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LAFC 52 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sultanbek Akhtankhanov (ranked 2953 p4p, 3230 weight class) and Chest Mangold (ranked 359 p4p, 383 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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179 cm
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
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 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sultanbek Akhtankhanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chest Mangold!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Mangold misses
and Akhtankhanov counters with a good low kick that Mangold was not able to check.
Mangold throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mangold has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Mangold moves out of range of the strikes.
Akhtankhanov cracks Mangold with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mangold dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mangold takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A clash of legs there as Mangold blocks the low kick.
Akhtankhanov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mangold tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akhtankhanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Mangold.
Mangold looks for the body kick but Akhtankhanov saw that one coming.
A nice combination there by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A big right from Akhtankhanov misses.
Mangold thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Akhtankhanov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mangold wants to clinch up but Akhtankhanov keeps it at a distance.
Mangold lands a really nice looking cross but Akhtankhanov seems unphased.
Akhtankhanov throws a body shot but no joy.
Good leg kick by Mangold.
Akhtankhanov tries a low kick but Mangold avoids it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Akhtankhanov. That's going to slow Mangold down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangold ducks right into an uppercut from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Akhtankhanov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akhtankhanov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mangold blocks a low kick nicely.
Mangold throws a chopping leg kick but Akhtankhanov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Akhtankhanov throws out a loose jab but Mangold uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akhtankhanov. Mangold does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Akhtankhanov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mangold has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mangold and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A jab lands there for Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mangold.
Akhtankhanov ducks under a wild hook from Mangold.
Mangold throws a leg kick
and Akhtankhanov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mangold closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akhtankhanov looking to stall.
Akhtankhanov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mangold's elbow.
Mangold misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mangold swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Akhtankhanov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mangold misses with a body kick.
As Mangold backs away, Akhtankhanov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Akhtankhanov lands a right hook to the body.
Mangold misses with a looping right.
Mangold fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Akhtankhanov.
We've been told by Akhtankhanov's head coaches at Torcida MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mangold blocks a low kick nicely.
Akhtankhanov misses with a straight right.
Akhtankhanov feints and then cracks Mangold's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mangold down.
Akhtankhanov's corner calls for a 1-2. Akhtankhanov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mangold throws a big shot that misses.
Mangold throws a front kick aimed at Akhtankhanov's knee but Akhtankhanov avoids it well.
Akhtankhanov moves out of range of the body kick.
Akhtankhanov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mangold.
Akhtankhanov misses with a double jab.
Mangold misses with a left hand
and Akhtankhanov counters with a nice body shot.
Akhtankhanov throws the left hand but Mangold avoids the punch easily.
Akhtankhanov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mangold lands with a thumping leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Akhtankhanov.
A low kick lands for Akhtankhanov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Akhtankhanov with the inside leg kick.
Akhtankhanov takes one to the side of the head.
Akhtankhanov loads up on a big right hand but Mangold slips the punch.
Akhtankhanov throws a body shot but no joy.
Akhtankhanov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mangold swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Akhtankhanov throws a big shot that misses.
Akhtankhanov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mangold at a distance.
Akhtankhanov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mangold throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mangold misses with a kick to the body
and Akhtankhanov counters with a thumping low kick.
Akhtankhanov moves out of range of the body kick from Mangold.
Mangold misses with a body shot
enabling Akhtankhanov to counter with a crisp jab.
Akhtankhanov lands a head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akhtankhanov moves out of range of the strikes.
Mangold tries to close the distance and clinch but Akhtankhanov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov connects with a solid leg kick.
Akhtankhanov jabs Mangold right on the nose. Mangold blinks but takes it well.
Akhtankhanov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Akhtankhanov lands a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov with a nice cross.
Akhtankhanov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Mangold cracks Akhtankhanov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Akhtankhanov moves out of range of the strikes.
Akhtankhanov misses with a looping left.
Mangold throws a looping overhand right but Akhtankhanov ducks down to avoid it.
Mangold ducks under a wild hook from Akhtankhanov.
Mangold's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Akhtankhanov lands a head shot.
Akhtankhanov moves out of range of the body kick.
Mangold fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akhtankhanov connects with an inside leg kick.
Mangold throws a jab when Akhtankhanov was well out of range.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook to the side of Mangold's head but Mangold sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Akhtankhanov scores with a body shot.
No joy there for Akhtankhanov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mangold scores with a kick to the midsection.
Akhtankhanov blocks the body kick.
It looked like Akhtankhanov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mangold.
Mangold throws a hook but Akhtankhanov avoids it easily.
Akhtankhanov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Akhtankhanov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Mangold is looking to slow Akhtankhanov down with leg kicks.
Mangold throws a leg kick but Akhtankhanov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mangold looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Akhtankhanov misses with the combination.
A slapping leg kick lands for Akhtankhanov.
Mangold connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Akhtankhanov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mangold at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akhtankhanov scores with a leg kick.
Mangold misses with a looping left.
Akhtankhanov connects with a right hand. Mangold shakes it off.
Mangold lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mangold on the side of the head.
Akhtankhanov looks to land a left hand but Mangold moved out of range nicely.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov is winning the standup battle so far.
Mangold throws a push kick but Akhtankhanov slaps the foot to one side.
Mangold pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mangold uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov catches Mangold with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick
and Mangold finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Mangold misses with an uppercut. Akhtankhanov saw that one coming.
Mangold misses with a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Akhtankhanov misses the target.
Akhtankhanov takes one to the side of the head.
Akhtankhanov lands a nice shot to the body.
Mangold is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mangold misses the shot to the body.
Mangold needs to keep his hands up - Akhtankhanov had a free shot at his head there.
Mangold buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A cross from Akhtankhanov lands.
Mangold misses with a right hand
and Akhtankhanov counters with a low kick, right behind Mangold 's knee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Akhtankhanov jabs at Mangold's body.
Mangold dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Mangold misses the target.
Akhtankhanov avoids the head kick by Mangold.
Mangold throws a hook to the side of Akhtankhanov's head but Akhtankhanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed right hand from Mangold misses the target.
Akhtankhanov scores with a decent looking hook.
Mangold fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Akhtankhanov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick which misses Mangold's front leg but catches the back leg as Mangold tries to avoid it.
Mangold is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mangold throws a body kick that misses.
Mangold checks a low kick from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mangold can do to turn this around?
Mangold lands with a straight right. Akhtankhanov didn't see that one coming.
Mangold slips under a jab from Akhtankhanov.
Mangold is trying to counter with his kicks.
Mangold has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mangold connects with a solid leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Mangold is just out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Akhtankhanov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mangold on the side of the head.
Mangold throws a body punch but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
Mangold avoids the body shot from Akhtankhanov.
Mangold swings for the body but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
Mangold misses with a straight left.
Akhtankhanov works Mangold's body with a nice hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mangold throws out the jab.
Akhtankhanov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mangold uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mangold throws a shot from downtown. Akhtankhanov moves away and avoids it.
Akhtankhanov 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.
Akhtankhanov lands with a nice body punch.
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!
Akhtankhanov lands the left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mangold throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mangold misses with a kick to the body.
Mangold keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Akhtankhanov.
Mangold throws a jab but it's blocked by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mangold.
Akhtankhanov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Akhtankhanov misses the shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akhtankhanov scores with a jab to the head.
Akhtankhanov walks into a left hand.
Akhtankhanov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Akhtankhanov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mangold uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Akhtankhanov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mangold lands a nice looking kick to the body. Akhtankhanov takes a step back to recover.
Akhtankhanov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Akhtankhanov moves out of range of the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Akhtankhanov misses the target.
Mangold ducks under a wild hook from Akhtankhanov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Sultanbek Akhtankhanov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Akhtankhanov takes a swing at Mangold's ribcage but misses.
Akhtankhanov lunges at Mangold with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mangold's hand.
Mangold wants to land a leg kick but Akhtankhanov is out of range.
Mangold misses with a body kick.
Akhtankhanov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Akhtankhanov connects with a nice looking jab.
Akhtankhanov scores with a hook to the body. Mangold takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Akhtankhanov lunges at Mangold with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mangold's hand.
Akhtankhanov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mangold in his tracks.
Mangold throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Akhtankhanov blocks the body kick.
Mangold uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov throws a looping overhand right but Mangold ducks down to avoid it.
Mangold slips under a jab from Akhtankhanov.
Mangold appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mangold looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Akhtankhanov lands with a good body shot.
Akhtankhanov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
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!
Akhtankhanov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mangold throws out the jab.
Mangold takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov digs a good hook to Mangold's body.
Mangold defending well as Akhtankhanov loads up on a big left hand.
Mangold looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mangold lunges at Akhtankhanov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Akhtankhanov's hand.
Mangold throws a leg kick but Akhtankhanov moved away.
Akhtankhanov swings for the body but Mangold moves out of range.
Mangold tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mangold tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akhtankhanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Mangold.
A little feinted left hand from Akhtankhanov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Akhtankhanov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Akhtankhanov feints and then cracks Mangold's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mangold down.
Mangold ducks under a wild hook from Akhtankhanov.
Both fighters circling a little - Mangold finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mangold uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Akhtankhanov.
Mangold was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Akhtankhanov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mangold. Mangold obviously looking to wear him down.
Mangold's corner calls for a 1-2. Mangold obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mangold blocks a low kick nicely.
Mangold flicks out a counter leg kick but Akhtankhanov steps away.
Akhtankhanov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akhtankhanov with a hook.
Akhtankhanov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mangold.
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mangold takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Akhtankhanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mangold was well out of range. Poor timing from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akhtankhanov misses with an uppercut
and Mangold counters with a good, hard body kick but Akhtankhanov shrugs it off.
Akhtankhanov checks a low kick from Mangold.
Akhtankhanov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Akhtankhanov ducks under a wild hook from Mangold.
Akhtankhanov is looking to score with low kicks.
Akhtankhanov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mangold tries to work over Akhtankhanov's front leg with a kick but Akhtankhanov checks it.
Mangold throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice body punch from Akhtankhanov.
The fighters circling - Akhtankhanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice uppercut there from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov catches Mangold with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mangold throws a big shot that misses.
Akhtankhanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mangold was well out of range. Poor timing from Akhtankhanov.
Mangold feints a counter leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mangold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov tries a low kick but Mangold avoids it.
Akhtankhanov looks to land a combination but Mangold avoids it well.
Mangold lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Akhtankhanov's corner calls for a 1-2. Akhtankhanov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Akhtankhanov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Akhtankhanov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Akhtankhanov with a hook.
Akhtankhanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akhtankhanov feints and then cracks Mangold's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mangold down.
Akhtankhanov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Akhtankhanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mangold takes one to the chin there.
Akhtankhanov keeps the fight on the outside.
Akhtankhanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mangold throws a low kick but Akhtankhanov moves out of range easily.
Mangold throws a jab when Akhtankhanov was well out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akhtankhanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chest Mangold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Akhtankhanov swings for the body but Mangold moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mangold misses with a wild body shot.
Mangold throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Akhtankhanov connects with a body shot that sends Mangold's belly button to the back.
Mangold is looking to land body kicks.
Akhtankhanov throws a body shot but no joy.
Akhtankhanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mangold misses with an uppercut
and Akhtankhanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mangold chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Akhtankhanov can pounce on him.
A big left from Mangold misses.
Mangold takes one to the side of the head.
Akhtankhanov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Mangold misses the target.
Nice uppercut there from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Akhtankhanov throws a good cross that connects.
Akhtankhanov connects with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sultanbek Akhtankhanov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Akhtankhanov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sultanbek Akhtankhanov!
An out of breath Sultanbek Akhtankhanov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ray Ruthlessness (ranked 1788 p4p, 2688 weight class) and Frederic Bastiat (ranked 240 p4p, 357 weight class). Ruthlessness's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Meek Mill - Going Bad (feat. Drake). 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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13 - 11 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Good gas tank |
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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 8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ray Ruthlessness!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frederic Bastiat!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bastiat misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bastiat misses with a series of wild punches.
Bastiat takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ray Ruthlessness seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruthlessness connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ruthlessness on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ruthlessness has closed the distance and engaged Bastiat in a clinch.
Bastiat struggles to land a body shot inside as Ruthlessness controls his hands.
I was talking to Ruthlessness's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ruthlessness tries to throw a body punch but Bastiat avoids it by throwing Ruthlessness back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Ruthlessness.
Nice body punch from Ruthlessness - that landed with a thud.
Ruthlessness misses with a punch on the inside.
Ruthlessness blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ruthlessness misses with some punches.
Bastiat has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ruthlessness stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ruthlessness throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bastiats head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruthlessness lands a nice shot to the body.
Ruthlessness misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruthlessness lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ruthlessness lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Ruthlessness.
Bastiat stalls.
A right handed body shot lands from Ruthlessness.
Bastiat gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ruthlessness is looking for a sweep. Bastiat is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ruthlessness regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bastiat throwing strikes but missing.
Bastiat has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bastiat is working Ruthlessness over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bastiat being controlled here momentarily.
Bastiat passes Ruthlessness's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ruthlessness trying to get back to full guard but Bastiat takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruthlessness is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruthlessness tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bastiat avoids the attempt from Ruthlessness to control.
Bastiat thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Ruthlessness is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bastiat lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The referee warns Ruthlessness that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Bastiat working Ruthlessness over with strikes here.
Poor strikes thrown by Bastiat there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Bastiat punishing his opponent with strikes.
Bastiat lands a heavy elbow.
Bastiat lands a heavy elbow.
Ruthlessness gets back to half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Ruthlessness is trying to maintain the position but Bastiat is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ruthlessness keeping control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruthlessness is looking to control Bastiat's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ruthlessness avoid being mounted?
Bastiat thows a huge punch but Ruthlessness dodges it nicely.
Ruthlessness keeping control of the position.
Bastiat landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ruthlessness avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bastiat.
Ruthlessness is looking to improve his position.
Bastiat thows a huge punch but Ruthlessness dodges it nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bastiat lands a nice short elbow.
Ruthlessness is trying to control but can't.
Bastiat throwing shots but Ruthlessness is blocking nicely.
Ruthlessness wants to improve his position but Bastiat is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bastiat not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bastiat is looking to take a break and control but Ruthlessness is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bastiat thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ruthlessness's head.
Bastiat not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ruthlessness trying to control but Bastiat postures up.
Ruthlessness is trying to get back to full guard.
Ruthlessness trying to hold on to Bastiat's head to control him but Bastiat postures up.
Ruthlessness moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bastiat engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bastiat with a nice head shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frederic Bastiat dominated that round.
That's time! Ruthlessness's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ruthlessness catches Bastiat with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bastiat's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ruthlessness connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bastiat scrambles back to his feet.
 Bastiat is rocked!
The fighters circling - Ruthlessness throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bastiat drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ruthlessness pulls Bastiat in close to prevent any damage.
Bastiat trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ruthlessness tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bastiat loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bastiat trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruthlessness is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruthlessness has his hands on Bastiat's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bastiat is looking to work some ground and pound but Ruthlessness has wrist control.
Ruthlessness looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bastiat is one step ahead there.
Ruthlessness lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruthlessness content to stall in guard here.
Bastiat bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ruthlessness's guard.
Ruthlessness wants to improve his position but instead Bastiat has moved into half guard.
Ruthlessness tries to roll over but Bastiat keeps him under control.
Bastiat throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ruthlessness is looking to improve his position.
Bastiat slips a nice elbow through Ruthlessness's hands, connecting with Ruthlessness's forehead.
Bastiat scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bastiat looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ruthlessness with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ruthlessness is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bastiat's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bastiat's back!
Ruthlessness is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruthlessness tries to get the hooks in deep but Bastiat pushed the leg off.
Ruthlessness is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bastiat is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ruthlessness doesn't have the hooks in and Bastiat manages to turn into his guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruthlessness wants to sweep but no luck.
Bastiat trying to control but Ruthlessness is working from the bottom.
Bastiat won't allow Ruthlessness to sweep him here.
Bastiat working some strikes from top position.
Bastiat landing with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruthlessness trying to control the position.
Bastiat trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruthlessness is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruthlessness wants to sweep but no luck.
Bastiat lands a couple of digs.
Bastiat pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ruthlessness is keeping the position for now.
Ruthlessness is controlling Bastiat's posture.
Bastiat loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ruthlessness looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bastiat advances position into side control!
Ruthlessness is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bastiat is chipping away with strikes.
Ruthlessness stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Ruthlessness is trying to control Bastiat's posture but Bastiat avoids it.
Bastiat tries to score with some ground and pound. Ruthlessness controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Ruthlessness is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Ruthlessness tries to buck Bastiat off but Bastiat is having none of it.
Who's going to make the next move?
Bastiat is putting a hurting on Ruthlessness here, landing some big shots from side control.
Bastiat wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ruthlessness keeps working.
Ruthlessness struggling a bit here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frederic Bastiat showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Bastiat takes one to the chin there.
Bastiat takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ruthlessness thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ruthlessness takes a swing at Bastiat's ribcage but misses.
Ruthlessness moves in looking to clinch but Bastiat pushes him off.
Ruthlessness thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bastiat throws a lazy right hand but Ruthlessness sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ruthlessness appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bastiat uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ruthlessness.
Bastiat steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ruthlessness.
Ruthlessness throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bastiat drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ruthlessness defends it well.
Ruthlessness changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruthlessness connects with a jab.
Ruthlessness missing with a left hand there. Bastiat was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bastiat throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bastiat shoots in and bounces Ruthlessness off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruthlessness looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bastiat is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bastiat lands a couple of elbows.
Bastiat with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bastiat trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruthlessness is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruthlessness has momentary wrist control but Bastiat slips an elbow through the middle.
Ruthlessness has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bastiat throwing strikes but missing.
Ruthlessness bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bastiat's guard.
Ruthlessness is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bastiat is pulling down on Ruthlessness's head to control his posture.
Ruthlessness has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ruthlessness won't allow Bastiat to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bastiat can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ruthlessness controls the pace.
Ruthlessness trying to control but Bastiat is working from the bottom.
Bastiat looking for a sweep. Not yet Bastiat, not yet.
Bastiat keeping moving, preventing Ruthlessness from controlling successfully.
Bastiat tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bastiat is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ruthlessness trying to control the position from guard on top but Bastiat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Bastiat looking for a sweep. Not yet Bastiat, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bastiat working a defensive guard here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bastiat avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ruthlessness just misses with a punch to the body.
Ruthlessness misses with a hook.
Bastiat dives in for a single leg takedown but Ruthlessness sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A counter left hand to the body from Ruthlessness misses its target.
Ruthlessness throws out a loose jab but Bastiat uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ruthlessness lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ruthlessness closes the distance and pushes Bastiat back into the cage.
Ruthlessness misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bastiat.
Ruthlessness can't find room to land a body shot as Bastiat controls the action.
Bastiat tries to work over Ruthlessness's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ruthlessness struggles to land a body shot inside as Bastiat controls his hands.
Bastiat stalling in the clinch but Ruthlessness improves position.
Ruthlessness pushes Bastiat back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bastiat lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ruthlessness lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bastiat backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bastiat tries a body shot but Ruthlessness blocks it.
Bastiat scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ruthlessness lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bastiat backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Still in the clinch, Ruthlessness scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bastiat misses with the head strike.
Ruthlessness lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Ruthlessness.
Bastiat misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bastiat stalling against the cage.
Ruthlessness lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bastiat is still on wobbly legs! Can Ruthlessness finish him?
Ruthlessness lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ruthlessness misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ruthlessness throws a head punch that misses.
A hook to the body from Ruthlessness.
Bastiat misses with a body punch.
Ruthlessness lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ruthlessness swings wildly with an uppercut but Bastiat uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ruthlessness has a couple of punches blocked by Bastiat.
Ruthlessness scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bastiat misses with some punches.
Frederic Bastiat is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ruthlessness lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Bastiat to his knees! Ruthlessness keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ray Ruthlessness!
A relieved looking Ray Ruthlessness thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Atakan Akkaynak (ranked 1428 p4p, 1600 weight class) and Marko Zrinski (ranked 214 p4p, 237 weight class). Zrinski has chosen Devil eyes as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Atakan Akkaynak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marko Zrinski!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akkaynak doesn't manage to clinch there - Zrinski circles away.
Zrinski throws out a counter right but Akkaynak avoids it with no problem.
Akkaynak looks to land a left hand but Zrinski moved out of range nicely.
Zrinski follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Akkaynak misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good shot there by Zrinski.
Nice jab there from Zrinski.
Zrinski throws a jab but it's blocked by Akkaynak.
Akkaynak takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Zrinski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Akkaynak attempts a counter takedown but Zrinski avoids it well and moves away.
Zrinski misses with an uppercut. Akkaynak saw that one coming.
Akkaynak dodges the punch combination from Zrinski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akkaynak tries a head kick but it misses.
Zrinski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Akkaynak.
Akkaynak moves out of range of the body kick.
Akkaynak drops down looking for a counter takedown but Zrinski sprawls and moves away.
Akkaynak has been working on his boxing with his coaches at JAG Battle Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Zrinski cracks Akkaynak with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Akkaynak takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Zrinski has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zrinski tries to work over Akkaynak's front leg with a kick but Akkaynak checks it.
Zrinski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akkaynak moves away.
Zrinski lands a body shot.
Zrinski looks to score with a jab to the body but Akkaynak is just out of range.
Zrinski tries to land a front kick but Akkaynak steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Zrinski lands a right hook to the body.
Zrinski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akkaynak was well out of range. Poor timing from Zrinski.
Akkaynak slips a jab from Zrinski.
Zrinski cracks Akkaynak with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Zrinski lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Zrinski misses with a shot to the body
and Akkaynak counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zrinski is doing well to control the position and prevent Akkaynak from advancing to side control.
Akkaynak sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zrinski defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zrinski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Akkaynak.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zrinski can do anything to dispel that myth.
Akkaynak wants to pass to mount but Zrinski is defending the position.
Akkaynak not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Akkaynak seems to be looking for submissions.
Zrinski is trying to control but can't.
Akkaynak seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Akkaynak throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Zrinski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Akkaynak.
Akkaynak scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Akkaynak seems to be looking for submissions.
Zrinski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Akkaynak.
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.
Akkaynak thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zrinski's head.
Akkaynak sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zrinski defending well though.
Akkaynak not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Akkaynak throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Zrinski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Akkaynak.
Akkaynak throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Akkaynak missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zrinski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Akkaynak. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Akkaynak not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Akkaynak seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zrinski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zrinski trying to control but Akkaynak postures up.
Akkaynak is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Akkaynak missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zrinski wants to control but Akkaynak is keeping busy.
Akkaynak landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Akkaynak scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Akkaynak landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Zrinski is looking for a sweep. Akkaynak is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Akkaynak looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Zrinski with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Akkaynak missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Akkaynak looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Akkaynak lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Akkaynak is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
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 Atakan Akkaynak will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Zrinski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It seemed like Zrinski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Akkaynak takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Zrinski lands a body shot.
Zrinski takes a swing at Akkaynak's ribcage but misses.
Akkaynak drops down looking for a counter takedown but Zrinski sprawls and moves away.
Marko Zrinski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zrinski misses with a wild body shot.
Zrinski gets caught flat footed, as Akkaynak shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Akkaynak throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zrinski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Akkaynak passes Zrinski's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akkaynak slips a nice elbow through Zrinski's hands, connecting with Zrinski's forehead.
Akkaynak with the ground and pound but Zrinski uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Akkaynak wants to control from the top but Zrinski keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akkaynak trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zrinski working a defensive guard here.
Akkaynak trying to control but Zrinski is working from the bottom.
Akkaynak passes Zrinski's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Akkaynak scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Akkaynak is nestled in close to Zrinski, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Akkaynak wants to control but Zrinski is keeping him busy.
Akkaynak drops an elbow to the side of Zrinski's head.
Akkaynak moves into full mount! Zrinski won't be happy about that!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akkaynak wants to control the pace but Zrinski is squirming around nicely.
Akkaynak landing shots from mount.
Zrinski tries to lock up and control but Akkaynak gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Akkaynak pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
BOOM! Akkaynak connects with a massive shot to the dome!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akkaynak lands a nice shot to the head.
Zrinski is rocked!
Akkaynak lands a big shot there that rocks Zrinski but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Zrinski is still in real trouble! Can Akkaynak finish him?
Akkaynak postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Zrinski badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Akkaynak around the waist but Akkaynak pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Akkaynak is the winner by TKO! Akkaynak jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Atakan Akkaynak!
A victorious Atakan Akkaynak thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nedser Kiely (ranked 883 p4p, 1159 weight class) and Hiroshima Nagasaki (ranked 131 p4p, 176 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kiely might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Hammer Smash Face. Nagasaki has chosen Ground Zero (MOP) as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nedser Kiely!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hiroshima Nagasaki!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot lands for Kiely.
Nagasaki tries to bum rush Kiely with a series of wild strikes but Kiely uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kiely looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nagasaki throws a hook but Kiely avoids it easily.
Nagasaki staying out of range there.
Nagasaki throws a front kick that sends Kiely stumbling back into the cage.
Nagasaki connects with the punch.
Nagasaki sizes up Kiely with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kiely misses with a body shot.
Nagasaki lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kiely will feel that in the morning.
Kiely throws a right hand that misses
and Nagasaki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nagasaki misses with a wild body shot.
Nagasaki throws the left hand but Kiely avoids the punch easily.
Nagasaki tried to score with a low kick but Kiely checks it.
Kiely is looking to counter punch.
Nagasaki ducks under a wild hook from Kiely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kiely throws a hook to the side of Nagasaki's head but Nagasaki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jab from Nagasaki.
Kiely lands with a nice body punch.
Nagasaki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagasaki lands with a nice body punch.
Nagasaki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nagasaki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kiely throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kiely throws the left hand but Nagasaki avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Nagasaki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kiely throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nagasaki lands with a kick to the temple. Kiely shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kiely uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kiely avoids the body shot from Nagasaki.
Kiely fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nagasaki connects with a high kick.
 It looks like Nedser Kiely has been cut.
Kiely throws a looping overhand right but Nagasaki ducks down to avoid it.
Nagasaki lands with a straight right. Kiely didn't see that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nagasaki is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kiely moves out of range as Nagasaki strikes.
Kiely throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Kiely misses.
Nagasaki scoring well with a low kick there.
Nagasaki throws a front kick that sends Kiely stumbling back into the cage.
Kiely tries to keep at a distance but Nagasaki has taken the fight into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nagasaki scores with a shot to the side of Kiely's head.
Nagasaki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nagasaki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nagasaki fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nagasaki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nagasaki with the inside leg kick.
Kiely misses with a straight right.
Nagasaki lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nagasaki misses with an uppercut
and Kiely counters with a left to the body.
Nagasaki looks to land a left hand but Kiely moved out of range nicely.
Kiely appears to be looking for a big counter.
Donk. Nagasaki catches Kiely right on the button with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki scores with a leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Kiely. Those never looked like landing.
Kiely throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nagasaki bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nagasaki lands an overhand right.
Nagasaki takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nagasaki connects with a solid leg kick.
Nagasaki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nagasaki slips a jab from Kiely.
Nagasaki smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nagasaki throws a looping overhand right but Kiely ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Kiely was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nagasaki is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kiely had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Nagasaki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kiely.
Kiely keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nagasaki.
Kiely takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kiely tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nagasaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Kiely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Kiely 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nagasaki blocks a jab.
Kiely bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nagasaki swings for the body but Kiely moves out of range.
Donk. Nagasaki catches Kiely right on the button with a cross.
Nagasaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kiely.
Kiely jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kiely moves out of range as Nagasaki strikes.
Nagasaki stuns Kiely with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nagasaki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hiroshima Nagasaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nagasaki throws a lazy right hand but Kiely sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kiely lands with a nice combination. Nagasaki backs away looking to recover.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nagasaki moves out of range as Kiely strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Kiely 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kiely is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nagasaki scores with a head kick. Kiely tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nagasaki throws out a leg kick but Kiely moves out of range and Nagasaki only half commits.
An attempted straight right counter from Kiely misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hiroshima Nagasaki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nedser Kiely's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nagasaki throws a shot from downtown. Kiely moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Kiely on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kiely avoids a kick to the body.
Kiely misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nagasaki.
Kiely throws a body shot but no joy.
Nagasaki throws a hook to the side of Kiely's head but Kiely sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nagasaki swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kiely.
Nagasaki throws a looping overhand right but Kiely ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kiely darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kiely keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nagasaki misses the jab.
Nagasaki tests Kiely's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiely fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nagasaki manages to avoid it.
Kiely uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nagasaki.
Hiroshima Nagasaki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A good leg kick by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kiely takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagasaki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kiely.
Nagasaki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kiely scores with a body shot.
Nagasaki slips under a jab.
Nagasaki fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kiely throws a lazy right hand but Nagasaki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kiely throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki throws a body shot but no joy.
Kiely throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nagasaki delivers a nice body kick.
Kiely misses with a double jab.
Kiely throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nagasaki makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kiely swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nagasaki! But no joy.
Nagasaki looks to throw the jab but Kiely is out of range.
Nagasaki digs a good hook to Kiely's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kiely slips a jab from Nagasaki.
Kiely ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nagasaki dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kiely. That did some damage!
Nagasaki misses with an uppercut. Kiely saw that one coming.
Nagasaki lands with a hook. Kiely tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kiely on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nagasaki. Nagasaki obviously looking to wear him down.
Kiely gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nagasaki blocks a jab.
Nagasaki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nagasaki throws a big shot that misses.
Nagasaki slips under a jab from Kiely.
A big right from Nagasaki misses.
Nagasaki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nagasaki ducks under a wild hook from Kiely.
Nagasaki throws a hook to the side of Kiely's head but Kiely sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kiely getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kiely slips a straight right by Nagasaki.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiely misses with a looping left.
Kiely drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kiely misses with a straight right.
Nagasaki misses with a body punch
and Kiely counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nagasaki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nagasaki scores with a jab. Kiely acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nagasaki throws a jab but it's blocked by Kiely.
A big left from Nagasaki misses.
Nagasaki avoids the body shot from Kiely.
Kiely takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nagasaki connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kiely looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nagasaki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nagasaki wants to land a leg kick but Kiely is out of range.
Kiely misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
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!
Kiely misses with an uppercut.
Kiely bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A head kick misses from Nagasaki.
Kiely throws an overhand right that lands on Nagasaki's shoulder, as Nagasaki tries to avoid the shot.
Nagasaki scores with a jab.
Kiely thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kiely throws a body shot but no joy.
Kiely ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nagasaki moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nagasaki! But no joy.
Kiely on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kiely tries to move into range but Nagasaki moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kiely throws a right hand that Nagasaki ducks under and follows up with a left that Nagasaki also avoids with ease.
Nagasaki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab lands there for Nagasaki.
Kiely swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nagasaki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hiroshima Nagasaki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nedser Kiely's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Nagasaki moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kiely misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kiely was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kiely is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nagasaki.
Kiely moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nagasaki throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki looks to land a left hand but Kiely moved out of range nicely.
Nagasaki connects with a nice looking jab.
Kiely swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nagasaki bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kiely's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagasaki moves in looking to clinch but Kiely pushes him off.
Nagasaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kiely moves away.
It looked like Kiely was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nagasaki.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kiely crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Nagasaki - the referee stops the clock and Kiely gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Nagasaki. Kiely manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nagasaki lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kiely misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiely connects with a body shot that sends Nagasaki's belly button to the back.
Nagasaki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nagasaki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kiely.
Kiely throws a big counter combination but Nagasaki scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nagasaki lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nagasaki gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kiely.
Nagasaki tries to clinch but Kiely moves out of range.
Kiely misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki looks to land a body kick but Kiely moved away.
Kiely on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A swing and a miss from Nagasaki.
Kiely swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nagasaki replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kiely blocks it well.
Kiely misses with a body shot.
Nagasaki tries a head kick but it misses.
Nagasaki misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nagasaki loads up on a big right hand but Kiely slips the punch.
Kiely blocks a jab.
Nagasaki does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kiely avoids the head kick by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kiely sees it coming and avoids it easily.
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!
Nagasaki takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nagasaki takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nagasaki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
An inside leg kick lands from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki staying out of range there.
Kiely misses with a looping right.
Nagasaki scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nagasaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kiely moves away.
Nagasaki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki connects with a high kick.
Nagasaki lands a head kick. Kiely smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nagasaki looks to land a right hand but Kiely moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Kiely misses the target.
Kiely defending well as Nagasaki loads up on a big left hand.
Kiely misses the shot to the body.
Nagasaki throws a hook but Kiely avoids it easily.
Nagasaki lands an overhand right.
Hiroshima Nagasaki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kiely misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nagasaki lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kiely rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nagasaki counters with a body kick.
Nagasaki throws a low kick but Kiely moves out of range easily.
Nagasaki throws a leg kick which misses Kiely's front leg but catches the back leg as Kiely tries to avoid it.
Kiely swats away the attempt to clinch by Nagasaki.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki misses with an uppercut
and Kiely cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nagasaki is looking to clinch.
Kiely throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nagasaki counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A big right from Nagasaki misses.
Kiely defending well as Nagasaki loads up on a big left hand.
Kiely lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nagasaki misses with a body kick.
Kiely will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kiely fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nagasaki manages to avoid it.
Nagasaki pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kiely throws a nice looking combination but Nagasaki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kiely throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nagasaki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kiely paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kiely throwing a counter right hand but Nagasaki manages to avoid it.
Nagasaki lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nagasaki avoids the body shot from Kiely.
Nedser Kiely has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nagasaki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hiroshima Nagasaki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nagasaki has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hiroshima Nagasaki!
Hiroshima Nagasaki thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Nedser Kiely spoke after the fight, saying 'I did not loose this fight, the ref was not watching what was happening. I am bringing LAFC to court.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Padraig Ahearn (ranked 973 p4p, 1549 weight class) and Chris Tosanesti (ranked 138 p4p, 208 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Padraig Ahearn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Tosanesti!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tosanesti gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ahearn lands a left hand.
Tosanesti breaks from the clinch.
Tosanesti fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ahearn, pushing him back against the cage.
Ahearn ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ahearn no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ahearn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ahearn working for submissions but it's allowed Tosanesti to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nice strikes from Tosanesti there.
Nice strikes from Tosanesti there.
Tosanesti lands with a punch from half guard.
Tosanesti lands with a punch from half guard.
Tosanesti is pressing down on Ahearn's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ahearn is holding on for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tosanesti is still trying to improve position.
Ahearn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tosanesti is keen to just control but Ahearn is a slippery customer.
Ahearn actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tosanesti lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tosanesti scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ahearn has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Tosanesti. Oh but Ahearn has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Tosanesti goes limp - he's gone! Ahearn jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Padraig Ahearn!
Chris Tosanesti spoke after the fight, saying 'No worries, guys. The Athletic Commission has just announced my opponent failed his pre-fight drug tests, so the result of this fight will be overturned and declared a No Contest. Big thanks to those of us who continue to fight clean!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Simo Halli (ranked 971 p4p, 466 weight class) and Bora Khan (ranked 148 p4p, 74 weight class). Khan has chosen Tim McGraw - Live Like You Were Dying as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Simo Halli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bora Khan!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halli shoots for a takedown but Khan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Halli.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Halli.
Khan has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simo Halli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Halli has time to react.
Khan looks to score with a jab to the body but Halli is just out of range.
Halli takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Khan cracks Halli with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Khan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Halli.
Halli shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Khan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan scores with a decent looking hook.
Halli misses with a takedown attempt
letting Khan counter with a right hand.
Decent striking displayed by Khan there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Halli closes the distance and clinches up with Khan, looking for a takedown. Halli pushes Khan against the cage but Khan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Khan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bora Khan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halli tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Khan defends well and Halli ends up having to push Khan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Halli misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Khan as Halli tries to tie him up.
A short right from Khan.
Khan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Khan punishes Halli's body with a nice straight punch.
No luck for Halli with that takedown attempt.
Halli shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Khan counters with a nice uppercut.
Halli gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Khan counters with a straight right hand.
Khan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Halli had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Halli with a lazy takedown attempt
and Khan counters with a stiff right hand.
Halli fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Khan scores with a jab. Halli acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halli takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Halli.
Khan scores with a nice right hand.
It looks like Simo Halli has been cut.
Khan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Halli manages to avoid it.
Halli closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Khan did well to prevent Halli getting side control.
We've been hearing that Halli has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Khan wants to stand up but Halli is controlling him.
Halli trying to control the position from guard on top but Khan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Khan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Halli's guard.
Khan forces his way into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan is controlling the pace.
Halli looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Halli slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Halli is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Khan is aware though and is defending well.
Khan postures up.
Khan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Khan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Khan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Khan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bora Khan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Simo Halli's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Halli fails with the takedown
and Khan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Halli scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Halli working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Khan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Khan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Halli wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Khan, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan keeping his opponent close.
Halli looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Halli is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Khan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Halli tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Khan sneaks back into half guard.
Khan holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Halli prevents Khan from improving his position.
Halli is keen to just control but Khan is a slippery customer.
The fighters are battling for position here. Khan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Halli won't allow Khan to sweep him here.
Halli wants to control from the top but Khan keeps moving.
Khan wants to sweep here but Halli controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halli trying to control but Khan is working from the bottom.
Khan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Halli tries for a takedown but Khan circles away easily
and Khan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Halli shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Khan but Khan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simo Halli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Halli misses with a takedown
and Khan counters with a straight right hand.
Halli has his takedown stuffed
and Khan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Halli will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Simo Halli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halli on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Halli shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Khan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halli fails with the takedown
and Khan counters with a straight right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Khan lands a slapping body shot.
Halli fails with the takedown
and Khan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khan scores with a decent looking hook.
Halli shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Khan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd cheers as Khan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Halli doesn't seem phased though.
Khan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Halli at a distance.
Halli looks for a takedown but Khan sprawls well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Halli doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Khan counter with a right hand.
Halli has his takedown stuffed
and Khan counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bora Khan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Simo Halli's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Khan scores with a hook.
Halli gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Khan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Halli looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Khan connects with a crisp jab.
Khan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Halli shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Khan to counter with a crisp jab.
 Halli is rocked!
Halli with a lazy takedown attempt
and Khan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Oh Halli 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 Simo Halli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Halli tries for a takedown but Khan circles away easily
and Khan counters with a crisp right that sends Halli to the canvas! Khan follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bora Khan!
Bora Khan thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Origen Alexandria (ranked 959 p4p, 383 weight class) and Timo Leyton (ranked 133 p4p, 58 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Origen Alexandria!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Timo Leyton!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexandria fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Alexandria leaves Leyton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Leyton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Alexandria's waist but Alexandria gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Leyton off to one side.
Alexandria paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Alexandria shoots in and drives through. Leyton sprawls well.
Leyton tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Alexandria swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Leyton counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Leyton.
Leyton trying to control but Alexandria is working from the bottom.
Alexandria looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Alexandria wants to sweep here but Leyton controlling him for the moment.
Alexandria has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Leyton with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leyton trying to control the position from guard on top but Alexandria is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alexandria preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Leyton scoring with punches to the head and body.
It looks like Origen Alexandria has been cut.
Leyton wants to control from the top but Alexandria keeps moving.
Leyton pushes down on Alexandria's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Alexandria is pressing down on Leyton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Leyton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Alexandria works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Alexandria not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alexandria utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leyton trying to control but Alexandria is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexandria looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alexandria is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Alexandria lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Leyton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alexandria manages to get himself to full guard.
Leyton won't allow Alexandria to sweep him here.
Leyton working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Alexandria's head.
Leyton postures up in Alexandria's guard and throws a big left but Alexandria blocks it.
Alexandria controlling Leyton's posture.
Alexandria wants to stand but Leyton is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leyton throwing strikes from guard but Alexandria blocks nicely.
Leyton is looking to work some ground and pound but Alexandria has wrist control.
Alexandria is trying to keep Leyton in close.
Leyton engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leyton makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Leyton postures up.
Leyton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Alexandria is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Leyton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Alexandria being controlled here, momentarily.
Leyton wants to control from the top but Alexandria keeps moving.
Leyton lands a couple of digs.
Leyton landing some decent shots from guard.
Leyton postures up in Alexandria's guard and throws a big left but Alexandria blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Leyton's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Leyton wants to control from the top but Alexandria keeps moving.
Alexandria wants to sweep here but Leyton controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Timo Leyton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Origen Alexandria's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Leyton shoots in but no luck this time.
Leyton looks to land a left hand but Alexandria moved out of range nicely.
Alexandria throws a combination. Leyton tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Alexandria lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Leyton has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Leyton and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Leyton shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Alexandria is in trouble now - Leyton has advanced to mount!
Leyton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The referee warns Alexandria that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Alexandria is in a horrible position here. Leyton smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leyton connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Alexandria is rocked!
Leyton cracks Alexandria with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Timo Leyton!
In his post fight interview, Timo Leyton started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Matija Maestro (ranked 109 p4p, 890 weight class) and Lars Kay (ranked 20 p4p, 99 weight class). Maestro comes into the arena with Shortwire - Reconfig blaring out of the sound system. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matija Maestro!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lars Kay!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maestro takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kay throws a hook but Maestro avoids it easily.
Kay ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kay tries to clinch
and Maestro counters with a nice body shot.
Kay tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maestro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kay closes this distance looking for a takedown but Maestro circles away.
Maestro clobbers Kay with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kay shoots and misses
and Maestro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maestro feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Maestro passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kay felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kay tries to improve position but can't.
Kay is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Maestro is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Maestro wants to control the pace but Kay is squirming around nicely.
Kay is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maestro avoids the attempt from Kay to control.
Maestro controlling from mount.
Kay regains half guard.
Maestro is working for a kimura but Kay is defending it quite comfortably.
Kay wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Maestro with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kay actively working from the bottom here.
Kay wants to improve his position but Maestro is controlling well.
Kay looking for submissions off his back.
Maestro controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Maestro is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kay regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maestro not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kay looking for subs off his back but Maestro has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Maestro sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Maestro is looking to take a break and control but Kay is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kay looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kay moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matija Maestro dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Maestro lands a two punch combo.
Kay takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Maestro cracks Kay with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A telegraphed right hand from Maestro misses the target.
Maestro fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kay takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kay doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Maestro looks to land a right hand but Kay moved out of range.
Maestro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kay can do to turn this around?
Nice defenses there by Maestro.
Kay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maestro moves away.
Maestro lands a nice looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kay takes a jab right on the kisser.
Matija Maestro is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kay uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maestro.
Maestro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kay fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Maestro closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Maestro lands in his opponent's guard.
Kay looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kay has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Maestro is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kay.
Maestro staying calm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maestro advances to full mount.
Kay is desperately trying to improve his position but Maestro has a good base and remains in mount.
Kay is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Maestro controlling the pace for now.
Maestro manages to capitalize on a mistake by Kay to take his back!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maestro is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Kay is defending well though. Maestro let's go of the attempt for now.
Kay is trying to break free.
Maestro working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Kay is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Maestro has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Kay taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matija Maestro!
Matija Maestro retains his featherweight title!
An out of breath Matija Maestro thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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