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BB 43 - Paris vs Nakagawa PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez (ranked 2128 p4p, 4931 weight class) and Norris Chow (ranked 227 p4p, 409 weight class). Norris Chow acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Norris Chow!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Bruno Hogan and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chow looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jurgensen Sanchez blocks a head kick by Chow.
Jurgensen Sanchez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a hook to the body
and Chow counters with a nice uppercut.
Chow's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jurgensen Sanchez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chow scrambles back to his feet.
Jurgensen Sanchez swats away the attempt to clinch by Chow.
Jurgensen Sanchez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A clash of legs there as Jurgensen Sanchez blocks the low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a glancing blow to the side of Chow's head.
Chow is looking to clinch but Jurgensen Sanchez is avoiding it.
Chow swings for the body but Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range.
Chow swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jurgensen Sanchez blocks a head kick by Chow.
Jurgensen Sanchez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick by Chow misses
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chow goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jurgensen Sanchez cracks Chow with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Chow looks to clinch
enabling Jurgensen Sanchez to counter with a crisp jab.
 Chow is rocked!
Jurgensen Sanchez darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Chow's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Jurgensen Sanchez before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez!
A victorious Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Albans (ranked 2231 p4p, 2636 weight class) and Mike Moyles (ranked 264 p4p, 296 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Matthew Albans !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Moyles!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Hugh Johnson and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moyles takes a swing at Albans 's ribcage but misses.
Mike Moyles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moyles throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Albans feinted with a counter takedown.
Moyles stuns Albans with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Moyles misses with a body shot.
Albans moves out of range of the strikes.
A big left from Moyles misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moyles scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Moyles misses with a body shot.
Mike Moyles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moyles swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Albans counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Albans tries to free his leg and advance position but Moyles is retaining full guard.
Albans trying to move into half guard but instead Moyles has managed to sweep!
Albans keeping moving, preventing Moyles from controlling successfully.
Albans looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Albans can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Moyles controls the pace.
Moyles preventing the sweep.
Albans looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Albans is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Moyles defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Albans has his foot on Moyles's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Moyles works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Albans trying to keep a closed guard but Moyles is proving a slippery customer.
Moyles trying to control but Albans is working from the bottom.
Albans working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Moyles doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Moyles manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Moyles engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moyles is continuing to stall.
Albans working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Albans keeping moving, preventing Moyles from controlling successfully.
Moyles must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Albans throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Albans being controlled here, momentarily.
Moyles wants to control from the top but Albans keeps moving.
Moyles looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Let's hope that Moyles has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
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.
Moyles wants to control from the top but Albans keeps moving.
Albans working for submissions but it's allowed Moyles to get to half guard.
Albans trying to control here.
Albans is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at King's Cross MMA , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Albans is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Moyles pulls his head out easily.
Moyles controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Albans looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mike Moyles will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Albans on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Albans looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Some wild striking there from Moyles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albans feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Moyless jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
 It looks like Mike Moyles has been cut.
Moyles lands a nice hook to Albans 's body. Albans takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moyles looks to land a right hand but Albans moved out of range.
Albans has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Moyles finds it's way round the side to connect with Albans 's head.
Albans lands a right hook to the body.
Moyles misses with an uppercut
and Albans decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Moyles's guard.
Albans pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moyles is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Albans sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Moyles's guard.
Albans wants to free his trapped foot but Moyles is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Albans is keen to just control but Moyles is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Albans controlling the pace.
Albans is looking for submissions but instead, Moyles has regained full guard.
Albans trying to control the position from guard on top but Moyles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Albans preventing the sweep.
Moyles wants to control the position but Albans says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Albans is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Moyles doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Albans .
Moyles really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Albans . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Albans is thwarting Moyles's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Albans trying to control the action but Moyles is working from the bottom.
Albans is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Albans is looking for a kimura here.
Albans wants to control but Moyles is keeping him busy.
That's four 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moyles wants to control but Albans is keeping busy.
Albans prevents Moyles from improving his position.
Albans is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Moyles defends it well.
Moyles is refusing to be controlled, as Albans sits in half guard.
Albans is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Moyles defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moyles won't allow Albans to pass to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Albans dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mike Moyles's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Moyles scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Moyles is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Albans walks into a jab.
Moyles getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice jab there from Moyles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moyles tests Albans 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Moyles lands a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moyles misses with a body shot.
Moyles comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Moyles misses with a right hand
and Albans decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Moyles's guard.
Albans stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moyles swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Albans won't allow Moyles to get back to his feet.
Albans wants to pass the guard but Moyles is keeping the position.
Moyles looking to control.
Albans drops back looking for a leg! Moyles is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Moyles manages to kick Albans off! Albans jumps back into Moyles's guard.
Matthew Albans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Albans trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Moyles 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.
Albans is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Albans postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Moyles is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Albans , into his guard.
Moyles stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Albans swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Albans had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Moyles defends it easily.
Albans had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Moyles defends it easily.
Moyles wants to control from the top but Albans keeps moving.
Albans looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Albans working a defensive guard here.
Albans 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Albans has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Moyles can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Moyles wants to control from the top but Albans keeps moving.
Albans has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Moyles can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Moyles wants to control from the top but Albans keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moyles scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Albans 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.
Moyles 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Moyles comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Moyles 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 Chris Dean scores the fight for Mike Moyles!
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight for Mike Moyles!
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight for Mike Moyles!
Mike Moyles wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Owen Alvarez (ranked 2363 p4p, 2179 weight class) and Isaac Vernon (ranked 304 p4p, 287 weight class). Owen Alvarez could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Isaac Vernon's chin.
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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 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Owen Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Isaac Vernon!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Hugh Johnson and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vernon.
Vernon throws the left hand but Alvarez avoids the punch easily.
Vernon looks for the body kick but Alvarez saw that one coming.
Vernon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alvarez misses with a hook.
We've been informed that Vernon 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.
Vernon dips to his left and cracks Alvarez with an uppercut!
Alvarez works the jab nicely.
Alvarez closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vernon.
Alvarez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Alvarez.
Vernon blocks an uppercut.
Alvarez misses with the head strike.
Vernon throws a punch but it's blocked by Alvarez.
Vernon swings wildly with an uppercut but Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alvarez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vernon prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vernon lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alvarez.
Vernon letting Alvarez take a breather here.
Alvarez lands a shot to the body.
Alvarez lands with a right to the head.
Alvarez stops a takedown attempt from Vernon.
Vernon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alvarez works on Vernon's body with a couple of short punches.
Vernon misses with a body punch.
Alvarez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alvarez lands a hook that snaps the head of Vernon backwards.
Alvarez stops a takedown attempt from Vernon.
Vernon tries to circle away but Alvarez has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Alvarez fails to land.
Alvarez holding his opponent close, against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Alvarez has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Alvarez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vernon wants a takedown.
Owen Alvarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isaac Vernon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vernon tries a body shot but Alvarez blocks it.
Alvarez lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vernon manages to break the clinch.
Alvarez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alvarez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Alvarez closes the distance and clinches.
Vernon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Alvarez.
A short right from Alvarez on the inside.
Alvarez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vernon prevents it.
A shot in the inside from Alvarez.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vernon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vernon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vernon presses Alvarez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Alvarez working aggressively here.
Alvarez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vernon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Alvarez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vernon tries to work over Alvarez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Alvarez.
Alvarez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Alvarez misses with the head strike.
Vernon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vernon lands with a short shot to the head.
Vernon wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vernon taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Vernon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vernon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alvarez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Alvarez lands a body shot in the clinch.
Alvarez presses Vernon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Alvarez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Alvarez just leaning against Vernon, taking a breather.
Vernon misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alvarez.
Vernon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alvarez's elbow.
Vernon prevents the takedown attempt.
Alvarez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vernons head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alvarez lands a left hand.
Vernon has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Alvarez after a bit of a struggle.
Alvarez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Alvarez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Alvarez.
Alvarez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vernon wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vernon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vernon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alvarez looking to stall.
Vernon takes a shot to the head.
Vernon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alvarez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Alvarez lands a left hand.
Good body shot from Alvarez.
Vernon working aggressively here.
Vernon misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alvarez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vernon backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Owen Alvarez dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Alvarez moves into range and clinches up with Vernon.
Vernon misses with a body punch.
Alvarez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vernon backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vernon.
Alvarez misses with some punches.
Alvarez misses with a body punch.
Vernon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Alvarez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Vernon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Alvarez on the inside.
Alvarez has Vernon pushed against the cage.
Vernon struggles to land a body shot inside as Alvarez controls his hands.
Vernon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alvarez's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon swings wildly with an uppercut but Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alvarez dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Alvarez blocks a body shot from Vernon.
A nice left hand lands by Alvarez.
A left hand lands to the body for Vernon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vernon.
Vernon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Isaac Vernon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vernon swings for the body but Alvarez moves out of range.
Vernon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alvarez was well out of range. Poor timing from Vernon.
Alvarez darts in and clinches Vernon up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alvarez.
Alvarez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Alvarez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Alvarez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alvarez blocks a body shot from Vernon.
Vernon tries to work over Alvarez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alvarez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alvarez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vernon tries to throw a body punch but Alvarez avoids it by throwing Vernon back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Vernon.
Vernon lands an uppercut.
Alvarez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vernon pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vernon defending well as Alvarez loads up on a big left hand.
Alvarez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vernon on the side of the head.
Alvarez moves out of range as Vernon strikes.
Vernon slips under a jab from Alvarez.
Vernon throws a big counter head kick but Alvarez avoids it with no problem.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alvarez fails with a takedown attempt.
Alvarez tries for a takedown but Vernon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Owen Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vernon defending well as Alvarez loads up on a big left hand.
Alvarez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vernon, pushing him back against the cage.
Vernon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vernon.
Vernon misses with a body punch.
Vernon can't find room to land a body shot as Alvarez controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vernon backwards.
Alvarez misses with the head strike.
Alvarez misses with a punch to the body.
Vernon works on Alvarez's body with a couple of short punches.
Vernon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hook to the body lands for Alvarez.
Alvarez has clasped his hands together around Vernon's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Alvarez lands an elbow.
Vernon is trying to control Alvarez's posture but Alvarez avoids it.
Alvarez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vernon can do to turn this around?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vernon is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Vernon to see if he's OK.
Alvarez scoring with punches and elbows.
Alvarez lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Vernon down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vernon tries to control but Alvarez manages to take his back.
Alvarez biding his time, controlling Vernon.
Vernon trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The referee is taking a good look at Vernon as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Alvarez!
Alvarez 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.
Alvarez just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Owen Alvarez dominated that second 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. 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.
Alvarez moves into the clinch successfully.
Owen Alvarez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Alvarez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vernon's elbow.
Alvarez working aggressively here.
Alvarez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vernon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Alvarez tries to throw a body punch but Vernon avoids it by throwing Alvarez back against the cage.
Alvarez lands a hook that snaps the head of Vernon backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vernon.
Alvarez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alvarez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon has Alvarez pressed against the cage.
Alvarez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alvarez lands a body punch.
Vernon misses with a punch to the body.
Vernon lands a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vernon is working Alvarez over against the cage.
Vernon tries a body shot but Alvarez blocks it.
Alvarez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vernon backwards.
Alvarez slows down the pace here.
Alvarez leaning his opponent against the cage.
Vernon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Alvarez.
Vernon tries to work over Alvarez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vernon lands with a right to the head.
Vernon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alvarez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vernon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Alvarez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vernon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vernon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vernon misses with a punch on the inside.
Alvarez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Alvarez goes for a takedown attempt but Vernon pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Owen Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vernon lands a jab to Alvarez's midsection.
Alvarez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vernon is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Alvarez lands a nice hook to Vernon's body. Vernon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alvarez moves in looking to clinch but Vernon pushes him off.
Vernon steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Alvarez lands an overhand right.
Alvarez moves forwards but Vernon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
No joy there for Vernon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vernon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vernon misses with a body shot.
Vernon swings for the body but Alvarez moves out of range.
Vernon misses with a low kick.
Alvarez tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Vernon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Isaac Vernon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A looping hook to the body misses from Alvarez. Vernon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vernon throws out a counter right but Alvarez avoids it with no problem.
Vernon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Alvarez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Alvarez misses with a series of wild punches.
Alvarez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vernon throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown but Vernon shows good takedown defense.
Alvarez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vernon throws out a counter right but Alvarez avoids it with no problem.
Vernon avoids the body shot from Alvarez.
Alvarez works Vernon's body with a nice hook.
Vernon throws a leg kick but Alvarez moved away.
Donk. Vernon catches Alvarez right on the button with a cross.
Vernon ducks under a wild hook from Alvarez.
Alvarez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vernon.
Alvarez misses with a double jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Alvarez missing with a left hand there. Vernon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alvarez tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Vernon counters with a stiff right hand.
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 Owen Alvarez.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Alvarez, 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 Chris Dean scores the fight for Owen Alvarez!
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight for Owen Alvarez!
Judge John Mangel scores the fight for Owen Alvarez!
Owen Alvarez wins by unanimous decision!
After the fight, Owen Alvarez was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rockwell Mcgee (ranked 1770 p4p, 2095 weight class) and Mehdi Kanaani (ranked 217 p4p, 249 weight class). Mcgee comes to the cage accompanied by Rocky Balboa - MĂşsica de entrenamiento. Kanaani has chosen Dr. Dre ft. Snoop Dogg - Nuthin' But A G Thang as his entrance music. 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rockwell Mcgee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mehdi Kanaani!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Darius Henderson and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcgee throws a lazy uppercut
and Kanaani moves into the clinch.
Kanaani lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mcgee breaks from the clinch.
Kanaani tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kanaani rushes Mcgee and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mcgee breaks the clinch.
Kanaani clobbers Mcgee with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mcgee misses with a body shot
and Kanaani counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kanaani goes for a double leg but Mcgee avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mcgee continues to drive forward.
Mcgee swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kanaani counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kanaani slips a jab from Mcgee.
Mcgee misses with a looping left.
Mcgee takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kanaani pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mcgee misses with a body punch
and Kanaani counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kanaani walks into a left hand.
Mcgee has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Latin Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Mcgee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kanaani.
A jab from Mcgee misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgee throws a body shot but no joy.
A punch combination from Mcgee misses.
Mcgee throws a right and a left that Kanaani avoids nicely.
Mcgee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kanaani moves out of range of the strikes.
Mcgee scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
It looks like Mehdi Kanaani has been cut.
Rockwell Mcgee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good shot there by Kanaani.
Mcgee throws a right hand that Kanaani ducks under and follows up with a left that Kanaani also avoids with ease.
Kanaani shoots for a double leg takedown but Mcgee sprawls well. He's pushed Kanaani's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mcgee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kanaani shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mcgee manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mcgee keeping moving, preventing Kanaani from controlling successfully.
Kanaani throws a big elbow that misses.
Mcgee will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kanaani loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kanaani is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kanaani throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mcgee works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mcgee wants to stand and escape but Kanaani is having none of it.
Mcgee is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
A short left from Kanaani.
 It looks like Rockwell Mcgee has been cut.
Kanaani has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mcgee after a bit of a struggle.
Rockwell Mcgee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mehdi Kanaani.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kanaani.
Mcgee tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kanaani avoids it.
Kanaani on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mcgee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kanaani gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mcgee counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kanaani is looking to clinch but Mcgee is avoiding it.
Mcgee swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kanaani.
Mcgee lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kanaani manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mcgee on his heels. He'll look to pass Mcgee's guard now, I'm sure.
Kanaani throws a big right hand that misses.
Kanaani in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcgee is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kanaani working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kanaani postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mcgee avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kanaani scoring with some ground and pound.
Kanaani is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kanaani trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kanaani postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kanaani throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A swing and a miss from Kanaani.
Mcgee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kanaani manages to avoid it.
Kanaani waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mcgee.
Kanaani avoids the body shot from Mcgee.
Mcgee loads up on a big right hand but Kanaani slips the punch.
Mcgee throws a body shot but no joy.
Mcgee misses with a double jab.
A nice side step and Kanaani releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mcgee misses with a left hand
and Kanaani counters with a single leg into guard. Mcgee didn't expect that.
Kanaani lands a couple of digs.
Mcgee avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kanaani throwing strikes from guard but Mcgee blocks nicely.
Kanaani throwing strikes from guard but Mcgee blocks nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mehdi Kanaani will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Kanaani ducks under a wild hook from Mcgee.
Mcgee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mcgee blocks a head kick by Kanaani.
Mcgee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mcgee appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mcgee scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kanaani doesn't seem bothered though.
Mcgee misses the jab.
Mcgee swings widly with a right hand
and Kanaani decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mcgee's guard.
Mcgee working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kanaani.
Kanaani is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kanaani postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kanaani throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mcgee utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mcgee wants to get back to his feet but Kanaani is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kanaani throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mcgee works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kanaani's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kanaani trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcgee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mcgee lands a head shot.
Kanaani avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mcgee blocks a head kick by Kanaani.
Kanaani displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mcgee throws out the jab.
Mcgee ducks under a wild hook from Kanaani.
Kanaani moves forwards but Mcgee connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mcgee throws a shot from downtown. Kanaani moves away and avoids it.
Rockwell Mcgee is winning the standup battle so far.
Kanaani throws a head kick but Mcgee moves out of range.
Mcgee appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kanaani has managed to clinch.
Mcgee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from Kanaani.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kanaani with a jab.
Mcgee misses the shot to the body.
Mcgee throws a good cross that connects.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mcgee throws a right hand that Kanaani ducks under and follows up with a left that Kanaani also avoids with ease.
A big right from Mcgee misses.
Kanaani looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mcgee misses with an uppercut.
Kanaani clinches.
Kanaani has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mcgee is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kanaani changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mcgee fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mcgee looks to land a right hand but Kanaani moved out of range.
Kanaani will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rockwell Mcgee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mehdi Kanaani.
Some wild striking there from Mcgee.
Mcgee lands with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee throws out a loose jab but Kanaani uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mcgee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kanaani misses with a body shot.
Mcgee lands with a straight right. Kanaani didn't see that one coming.
Kanaani slips under a jab.
Kanaani clinches up against the cage.
Mcgee breaks from the clinch.
Mcgee swinging wildly here.
Mcgee misses with a looping left.
Mcgee takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mcgee fails to land with a series of punches.
Kanaani tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mcgee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mcgee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kanaani manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcgee throws a lazy right hand but Kanaani sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kanaani lands a nice hook to Mcgee's body. Mcgee takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kanaani shoots for a double leg takedown but Mcgee sprawls well. He's pushed Kanaani's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kanaani throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rockwell Mcgee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcgee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kanaani.
Kanaani uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mcgee.
Kanaani shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mcgee as he jumps to the side.
Kanaani just misses with a punch to the body.
Kanaani throws a sloppy head kick and Mcgee moves out of range easily.
Kanaani shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mcgee defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kanaani.
Kanaani is breathing heavily.
Mcgee blocks a head kick by Kanaani.
Kanaani shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mcgee napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Mcgee tries to escape but Kanaani is in control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rockwell Mcgee dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Mcgee misses with a left hand
and Kanaani counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mcgee thinking.
Kanaani lands a high kick!
Kanaani lands a really nice looking cross but Mcgee seems unphased.
Kanaani lands with a nice combination. Mcgee backs away looking to recover.
Kanaani gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mcgee.
Mcgee jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mcgee lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kanaani backs up against the cage.
That has opened up Mehdi Kanaani's cut even more.
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!
Kanaani throws a nice looking combination but Mcgee bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kanaani tries a head kick but it misses.
Kanaani lands a jab-cross combination.
Mcgee misses with an uppercut. Kanaani saw that one coming.
Mcgee connects with a single shot there.
Kanaani steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mcgee.
Kanaani looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kanaani shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mcgee defends it nicely.
Kanaani takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kanaani swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mcgee swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mcgee throws the left hand but Kanaani avoids the punch easily.
Kanaani ducks right into an uppercut from Mcgee.
Kanaani falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mcgee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kanaani is rocked!
Mcgee misses with a straight left.
Kanaani ducks straight into an uppercut from Mcgee and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Kanaani manages to regain guard straight away.
Kanaani is still in real trouble! Can Mcgee finish him?
The cut above Mehdi Kanaani's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kanaani manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Kanaani ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kanaani loses concentration momentarily and Mcgee pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Kanaani crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Mcgee finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rockwell Mcgee!
Rockwell Mcgee 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Myles Ruth (ranked 1239 p4p, 2011 weight class) and Jimmy King (ranked 179 p4p, 280 weight class). Myles Ruth could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jimmy King'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 11 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Myles Ruth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jimmy King!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Chris Dean and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruth will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
King swings for the body but Ruth moves out of range.
As King looks to move away, Ruth throws a big counter combo but King just gets out of the way.
Ruth connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed King momentarily.
A big left from Ruth misses.
A swing and a miss from King.
Ruth lands a body shot.
King 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.
King throws a body shot but no joy.
A counter left hand to the body from Ruth misses its target.
Ruth throws a series of punches but King moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruth looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
King throws a series of punches but Ruth moves out of range.
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ruth.
Ruth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from King.
Ruth has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rollins Fitness in the buildup to the fight.
Ruth misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King lands a body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for King.
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
King misses with a straight left.
King bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ruth ducks under a wild hook from King.
Jimmy King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ruth.
King takes one to the chin there.
Ruth pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ruth throws a combination but it was largely blocked by King.
Ruth takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ruth takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King throws a body punch but Ruth moves out of range.
King fails to land with a series of punches.
A big left from Ruth misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot lands for Ruth.
A punch combination from Ruth misses.
Ruth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
Ruth slips a straight right by King.
Ruth is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
King lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ruth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from King.
Nice shot by Ruth.
Ruth throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
King tries to bum rush Ruth with a series of wild strikes but Ruth uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fighters circling - King throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Ruth misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King defending well as Ruth loads up on a big left hand.
King is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ruth with a body shot.
King scores with a nice head shot.
King pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ruth back to the cage. King follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Ruth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away.
King throws a big shot that misses.
King lands a head shot.
Ruth misses with an uppercut.
King throws out a counter right but Ruth avoids it with no problem.
Ruth ducks right into an uppercut from King.
Ruth misses with a body shot.
King lands with a good body shot.
King takes a swing at Ruth's ribcage but misses.
King fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Myles Ruth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
King lands a lovely overhand right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruth throws a body punch but King moves out of range.
Ruth gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
King throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ruth counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
King throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
King is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ruth.
Ruth misses with a left hand
and King counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ruth's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ruth duly obliges.
King throws a leg kick but Ruth sees it coming and checks it nicely.
King tries to move into range but Ruth moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice straight punches there by King. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of King.
King connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ruth momentarily.
Ruth throws a jab but it's blocked by King.
Ruth misses with a straight left.
A big right from King misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy King dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ruth darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
King throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ruth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ruth with a jab.
A slow jab from King misses its intended target.
Ruth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
King throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ruth was covering up waiting for the punch and King finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ruth looking for a guillotine here but King defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruth working a defensive guard here.
King throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King connects with a couple of short punches.
King must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
King throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruth wants to sweep but no luck.
King lands a couple of elbows.
King working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ruth is pulling down on King's head. It's preventing any offense from King, at least for the moment.
Ruth preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ruth is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ruth looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but King puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half 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.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ruth tries to roll over but King keeps him under control.
King lands strikes from half guard.
Ruth missing with punches from the bottom.
Ruth has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. King is working away from the top position though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. King lands a nice short elbow.
King prevents Ruth from improving his position.
Ruth has hold of King's hands but King slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
King scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruth looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
King is trying to control the action in half guard but Ruth is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ruth trying to control from the bottom.
King prevents Ruth from improving his position.
King is looking to take a break and control but Ruth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
King takes one to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Ruth.
Ruth scores with a jab to the body.
Ruth slips a jab and a cross from King.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King misses with a left hand
and Ruth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ruth throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ruth throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ruth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
Ruth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away.
King throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ruth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
King needs to keep his hands up - Ruth had a free shot at his head there.
Nice straight punches there by King. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of King.
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!
King comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
King tries to land a front kick but Ruth steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
King misses with a series of wild punches.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ruth moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jimmy King will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Ruth goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ruth ducks under a wild hook from King.
Jimmy King seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ruth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
King ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
King takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
King works over Ruth's head and body with a nice combination.
King misses with a body shot.
Ruth staying out of range there.
Ruth ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ruth throws a body shot but no joy.
Ruth bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps King's head backwards.
King ducks under a wild hook from Ruth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King swings for the body but Ruth moves out of range.
King misses with a straight right.
King throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
King throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Ruth wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A punch lands to the side of King 's head but he takes it in his stride.
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ruth.
King looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ruth throws a jab when King was well out of range.
King will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
King looks to land a body kick but Ruth moved away.
King looks to land a right hand but Ruth moved out of range.
King walks into a jab.
Ruth throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruth smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
King misses with a double jab
and Ruth counters with a right hand to the body.
Ruth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
King tries to land a body kick
and Ruth cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ruth displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
King throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ruth on the side of the head.
The fighters circling - King throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ruth takes a shot to the body in his stride.
King bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ruth bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
King swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A jab from King finds it's way through Ruth's defenses.
Ruth connects with a crisp jab.
King lands with a thumping leg kick.
King walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
King on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ruth swings for the body but King moves out of range.
Ruth throws a right hand that misses
and Ruth takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ruth is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
King swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
King throws a hook but Ruth blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruth misses with a two punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from King. Ruth does a little dance to reset his feet.
King lands with a right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by King. That's going to slow Ruth down.
King misses with a hook
and King takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ruth jabs at King's body.
Ruth takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ruth loads up on a big right hand but King slips the punch.
King throws out a counter right but Ruth avoids it with no problem.
Ruth throws a jab when King was well out of range.
The fighters circling - Ruth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ruth feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kings jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King misses with a lunging right hand
and Ruth counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps King thinking.
Ruth lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
King throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that's the end of the fight!
Myles Ruth showed his dominance in that final round.
I think King 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight for Myles Ruth!
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight for Jimmy King!
The fight ends as a draw!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cooper Roos (ranked 1060 p4p, 1411 weight class) and Roberto Fabinho (ranked 161 p4p, 207 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Roos might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to EASY MONEY. Fabinho comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Glowed Up - Kaytranada kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cooper Roos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roberto Fabinho!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, John Mangel and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fabinho blocks a jab.
Fabinho slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Roos throws a sloppy head kick and Fabinho moves out of range easily.
Fabinho takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Roos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fabinho scores with a punch to the head.
Roos takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fabinho cracks Roos with a right hand to the side of the head.
Roberto Fabinho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fabinho misses with a wild body shot.
Roos was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fabinho throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Roos tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Fabinho is in Roos's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roos controlling the position.
Fabinho is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fabinho pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Roos is keeping the position for now.
Fabinho throws a big elbow that misses.
Roos seems keen to control Fabinho's posture.
Fabinho stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Roos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fabinho advances to half guard.
Fabinho wants to take a breather but Roos is having none of it.
Roos knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fabinho on the ground.
Roos wants to control but Fabinho is keeping busy and won't allow it.
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.
Fabinho trying to control the action but Roos is working from the bottom.
Fabinho is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Roos sees it coming and defends easily.
Roos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fabinho maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Roos could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Fabinho has cracked it and Roos is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Fabinho!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Roberto Fabinho!
An out of breath Roberto Fabinho thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Manny Tavares (ranked 632 p4p, 616 weight class) and Adrian Galanis (ranked 85 p4p, 82 weight class). Manny Tavares has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manny Tavares!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adrian Galanis!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Bruno Hogan and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tavares keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Galanis.
Galanis throws a big shot that misses.
Tavares swings for the body but Galanis moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Tavares.
Galanis throws a body punch but Tavares moves out of range.
Tavares appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Galanis throws a body punch but Tavares moves out of range.
Galanis scores with a nice head shot.
Tavares throws a hook but Galanis avoids it easily.
Galanis looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tavares throws a leg kick that is checked
and Galanis counters with a thumping low kick.
Galanis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Tavares.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavares can't find room to land a body shot as Galanis controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tavares.
Tavares working aggressively here.
Galanis blocks an uppercut.
Tavares pushes Galanis back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tavares blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Galanis blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galanis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tavares fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Galanis avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Galanis connects with a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tavares.
Tavares misses with a kick to the body.
Tavares thuds a left hand into Galanis's body.
Galanis avoids the body shot from Tavares.
Tavares defending well as Galanis loads up on a big left hand.
Tavares appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tavares fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tavares looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Galanis misses with a double jab.
Tavares looks to throw a body kick
and Galanis counters with a nice body shot.
Galanis misses with an uppercut
and Tavares counters with a nice low kick that buckles Galanis's knee momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tavares throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galanis misses with a right hand
and Tavares counters with a straight right hand.
Galanis darts in and clinches Tavares up against the cage.
Tavares swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tavares pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Galanis throws a jab when Tavares was well out of range.
Tavares waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Galanis.
Galanis throws a hook to the side of Tavares's head but Tavares sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good shot there by Galanis.
It looks like Manny Tavares has been cut.
Galanis on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tavares on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tavares throws a hook to the side of Galanis's head but Galanis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Galanis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Galanis blocks a jab.
Galanis takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Galanis blocks a jab.
Galanis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tavares fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Galanis.
Galanis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tavares manages to avoid it.
Tavares cracks Galanis with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tavares is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tavares slips a jab from Galanis.
Tavares throws a big shot that misses.
Manny Tavares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tavares scores with a leg kick.
Galanis paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Galanis takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Galanis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice body punch from Tavares.
Galanis slips under a jab.
Tavares connects with a good right hand that stumbles Galanis. Galanis circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Galanis scores with a hook to the body. Tavares takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tavares looks to land a left hand but Galanis moved out of range nicely.
Galanis gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tavares.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galanis throws a poor cross that misses
letting Tavares counter with a right hand.
Tavares throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Galanis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tavares cracks Galanis with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tavares takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tavares connects with a leg kick.
Tavares keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tavares throws an off balance right hand
enabling Galanis to counter with a crisp jab.
Tavares sizes up Galanis with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Galanis takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tavares connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Galanis momentarily.
Tavares scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tavares misses with a right hand
and Tavares takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tavares listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tavares lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Galanis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Tavares dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Manny Tavares's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Tavares takes one to the side of the head.
Tavares gets tackled into the cage by Galanis. Galanis maintains the clinch.
Tavares is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Galanis can do to turn this around?
Galanis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short left from Tavares.
Still in the clinch, Tavares scores with a nice short uppercut.
Galanis lands a right hand.
Tavares lands a body punch.
Tavares gets through Galanis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Galanis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tavares swings wildly with an uppercut but Galanis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tavares misses with some punches.
A short right from Tavares.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Galanis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Galanis throws a leg kick but Tavares checks it.
Galanis throws a leg kick but Tavares checks it.
Galanis misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tavares counters with a nice leg kick.
Galanis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tavares scores with a punch to the head.
It looks like Tavares has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Tavares looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Galanis throws a low kick but Tavares avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Tavares on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tavares has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Galanis finds it's way round the side to connect with Tavares's head.
Tavares cracks Galanis with an open hand slap.
Galanis misses with an uppercut
and Tavares counters with a nice low kick that buckles Galanis's knee momentarily.
Galanis throws a body punch but Tavares moves out of range.
Galanis takes a swing at Tavares's ribcage but misses.
Nice jab there from Tavares.
Galanis lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Galanis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tavares throws out the jab.
Galanis takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Galanis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Galanis tries to clinch up but Tavares circles away and keeps his distance.
Galanis rushes Tavares and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tavares misses with a hook to the ribs.
Galanis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tavares's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tavares lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tavares is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Galanis.
Galanis now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tavares misses the jab.
Tavares stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Galanis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tavares moves away.
Tavares throws a looping overhand right but Galanis ducks down to avoid it.
Galanis has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Galanis misses with a leg kick
and Tavares counters with a leg kick.
Tavares takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tavares lands with an uppercut that bounces Galanis off the cage and back into range.
Galanis looks to score with a jab to the body but Tavares is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tavares lands a head shot.
Tavares swings for the body but Galanis moves out of range.
Galanis unleashes a big counter combination but Tavares bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tavares throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Galanis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Galanis throws out a counter right but Tavares avoids it with no problem.
Manny Tavares is winning the standup battle so far.
Tavares scores with a punch to the head.
A jab from Tavares misses.
Tavares scoring well with a low kick there.
Galanis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tavares manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Galanis misses with an uppercut. Tavares saw that one coming.
Tavares tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Galanis was well out of range. Poor timing from Tavares.
Galanis feints a counter leg kick.
Tavares swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tavares throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Tavares misses.
Galanis blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Galanis! But no joy.
Tavares misses with a low kick as Galanis jumps back.
Galanis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galanis looks to throw the jab but Tavares is out of range.
Galanis looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tavares lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tavares fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Galanis manages to avoid it.
Galanis ducks under a wild hook from Tavares.
Tavares misses with a low kick.
Galanis checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tavares scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tavares throws a lazy head kick
letting Galanis counter with a right hand.
Galanis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Galanis swings for the body but Tavares moves out of range.
A big left from Tavares misses.
Galanis throws a body punch but Tavares moves out of range.
Tavares misses with a low kick.
Galanis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Tavares dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Manny Tavares's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A good leg kick by Tavares.
Galanis throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Galanis lands a jab.
Galanis on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tavares throws a leg kick but Galanis checks it.
Galanis let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Galanis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tavares.
Tavares is looking to slow Galanis down with leg kicks.
Galanis throws a lazy right hand but Tavares sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Galanis's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Galanis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tavares, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galanis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tavares creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Galanis as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Tavares - that landed with a thud.
Tavares lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Galanis misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galanis misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Galanis.
Tavares misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tavares tries a body shot but Galanis blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Galanis.
Tavares misses with a punch on the inside.
Tavares blocks an uppercut.
Tavares misses with a punch to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Galanis as Tavares tries to tie him up.
Tavares breaks from the clinch.
Tavares swings for the body but Galanis moves out of range.
Tavares displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Galanis throws out the jab.
Galanis slips a jab from Tavares.
Galanis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tavares feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Galanis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galanis misses with a double jab
and Tavares counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Galanis moves out of range of the body kick from Tavares.
Galanis is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tavares connects with a nice looking jab.
Tavares lands with a cross.
Tavares buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Galanis looks to land a left hand but Tavares moved out of range nicely.
Nice defenses there by Galanis.
Galanis misses with the combination.
Tavares connects with a leg kick.
Tavares misses with a left hand
letting Galanis counter with a right hand.
Tavares slips a straight right by Galanis.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galanis moves out of range of the body kick from Tavares.
Tavares scores with a jab to the head.
Tavares bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tavares swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Galanis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tavares.
Good leg kick by Tavares.
Some bone on bone action there as Galanis checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Manny Tavares is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tavares throws a shot from downtown. Galanis moves away and avoids it.
Tavares throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Galanis counters with a right hand to the body.
Tavares lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tavares displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Galanis throws out the jab.
Tavares attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tavares with a hook.
Tavares throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Galanis moves away from the strike by Tavares.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galanis throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tavares swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tavares looks to score with a jab to the body but Galanis is just out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Galanis misses.
Galanis checks a low kick from Tavares.
Galanis misses with a shot to the body
and Tavares counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Galanis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Tavares misses its target.
Tavares connects with a body shot that sends Galanis's belly button to the back.
Tavares connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Galanis momentarily.
Galanis digs a good body shot into Tavares's ribs.
Tavares lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Galanis moves out of range of the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Galanis! But no joy.
Adrian Galanis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tavares lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Tavares showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tavares 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 Chris Dean scores the fight for Manny Tavares!
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight for Manny Tavares!
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight for Manny Tavares!
Manny Tavares wins by unanimous decision!
Manny Tavares thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mustang Jack (ranked 381 p4p, 1062 weight class) and Satanic Panic (ranked 52 p4p, 137 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Panic's choice of entrance music: Freezing Moon. 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Mustang Jack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Satanic Panic!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Skip Squint and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jack on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jack wants to land a leg kick but Panic is out of range.
Panic avoids the body shot from Jack.
Panic throws a lazy uppercut
and Jack counters with a nice leg kick.
Panic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jack stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Panic throws the left hand but Jack avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Jack misses the target.
Jack lands a nice leg kick that just misses Panic's sensitive parts.
Jack throws a wild body kick that Panic sees coming a mile off.
Jack swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Panic 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.
Panic misses with a looping left.
Satanic Panic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jack sizes up Panic with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A low kick lands for Jack.
Jack takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jack checks the leg kick nicely there.
Panic misses with a low kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Panic.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Panic scores with a kick to the body.
Jack throws a looping overhand right but Panic ducks down to avoid it.
Jack backing away here, and Panic unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Panic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jack. That's going to slow Panic down.
Panic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
As Panic backs away, Jack returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jack pivots, looking for a leg kick but Panic is out of range and Jack settles back down.
Jack cracks Panic with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Panic lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jack takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Panic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Panic misses with a kick to the body
and Jack counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jack throws a hook to the side of Panic's head but Panic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Panic digs a good body shot into Jack's ribs.
Panic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jack throws out the jab.
Panic misses with a left hand
and Jack counters with a solid body kick.
Panic darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Panic on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Panic throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Panic takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jack throws a looping overhand right but Panic ducks down to avoid it.
Panic dips to his left and cracks Jack with an uppercut!
Jack keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Panic.
Jack steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Panic.
Jack lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
An inside leg kick from Jack misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jack scores with a head kick.
Jack works the jab nicely.
Jack lands with an overhand left.
Panic avoids the body shot from Jack.
Panic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jack slips under a jab from Panic.
Panic avoids the body shot from Jack.
Panic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jack looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jack misses with a wild body shot.
Panic jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Panic loads up on a big right hand but Jack slips the punch.
Jack scores with the left hand. Panic knows he should have avoided that one.
Panic blocks a jab.
Panic stuns Jack with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jack checks a leg kick.
Jack staying out of range there.
Panic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jack avoids the head kick by Panic.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panic has closed the distance and engaged Jack in a clinch.
Jack blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Jack.
Panic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jack's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Panic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jack.
Panic takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jack takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jack uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Panic.
Good exchange - Panic coming out on top.
Nice defenses there by Jack.
Panic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jack on the side of the head.
A jab lands there for Panic.
Jack moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jack is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Panic throws a looping overhand right but Jack ducks down to avoid it.
Jack slips a straight right by Panic.
Panic digs a good body shot into Jack's ribs.
Panic throws a push kick but Jack slaps the foot to one side.
Jack swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Panic only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jack stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Panic.
Jab from Panic.
Panic moves out of range of the body kick from Jack.
Panic takes a swing at Jack's ribcage but misses.
Panic throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jack counters with a nice uppercut.
Jack ducks under a wild hook from Panic.
Jack scores with a spinning back kick!
Jack takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Panic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That kick from Jack tenderised Panic's leg. Panic is trying to keep his angry face on.
A slow jab from Jack misses its intended target.
Jack jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Panic throws an off balance right hand
and Jack counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jack avoids a punch combination nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Panic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jack.
Good shot there by Jack.
Jack looks to land a left hand but Panic moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Panic misses its intended target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Satanic Panic will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Panic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Panic thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jack if he has to take too many more of those.
Panic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A bone on bone clash there as Jack blocks the leg kick.
Jack moves out of range of the strikes.
Jack throwing a counter right hand but Panic manages to avoid it.
Panic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jack lands with an uppercut that bounces Panic off the cage and back into range.
Panic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jack can pounce on him.
Panic throws a shot from downtown. Jack moves away and avoids it.
Mustang Jack is winning the standup battle so far.
Jack walks into a jab.
Panic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Panic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Panic lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jack will feel that in the morning.
Panic moves into the clinch successfully.
I was talking to Jack's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Jack breaks from the clinch.
A big left from Panic misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Panic.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Panic connects with an inside leg kick.
Jack throws the left hand but Panic avoids the punch easily.
Jack throws a lazy right hand but Panic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jack is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Panic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jack was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jack throws a body punch but Panic moves out of range.
Panic throws a chopping leg kick but Jack manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jack tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Panic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jack.
An attempted straight right counter from Jack misses the target.
Panic throws a body kick that misses.
Jack uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Panic.
Jack blocks a jab.
Jack loads up on a big right hand but Panic slips the punch.
Jack swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jack throws a leg kick but Panic checks it.
Panic lands a glancing blow to the side of Jack's head.
Panic throws a nice outside leg kick.
A cross from Jack lands.
Panic rushes Jack and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Panic throws a head punch that misses.
Jack breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Panic throws an ugly left hook that misses
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Jack counters with a low kick, right behind Panic 's knee.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Panic takes a swing at Jack's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jack takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Panic connects with an inside leg kick.
Jack is looking to score with low kicks.
Panic lands a jab.
Panic moves out of range of the leg kick from Jack.
The fighters circle momentarily. Panic darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jack blocks a jab.
Jack misses with a low kick.
Jack looks to land a left hand but Panic moved out of range nicely.
Panic has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jack finds it's way round the side to connect with Panic's head.
Jack moves out of range of the body kick from Panic.
Panic misses with a right hand
and Jack connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Panic lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A shot to the liver by Panic. Beautiful body shot.
Jack throws a jab but it's blocked by Panic.
Jack ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Panic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Panic lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Panic takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panic takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Panic misses with a right hand
enabling Jack to counter with a crisp jab.
Panic blocks a jab.
Panic closes the distance and pushes Jack back into the cage.
Jack blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Panic swings wildly with an uppercut but Jack uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jack manages to break the clinch.
Panic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jack throws a hook but Panic avoids it easily.
Panic swings for the body but Jack moves out of range.
Jack lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Panic on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jack fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Panic looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Panic misses with a wild body shot.
A quick step to the side and Jack tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Panic feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jacks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A nice inside leg kick there by Jack. That's going to slow Panic down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jack lands a nice leg kick that just misses Panic's sensitive parts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jack throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jack defending well as Panic loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Jack misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Panic.
Jack looks for the body kick but Panic saw that one coming.
Panic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jack misses the shot to the body.
Jack defending well as Panic loads up on a big left hand.
Panic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jack throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Panic staying out of range there.
Jack fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Panic manages to avoid it.
Jack will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Jack throws out a powerful jab.
Panic throws a wild body kick that Jack sees coming a mile off.
Panic explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Panic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Panic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jack.
A little feinted left hand from Jack on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Panic takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Panic misses with a straight right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Satanic Panic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Panic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Panic throws a leg kick but Jack checks it.
Panic takes one on the button.
Panic throws a lazy uppercut
and Jack counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Panic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jack.
Panic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jack uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Panic.
A swing and a miss from Panic.
Panic with a hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jack.
Panic just misses with a punch to the body.
Jack keeps Panic at a distance using the push kick.
Panic defending well as Jack loads up on a big left hand.
Panic misses with a body shot
and Jack connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jack misses the shot to the body.
Panic misses with a kick to the body.
Panic has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Panic misses with a looping right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick from Panic, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jack digs a good body shot into Panic's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jack lands with a good body shot.
Panic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sloppy strikes from Panic. Those never looked like landing.
Jack throws a solid leg kick but Panic takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jack.
Panic missing with a left hand there. Jack was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Panic throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jack's head.
Jack scores with a leg kick.
Jack throws a low kick but Panic moves out of range easily.
Jack throws a looping overhand right but Panic ducks down to avoid it.
Jack blocks a low kick nicely.
A cross from Jack lands.
Jack uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Panic.
Jack checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jack swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Panic lands with a straight right. Jack didn't see that one coming.
Jack wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jack fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jack!
Jack uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Panic.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jack.
Jack moves out of range of the strikes.
Jack lands a body shot.
Jack throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab by Panic.
Jack motions for Panic to come forward. Jack throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Panic 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 Jack has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jack and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jack throws a body punch but Panic moves out of range.
Panic is looking to chop away at Jack's legs.
Panic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Panic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Panic tries to land a front kick but Jack steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Panic swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jack counters with a stiff right hand.
Panic throws a big shot that misses.
Panic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jack looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Panic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jack lands with a straight right. Panic didn't see that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jack throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Panic throws a hook to the side of Jack's head but Jack sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Panic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jack.
Panic throws a fast counter high kick but Jack manages to duck under it in time.
Panic connects with a solid leg kick.
Jack throws a leg kick but Panic sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jack misses the shot to the body.
Panic connects with a leg kick.
Panic misses with a left hand
and Jack connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Panic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jack.
Panic is looking to slow Jack down with leg kicks.
Panic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jack scores with a push kick.
Panic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Panic gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Jack to counter with a crisp jab.
Panic throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Jack counter with a right hand.
Jack wants to slow Panic down by chopping away at his legs.
Panic 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.
Jack appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jack 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 Panic has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Panic and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Panic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Panic misses with a left hand
and Jack counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Panic moves away from the strike by Jack.
Crunch! Panic slams his shin into Jack's torso.
Jack ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Panic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jack manages to avoid it.
Panic takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Jack.
Panic walks into a straight right hand from Jack.
Panic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jack jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Panic throws a leg kick
and Jack counters with a nice uppercut.
Panic moves to clinch but Jack breaks away
letting Jack counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jack throws a hook but Panic blocks it.
Jack's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Panic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jack scrambles back to his feet.
Panic misses with a shot to the body
and Jack counters with a straight right hand.
Jack chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jack stuns Panic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mustang Jack showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Panic 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight for Mustang Jack!
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight as a draw!
The fight ends as a draw!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zee Land (ranked 237 p4p, 448 weight class) and Marshal Mayhem (ranked 33 p4p, 57 weight class). Land's entrance music is For Heavy Metal we will die!. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zee Land!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marshal Mayhem!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Steve Erwin and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Land throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Land bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mayhem jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Land really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Land scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A looping hook to the body misses from Land. Mayhem does a little dance to reset his feet.
Land fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mayhem tries a quick counter leg kick but Land is wise to it.
Land defending well as Mayhem loads up on a big left hand.
Land throws an off balance right hand
enabling Mayhem to counter with a crisp jab.
Land swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mayhem.
Jab by Land.
Mayhem connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Land takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Land is looking to slow Mayhem down with leg kicks.
Mayhem lunges at Land with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Land's hand.
Land stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A left lands for Land.
Mayhem takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Land throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mayhem tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Land is in Mayhem's guard.
Land wants to control from the top but Mayhem keeps moving.
Mayhem has Land pulled in close to control his posture.
Mayhem looking for a sweep. Not yet Mayhem, not yet.
Land stays in close to Mayhem's body and controls the position.
Land working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Land wants to control from the top but Mayhem keeps moving.
Land wants to pass the guard but Mayhem is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Land distracts Mayhem with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Land looking to pass the guard.
Mayhem looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Land stands and throws Mayhem's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Land controls the position.
Land goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mayhem has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Land but great work by Mayhem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mayhem working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Land is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Mayhem wants to lay and pray for a moment but Land keeps working.
Mayhem uses his free foot to push down on Land's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Land.
Land is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Heavy Metal, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Mayhem with a couple of short strikes.
Land tries to hold on but Mayhem postures up.
Mayhem lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Land is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Land sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Land manages to get to full guard.
Land keeping moving, preventing Mayhem from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Land is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mayhem is aware though and is defending well.
Land working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mayhem doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mayhem manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Land working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mayhem doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mayhem manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mayhem stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Land swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mayhem won't allow Land to sweep him here.
Mayhem working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mayhem trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zee Land dominated that round.
That's time! Land's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Land cracks Mayhem with a right hand to the side of the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Land.
Land tests Mayhem's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mayhem keeps the fight on the outside.
Land lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mayhem on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Land throws a right and a left that Mayhem avoids nicely.
Land darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Land shoots for a double leg takedown but Mayhem sprawls well. He's pushed Land's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Land throws a hook but Mayhem avoids it easily.
Mayhem takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Land uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Land looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Land tried to score with a low kick but Mayhem checks it.
Mayhem pivots, looking for a leg kick but Land is out of range and Mayhem settles back down.
Land uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mayhem.
Land throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Zee Land seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Land wants to clinch.
Land motions for Mayhem to come forward. Land throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Land is looking to chop away at Mayhem's legs.
Land is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mayhem can do to turn this around?
Land lands with a nice body kick.
Land throws a lazy right hand but Mayhem sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Mayhem was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mayhem swings for the body but Land moves out of range.
Mayhem misses with a looping left.
Mayhem uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Land.
Land drives through with a takedown into guard.
Land looking to sit in guard and control but Mayhem gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Land had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mayhem defends it easily.
Mayhem won't allow Land to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayhem got a little sloppy there for a moment and Land has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mayhem has managed to get both his arms back between Land's legs - danger averted.
Mayhem is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Land looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mayhem trying to control the position from guard on top but Land is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mayhem passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mayhem misses with the ground and pound.
Land is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mayhem is trying to get an arm triangle but Land is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayhem lands some shots froms side control.
Land tries to bench press Mayhem off him but Mayhem keeps the position.
Land takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Sloppy strikes there by Mayhem.
You can see the frustration on Land's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mayhem scores with a couple of short elbows.
Mayhem trying to control the action but Land is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Land is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mayhem off and has taken his back!
Mayhem showing good submission defense here.
Land has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Land is looking for a choke. Mayhem gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Mayhem manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Land is pulling down on Mayhem's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mayhem slips nicely into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zee Land 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!
Mayhem misses with a low kick.
Land changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Land tries to clinch up.
A low kick from Land misses
and Mayhem counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mayhem staying out of range there.
Despite the aggression on Mayhem's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mayhem on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Land with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mayhem pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Land slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Land throws a chopping leg kick but Mayhem manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Land fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mayhem.
Land takes a swing at Mayhem's ribcage but misses.
Mayhem looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Land walks into a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Mayhem 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice cross by Land.
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!
Land lands a front kick.
Mayhem lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Mayhem scores with a four punch combination!
A telegraphed right hand from Land misses the target.
Mayhem walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Land digs a good body shot into Mayhem's ribs.
Land throws a body shot but no joy.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Land 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 Mayhem has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mayhem and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Land turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Land with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Land clobbers Mayhem with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Land rushes Mayhem and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Land.
Land jumps guard but Mayhem stands there with Land around his waist. Land gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mayhem lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mayhem scores with a shot to the side of Land's head.
Mayhem tries to stall but Land uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayhem breaks from the clinch.
Land scores with a shot to the body.
Mayhem tries a low kick but Land avoids it.
Mayhem fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Land manages to avoid it.
Land tries to counter with a takedown but Mayhem is quick to defend against it.
Land closes the distance and clinches.
Land can't break the clinch.
Land tries a body shot but Mayhem blocks it.
Land goes for a takedown attempt but Mayhem pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Land throws a leg kick which misses Mayhem's front leg but catches the back leg as Mayhem tries to avoid it.
Land throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Mayhem counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Land is defended easily by Mayhem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zee Land. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Land bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Land thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Land wants to control but Mayhem is keeping him busy.
Land working away.
Land wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mayhem keeps working.
Mayhem struggling a bit here.
Zee Land overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Land is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Mayhem looks calm but he's in trouble here. Land gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Mayhem is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Land lets go of the hold and Mayhem can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Zee Land!
After winning the bout, Zee Land thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marco Paris (ranked 301 p4p, 452 weight class) and Shinnosuke Nakagawa (ranked 42 p4p, 67 weight class). Nakagawa comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Koto - CloZee kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Marco Paris could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Shinnosuke Nakagawa's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marco Paris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shinnosuke Nakagawa!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Damien Edna and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paris comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
No luck for Nakagawa with that takedown attempt.
Nakagawa changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Paris looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Nakagawa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Paris has escaped the position, nice work there.
Paris tries to bench press Nakagawa off him but Nakagawa keeps the position.
Nakagawa lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Paris down.
Nakagawa scoring with punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paris tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Paris gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Paris moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakagawa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Paris is looking to sweep but instead, Nakagawa has passed into half guard.
Paris is looking for a sweep. Nakagawa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nakagawa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Paris keeps working.
Paris has a hand on Nakagawa's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Nakagawa takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Paris throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Paris is working to get back to half guard.
Nakagawa landing strikes from the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakagawa fails to move to back control.
Nakagawa connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Paris in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Paris can't escape the position.
Paris sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Paris makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Paris.
Nakagawa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nakagawa lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paris looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Nakagawa puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Nakagawa landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paris wants to get back to full guard.
Nakagawa passes to side control.
Paris is trying to get back to half guard.
Nakagawa working the ground and pound.
Nakagawa lands a few punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Paris's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nakagawa tries for a kimura but Paris is defending well.
Nakagawa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paris is not content to let Nakagawa control the position.
Paris throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Paris tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Paris is working hard here to advance position.
Paris manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nakagawa's best efforts.
Paris wants to improve his position but Nakagawa is controlling well.
Paris trying to control here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shinnosuke Nakagawa dominated that round.
That's time! Paris's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nakagawa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Paris counters with a left to the body.
Nakagawa digs a good hook to Paris's body.
Paris thuds a left hand into Nakagawa's body.
Paris slips under a jab from Nakagawa.
Good shot there by Nakagawa.
Nakagawa lands with a nice combination. Paris backs away looking to recover.
Paris with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nakagawa to score with a decent uppercut.
We've been told by Paris's head coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Paris connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nakagawa's hands.
Paris misses with a wild combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nakagawa dives in for a single leg takedown but Paris sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A counter left hand to the body from Paris misses its target.
Nakagawa rushes Paris and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nakagawa tries to work over Paris's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Paris lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Paris tries to work over Nakagawa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Paris goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nakagawa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Paris's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paris turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Sloppy strikes there by Paris.
Nakagawa struggling a bit here.
Paris working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nakagawa is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Paris trying to control the position but Nakagawa is working away.
Paris lands an elbow.
Paris working the head with strikes.
Nakagawa wants to control but Paris postures up.
Check out the look on Paris's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Paris scoring with punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
You can see the frustration on Nakagawa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Paris landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Nakagawa is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Paris off and has taken his back!
Paris is really stuck here.
Nakagawa looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Paris taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Shinnosuke Nakagawa!
Shinnosuke Nakagawa decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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