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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cyrus Jackson (ranked 5669 p4p, 5519 weight class) and Phol Hunt (ranked 184 p4p, 181 weight class). Phol Hunt is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Cyrus Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Phol Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Damien Edna and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hunt counters with a nice uppercut.
Hunt connects with a right hand. Jackson shakes it off.
Jackson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jackson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hunt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hunt scores with a hook to the body. Jackson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
An inside leg kick from Jackson misses.
Jackson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hunt counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hunt throws a good cross that connects.
Hunt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jackson tries to clinch up.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hunt scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hunt scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jackson tries to clinch
and Hunt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunt cracks Jackson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hunt scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jackson doesn't seem bothered though.
Jackson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jackson throws a head kick but Hunt moves out of range.
Jackson looks to clinch
and Hunt counters with a one-two to the body.
Jackson tries to move into range but Hunt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Hunt moves out of range easily.
Jackson closes the distance but Hunt moves to the side
and Hunt counters with a stiff right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jackson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hunt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hunt scores with a jab. Jackson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hunt circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hunt counters with a crisp right that sends Jackson to the canvas! Hunt follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phol Hunt!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buzz Williams (ranked 5094 p4p, 5897 weight class) and Bob Munt (ranked 173 p4p, 188 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Buzz Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bob Munt!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, John Mangel and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams takes a swing at Munt's ribcage but misses.
Munt is looking for the big counter here.
Williams throws a lazy head kick
and Munt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
 It looks like Buzz Williams has been cut.
Williams tries a head kick but it misses.
Williams checks a leg kick.
Williams showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Munt.
Munt jabs at Williams's body.
Williams throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Munt counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Williams!
 Williams is rocked!
Williams is breathing heavily.
Munt uses his free foot to push down on Williams's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Williams.
Oh Williams is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Munt postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Williams is out cold - huge knockout for Munt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bob Munt!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jaxon Bremner (ranked 2903 p4p, 3890 weight class) and Takumi Sagaki (ranked 301 p4p, 357 weight class). Sagaki comes into a darkened arena with his song building. One Piece - AMV - We Are! (Full Song) kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
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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 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jaxon Bremner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Takumi Sagaki!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Ben Hemmingworth and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bremner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bremner moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSagaki.
Bremner has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bremner takes a swing at Sagaki's ribcage but misses.
Sagaki drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bremner defends it well.
Bremner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bremner lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sagaki walks into a jab.
Bremner misses with a hook. Sagaki ducked under it nicely.
Sagaki drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bremner defends it well.
Bremner digs a good hook to Sagaki's body.
Bremner missing with a left hand there. Sagaki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sagaki drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bremner defends it well.
Bremner closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sagaki quickly recovers to half guard.
Sagaki throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Sagaki is looking for a sweep. Bremner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bremner seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bremner is thwarting Sagaki's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sagaki looking for submissions off his back.
Bremner looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sagaki with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sagaki is refusing to be controlled, as Bremner sits in half guard.
Sagaki is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bremner's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bremner's back!
Sagaki is working the ground and pound. Can Bremner escape?
Sagaki missing with strikes from the back.
Sagaki looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Bremner is controlling Sagaki 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Bremner sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bremner looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sagaki being controlled here, momentarily.
Sagaki striking from the bottom here.
Bremner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sagaki looking for a sweep. Not yet Sagaki, not yet.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Bremner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bremner trying to control but Sagaki is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sagaki is on top in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sagaki scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bremner is adopting a defensive guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sagaki preventing the sweep.
Sagaki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bremner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sagaki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bremner pulls Sagaki in close to prevent any damage.
Bremner wants to sweep but no luck.
Sagaki wants to control from the top but Bremner keeps moving.
Bremner wants to sweep here but Sagaki controlling him for the moment.
Bremner has his foot on Sagaki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sagaki works his way back into a safe position though.
Bremner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sagaki connects with a couple of short punches.
Sagaki working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sagaki content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sagaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Bremner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bremner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sagaki scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sagaki postures up.
Sagaki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sagaki's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bremner has momentary wrist control but Sagaki slips an elbow through the middle.
Bremner is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sagaki wants to control but Bremner is keeping busy.
Bremner performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jaxon Bremner will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bremner misses the jab.
Bremner throws a jab but it's blocked by Sagaki.
A big right from Bremner misses.
Sagaki feints the counter takedown.
Sagaki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bremner.
Sagaki moves out of range as Bremner strikes.
Sagaki tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bremner misses with a hook
and Sagaki counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bremner misses with a right hand
and Sagaki counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sagaki.
Sagaki with a nice head shot there.
Bremner is pulling down on Sagaki's head to control his posture.
Sagaki is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sagaki is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sagaki stopping the sweep attempt from Bremner.
Sagaki keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bremner's head.
Bremner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sagaki lands a couple of elbows.
Sagaki is in close to Bremner's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sagaki being controlled here momentarily.
Sagaki is working Bremner over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bremner utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bremner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sagaki's guard.
Sagaki trying to control the position.
Bremner slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sagaki working a defensive guard here.
Bremner is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sagaki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bremner is pushing down on Sagaki's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sagaki is fighting to maintain full guard but Bremner has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sagaki is looking to improve his position.
Bremner is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sagaki has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sagaki is looking to improve his position.
Bremner stalling.
Sagaki actively working from the bottom here.
Bremner trying to pass the guard but Sagaki defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bremner seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sagaki gets back to full guard.
Bremner trying to control but Sagaki is working from the bottom.
Bremner stays in close to Sagaki's body and controls the position.
Sagaki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bremner is one step ahead there.
Bremner working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sagaki's head.
Takumi Sagaki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sagaki has an active guard here but Bremner has managed to pass into half guard.
Sagaki wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sagaki trying to control but Bremner postures up.
Sagaki is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bremner's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bremner's back!
Sagaki is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Bremner. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Sagaki is hanging on to Bremner's back as he tries to escape.
Bremner trying to control the hands but Sagaki breaks the grip.
Sagaki loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Bremner hold on?
Bremner prevents Sagaki from getting a body triangle.
You can see the frustration on Bremner's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bremner trying to control the hands but Sagaki won't let him.
Bremner breaks Sagaki's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Takumi Sagaki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sagaki.
Bremner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bremner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sagaki moves away.
Sagaki tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sagaki or perhaps it was just good defense by Bremner, which made it look bad.
Bremner misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Sagaki.
Sagaki appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bremner listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sagaki on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bremner misses with an uppercut.
Sagaki slips under a jab.
Sagaki tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bremner misses with a right hand
and Sagaki counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bremner won't be happy with that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sagaki lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Bremner down.
Bremner is looking to reverse the position.
Sagaki in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Bremner tries to bench press Sagaki off him but Sagaki keeps the position.
Bremner holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Sagaki lands a few punches from side control.
Sagaki throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Bremner manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bremner has hold of Sagaki's hands but Sagaki slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sagaki is working for a submission of some sort.
Sagaki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bremner has his hands clasped together around Sagaki's back. He's all about the action.
Bremner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sagaki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sagaki slips a nice elbow through Bremner's hands, connecting with Bremner's forehead.
Bremner is trying is best to control the position here.
Sagaki looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bremner avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sagaki.
Bremner wants to get back to full guard.
Bremner moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sagaki preventing the sweep.
Sagaki throws a big right hand that misses.
Sagaki wants to control from the top but Bremner keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bremner has his hands on Sagaki's head, controlling the position.
Sagaki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bremner working a defensive guard here.
Sagaki throws a big right hand that misses.
Bremner utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sagaki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bremner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bremner is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sagaki is aware though and is defending well.
Bremner working a defensive guard here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bremner holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four 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.
Bremner misses with a hook. Sagaki ducked under it nicely.
Sagaki tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bremner looks to land a right hand but Sagaki moved out of range.
Sagaki doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sagaki takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sagaki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bremner throws out the jab.
Sagaki drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bremner defends it well.
Bremner leaves Sagaki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jaxon Bremner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takumi Sagaki.
Bremner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sagaki tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The fighters circling - Bremner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sagaki tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bremner thows a leg kick but Sagaki checks it
and Sagaki decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bremner's guard.
Sagaki trying to move into half guard but instead Bremner has managed to sweep!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sagaki is on top in guard.
Sagaki is fighting to break Bremner's control of his arms but Bremner is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Takumi Sagaki.
I think Sagaki 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takumi Sagaki!
Takumi Sagaki took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Neon Zombie for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Saúl Tacoronte (ranked 1431 p4p, 3191 weight class) and Vaai Finau (ranked 196 p4p, 397 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Saúl Tacoronte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vaai Finau!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Bruno Hogan and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finau misses with the body kick
letting Tacoronte counter with a right hand.
 It looks like Vaai Finau has been cut.
Finau uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tacoronte.
Finau lands a nice hook to Tacoronte's body. Tacoronte takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tacoronte misses the jab.
Tacoronte throws a shot from downtown. Finau moves away and avoids it.
Finau loads up on a big right hand but Tacoronte slips the punch.
Tacoronte throws the left hand but Finau avoids the punch easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tacoronte.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tacoronte ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Finau missing with a left hand there. Tacoronte was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tacoronte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Finau manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finau throws out a powerful jab.
Finau throws a nice outside leg kick.
Finau throws the left hand but Tacoronte avoids the punch easily.
Nice jab there from Finau.
A leg kick checked by Finau.
It seemed like Finau was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Finau looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tacoronte sizes up Finau with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tacoronte connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jab by Finau.
Finau avoids the body shot from Tacoronte.
Tacoronte slips a straight right by Finau.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finau throws an overhand right that lands on Tacoronte's shoulder, as Tacoronte tries to avoid the shot.
Finau swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Finau throws out a loose jab but Tacoronte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tacoronte looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tacoronte throws a wild body kick that Finau sees coming a mile off.
It seemed like Finau was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Tacoronte.
Finau takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tacoronte connects with an inside leg kick.
Tacoronte misses with a lunging right hand
and Tacoronte takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A punch lands to the side of Tacoronte 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tacoronte defending well as Finau loads up on a big left hand.
Saúl Tacoronte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tacoronte throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A low kick from Tacoronte is predictable there
and Finau counters with a straight right hand.
Finau rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tacoronte counters with a thumping low kick.
Finau ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tacoronte moves away.
Tacoronte throwing a counter right hand but Finau manages to avoid it.
Crunch! Tacoronte slams his shin into Finau's torso.
Nice defenses there by Finau.
Finau lands an overhand right.
Tacoronte throws a poor cross that misses
and Finau counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tacoronte takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tacoronte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finau wants to slow Tacoronte down by chopping away at his legs.
Tacoronte cracks Finau with an open hand slap.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tacoronte pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tacoronte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finau.
Tacoronte misses with a looping right.
Finau blocks the body kick.
Finau looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tacoronte missing with a left hand there. Finau was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tacoronte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Finau misses with a straight left.
An attempted straight right counter from Tacoronte misses the target.
Finau drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Saúl Tacoronte will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vaai Finau's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Finau with the inside leg kick.
Tacoronte throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tacoronte looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tacoronte is looking to slow Finau down with leg kicks.
Finau throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tacoronte lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tacoronte's corner calls for a 1-2. Tacoronte obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Finau misses.
Finau blocks a jab.
Finau ducks under a wild hook from Tacoronte.
Tacoronte throws the kick towards the body but Finau avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tacoronte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Finau manages to avoid it.
Tacoronte misses with a body shot.
Tacoronte keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Finau.
Tacoronte staying out of range there.
Finau slips a straight right by Tacoronte.
Tacoronte throws a push kick but Finau slaps the foot to one side.
Tacoronte blocks a jab.
Finau connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Finau misses with an uppercut. Tacoronte saw that one coming.
Finau chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tacoronte can pounce on him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Finau finds it's way through Tacoronte's defenses.
A big right from Finau misses.
It looked like Tacoronte was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Finau.
Finau throws the left hand but Tacoronte avoids the punch easily.
Finau throws a shot from downtown. Tacoronte moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Tacoronte misses the target.
Tacoronte tests Finau's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Finau misses with a hook.
Tacoronte lands a glancing blow to the side of Finau's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tacoronte throws a right hand that misses
and Finau counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Finau chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tacoronte can pounce on him.
Finau moves out of range as Tacoronte throws a body kick.
Finau counters with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tacoronte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tacoronte misses with a hook
and Finau counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tacoronte misses with a body shot.
Tacoronte connects with a good right hand that stumbles Finau. Finau circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tacoronte turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tacoronte lands a nice shot to the body.
Finau connects with the punch.
Saúl Tacoronte is winning the standup battle so far.
Tacoronte looks to land a left hand but Finau moved out of range nicely.
Tacoronte ducks under a wild hook from Finau.
Tacoronte thinks about countering with a head kick.
Finau throws a hook but Tacoronte avoids it easily.
Tacoronte is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tacoronte connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That has opened up Vaai Finau's cut even more.
Tacoronte throws a chopping leg kick but Finau manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nice defenses there by Tacoronte.
Tacoronte scores with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finau throws a sloppy body shot
and Tacoronte counters with an outside leg kick.
Tacoronte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tacoronte comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Finau's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Finau throws a hook but Tacoronte avoids it easily.
Tacoronte throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Finau might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Tacoronte has got the better of the exchanges.
Tacoronte misses with a right hand
enabling Finau to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Saúl Tacoronte dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vaai Finau's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Finau throws an off balance right hand
and Tacoronte counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Finau rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tacoronte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
 Finau is rocked!
Tacoronte slips a jab from Finau.
Finau is still on wobbly legs! Can Tacoronte finish him?
Finau misses with a straight right.
Tacoronte moves out of range of the body kick from Finau.
Finau misses with a lunging right hand
and Finau takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Finau gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Tacoronte gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Finau is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Saúl Tacoronte!
Our winner, Saúl Tacoronte, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Anti Happy (ranked 1832 p4p, 2836 weight class) and Nuri Jafar (ranked 209 p4p, 296 weight class). Happy comes to the cage accompanied by Bvana iz lagune & Mikri Maus - AntiHepi. Anti Happy could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Nuri Jafar's chin.
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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 13 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anti Happy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 32 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nuri Jafar!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Winston Howard and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jafar gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Happy has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Jafar keeping moving, preventing Happy from controlling successfully.
Jafar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Happy looking to pass the guard.
Jafar is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Happy is controlling him.
Jafar keeping moving, preventing Happy from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Happy is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Happy lands a couple of digs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jafar is adopting a defensive guard.
Happy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Happy looking to sit in guard and control but Jafar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Happy trying to keep a closed guard but Jafar is proving a slippery customer.
Happy working for a triangle but Jafar defends it easily.
Jafar stands up and waves to Happy to follow him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Happy is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jafar's half guard.
Jafar kicks off Happy and gets to his feet.
Happy misses with a takedown attempt
and Jafar counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice takedown defense from Jafar. No joy for Happy on that attempt.
Jafar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jafar misses with a body shot.
Happy darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Happy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jafar defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Happy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jafar avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Happy.
Happy lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Happy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Happy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jafar's head.
Happy is looking to take a break and control but Jafar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Happy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jafar has managed to free his arm - good work.
Happy is thwarting Jafar's attempts to control the position.
Jafar told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Happy trying to control the action but Jafar is working from the bottom.
Happy lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Happy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Happy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Happy trying to control from half guard but Jafar is working away.
Happy performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jafar wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Anti Happy will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Happy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jafar avoids it really well and circles away.
Happy looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Happy is looking for a kimura but Jafar is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Happy to get the leverage.
Jafar is staying active underneath Happy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jafar is positioning himself well to prevent Happy advancing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jafar tries to roll over but Happy keeps him under control.
Happy lands strikes from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Happy perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Happy wants to take a breather but Jafar is having none of it.
Happy seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Jafar has recovered full guard.
Happy throwing strikes from guard but Jafar blocks nicely.
Happy with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Happy drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jafar looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jafar looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jafar!
Happy is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jafar's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Still in half guard, Jafar seems content to control.
Happy actively working from the bottom here.
Happy trying to hold on to Jafar's head to control him but Jafar postures up.
Jafar escapes and gets back to his feet.
Jafar misses with a takedown
and Happy counters with a left to the body.
Happy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jafar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Happy fails with the takedown
and Jafar counters with a straight right hand.
Happy shoots for a takedown but Jafar saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anti Happy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Happy shoots in for a takedown but Jafar shows good takedown defense.
Jafar misses with a body shot.
Happy shoots in for a takedown but Jafar shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jafar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Happy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jafar throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Happy's waist but Happy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jafar off to one side.
Nice takedown defense from Jafar. No joy for Happy on that attempt.
Jafar misses with a hook
and Happy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Happy moves away from the strike by Jafar.
Happy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jafar throws a hook to the side of Happy's head but Happy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Happy looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jafar wants to stand up but Happy is controlling him.
Jafar wants to sweep but no luck.
Happy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Happy postures up.
Happy looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Happy sitting in guard here, content to control.
Happy throws an elbow that misses. Jafar uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Happy's guard. Nice move by Jafar!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nuri Jafar will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Jafar throws a poor cross that misses
and Happy counters with a one-two to the body.
Happy closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jafar did well to prevent Happy getting side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Happy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Happy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jafar avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Happy.
Happy is trying to control. Jafar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Happy working Jafar over with strikes.
Jafar avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Happy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Happy throwing shots but Jafar is blocking nicely.
Happy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jafar is just riding it out for now. Happy eventually gives up the hold.
Happy misses with a head shot. Jafar uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jafar looking for a sweep. Not yet Jafar, not yet.
Happy wants to pass the guard but Jafar is keeping the position.
Happy wants to control from the top but Jafar keeps moving.
Happy scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jafar wants to stand but Happy is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Happy trying to control but Jafar is working from the bottom.
Jafar wants to stand and escape but Happy is having none of it.
Happy lands a couple of elbows.
Happy throws an elbow that misses. Jafar uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Happy's guard. Nice move by Jafar!
Happy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jafar stands up and waves to Happy to follow him.
Jafar closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jafar throws a punch but it's blocked by Happy.
Happy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jafar gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jafar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jafar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Happy wants the takedown. Jafar is fighting it off but Happy persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Jafar's guard against the cage.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jafar holds on and takes a little breather.
Happy trying to control but Jafar is working from the bottom.
Jafar manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Jafar gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Happy to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Happy throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jafar managing to control the position.
Happy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jafar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Happy wants to pass the guard but Jafar is keeping the position.
Jafar keeping moving, preventing Happy from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Happy looking to sit in guard and control but Jafar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
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!
Happy keeping full guard, as Jafar tries to pass.
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 Anti Happy.
I think Happy has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Anti Happy!
A victorious Anti Happy thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Nuri Jafar spoke after the fight, saying 'He did not follow the script'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between James Smith (ranked 1196 p4p, 2278 weight class) and Gustavo Fring (ranked 168 p4p, 267 weight class). Gustavo Fring told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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154
24 - 12 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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 33 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Gustavo Fring!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Hugh Johnson and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
It looks like James Smith has been cut.
Fring tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A head kick misses from Fring.
Smith is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Smith jabs Fring to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Smith lands a lovely overhand right.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Smith throws a hook but Fring blocks it.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fring.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fring! But no joy.
Smith fails to land the takedown.
Fring was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Fring stuffs the takedown.
Fring swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Fring.
Fring lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Smith backs up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fring lands a head shot.
Fring moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Smith is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fring as he avoids it easily.
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith avoids the head kick by Fring.
Smith seems to have got his legs back now.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fring tries a head kick but it misses.
Fring lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fring connects with a leg kick.
Smith takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Fring drops Smith with a beautiful combination! Smith stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Fring is looking for the KO!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fring gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Fring pulls Smith in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a strike but Fring rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Fring controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fring tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
Smith looking to control.
Fring is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
Fring is stalling in the full guard.
Fring pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Smith jabs at Fring's body.
Smith cracks a nice hook into Fring's ribs.
Fring pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith is looking to wear down Fring with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Smith tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fring sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smith somewhat.
Fring is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Fring.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gustavo Fring dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Smith's cut.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Smith misses with a shot to the body
letting Fring counter with a right hand.
Fring cracks Smith with a good jab.
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Fring sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gustavo Fring seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fring tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fring connects with a crisp jab.
Smith takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fring has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown but Fring manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A little jabbing left from Fring on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fring works Smith's body with a nice hook.
Fring misses with a head kick.
Smith swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A punch combination from Fring misses.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Fring counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fring throws a sloppy head kick
and Smith counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fring keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith preventing the sweep.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Fring has wrist control.
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
Smith trying to control but Fring is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Fring.
Fring has his hands on Smith's head, controlling the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fring looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Smith tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fring sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smith somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
James Smith's cut is getting worse.
Fring throws a leg kick
and Smith counters with a three punch combo that has Fring backing up. Fring nods at Smith to acknowledge the strikes.
Fring misses with a few strikes there.
Fring lands a jab.
Smith blocks a head kick by Fring.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fring lands a big right hand that sends Smith crashing to the mat! Fring stays standing though and waves Smith back to his feet!
Fring slaps away a takedown attempt from Smith, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt
and Fring scores with a counter punch that sends Smith to the canvas! Fring smells blood - he's punishing Smith with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Smith has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gustavo Fring!
During a confident post fight interview, Gustavo Fring thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Olli Lindholm (ranked 1993 p4p, 2093 weight class) and Jimmy King (ranked 255 p4p, 266 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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266
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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 14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Olli Lindholm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 2, fighting out of New York, Jimmy King!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Summer Carpenter and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lindholm throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Lindholm scores with a punch to the head.
Lindholm has been working on his boxing with his coaches at HELLCADEMY in the buildup to the fight.
King shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
King throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
King throws a body punch but Lindholm moves out of range.
Lindholm throws a head kick but King moves out of range.
Lindholm clinches up with King and pushes him back against the cage.
King blocks an uppercut.
King avoiding damage as Lindholm throws knees to the body.
Lindholm misses with a body punch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that King has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Lindholm misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lindholm throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Lindholm.
It looks like Jimmy King has been cut.
King prevents a body shot from Lindholm.
Lindholm tries to work over King's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lindholm creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through King's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Lindholm fails to land.
Lindholm throws an elbow but it misses.
Lindholm trying to land knees to the body.
Lindholm tries to work over King's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lindholm lands an uppercut.
Lindholm lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Lindholm.
A body shot lands from Lindholm.
Lindholm landing knees to the head.
King drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lindholm pulls his leg out and moves away.
King avoids the head kick by Lindholm.
Lindholm lands with a kick to the temple. King shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jab, jab by King - just one landing.
King moves forwards but Lindholm connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Lindholm! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Olli Lindholm!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joao Andrade (ranked 1607 p4p, 2044 weight class) and Kaz McStafferson (ranked 238 p4p, 296 weight class). Andrade comes to the cage accompanied by Sabotage - Rap É Compromisso. 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joao Andrade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 33 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kaz McStafferson!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Steve Erwin and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrade has McStafferson up against the cage in a clinch.
Andrade lands a shoulder strike.
McStafferson blocking some punches.
Andrade tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McStafferson's elbow.
Andrade makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McStafferson jumps guard and drags Andrade to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Andrade gets to his feet - McStafferson follows without any prompting.
Andrade misses with a low kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Andrade closes the distance and clinches.
McStafferson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McStafferson tries to pull guard but Andrade holds him up against the cage and eventually McStafferson drops back down to his feet.
McStafferson blocks a body shot from Andrade.
Andrade misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Andrade.
Andrade misses with a short punch on the inside.
Andrade swings wildly with an uppercut but McStafferson uses good head movement to avoid it.
McStafferson is trying to pull guard but Andrade turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Joao Andrade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaz McStafferson.
Andrade lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McStafferson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Andrade walks away with a smile on his face. McStafferson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McStafferson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrade keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Andrade has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Silverback MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Andrade connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Andrade scores with a jab.
Andrade thuds his shin into the meat of McStafferson's side.
Both fighters circling a little - Andrade finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
McStafferson throws a jab when Andrade was well out of range.
McStafferson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Andrade slips under a jab.
Andrade feinted there with a counter leg kick.
McStafferson throws a shot from downtown. Andrade moves away and avoids it.
McStafferson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Andrade.
Andrade lands with an overhand left.
McStafferson misses with a looping left.
Andrade avoids a punch combination nicely.
McStafferson throws a big shot that misses.
McStafferson cracks Andrade with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andrade misses the shot to the body.
Andrade tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Andrade scores with a crisp jab that stopped McStafferson in his tracks.
McStafferson works over Andrade's head and body with a nice combination.
McStafferson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Andrade finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McStafferson is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
McStafferson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrade scores with a hook to the body. McStafferson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Andrade lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A swing and a miss from McStafferson.
Andrade throws a head kick that McStafferson semi-blocks.
Andrade dips to his left and cracks McStafferson with an uppercut!
Andrade avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Andrade changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McStafferson misses with a hook to the body
and Andrade counters with a straight right hand.
Andrade bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McStafferson's head.
McStafferson throws a body punch but Andrade moves out of range.
Andrade is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
McStafferson throws a looping overhand right but Andrade ducks down to avoid it.
Andrade fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McStafferson on the side of the head.
McStafferson throws a body punch but Andrade moves out of range.
McStafferson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Andrade.
Andrade is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Andrade throws a solid leg kick but McStafferson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Andrade.
McStafferson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McStafferson throws a hook but Andrade blocks it.
Andrade ducks under a wild hook from McStafferson.
McStafferson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Andrade.
Andrade tries to clinch up but McStafferson circles away and keeps his distance.
McStafferson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Andrade is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McStafferson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McStafferson misses the jab.
A head kick misses from Andrade.
A combination from McStafferson does no damage.
Andrade lands a glancing blow to the side of McStafferson's head.
Andrade lands a jab.
McStafferson missing with a left hand there. Andrade was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McStafferson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromAndrade.
Andrade lands with a thumping leg kick.
McStafferson throws a hook to the side of Andrade's head but Andrade sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McStafferson jabs at Andrade's body.
McStafferson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Andrade.
McStafferson throws a series of punches but Andrade moves out of range.
Andrade is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McStafferson.
McStafferson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Andrade throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by McStafferson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McStafferson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andrade gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McStafferson.
Andrade connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McStafferson momentarily.
McStafferson throws a lazy uppercut
and Andrade cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Andrade misses with a leg kick.
Andrade scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Crunch! Andrade slams his shin into McStafferson's torso.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from McStafferson misses.
Andrade throws a nice head kick!
Andrade throws a leg kick but McStafferson checks it.
McStafferson throws a shot from downtown. Andrade moves away and avoids it.
McStafferson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Andrade swivels and escapes.
McStafferson looks for a takedown but Andrade sprawls well.
Andrade tests McStafferson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McStafferson looks to land a combination but Andrade avoids it well.
Andrade is looking to counter the offense by McStafferson and move into the clinch.
Andrade throws a low kick but McStafferson moves out of range easily.
Andrade gets caught napping as McStafferson dives in and scores a takedown. Andrade manages to retain guard.
Andrade is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Andrade wants to sweep here but McStafferson controlling him for the moment.
McStafferson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Andrade is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Andrade seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Andrade dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Andrade cracks McStafferson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A lazy left from Andrade finds it's target.
Andrade slips a jab from McStafferson.
Andrade fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McStafferson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McStafferson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McStafferson throws a series of punches but Andrade moves out of range.
McStafferson misses with a hook.
Andrade takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A swing and a miss from McStafferson.
A solid body kick from Andrade.
Andrade connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Andrade's jab looks to have found its range, popping McStafferson under the eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McStafferson misses with a series of wild punches.
Jab from Andrade.
McStafferson avoids a kick to the body.
McStafferson throws out a loose jab but Andrade uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andrade throws out a loose jab but McStafferson uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrade throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andrade darts in and clinches McStafferson up against the cage.
Andrade misses with a hook from the clinch.
McStafferson successfully pulls guard.
Andrade stands and steps away. McStafferson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Andrade lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Andrade has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Andrade there as he acknowledges the shot.
McStafferson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Andrade.
Andrade is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McStafferson can do to turn this around?
McStafferson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Andrade.
Andrade ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McStafferson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McStafferson misses with a wild body shot.
McStafferson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A big left from McStafferson misses.
Andrade throws a hook but McStafferson blocks it.
McStafferson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andrade uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McStafferson.
Andrade tests McStafferson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Crunch! Andrade slams his shin into McStafferson's torso.
McStafferson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Andrade to score with a decent uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McStafferson shoots in looking for a takedown. Andrade tries to sprawl out of it but McStafferson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Andrade manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Andrade tries to work over McStafferson's front leg with a kick but McStafferson checks it.
Andrade instigates a clinch.
Andrade lands a right hand that snaps the head of McStafferson backwards.
Andrade throws a head punch that misses.
Andrade working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McStafferson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Andrade throws a head punch that misses.
Andrade lands a right hand that snaps the head of McStafferson backwards.
McStafferson gets control of Andrade's arms and successfully pulls guard. McStafferson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Andrade will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Andrade trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Andrade sitting in guard, not really doing much.
McStafferson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Andrade can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Andrade not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrade stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McStafferson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McStafferson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Andrade is aware though and is defending well.
McStafferson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Andrade controls the pace.
Andrade got a little sloppy there for a moment and McStafferson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Andrade has managed to get both his arms back between McStafferson's legs - danger averted.
Andrade is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
McStafferson is working an open guard so Andrade takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Andrade connects with a crisp jab.
McStafferson loads up on a big right hand but Andrade slips the punch.
Andrade dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McStafferson. That did some damage!
Andrade slips a jab from McStafferson.
McStafferson moves forwards but Andrade connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Andrade looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McStafferson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andrade moves away.
Andrade scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McStafferson moves out of range as Andrade strikes.
Andrade throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Andrade pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A countering left hand to the body from McStafferson misses.
McStafferson throws out a loose jab but Andrade uses good head movement to avoid it.
McStafferson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andrade was well out of range. Poor timing from McStafferson.
Andrade jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McStafferson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Andrade counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Andrade jabs McStafferson right on the nose. McStafferson blinks but takes it well.
Andrade uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McStafferson has time to react.
McStafferson misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McStafferson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andrade was well out of range. Poor timing from McStafferson.
McStafferson takes one to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Andrade dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
McStafferson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Andrade half committed to a counter leg kick.
Andrade throws a leg kick which misses McStafferson's front leg but catches the back leg as McStafferson tries to avoid it.
McStafferson blocks a leg kick.
Andrade throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andrade throws out a loose jab but McStafferson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andrade fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Joao Andrade is winning the standup battle so far.
Andrade takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A swing and a miss from McStafferson.
McStafferson missing with a left hand there. Andrade was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Andrade throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
McStafferson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Andrade, as that shot connected.
Andrade throws a low kick but McStafferson avoids it.
McStafferson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McStafferson stalks Andrade and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Andrade's face. Andrade staggers backwards, shaken.
McStafferson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Andrade.
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!
Andrade scores with a spinning back kick!
Andrade lands with a straight right. McStafferson didn't see that one coming.
McStafferson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Andrade scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Andrade 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McStafferson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Andrade uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McStafferson.
Andrade throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
McStafferson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andrade moves away.
A quick step to the side and Andrade tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andrade misses with a low kick.
McStafferson moves out of range as Andrade throws a body kick.
Andrade thuds his shin into the meat of McStafferson's side.
Andrade tries a head kick but it misses.
Andrade lands with an uppercut that bounces McStafferson off the cage and back into range.
McStafferson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McStafferson closes the distance and clinches up with Andrade, looking for a takedown. McStafferson pushes Andrade against the cage but Andrade circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McStafferson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andrade explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
McStafferson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kaz McStafferson has got the better of the ground game so far.
McStafferson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Andrade wants to control but McStafferson is keeping busy.
Andrade desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrade is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McStafferson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McStafferson's back!
Good control from Andrade.
I really don't envy McStafferson right now.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Andrade continues to stall.
Andrade has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Andrade.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrade's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
McStafferson turns into Andrade and is now in his guard.
Kaz McStafferson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McStafferson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McStafferson trying to control the position from guard on top but Andrade is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andrade is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Andrade looking for a sweep. Not yet Andrade, not yet.
Andrade is pulling down on McStafferson's head to control his posture.
Andrade pushes McStafferson off and gets back to his feet.
Andrade tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McStafferson throws a body punch but Andrade moves out of range.
Andrade dodges the punch combination from McStafferson.
Andrade takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A lazy left from Andrade finds it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McStafferson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andrade was well out of range. Poor timing from McStafferson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joao Andrade showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Andrade 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joao Andrade!
A very excited looking Joao Andrade made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jonny McFly (ranked 1170 p4p, 1051 weight class) and Holden Gracie (ranked 184 p4p, 167 weight class). Holden Gracie has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jonny McFly's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonny McFly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Holden Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Chris Dean and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McFly takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gracie throws a head kick but McFly moves out of range.
Gracie catches McFly with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McFly has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Pound Town Athletics in the buildup to the fight.
McFly moves into the clinch.
Gracie wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gracie throws a head punch that misses.
McFly lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A shot in the inside from McFly.
McFly has a couple of punches blocked by Gracie.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McFly.
Gracie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McFly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McFly breaks from the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McFly blocks a jab.
McFly appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Gracie forces McFly back against the cage and clinches.
McFly lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie has had enough of the clinch but McFly keeps him there for the moment.
McFly working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gracie blocks a body shot from McFly.
Gracie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McFly takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A slow jab from McFly misses its intended target.
McFly uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gracie.
McFly is looking to counter punch.
A lazy left from Gracie finds it's target.
McFly on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McFly takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gracie sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks McFly to the ground! Gracie dives into full mount looking to finish!
McFly is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McFly tries to hold on but Gracie postures up.
Oh McFly is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gracie controlling his opponent.
McFly seems to have got his legs back now.
Gracie is trying to take his opponent's back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but McFly is holding on tight.
Gracie wants to control the pace but McFly is squirming around nicely.
McFly can't escape the position.
McFly tries to lock up and control but Gracie gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to control but McFly wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie has hold of McFly's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and McFly manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Gracie jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but McFly manages to avoid the submission attempt.
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.
McFly struggling a bit here.
McFly is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Gracie remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Gracie working away.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Holden Gracie dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
McFly misses with an uppercut.
Gracie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McFly.
No joy there for Gracie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McFly is looking to counter punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from McFly. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
McFly is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Holden Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gracie closes the distance and pushes McFly back into the cage.
McFly goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gracie lands a left hand that snaps the head of McFly backwards.
McFly prevents a body shot from Gracie.
Gracie breaks from the clinch.
Gracie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McFly.
A right-left combo lands from Gracie.
McFly is looking to clinch.
McFly clinches up with Gracie and pushes him back against the cage.
Gracie blocking some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McFly lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gracie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McFly lands a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jonny McFly has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McFly breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McFly ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
McFly throws a poor cross that misses
and Gracie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gracie fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McFly on the side of the head.
Gracie blocks a jab.
McFly cracks Gracie with a good jab.
McFly misses with a wild body shot.
McFly tries to close the distance and clinch but Gracie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McFly tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Holden Gracie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McFly blocks a head kick by Gracie.
Gracie swats away the attempt to clinch by McFly.
Gracie clinches up with McFly and pushes him back against the cage.
Gracie has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. McFly seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Gracie can turn it around.
Gracie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gracie throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McFly darts in and clinches Gracie up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie breaks the clinch.
Gracie blocks a jab.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches.
Gracie lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Gracie's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short right from McFly.
McFly manages to break the clinch.
Gracie lands a big head kick that sends McFly to the canvas! Gracie follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Holden Gracie!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Roy Whitaker (ranked 532 p4p, 727 weight class) and White Rain (ranked 76 p4p, 111 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Rain's choice of entrance music: For Heavy Metal we will die!. White Rain has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roy Whitaker !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, White Rain!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Ben Hemmingworth and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whitaker jabs Rain to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rain tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Whitaker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like Whitaker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rain displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Whitaker throws out the jab.
Rain looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Whitaker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rain gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A nice leg kick from Whitaker , right into the meat of the thigh.
Whitaker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whitaker takes a swing at Rain's ribcage but misses.
Whitaker is looking to slow Rain down with leg kicks.
Whitaker looks to land a right hand but Rain moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitaker scores with a nice head shot.
Jab, jab by Rain - just one landing.
Whitaker tries to score with a low kick but Rain moves his leg out of the way.
Rain lands with an overhand left.
Whitaker is rocked!
It looks like Roy Whitaker has been cut.
Rain has managed to clinch.
Whitaker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Whitaker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rain missing with knees to the body.
Whitaker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rain's elbow.
Rain working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rain can't find room to land a body shot as Whitaker controls the action.
Rain jumps guard but Whitaker stands there with Rain around his waist. Rain gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rain lands a knee to the body.
Nice body punch from Whitaker .
Rain misses with an elbow over the top.
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!
Rain misses with a hook from the clinch.
Whitaker misses with some punches.
Rain misses with the head strike.
Whitaker misses with some punches.
Rain goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Whitaker is trying to push Rain away but Rain has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rain has a couple of punches blocked by Whitaker .
Whitaker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Whitaker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rain backwards.
Rain tries to land a knee to the head but Whitaker blocks with his arms.
Whitaker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rain backwards.
Whitaker misses with a punch to the body.
Rain lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Whitaker trying to stall but Rain improves his position.
Rain cracks Whitaker with a nice body shot.
Rain tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rain is leaning against Whitaker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Whitaker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Whitaker throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Whitaker .
The referee is keeping an eye on Whitaker - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rain is trying to pull guard but Whitaker has him pressed against the cage.
Roy Whitaker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of White Rain.
Rain pulls guard effortlessly.
Rain escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Whitaker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Whitaker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rain told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Rain tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rain is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rain bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Whitaker 's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Whitaker holds on and takes a little breather.
Rain looking to pass the guard.
Whitaker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rain trying to control but Whitaker is working from the bottom.
Whitaker wants to sweep here but Rain controlling him for the moment.
Rain looking to pass the guard.
Whitaker trying to control the position.
Rain is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Rain wants to pass the guard but Whitaker is keeping the position.
Whitaker wants to get back to his feet but Rain is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but White Rain will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Roy Whitaker 's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Rain throws a big shot that misses.
Whitaker scores with a nice head shot.
Rain throws a hook to the side of Whitaker 's head but Whitaker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rain tries to clinch but Whitaker is having none of it.
Whitaker connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rain. Rain circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rain walks into a left hand.
Whitaker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rain is looking to clinch but Whitaker is avoiding it.
Whitaker feinted there with a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rain stalks Whitaker and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Whitaker 's face. Whitaker staggers backwards, shaken.
Whitaker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rain sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rain doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Whitaker cracks Rain with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rain walks into a left hand.
Whitaker misses with a body kick.
Rain checks a leg kick.
Whitaker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Roy Whitaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rain gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Whitaker .
A punch lands to the side of Rain 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Whitaker manages to avoid it.
Whitaker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Whitaker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice cross by Whitaker .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Whitaker misses.
Rain connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Whitaker 's hands.
Rain takes the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rain takes a shot to the head.
Whitaker breaks the clinch.
Whitaker with a nice calf kick.
Rain defending well as Whitaker loads up on a big left hand.
Rain lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Whitaker thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little jabbing left from Rain on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Whitaker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rain can do to turn this around?
Rain works the jab nicely.
Whitaker moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like White Rain has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rain slips a jab from Whitaker .
Rain moves out of range of the strikes.
Whitaker throws an overhand right that lands on Rain's shoulder, as Rain tries to avoid the shot.
Rain looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Rain uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Whitaker .
Whitaker thuds a left hand into Rain's body.
Whitaker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rain misses with a head kick.
Rain slips under a jab.
Rain throws an overhand right that lands on Whitaker 's shoulder, as Whitaker tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whitaker throws a head kick that misses.
Rain raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Roy Whitaker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Whitaker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rain throws an off balance right hand
and Whitaker counters with a low kick, right behind Rain 's knee.
Rain takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rain tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Whitaker is looking to counter punch.
Whitaker loads up on a big right hand but Rain slips the punch.
A head kick by Rain misses
and Whitaker counters with a leg kick.
Whitaker bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whitaker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Whitaker dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Whitaker lands with a hook. Rain tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Whitaker misses with an uppercut.
Rain throws a hook to the side of Whitaker 's head but Whitaker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Whitaker misses with a left hand
and Rain counters with a crisp one two that drops Whitaker ! Rain thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Whitaker to his feet! Whitaker is in big trouble!
Oh Whitaker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Whitaker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rain dances in with a quick combination. Whitaker is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Rain snaps Whitaker 's head back. Whitaker stumbles backwards against the cage. Rain steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Whitaker 's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Whitaker just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). White Rain!
After winning the bout, White Rain thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Roy Whitaker was interviewed post fight and said 'We will be back! Stronger and better'.
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