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CFC 468: IsMore vs Araujo PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yoshito Okamoto (ranked 4242 p4p, 3284 weight class) and Bill Goldberg (ranked 525 p4p, 419 weight class). Okamoto comes to the cage accompanied by Detox - Skepta. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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 3 - 3 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yoshito Okamoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bill Goldberg!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Summer Carpenter and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goldberg takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Okamoto missing with a left hand there. Goldberg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Goldberg shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Okamoto has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Goldberg is working away from the top position though.
Okamoto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Okamoto is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okamoto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goldberg pulls his head out easily.
Okamoto is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okamoto works his way to full guard. Good work.
Okamoto has his foot on Goldberg's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Goldberg works his way back into a safe position though.
Goldberg wanted to stand there but Okamoto had control of the position.
Okamoto is trying to keep Goldberg in close.
Okamoto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Okamoto isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Goldberg stacks Okamoto on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Goldberg!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Okamoto tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Goldberg wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Okamoto is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Goldberg off and has taken his back!
Goldberg defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Okamoto's arms.
Okamoto is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Okamoto is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Goldberg defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg trying to get back to his feet but Okamoto is in full control for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goldberg defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Okamoto has a closed guard, preventing Goldberg from standing up.
Okamoto lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Goldberg is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Okamoto is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okamoto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Okamoto won't allow Goldberg to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Okamoto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Goldberg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Okamoto landing some decent shots from guard.
Okamoto in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Goldberg is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Okamoto wants to control from the top but Goldberg keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshito Okamoto dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Okamoto looks to land a right hand but Goldberg moved out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Goldberg.
Goldberg looks for a takedown but Okamoto sprawls well.
Goldberg changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Okamoto looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Okamoto manages to work his way to half guard, despite Goldberg's best efforts.
Okamoto is looking for a sweep. Goldberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Okamoto is holding on to half guard well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldberg is thwarting Okamoto's attempts to control the position.
Okamoto is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Goldberg jumps into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okamoto tries to bench press Goldberg off him but Goldberg keeps the position.
Okamoto looking for a sweep but Goldberg has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Okamoto is working to get back to half guard.
Okamoto tries to hold on but Goldberg pushes him away.
Okamoto is working to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okamoto is working hard here to advance position.
Okamoto wants to control but Goldberg is having none of it.
Okamoto working to try and regain half guard.
Bill Goldberg has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Okamoto is looking to escape.
Okamoto tries to lock up and control but Goldberg gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Okamoto regains half guard.
Okamoto has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Goldberg is working away from the top position though.
Okamoto wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Okamoto slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Okamoto definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Okamoto has his foot on Goldberg's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Goldberg works his way back into a safe position though.
Okamoto working for a triangle but Goldberg defends it easily.
Okamoto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Goldberg doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Goldberg manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Goldberg wants to stand but Okamoto is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Goldberg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Okamoto comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Goldberg gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Okamoto to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Okamoto is standing up over Goldberg. Goldberg looks to escape but Okamoto dives into side control.
Okamoto is looking to take a break and control but Goldberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An elbow from Okamoto crashes against the mat.
Goldberg is trying to buck Okamoto off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okamoto working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Okamoto tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Okamoto looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Goldberg is avoiding damage well.
Okamoto lands a nice forearm strike.
Okamoto working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Okamoto is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Goldberg knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Okamoto is looking to take a break and control but Goldberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Okamoto creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Goldberg sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Goldberg is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg is not content to let Okamoto control the position.
Okamoto goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Goldberg has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Okamoto but great work by Goldberg.
Okamoto gets back to half guard.
Okamoto trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okamoto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Goldberg wants to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Okamoto is controlling Goldberg's trapped leg to prevent Goldberg from advancing to side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yoshito Okamoto showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Okamoto has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoshito Okamoto!
A relieved looking Yoshito Okamoto 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Felipe Ferreira-Alves (ranked 1896 p4p, 1542 weight class) and Benedicte Swanson (ranked 244 p4p, 209 weight class). Ferreira-Alves comes to the cage accompanied by The Mountain - Jucifer. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Felipe Ferreira-Alves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 24 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Benedicte Swanson!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Summer Carpenter and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swanson lands a right hook to the body.
Swanson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Swanson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Ferreira-Alves really felt that one!
Ferreira-Alves tries to score a power double leg takedown but Swanson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ferreira-Alves somewhat.
Ferreira-Alves does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ferreira-Alves misses the shot to the body.
Ferreira-Alves checks a leg kick nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Swanson.
Ferreira-Alves drops down looking for a counter takedown but Swanson sprawls and moves away.
Swanson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ferreira-Alves fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Swanson to the ground. Ferreira-Alves is now in Swanson's guard.
Ferreira-Alves throws a strike but Swanson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ferreira-Alves is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Swanson is aware though and is defending well.
Ferreira-Alves looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Swanson passes into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Swanson not doing much here.
Ferreira-Alves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Swanson pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira-Alves is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ferreira-Alves is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Swanson jumps into side control!
Ferreira-Alves is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Swanson decides to stand back up.
Ferreira-Alves closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Swanson bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Ferreira-Alves lands with a nice body punch.
Ferreira-Alves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Swanson moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ferreira-Alves shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Swanson is trying to defend but Ferreira-Alves finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Swanson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ferreira-Alves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira-Alves wants to control but Swanson is keeping him busy.
Ferreira-Alves is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ferreira-Alves wants to take a breather but Swanson is having none of it.
Swanson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves thows a huge punch but Swanson dodges it nicely.
Ferreira-Alves wants to lay and pray for a moment but Swanson keeps working.
Ferreira-Alves wants to pass the guard but Swanson is defending well.
Ferreira-Alves drops an elbow to the side of Swanson's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira-Alves is trying to control the action in half guard but Swanson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ferreira-Alves trying to control from Swanson's half guard. Swanson has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Ferreira-Alves stands and throws Swanson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Swanson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Swanson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ferreira-Alves.
Ferreira-Alves wants to control but Swanson is keeping him busy.
Swanson works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've been hearing that Ferreira-Alves has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Ferreira-Alves wants to control from the top but Swanson keeps moving.
Swanson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Swanson wants to sweep here but Ferreira-Alves controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira-Alves thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Swanson managing to control the position.
Ferreira-Alves throws an elbow that misses. Swanson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ferreira-Alves's guard. Nice move by Swanson!
Ferreira-Alves tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Swanson is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Swanson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ferreira-Alves swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ferreira-Alves had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Swanson defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Benedicte Swanson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ferreira-Alves takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Swanson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ferreira-Alves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Swanson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Swanson avoids the body shot from Ferreira-Alves.
Swanson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Swanson loads up on a big right hand but Ferreira-Alves slips the punch.
Ferreira-Alves takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Swanson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Swanson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Swanson misses with a wild body shot.
A lazy left from Ferreira-Alves finds it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferreira-Alves ducks under a wild hook from Swanson.
Ferreira-Alves is looking to wear down Swanson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ferreira-Alves punishes Swanson's body with a nice straight punch.
Swanson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Swanson tries a head kick but it misses.
Ferreira-Alves fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Swanson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira-Alves scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ferreira-Alves thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Swanson trying to control but Ferreira-Alves postures up.
Ferreira-Alves throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Swanson won't allow Ferreira-Alves to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Swanson is in trouble now - Ferreira-Alves has advanced to mount!
Ferreira-Alves lands with some strikes.
Ferreira-Alves trying to control but Swanson is having none of it.
Swanson wants to control but Ferreira-Alves is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira-Alves looking to finish Swanson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Swanson!
Ferreira-Alves landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ferreira-Alves misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Ferreira-Alves goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Swanson is on top in guard.
Swanson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ferreira-Alves is looking for a triangle but Swanson pushes his legs off easily.
Swanson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ferreira-Alves throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira-Alves working for a triangle but Swanson defends it easily.
Ferreira-Alves working for submissions but it's allowed Swanson to get to half guard.
Swanson wants to stand up but Ferreira-Alves is controlling the position.
Ferreira-Alves looking for submissions off his back.
Ferreira-Alves slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ferreira-Alves working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Swanson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Swanson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Swanson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ferreira-Alves is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Swanson is aware though and is defending well.
Ferreira-Alves has his foot on Swanson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Swanson works his way back into a safe position though.
Ferreira-Alves working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Swanson has passed into half guard!
Ferreira-Alves won't allow Swanson to pass to mount.
Ferreira-Alves has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Swanson. Oh but Ferreira-Alves has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Swanson goes limp - he's gone! Ferreira-Alves jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Felipe Ferreira-Alves!
After winning the bout, Felipe Ferreira-Alves thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nuri Jafar (ranked 2669 p4p, 2345 weight class) and Moto Miyashita (ranked 272 p4p, 244 weight class). Moto Miyashita 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 35 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nuri Jafar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Moto Miyashita!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Francis DeMontford and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jafar lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Miyashita at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jafar is defended easily by Miyashita.
Jafar ducks under a wild hook from Miyashita.
Jafar avoids the body shot from Miyashita.
Jafar with a nice cross.
Miyashita looks to score with a jab to the body but Jafar is just out of range.
It looked like Jafar was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Miyashita.
Jafar lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Miyashita uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jafar.
Decent striking displayed by Miyashita there.
Jafar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Miyashita.
A big right from Jafar misses.
Miyashita ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Miyashita slips under a jab.
Miyashita staying out of range there.
Moto Miyashita seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miyashita bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jafar gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jafar lands a slapping body shot.
Miyashita fails to land with a series of punches.
Jafar digs a good hook to Miyashita's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyashita swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Miyashita misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jafar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jafar lands an overhand right.
Jafar scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A jab lands there for Miyashita.
Miyashita scores with a hook.
Miyashita drives through with a takedown into Jafar's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
 Jafar is rocked!
Jafar is controlling Miyashita's posture.
Jafar keeping moving, preventing Miyashita from controlling successfully.
Miyashita might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jafar haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Miyashita controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Miyashita trying to control the position from guard on top but Jafar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyashita looking to sit in guard and control but Jafar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jafar preventing the sweep.
Jafar engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Miyashita looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jafar sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Miyashita has his foot on Jafar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jafar works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jafar won't allow Miyashita to sweep him here.
Jafar sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Miyashita wants to sweep here but Jafar controlling him for the moment.
Miyashita trying to control the position.
Miyashita escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jafar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Miyashita looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jafar is one step ahead there.
Jafar trying to control but Miyashita is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Miyashita looking for a guillotine here but Jafar defends easily.
Miyashita looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jafar is one step ahead there.
Jafar is looking to stand up but Miyashita won't let him.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jafar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miyashita.
Miyashita gets caught napping as Jafar dives in and scores a takedown. Miyashita manages to retain guard.
Jafar wants to control from the top but Miyashita keeps moving.
Jafar advances position into side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Nuri Jafar will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jafar takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Miyashita gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jafar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jafar gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jafar has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Miyashita trying to control but Jafar is working from the bottom.
Miyashita postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jafar can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Miyashita controls the pace.
Miyashita postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jafar is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Miyashita, into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jafar wants to get up but he can't break Miyashita's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Jafar trying to control but Miyashita is working from the bottom.
Miyashita not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jafar sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jafar wanted to stand there but Miyashita had control of the position.
Nuri Jafar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Miyashita looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jafar pushing down on Miyashita's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Miyashita looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jafar tries to pass to full mount but Miyashita defends it.
Miyashita wants to improve his position but Jafar is controlling well.
Jafar content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Miyashita is looking to control Jafar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Miyashita avoid being mounted?
Jafar content to control rather than advance.
Jafar has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyashita looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Miyashita tries to roll over but Jafar keeps him under control.
Jafar is looking to advance position but Miyashita won't allow it.
Miyashita tries to roll over but Jafar keeps him under control.
Jafar wants to control but Miyashita is keeping him busy.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Jafar passes to full mount!
Miyashita regains half guard.
Miyashita wants to control but Jafar is keeping busy.
Jafar seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jafar wants to get back to his feet.
Jafar wants to take a breather but Miyashita is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miyashita is trying to get back to full guard.
Miyashita looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nuri Jafar dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Miyashita takes a swing at Jafar's ribcage but misses.
Jafar is looking to clinch.
Miyashita moves away from the strike by Jafar.
Jafar throws a body punch but Miyashita moves out of range.
Miyashita bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Miyashita changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jafar tries to avoid it but Miyashita manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jafar to the ground. Jafar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jafar misses with a body shot.
Jafar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jafar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Miyashita looks to score with a jab to the body but Jafar is just out of range.
Miyashita uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jafar.
Miyashita has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jafar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Miyashita shoots in looking for a takedown but Jafar manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Miyashita's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Miyashita is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jafar rather than just go for the knockout.
Miyashita throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Miyashita takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice straight punches there by Jafar. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jafar.
Miyashita misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jafar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jafar connects with a looping right hand.
Miyashita lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jafar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miyashita.
Miyashita lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jafar drops his hands momentarily and Miyashita takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jafar slips a straight right by Miyashita.
Jafar drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Jafar misses the target.
Miyashita throws a hook but Jafar avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Miyashita misses the target.
Jafar shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Miyashita manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miyashita is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jafar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miyashita swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Miyashita trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jafar would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Miyashita is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jafar defends well.
Jafar is stalling in the full guard.
Miyashita working for a triangle but Jafar defends it easily.
Miyashita looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jafar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miyashita is keeping the position for now.
Jafar engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jafar trying to control the position from guard on top but Miyashita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miyashita working for a triangle but Jafar defends it easily.
Moto Miyashita has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jafar would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Nuri Jafar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Miyashita doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jafar bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Miyashita's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Miyashita keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jafar slips a straight right by Miyashita.
Jafar uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jafar ducks under a wild hook from Miyashita.
Jafar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jafar shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jafar was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jafar decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Miyashita looks to score with a jab to the body but Jafar is just out of range.
Miyashita with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jafar takes one to the chin there.
Miyashita fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Miyashita works the jab nicely.
Miyashita lands a slapping body shot.
Miyashita is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jafar.
Miyashita misses with an uppercut. Jafar saw that one coming.
Jafar lands with an overhand left.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Moto Miyashita.
I think Jafar has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nuri Jafar!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Nuri Jafar waved his t-shirt featuring Savage Fightwear's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Manuel Neuer (ranked 2343 p4p, 2639 weight class) and Naoise Durnin (ranked 327 p4p, 369 weight class). Durnin has chosen I'm Shipping Up To Boston by The Dropkick Murphy's as his entrance music. Naoise Durnin has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Manuel Neuer's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Manuel Neuer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Naoise Durnin!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Skip Squint and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durnin throws a right hand that Neuer ducks under and follows up with a left that Neuer also avoids with ease.
Durnin lands a left and a right that send Neuer crashing to the mat, dazed. Durnin thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
 It looks like Manuel Neuer has been cut.
Neuer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've been informed that Durnin 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.
Durnin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Neuer's sensitive parts.
Durnin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Durnin misses with a straight left.
Durnin misses with a double jab.
Some wild striking there from Durnin.
Neuer slips under a jab from Durnin.
Neuer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Neuer manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Durnin on his heels. He'll look to pass Durnin's guard now, I'm sure.
Durnin wants to stand up but Neuer is controlling him.
Neuer lands a couple of digs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neuer wants to control from the top but Durnin keeps moving.
Neuer connects with a couple of short punches.
Neuer passes Durnin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Neuer is looking to stall here but Durnin recovers full guard.
Neuer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Neuer has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Neuer works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durnin is in trouble now - Neuer has advanced to mount!
Durnin avoids a strike by Neuer and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Neuer's guard! Fantastic escape!
Neuer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Durnin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Neuer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Durnin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Neuer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Neuer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Durnin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neuer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Durnin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Neuer is tightening it up a little... Durnin has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Durnin reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Durnin taps out! Nice BJJ there by Neuer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Manuel Neuer!
Manuel Neuer really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Urban Fighter logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Manolito Tai Kung (ranked 1132 p4p, 1115 weight class) and Wally Kruschev (ranked 152 p4p, 149 weight class). Kruschev has chosen Pissed Off and Mad About it (Texas Hippie Coalition) as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Manolito Tai Kung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Wally Kruschev!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Winston Howard and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kruschev connects with a body shot that sends Tai Kung's belly button to the back.
Kruschev throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Tai Kung tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kruschev was well out of range. Poor timing from Tai Kung.
Kruschev misses with a leg kick
and Tai Kung counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tai Kung throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kruschev misses with a lunging right hand
and Tai Kung counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kruschev lands a nice hook to Tai Kung's body. Tai Kung takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A jab from Kruschev finds it's way through Tai Kung's defenses.
Kruschev connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tai Kung. Tai Kung circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kruschev connects with an inside leg kick.
Kruschev gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tai Kung misses with a lunging right hand
and Kruschev counters with a nice uppercut.
A left lands for Kruschev.
Wally Kruschev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruschev ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tai Kung slips a jab and a cross from Kruschev.
Kruschev misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good exchange - Kruschev coming out on top.
Kruschev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kruschev fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tai Kung checks it well.
Kruschev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Donk. Kruschev catches Tai Kung right on the button with a cross.
Kruschev ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kruschev lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kruschev has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kruschev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tai Kung throwing a counter right hand but Kruschev manages to avoid it.
Tai Kung throws a body punch but Kruschev moves out of range.
Kruschev throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tai Kung counters with a nice uppercut.
Kruschev fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kruschev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tai Kung throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Kruschev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good shot there by Tai Kung.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruschev misses with a shot to the body
and Tai Kung makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kruschev on the wrong end of a nice hook.
 Kruschev is rocked!
Tai Kung throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tai Kung takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tai Kung throws a sloppy head kick and Kruschev moves out of range easily.
A low kick lands for Kruschev.
Tai Kung takes one to the side of the head.
Tai Kung jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tai Kung checks the leg kick.
Kruschev is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tai Kung had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Tai Kung keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kruschev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tai Kung moves away.
Tai Kung attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kruschev appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kruschev ducks under a wild hook from Tai Kung.
Kruschev's corner calls for a 1-2. Kruschev obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruschev throws a head kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Tai Kung misses the target.
Tai Kung misses the jab.
Tai Kung throws a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Tai Kung misses.
Kruschev scoring well with a low kick there.
Kruschev misses with a left hand
letting Tai Kung counter with a right hand.
Tai Kung connects with an inside leg kick.
Kruschev throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kruschev throws a leg kick
and Tai Kung cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tai Kung throws a head kick but Kruschev moves out of range.
Kruschev only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kruschev scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tai Kung takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kruschev attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tai Kung is looking to counter punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tai Kung scores with a nice right hand.
A good leg kick by Kruschev.
Kruschev gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tai Kung.
Kruschev lands a nice looking body shot.
Kruschev misses with a low kick.
Kruschev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tai Kung.
Kruschev throws a hook to the side of Tai Kung's head but Tai Kung sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Tai Kung was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kruschev blocks a jab.
Kruschev throws a lazy uppercut
and Tai Kung counters with a right hand to the body.
Kruschev misses with a body shot.
Tai Kung checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kruschev throws a leg kick but Tai Kung moved away.
Jab, jab by Tai Kung - just one landing.
Jab by Kruschev.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wally Kruschev dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Tai Kung throws a sloppy body shot
and Kruschev counters with a body kick that stops Tai Kung in his tracks momentarily.
Tai Kung takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kruschev swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tai Kung.
Nice body kick from Kruschev.
Good standup being displayed there by Kruschev as he connects with a hook.
Tai Kung moves out of range as Kruschev throws a body kick.
Kruschev connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tai Kung connects with a looping right hand.
Kruschev misses with a hook
and Tai Kung counters with a crisp right hand that drops Kruschev! Tai Kung lets Kruschev back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Kruschev is still on wobbly legs! Can Tai Kung finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tai Kung avoids the head kick by Kruschev.
Tai Kung was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tai Kung cracks Kruschev on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Kruschev falls backwards against the cage. Tai Kung follows up with more strikes that drop Kruschev to his knees. Tai Kung keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Kruschev! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manolito Tai Kung!
Manolito Tai Kung thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Andrianov (ranked 1254 p4p, 1144 weight class) and Cory McDonnell (ranked 169 p4p, 156 weight class). McDonnell is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by AC/DC Thunderstruck. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Andrianov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 45 - 30 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cory McDonnell!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Summer Carpenter and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrianov looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonnell is just out of range.
McDonnell connects with a looping right hand.
Andrianov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cory McDonnell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andrianov staying out of range there.
Andrianov ducks under a wild hook from McDonnell.
McDonnell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andrianov.
A low kick lands for McDonnell.
Andrianov throws a hook but McDonnell blocks it.
McDonnell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andrianov was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonnell.
It looked like Andrianov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McDonnell blocks a jab.
Andrianov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McDonnell lands a really nice looking cross but Andrianov seems unphased.
McDonnell thows a leg kick but Andrianov checks it
and Andrianov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McDonnell circles away from the clinch attempt.
McDonnell lunges at Andrianov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Andrianov's hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonnell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McDonnell lands with a cross.
McDonnell's coach down at Cause & Effect was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on McDonnell's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A punch lands to the side of McDonnell 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Andrianov moves out of range of the strikes.
Andrianov is looking to counter the offense by McDonnell and move into the clinch.
A low kick lands for McDonnell.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrianov misses with a two punch combination.
McDonnell tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Andrianov is able to avoid easily.
Andrianov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDonnell manages to avoid it.
McDonnell lands a nice looking body shot.
Andrianov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDonnell.
A telegraphed right hand from Andrianov misses the target.
Andrianov moves away from the strike by McDonnell.
Andrianov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McDonnell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McDonnell thows a leg kick but Andrianov checks it
and Andrianov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McDonnell throws a hook but Andrianov blocks it.
McDonnell throws a half hearted mid kick.
McDonnell needs to keep his hands up - Andrianov had a free shot at his head there.
McDonnell falls off balance throwing a combination
and Andrianov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McDonnell on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McDonnell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonnell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Andrianov scores with a nice head shot.
McDonnell misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell throws a sloppy head kick
and Andrianov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Andrianov swings for the body but McDonnell moves out of range.
McDonnell throws a lazy right hand but Andrianov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Andrianov defending well as McDonnell loads up on a big left hand.
Andrianov throws a jab when McDonnell was well out of range.
Andrianov cracks a nice hook into McDonnell's ribs.
McDonnell avoids the body shot from Andrianov.
Andrianov just misses with a punch to the body.
Andrianov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McDonnell throws out a counter right but Andrianov avoids it with no problem.
Andrianov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McDonnell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andrianov.
Andrianov scores with a hook.
McDonnell throws a push kick but Andrianov slaps the foot to one side.
Andrianov misses with a straight right.
McDonnell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andrianov manages to avoid it.
McDonnell just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Andrianov misses the target.
Andrianov swings for the body but McDonnell moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell lands a head kick!
Andrianov scores with a hook to the body. McDonnell takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McDonnell throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Andrianov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Andrianov misses with a body shot.
McDonnell takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Andrianov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McDonnell looks to land a left hand but Andrianov moved out of range nicely.
Donk. Andrianov catches McDonnell right on the button with a cross.
McDonnell throws a leg kick but Andrianov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Good exchange - Andrianov coming out on top.
Jab from McDonnell.
Andrianov blocks a head kick by McDonnell.
Andrianov is looking to counter punch.
McDonnell fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Andrianov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDonnell scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
McDonnell takes a swing at Andrianov's ribcage but misses.
Andrianov misses with an uppercut. McDonnell saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell misses with a low kick as Andrianov jumps back.
Andrianov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Andrianov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McDonnell momentarily.
McDonnell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A leg kick checked by Andrianov.
Andrianov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McDonnell.
McDonnell throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Andrianov throws a jab when McDonnell was well out of range.
Andrianov catches McDonnell with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Andrianov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looks like Andrianov has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
McDonnell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McDonnell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Andrianov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andrianov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like McDonnell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andrianov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDonnell manages to avoid it.
McDonnell fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Andrianov is out of range.
McDonnell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andrianov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Andrianov misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Andrianov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
A head kick misses from McDonnell.
Andrianov misses with an uppercut.
Andrianov scores with a jab to the head.
McDonnell misses with a body shot
and Andrianov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McDonnell ducks under a wild hook from Andrianov.
Nice body punch from Andrianov.
McDonnell misses with a series of wild punches.
Andrianov lunges at McDonnell with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McDonnell's hand.
McDonnell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDonnell comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Andrianov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McDonnell.
Andrianov avoids the body shot from McDonnell.
Andrianov lands a nice hook to McDonnell's body. McDonnell takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Andrianov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andrianov lands an overhand right.
A head kick from McDonnell lands but Andrianov takes it in his stride.
Andrianov checks a leg kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrianov looks to land a left hand but McDonnell moved out of range nicely.
McDonnell fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Andrianov checks it well.
McDonnell slips under a jab.
McDonnell flicks out a counter leg kick but Andrianov steps away.
McDonnell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andrianov.
McDonnell feints a counter leg kick.
McDonnell moves out of range as Andrianov strikes.
Andrianov swings for the body but McDonnell moves out of range.
McDonnell takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Andrianov takes one to the side of the head.
Andrianov thows a left - swing and a miss!
McDonnell slips a jab from Andrianov.
A little jabbing left from McDonnell on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Andrianov misses with a wild body shot.
Andrianov tries to bum rush McDonnell with a series of wild strikes but McDonnell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ivan Andrianov is winning the standup battle so far.
Andrianov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McDonnell 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 Andrianov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Andrianov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McDonnell wants to land a leg kick but Andrianov is out of range.
McDonnell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Andrianov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andrianov 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.
Andrianov takes one on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrianov avoids a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonnell lands a body shot.
Nice defenses there by McDonnell.
McDonnell throws a hook but Andrianov blocks it.
Andrianov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McDonnell can do to turn this around?
Andrianov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McDonnell can pounce on him.
McDonnell throws a body punch but Andrianov moves out of range.
Andrianov throws a body shot but no joy.
McDonnell lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Andrianov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McDonnell throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McDonnell misses with a straight left.
McDonnell throws a nice inside leg kick.
McDonnell turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Andrianov misses with the combination.
Andrianov works McDonnell's body with a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell ducks under a wild hook from Andrianov.
McDonnell has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice straight punches there by Andrianov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Andrianov.
Andrianov cracks McDonnell with an open hand slap.
Andrianov takes a swing at McDonnell's ribcage but misses.
McDonnell slips a jab from Andrianov.
Andrianov throws the left hand but McDonnell avoids the punch easily.
A nice side step and McDonnell releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McDonnell walks into a stiff left hand from Andrianov.
Andrianov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Andrianov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Andrianov thows a left - swing and a miss!
McDonnell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McDonnell throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Andrianov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McDonnell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A head kick misses from McDonnell.
McDonnell misses with a wild body shot.
McDonnell slips under a jab from Andrianov.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but McDonnell might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Andrianov has got the better of the exchanges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrianov blocks a head kick by McDonnell.
Andrianov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McDonnell counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonnell swings for the body but Andrianov moves out of range.
McDonnell slips a jab from Andrianov.
Nice cross by Andrianov.
Andrianov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Andrianov misses the shot to the body.
McDonnell throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Andrianov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McDonnell.
McDonnell tries a head kick but it misses.
Andrianov is looking for a counter combo.
Andrianov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McDonnell slips a jab from Andrianov.
McDonnell moves out of range of the strikes.
A bone on bone clash there as Andrianov blocks the leg kick.
McDonnell lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Andrianov at a distance.
McDonnell misses with a double jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andrianov tries to clinch but McDonnell is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Andrianov dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Andrianov scores with a hook.
Andrianov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It looked like Andrianov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McDonnell fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
No joy there for McDonnell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Andrianov tries to counter by clinching up but McDonnell breaks away and moves out of range.
McDonnell lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McDonnell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Andrianov throws out the jab.
McDonnell misses with a low kick.
McDonnell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McDonnell throws a body shot but no joy.
McDonnell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Andrianov throws out the jab.
Andrianov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A chopping leg kick lands by McDonnell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrianov throws a body punch but McDonnell moves out of range.
Andrianov just misses with a punch to the body.
McDonnell takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Andrianov throws out a powerful jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonnell misses with an uppercut. Andrianov saw that one coming.
It looked like Andrianov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Andrianov throws a jab but it's blocked by McDonnell.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonnell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andrianov manages to avoid it.
Andrianov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McDonnell.
Nice defenses there by McDonnell.
Andrianov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big left from McDonnell misses.
Andrianov scores with a jab to the head.
Andrianov misses with a hook. McDonnell ducked under it nicely.
McDonnell slips a jab from Andrianov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andrianov. McDonnell does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDonnell looks to land a left hand but Andrianov moved out of range nicely.
That kick from McDonnell tenderised Andrianov's leg. Andrianov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Andrianov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Andrianov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Andrianov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab lands there for Andrianov.
Andrianov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McDonnell walks into a left hand.
Andrianov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McDonnell 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 Andrianov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Andrianov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cory McDonnell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDonnell lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McDonnell.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andrianov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Andrianov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Andrianov lands with a right hand.
Andrianov throws a hook to the side of McDonnell's head but McDonnell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McDonnell loads up on a big right hand but Andrianov slips the punch.
McDonnell throws a body shot but no joy.
Andrianov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Andrianov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDonnell was well out of range. Poor timing from Andrianov.
Andrianov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Andrianov throws a hook but McDonnell blocks it.
A low kick from McDonnell misses
and Andrianov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McDonnell feints and then cracks Andrianov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Andrianov down.
A slow jab from Andrianov misses its intended target.
McDonnell throws a leg kick but Andrianov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Andrianov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McDonnell.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Andrianov.
Andrianov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McDonnell circles away quickly and effectively.
Andrianov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Andrianov scores with a hook to the body. McDonnell takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McDonnell swings for the body but Andrianov moves out of range.
A big right from McDonnell misses.
McDonnell drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Andrianov thuds his right hand into McDonnell's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McDonnell takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Andrianov connects with a right hand. McDonnell shakes it off.
Andrianov cracks McDonnell with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Andrianov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McDonnell has time to react.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonnell misses with a body shot.
McDonnell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andrianov was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonnell.
Andrianov throws a jab when McDonnell was well out of range.
Andrianov cracks McDonnell with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McDonnell throws a big shot that misses.
Ivan Andrianov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell misses with a two punch combination.
Andrianov tries to clinch but McDonnell is having none of it.
McDonnell walks into a jab.
McDonnell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDonnell walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McDonnell lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Andrianov blocks a leg kick.
Andrianov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Andrianov lunges at McDonnell with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McDonnell's hand.
Andrianov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McDonnell's head.
McDonnell's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McDonnell duly obliges.
It looks like Ivan Andrianov has been cut.
Andrianov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andrianov lands a body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Andrianov.
Andrianov prevents a body shot from McDonnell.
McDonnell throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Andrianov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Andrianov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Andrianov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alphonzo Mirage (ranked 1099 p4p, 1391 weight class) and Ezekiel Marley (ranked 146 p4p, 186 weight class). Marley is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by EMOTIONALLY SCARRED. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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212
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212
13 - 6 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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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 34 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alphonzo Mirage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ezekiel Marley!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Darius Henderson and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marley moves out of range as Mirage throws a body kick.
Marley thuds a left hand into Mirage's body.
Marley throws a jab but it's blocked by Mirage.
Marley lands with a hook. Mirage tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
It looks like Alphonzo Mirage has been cut.
Mirage avoids a punch combination nicely.
Marley throws a body punch but Mirage moves out of range.
Marley fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mirage looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Marley just misses with a punch to the body.
Ezekiel Marley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mirage throws an overhand right that lands on Marley's shoulder, as Marley tries to avoid the shot.
Marley has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A big right from Mirage misses.
Marley connects with a jab.
Mirage misses with a body kick.
A jab from Marley misses.
Marley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mirage.
Marley lands a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marley misses the shot to the body.
Marley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mirage thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marley is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mirage with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick by Marley misses
and Marley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mirage.
Mirage connects with a single shot there.
Marley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mirage throws out the jab.
Mirage jabs Marley to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mirage missing with a left hand there. Marley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mirage moves away from the strike by Marley.
Marley swings for the body but Mirage moves out of range.
A big right from Mirage misses.
Mirage loads up on a big right hand but Marley slips the punch.
Mirage lands a nice looking body shot.
Mirage is looking to score with low kicks.
Marley jabs at Mirage's body.
Mirage connects with a single shot there.
 It looks like Ezekiel Marley has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marley misses with a hook. Mirage ducked under it nicely.
Marley takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Marley just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mirage on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Marley. Marley obviously looking to wear him down.
Mirage seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Marley pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Marley throws a big shot that misses.
A lazy left from Mirage finds it's target.
Marley avoids the body shot from Mirage.
A little jabbing left from Marley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Marley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Marley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Marley.
Mirage will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mirage takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A telegraphed right hand from Marley misses the target.
The fighters circling - Marley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marley takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A jab from Mirage misses.
Marley lands a body shot.
Mirage takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Marley misses with a body shot
enabling Mirage to counter with a crisp jab.
Marley stuns Mirage with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mirage throws a jab when Marley was well out of range.
Mirage throws a head kick that misses.
Mirage looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Marley throws a hook to the side of Mirage's head but Mirage sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mirage slips a straight right by Marley.
Mirage misses with an uppercut.
Mirage cracks Marley with a good jab.
Marley misses with a body shot.
Mirage swings for the body but Marley moves out of range.
Mirage looks to land a left hand but Marley moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Mirage misses the target.
Mirage defending well as Marley loads up on a big left hand.
Mirage takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mirage throws a lazy right hand but Marley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marley loads up on a big right hand but Mirage slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mirage blocks a head kick by Marley.
Marley throws a jab but it's blocked by Mirage.
Marley gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marley tries to land a front kick but Mirage steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A telegraphed right hand from Marley misses the target.
Mirage lands a leg kick that knocks Marley off balance momentarily.
Mirage keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marley takes one on the button.
Marley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marley ducks under a wild hook from Mirage.
Mirage misses with a looping right.
Marley appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Marley throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Marley connects with a right hand. Mirage shakes it off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mirage throws out a loose jab but Marley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Marley.
Marley lands a jab to Mirage's midsection.
Marley lands with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ezekiel Marley will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Marley swings for the body but Mirage moves out of range.
Marley misses with a looping left.
Mirage misses with a few strikes there.
A nice side step and Marley releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Marley thuds his right hand into Mirage's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Marley lands with a shot to the body.
Mirage misses with a low kick.
Marley lands a leg kick that knocks Mirage off balance momentarily.
Mirage takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mirage gets the takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mirage wants to control but Marley is keeping him busy.
Marley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mirage. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mirage decides to stand back up.
Mirage takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Marley lands a body shot.
Marley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mirage.
Mirage swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marley looks to score with a jab to the body but Mirage is just out of range.
Mirage takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mirage connects with a body shot.
Nice shot lands for Marley.
Mirage closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mirage will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ezekiel Marley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mirage throws a hook but Marley blocks it.
Marley closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Marley misses with a straight left.
Marley throws a hook to the side of Mirage's head but Mirage sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mirage throws a hook but Marley blocks it.
Marley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mirage.
Marley scores with a jab to the body.
Mirage ducks right into an uppercut from Marley.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marley wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Marley digs a good hook to Mirage's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marley with a nice cross.
Marley throws a lazy right hand but Mirage sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mirage takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Marley misses with a wild body shot.
Jab by Mirage.
Marley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marley jabs Mirage right on the nose. Mirage blinks but takes it well.
Marley drops Mirage with a beautiful combination! Mirage stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Marley is looking for the KO!
Mirage is rocked!
Marley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mirage sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mirage pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marley throws the kick towards the body but Mirage avoids it.
Marley throws a big shot that misses.
Marley lands a big uppercut and Mirage crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Mirage looks OK. Marley waves Mirage back to his feet!
Oh Mirage is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A telegraphed right hand from Mirage misses the target.
Marley lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Mirage falls backwards - clearly groggy! Marley dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ezekiel Marley!
Ezekiel Marley 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Kirov Sturmovik (ranked 1167 p4p, 644 weight class) and Penkosip Bizihwaile (ranked 183 p4p, 98 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195
10 - 3 - 0 |
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31
188
13 - 12 - 0 |
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World class MT
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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 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kirov Sturmovik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Penkosip Bizihwaile!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Hugh Johnson and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sturmovik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sturmovik avoids the head kick by Bizihwaile.
A quick step to the side and Sturmovik tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bizihwaile throws a jab when Sturmovik was well out of range.
Sturmovik appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bizihwaile slips a straight right by Sturmovik.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bizihwaile! But no joy.
Bizihwaile slips under a jab.
Sturmovik uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bizihwaile avoids the head kick by Sturmovik.
Sturmovik sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Bizihwaile to the ground! Sturmovik dives into full mount looking to finish!
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!
Bizihwaile tries to lock up and control but Sturmovik gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sturmovik looking to finish with strikes here!
Bizihwaile holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Sturmovik tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Bizihwaile gets back to half guard.
Sturmovik missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sturmovik not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sturmovik takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sturmovik trying to advance position but Bizihwaile counters by regaining guard.
Sturmovik with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sturmovik is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Blood and Iron Training that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Bizihwaile preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sturmovik scoring with some ground and pound.
Sturmovik postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sturmovik postures up in Bizihwaile's guard and throws a big left but Bizihwaile blocks it.
Sturmovik is looking to work some ground and pound but Bizihwaile has wrist control.
Bizihwaile looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sturmovik preventing the sweep.
Bizihwaile is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sturmovik scoring with some ground and pound.
Bizihwaile looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sturmovik is one step ahead there.
Sturmovik throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sturmovik tries to free his leg and advance position but Bizihwaile is retaining full guard.
Sturmovik with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bizihwaile avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sturmovik with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bizihwaile preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bizihwaile tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sturmovik with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sturmovik throws an elbow that misses. Bizihwaile uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sturmovik's guard. Nice move by Bizihwaile!
Bizihwaile controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sturmovik is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bizihwaile is controlling him.
Bizihwaile trying to control but Sturmovik is working from the bottom.
Sturmovik being controlled here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bizihwaile won't allow Sturmovik to get back to his feet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sturmovik throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kirov Sturmovik dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sturmovik blocks a low kick nicely.
Sturmovik tries to land a body kick
and Bizihwaile counters with a nice body shot.
Sturmovik misses with a looping right.
Sturmovik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Bizihwaile was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sturmovik.
Sturmovik lunges at Bizihwaile with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bizihwaile's hand.
Sturmovik throws a series of punches but Bizihwaile moves out of range.
Sturmovik misses the shot to the body.
Sturmovik scores with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sturmovik. Bizihwaile does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sturmovik delivers a nice body kick.
Sturmovik misses with a body shot.
Sturmovik lands with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sturmovik throws a head kick that misses
and Bizihwaile counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Kirov Sturmovik has been cut.
Sturmovik lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bizihwaile circles away quickly and effectively.
Bizihwaile swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sturmovik punishes Bizihwaile's body with a nice straight punch.
Bizihwaile fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sturmovik has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sturmovik is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bizihwaile can do to turn this around?
Sturmovik throws a wild body kick that Bizihwaile sees coming a mile off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bizihwaile! But no joy.
Sturmovik moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sturmovik throws a lazy right hand but Bizihwaile sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sturmovik throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sturmovik throws a lazy uppercut
and Bizihwaile counters with a stiff right hand.
Sturmovik scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bizihwaile avoids a kick to the body.
Bizihwaile avoids the head kick by Sturmovik.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bizihwaile is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bizihwaile dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sturmovik connects with a jab.
Kirov Sturmovik is winning the standup battle so far.
Sturmovik misses with a body shot.
Bizihwaile misses the shot to the body.
As Bizihwaile looks to move away, Sturmovik throws a big counter combo but Bizihwaile just gets out of the way.
Bizihwaile moves in looking to clinch but Sturmovik pushes him off.
Sturmovik misses with a lunging right hand
and Bizihwaile counters with a straight right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bizihwaile, as that shot connected.
Sturmovik connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bizihwaile's hands.
Sturmovik ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kirov Sturmovik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sturmovik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bizihwaile manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Sturmovik. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sturmovik.
Sturmovik throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bizihwaile counters with a huge left! Sturmovik is in big trouble! He's backing up but Bizihwaile isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Sturmovik from any more damage. A dominating finish by Bizihwaile!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Penkosip Bizihwaile!
A very excited looking Penkosip Bizihwaile 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Holmes Jr (ranked 905 p4p, 1097 weight class) and Professor Xe (ranked 141 p4p, 173 weight class). Holmes Jr kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Red - Damage. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 25 - 19 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Holmes Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Professor Xe!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Summer Carpenter and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holmes Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Holmes Jr closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Xe throws a series of punches but Holmes Jr avoids them all with ease.
Xe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Holmes Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Xe.
Xe has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Xe throws a hook to the side of Holmes Jr's head but Holmes Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Xe cracks a nice hook into Holmes Jr's ribs.
Xe looks to land a left hand but Holmes Jr moved out of range nicely.
Holmes Jr throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Xe's head.
It looks like Professor Xe has been cut.
Holmes Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Xe is just out of range.
A big right from Holmes Jr misses.
Holmes Jr misses with a straight left.
Holmes Jr has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Oblivion Gate in the buildup to the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holmes Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Xe throws a one two combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xe blocks a leg kick.
Xe falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Holmes Jr counter with a right hand.
Holmes Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Xe is just out of range.
Xe tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Holmes Jr throws a lazy uppercut
so Xe counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Holmes Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Xe's guard.
Xe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Xe has his foot on Holmes Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Holmes Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
Xe being controlled here, momentarily.
Xe keeping moving, preventing Holmes Jr from controlling successfully.
Xe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmes Jr sitting in guard here, content to control.
Holmes Jr wants to control from the top but Xe keeps moving.
Holmes Jr wants to stand but Xe has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Xe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Holmes Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Holmes Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Xe looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Holmes Jr passes into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes Jr tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Holmes Jr is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Xe has escaped the position, nice work there.
Holmes Jr is looking to take a break and control but Xe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Holmes Jr slows the pace down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Holmes Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Xe keeps working.
Xe is trying to improve his position.
Xe is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Holmes Jr's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Xe is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Holmes Jr is tapping! Great win for Xe!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Professor Xe!
A relieved looking Professor Xe 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 More IsMore (ranked 501 p4p, 1679 weight class) and Thiago Araujo (ranked 78 p4p, 248 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, More IsMore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Araujo!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Ben Watson and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
IsMore throws a big shot that misses.
Araujo with the counter takedown but IsMore avoids it easily.
Thiago Araujo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Araujo shoots in looking for a takedown but IsMore manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Araujo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Araujo has his takedown stuffed
and IsMore counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Araujo thinking.
Araujo shoots in and bounces IsMore off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
IsMore keeping full guard, as Araujo tries to pass.
IsMore keeping moving, preventing Araujo from controlling successfully.
Araujo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but IsMore manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Araujo has IsMore in his guard.
Araujo is trying to keep IsMore in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
IsMore works over Araujo with some ground and pound from guard.
Araujo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
IsMore seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Araujo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Araujo has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. IsMore is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Araujo.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
IsMore advances to full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
IsMore controlling the pace for now.
Araujo tries to reverse the position but IsMore maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
IsMore tries to control but Araujo wriggling away.
IsMore avoids the attempt from Araujo to control.
Araujo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Araujo regains half guard.
Araujo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Araujo actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
IsMore takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Araujo gets full guard.
IsMore got a little sloppy there for a moment and Araujo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, IsMore has managed to get both his arms back between Araujo's legs - danger averted.
IsMore is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
IsMore postures up.
Araujo wants to sweep here but IsMore controlling him for the moment.
Araujo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. IsMore defends it easily.
Araujo has an active guard here but IsMore has managed to pass into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Araujo is looking for a sweep. IsMore is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
IsMore is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Araujo tries to get to full guard but IsMore has control of the leg.
Araujo manages to get to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
IsMore is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
More IsMore dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Araujo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around IsMore's waist but IsMore gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Araujo off to one side.
IsMore stuffs the takedown attempt from Araujo. Araujo gets slowly back to his feet.
Araujo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It looked like IsMore was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Araujo.
More IsMore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Araujo.
IsMore looks to throw the jab but Araujo is out of range.
Araujo with the counter takedown but IsMore avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Araujo.
Araujo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Araujo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? IsMore is fending him off so far but Araujo persists. Nope, IsMore circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for IsMore!
You can see the frustration on IsMore's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Araujo swings around for an armbar but IsMore sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Araujo's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Araujo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. IsMore doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. IsMore manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've been hearing good reports from IsMore's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
IsMore pushes down on Araujo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Araujo wants to get back to full guard.
Araujo is still trying to improve position.
IsMore is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Araujo sees it coming and defends easily.
Araujo trying to control but IsMore postures up.
IsMore is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Araujo can do to turn this around?
IsMore passes to side control.
IsMore trying to control the action but Araujo is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Araujo is trying to get back to half guard.
Araujo is trying to control IsMore's posture but IsMore avoids it.
More IsMore overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Araujo tries to buck IsMore off but IsMore is having none of it.
Araujo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Araujo wants to improve his position but IsMore is controlling well.
Araujo taking some punishment here, with IsMore in his half guard.
IsMore seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
IsMore seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Araujo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
IsMore will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Araujo is trying to get back to full guard.
Araujo wants to sweep but IsMore has passed to side control!
IsMore scoring with punches and elbows.
IsMore thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Araujo is looking to regain half guard here but IsMore keeps moving and retains side control.
IsMore wants to control but Araujo is keeping him busy.
Araujo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
IsMore wants to lay and pray for a moment but Araujo keeps working.
A lull in the action here.
IsMore is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Araujo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Araujo is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
IsMore lands a decent elbow from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
More IsMore dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
IsMore looks to score with a jab to the body but Araujo is just out of range.
Araujo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but IsMore avoids it really well and circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Araujo is defended easily by IsMore.
IsMore misses with a looping right.
IsMore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Araujo feints the counter takedown.
Araujo misses with a takedown attempt
and IsMore counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
More IsMore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Araujo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
IsMore misses the shot to the body.
Araujo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
It looked like IsMore wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
IsMore connects with a body shot.
Araujo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
IsMore jabs at Araujo's body.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. IsMore engages and cracks Araujo with a massive lead left hook - Araujo tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! IsMore is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). More IsMore!
After winning the bout, More IsMore thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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