinch.
Theorist tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Merel's elbow.
Theorist swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Theorist tries a body shot but Merel blocks it.
Merel lands a shoulder strike.
Theorist tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Theorist.
Merel tries to throw a body punch but Theorist avoids it by throwing Merel back against the cage.
Conspiracy Theorist has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A right handed body shot lands from Merel.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Theorist.
Theorist blocks an uppercut.
Merel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Theorist backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Merel blocks a body shot from Theorist.
Theorist misses with the head strike.
Merel blocks a body shot from Theorist.
Merel prevents a body shot from Theorist.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Merel lands a hook that snaps the head of Theorist backwards.
Merel tries a body shot but Theorist blocks it.
Theorist lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Merel.
Theorist misses with a short punch on the inside.
Merel lands with a light punch inside.
Theorist tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Merel's elbow.
Theorist is working Merel over against the cage.
Merel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Theorist tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Merel's elbow.
Theorist blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Merel scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Merel.
Theorist tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Merel's elbow.
Theorist misses with the head strike.
Theorist misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Merel has a couple of punches blocked by Theorist.
Merel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Theorist backwards.
Theorist misses with the head strike.
Theorist throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Theorist.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Merel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Theorist throws a hook but Merel avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Theorist. Merel does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Merel misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Merel. Theorist does a little dance to reset his feet.
Merel connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Merel throws a body punch but Theorist moves out of range.
Merel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Theorist.
Merel misses with an uppercut. Theorist saw that one coming.
Merel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Theorist throws a right hand that misses
and Theorist takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Merel misses with a wild body shot.
Merel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Merel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Theorist swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Theorist throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Merel darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Theorist takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Merel lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Theorist throws a body punch but Merel moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Theorist throws a jab when Merel was well out of range.
Theorist looks to land a left hand but Merel moved out of range nicely.
Merel moves out of range as Theorist strikes.
Merel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Merel staying out of range there.
Merel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Merel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Theorist scores with a jab to the head.
Merel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Theorist throws out the jab.
Theorist misses the jab.
Theorist throws out a loose jab but Merel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Theorist is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Merel.
Merel sizes up Theorist with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Decent striking displayed by Merel there.
Merel slips under a jab from Theorist.
Merel let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Theorist closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Merel connects with a body shot.
Merel scores with a hook to the body. Theorist takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Theorist misses the jab.
Theorist misses with an uppercut. Merel saw that one coming.
Merel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Merel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Theorist manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Theorist on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Theorist misses with a hook to the body
and Merel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Theorist on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Merel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Theorist throws a series of punches but Merel moves out of range.
Merel missing with a left hand there. Theorist was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Merel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Theorist misses with a body punch
and Merel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Merel ducks under a wild hook from Theorist.
Merel connects with a body shot.
Merel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Theorist avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Merel ducks under a wild hook from Theorist.
Theorist looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Merel fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Theorist defending well as Merel loads up on a big left hand.
Theorist misses with a hook. Merel ducked under it nicely.
Merel throws a body punch but Theorist moves out of range.
Merel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Merel really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Merel tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Theorist counters with a nice uppercut.
Merel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Theorist, pushing him back against the cage.
Merel prevents a body shot from Theorist.
Merel scores with a shot to the side of Theorist's head.
Merel lands a nice uppercut.
Theorist misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Merel fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Merel.
Merel lands a body shot in the clinch.
Theorist struggles to land a body shot inside as Merel controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Merel.
Merel lands with a light punch inside.
Theorist blocks an uppercut.
Merel misses with some punches.
Theorist doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Theorist.
Theorist tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Merel prevents a body shot from Theorist.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Theorist struggles to land a body shot inside as Merel controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Theorist fails to land.
Merel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Theorist tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Theorist struggles to land a body shot inside as Merel controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Merel fails to land.
Merel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Theorist doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Theorist lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Merel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Theorist lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Merel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Theorist struggles to land a body shot inside as Merel controls his hands.
Merel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Theorist has a couple of punches blocked by Merel.
Theorist scores with a nice hook to the head.
Theorist tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Theorist misses with some punches.
Merel blocks a body shot from Theorist.
Merel misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Theorist.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Merel scores with a shot to the side of Theorist's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Theorist is leaning against Merel and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Theorist blocking some punches.
Theorist misses with some punches.
Theorist misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Merel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Merel misses with a punch on the inside.
Theorist doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Theorist goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Merel struggles to land a body shot inside as Theorist controls his hands.
Merel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Merel misses with the head strike.
Theorist misses with a punch to the body.
Merel misses with the head strike.
Theorist blocks an uppercut.
Theorist tries a body shot but Merel blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Theorist.
Theorist lands a hook to the side of the head.
Merel misses with some punches.
Theorist working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Anthony Merel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Merel uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Merel moves into range and clinches up with Theorist.
Theorist misses with a hook from the clinch.
Merel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Theorist struggles to land a body shot inside as Merel controls his hands.
Theorist blocks an uppercut.
Theorist blocking some punches.
Merel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Theorist misses with a punch to the body.
Theorist misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Merel.
Merel gets through Theorist's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Theorist lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Theorist blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Theorist misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Theorist goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Merel scores with a nice short uppercut.
Theorist swings wildly with an uppercut but Merel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Theorist blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Merel lands a body punch.
Merel digs a right hand into Theorist's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Theorist's gas tank.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Theorist misses with the head strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Merel.
Theorist doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Theorist fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Merel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Merel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Theorist misses with the head strike.
Merel misses with the head strike.
Merel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Merel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Merel misses with some punches.
Merel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Theorist misses with some punches.
Theorist lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Merel backwards.
Merel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Merel misses with the head strike.
Theorist blocking some punches.
Merel working aggressively here.
Theorist blocks an uppercut.
Merel misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Theorist tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Merel.
A short right from Merel on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Theorist on the inside.
Theorist takes a shot to the head.
Merel prevents a body shot from Theorist.
A short uppercut from Merel.
Merel blocking some punches.
Merel working aggressively here.
Theorist misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Merel scores with a shot to the side of Theorist's head.
Merel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Theorist throws a punch but it's blocked by Merel.
Merel has a couple of punches blocked by Theorist.
Merel misses with the head strike.
Theorist's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Theorist lands with a light punch inside.
Merel lands a right hand.
Anthony Merel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Theorist is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Theorist working aggressively here.
Theorist has a couple of punches blocked by Merel.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Merel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Merel has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 46:49
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Merel!
A victorious Anthony Merel 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Harry Olsen (ranked 1046 p4p, 332 weight class) and Artem Dotsenko (ranked 162 p4p, 50 weight class). Dotsenko is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: HEART ON ICE. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Harry Olsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Artem Dotsenko!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Chad Campbell and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dotsenko staying out of range there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Olsen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dotsenko counters with a good low kick that Olsen was not able to check.
Olsen slips a jab and a cross from Dotsenko.
Dotsenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Olsen.
Dotsenko jabs at Olsen's body.
Olsen lands a lovely overhand right.
Dotsenko connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Olsen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dotsenko slips a jab from Olsen.
Dotsenko looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Olsen moves out of range of the strikes.
Dotsenko lands with a good body shot.
Dotsenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick lands from Dotsenko.
Dotsenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Olsen moves away.
It looked like Olsen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dotsenko takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dotsenko sizes up Olsen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dotsenko ducks under a wild hook from Olsen.
Dotsenko misses with a low kick.
Olsen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dotsenko finds it's way round the side to connect with Olsen's head.
Dotsenko looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dotsenko with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olsen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dotsenko.
Olsen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Olsen with a nice calf kick.
Dotsenko fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Olsen misses with a hook.
Dotsenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Olsen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Olsen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Olsen misses with a right hand
and Dotsenko counters with a nice low kick that buckles Olsen's knee momentarily.
Olsen moves away from the strike by Dotsenko.
Dotsenko dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Olsen. That did some damage!
Olsen misses with a looping right.
Dotsenko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Olsen doesn't seem bothered though.
Olsen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Olsen throws a hook but Dotsenko avoids it easily.
Dotsenko misses with a wild body shot.
Dotsenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dotsenko misses with a body shot.
Olsen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dotsenko tries to move into range but Olsen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Olsen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dotsenko to score with a decent uppercut.
Olsen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dotsenko manages to avoid it.
Dotsenko throws out a counter right but Olsen avoids it with no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olsen throws a big shot that misses.
Dotsenko lands with a right hand.
Olsen checks a low kick from Dotsenko.
Dotsenko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dotsenko lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Olsen is rocked!
Olsen leaves his chin hanging out and Dotsenko seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Olsen crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Artem Dotsenko!
Our winner, Artem Dotsenko, 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Rodriguez (ranked 1436 p4p, 1360 weight class) and Aonghus Mormaer (ranked 192 p4p, 181 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nick Rodriguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Aonghus Mormaer!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Dean Styles and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mormaer throws a hook but Rodriguez blocks it.
Rodriguez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rodriguez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mormaer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rodriguez.
Mormaer instigates a clinch.
Mormaer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rodriguez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mormaer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mormaer displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rodriguez up against the cage.
Rodriguez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mormaer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez tries to score a body lock takedown but Mormaer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Rodriguez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mormaer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rodriguez.
Mormaer tries to stall but Rodriguez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mormaer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mormaer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Nick Rodriguez has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mormaer looking to slow down the pace here.
Rodriguez blocks a body shot from Mormaer.
Mormaer utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Still in the clinch, Mormaer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mormaer taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mormaer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rodriguez avoids it.
Rodriguez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mormaer after a bit of a struggle.
Mormaer prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rodriguez gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Mormaer regains guard.
Rodriguez tries to free his leg and advance position but Mormaer is retaining full guard.
Mormaer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rodriguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Mormaer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodriguez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mormaer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rodriguez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mormaer trying to keep a closed guard but Rodriguez is proving a slippery customer.
Rodriguez trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Mormaer manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mormaer preventing the sweep.
Mormaer passes Rodriguez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mormaer is trying to control the action in half guard but Rodriguez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mormaer is working for a kimura but Rodriguez is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mormaer passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Rodriguez!
Mormaer content just to control the position here.
Rodriguez is desperately trying to improve his position but Mormaer has a good base and remains in mount.
Mormaer tries to control but Rodriguez wriggling away.
Rodriguez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mormaer swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Rodriguez is now in Mormaer's guard. A big mistake from Mormaer there, giving up the dominant position!
Rodriguez stopping the sweep attempt from Mormaer.
Mormaer controls Rodriguez momentarily but Rodriguez frees himself.
Mormaer working for a triangle but Rodriguez defends it easily.
Rodriguez looking to pass the guard.
Mormaer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rodriguez wants to pass the guard but Mormaer is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aonghus Mormaer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Rodriguez's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rodriguez misses with the combination.
Rodriguez fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mormaer to the ground. Rodriguez is now in Mormaer's guard.
Mormaer keeping moving, preventing Rodriguez from controlling successfully.
Mormaer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rodriguez is one step ahead there.
Mormaer keeps trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mormaer is keeping the position for now.
Mormaer wants to sweep here but Rodriguez controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Mormaer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Mormaer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mormaer trying to control the action but Rodriguez is working from the bottom.
Rodriguez is trying to get back to full guard.
Rodriguez is working hard here to advance position.
Mormaer seems to be working for a kimura but Rodriguez defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez tries to roll over but Mormaer keeps him under control.
Mormaer is looking to take a break and control but Rodriguez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rodriguez is looking for a sweep. Mormaer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mormaer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rodriguez sees it coming and defends easily.
Rodriguez is pressing down on Mormaer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rodriguez controls Mormaer momentarily but Mormaer frees himself.
Rodriguez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mormaer felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Rodriguez tries to pass to full mount but Mormaer defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mormaer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mormaer.
Rodriguez trying to control but Mormaer is working from the bottom.
Mormaer can't keep his opponent in guard - Rodriguez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rodriguez wants to take a breather but Mormaer is having none of it.
Rodriguez wants to free his trapped foot but Mormaer is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mormaer actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mormaer trying to control from the bottom.
Rodriguez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mormaer preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Mormaer wants to get back to full guard.
Rodriguez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Rodriguez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mormaer sees it coming and defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mormaer tries to get to full guard but Rodriguez has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Rodriguez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nick Rodriguez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Mormaer jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mormaer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rodriguez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mormaer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rodriguez takes a swing at Mormaer's ribcage but misses.
Mormaer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rodriguez.
Mormaer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mormaer looks to land a left hand but Rodriguez moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mormaer wants to clinch.
A slow jab from Rodriguez misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mormaer darts in trying to clinch
and Rodriguez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mormaer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mormaer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rodriguez throws a poor cross that misses
and Mormaer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mormaer slips a straight right by Rodriguez.
Mormaer ducks under a wild hook from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez misses with a hook
and Mormaer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mormaer staying out of range there.
Mormaer ducks under a wild hook from Rodriguez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mormaer closes the distance and clinches.
Rodriguez takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rodriguez tries to score a body lock takedown but Mormaer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rodriguez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mormaer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rodriguez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mormaer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Rodriguez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mormaer lands a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mormaer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rodriguez backwards.
Aonghus Mormaer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mormaer unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mormaer stalling against the cage.
Mormaer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rodriguez backwards.
Mormaer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mormaer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mormaer taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mormaer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rodriguez is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mormaer trying to land knees to the body.
Mormaer is working Rodriguez over against the cage.
Mormaer tries to land knees in the clinch but Rodriguez avoids the damage to the body.
Mormaer landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Mormaer.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mormaer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mormaer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mormaer slows down the pace here.
Mormaer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rodriguezs head.
Rodriguez tries to score a body lock takedown but Mormaer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rodriguez is trying to drag Mormaer to the mat but Mormaer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mormaer leaning against his opponent.
A bit of stalling here from Mormaer.
The crowd are getting on Mormaer's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Rodriguez has Mormaer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mormaer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez looking for a takedown.
Rodriguez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mormaer pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mormaer throws a head kick but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Mormaer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rodriguez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mormaer swivels and escapes.
Mormaer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rodriguez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rodriguez misses with a hook to the body
letting Mormaer counter with a right hand.
Rodriguez cracks Mormaer with a good jab.
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!
Mormaer slips a jab and a cross from Rodriguez.
Mormaer lands a glancing blow to the side of Rodriguez's head.
Rodriguez is rocked!
Rodriguez misses with a double jab
and Mormaer counters with a huge right that knocks Rodriguez out cold! Mormaer is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aonghus Mormaer!
A relieved looking Aonghus Mormaer 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Telegin (ranked 3710 p4p, 2387 weight class) and Deontay DJ (ranked 492 p4p, 342 weight class). DJ comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Lil Scrappy - No Problem kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Deontay DJ has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Sergey Telegin's chin.
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29
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26
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sergey Telegin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Deontay DJ!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Bruno Lombardi and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from DJ as Telegin shoots in.
Telegin closes this distance looking for a takedown but DJ circles away.
Telegin blocks a head kick by DJ.
Telegin 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.
Telegin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Telegin 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.
DJ throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Telegin blocks a head kick by DJ.
DJ has Telegin up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Telegin is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Telegin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DJ is trying to push Telegin away but Telegin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
DJ prevents a takedown attempt there.
DJ working hard to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Telegin goes for a takedown in the clinch but DJ prevents it.
DJ can't break the clinch.
DJ working hard to break the clinch.
DJ breaks the clinch.
DJ throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Telegin counters by clinching up.
DJ wants to break free but Telegin has control.
Telegin prevents DJ from breaking the clinch.
DJ wants to break the clinch but can't.
DJ is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
DJ is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
DJ leaning against his opponent.
Telegin slowing the pace effectively.
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.
DJ breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from DJ.
Telegin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
DJ throws a sloppy head kick and Telegin moves out of range easily.
Telegin scores with a jab to the jaw.
DJ scores with a nice strike.
DJ misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
DJ lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Sergey Telegin has been cut.
DJ scores with a shot to the body.
DJ scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DJ throws a series of punches but Telegin moves out of range.
Telegin clinches up against the cage.
Telegin can't get the takedown.
Telegin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by DJ after a bit of a struggle.
DJ breaks from the clinch.
DJ moves away from the strike by Telegin.
A lazy body kick from DJ
and Telegin counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for DJ!
DJ tries to escape but Telegin is in control.
DJ tries to bench press Telegin off him but Telegin keeps the position.
DJ is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Telegin looks up at the clock and then as DJ takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Telegin smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Telegin working the ground and pound but DJ is defending the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Telegin cracks DJ with a big elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Telegin cracks DJ with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Telegin trying to control the position but DJ is working away.
You can see the frustration on DJ's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Telegin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Telegin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. DJ knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Telegin tries to move to mount but DJ blocks the move with his legs.
DJ is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
DJ is trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Deontay DJ dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sergey Telegin'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.
Telegin darts in looking for a takedown but DJ gets double underhooks and turns Telegin into the cage.
Telegin wants a takedown but no success here.
DJ breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
DJ looks to score with a jab to the body but Telegin is just out of range.
DJ misses with a jab, cross combination.
DJ misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
DJ slips under a jab from Telegin.
Deontay DJ seems to be getting the better of the standup.
DJ tries to land a body kick
so Telegin counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are working up against the cage. DJ manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Telegin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Telegin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Telegin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning DJ up against the cage.
Telegin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. DJ fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DJ misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
DJ tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Telegin is looking to counter punch.
DJ throws a right hand that Telegin ducks under and follows up with a left that Telegin also avoids with ease.
Telegin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Telegin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? DJ is fending him off so far but Telegin persists. Nope, DJ circles away and we're back to standing.
DJ throws a series of punches but Telegin avoids them all with ease.
Telegin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Deontay DJ seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DJ rushes Telegin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
DJ tries to break free but Telegin pushes him back against the cage.
Telegin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Telegin has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics DJ uses from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Telegin wants to sweep here but DJ controlling him for the moment.
Telegin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but DJ can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
DJ decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
DJ throws a sloppy head kick
and Telegin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Telegin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of DJ's head.
Telegin is stalling in the full guard.
DJ is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Telegin cracks DJ with a solid left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DJ working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Telegin.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Telegin trying to control the position from guard on top but DJ is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Telegin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Telegin trying to control but DJ is working from the bottom.
Telegin is working DJ over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
DJ wants to get back to his feet but Telegin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Telegin scoring with punches to the head and body.
DJ is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Telegin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. DJ is keeping the position for now.
Telegin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Telegin advances to half guard.
Telegin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Telegin is trying to control. DJ wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
DJ has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Telegin is working away from the top position though.
DJ avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Telegin.
Telegin drops an elbow to the side of DJ's head.
Telegin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Telegin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
DJ is looking to escape.
Telegin tries to pass to full mount but DJ defends it.
DJ has hold of Telegin's hands but Telegin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
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 Sergey Telegin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sergey Telegin's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Nice shot by Telegin.
DJ misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Telegin tries to close the distance and clinch but DJ swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
DJ looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
DJ throws a sloppy head kick and Telegin moves out of range easily.
Telegin misses with a straight left.
Telegin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Telegin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with DJ but DJ pushes him off and we're back to square one.
DJ replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Telegin blocks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Telegin tests DJ's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DJ looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Telegin shoots in but no luck this time.
DJ moves into range and clinches up with Telegin.
DJ is pressed up against the cage. Telegin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag DJ down to the mat. DJ avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Telegin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DJ throws a sloppy head kick
and Telegin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Sergey Telegin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
DJ taking some punishment here, with Telegin in his half guard.
Telegin is controlling the pace.
DJ is trying to stand back up but Telegin is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Telegin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
DJ wants to get back to his feet.
Telegin is trying to control. DJ wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Telegin passes to full mount!
Telegin is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, DJ has managed to escape the submission attempt.
DJ is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Telegin punishing his opponent with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Telegin looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DJ is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Telegin looking to control but DJ is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Telegin with the ground and pound from mount.
DJ really wants to buck Telegin off and get back to his feet.
Telegin landing shots from mount.
Telegin won't let DJ get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
DJ taking shots to the head.
DJ is trying to stand up.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Telegin cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Telegin looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
 DJ is rocked!
DJ takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Telegin's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergey Telegin!
Sergey Telegin decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Crusty Bigg (ranked 190 p4p, 889 weight class) and Lou Slugger (ranked 37 p4p, 135 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bigg might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Rocky Top. The crowd seem to be enjoying Slugger's choice of entrance music: For Heavy Metal we will die!. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Crusty Bigg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lou Slugger!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Eddie Farnsworth and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bigg lands with a nice body punch.
Bigg misses with a hook
and Slugger counters with an outside leg kick.
Bigg cracks Slugger with a good jab.
Bigg connects with a jab.
Slugger misses with an uppercut
and Bigg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Crusty Bigg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bigg connects with a single shot there.
Bigg throws a series of punches but Slugger moves out of range.
Bigg throws an off balance right hand
and Slugger counters with a nice body shot.
Bigg digs a good body shot into Slugger's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick lands there from Slugger.
Slugger throws a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slugger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bigg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slugger moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Slugger! But no joy.
Slugger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bigg lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bigg.
Some bone on bone action there as Slugger checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Slugger looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Slugger avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bigg misses with a body kick.
Bigg ducks under a wild hook from Slugger.
Bigg misses with a kick to the body
and Slugger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bigg moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bigg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slugger.
Bigg lands with a cross.
 It looks like Lou Slugger has been cut.
Bigg connects with a high kick.
Bigg moves out of range as Slugger strikes.
Bigg appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bigg misses with a right hand
and Slugger makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Slugger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Slugger throws out a counter right but Bigg avoids it with no problem.
Bigg motions for Slugger to come forward. Bigg throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bigg keeps Slugger at a distance using the push kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bigg misses with a body shot.
Bigg misses with a kick to the body
and Slugger counters with a nice uppercut.
Bigg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Slugger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bigg looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bigg scores with a kick to the midsection.
Slugger on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Slugger throws a leg kick which misses Bigg's front leg but catches the back leg as Bigg tries to avoid it.
Slugger lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bigg will feel that in the morning.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bigg!
Bigg tries to land a front kick but Slugger steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Slugger flicks out a counter leg kick but Bigg steps away.
A head kick misses from Slugger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bigg throws a body punch but Slugger moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Slugger on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Slugger throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bigg counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bigg throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Slugger counters with a low kick, right behind Bigg 's knee.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bigg scoring well with a low kick there.
Slugger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bigg moves away.
Bigg throws a sloppy head kick and Slugger moves out of range easily.
Slugger looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bigg is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bigg jabs Slugger right on the nose. Slugger blinks but takes it well.
Bigg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Slugger throws out the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Crusty Bigg dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lou Slugger's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Slugger throws a jab but it's blocked by Bigg.
Slugger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bigg.
Slugger replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Bigg blocks it well.
Bigg goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Slugger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bigg.
Slugger unleashes a big counter combination but Bigg bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Slugger cracks Bigg with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Slugger takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bigg scores with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bigg bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Slugger's head backwards.
Bigg cracks Slugger with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Slugger looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Bigg finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slugger moves out of range as Bigg throws a body kick.
Slugger looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bigg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Slugger.
Bigg misses with a jab to the body
and Slugger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bigg scores with a jab.
Bigg chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Slugger moves out of range of the body kick from Bigg.
Bigg pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Slugger gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Bigg gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Crusty Bigg!
A very excited looking Crusty Bigg made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Willy Mataitai (ranked 802 p4p, 2396 weight class) and John Bessant (ranked 106 p4p, 310 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Willy Mataitai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Bessant!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Reed Andrews and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mataitai gets tackled into the cage by Bessant. Bessant maintains the clinch.
Bessant misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mataitai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bessant blocking some punches.
Mataitai lands with a light punch inside.
Bessant manages to break the clinch.
Mataitai throws a hook but Bessant avoids it easily.
Bessant throws a counter combo.
Mataitai throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like John Bessant has been cut.
Mataitai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bessant.
Mataitai misses with a right hand
and Bessant counters with a three punch combo that has Mataitai backing up. Mataitai nods at Bessant to acknowledge the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bessant scores with a jab to the body.
Mataitai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mataitai throws a looping overhand right but Bessant ducks down to avoid it.
Bessant takes one to the chin there.
Mataitai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bessant.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mataitai cracks a nice hook into Bessant's ribs.
Mataitai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bessant cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Willy Mataitai has been cut.
Bessant defending well as Mataitai loads up on a big left hand.
Bessant doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bessant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mataitai throws out the jab.
Bessant appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mataitai throws a hook to the side of Bessant's head but Bessant sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mataitai lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mataitai throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mataitai. Bessant does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bessant throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mataitai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bessant keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mataitai throws a right and a left that Bessant avoids nicely.
Bessant tries to counter with a clinch but Mataitai shakes him off and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mataitai misses with a looping right.
Willy Mataitai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bessant ducks under a wild hook from Mataitai.
We've been informed that Bessant 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.
Mataitai misses the jab.
Bessant looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A left lands for Mataitai.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bessant moves away from the strike by Mataitai.
Bessant takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bessant throws a leg kick but Mataitai checks it.
A big right from Mataitai misses.
Bessant throws a hook but Mataitai blocks it.
Mataitai throws an off balance right hand
and Bessant counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bessant swings for the body but Mataitai moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mataitai has closed the distance and engaged Bessant in a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bessant takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mataitai struggles to land a body shot inside as Bessant controls his hands.
Bessant throws a head punch that misses.
Come on Bessant - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mataitai digs a right hand underneath Bessant's ribcage. Bessant let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mataitai pushes Bessant back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mataitai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bessant misses with a hook from the clinch.
I was talking to Mataitai's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mataitai digs a right hand into Bessant's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bessant's gas tank.
Bessant looks winded!
Mataitai lands a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Mataitai.
Mataitai gets through Bessant's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mataitai stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mataitai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bessant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mataitai will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bessant wants to counter with a clinch but Mataitai pushes him away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mataitai lands a nice shot that snaps Bessant's head back.
Mataitai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bessant manages to avoid it.
Mataitai is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Mataitai looks to score with a jab to the body but Bessant is just out of range.
Mataitai closes the distance and clinches.
Bessant wants to stall.
Bessant makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mataitai struggles to land a body shot inside as Bessant controls his hands.
Bessant leaning against his opponent.
Bessant misses with an elbow over the top.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Willy Mataitai dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bessant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mataitai manages to avoid it.
Bessant lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mataitai's sensitive parts.
Mataitai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bessant.
Bessant tries a quick counter leg kick but Mataitai is wise to it.
A punch combination from Bessant misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bessant lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mataitai has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mataitai and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A quick step to the side and Mataitai tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mataitai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bessant was well out of range. Poor timing from Mataitai.
Mataitai throws a one two combo.
Bessant with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mataitai to score with a decent uppercut.
Willy Mataitai is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Mataitai does it's job there.
Mataitai has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Mataitai lands with a nice combination. Bessant backs away looking to recover.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mataitai scores with a nice right hand.
Bessant takes one to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mataitai misses with a hook. Bessant ducked under it nicely.
Bessant takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mataitai lands a nice looking body shot.
Bessant slips a jab and a cross from Mataitai.
Mataitai moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBessant.
Mataitai waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Bessant. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Bessant to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Bessant is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mataitai stands and steps away. Bessant gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Bessant is still on wobbly legs! Can Mataitai finish him?
Mataitai cracks Bessant with a hook to the temple - Bessant is on wobbly legs here! Mataitai swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Bessant falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Mataitai wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Willy Mataitai!
After the big win, Willy Mataitai made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Brooklyn Apothecary and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ralph McGuire (ranked 848 p4p, 614 weight class) and Tommy Weismuller (ranked 111 p4p, 93 weight class). McGuire kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Confederate Railroad - Daddy Never Was The Cadillac Kind. Weismuller comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Cant Be Touched kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ralph McGuire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommy Weismuller!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Russell Pearce and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weismuller drops his hands momentarily and McGuire takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McGuire throws a wild body kick that Weismuller sees coming a mile off.
Weismuller wants to counter the offense by McGuire and move into the clinch position.
McGuire tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McGuire avoids the body shot from Weismuller.
Weismuller misses with a series of wild punches.
Weismuller lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Weismuller.
McGuire has taken the fight to the clinch.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGuire has a couple of punches blocked by Weismuller.
Weismuller lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
McGuire misses with a hook from the clinch.
Weismuller blocks a body shot from McGuire.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Weismuller.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weismuller blocks the elbow strike.
Weismuller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Weismuller misses with the head strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Weismuller.
McGuire pushes Weismuller back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Weismuller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've been informed that Weismuller 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weismuller misses with the head strike.
McGuire lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Weismuller misses with a punch on the inside.
Weismuller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Weismuller swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Weismuller throws a head punch that misses.
Weismuller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Weismuller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGuire working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Weismuller.
Weismuller blocks a body shot from McGuire.
A right hook to the body lands for Weismuller.
A shot in the inside from McGuire.
McGuire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire breaks the clinch.
Weismuller throws out a loose jab but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tommy Weismuller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses.
McGuire lands with a nice body kick.
Weismuller tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire tries to keep at a distance but Weismuller has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from McGuire fails to land.
McGuire misses with a punch on the inside.
McGuire throws a head punch that misses.
Weismuller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGuire makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McGuire blocks an uppercut.
McGuire blocking some punches.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGuire is leaning against Weismuller and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McGuire blocking some punches.
McGuire scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Weismuller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Weismuller can't find room to land a body shot as McGuire controls the action.
Weismuller lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGuire lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McGuire misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Weismuller controls his hands.
McGuire lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from McGuire.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Weismuller avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
Weismuller lands a nice shot to the body.
Weismuller managing to block the knees to the body from McGuire.
Weismuller lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McGuire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Weismuller misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire lands a good knee to the midsection. Weismuller won't want to take too many of those.
McGuire tries a body shot but Weismuller blocks it.
McGuire misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Weismuller.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Weismuller.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Weismuller.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire scores with a nice hook to the head.
McGuire misses with an elbow over the top.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Weismuller.
McGuire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGuire misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Weismuller.
McGuire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A bit of stalling here from McGuire.
McGuire lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Weismuller backwards.
Weismuller lands a body punch in the clinch.
McGuire lands a nice uppercut.
McGuire scores with a shot to the side of Weismuller's head.
Weismuller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Weismuller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McGuire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGuire slips a jab and a cross from Weismuller.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McGuire!
It looks like Tommy Weismuller has been cut.
McGuire checks a leg kick nicely.
McGuire lands with a nice body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ralph McGuire dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Weismuller'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.
McGuire circles away from the clinch attempt.
Weismuller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGuire goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McGuire clinches with his opponent.
McGuire pressing his opponent against the cage.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Weismuller tries to throw a body punch but McGuire avoids it by throwing Weismuller back against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McGuire.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McGuire creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Weismuller breaks from the clinch.
McGuire slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weismuller ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Weismuller.
McGuire gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McGuire takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McGuire moves away from the strike by Weismuller.
Tommy Weismuller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McGuire swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by McGuire.
McGuire defending well as Weismuller loads up on a big left hand.
Weismuller misses with a shot to the body
and McGuire counters with an inside leg kick.
Weismuller missing with a left hand there. McGuire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGuire throws a nice looking combination but Weismuller bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Weismuller with a nice cross.
Weismuller clinches.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Weismuller avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
McGuire lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ralph McGuire has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Weismuller tries a body shot but McGuire blocks it.
McGuire blocks an uppercut.
McGuire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGuire tries a body shot but Weismuller blocks it.
Weismuller lands a body shot.
McGuire blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Weismuller creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from McGuire on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Weismuller blocks a body shot from McGuire.
Weismuller misses with a body punch.
Come on McGuire - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Weismuller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuire's elbow.
McGuire tries to work over Weismuller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Weismuller tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Weismuller throws a head punch that misses.
McGuire stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McGuire tries a body shot but Weismuller blocks it.
McGuire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
McGuire blocks a jab.
McGuire misses with a body kick.
Weismuller lands a jab.
McGuire misses with a low kick.
Weismuller tries to clinch
letting McGuire counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by McGuire there.
McGuire takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice defenses there by McGuire.
A slow jab from Weismuller misses its intended target.
McGuire misses with a leg kick.
McGuire is looking to slow Weismuller down with leg kicks.
Weismuller throws a hook to the side of McGuire's head but McGuire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Weismuller gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Weismuller lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Weismuller.
Weismuller lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGuire.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McGuire blocks a body shot from Weismuller.
Weismuller misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGuire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Weismuller misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Weismuller.
McGuire misses with an elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weismuller is leaning against McGuire and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weismuller struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire controls his hands.
Weismuller lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McGuire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Weismuller tries to throw a body punch but McGuire avoids it by throwing Weismuller back against the cage.
Weismuller softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McGuire works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch on the inside from Weismuller fails to land.
Weismuller prevents a body shot from McGuire.
Weismuller lands a shoulder strike.
Weismuller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Weismuller prevents a body shot from McGuire.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGuire.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Weismuller.
A short uppercut from McGuire.
Weismuller prevents a body shot from McGuire.
Weismuller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGuire.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Weismuller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tommy Weismuller's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
McGuire misses with a body shot.
McGuire pushes Weismuller away with a front kick.
McGuire on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Weismuller gets a clinch.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Weismuller controls the action.
Weismuller lands a shoulder strike.
McGuire breaks from the clinch.
McGuire avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McGuire tries to score with a low kick but Weismuller moves his leg out of the way.
Weismuller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuire manages to avoid it.
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Weismuller paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Weismuller tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Weismuller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire lands a nice shot to the body.
McGuire tries to clinch up but Weismuller circles away and keeps his distance.
McGuire tries to clinch up.
Weismuller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Weismuller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuire was well out of range. Poor timing from Weismuller.
It looked like McGuire wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weismuller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGuire.
Weismuller thows a left - swing and a miss!
A decent looking cross lands there for McGuire.
Weismuller throws a predictable looking body shot
and McGuire counters with an inside leg kick.
Weismuller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
McGuire throws a low kick but Weismuller moves out of range easily.
Weismuller just misses with a punch to the body.
Some wild striking there from McGuire.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Weismuller takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A big left from Weismuller misses.
Weismuller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire slips under a jab from Weismuller.
Weismuller has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McGuire.
Weismuller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weismuller fails with an attempt to clinch.
McGuire lands with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Weismuller. Weismuller obviously looking to wear him down.
Weismuller rushes McGuire and presses him up against the cage.
Weismuller swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire trying to stall but Weismuller improves his position.
McGuire has a couple of punches blocked by Weismuller.
Weismuller lands a right hand that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
McGuire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Weismuller works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from McGuire.
Weismuller is leaning against McGuire and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Weismuller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Weismuller digs a right hand into McGuire's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McGuire's gas tank.
McGuire tries a body shot but Weismuller blocks it.
Weismuller digs a right hand underneath McGuire's ribcage. McGuire let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weismuller blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McGuire tries a body shot but Weismuller blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Weismuller scores with a nice short uppercut.
Weismuller lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Weismuller.
Weismuller tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Weismuller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Weismuller bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McGuire's head backwards.
Weismuller closes the distance and pushes McGuire back into the cage.
Weismuller is working McGuire over against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by McGuire.
McGuire lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Weismuller stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McGuire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Weismuller can't find room to land a body shot as McGuire controls the action.
Weismuller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGuire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weismuller tries to throw a body punch but McGuire avoids it by throwing Weismuller back against the cage.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Weismuller blocking some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire is trying to break the clinch but Weismuller has him pressed against the cage.
Weismuller throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire.
McGuire prevents a body shot from Weismuller.
McGuire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGuire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Weismuller lands a nice shot to the body.
Weismuller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
Weismuller lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Weismuller can't find room to land a body shot as McGuire controls the action.
Weismuller pushes McGuire back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Weismuller lands a shoulder strike.
Weismuller blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Weismuller lands a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Weismuller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Weismuller has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Weismuller!
Tommy Weismuller took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, FUClothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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