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RISE: From the Ashes PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oba Umar (ranked 4683 p4p, 5891 weight class) and Litas Lewis Moe (ranked 483 p4p, 528 weight class). Litas Lewis Moe will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Brawler
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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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oba Umar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Litas Lewis Moe!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Umar throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lewis Moe on the side of the head.
 It looks like Litas Lewis Moe has been cut.
Umar throws a good cross that connects.
Umar bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lewis Moe's head.
 Lewis Moe is rocked!
That has opened up Litas Lewis Moe's cut even more.
Lewis Moe misses with a takedown
and Umar makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lewis Moe looks winded!
Lewis Moe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Umar.
Umar moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Umar throws an uppercut from hell that sends Lewis Moe clean off his feet! He's out cold! Umar stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Oba Umar!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Giacomo Bandolero (ranked 4054 p4p, 24215 weight class) and Masaki Toyota (ranked 213 p4p, 271 weight class). Bandolero kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Bandolero. Masaki Toyota is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Giacomo Bandolero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Masaki Toyota!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bandolero gets a takedown into half guard.
Toyota looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Bandolero in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Toyota tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Bandolero!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Giacomo Bandolero!
Giacomo Bandolero seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Bakarow (ranked 5610 p4p, 3874 weight class) and Desu Inhanamoto (ranked 524 p4p, 442 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sergey Bakarow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Desu Inhanamoto!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bakarow throws a head kick that misses
and Inhanamoto counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bakarow looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Inhanamoto!
Bakarow sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Inhanamoto is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Bakarow tries to advance to mount but can't.
Inhanamoto is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inhanamoto is not content to let Bakarow control the position.
Bakarow decides to stand back up. Bakarow steps back and let's Inhanamoto get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Inhanamoto lands a big head kick that sends Bakarow tumbling to the mat! Inhanamoto takes a step backwards and waves Bakarow back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Bakarow is rocked!
Bakarow misses with a takedown attempt
and Inhanamoto scores with a counter punch that sends Bakarow to the canvas! Inhanamoto smells blood - he's punishing Bakarow with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Bakarow has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Desu Inhanamoto!
Our winner, Desu Inhanamoto, 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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#R1#
A jab from Ali'i does it's job there.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Ali'i throws a shot to the body.
Ali'i throws a body shot but no joy.
Bowers is looking for the big counter here.
Bowers stuns Ali'i with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bowers jabs Ali'i to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bowers swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ali'i counters with a nice uppercut.
Ali'i rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bowers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bowers misses with a double jab.
Bowers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ali'i throws out the jab.
Bowers is looking for the big counter here.
Bowers throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Ali'i counters with a leg kick. #T1#
Ali'i misses with a double jab
and Bowers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ali'i definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bowers has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ali'i.
Ali'i misses with a leg kick
and Bowers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bowers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bowers lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ali'i will feel that in the morning.
Bowers has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Ali'i tries to work over Bowers's front leg with a kick but Bowers checks it.
Ali'i bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Bowers ducks right into an uppercut from Ali'i.
Ali'i lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ali'i misses with a two punch combination.
Bowers rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ali'i counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bowers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ali'i.
Bowers throws a jab but it's blocked by Ali'i.
Ali'i lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A jab from Bowers misses.
Ali'i appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bowers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Ali'i throws a right hand that Bowers ducks under and follows up with a left that Bowers also avoids with ease.
Bowers misses with a jab to the body
and Ali'i counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ali'i.
Bowers throws out a counter right but Ali'i avoids it with no problem.
Ali'i uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bowers has time to react.
Ali'i darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bowers ducks right into an uppercut from Ali'i.
Ali'i misses with an uppercut
and Bowers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Kekoa Ali'i has been cut.
Bowers avoids the head kick by Ali'i.
#T4#
Bowers misses with an uppercut
and Ali'i cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ali'i throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kekoa Ali'i seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ali'i throws a combination that misses
and Bowers counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bowers throws a shot from downtown. Ali'i moves away and avoids it.
Bowers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ali'i moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Bowers misses the target.
Ali'i on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kekoa Ali'i dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kekoa Ali'i's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Ali'i blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Ali'i on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ali'i on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ali'i throws a shot to the body.
Ali'i slips under a jab.
Bowers slips a jab from Ali'i.
Ali'i misses with a left hand
letting Bowers counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Bowers misses.
Kekoa Ali'i is winning the standup battle so far.
Ali'i's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bowers connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ali'i scrambles back to his feet.
Bowers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ali'i. #T1#
Ali'i misses with a right hand
and Bowers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ali'i throws a body punch but Bowers moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bowers! But no joy.
Ali'i uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bowers.
Ali'i rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bowers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ali'i ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ali'i throws a wild body kick that Bowers sees coming a mile off.
Ali'i scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ali'i throws a half hearted mid kick.#T2#
Bowers goes for a small jab and connects. Now Bowers goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Ali'i stumbles back but Bowers runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Ali'i to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Ali'i will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ryan Bowers!
Our winner, Ryan Bowers, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Haruki Johnson (ranked 2838 p4p, 2591 weight class) and Dexter Roussel (ranked 353 p4p, 328 weight class). Roussel is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Manau - J'ai laissé là bas . The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Haruki Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dexter Roussel!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Roussel is able to avoid easily.
Roussel tries to counter with a clinch but Johnson shakes him off and moves away.
Roussel instigates a clinch.
Johnson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johnson tries to work over Roussel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
I was talking to Johnson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Roussel trying to control the position but instead, Johnson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Roussel into the cage.
Johnson is working Roussel over against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Johnson.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Roussel lands a nice uppercut.
Roussel works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Roussel prevents a body shot from Johnson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roussel wants to take the fight to the mat but Johnson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Roussel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnsons head.
Roussel blocks a body shot from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson lands a shot to the body.
Roussel working aggressively here.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Roussel uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roussel has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Johnson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Roussel is looking for a takedown.
Haruki Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dexter Roussel.
Johnson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Roussel blocking some punches.
Roussel prevents a body shot from Johnson.
Roussel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Johnson is pressed up against the cage. Roussel has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Johnson down to the mat. Johnson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Johnson throws a right hand that Roussel ducks under and follows up with a left that Roussel also avoids with ease.
Roussel with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Roussel has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Johnson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Roussel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Johnson, pushing him back against the cage.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Roussel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson is pressed up against the cage. Roussel has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Johnson down to the mat. Johnson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roussel clinches with his opponent.
A short uppercut from Roussel.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Roussel.
Roussel blocks an uppercut.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Roussel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roussel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Roussel blocking some punches.
Roussel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Roussel.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Johnson.
A bit of stalling here from Roussel.
Roussel misses with a punch on the inside.
Roussel blocks a body shot from Johnson.
A left hand lands to the body for Roussel.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Roussel scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roussel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Roussel misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Roussels head.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Roussel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Roussel is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson scores with a shot to the side of Roussel's head.
Johnson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Roussel tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
A short right from Johnson.
Roussel prevents a body shot from Johnson.
Johnson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roussel's elbow.
Roussel blocks a body shot from Johnson.
Roussel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson misses with the head strike.
Roussel misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands a body shot.
Johnson can't find room to land a body shot as Roussel controls the action.
Johnson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot in the inside from Roussel.
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Roussel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roussel.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Roussel controls his hands.
Johnson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Johnson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Roussel backwards.
It looks like Dexter Roussel has been cut.
Roussel has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
A short body shot lands from Roussel as the two fighters clinch.
Johnson takes a shot to the head.
Roussel looking to slow down the pace here.
Johnson pushes Roussel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Johnson scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Johnson.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Johnson as Roussel tries to tie him up.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Haruki Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dexter Roussel'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.
Roussel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Roussel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Roussel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Roussel.
Roussel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Roussel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Johnson.
Johnson lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Johnson lands with a right to the head.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Roussel prevents a body shot from Johnson.
Johnson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Roussel drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roussel.
Johnson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Roussel is breathing heavily.
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!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johnson.
Haruki Johnson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson lands with a right to the head.
Johnson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Roussel backwards.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Johnson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Roussel backwards.
Johnson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Johnson presses Roussel against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Johnson.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson tries to work over Roussel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Roussel misses with a punch on the inside.
Roussel working aggressively here.
Roussel blocking some punches.
Roussel blocks an uppercut.
Roussel tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roussel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roussel's elbow.
Roussel is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Johnson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Roussel.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Roussel throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Roussel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Roussel working aggressively here.
Roussel is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Roussel.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roussel's elbow.
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Roussel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roussel blocks a body shot from Johnson.
A short uppercut from Johnson.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Roussel backwards.
Roussel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johnson lands a hook that snaps the head of Roussel backwards.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Roussel stalling in the clinch but Johnson improves position.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Roussel backwards.
A short left from Roussel.
Roussel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike.
Johnson tries a body shot but Roussel blocks it.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roussel can do to turn this around?
A nice right hand lands inside from Johnson.
Johnson gets through Roussel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roussel trying to control the position but instead, Johnson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Roussel into the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Roussel takes a shot to the head.
Roussel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Roussel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Roussel is rocked!
Johnson lands a shoulder strike.
Roussel is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?
Johnson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Johnson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Roussel backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
A short uppercut from Johnson.
A short body shot lands from Johnson as the two fighters clinch.
Johnson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Roussel backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Johnson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Roussel controls his hands.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Johnson.
Johnson lands a left hand.
Johnson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Roussel scores with a shot to the side of Johnson's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Haruki Johnson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dexter Roussel's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Roussel drives through and clinches with Johnson against the cage.
Roussel seems to have recovered his senses.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Roussel blocking some punches.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body.
Roussel looking for a takedown.
Johnson lands a body punch.
Johnson tries to work over Roussel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right handed body shot lands from Johnson.
A shot in the inside from Johnson.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Roussel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Johnson pushes Roussel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Johnson.
Johnson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Johnson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Roussel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roussel trying to stall but Johnson improves his position.
Johnson tries a body shot but Roussel blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roussel's elbow.
Roussel swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short body shot lands from Roussel as the two fighters clinch.
A short uppercut from Johnson.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Roussel.
Roussel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Johnson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Roussel blocking some punches.
Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Johnson scores with a shot to the side of Roussel's head.
A short right from Johnson on the inside.
A short uppercut from Johnson.
Johnson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Roussel.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson tries a body shot but Roussel blocks it.
Johnson lands with a light punch inside.
Johnson pushes Roussel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Roussel prevents a body shot from Johnson.
A right hook to the body lands for Roussel.
Roussel avoiding damage.
Johnson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Johnson lands with a left to the head.
A short body shot lands from Johnson as the two fighters clinch.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roussel's elbow.
Roussel can't get the takedown.
Johnson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Johnson lands an uppercut.
Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Johnson.
Johnson misses with some punches.
A short left from Johnson.
Johnson unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Roussel! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Johnson is unloading with more strikes now! Roussel drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Haruki Johnson!
Haruki Johnson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kob Khun Hongtong (ranked 2375 p4p, 2959 weight class) and Teófilo Stevenson (ranked 254 p4p, 312 weight class). Stevenson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. TEÓFILO STEVENSON - NOCKOUTS kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Kob Khun Hongtong could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Teófilo Stevenson'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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kob Khun Hongtong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Teófilo Stevenson!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hongtong connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stevenson tries to clinch
and Hongtong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Stevenson.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stevenson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kob Khun Hongtong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stevenson staying out of range there.
Stevenson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hongtong manages to avoid it.
Hongtong is looking to counter punch.
Hongtong connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stevenson. Stevenson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stevenson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hongtong.
Stevenson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A jab lands there for Hongtong.
Hongtong rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stevenson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
 It looks like Kob Khun Hongtong has been cut.
Hongtong lands with a shot to the body.
Hongtong swings for the body but Stevenson moves out of range.
Stevenson ducks right into an uppercut from Hongtong.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice straight punches there by Hongtong. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hongtong.
Hongtong lands a head shot.
Stevenson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hongtong swings for the body but Stevenson moves out of range.
Stevenson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson throws a lazy right hand but Hongtong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stevenson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stevenson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hongtong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stevenson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hongtong.
Stevenson tries to clinch but Hongtong is having none of it.
Hongtong connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hongtong misses with a straight right.
Stevenson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hongtong. Stevenson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stevenson is looking to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Hongtong on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stevenson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hongtong.
Stevenson is looking to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stevenson. Hongtong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stevenson avoids the body shot from Hongtong.
Hongtong scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hongtong throws a looping overhand right but Stevenson ducks down to avoid it.
We've been told by Hongtong's head coaches at Memento Mori that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Stevenson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Hongtong on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stevenson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hongtong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hongtong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stevenson takes one to the side of the head.
Donk. Hongtong catches Stevenson right on the button with a cross.
Hongtong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stevenson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stevenson slips a straight right by Hongtong.
Stevenson lands a slapping body shot.
Stevenson is looking to clinch.
Stevenson moves into the clinch.
Stevenson misses with a punch on the inside.
Stevenson throws a punch but it's blocked by Hongtong.
Stevenson working aggressively here.
A body shot lands from Hongtong.
Hongtong lands a nice uppercut.
Hongtong presses Stevenson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stevenson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hongtong's elbow.
Hongtong prevents a body shot from Stevenson.
Hongtong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hongtong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hongtong digs a good body shot into Stevenson's ribs.
Stevenson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stevenson wants to clinch
and Hongtong counters with a straight right hand.
Hongtong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stevenson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hongtong bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stevenson's head backwards.
Hongtong lands a head shot.
Stevenson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hongtong lands with a shot to the body.
Hongtong swats away the attempt to clinch by Stevenson.
A little feinted left hand from Hongtong on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hongtong slips a jab from Stevenson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hongtong cracks a nice hook into Stevenson's ribs.
Stevenson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A combination from Stevenson does no damage.
Hongtong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stevenson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stevenson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stevenson tries to clinch
and Hongtong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stevenson misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Hongtong counter with a right hand.
Hongtong digs a good body shot into Stevenson's ribs.
Hongtong throws a body punch but Stevenson moves out of range.
Hongtong looks to score with a jab to the body but Stevenson is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stevenson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hongtong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stevenson! But no joy.
Stevenson instigates a clinch.
Hongtong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kob Khun Hongtong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kob Khun Hongtong's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hongtong fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hongtong defending well as Stevenson loads up on a big left hand.
Stevenson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Stevenson throws a body shot but no joy.
Hongtong digs a good body shot into Stevenson's ribs.
Stevenson misses the shot to the body.
Stevenson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hongtong lands a nice looking body shot.
Hongtong scores with a shot to the body.
Kob Khun Hongtong is winning the standup battle so far.
Hongtong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hongtong fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stevenson wants to clinch up but Hongtong keeps it at a distance.
Hongtong scores with a jab. Stevenson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Stevenson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to the body from Hongtong misses
and Stevenson counters with a crisp one two that drops Hongtong! Stevenson thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Hongtong to his feet! Hongtong is in big trouble!
Hongtong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stevenson can do to turn this around?
The fight stays on the outside here - Stevenson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson slips a jab from Hongtong.
Stevenson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stevenson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stevenson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hongtong jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hongtong connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stevenson throws a looping overhand right but Hongtong ducks down to avoid it.
Hongtong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stevenson ducks right into an uppercut from Hongtong.
Hongtong moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hongtong connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hongtong lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Stevenson throws an off balance right hand
and Hongtong counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hongtong lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Hongtong misses.
Hongtong throws a right hand that misses
enabling Stevenson to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hongtong connects with the punch.
Hongtong on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hongtong fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hongtong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hongtong moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Stevenson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hongtong with a jab.
Stevenson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hongtong lands with a right hand.
Hongtong throws a jab but it's blocked by Stevenson.
Stevenson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hongtong lands with a straight right. Stevenson didn't see that one coming.
A shot to the body from Hongtong misses
and Hongtong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good shot there by Hongtong.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson doesn't manage to clinch there - Hongtong circles away.
Stevenson misses with a hook
and Hongtong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hongtong fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stevenson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hongtong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stevenson moves away.
Hongtong digs a good hook to Stevenson's body.
Hongtong connects with a looping right hand.
Stevenson tries to clinch up.
Stevenson takes one to the side of the head.
Stevenson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hongtong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hongtong scores with a jab to the head.
Stevenson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hongtong throws a body shot but no joy.
Hongtong misses with a looping left.
Hongtong scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hongtong scores with a decent looking hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stevenson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hongtong with a nice cross.
Hongtong wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A slow jab from Hongtong misses its intended target.
Hongtong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A lazy left from Hongtong finds it's target.
Hongtong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stevenson moves out of range as Hongtong strikes.
Hongtong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stevenson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stevenson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stevenson tries to clinch but Hongtong moves out of range.
Stevenson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hongtong moves away.
Hongtong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hongtong lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kob Khun Hongtong dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kob Khun Hongtong's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Nice jab there from Hongtong.
Stevenson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stevenson tests Hongtong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sloppy strikes from Stevenson. Those never looked like landing.
Hongtong uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A jab from Hongtong does it's job there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hongtong. Stevenson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stevenson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hongtong connects with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Stevenson.
Hongtong digs a good body shot into Stevenson's ribs.
Stevenson blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stevenson! But no joy.
Hongtong misses with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hongtong cracks Stevenson with a right hand to the side of the head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stevenson checks a leg kick.
Stevenson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hongtong throws a hook but Stevenson blocks it.
Hongtong paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stevenson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice shot lands for Hongtong.
Hongtong scores with a nice head shot.
Stevenson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stevenson tries to clinch but Hongtong is having none of it.
Stevenson ducks right into an uppercut from Hongtong.
Stevenson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hongtong misses with a hook
and Hongtong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stevenson looks to throw the jab but Hongtong is out of range.
Hongtong misses with a shot to the body
enabling Stevenson to counter with a crisp jab.
Hongtong thuds a left hand into Stevenson's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stevenson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hongtong throws out the jab.
Hongtong throws a right hand that misses
and Stevenson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Teófilo Stevenson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kob Khun Hongtong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hongtong throws an off balance right hand
and Stevenson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hongtong is rocked!
Hongtong swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Stevenson counters with a right hand from hell and Hongtong is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Teófilo Stevenson!
An out of breath and clearly excited Teófilo Stevenson thanked Brooklyn Apothecary for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Prince McVicker (ranked 1631 p4p, 2252 weight class) and Deacon Fries (ranked 88 p4p, 121 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Prince McVicker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Deacon Fries!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fries slips a straight right by McVicker.
Fries throws a hook but McVicker blocks it.
Fries misses with a wild combination.
McVicker appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McVicker scores with a jab to the body.
McVicker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fries throws a shot from downtown. McVicker moves away and avoids it.
Fries fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fries throws a body shot but no joy.
McVicker swings for the body but Fries moves out of range.
Fries misses with a body shot.
McVicker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fries thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McVicker thuds his right hand into Fries's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A momentary lapse in concentration from McVicker enables Fries to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. McVicker manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Fries stopping the sweep attempt from McVicker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fries throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fries with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fries accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McVicker is trying to keep Fries in close.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McVicker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fries pinned against the cage. Fries gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fries uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McVicker.
Jab from McVicker.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McVicker scores with the left hand. Fries knows he should have avoided that one.
Fries swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling McVicker to counter with a crisp jab.
Fries takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fries shoots in and drives through. McVicker sprawls well.
Fries swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McVicker seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
McVicker throws a lazy right hand but Fries sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McVicker takes a swing at Fries's ribcage but misses.
McVicker throws a right hand that Fries ducks under and follows up with a left that Fries also avoids with ease.
Fries looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fries fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McVicker looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McVicker slips a jab from Fries.
Fries looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fries lands with a good body shot.
Fries throws an overhand right that lands on McVicker's shoulder, as McVicker tries to avoid the shot.
McVicker instigates a clinch.
Fries on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fries tries to throw a body punch but McVicker avoids it by throwing Fries back against the cage.
McVicker tries to throw a body punch but Fries avoids it by throwing McVicker back against the cage.
McVicker cracks Fries with a nice body shot.
McVicker can't find room to land a body shot as Fries controls the action.
Nice body punch from McVicker.
McVicker misses with a hook from the clinch.
McVicker has a couple of punches blocked by Fries.
Fries blocks a body shot from McVicker.
McVicker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fries tries to score a body lock takedown but McVicker shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McVicker.
Fries blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McVicker just leaning against Fries, taking a breather.
McVicker lands a shot to the body.
Fries tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fries blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fries misses with a punch to the body.
Fries has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McVicker avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Prince McVicker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Deacon Fries.
McVicker misses with a short punch on the inside.
McVicker struggles to land a body shot inside as Fries controls his hands.
Fries has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. McVicker seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Fries can turn it around.
McVicker misses with a hook to the ribs.
McVicker manages to break the clinch.
McVicker scores with a one two! Fries had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Deacon Fries has been cut.
Fries throws out a leg kick but McVicker moves out of range and Fries only half commits.
McVicker slips under a jab from Fries.
Fries jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A quick step to the side and McVicker tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Prince McVicker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Deacon Fries's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
McVicker closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Fries to the mat! Fries manages to get full guard.
Fries has his foot on McVicker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McVicker works his way back into a safe position though.
Fries throws his legs up looking for a submission but McVicker uses it to pass to side control.
Fries tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McVicker wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McVicker landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
McVicker working the ground and pound from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fries is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked McVicker off and has taken his back!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Fries's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
McVicker tries to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McVicker is working hard here to advance position.
McVicker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fries can do to turn this around?
Fries tries to get the hooks in deep but McVicker pushed the leg off.
Fries lands punches and elbows.
Fries looking for the RNC.
Fries keeps control of the position as McVicker tries to break free.
Fries lands shots from the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McVicker breaks Fries's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Fries looking for a sweep. Not yet Fries, not yet.
McVicker is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
McVicker is looking to advance position but Fries has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
McVicker tries to reverse the position but Fries maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fries landing shots from mount.
Fries can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McVicker is looking to escape.
Fries looking to finish with strikes here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McVicker really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fries tries to control but McVicker wriggling away.
McVicker keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fries misses with a head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Deacon Fries will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Deacon Fries's cut.
That's time! McVicker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A shot to the liver by McVicker. Beautiful body shot.
McVicker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Prince McVicker is winning the standup battle so far.
Fries keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McVicker slips under a jab.
Fries keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McVicker darts in looking for a takedown but Fries gets double underhooks and turns McVicker into the cage.
McVicker tries to work over Fries's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McVicker misses with some punches.
McVicker swings wildly with an uppercut but Fries uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good body shot from McVicker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McVicker misses with a body punch.
McVicker misses with a punch to the body.
Fries misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fries wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fries tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fries avoiding damage as McVicker throws knees to the body.
McVicker breaks from the clinch.
McVicker is looking to wear down Fries with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fries fails with a takedown attempt.
Fries misses the shot to the body.
McVicker looks to land a left hand but Fries moved out of range nicely.
Fries takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McVicker moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fries goes for a double leg but McVicker avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McVicker continues to drive forward.
McVicker is looking to counter the offense by Fries and move into the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from McVicker. Those never looked like landing.
Fries swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - McVicker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fries is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McVicker with a body shot.
Fries shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McVicker as he jumps to the side.
Prince McVicker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Deacon Fries.
Fries looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fries looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Oooooh!!! McVicker has knocked Fries down with a huge combo! McVicker steps away and waves a wobbly Fries back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Fries is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McVicker cracks Fries with a hook to the temple - Fries is on wobbly legs here! McVicker swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Fries falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! McVicker wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Prince McVicker!
Prince McVicker seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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