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ENIGMA 132 SPOOKTACULAR PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Draganov (ranked 1664 p4p, 1889 weight class) and Rudolf Meine (ranked 224 p4p, 253 weight class). Ivan Draganov has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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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 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ivan Draganov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rudolf Meine!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Lou da Vinci and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Meine. Draganov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Draganov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Meine lands a lovely overhand right.
Meine misses with a low kick.
Draganov throws a jab when Meine was well out of range.
Meine is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Draganov.
Draganov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Draganov lands a head kick!
Draganov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Draganov tries a head kick but it misses.
Meine fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ivan Draganov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Draganov tries a head kick but it misses.
Meine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Draganov.
Meine misses with a series of wild punches.
Draganov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hare of the Dog Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Meine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Draganov.
Draganov looks to throw the jab but Meine is out of range.
A head kick from Draganov lands but Meine takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Draganov 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 Meine has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Meine and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Draganov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Draganov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Draganov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Meine.
Draganov swings for the body but Meine moves out of range.
Draganov gets tackled into the cage by Meine. Meine maintains the clinch.
A body shot lands from Draganov.
Meine lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Draganov breaks the clinch.
Draganov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Draganov blocks a low kick nicely.
Meine darts in and clinches Draganov up against the cage.
Meine gets through Draganov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Draganov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Meine gets through Draganov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Meine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Draganov manages to break the clinch.
Draganov throws a body punch but Meine moves out of range.
Draganov misses with a head kick.
Draganov lands the left hand.
Draganov throws a leg kick which misses Meine's front leg but catches the back leg as Meine tries to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meine moves out of range of the body kick.
Meine scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Draganov throws a half hearted mid kick.
A swing and a miss from Meine.
Draganov scores with a leg kick.
Draganov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Meine in his tracks.
Draganov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Draganov closes the distance and clinches.
Draganov takes a shot to the head.
Meine lands with a short shot to the head.
Draganov has a couple of punches blocked by Meine.
Draganov lands a nice uppercut.
Draganov throws a head punch that misses.
Meine jumps guard but Draganov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Meine works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right handed body shot lands from Meine.
A nice right hand lands inside from Draganov.
Draganov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Draganov lands with a light punch inside.
Meine tries a body shot but Draganov blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Meine.
Draganov breaks from the clinch.
Draganov misses with a wild body shot.
Draganov wants to slow Meine down by chopping away at his legs.
Meine scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice uppercut there from Meine.
Draganov takes one to the side of the head.
Meine is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Draganov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Draganov breaks the clinch.
Draganov throws a leg kick but Meine sees it coming and moves out of range.
Draganov takes a swing at Meine's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Meine darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Draganov works the jab nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Meine slips under a jab.
Draganov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Draganov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Draganov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Draganov misses with a hook. Meine ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Draganov looks to land a right hand but Meine moved out of range.
Draganov looks to throw the jab but Meine is out of range.
Meine pivots, looking for a leg kick but Draganov is out of range and Meine settles back down.
Meine looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A swing and a miss from Draganov.
Draganov connects with a solid leg kick.
Draganov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Meine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Draganov.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Meine.
Draganov has a couple of punches blocked by Meine.
Meine lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Draganov manages to break the clinch.
Meine throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Meine finds it's way through Draganov's defenses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Meine ducks under a wild hook from Draganov.
Meine throws a hook but Draganov avoids it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Draganov.
Good work by Meine as he checks the leg kick.
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 Ivan Draganov will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Meine connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Meine dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Draganov walks into a left hand.
Draganov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Meine.
Draganov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ivan Draganov is winning the standup battle so far.
Draganov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Meine.
Meine lands a right hook to the body.
Meine takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Meine avoids the head kick by Draganov.
Draganov slips a jab from Meine.
A quick step to the side and Draganov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Draganov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Draganov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Draganov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Draganov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Meine lands with a cross.
Draganov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Meine darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Draganov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Draganov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Meine.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Draganov lands a slapping body shot.
Draganov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Meine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Draganov was well out of range. Poor timing from Meine.
Draganov moves into the clinch.
Rudolf Meine seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Draganov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Draganov misses with a punch to the body.
Draganov breaks from the clinch.
Draganov is looking to chop away at Meine's legs.
Meine misses with an attempted mid kick.
Meine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Draganov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Draganov throws a body punch but Meine moves out of range.
Meine is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Meine scoring well with a low kick there.
Meine throws a quick inside leg kick.
Draganov looks to land a body kick but Meine moved away.
Meine moves away from the strike by Draganov.
Draganov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Meine.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Draganov throws the left hand but Meine avoids the punch easily.
Meine wants to counter with a clinch but Draganov pushes him away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Meine checks a leg kick nicely.
Meine takes a jab right on the kisser.
Draganov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Meine swinging wildly here.
Draganov wants to slow Meine down by chopping away at his legs.
Meine avoids the body shot from Draganov.
Meine throws a body shot but no joy.
Meine explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Meine throws a head kick that misses.
Draganov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Draganov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Draganov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Meine scores with a shot to the side of Draganov's head.
Meine tries to work over Draganov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Draganov prevents a body shot from Meine.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Draganov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Meine backwards.
Meine lands a hook that snaps the head of Draganov backwards.
Draganov lands a shot to the body.
Meine lands a nice uppercut.
Meine misses with some punches.
Draganov scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Meine.
Draganov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Meine backwards.
Meine throws a punch but it's blocked by Draganov.
Meine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Draganov scores with a shoulder strike.
Meine working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Meine makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Meine lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Draganov prevents a body shot from Meine.
Draganov breaks the clinch.
Draganov moves out of range of the leg kick from Meine.
Meine lands with a good body shot.
Draganov closes the distance and clinches.
Draganov can't find room to land a body shot as Meine controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meine lands a nice shot to the body.
Meine's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Draganov tries to throw a body punch but Meine avoids it by throwing Draganov back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Draganov.
A nice left hand lands by Draganov.
Meine struggles to land a body shot inside as Draganov controls his hands.
Draganov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Meine backwards.
Meine is trying to stall.
Draganov misses with a hook from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Meine.
Draganov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A telegraphed right hand from Meine misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Draganov. Meine does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Meine misses.
Meine avoids a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Meine pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Draganov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Draganov lands a glancing blow to the side of Meine's head.
Meine has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Draganov.
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 Ivan Draganov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Meine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Draganov moves away.
And Draganov counters with a quick kick to the body but Meine blocks it.
Meine scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Draganov clinches up against the cage.
Draganov pushes Meine back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Draganov swings wildly with an uppercut but Meine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Meine scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Meine throws a punch but it's blocked by Draganov.
Draganov scores with a shot to the side of Meine's head.
Draganov can't break the clinch.
Draganov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Draganov has managed to clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Meine creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Draganov scores with a shoulder strike.
Draganov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Meine backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Draganov lands with a right to the head.
Meine is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Draganov is keeping busy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Draganov.
Meine misses with the head strike.
Meine tries to work over Draganov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rudolf Meine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Meine misses with the head strike.
Draganov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Meine presses Draganov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Meine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Meine lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Meine on the inside.
Draganov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Draganov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Meine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Draganov misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Meine.
A head punch on the inside from Draganov fails to land.
Draganov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Draganov tries to break free but Meine pushes him back against the cage.
Meine gets through Draganov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Draganov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Meine.
Draganov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Draganov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Meine lands with a right to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meine lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meine throws a head punch that misses.
Draganov misses with a punch to the body.
Draganov lands with a short shot to the head.
Draganov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Draganov throws a leg kick but Meine moved away.
Meine cracks Draganov with a good jab.
Meine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Draganov was well out of range. Poor timing from Meine.
Draganov misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Meine. Draganov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Meine misses with a body shot
and Draganov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Draganov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Meine gets tackled into the cage by Draganov. Draganov maintains the clinch.
Meine lands an uppercut.
Meine misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Draganov lands with a light punch inside.
Meine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Draganov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Draganov scores with a head kick. Meine tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Draganov moves into the clinch.
Meine cracks Draganov with a nice body shot.
Meine throws a head punch that misses.
Draganov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Draganov breaks the clinch.
Draganov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Meine.
Meine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Draganov.
Draganov checks a leg kick.
Meine lands with a shot to the body.
Draganov throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Draganov takes one to the side of the head.
Meine takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Meine shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meine looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Meine throws a wild body kick that Draganov sees coming a mile off.
Draganov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Draganov lunges at Meine with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Meine's hand.
Ivan Draganov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Draganov defending well as Meine loads up on a big left hand.
Draganov misses with a body kick.
Draganov throws a leg kick which misses Meine's front leg but catches the back leg as Meine tries to avoid it.
Draganov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Meine, pushing him back against the cage.
Draganov gets through Meine's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Draganov takes a shot to the head.
Draganov misses with a body punch.
Draganov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Draganov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Draganov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Meine backwards.
Meine lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Meine goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Meine presses Draganov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Meine.
Meine misses with a body punch.
Draganov lands with a left to the head.
Meine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Meine tries to work over Draganov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ivan Draganov.
Well Draganov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Draganov!
Ivan Draganov bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kentrail Colamarino (ranked 1379 p4p, 1433 weight class) and Cormac McCarthy (ranked 179 p4p, 184 weight class). Cormac McCarthy acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kentrail Colamarino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cormac McCarthy!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Dean Styles and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCarthy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Colamarino is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCarthy.
McCarthy drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Colamarino is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked McCarthy off and has taken his back!
McCarthy is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCarthy keeps trying to improve his position.
McCarthy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Colamarino has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of McCarthy's body.
McCarthy tries to escape but Colamarino has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Colamarino is not going to allow McCarthy to sit and survive in this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy tries to escape but Colamarino has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
McCarthy defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Colamarino's arms.
McCarthy tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
McCarthy is just holding on here. Colamarino manages to take his back.
Colamarino controls the action.
McCarthy wants to control his opponent's hands but Colamarino gets his hands free.
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.
McCarthy is really stuck here.
McCarthy trying to control but not successfully.
McCarthy is really stuck here.
Colamarino really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for McCarthy.
McCarthy rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are battling for position here. McCarthy manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
McCarthy looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Colamarino puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Colamarino in particular looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy wants to improve his position but Colamarino is controlling well.
McCarthy is doing well to control the position and prevent Colamarino from advancing to side control.
McCarthy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. McCarthy manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Colamarino is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Colamarino is fighting to break McCarthy's control of his arms but McCarthy is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
McCarthy is trying to keep Colamarino in close.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Colamarino seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Colamarino stuns McCarthy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Colamarino takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Colamarino connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McCarthy scores with a jab.
Kentrail Colamarino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCarthy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Colamarino circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCarthy. Colamarino does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCarthy changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Colamarino looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Colamarino is trying to control McCarthy's posture but McCarthy avoids it.
McCarthy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Colamarino keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cormac McCarthy will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McCarthy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCarthy throws a jab but it's blocked by Colamarino.
Colamarino scores with a leg kick.
McCarthy swings widly with a right hand
and Colamarino counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McCarthy dives in and scores a takedown into Colamarino's guard.
McCarthy trying to control the position from guard on top but Colamarino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCarthy is looking to work some ground and pound but Colamarino has wrist control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw McCarthy working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
McCarthy throwing strikes from guard but Colamarino blocks nicely.
McCarthy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy wants to control from the top but Colamarino keeps moving.
Cormac McCarthy has got the better of the ground game so far.
McCarthy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Colamarino is keeping the position for now.
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.
Colamarino is controlling McCarthy's posture.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McCarthy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McCarthy just misses with a punch to the body.
Colamarino misses with an uppercut. McCarthy saw that one coming.
McCarthy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McCarthy throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Colamarino was covering up waiting for the punch and McCarthy finishes the takedown easily into guard.
McCarthy throws a strike but Colamarino rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Colamarino wants to control from the top but McCarthy keeps moving.
McCarthy pulls Colamarino in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Colamarino is one step ahead there.
Colamarino looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McCarthy looking for a sweep. Not yet McCarthy, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy pulls Colamarino in close to his closed guard and prevents Colamarino from doing any damage or advancing position.
McCarthy wants to sweep but no luck.
McCarthy is looking to sweep but instead, Colamarino has passed into half guard.
Colamarino prevents McCarthy from improving his position.
McCarthy gets back to full guard.
McCarthy working a defensive guard here.
Colamarino wants to pass the guard but McCarthy is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Colamarino advances to half guard.
McCarthy is concentrating on defense, preventing Colamarino from advancing position.
Colamarino stalling.
McCarthy is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCarthy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McCarthy.
Colamarino tries to free his leg and advance position but McCarthy is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac McCarthy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Colamarino pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McCarthy connects with a nice looking jab.
Jab by McCarthy.
Colamarino slips under a jab.
McCarthy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Colamarino momentarily.
Colamarino looks to score with a jab to the body but McCarthy is just out of range.
McCarthy swings for the body but Colamarino moves out of range.
McCarthy throws a hook to the side of Colamarino's head but Colamarino sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Colamarino lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McCarthy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Colamarino.
A quick step to the side and Colamarino tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCarthy scores with the left hand. Colamarino knows he should have avoided that one.
McCarthy throws a good cross that connects.
Colamarino ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCarthy misses with a looping left.
McCarthy stuns Colamarino with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McCarthy throws a right hand that misses
and Colamarino counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colamarino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCarthy looks to land a left hand but Colamarino moved out of range nicely.
Colamarino is looking to counter punch.
A punch lands to the side of Colamarino 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Colamarino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And Colamarino counters with a quick kick to the body but McCarthy blocks it.
Colamarino misses with a looping left.
Colamarino pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A shot to the body from McCarthy misses
and Colamarino counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Colamarino digs a good hook to McCarthy's body.
Colamarino throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from McCarthy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Colamarino bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cormac McCarthy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Colamarino lands a head kick!
McCarthy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Colamarino looks to throw the jab but McCarthy is out of range.
McCarthy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Colamarino lands with a shot to the body.
McCarthy misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Colamarino lunges at McCarthy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McCarthy's hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCarthy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Colamarino moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice defenses there by McCarthy.
Colamarino misses with a wild body shot.
McCarthy throws a body punch but Colamarino moves out of range.
Cormac McCarthy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCarthy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Colamarino.
Colamarino misses with a straight left.
McCarthy misses with a right hand
and Colamarino counters with a nice uppercut.
McCarthy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Colamarino.
Colamarino swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McCarthy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Colamarino steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCarthy.
McCarthy slips under a jab.
Colamarino takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Colamarino tries to move into range but McCarthy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Colamarino lands with a straight right. McCarthy didn't see that one coming.
McCarthy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kentrail Colamarino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McCarthy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Colamarino scores with a head kick.
A slow jab from McCarthy misses its intended target.
McCarthy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Colamarino.
Cormac McCarthy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McCarthy swings widly with a right hand
and Colamarino counters with a left to the body.
A big right from McCarthy misses.
Colamarino moves out of range of the strikes.
McCarthy staying out of range there.
McCarthy darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCarthy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colamarino wants to improve his position but McCarthy is controlling well.
McCarthy trying to pass the guard but Colamarino defending well.
McCarthy is looking to take a break and control but Colamarino is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McCarthy trying to control from Colamarino's half guard. Colamarino has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Colamarino seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
McCarthy trying to control but Colamarino is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kentrail Colamarino.
I think McCarthy has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cormac McCarthy!
After winning the bout, Cormac McCarthy thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Madkhao Sitsongrit (ranked 956 p4p, 827 weight class) and Sun Lutang (ranked 137 p4p, 117 weight class). Lutang is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Enter The LuTang. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Madkhao Sitsongrit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Sun Lutang!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Alyssa Summers and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitsongrit lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Lutang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the head.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
Lutang explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Lutang lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lutang.
Sitsongrit lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sitsongrit takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lutang 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.
Madkhao Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit digs a good body shot into Lutang's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lutang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lutang throws the left hand but Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily.
A punch lands to the side of Sitsongrit 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit cracks Lutang with an open hand slap.
Lutang lands a nice looking body shot.
Lutang takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good work by Lutang as he checks the leg kick.
Sitsongrit keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lutang fakes the leg kick and cracks Sitsongrit in the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lutang throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sitsongrit sizes up Lutang with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick that misses.
Lutang cracks Sitsongrit with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Lutang is out of range.
It seemed like Lutang was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lutang ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Lutang takes a jab right on the kisser.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sitsongrit misses with a right hand
and Sitsongrit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lutang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Lutang is looking to chop away at Sitsongrit's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lutang throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lutang moves away.
Sitsongrit misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lutang counters with a nice uppercut.
Lutang gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sitsongrit sizes up Lutang with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sitsongrit connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lutang momentarily.
Sitsongrit is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sitsongrit tries to move into range but Lutang moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A swing and a miss from Sitsongrit.
Lutang checks the leg kick.
Sitsongrit lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lutang at a distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Sitsongrit. That snapped Lutang's head back.
Lutang scores with a body shot.
Lutang walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sitsongrit scoring well with a low kick there.
Sitsongrit misses with a right hand
and Lutang counters with an inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Lutang is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lutang.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lutang looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lutang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Lutang on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A big right from Lutang misses.
Lutang misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sitsongrit sizes up Lutang with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lutang gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy right hand but Lutang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lutang throws a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lutang scores with a jab.
Lutang with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lutang on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sitsongrit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lutang with the inside leg kick.
Lutang wants to slow Sitsongrit down by chopping away at his legs.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sitsongrit looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lutang connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sitsongrit's hands.
Sitsongrit is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sitsongrit takes a kick to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lutang cracks Sitsongrit with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sitsongrit tries a low kick but Lutang avoids it.
Sitsongrit throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lutang's head.
Lutang's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sitsongrit under the eye.
Lutang doesn't manage to clinch there - Sitsongrit circles away.
Sitsongrit takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sitsongrit circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.
Sitsongrit stuns Lutang with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a head kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Madkhao Sitsongrit dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lutang misses with a hook.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lutang slips under a jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a front kick.
Sitsongrit takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sitsongrit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lutang connects with the punch.
Sitsongrit blocks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lutang manages to avoid it.
Lutang appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lutang chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lutang scores with a jab.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Lutang might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Sitsongrit has got the better of the exchanges.
Lutang connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sitsongrit lands with a kick to the ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lutang was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Lutang connects with an inside leg kick.
Lutang connects with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut.
Lutang throws a right and a left that Sitsongrit avoids nicely.
Lutang misses with a low kick.
Lutang wants to slow Sitsongrit down by chopping away at his legs.
Lutang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Lutang blocks a leg kick.
Lutang moves out of range as Sitsongrit strikes.
Sitsongrit takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That kick from Sitsongrit tenderised Lutang's leg. Lutang is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sitsongrit takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lutang jabs at Sitsongrit's body.
Lutang checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lutang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit checks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lutang.
Lutang lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lutang fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sitsongrit has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lutang's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Lutang slips the punch.
Lutang lands a really nice looking cross but Sitsongrit seems unphased.
Lutang misses with a hook.
Madkhao Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
Lutang misses with a body kick.
Lutang needs to keep his hands up - Sitsongrit had a free shot at his head there.
Sitsongrit looks to land a right hand but Lutang moved out of range.
Sitsongrit works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lutang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Lutang throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Lutang throws a body kick that misses.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lutang.
Lutang checks a leg kick.
Lutang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lutang scores with a body shot.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lutang manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit lands with a kick to the temple. Lutang shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Sitsongrit motions for Lutang to come forward. Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lutang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lutang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lutang scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Lutang.
Lutang throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sitsongrit 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.
Lutang looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lutang throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Lutang tried to score with a low kick but Sitsongrit checks it.
Sitsongrit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lutang.
Sitsongrit thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lutang if he has to take too many more of those.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lutang was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Lutang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lutang avoids a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Lutang to counter with a crisp jab.
Lutang with a nice calf kick.
A big right from Sitsongrit misses.
A jab from Lutang misses.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Lutang moves out of range.
It seemed like Lutang was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sitsongrit fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lutang lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sitsongrit's sensitive parts.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sitsongrit looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lutang throws a front kick aimed at Sitsongrit's knee but Sitsongrit avoids it well.
As Lutang backs away, Sitsongrit returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit.
And Sitsongrit counters with a quick kick to the body but Lutang blocks it.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick as Lutang jumps back.
It seemed like Lutang was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit feints and then cracks Lutang's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lutang down.
Sitsongrit throws out a loose jab but Lutang uses good head movement to avoid it.
That kick from Sitsongrit tenderised Lutang's leg. Lutang is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sun Lutang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Sitsongrit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lutang.
Lutang lands with a nice body punch.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Lutang is just out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lutang.
The fighters circling - Sitsongrit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice cross by Lutang.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lutang manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sitsongrit takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sitsongrit swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sitsongrit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lutang blocks a head kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lutang is looking to chop away at Sitsongrit's legs.
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot that sends Lutang's belly button to the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit walks into a straight right hand from Lutang.
Lutang connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lutang scores with a sloppy right hand. Sitsongrit should have avoided that one.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice body kick.
Lutang throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lutang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick
and Lutang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sitsongrit tests Lutang's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lutang swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lutang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit checks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on Lutang's shoulder, as Lutang tries to avoid the shot.
Lutang lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lutang swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Lutang connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Lutang.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Lutang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lutang turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit lands the left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Lutang lands an overhand right.
Lutang avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick, looking for Lutang's leg but Lutang calmly moves out of range.
Lutang misses with a body shot.
Donk. Lutang catches Sitsongrit right on the button with a cross.
Lutang keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sitsongrit attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lutang takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit jabs Lutang to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lutang lands with a straight right. Sitsongrit didn't see that one coming.
Lutang moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
An inside leg kick from Lutang misses.
Lutang throws a jab but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Lutang misses with a body kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lutang!
Sitsongrit misses with a kick to the body.
Lutang lands a front kick.
Good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit thows a leg kick but Lutang checks it
and Lutang counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lutang walks into a straight right hand from Sitsongrit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lutang turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit blocks a jab.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Lutang moved away.
Sitsongrit will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Lutang defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
Lutang misses with a leg kick
letting Sitsongrit counter with a right hand.
Lutang lands a jab to Sitsongrit's midsection.
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but Lutang avoids the punch easily.
Lutang uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lutang lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lutang checks a low kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lutang is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lutang takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lutang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sitsongrit.
Lutang gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sitsongrit.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sun Lutang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lutang 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sun Lutang!
A victorious Sun Lutang 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Billabong (ranked 739 p4p, 1658 weight class) and Felix Suarez (ranked 104 p4p, 223 weight class). Suarez comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Mexican Sun kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Johnny Billabong is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 13 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny Billabong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Felix Suarez!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Russell Pearce and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suarez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Billabong looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Suarez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Billabong moves into full guard.
Billabong keeping moving, preventing Suarez from controlling successfully.
Billabong has Suarez pulled in close to control his posture.
Suarez wants to control from the top but Billabong keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billabong wants to sweep here but Suarez controlling him for the moment.
Suarez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
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.
Suarez has knee on belly momentarily but Billabong bucks him off and regains half guard.
Suarez is working for a submission of some sort.
Suarez is pressing down on Billabong's thigh, looking to free his foot. Billabong is holding on for now.
Suarez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Suarez is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Suarez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Billabong defends it well.
Suarez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Billabong has managed to free his arm - good work.
Suarez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Billabong is just riding it out for now. Suarez eventually gives up the hold.
Suarez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Billabong doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Suarez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suarez looks to land a strike but Billabong avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Suarez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Billabong is looking for a triangle but Suarez pushes his legs off easily.
Suarez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Billabong wants to sweep here but Suarez controlling him for the moment.
Billabong is working hard here to advance position.
Suarez trying to control but Billabong is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Suarez throws a looping overhand right but Billabong ducks down to avoid it.
As Suarez tries to get set, Billabong tries to push him back and clinch up but Suarez manages to avoid the attempt.
Billabong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Suarez.
Billabong tries to counter with a takedown but Suarez is quick to defend against it.
Billabong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice cross by Suarez.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Billabong connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Suarez's hands.
Billabong takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Suarez throws a jab when Billabong was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Suarez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Billabong fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Suarez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Billabong moves away.
Suarez misses with a body shot.
Suarez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Suarez misses with a takedown attempt - Billabong sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Billabong is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Suarez.
Suarez walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suarez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Suarez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Billabong misses the shot to the body.
Suarez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Suarez takes a swing at Billabong's ribcage but misses.
Billabong wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suarez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Billabong doesn't seem bothered though.
Suarez misses with a hook.
Nice shot lands for Billabong.
Billabong feints and as Suarez raises his hands in defense, Billabong changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Suarez looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Billabong has picked Suarez up and slammed him! Suarez can't keep hold of the triangle and Billabong manages to pass to side control!
Billabong is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Suarez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Billabong misses with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Billabong trying to control the action but Suarez is working from the bottom.
Suarez can't do much from the bottom here.
Suarez is not content to let Billabong control the position.
Billabong lands a decent elbow from side control.
Suarez wants to control but Billabong postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suarez takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Billabong trying to control the position but Suarez is working away.
Suarez tries to improve position but can't.
Suarez manages to get back to half guard.
Billabong looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Suarez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Suarez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Suarez trying to control the position.
Billabong has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suarez isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Billabong stacks Suarez 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 Billabong!
Billabong scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Suarez to see if he's OK.
Billabong lands some shots froms side control.
Suarez is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Billabong's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Suarez tries to get to full guard but Billabong has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Billabong dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Suarez throws a body punch but Billabong moves out of range.
Billabong feinted with a counter takedown.
Suarez with a nice cross.
Jab by Billabong.
Suarez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Billabong.
Suarez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Suarez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Billabong lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Billabong takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suarez throws a shot from downtown. Billabong moves away and avoids it.
Suarez misses with a hook
and Suarez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Billabong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Suarez moves away.
Suarez throws out a counter right but Billabong avoids it with no problem.
Suarez misses with a few strikes there.
A little feinted left hand from Billabong on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Billabong blocks a jab.
Suarez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Billabong looking to sit in guard and control but Suarez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Suarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Billabong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Suarez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Billabong manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Suarez has Billabong in his guard.
Johnny Billabong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Billabong got a little sloppy there for a moment and Suarez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Billabong has managed to get both his arms back between Suarez's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Billabong postures up and lands a big shot to Suarez's brow.
Suarez keeping moving, preventing Billabong from controlling successfully.
Suarez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Billabong defends well.
Suarez wants to sweep here but Billabong controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Billabong pushing down on Suarez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Suarez looking for submissions off his back.
Billabong with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Billabong seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Suarez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Billabong seems to be looking for submissions.
Suarez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Billabong trying to control the position from guard on top but Suarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Billabong with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Johnny Billabong.
I think Billabong has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Johnny Billabong!
In his post fight interview, Johnny Billabong started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nelson Biederman (ranked 1009 p4p, 1347 weight class) and Kevin Jones (ranked 149 p4p, 200 weight class). Biederman comes to the cage accompanied by Move This. Kevin Jones is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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World class boxer
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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 10 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nelson Biederman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kevin Jones!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Reed Andrews and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
 It looks like Nelson Biederman has been cut.
Jones misses with an uppercut
and Biederman counters with a leg kick.
Biederman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Biederman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Biederman connects with a single shot there.
Jones changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Biederman looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Biederman can't do much from the bottom here.
Jones is trying to get an arm triangle but Biederman is defending well.
Jones working the body and head with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Biederman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Biederman is looking for a sweep.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Biederman manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Jones is looking to control Biederman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jones avoid being mounted?
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jones avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Biederman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones manages to get to full guard.
Biederman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Biederman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Biederman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Biederman cracks Jones with a solid left hand.
Jones is adopting a defensive guard.
Biederman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Biederman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Biederman wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Biederman preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biederman looking to pass the guard.
Biederman throws a big elbow that misses.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Biederman stands and throws Jones's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jones prevents Biederman from improving position.
Jones is looking to regain half guard here but Biederman keeps moving and retains side control.
Biederman wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
Jones taking a bit of punishment here - Biederman scoring with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Jones's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to bench press Biederman off him but Biederman keeps the position.
Biederman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
Jones is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Biederman's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Biederman is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Biederman stalling away here and it's allowed Jones to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Biederman is fighting to break Jones's control of his arms but Jones is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Biederman is one step ahead there.
Biederman postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biederman slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Biederman goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Jones rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Biederman's guard! Nice work there by Jones!
Biederman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jones passes Biederman's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Biederman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jones looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Biederman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.
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 Nelson Biederman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nelson Biederman's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A slapping leg kick lands for Biederman.
Biederman scores with a hook.
Biederman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Biederman wants it to stay on the feet.
Biederman quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Biederman scores with a leg kick.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Biederman quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Biederman dives in and scores a takedown into Jones's guard.
Biederman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Biederman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Biederman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Biederman trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biederman tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Jones is trying to keep Biederman in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is controlling Biederman's posture.
Biederman forces his way into half guard.
Biederman is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jones keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Biederman trying to control from half guard but Jones is working away.
Jones moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Biederman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biederman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jones's head.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Biederman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Biederman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Biederman is proving a slippery customer.
Biederman passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jones tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Biederman scores with punches from side control.
Jones gets back to half guard.
Biederman frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Biederman working for a submission but Jones is keeping him at bay.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biederman landing punches.
Biederman lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Jones tries to hold on but Biederman postures up.
Jones might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Biederman haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Biederman postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Jones looks a forlorn figure.
Biederman connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Jones regains half guard.
Jones moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Biederman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Biederman.
Jones is adopting a defensive guard.
Biederman trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Biederman slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Biederman lands a decent elbow from side control.
Jones wants to control but Biederman postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nelson Biederman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nelson Biederman's cut.
That's time! Biederman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Biederman's corner calls for a 1-2. Biederman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jones connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Biederman jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Jones walks into a left hand.
Biederman connects with a right hand. Jones shakes it off.
Biederman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones stuns Biederman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Biederman misses with a takedown
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Biederman.
Biederman stuffs the takedown.
Biederman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Biederman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Biederman lands with a right hand.
Jones takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Biederman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biederman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Biederman looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Biederman pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones lands a two punch combo.
Jones blocks a jab.
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Biederman is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, Biederman circles away and we're back to standing.
Nelson Biederman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Jones.
An inside leg kick lands from Biederman.
Jones takes one on the button.
Biederman gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jones to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Biederman wants to sweep but no luck.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Biederman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.
Kevin Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biederman working for a triangle but Jones defends it easily.
Jones wants to control from the top but Biederman keeps moving.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Biederman.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Biederman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones preventing the sweep.
Biederman has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Jones 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 Biederman.
Nelson Biederman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Biederman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jones wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Biederman, who protects the arm well.
Biederman sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Biederman is pressing down on Jones's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jones chips away with some ground and pound.
Jones preventing the sweep.
Jones wants to control from the top but Biederman keeps moving.
Biederman wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones landing some decent shots from guard.
Jones won't allow Biederman to sweep him here.
Biederman keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Biederman trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
Nelson Biederman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jones's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Biederman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jones manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jones working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Biederman's head.
Jones is in close to Biederman's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kevin Jones.
I think Biederman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nelson Biederman!
Nelson Biederman thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Abdo Farah (ranked 893 p4p, 832 weight class) and Free Waterfall Jr (ranked 132 p4p, 123 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Abdo Farah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Free Waterfall Jr!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Dean Styles and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Waterfall Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Farah circles away quickly and effectively.
Waterfall Jr swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Farah has Waterfall Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Farah creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Waterfall Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Farah misses with a hook from the clinch.
Farah goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Farah tries to throw a body punch but Waterfall Jr avoids it by throwing Farah back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Waterfall Jr.
Waterfall Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Waterfall Jr looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Waterfall Jr lands a left hand.
Waterfall Jr manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Waterfall Jr isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Farah stacks Waterfall Jr 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 Farah!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Farah decides to stand back up. Farah steps back and let's Waterfall Jr get back to his feet.
Abdo Farah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Farah.
Farah gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Farah lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Farah misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Waterfall Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.
Waterfall Jr misses with a body punch.
I was talking to Farah's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Farah lands with a short shot to the head.
Farah lands a right hand.
Waterfall Jr pushes Farah back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Waterfall Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
Waterfall Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Waterfall Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Farah.
A short uppercut from Farah.
Waterfall Jr takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Farah lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Waterfall Jr backwards.
Waterfall Jr misses with a body punch.
Waterfall Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Farah.
Waterfall Jr tries to throw a body punch but Farah avoids it by throwing Waterfall Jr back against the cage.
Waterfall Jr blocking some punches.
Farah is working Waterfall Jr over against the cage.
Farah working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Farah taking a breather.
Waterfall Jr blocks a body shot from Farah.
Waterfall Jr jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Farah walks away with a smile on his face. Waterfall Jr gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Farah tries to clinch up.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Waterfall Jr! But no joy.
Waterfall Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Waterfall Jr avoids the head kick by Farah.
Farah misses with a hook
and Waterfall Jr counters with a solid body kick.
Farah misses with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Farah.
Waterfall Jr lands a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farah throws a wild body kick that Waterfall Jr sees coming a mile off.
Waterfall Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Farah swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Waterfall Jr counters with a solid body kick.
Farah thows a leg kick but Waterfall Jr checks it
and Waterfall Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Farah throws a body kick that misses.
Farah scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Farah moves into the clinch.
Farah goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Waterfall Jr is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Farah to keep the fight standing.
Farah tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Waterfall Jr's elbow.
Farah gets through Waterfall Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Waterfall Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
Farah lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Waterfall Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Waterfall Jr ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Waterfall Jr no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Farah has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Waterfall Jr looking for a guillotine here but Farah defends easily.
Waterfall Jr working for a triangle but Farah defends it easily.
Waterfall Jr has a closed guard, preventing Farah from standing up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abdo Farah dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
A head kick misses from Waterfall Jr.
Farah pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Farah misses with a hook. Waterfall Jr ducked under it nicely.
Waterfall Jr let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Waterfall Jr thows a body kick. Farah tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Waterfall Jr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Waterfall Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Farah scores with a hook to the body. Waterfall Jr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farah wants to clinch but Waterfall Jr slips to the side
and Waterfall Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Waterfall Jr slips under a jab.
A low kick from Waterfall Jr is predictable there
and Farah counters with a nice low kick that buckles Waterfall Jr's knee momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farah pushes Waterfall Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Farah has Waterfall Jr pressed against the cage, preventing Waterfall Jr from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Waterfall Jr breaks from the clinch.
Waterfall Jr takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Free Waterfall Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Farah lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Farah jabs Waterfall Jr right on the nose. Waterfall Jr blinks but takes it well.
Farah throws a leg kick but Waterfall Jr sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Farah thumps Waterfall Jr with a low kick.
Farah lands with a good body shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Farah cracks Waterfall Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.
Waterfall Jr misses with a kick to the body
and Farah cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farah moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Farah doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Farah makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Farah lands with a left to the head.
Farah blocks a body shot from Waterfall Jr.
Farah tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Waterfall Jr's elbow.
Waterfall Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
Farah is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Waterfall Jr can do to turn this around?
Waterfall Jr jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Farah walks away with a smile on his face. Waterfall Jr gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Farah throws a right hand that misses
and Waterfall Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Good leg kick by Farah.
Waterfall Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Farah throwing a counter right hand but Waterfall Jr manages to avoid it.
Farah scores with a decent looking hook.
Farah looks to land a body kick but Waterfall Jr moved away.
Waterfall Jr shapes to counter with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Waterfall Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Farah misses the target.
Waterfall Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice body kick there by Waterfall Jr.
Farah misses with an attempted mid kick.
Waterfall Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A quick step to the side and Farah tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Farah with a nice calf kick.
Farah throws a leg kick which misses Waterfall Jr's front leg but catches the back leg as Waterfall Jr tries to avoid it.
Farah throws a body shot but no joy.
Waterfall Jr only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Farah rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Waterfall Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farah fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Waterfall Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A clash of legs there as Waterfall Jr blocks the low kick.
Waterfall Jr misses with a jab to the body
and Farah counters with a nice uppercut.
Farah throws a right hand that misses
and Waterfall Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Farah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Farah misses its target.
Farah uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Waterfall Jr throws an off balance right hand
letting Farah counter with a right hand.
Farah loads up on a big right hand but Waterfall Jr slips the punch.
Farah backing away here, and Waterfall Jr unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Farah misses with a hook. Waterfall Jr ducked under it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abdo Farah dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Farah avoids the head kick by Waterfall Jr.
Farah walks into a stiff left hand from Waterfall Jr.
Farah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Farah connects with a nice looking jab.
Farah lands a jab.
Waterfall Jr moves forwards but Farah connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waterfall Jr shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A low kick from Farah misses
and Waterfall Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Farah wants to clinch up but Waterfall Jr keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farah throws a nice outside leg kick.
Farah rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Waterfall Jr counters with an inside leg kick.
Farah throws a right hand that misses
letting Waterfall Jr counter with a right hand.
Waterfall Jr throws a head kick but Farah moves out of range.
Farah lands an overhand right.
Farah looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Farah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Farah scores with a nice right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Farah misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Farah.
Some wild striking there from Farah.
Farah throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Waterfall Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Abdo Farah has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Waterfall Jr thows a leg kick but Farah checks it
enabling Farah to counter with a crisp jab.
Waterfall Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Farah throws a body shot but no joy.
Farah misses with an attempted mid kick.
Waterfall Jr walks into a left hand.
Free Waterfall Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Waterfall Jr throws a head kick but Farah moves out of range.
Waterfall Jr misses with a hook to the body
enabling Farah to counter with a crisp jab.
 Waterfall Jr is rocked!
Farah cracks Waterfall Jr with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Farah has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Waterfall Jr to stand back up!
Waterfall Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Farah finish him?
Waterfall Jr misses the body punch
and Farah counters with a right hand from hell and Waterfall Jr is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Abdo Farah!
Abdo Farah decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Michael Bostic (ranked 1360 p4p, 811 weight class) and Chukwu Adeoluwa (ranked 81 p4p, 43 weight class). Bostic comes into the arena with Move blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Bostic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chukwu Adeoluwa!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Franklyn Lucas and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adeoluwa feints and as Bostic raises his hands in defense, Adeoluwa changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adeoluwa looking to sit in guard and control but Bostic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bostic has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Adeoluwa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Adeoluwa has momentary wrist control but Bostic slips an elbow through the middle.
Bostic wants to control from the top but Adeoluwa keeps moving.
Bostic sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bostic trying to control but Adeoluwa is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bostic postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adeoluwa is pulling down on Bostic's head. It's preventing any offense from Bostic, at least for the moment.
Bostic trying to control the position from guard on top but Adeoluwa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adeoluwa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Adeoluwa is pulling down on Bostic's head. It's preventing any offense from Bostic, at least for the moment.
Bostic drops back, looking for a kneebar! Adeoluwa looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Adeoluwa looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Adeoluwa!
Adeoluwa grinds an elbow into Bostic's temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bostic tries to bench press Adeoluwa off him but Adeoluwa keeps the position.
Bostic is working hard here to advance position.
Adeoluwa controls the position.
Bostic regains half guard.
Bostic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bostic works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adeoluwa stands up over Bostic, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Adeoluwa postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bostic is on top in guard.
Bostic not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Adeoluwa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bostic is one step ahead there.
Bostic slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Bostic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bostic trying to control the position from guard on top but Adeoluwa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bostic throws a strike but Adeoluwa rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Adeoluwa throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adeoluwa is looking to work some ground and pound but Bostic has wrist control.
Bostic is trying to control the position but Adeoluwa postures up.
Bostic is looking for a triangle here but Adeoluwa uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adeoluwa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chukwu Adeoluwa dominated that round.
That's time! Bostic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Adeoluwa misses with a looping left.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bostic.
Bostic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Adeoluwa doesn't seem bothered though.
Bostic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bostic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Adeoluwa momentarily.
Adeoluwa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Adeoluwa throws a hook but Bostic blocks it.
Bostic closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Adeoluwa quickly recovers to half guard.
Bostic seems to be working for a kimura but Adeoluwa defends the submission attempt.
Bostic is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bostic scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bostic throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Adeoluwa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bostic is working away from the top position though.
Bostic looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Michael Bostic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bostic lands with a punch from half guard.
Bostic seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Adeoluwa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bostic is stalling here. Adeoluwa is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Bostic seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Adeoluwa has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Bostic is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bostic slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Adeoluwa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bostic escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Adeoluwa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Adeoluwa trying to control but Bostic is working from the bottom.
Bostic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Adeoluwa controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adeoluwa trying to control the position from guard on top but Bostic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adeoluwa scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bostic is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bostic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bostic working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Adeoluwa has passed into half guard!
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.
Bostic actively working from the bottom here.
Bostic tries to roll over but Adeoluwa keeps him under control.
Bostic wants to control but Adeoluwa is keeping busy.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adeoluwa misses with a straight right.
Bostic cracks Adeoluwa with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bostic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Adeoluwa momentarily.
Michael Bostic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bostic looks to land a left hand but Adeoluwa moved out of range nicely.
Adeoluwa is looking for the big counter here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Bostic dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Bostic drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Adeoluwa is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bostic off and has taken his back!
Bostic prevents Adeoluwa from getting a body triangle.
Adeoluwa controlling well, preventing Bostic from escaping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adeoluwa scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Bostic is looking for a way out.
Adeoluwa wants to control but Bostic is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bostic tries to break free.
A lull in the action here.
Bostic covers up after that shot from Adeoluwa.
Bostic covers up after that shot from Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Bostic hold on?
Adeoluwa is punishing Bostic with some ground and pound.
Bostic manages to reverse the position and now he's in Adeoluwa's guard. Nice work there by Bostic.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bostic missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Adeoluwa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bostic stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Adeoluwa has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Bostic manages to get his head free but now Adeoluwa has transitioned to an armbar! Bostic grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Adeoluwa! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chukwu Adeoluwa!
A very excited looking Chukwu Adeoluwa made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Cowan (ranked 583 p4p, 1493 weight class) and Dill Nickle (ranked 30 p4p, 89 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mickey Cowan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dill Nickle!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Lou da Vinci and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cowan misses the shot to the body.
Nickle takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A big left from Cowan misses.
Cowan tries a low kick but Nickle avoids it.
Nickle lands a really nice looking cross but Cowan seems unphased.
Cowan throws a head kick but Nickle moves out of range.
Cowan moves away from the strike by Nickle.
Nickle rushes Cowan and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cowan lands a shoulder strike.
Nickle is trying to pull guard but Cowan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cowan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nickle is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cowan takes a shot to the head.
Nickle changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cowan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mickey Cowan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dill Nickle.
Cowan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nickle looks to clinch
and Cowan counters with a nice uppercut.
 It looks like Dill Nickle has been cut.
Cowan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Bushido Martial Arts in the buildup to the fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Cowan.
Cowan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cowan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cowan looks to throw the jab but Nickle is out of range.
Cowan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cowan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cowan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nickle. That did some damage!
Cowan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cowan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nickle throws a sloppy body shot
and Cowan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cowan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cowan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A left lands for Nickle.
Cowan throws a series of punches but Nickle moves out of range.
Cowan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nickle shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nickle misses with a body shot.
Cowan misses with a hook.
Nickle has Cowan up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Cowan.
Nickle lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cowan or not.
Cowan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Nickle.
Nickle tries to score a body lock takedown but Cowan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nickle has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cowan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nickle fails to pull guard.
Nice body punch from Cowan - that landed with a thud.
A left hand lands to the body for Cowan.
Cowan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cowan blocks an uppercut.
Nickle takes a shot to the head.
Cowan digs a right hand into Nickle's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nickle's gas tank.
A nice left hand lands by Cowan.
Nickle misses with the head strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cowan lands a body punch.
Cowan gets underhooks to prevent Nickle's takedown attempt.
Cowan blocks a body shot from Nickle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cowan lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Cowan - that landed with a thud.
Nickle looks winded!
Nickle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cowan scores with a hook to the body.
Cowan blocking some punches.
Cowan gets underhooks to prevent Nickle's takedown attempt.
Cowan lands with a light punch inside.
Cowan is leaning against Nickle and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cowan breaks the clinch.
Cowan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cowan jabs Nickle to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A good leg kick by Cowan.
Nickle takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cowan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cowan jabs Nickle to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Cowan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dill Nickle's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Crunch! Cowan slams his shin into Nickle's torso.
Nickle misses with a combination
and Cowan counters with a stiff right hand.
Cowan just misses with a punch to the body.
Cowan with the inside leg kick.
Nickle misses with a right hand
and Cowan counters with a nice body shot.
Cowan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nickle lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cowan lands with an uppercut that bounces Nickle off the cage and back into range.
Nickle is rocked!
Cowan pounces like a tiger and cracks Nickle with a vicious hook! Nickle is down but not out! Cowan follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mickey Cowan!
Mickey Cowan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Agent Smith (ranked 436 p4p, 983 weight class) and Spider Monkey (ranked 56 p4p, 132 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Agent Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Spider Monkey!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jorge Garcia and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monkey throws a leg kick
and Smith counters with a nice leg kick.
Monkey slips a straight right by Smith.
Monkey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith with a jab.
Monkey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Monkey tries to score with a low kick but Smith moves his leg out of the way.
Monkey throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Smith counters with a three punch combo that has Monkey backing up. Monkey nods at Smith to acknowledge the strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Smith. That's going to slow Monkey down.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Monkey.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Agent Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Monkey's shoulder, as Monkey tries to avoid the shot.
Monkey gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Monkey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Monkey counters with a nice leg kick.
Smith lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Smith misses with a straight left.
A thudding body kick lands there by Monkey!
Smith throws the kick towards the body but Monkey avoids it.
Smith throws a lazy head kick
and Monkey counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith throws a leg kick but Monkey sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A nice side step and Monkey releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Smith on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Smith tries to land a leg kick but Monkey saw it coming and moves away.
Monkey looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Monkey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Smith moves out of range as Monkey throws a body kick.
Monkey scores with a hook to the body. Smith takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Smith misses with the combination.
Monkey tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith moves away from the strike by Monkey.
Smith fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Smith checks a leg kick.
Monkey throws a leg kick which misses Smith's front leg but catches the back leg as Smith tries to avoid it.
Monkey misses with a right hand
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Monkey finds it's way through Smith's defenses.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Monkey looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Smith misses with a low kick.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Monkey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monkey tries to work over Smith's front leg with a kick but Smith checks it.
Smith tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Monkey counters with a straight right hand.
Smith fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Monkey is out of range.
A head kick by Smith misses
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Monkey.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Monkey.
A good leg kick by Monkey.
Smith walks forward, straight into a front kick from Monkey.
A chopping leg kick lands by Smith.
Monkey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Monkey closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
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 Agent Smith will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A good leg kick by Smith.
Monkey throws a wild body kick that Smith sees coming a mile off.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Monkey was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Monkey swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Monkey drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Smith defending well as Monkey loads up on a big left hand.
Monkey looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Agent Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith throws a leg kick but Monkey sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Monkey moves away from the strike by Smith.
Monkey was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Monkey.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Monkey swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monkey scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
It looks like Agent Smith has been cut.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith moves out of range as Monkey strikes.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith is looking to slow Monkey down with leg kicks.
Monkey feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smiths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Smith tries to work over Monkey's front leg with a kick but Monkey checks it.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Monkey swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Monkey's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Monkey manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith slips under a jab.
An inside leg kick from Monkey misses.
Smith lands a head kick that stumbles Monkey and the fighters go to the mat.
Monkey is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Monkey has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Monkey's legs - danger averted.
Monkey keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Smith stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Monkey has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Smith manages to get his head free but now Monkey has transitioned to an armbar! Smith grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Monkey! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Spider Monkey!
During a confident post fight interview, Spider Monkey thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Agent Smith stepped up to the mic, saying 'Damn'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Albatross (ranked 107 p4p, 380 weight class) and Aslanbek Akhtankhanov (ranked 5 p4p, 21 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Albatross!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aslanbek Akhtankhanov!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Steve Montenegro and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akhtankhanov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Akhtankhanov jabs at Albatross's body.
A jab from Albatross misses.
Akhtankhanov misses with a straight left.
As Akhtankhanov looks to move away, Albatross throws a big counter combo but Akhtankhanov just gets out of the way.
Akhtankhanov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Akhtankhanov lands a two punch combo.
Akhtankhanov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Albatross gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Akhtankhanov.
Albatross throws a looping overhand right but Akhtankhanov ducks down to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Akhtankhanov scores with a jab to the body.
Albatross misses with a kick to the body.
Akhtankhanov lands an overhand right.
Albatross has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Undisputed in the buildup to the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Albatross connects with a solid leg kick.
Akhtankhanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Albatross.
Albatross backing away here, and Akhtankhanov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Akhtankhanov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Albatross sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Albatross wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Akhtankhanov is predictable there
and Albatross counters with a nice body kick.
Albatross keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Albatross thinks about countering with a body kick.
Akhtankhanov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good work by Akhtankhanov as he checks the leg kick.
Good leg kick by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov misses the jab.
Akhtankhanov scores with a jab.
Albatross throws a body punch but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Albatross takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Albatross throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Akhtankhanov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Akhtankhanov avoids the body shot from Albatross.
Albatross takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Akhtankhanov throws a low kick but Albatross moves out of range easily.
Akhtankhanov misses with an uppercut.
Left hook, right uppercut from Albatross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch combination from Albatross misses.
Albatross takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Akhtankhanov is predictable there
and Albatross connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Akhtankhanov is rocked!
Akhtankhanov misses with a wild body shot.
Akhtankhanov is still on wobbly legs! Can Albatross finish him?
Albatross checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Akhtankhanov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Akhtankhanov misses with a leg kick
and Albatross counters with a crisp right that sends Akhtankhanov to the canvas! Albatross follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Albatross!
Johnny Albatross retains his bantamweight title!
After winning the bout, Johnny Albatross thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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