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LAFC 34 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Janky Jankens (ranked 3425 p4p, 3898 weight class) and Bum Phillips (ranked 439 p4p, 483 weight class). Jankens's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Straight Outta Compton by- NWA. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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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 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Janky Jankens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bum Phillips!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jankens just misses with a punch to the body.
Phillips is looking for the big counter here.
Jankens misses with an uppercut. Phillips saw that one coming.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jankens.
Jankens digs a good body shot into Phillips's ribs.
Phillips looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jankens scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Phillips's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jankens connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Phillips scrambles back to his feet.
Jankens seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jankens swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Phillips.
Jankens is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Phillips ducks under a wild hook from Jankens.
Jankens sets himself, and Phillips steps forward looking for the clinch! Jankens avoids it this time.
Jankens scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
 It looks like Bum Phillips has been cut.
Janky Jankens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips throws a series of punches but Jankens avoids them all with ease.
Jankens is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Phillips shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Janky Jankens is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jankens throws a body shot but no joy.
Jankens loads up on a big right hand but Phillips slips the punch.
Phillips ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jankens getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jankens uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Phillips or perhaps it was just good defense by Jankens, which made it look bad.
Jankens scores with a jab.
Jankens smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sloppy strikes from Jankens. Those never looked like landing.
Phillips throws a counter combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jankens looks to score with a jab to the body but Phillips is just out of range.
Phillips shoots in for a takedown but Jankens shows good takedown defense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jankens jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jankens just misses with a punch to the body.
Phillips tries to counter with a clinch but Jankens shakes him off and moves away.
Phillips slips a jab and a cross from Jankens.
Phillips lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Phillips slips a straight right by Jankens.
Phillips is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jankens misses with an uppercut
and Phillips moves into the clinch.
Jankens stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jankens scores with a shoulder strike.
Jankens struggles to land a body shot inside as Phillips controls his hands.
Phillips has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jankens uses from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phillips working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jankens trying to stand up but can't free himself from Phillips's guard.
Jankens gets to his feet. Phillips looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jankens scores with a nice strike.
Phillips keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jankens.
Despite the aggression on Phillips's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jankens jabs at Phillips's body.
Jankens misses with an uppercut. Phillips saw that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Janky Jankens dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bum Phillips's cut.
That's time! Jankens's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Phillips moves out of range as Jankens strikes.
Phillips is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jankens is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Phillips can do to turn this around?
Jankens thows a left - swing and a miss!
Phillips on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jankens looks to throw the jab but Phillips is out of range.
Janky Jankens is winning the standup battle so far.
Jankens works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jankens displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Phillips.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jankens has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jankens tries a body shot but Phillips blocks it.
Jankens throws a punch but it's blocked by Phillips.
Jankens throws a punch but it's blocked by Phillips.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jankens.
Jankens throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jankens.
Phillips tries to break the clinch but Jankens is controlling the position.
Jankens gets through Phillips's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jankens can't find room to land a body shot as Phillips controls the action.
Jankens tries to work over Phillips's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Phillips successfully pulls guard.
Jankens wants to stand and escape but instead Phillips has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jankens keeping moving, preventing Phillips from controlling successfully.
Jankens will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jankens wants to stand up but Phillips is controlling him.
Phillips thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jankens on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jankens tries to get out of the position.
Phillips thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jankens wants to get back to his feet but Phillips is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phillips wants to control from the top but Jankens keeps moving.
Jankens is looking to stand up but Phillips isn't so interested in that idea.
Jankens keeping moving, preventing Phillips from controlling successfully.
Jankens can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Phillips controls the pace.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jankens tests Phillips's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jankens misses the jab.
Phillips keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jankens swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Phillips steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jankens.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jankens bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Phillips takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Janky Jankens dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bum Phillips's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Phillips avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Phillips avoids a punch combination nicely.
Phillips throws a counter combo.
A swing and a miss from Jankens.
Despite the aggression on Phillips's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jankens misses the jab.
Jankens lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jankens throws a big shot that misses.
Phillips lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Phillips throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jankens's waist but Jankens gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Phillips off to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips avoids the body shot from Jankens.
Phillips is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jankens with a body shot.
Jankens lands a head shot.
Jankens's corner calls for a 1-2. Jankens obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Phillips slips a straight right by Jankens.
Jankens looks to land a right hand but Phillips moved out of range.
Phillips unleashes a big counter combination but Jankens bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jankens bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Phillips's head backwards.
Phillips closes the distance and clinches up with Jankens, looking for a takedown. Phillips pushes Jankens against the cage but Jankens circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phillips doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jankens counters with a nice uppercut.
Janky Jankens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bum Phillips.
Jankens throws a jab but it's blocked by Phillips.
Phillips lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jankens misses the jab.
Phillips wants to counter with a clinch but Jankens pushes him away.
Jankens connects with a jab.
Jankens throws a hook to the side of Phillips's head but Phillips sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Donk. Jankens catches Phillips right on the button with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jankens swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phillips shoots in but Jankens avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jankens jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Phillips bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Phillips throws a counter combo.
Phillips displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jankens throws out the jab.
Phillips has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jankens throws a predictable looking body shot
and Phillips counters by moving into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jankens swings wildly with an uppercut but Phillips uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Jankens.
Jankens tries to work over Phillips's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Jankens fails to land.
Phillips is trying to pull guard but Jankens turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jankens gets through Phillips's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jankens swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jankens throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Phillips blocks a body shot from Jankens.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jankens.
Bum Phillips has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Phillips jumps guard but Jankens stands there with Phillips around his waist. Phillips gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jankens blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Janky Jankens showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jankens, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Janky Jankens!
A very excited looking Janky Jankens 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chest Mangold (ranked 3166 p4p, 5946 weight class) and Portgas D Ace (ranked 337 p4p, 523 weight class). Chest Mangold has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chest Mangold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Portgas D Ace!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ace throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mangold stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mangold throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mangold takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ace changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ace. Mangold does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mangold keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ace throws out a loose jab but Mangold uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mangold half committed to a counter leg kick.
Mangold lands the left hand.
Ace's coach down at Rage Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ace's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Mangold throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mangold misses with a straight right.
Mangold misses with a leg kick
and Ace counters with a single leg into guard. Mangold didn't expect that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ace scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mangold has his hands on Ace's head, controlling the position.
Mangold wants to get back to his feet but Ace passes into half guard.
Ace trying to control from Mangold's half guard. Mangold has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ace loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ace trying to control the position from guard on top but Mangold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ace stops Mangold from standing up.
Ace stays in close to Mangold's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ace postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ace is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ace trying to control but Mangold is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A shot to the liver by Ace. Beautiful body shot.
Chest Mangold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mangold throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ace counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ace is looking to stall here but Mangold recovers full guard.
Ace trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ace trying to control but Mangold is working from the bottom.
Ace is looking to work some ground and pound but Mangold has wrist control.
Mangold can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ace controls the pace.
Mangold is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Ace dives into side control.
Ace throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Ace working the ground and pound but Mangold is defending the strikes.
Ace laying and praying for a moment but Mangold takes advantage and regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ace tries to pass to full mount but Mangold defends it.
Mangold is staying active underneath Ace, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ace sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mangold defending well though.
Ace takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ace passes the guard and advances to mount!
Ace lands a heavy elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Portgas D Ace dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ace walks into a left hand.
Ace swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mangold thumps Ace with a low kick.
Mangold lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ace checks a leg kick.
Ace shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Mangold is trying to stand.
Ace throwing shots but Mangold is blocking nicely.
Ace trying to control the pace.
Mangold knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ace on the ground.
Ace not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangold is trying to stand.
Still in half guard, Ace seems content to control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ace wants to control but Mangold is keeping him busy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ace scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mangold doesn't seem bothered though.
Mangold ducks under a wild hook from Ace.
Mangold swats away the attempt to clinch by Ace.
Mangold keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ace swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Mangold was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ace.
Ace is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mangold rather than just go for the knockout.
Mangold scores with a hook to the body. Ace takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ace fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ace lands a slapping body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ace takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ace's corner calls for a 1-2. Ace obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mangold tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ace manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the liver by Ace. Beautiful body shot.
Ace keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mangold lands a jab to the nose.
Ace scores with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Mangold.
A swing and a miss from Mangold.
Ace has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mangold feints and then cracks Ace's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ace down.
Mangold tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ace paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mangold uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ace.
Portgas D Ace seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mangold wants to clinch but Ace slips to the side
and Ace counters with a shoot takedown. Mangold fights it but they end up in guard.
Ace wants to control from the top but Mangold keeps moving.
Ace landing with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ace wants to control from the top but Mangold keeps moving.
Ace is working Mangold over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Portgas D Ace has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mangold preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ace looking to pass the guard.
Ace throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mangold works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ace prevents Mangold from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ace throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mangold works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
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.
Ace missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ace trying to move into half guard but instead Mangold has managed to sweep!
Ace controlling Mangold's posture.
Mangold would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ace is looking for a triangle but Mangold pushes his legs off easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Portgas D Ace 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!
Ace fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mangold explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Mangold shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mangold with a nice calf kick.
Mangold with the inside leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ace.
Ace looks to score with a jab to the body but Mangold is just out of range.
Mangold tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mangold lands with a nice body punch.
Nice jab there from Ace.
Ace moves out of range as Mangold strikes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ace, as that shot connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ace punishes Mangold's body with a nice straight punch.
Mangold throws a lazy right hand but Ace sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ace tries to close the distance and clinch but Mangold swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice shot lands for Ace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangold connects with a crisp jab.
Ace keeps the fight on the outside.
Mangold tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mangold scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ace tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mangold was well out of range. Poor timing from Ace.
Ace misses with a body shot
and Mangold counters with an inside leg kick.
Ace lands a nice hook to Mangold's body. Mangold takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mangold delivers a nice body kick.
Mangold scores with a jab to the body.
Ace lands a right hook to the body.
Mangold needs to keep his hands up - Ace had a free shot at his head there.
Mangold tries to work over Ace's front leg with a kick but Ace checks it.
Ace with the counter takedown but Mangold avoids it easily.
Ace throws a body shot but no joy.
Mangold keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mangold clinches up against the cage.
Mangold throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ace looking to stall.
Ace changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mangold fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ace tries to clinch there but Mangold circles away.
Ace rushes Mangold and presses him up against the cage.
Ace is trying to stall.
Mangold misses with a punch to the body.
Ace's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mangold misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ace taking a breather.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ace takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ace has Mangold pushed against the cage.
Ace is trying to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Portgas D Ace.
Ace scores with a jab to the body.
Portgas D Ace is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mangold scores with a hook to the body. Ace takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mangold displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ace throws out the jab.
Mangold throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ace just misses with a punch to the body.
Mangold chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ace bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mangold avoids the body shot from Ace.
Ace works over Mangold's head and body with a nice combination.
Mangold connects with the punch.
Mangold cracks Ace with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mangold swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ace.
Mangold throws a body kick that misses.
Mangold cracks a nice hook into Ace's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mangold thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ace throws a body shot but no joy.
Ace fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mangold manages to avoid it.
Mangold connects with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mangold misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ace.
Mangold throws a leg kick which misses Ace's front leg but catches the back leg as Ace tries to avoid it.
Ace slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mangold. Ace does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Ace misses its intended target.
Ace misses the shot to the body.
Chest Mangold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mangold misses with a kick to the body
and Ace counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mangold on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mangold tries to get out of the position.
Ace advances to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ace in particular looking to stall.
Ace tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mangold knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Well, if Ace is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Chest Mangold.
I think Ace has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Portgas D Ace!
A victorious Portgas D Ace thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zico Macedo (ranked 2897 p4p, 6000 weight class) and Adolfo Correia (ranked 365 p4p, 592 weight class). Macedo comes to the cage accompanied by They Don’t Care About Us. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Zico Macedo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adolfo Correia!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Correia enables Macedo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Correia manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Macedo content to stall in guard here.
Macedo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Correia is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Correia keeps trying to improve his position.
Correia had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Macedo defends it easily.
Correia wants to stand and escape but Macedo is having none of it.
Macedo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Macedo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Macedo trying to control the position from guard on top but Correia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macedo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Macedo wants to control from the top but Correia keeps moving.
Correia wants to stand but Macedo is controlling the position.
Correia is adopting a defensive guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macedo drops back looking for a leg! Correia is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Correia manages to kick Macedo off! Macedo jumps back into Correia's guard.
Correia wants to stand and escape but Macedo is having none of it.
Correia lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Macedo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Correia can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Correia wants to stand but Macedo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We've been hearing good reports from Macedo'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.
Macedo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Correia got a little sloppy there for a moment and Macedo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Correia has managed to get both his arms back between Macedo's legs - danger averted.
Correia trying to stand up but can't free himself from Macedo's guard.
Macedo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macedo looking for a triangle here. Correia is fighting it but it looks tight! Macedo pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Correia is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Zico Macedo!
Zico Macedo took some time post fight to say the following; 'I want a trilogy with cadela Nedser, he is a weak champion who talk too much. He did not talk when I submit him. Vamos last time I was not in it but now I know I win and be fun champion, LAFC give me a shot! '.
The defeated Adolfo Correia had this to say: 'I didn't get the win today but I am not going anywhere and will continue to train hard and win fights.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nevez Amadaus (ranked 2791 p4p, 4463 weight class) and Brendan Lawson (ranked 160 p4p, 249 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Nevez Amadaus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Brendan Lawson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lawson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Amadaus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lawson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Amadaus connects with the punch.
Lawson has his takedown stuffed
and Amadaus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Brendan Lawson has been cut.
Lawson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Amadaus looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Amadaus's coaches at Slaughter Houze have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Lawson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lawson is trying to get an arm triangle but Amadaus is defending well.
Amadaus tries to buck Lawson off but Lawson is having none of it.
Lawson tries for a kimura but Amadaus is defending well.
Amadaus has one of Lawson's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Amadaus, who protects the arm well.
Amadaus is letting Lawson control him for a moment.
Amadaus can't do much from the bottom here.
Amadaus is not content to let Lawson control the position.
Lawson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lawson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Amadaus is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Amadaus really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Amadaus can't do much from the bottom here.
Lawson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lawson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Amadaus is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Who's going to make the next move?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawson is trying to get an arm triangle but Amadaus is defending well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Amadaus can't do much from the bottom here.
Amadaus is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lawson working away.
Lawson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Amadaus has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lawson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Amadaus rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Lawson's guard! Nice work there by Amadaus!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amadaus stays in close to Lawson's body and controls the position.
Amadaus continues to stall.
Amadaus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lawson is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amadaus stays in close to Lawson's body and controls the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brendan Lawson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brendan Lawson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Amadaus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lawson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lawson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lawson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Amadaus manages to avoid it.
Lawson fails to land the takedown.
Amadaus ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lawson closes the distance and clinches up with Amadaus, looking for a takedown. Lawson pushes Amadaus against the cage but Amadaus circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nevez Amadaus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brendan Lawson.
Lawson shoots in looking for a takedown but Amadaus manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lawson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawson moves in looking to clinch but Amadaus pushes him off.
Lawson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromAmadaus.
Amadaus with a nice calf kick.
Lawson misses with a takedown attempt
and Amadaus counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Lawson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Amadaus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Amadaus counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Amadaus throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Lawson tries to move into range but Amadaus moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lawson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nevez Amadaus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Amadaus looks to land a combination. Lawson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Amadaus feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lawsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Amadaus - that will leave a mark!
Lawson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lawson is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Amadaus seems keen to control Lawson's posture.
Lawson wants to control from the top but Amadaus keeps moving.
Lawson drops back looking for a leg! Amadaus is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Amadaus manages to kick Lawson off! Lawson jumps back into Amadaus's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Amadaus wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amadaus working a defensive guard here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lawson wants to control from the top but Amadaus keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawson with a poor takedown
and Amadaus counters with a slapping leg kick.
Amadaus connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nevez Amadaus is winning the standup battle so far.
Lawson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Lawson is working for an americana but Amadaus has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Lawson was thinking about the submission.
Lawson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lawson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lawson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Amadaus pulls Lawson in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amadaus has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Brendan Lawson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lawson drops back looking for a leg! Amadaus is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Amadaus manages to kick Lawson off! Lawson jumps back into Amadaus's guard.
Lawson being controlled here momentarily.
More hug and hope from Amadaus.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nevez Amadaus dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brendan Lawson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Lawson tries for a takedown but Amadaus sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lawson tries to clinch up
enabling Amadaus to counter with a crisp jab.
Lawson misses with a takedown attempt - Amadaus sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lawson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lawson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Amadaus counters with a nice uppercut.
Nevez Amadaus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brendan Lawson.
Amadaus lands with a nice body punch.
Amadaus lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lawson shoots in and drives through. Amadaus sprawls well.
Lawson misses with a takedown
and Amadaus counters with a two punch combo.
Lawson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Amadaus connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Amadaus circles away.
Amadaus fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lawson just manages to avoid it.
Brendan Lawson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lawson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
 Lawson is rocked!
Amadaus drops Lawson with a straight right hand, right on the button! Amadaus follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nevez Amadaus!
After the fight, Nevez Amadaus was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikie Lee (ranked 2168 p4p, 2668 weight class) and Simon Adebisi (ranked 278 p4p, 338 weight class). Lee comes into the arena with Welcome to the Jungle blaring out of the sound system. Mikie Lee has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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225
3 - 3 - 0 |
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215
4 - 2 - 0 |
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World class MT
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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 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mikie Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Simon Adebisi!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adebisi closes the distance and clinches up with Lee, looking for a takedown. Adebisi pushes Lee against the cage but Lee circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Adebisi fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lee to the ground. Adebisi is now in Lee's guard.
Lee seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lee controls Adebisi momentarily but Adebisi frees himself.
Adebisi tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee trying to control the position.
Lee controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Lee can't keep his opponent in guard - Adebisi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Adebisi is trying to work for a kimura but Lee is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Lee has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Adebisi is working away from the top position though.
Adebisi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lee knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Well, if Adebisi is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Adebisi stalling away here and it's allowed Lee to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
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.
Adebisi tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
Adebisi trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Lee manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lee wants to stand but Adebisi is controlling his posture from full guard.
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Adebisi is keeping the position for now.
Adebisi has his foot on Lee's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lee works his way back into a safe position though.
Adebisi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lee passes into half guard.
Adebisi actively working from the bottom here.
Lee is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adebisi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Adebisi actively working from the bottom here.
Lee slows the pace down in half guard.
Adebisi with the active half guard here but Lee passes nicely into side control.
Lee just content to control the position.
Lee stands up and beckons Adebisi to his feet.
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
Adebisi decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adebisi is working for a kimura but Lee is defending it quite comfortably.
Lee is defending against the submission attempts here by Adebisi.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee is looking to improve his position.
Lee trying to hold on to Adebisi's head to control him but Adebisi postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee gets full guard.
Adebisi trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
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 Mikie Lee will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Adebisi takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Simon Adebisi has been cut.
Adebisi dives in and grabs Lee's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lee pushes down on Adebisi's head and hops out.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Adebisi darts in looking for a takedown but Lee gets double underhooks and turns Adebisi into the cage.
Adebisi shoots in for a double leg but Lee sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mikie Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Adebisi.
No luck for Adebisi with that takedown attempt.
Lee looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A clash of legs there as Adebisi blocks the low kick.
Adebisi with the counter takedown but Lee avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Adebisi with the counter takedown but Lee avoids it easily.
Lee throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Adebisi.
Lee throws a head kick but Adebisi moves out of range.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lee enables Adebisi to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lee manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adebisi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Adebisi from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adebisi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lee's guard.
Lee slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Adebisi working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Adebisi from controlling successfully.
Adebisi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.
Lee wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Adebisi is now in half guard.
Adebisi seems to be looking for submissions.
Lee is staying active underneath Adebisi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee trying to control from the bottom.
Adebisi is working for a kimura but Lee is defending it quite comfortably.
Adebisi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lee has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lee trying to control from the bottom.
Lee is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Adebisi is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Simon Adebisi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Adebisi is keen to just control but Lee is a slippery customer.
Adebisi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Adebisi.
Lee attempts a counter takedown but Adebisi avoids it well and moves away.
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
Lee gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Adebisi to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Adebisi trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Adebisi postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lee is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Adebisi, into his guard.
Lee works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lee not doing much here.
Lee is trying to control. Adebisi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee is looking to advance position but Adebisi won't allow it.
Lee is keen to just control but Adebisi is a slippery customer.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Adebisi is defending well.
Adebisi trying to get back to full guard but Lee takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Adebisi working to try and regain half guard.
Lee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Adebisi can do to turn this around?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lee scores with a couple of good head shots there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee tries to control but Adebisi wriggling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mikie Lee dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Simon Adebisi's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lee pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Adebisi feints and as Lee raises his hands in defense, Adebisi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Adebisi has gone for a leg lock! Lee slips out almost immediately though and dives into Adebisi's guard.
Adebisi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lee defends it easily.
Adebisi can't keep his opponent in guard - Lee advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Adebisi looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adebisi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lee pulls his head out easily.
Lee moves nicely into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adebisi is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Adebisi looking for submissions off his back.
Adebisi is refusing to be controlled, as Lee sits in half guard.
Lee prevents Adebisi from improving his position.
Lee trying to pass the guard but Adebisi defending well.
Adebisi actively working from the bottom here.
Lee not doing much here.
Adebisi actively working from the bottom here.
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.
Adebisi is not content to let Lee control the position.
Adebisi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lee pulls his head out easily.
Lee thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Adebisi's head.
Lee perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lee is looking to take a break and control but Adebisi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lee passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Adebisi!
Adebisi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Adebisi is squirming around, avoiding Lee's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee controlling from mount.
Adebisi is trying to reverse the position but instead Lee has taken his back - oops!
Lee trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Adebisi can't escape the position.
Lee missing with strikes from the back.
Adebisi tries to escape the position.
Lee has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Adebisi's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adebisi tries to escape but Lee has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Adebisi is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Lee off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Adebisi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Lee's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Adebisi is really stuck here.
Lee tries to get the hooks in deep but Adebisi pushed the leg off.
Adebisi tries to escape but Lee has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Adebisi is still trying to improve position.
Lee biding his time, controlling Adebisi.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adebisi is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mikie Lee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lee has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikie Lee!
A very excited looking Mikie Lee 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyron Scott (ranked 2645 p4p, 1914 weight class) and Billy Cubbedge (ranked 363 p4p, 268 weight class). Scott comes to the cage accompanied by Gods Bound by Rules. Billy Cubbedge will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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265
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270
5 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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World class boxer
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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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyron Scott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Cubbedge!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scott dives in for a single leg takedown but Cubbedge sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cubbedge.
Cubbedge is stalling here.
Cubbedge lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Scott looking for a takedown.
Scott is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyron Scott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scott wants a takedown but no success here.
Scott has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Scott tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cubbedge just stands there and leans against the cage.
Scott is trying to pull guard but Cubbedge has him pressed against the cage.
Cubbedge lands with a right to the head.
Cubbedge lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cubbedge struggles to land a body shot inside as Scott controls his hands.
Scott jumps guard and drags Cubbedge to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Cubbedge controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cubbedge stopping the sweep attempt from Scott.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cubbedge 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.
Cubbedge slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Cubbedge takes a little break here. Scott wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Cubbedge is looking to take a break and control but Scott is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Scott is being controlled here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cubbedge is looking to take a break and control but Scott is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two 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.
Scott is trying to improve his position.
Cubbedge takes a little break here. Scott wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Scott struggling a bit here.
Scott prevents Cubbedge from improving position.
Scott is looking for a sweep.
Cubbedge is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Scott is looking to regain half guard here but Cubbedge keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott is not content to let Cubbedge control the position.
Scott is trying to improve his position.
Scott misses with a strike from the bottom.
Scott wants to control but Cubbedge postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Scott doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cubbedge counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cubbedge ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scott moves away.
Scott half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Scott.
As Cubbedge tries to get set, Scott tries to push him back and clinch up but Cubbedge manages to avoid the attempt.
Cubbedge scores with a jab to the jaw.
Scott walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Scott ducks right into an uppercut from Cubbedge.
Cubbedge leaves Scott with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cubbedge uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scott bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice shot by Cubbedge.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Cubbedge dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Cubbedge misses the shot to the body.
 It looks like Tyron Scott has been cut.
Scott moves away from the strike by Cubbedge.
Scott on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Scott tries for a takedown but Cubbedge circles away easily
letting Cubbedge counter with a right hand.
Scott shoots in for a takedown but Cubbedge shows good takedown defense.
Cubbedge has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Cubbedge scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cubbedge counters with a straight right hand.
Cubbedge cracks Scott with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Cubbedge has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Scott to stand back up!
 Scott is rocked!
Cubbedge has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cubbedge fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Scott square on the jaw! Damn, Scott is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Billy Cubbedge!
Billy Cubbedge thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Tyron Scott was interviewed post fight and said 'Pathetic win. You trash and everyone khow it!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Renato Oliveira (ranked 1038 p4p, 921 weight class) and Cynical Christoph (ranked 135 p4p, 123 weight class). Renato Oliveira has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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160
9 - 1 - 0 |
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8 - 4 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Renato Oliveira!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Cynical Christoph!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christoph defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Oliveira.
Oliveira misses with a body shot
and Christoph counters with a straight right hand.
Oliveira darts in trying to clinch
and Christoph connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oliveira looks to throw the jab but Christoph is out of range.
Oliveira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Christoph was well out of range. Poor timing from Oliveira.
Oliveira moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromChristoph.
Christoph scores with a jab.
Oliveira's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Oliveira duly obliges.
Oliveira throws a predictable looking body shot
and Christoph counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Oliveira falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Cynical Christoph!
Cynical Christoph is the new lightweight champion!
Cynical Christoph was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Simo Halli (ranked 1293 p4p, 2779 weight class) and Keke Kivi (ranked 194 p4p, 364 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Keke Kivi was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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185
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190
12 - 4 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Simo Halli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Keke Kivi!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halli looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kivi!
Halli wants to control but Kivi is keeping him busy.
Kivi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Halli. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kivi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Halli has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Halli is trying to get an arm triangle but Kivi is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kivi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Halli trying to control the action but Kivi is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halli is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kivi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halli tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Halli staying calm.
Kivi is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Halli working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kivi is trying to escape the position but Halli is controlling the position.
Kivi is not content to let Halli control the position.
Halli is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kivi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kivi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Halli's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Halli! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Kivi has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Simo Halli!
A victorious Simo Halli thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Auric Gallahad (ranked 1329 p4p, 1941 weight class) and Origen Alexandria (ranked 184 p4p, 247 weight class). Gallahad's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Go to War. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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170
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Counter fighter
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Auric Gallahad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Origen Alexandria!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexandria scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A low kick from Alexandria misses
and Gallahad counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gallahad.
Gallahad slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gallahad looking to pass the guard.
Alexandria is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gallahad trying to hold on to Alexandria's head to control him but Alexandria postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandria is keen to just control but Gallahad is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gallahad is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gallahad is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alexandria pulls his head out easily.
Alexandria trying to control from half guard but Gallahad is working away.
Gallahad wants to improve his position but Alexandria is controlling well.
Alexandria takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gallahad is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gallahad gets back to full guard.
Gallahad working for a triangle but Alexandria defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Alexandria advances position into side control!
Gallahad is looking to regain half guard here but Alexandria keeps moving and retains side control.
Alexandria controlling the position.
Gallahad wants to control but Alexandria postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexandria working the strikes but Gallahad uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Gallahad is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alexandria pulls his head out easily.
Gallahad wants to get back to full guard.
Gallahad wants to control but Alexandria passes into side.
Gallahad wants to control but Alexandria postures up.
Gallahad prevents Alexandria from improving position.
Gallahad is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexandria staying calm.
Gallahad tries to buck Alexandria off but Alexandria is having none of it.
Alexandria tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gallahad's legs.
Alexandria working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gallahad is looking to reverse the position.
Gallahad manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Alexandria prevents Gallahad from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Origen Alexandria will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gallahad ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gallahad drops down looking for a counter takedown but Alexandria sprawls and moves away.
Gallahad slips a jab from Alexandria.
Gallahad avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alexandria is looking to clinch but Gallahad is avoiding it.
Gallahad changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Alexandria punishes Gallahad's body with a nice straight punch.
Gallahad closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Gallahad trying to control the position but Alexandria is working away.
Gallahad is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Alexandria has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gallahad thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gallahad taking a breather here.
Auric Gallahad overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gallahad tries for a kimura but Alexandria is defending well.
Alexandria struggling a bit here.
Gallahad thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gallahad wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alexandria keeps working.
Gallahad is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Alexandria is trying to escape and Gallahad transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Alexandria is forced to tap! Nice work there by Gallahad! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Auric Gallahad!
Auric Gallahad tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vunipola Veainu (ranked 318 p4p, 285 weight class) and Padraig Ahearn (ranked 55 p4p, 48 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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255
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270
13 - 7 - 0 |
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World class boxer
KO power |
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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 16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Vunipola Veainu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Padraig Ahearn!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Veainu misses with the combination.
Veainu ducks under a wild hook from Ahearn.
Veainu appears to be looking for a big counter.
Veainu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Veainu throws an overhand right that lands on Ahearn's shoulder, as Ahearn tries to avoid the shot.
Veainu has managed to clinch.
Veainu prevents a body shot from Ahearn.
Veainu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ahearn tries to pull guard but Veainu holds him up against the cage and eventually Ahearn drops back down to his feet.
Ahearn pushes Veainu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Veainu misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Veainu lands a hook that snaps the head of Ahearn backwards.
Ahearn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Veainu drops Ahearn with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Ahearn looks back up at him and smiles so Veainu waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
It looks like Padraig Ahearn has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahearn looks to land a right hand but Veainu moved out of range.
Veainu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ahearn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahearn throws a jab but it's blocked by Veainu.
Veainu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ahearn throws a body shot but no joy.
Ahearn lands a nice looking body shot.
Ahearn misses with a shot to the body
and Veainu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ahearn throws a body shot but no joy.
Ahearn scores with a jab. Veainu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ahearn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ahearn lands with a nice body punch.
Veainu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Veainu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
It looks like Vunipola Veainu has been cut.
Veainu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahearn throws out a loose jab but Veainu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Veainu misses with an uppercut. Ahearn saw that one coming.
Ahearn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Ahearn.
Veainu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ahearn misses with a looping right.
Veainu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A big left from Veainu misses.
Ahearn appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ahearn misses with a body punch
enabling Veainu to counter with a crisp jab.
Veainu lands a big right hand that sends Ahearn crashing to the mat! Veainu stays standing though and waves Ahearn back to his feet!
Ahearn is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veainu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Veainu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ahearn walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Ahearn limp body while Veainu jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vunipola Veainu!
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