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EMPIRE 17: Johnson vs Feretti PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rey Mackaroy (ranked 4948 p4p, 5289 weight class) and Hasbulla Nurmagomedov (ranked 563 p4p, 579 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rey Mackaroy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hasbulla Nurmagomedov!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Alyssa Summers and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nurmagomedov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mackaroy circles away.
Mackaroy throws a head kick but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mackaroy.
A nice leg kick from Mackaroy, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nurmagomedov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nurmagomedov closes the distance and clinches.
Nurmagomedov is looking for a takedown.
Nurmagomedov has hold of one of Mackaroy's legs. Mackaroy is fighting the takedown attempt but Nurmagomedov gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Nurmagomedov postures up and lands a big shot to Mackaroy's brow.
Nurmagomedov throws a big right hand that misses.
Mackaroy wants to stand and escape but Nurmagomedov is having none of it.
Nurmagomedov throws an elbow that misses. Mackaroy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nurmagomedov's guard. Nice move by Mackaroy!
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!
Nurmagomedov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mackaroy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nurmagomedov is pulling down on Mackaroy's head. It's preventing any offense from Mackaroy, at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mackaroy postures up in Nurmagomedov's guard and throws a big left but Nurmagomedov blocks it.
Mackaroy stopping the sweep attempt from Nurmagomedov.
Mackaroy wants to get up but he can't break Nurmagomedov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Nurmagomedov keeping moving, preventing Mackaroy from controlling successfully.
Nurmagomedov is controlling Mackaroy's posture.
Mackaroy wanted to stand there but Nurmagomedov had control of the position.
Mackaroy stopping the sweep attempt from Nurmagomedov.
Mackaroy trying to control but Nurmagomedov is working from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov looking for a sweep. Not yet Nurmagomedov, not yet.
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.
Nurmagomedov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nurmagomedov takes the fight into the clinch.
Nurmagomedov has picked Mackaroy up - he's going for a ride! Nurmagomedov dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Mackaroy tries to kick Nurmagomedov off but Nurmagomedov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mackaroy actively working from the bottom here.
Nurmagomedov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mackaroy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mackaroy looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mackaroy actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mackaroy has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Nurmagomedov is on him like a limpet, forcing Mackaroy back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov has Mackaroy pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Nurmagomedov pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Mackaroy tumbling to the mat - Nurmagomedov dives into Mackaroy's guard.
Nurmagomedov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nurmagomedov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nurmagomedov wants to pass the guard but Mackaroy is keeping the position.
Mackaroy keeping moving, preventing Nurmagomedov from controlling successfully.
Mackaroy isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Nurmagomedov stacks Mackaroy on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Nurmagomedov!
Mackaroy pushes Nurmagomedov away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Nurmagomedov gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Nurmagomedov landing strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Mackaroy struggling a bit here.
Mackaroy takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Mackaroy is breathing heavily.
Nurmagomedov wants to control but Mackaroy is keeping him busy.
Nurmagomedov scoring with punches and elbows.
Check out the look on Nurmagomedov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Nurmagomedov cracks Mackaroy with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Nurmagomedov working the head and body with strikes.
 Mackaroy is rocked!
A big shot lands for Nurmagomedov! That's hurt Mackaroy! Will he recover? Nurmagomedov fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hasbulla Nurmagomedov!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dominick Hasek (ranked 4383 p4p, 4461 weight class) and Nameless Unknown (ranked 376 p4p, 381 weight class). Dominick Hasek has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dominick Hasek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nameless Unknown!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Steve Montenegro and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Hasek.
Unknown is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Unknown avoids the head kick by Hasek.
A nice side step and Unknown releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hasek misses with a combination
and Unknown counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hasek shoots in for a double leg but Unknown sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hasek tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A nice side step and Unknown releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hasek.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Unknown moves away from the strike by Hasek.
Unknown is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hasek with a body shot.
Unknown tries to sprawl but Hasek drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Unknown really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hasek. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hasek is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Unknown sees it coming and defends easily.
Hasek wants to control but Unknown is keeping him busy.
Hasek is controlling the pace.
Unknown is trying to get back to full guard.
Hasek missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Unknown blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hasek.
Hasek slows the pace down in half guard.
Hasek missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Unknown keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hasek is trying to control the action in half guard but Unknown is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dominick Hasek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hasek has his takedown stuffed
and Unknown counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dominick Hasek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hasek finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hasek fails with the takedown
letting Unknown counter with a right hand.
Hasek with a lazy takedown attempt
and Unknown counters with a right hand to the body.
Hasek is breathing heavily.
Hasek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Unknown manages to avoid it.
Hasek backing away here, and Unknown unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hasek moves into the clinch.
Unknown is trying to break the clinch but Hasek is controlling him.
Unknown is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hasek breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hasek misses with a takedown
enabling Unknown to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hasek tries to clinch but Unknown moves away
and Unknown counters with a left to the body.
Hasek with a poor takedown
and Unknown counters with a nice body shot.
Hasek tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Unknown counters with a left to the body.
Hasek tries to clinch but Unknown moves away
and Unknown makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hasek moves to clinch but Unknown breaks away
and Unknown cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hasek with a poor takedown
and Unknown counters with a nice body shot.
Hasek shoots and misses
and Unknown counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nameless Unknown dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hasek closes the distance looking to clinch
and Unknown counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hasek with a poor takedown
and Unknown counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hasek thinking.
Hasek misses with a takedown
and Unknown counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Unknown is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hasek rather than just go for the knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hasek fails with the takedown
and Unknown counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dominick Hasek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hasek fails with the takedown
and Unknown counters with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hasek tries to clinch up
and Unknown counters with a right hand to the body.
Hasek wants to clinch
and Unknown counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hasek throws a sloppy head kick
and Unknown counters with a left to the body.
Hasek with a poor takedown
and Unknown counters with a nice body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hasek. Unknown does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Unknown stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Unknown wants it to stay on the feet.
Hasek misses with a combination
and Unknown counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hasek fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hasek throws a leg kick
and Unknown counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hasek misses with a takedown
and Unknown counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hasek is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hasek shoots and misses
and Unknown counters with a two punch combo.
Unknown has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hasek fails with the takedown
and Unknown counters with a three punch combo that has Hasek backing up. Hasek nods at Unknown to acknowledge the strikes.
Hasek misses with a takedown attempt
and Unknown counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hasek with a lazy takedown attempt
and Unknown counters with a left to the body.
Hasek doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Unknown counters with a nice body shot.
Hasek misses with a takedown attempt
and Unknown counters with a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hasek has his takedown stuffed
and Unknown counters with a left to the body.
Hasek shoots and misses
and Unknown counters with a left to the body.
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!
Hasek fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hasek throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Unknown counters with a left and a right that stings Hasek.
Hasek tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Unknown counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hasek shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Unknown counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nameless Unknown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Hasek fails with the takedown
and Unknown counters with a nice body shot.
Unknown has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Nameless Unknown seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hasek throws a head kick that misses.
Hasek takes the fight into the clinch.
Unknown jumps guard but Hasek stands there with Unknown around his waist. Unknown gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hasek tries to pull guard but Unknown holds him up against the cage and eventually Hasek drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Unknown manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hasek darts in trying to clinch
and Unknown counters with a three punch combo that has Hasek backing up. Hasek nods at Unknown to acknowledge the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hasek tries for a takedown but Unknown circles away easily
and Unknown counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dominick Hasek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hasek with a poor takedown
and Unknown counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hasek has his takedown stuffed
and Unknown counters with a nice uppercut.
Dominick Hasek is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hasek has his takedown stuffed
and Unknown counters with a left to the body.
Nameless Unknown is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Unknown circles away from the clinch attempt
and Unknown counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hasek misses with a takedown attempt
and Unknown counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hasek thinking.
Hasek doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Unknown counters with a left to the body.
Hasek swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Unknown counters with a left to the body.
Hasek fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Unknown is looking for the big counter here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hasek tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Unknown connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hasek tries to close the distance and clinch but Unknown swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Unknown throws a fast counter high kick but Hasek manages to duck under it in time.
Hasek with a lazy takedown attempt
and Unknown makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Unknown is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hasek misses with a takedown attempt
and Unknown counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hasek falls off balance throwing a combination
and Unknown connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hasek looks to clinch
and Unknown counters with a left to the body.
Hasek misses with a takedown attempt
and Unknown cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hasek shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Unknown connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hasek fails with the takedown
and Unknown counters with a thumping low kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hasek doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Unknown makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nameless Unknown comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Unknown winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 25:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 25:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nameless Unknown!
Nameless Unknown gave a mention to Pressed Perfect Laundry in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hassan Mohammad (ranked 4426 p4p, 3513 weight class) and Bronson Wade (ranked 519 p4p, 448 weight class). 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hassan Mohammad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bronson Wade!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Bruno Lombardi and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wade bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mohammad pushes Wade away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Wade gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Mohammad knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wade on the ground.
Wade wants to control but Mohammad is keeping him busy.
Mohammad tries to escape but Wade is in control.
Mohammad is being controlled here.
Wade is trying to get an arm triangle but Mohammad is defending well.
Wade prevents Mohammad from escaping the position.
Wade looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mohammad on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mohammad tries to get out of the position.
Wade happy to just control the position for now.
Wade trying to control the position but Mohammad is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wade prevents Mohammad from escaping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wade is looking to take a break and control but Mohammad is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mohammad wants to get back to his feet.
Wade is looking to take a break and control but Mohammad is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mohammad pushes Wade away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Wade gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Mohammad has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Mohammad is looking to get back to his feet here but Wade is keeping cool and he's managed to take Mohammad's back.
Mohammad is trying to get back to his feet but Wade has full control of the position and if anything, Mohammad has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wade loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Mohammad hold on?
Wade is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Mohammad with him. Mohammad is trying to defend but Wade has an arm under the chin now! Mohammad grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bronson Wade!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Niamajla Gnilrets (ranked 2729 p4p, 3401 weight class) and Pierce Freeman (ranked 284 p4p, 334 weight class). Freeman has chosen Hammerhead Entrance Song as his entrance music. Niamajla Gnilrets looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Niamajla Gnilrets!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pierce Freeman!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jonathan Paton and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Freeman stuns Gnilrets with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gnilrets looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Gnilrets throws a jab but it's blocked by Freeman.
Freeman is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gnilrets with a body shot.
Freeman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Freeman thuds a left hand into Gnilrets's body.
Freeman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gnilrets manages to avoid it.
Gnilrets throws an off balance right hand
and Freeman counters with a nice body shot.
Freeman's coach down at Canucks Combat Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Freeman's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Freeman thuds a left hand into Gnilrets's body.
Gnilrets keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Freeman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gnilrets moves away.
Freeman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Freeman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Freeman jabs at Gnilrets's body.
Gnilrets keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Freeman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gnilrets doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Freeman has closed the distance and engaged Gnilrets in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman stalling in the clinch but Gnilrets improves position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gnilrets as Freeman tries to tie him up.
Freeman seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Gnilrets creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Freeman is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gnilrets is keeping busy.
Freeman blocks an elbow strike.
Freeman looking to stall.
Freeman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gnilrets throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gnilrets misses with a knee to the head.
Freeman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Freeman blocks the elbow strike.
Freeman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Freeman taking a breather.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gnilrets throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gnilrets throws an elbow but misses.
Freeman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gnilrets fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Freeman misses with a body shot.
Gnilrets takes a swing at Freeman's ribcage but misses.
Freeman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gnilrets.
Gnilrets misses with a right hand
and Freeman counters with a two punch combo.
Gnilrets is rocked!
Freeman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Oh Gnilrets is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Freeman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Freeman scores with a jab to the body.
Freeman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Freeman lands a nice hook to Gnilrets's body. Gnilrets takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Freeman lands a nice shot to the body.
Freeman scores with a body shot.
Freeman feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Gnilrets crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Pierce Freeman!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Pierce Freeman made sure he mentioned Bondi MMA 🏝️, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stavros Sotoropoulis (ranked 3034 p4p, 2976 weight class) and Alban Millediou (ranked 400 p4p, 394 weight class). Stavros Sotoropoulis could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Alban Millediou's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Stavros Sotoropoulis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alban Millediou!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Russell Pearce and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Millediou gets a takedown into half guard.
Millediou prevents Sotoropoulis from standing back up.
Millediou controlling the action here.
Sotoropoulis wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Millediou is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Millediou passes the guard and advances to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Millediou can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sotoropoulis is looking to escape.
Millediou looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sotoropoulis wants to try and get back to his feet.
Millediou with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Millediou is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Sotoropoulis is surviving well by controlling Millediou's body position as best he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Millediou is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Sotoropoulis to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Sotoropoulis shrugs it off.
Sotoropoulis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Millediou on the ground.
Millediou throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Sotoropoulis has his hands clasped together but Millediou breaks the hold and Sotoropoulis is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Millediou!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alban Millediou!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ihme Mies (ranked 2412 p4p, 3939 weight class) and Dean Herb (ranked 352 p4p, 508 weight class). Ihme Mies has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ihme Mies!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dean Herb!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Joseph Jones and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Herb shoots and misses
and Mies counters with a stiff right hand.
Mies scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mies connects with a right hand. Herb shakes it off.
Mies definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Herb gets tackled into the cage by Mies. Mies maintains the clinch.
Mies lands a hook to the side of the head.
Herb is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mies is defending well.
Mies working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Herb takes a shot to the head.
Mies is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ihme Mies has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dean Herb.
Mies softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Mies.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Herb is looking to take this one to the mat.
Herb goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mies prevents it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short right from Mies on the inside.
 Herb is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mies lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Herb is still on wobbly legs! Can Mies finish him?
Herb is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mies lands a big right hand that drops Herb! The killer instinct kicks in and Mies finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Mies!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ihme Mies!
Ihme Mies tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ewgenju Scorfna (ranked 2694 p4p, 3582 weight class) and Cilli Dinler (ranked 355 p4p, 455 weight class). Dinler has chosen Paperplanes - M.I.A. as his entrance music. Cilli Dinler will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ewgenju Scorfna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Cilli Dinler!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Lou da Vinci and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scorfna slips a jab and a cross from Dinler.
Scorfna takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dinler misses with a head kick.
Scorfna takes a kick to the side of the head.
Dinler misses with a body kick.
Dinler throws a front kick that sends Scorfna stumbling back into the cage.
Dinler lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A solid body kick from Dinler.
Scorfna 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dinler pulls Scorfna in close to his closed guard and prevents Scorfna from doing any damage or advancing position.
Scorfna looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Scorfna preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scorfna passes Dinler's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Scorfna looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Scorfna passes to full mount!
Scorfna working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Dinler turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Scorfna off and cradles Dinler's limp body as Scorfna celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Ewgenju Scorfna!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ewgenju Scorfna made sure he mentioned Seventh Circle Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pinky Eye (ranked 2384 p4p, 3291 weight class) and Tagir Magomedov (ranked 312 p4p, 419 weight class). Eye comes to the cage accompanied by Antti Tuisku - Grind mayhem. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pinky Eye!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Tagir Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Steve Montenegro and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Eye shoots in but Magomedov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Eye definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Magomedov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Eyes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Magomedov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Eye.
No joy there for Magomedov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Eye misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Magomedov throws out a counter right but Eye avoids it with no problem.
Magomedov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Magomedov.
Eye just misses with a punch to the body.
Magomedov thuds a left hand into Eye's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magomedov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Eye attempts a counter takedown but Magomedov avoids it well and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eye goes for a double leg but Magomedov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Magomedov continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pinky Eye. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eye breaks the clinch.
Eye showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Magomedov.
Magomedov cracks Eye with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Magomedov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Eye has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Magomedov.
Magomedov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Eye counters with a single leg into guard. Magomedov didn't expect that.
Magomedov is wriggling around but Eye manages to pass to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eye seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eye is looking to take a break and control but Magomedov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Eye working Magomedov over with strikes.
Eye scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Eye is nestled in close to Magomedov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Magomedov is trying to stand up here but Eye is controlling him well.
Eye is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Magomedov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Eye.
Magomedov wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eye seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Magomedov is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Pinky Eye!
Pinky Eye decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shi Woo Lee (ranked 1547 p4p, 2000 weight class) and Jona Qarase (ranked 167 p4p, 215 weight class). Qarase has chosen Tavaka by Voqa Kei Munia as his entrance music. Jona Qarase has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Shi Woo Lee's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shi Woo Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jona Qarase!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Alyssa Summers and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee connects with a single shot there.
Qarase lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lee clobbers Qarase with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jona Qarase seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Qarase loads up on a big right hand but Lee slips the punch.
Qarase steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Qarase lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Qarase connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lee's hands.
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
Qarase misses with a straight right.
Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Qarase's shoulder, as Qarase tries to avoid the shot.
Qarase throws a jab but it's blocked by Lee.
Lee looks to land a left hand but Qarase moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circling - Qarase throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Qarase misses the target.
The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Qarase misses with a looping right.
Lee is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Qarase.
Qarase throws a hook to the side of Lee's head but Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lee misses with a hook. Qarase ducked under it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Qarase.
Lee tries to counter by clinching up but Qarase breaks away and moves out of range.
A slow jab from Qarase misses its intended target.
Lee is looking to counter the offense by Qarase and move into the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Qarase.
Lee throws a good cross that connects.
Qarase scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Qarase might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Lee throws out a powerful jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Qarase moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Qarase throws a hook but Lee avoids it easily.
Lee tries to counter by clinching up but Qarase breaks away and moves out of range.
Qarase looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.
Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Qarase.
Qarase throws out a counter right but Lee avoids it with no problem.
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
Lee seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Qarase throws out the jab.
Qarase misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely.
Lee seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Lee drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Qarase cracks Lee with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Qarase throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Qarase waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Qarase misses its intended target.
Lee is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Qarase.
Lee goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lee falls off balance throwing a combination
and Qarase counters with a right hand to the body.
Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Qarase.
Lee tries to move into range but Qarase moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A swing and a miss from Qarase.
Lee tries to counter by clinching up but Qarase breaks away and moves out of range.
Lee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Qarase.
A slow jab from Qarase misses its intended target.
Lee scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Qarase misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Qarase misses with a hook.
Lee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Qarase.
Lee is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Qarase.
Lee walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Qarase throws a looping overhand right but Lee ducks down to avoid it.
Qarase misses with an uppercut.
Lee defending well as Qarase loads up on a big left hand.
Lee definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Qarase does a little dance to reset his feet.
Qarase slips under a jab.
The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Qarase swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lee.
Lee throws a jab when Qarase was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jona Qarase dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Qarase throws a big shot that misses.
Qarase takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lee misses the jab.
Qarase throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Qarase has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Qarase waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.
Lee looks to throw the jab but Qarase is out of range.
Qarase loads up on a big right hand but Lee slips the punch.
Qarase looks to land a right hand but Lee moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Qarase walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lee uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Qarase has time to react.
Qarase throws an overhand right that lands on Lee's shoulder, as Lee tries to avoid the shot.
Lee is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Qarase.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
Qarase looks to land a right hand but Lee moved out of range.
Lee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Qarase.
Lee tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Qarase manages to circle out of the way.
Qarase misses with a looping left.
Qarase misses with a straight right.
Qarase connects with a single shot there.
A big left from Qarase misses.
Qarase throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Qarase throws an overhand right that lands on Lee's shoulder, as Lee tries to avoid the shot.
Qarase connects with a nice looking jab.
A slow jab from Lee misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Qarase misses with a body shot.
Lee is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Qarase.
Qarase looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Qarase misses with a looping left.
Lee seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Qarase lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Qarase.
Lee connects with a body shot that sends Qarase's belly button to the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Qarase swinging wildly here.
Qarase looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.
Qarase throws a hook but Lee avoids it easily.
Qarase throws a big shot that misses.
Qarase scores with a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee defending well as Qarase loads up on a big left hand.
Qarase misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely.
Lee blocks a jab.
Lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Qarase.
A little jabbing left from Qarase on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lee throws a hook to the side of Qarase's head but Qarase sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Qarase throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.
Lee tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Qarase manages to circle out of the way.
A telegraphed right hand from Lee misses the target.
A big right from Lee misses.
Qarase looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Qarase drops Lee with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Lee looks back up at him and smiles so Qarase waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Lee is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee connects with a body shot that sends Qarase's belly button to the back.
Qarase is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee moves out of range as Qarase strikes.
Nice defenses there by Lee.
Qarase jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Qarase throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee is looking to counter the offense by Qarase and move into the clinch.
Qarase slips under a jab from Lee.
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice straight punches there by Qarase. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Qarase.
Jona Qarase seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Qarase drops Lee with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Lee looks back up at him and smiles so Qarase waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Oh Lee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Qarase fakes the body blow, causing Lee to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Lee goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jona Qarase!
Our winner, Jona Qarase, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jason Johnson (ranked 1543 p4p, 2039 weight class) and Blanco Feretti (ranked 216 p4p, 269 weight class). Feretti is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Paky - rozzi. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Blanco Feretti was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jason Johnson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Blanco Feretti!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Lou da Vinci and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Feretti tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson thuds his right hand into Feretti's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A cross from Johnson lands.
Feretti clinches with his opponent.
Feretti is trying to pull guard but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Feretti decides to pull guard.
Johnson wants to stand and escape but instead Feretti has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Johnson being controlled here, momentarily.
Johnson is looking to stand up but Feretti isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Feretti tries to pass.
Johnson kicks Feretti off and gets to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Feretti ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Feretti tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Feretti fails in his attempt to clinch.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Feretti closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Feretti tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Johnson smiles and moves away.
Johnson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Johnson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Feretti looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Feretti tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson gets tackled into the cage by Feretti. Feretti maintains the clinch.
Feretti tries to pull guard but Johnson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jason Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blanco Feretti.
Feretti is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Johnson to keep the fight standing.
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Feretti gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Feretti tries to pull guard but Johnson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
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!
Johnson drops Feretti with a beautiful combination! Feretti stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Johnson is looking for the KO!
Feretti is rocked!
 It looks like Blanco Feretti has been cut.
Feretti leaves his chin hanging out and Johnson seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Feretti crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jason Johnson!
Jason Johnson retains his welterweight title!
Jason Johnson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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