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BB 84 - McWrestler vs Man 3 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Sanninen (ranked 3030 p4p, 3130 weight class) and Fiore Azul (ranked 390 p4p, 399 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Great elbows
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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 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Sanninen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fiore Azul!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Azul.
Sanninen is looking to land body kicks.
Sanninen is looking to clinch but Azul is avoiding it.
Azul throws the left hand but Sanninen avoids the punch easily.
Sanninen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Azul.
Azul swats away the attempt to clinch by Sanninen.
Azul blocks a head kick by Sanninen.
Some wild striking there from Sanninen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanninen pushes Azul up against the cage in a clinch.
Azul lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Azul misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sanninen misses with an elbow over the top.
Nice elbow from Sanninen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azul misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Azul misses with a punch to the body.
Azul fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Azul misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Azul on the inside.
Azul's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Azul takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A head kick misses from Sanninen.
Azul throws a head kick but Sanninen moves out of range.
A jab from Azul misses.
Sanninen misses with a combination
and Azul counters with a leg kick.
Azul thuds his right hand into Sanninen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A head kick misses from Sanninen.
Azul looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sanninen moves into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Azul.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanninen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azul blocks an elbow strike.
Azul drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sanninen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Azul misses with the head strike.
Sanninen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Azul tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sanninen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sanninen throws an elbow but it misses.
A short uppercut from Azul.
Azul swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanninen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanninen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sanninen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
 It looks like Fiore Azul has been cut.
Sanninen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Azul working aggressively here.
Azul misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Azul takes an elbow to the temple.
Azul tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sanninen tries a knee to the head but Azul blocks it.
Sanninen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azul breaks the clinch.
Sanninen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Azul counters with a thumping low kick.
Azul misses with an uppercut.
Sanninen clinches up against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Sanninen has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Azul has a couple of punches blocked by Sanninen.
Azul can't find room to land a body shot as Sanninen controls the action.
Azul tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sanninen.
Azul struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanninen controls his hands.
Sanninen misses with an elbow over the top.
Azul misses with a punch on the inside.
Azul working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sanninen tries a knee to the head but Azul blocks it.
Azul tries a body shot but Sanninen blocks it.
Azul works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sanninen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sanninen lands with a light punch inside.
Sanninen blocking some punches.
Sanninen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sanninen throws an elbow but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Azul breaks from the clinch.
Azul keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sanninen moves out of range of the leg kick from Azul.
A nice inside leg kick there by Azul. That's going to slow Sanninen down.
Sanninen misses with an uppercut
letting Azul counter with a right hand.
Sanninen feints a jab promting Azul to slip. Sanninen then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Azul slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Azul misses with a hook. Sanninen ducked under it nicely.
Sanninen is looking to counter the offense by Azul and move into the clinch.
Sanninen avoids the body shot from Azul.
Daniel Sanninen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanninen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Azul.
Azul uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sanninen has time to react.
 Sanninen is rocked!
A head kick by Sanninen misses
and Azul counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oh Sanninen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sanninen doesn't manage to clinch there - Azul circles away.
Azul digs a good body shot into Sanninen's ribs.
Sanninen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Azul swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Azul walks into a straight right hand from Sanninen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Fiore Azul will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Fiore Azul's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Azul throws a leg kick that misses.
Sanninen seems to have got his legs back now.
Sanninen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Azul just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanninen tries to clinch there but Azul circles away.
Sanninen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Azul let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sanninen misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Azul was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sanninen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Azul.
Azul closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sanninen counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanninen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sanninen lands with a slapping head kick.
Azul ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sanninen instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sanninen throws an elbow but misses.
Azul wants to take the fight to the mat but Sanninen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Azul dodges an elbow strike from Sanninen.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Azul.
Azul blocking some punches.
Sanninen tries a knee to the head but Azul blocks it.
Sanninen throws an elbow but it misses.
Azul's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Azul misses with a punch on the inside.
Azul throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanninen.
Sanninen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Daniel Sanninen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Azul takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice right hand lands inside from Azul.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sanninen throws an elbow but misses.
Sanninen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Azul escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sanninen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fiore Azul seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Azul tries to land a front kick but Sanninen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Daniel Sanninen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Azul tries for a takedown but Sanninen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanninen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sanninen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Azul.
Sanninen tries to clinch up.
Azul scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sanninen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Azul looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sanninen moves into the clinch.
Azul lands with a left to the head.
Sanninen throws an elbow but it misses.
A right hand to the body from Azul.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Azul swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanninen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Azul can't find room to land a body shot as Sanninen controls the action.
Azul takes an elbow to the temple.
Azul misses with a body punch.
Sanninen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanninen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Azul throws a head punch that misses.
Sanninen lands an elbow just above Azul 's eye.
Azul blocks an elbow strike from Sanninen.
Azul throws a head punch that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Azul avoids a wild elbow strike from Sanninen.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sanninen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Azul's brow.
Sanninen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sanninen pushes Azul back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Azul tries to throw a body punch but Sanninen avoids it by throwing Azul back against the cage.
Azul softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Azul misses with a punch on the inside.
Azul tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Azul digs a right hand into Sanninen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sanninen's gas tank.
Sanninen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Azul gets through Sanninen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Azul misses with a short punch on the inside.
Azul avoids a wild elbow strike from Sanninen.
Azul misses with the head strike.
Azul avoids a wild elbow strike from Sanninen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azul can't find room to land a body shot as Sanninen controls the action.
Azul misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sanninen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanninen pushes off an throws an elbow but Azul leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sanninen lands an elbow inside that Azul shrugs off.
Sanninen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sanninen throws an elbow that misses.
Azul breaks the clinch.
Daniel Sanninen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good shot there by Azul.
Horrible takedown attempt by Azul or perhaps it was just good defense by Sanninen, which made it look bad.
Daniel Sanninen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fiore Azul.
Sanninen gets tackled into the cage by Azul. Azul maintains the clinch.
Azul tries to throw a body punch but Sanninen avoids it by throwing Azul back against the cage.
Azul misses with a punch to the body.
Sanninen looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sanninen prevents a body shot from Azul.
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 Daniel Sanninen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Fiore Azul's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Sanninen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sanninen connects with a solid leg kick.
Sanninen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Azul.
Azul attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sanninen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Azul.
Azul keeps the fight on the outside.
Sanninen lands a two punch combo.
Azul blocks a head kick by Sanninen.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Azul checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azul scores with a jab.
Sanninen looks to land a left hand but Azul moved out of range nicely.
Sanninen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Azul weaves into range and cracks Sanninen right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Sanninen goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Azul is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fiore Azul!
A very excited looking Fiore Azul 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nils Norling (ranked 1931 p4p, 2303 weight class) and Noah Ortega (ranked 244 p4p, 292 weight class). Norling comes to the cage accompanied by Scarlet - Age of seduction. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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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 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nils Norling!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Noah Ortega!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ortega misses the shot to the body.
Ortega walks into a straight right hand from Norling.
Ortega swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Norling wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ortega takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ortega fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Norling has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ortega looks to score with a jab to the body but Norling is just out of range.
Norling appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Norling fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Norling throws out a powerful jab.
Norling lands a nice shot to the body.
Norling pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Norling misses with a looping left.
Jab from Norling.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ortega drives through with a takedown into Norling's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ortega is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ortega trying to control the position from guard on top but Norling is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Norling is pulling down on Ortega's head. It's preventing any offense from Ortega, at least for the moment.
Ortega trying to control but Norling is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortega trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ortega showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ortega sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Norling's guard.
Ortega throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ortega is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Norling is just riding it out for now. Ortega eventually gives up the hold.
Ortega moves into full mount! Norling won't be happy about that!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortega tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ortega looking to control but Norling is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ortega lands a couple of good shots and Norling has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Ortega is not going to allow Norling to sit and survive in this position.
Norling avoids the strikes from Ortega.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Ortega punishes Norling with strikes from the back mount.
Ortega tightening his grip on Norling, looking for the choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norling tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Ortega landing strikes from the mount and Norling is in trouble!
Ortega can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Norling is looking to escape.
Ortega avoids the attempt from Norling to control.
Ortega fails to move to back control.
Ortega throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Ortega punching from mount but Norling doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Ortega controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortega fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Norling is squirming around, avoiding Ortega's attempts to control the action.
Ortega misses with a head shot.
Ortega moves to the back position.
Norling has hold of Ortega's arm. He needs to escape this position sooner or later but for now he's happy enough to control the position and prevent the submission attempts.
Norling looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Norling wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Noah Ortega dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Norling swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Norling takes the fight into the clinch.
Norling avoids the elbow strike from Ortega, against the cage.
Ortega tries for a takedown but Norling manages to get underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Norling fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Ortega fails to land.
A hook to the body from Norling.
Norling stops a takedown attempt from Ortega.
Norling lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ortega tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Norling is leaning against Ortega and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Norling fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Norling lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ortega or not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norling lands a nice shot to the body.
Norling lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Norling lands an uppercut.
Norling working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Norling lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ortega is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Norling lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ortega backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Norling.
Norling lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Norling lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Norling lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Norling has a couple of punches blocked by Ortega.
Norling blocks a body shot from Ortega.
Ortega wants to take the fight to the mat but Norling manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nils Norling has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noah Ortega.
Norling gets through Ortega's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ortega is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Norling is keeping busy.
Norling is working Ortega over against the cage.
Norling lands a shoulder strike.
Norling misses with a hook from the clinch.
Norling tries a body shot but Ortega blocks it.
Norling tries a body shot but Ortega blocks it.
Norling misses with a punch on the inside.
Ortega throws an elbow but it misses.
Ortega blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Norling misses with some punches.
Ortega lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Norling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortega slows down the pace here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Norling lands a shot to the body.
Norling gets through Ortega's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ortega misses with a knee to the head.
Norling lands with a short shot to the head.
Norling lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Norling.
Ortega blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ortega throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Norling misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ortega tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Norling's elbow.
Norling on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Norling lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ortega has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Norling after a bit of a struggle.
Norling working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Norling is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ortega can do to turn this around?
Ortega tries to land knees in the clinch but Norling avoids the damage to the body.
A short right from Ortega.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norling misses with some punches.
Norling lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Norling fails to land.
Norling throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Norling misses with a punch on the inside.
Nils Norling has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ortega tries for a takedown but Norling manages to get underhooks.
Norling makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ortega turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Ortega manages to end up in side control.
Norling is looking for a sweep.
Ortega tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ortega has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ortega prevents Norling from escaping the position.
Norling manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ortega's best efforts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norling is looking to improve his position.
Norling is looking to control Ortega's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Norling avoid being mounted?
Ortega thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ortega lands strikes from half guard.
Ortega throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ortega wants to free his trapped foot but Norling is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ortega wants to take a breather but Norling is having none of it.
Norling wants to control but Ortega is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ortega missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nils Norling dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Norling gets a clinch.
Ortega misses with a knee to the head.
Ortega takes a shot to the head.
Norling gets through Ortega's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ortega trying to stall but Norling improves his position.
Norling tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Norling struggles to land a body shot inside as Ortega controls his hands.
Ortega goes for a takedown attempt but Norling pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Norling has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ortega.
Ortega misses with a kick to the body.
Norling scores with the left hand. Ortega knows he should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norling ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ortega moves away.
Ortega has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ortega there as he acknowledges the shot.
Norling fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ortega manages to avoid it.
Ortega takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Norling tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ortega paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And Ortega tries to counter it with a takedown but Norling pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nils Norling is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortega closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Norling tries to move into range but Ortega moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Norling misses with a hook.
Nils Norling is winning the standup battle so far.
Norling stuffs the takedown attempt from Ortega. Ortega gets slowly back to his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Norling misses the target.
Ortega moves away from the strike by Norling.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ortega looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ortega throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ortega defending well as Norling loads up on a big left hand.
Norling circles away from the clinch attempt.
Norling has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ortega looking to stall.
A short right from Ortega.
Norling misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Norling lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ortega backwards.
Ortega looking for a takedown.
Nils Norling has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noah Ortega.
Ortega takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortega fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ortega tries to stall but Norling uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Norling is leaning against Ortega and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Norling working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Norling blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Norling tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Norling digs a right hand into Ortega's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ortega's gas tank.
Good body shot from Norling.
Norling lands a body shot in the clinch.
Norling lands a right hand.
Norling can't find room to land a body shot as Ortega controls the action.
Norling misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Norling.
Norling misses with a hook to the ribs.
Norling gets through Ortega's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ortega misses with a short punch on the inside.
Norling scores with a nice hook to the head.
Norling lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ortega blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norling digs a right hand into Ortega's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ortega's gas tank.
Ortega is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Norling lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Norling scores with a hook to the body.
Ortega misses with some punches.
Ortega blocks a body shot from Norling.
Norling goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ortega is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Norling pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ortega misses with an elbow over the top.
Ortega can't find room to land a body shot as Norling controls the action.
Ortega blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Norling.
Norling throws a head punch that misses.
Norling lands a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from Norling as the two fighters clinch.
Ortega is trying to trip Norling. He has hold of a leg but Norling is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Ortega persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Norling is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Ortega presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ortega blocking some punches.
Norling swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ortega tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Norling's elbow.
Norling lands with a light punch inside.
Norling dodges an elbow strike from Ortega.
Ortega is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Norling is defending well.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Norling creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Norling lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ortega backwards.
Ortega blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Norling lands a body punch.
Norling lands an uppercut.
Norling swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Norling scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ortega is trying to stall.
Norling throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ortegas head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Norling.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Norling.
Ortega misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nils Norling showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Norling 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nils Norling!
After winning the bout, Nils Norling 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Kobe Bryant (ranked 1395 p4p, 2064 weight class) and Quintus Dias (ranked 202 p4p, 279 weight class). Dias comes into a darkened arena with his song building. No More Hot Dogs kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Kobe Bryant has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kobe Bryant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Quintus Dias!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bryant connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dias. Dias circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bryant throws a series of strikes that have Dias backpedaling.
Dias throws a lazy head kick
and Dias takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
 Dias is rocked!
Quintus Dias seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dias misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bryant is looking for a counter combo.
Bryant misses with a body shot.
Bryant misses with a hook
and Dias counters with a nice body shot.
Dias throws a head kick but Bryant moves out of range.
Bryant blocks a head kick by Dias.
Bryant shoots and misses
and Dias counters with a stiff right hand.
Dias looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bryant tries to clinch but Dias moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dias rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bryant moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As Dias backs away, Bryant returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bryant swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dias swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bryant makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dias tries a head kick but it misses.
Dias misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bryant feints a jab promting Dias to slip. Bryant then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dias slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Bryant tries for a takedown but Dias sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dias misses with a head kick.
Bryant will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dias tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bryant scores with a kick to the body.
Dias ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bryant moves away.
As Dias looks to move away, Bryant throws a big counter combo but Dias just gets out of the way.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dias!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bryant scores with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dias looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sloppy strikes from Bryant. Those never looked like landing.
Dias scores with a spinning back kick!
Dias misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dias swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looked like Bryant was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dias avoids the head kick by Bryant.
A shot to the liver by Dias. Beautiful body shot.
Dias takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dias on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dias throws a push kick but Bryant slaps the foot to one side.
Bryant feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Dias throws an off balance right hand
and Dias takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dias is still on wobbly legs! Can Bryant finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryant scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dias seems to have recovered his senses.
Dias rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bryant moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dias throws a head kick that misses.
Bryant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dias manages to avoid it.
Dias tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bryant manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A counter left hand to the body from Bryant misses its target.
Dias looks to land a body kick but Bryant moved away.
A head kick misses from Dias.
Bryant blocks a leg kick.
Bryant lands a nice hook to Dias's body. Dias takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bryant's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dias connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bryant scrambles back to his feet.
Bryant looks to land a combination. Dias sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Dias works the jab nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dias with a nice calf kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bryant drops Dias with a beautiful combination! Dias stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bryant is looking for the KO!
Bryant catches Dias with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Dias forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kobe Bryant!
Kobe Bryant 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Marshal Mayhem (ranked 2094 p4p, 2003 weight class) and Spencer Williams (ranked 200 p4p, 192 weight class). Mayhem comes to the cage accompanied by Friday Night remixed by Astrophysics. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marshal Mayhem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Spencer Williams!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayhem throws an overhand right that lands on Williams's shoulder, as Williams tries to avoid the shot.
Williams's coach down at Cope's was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Williams's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Sloppy strikes from Mayhem. Those never looked like landing.
Williams thuds a left hand into Mayhem's body.
Williams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mayhem sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mayhem ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A big right from Mayhem misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Mayhem does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mayhem stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mayhem moves forwards but Williams connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mayhem listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mayhem takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mayhem.
Mayhem scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
No joy there for Williams, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A swing and a miss from Mayhem.
Mayhem scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mayhem.
Mayhem has been working on his boxing with his coaches at House of 1000 Corpses in the buildup to the fight.
Mayhem connects with a good right hand that stumbles Williams. Williams circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mayhem fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Williams on the side of the head.
Williams throws a right hand that Mayhem ducks under and follows up with a left that Mayhem also avoids with ease.
Williams throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Williams uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mayhem.
Williams unleashes a big counter combination but Mayhem bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mayhem jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A big left from Mayhem misses.
Mayhem throws a big shot that misses.
Williams scores with a sloppy right hand. Mayhem should have avoided that one.
Williams takes a jab right on the kisser.
A jab from Mayhem misses.
Mayhem misses the jab.
Spencer Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mayhem checks it well.
Williams shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mayhem napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Williams taking a breather here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Mayhem's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mayhem tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Williams wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Williams wants to control but Mayhem is keeping him busy.
Mayhem is trying to escape the position but Williams is controlling the position.
Mayhem struggling a bit here.
Mayhem is looking to regain half guard here but Williams keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams throws a strike aimed at the side of Mayhem's head but Mayhem avoids it well.
Williams trying to control the action but Mayhem is working from the bottom.
Mayhem tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Williams wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mayhem sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mayhem is staying active underneath Williams, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mayhem tries to get to full guard but Williams has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Williams is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Williams slips under a jab from Mayhem.
Mayhem showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Williams.
An attempted straight right counter from Mayhem misses the target.
Mayhem getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Williams misses with a left hand
enabling Mayhem to counter with a crisp jab.
Mayhem misses with a low kick.
Williams throws a body kick that misses.
Nice shot by Williams.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mayhem, as that shot connected.
Williams misses with a straight right.
Williams throws a hook to the side of Mayhem's head but Mayhem sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
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 Marshal Mayhem will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mayhem fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Williams on the side of the head.
Mayhem looks to land a right hand but Williams moved out of range.
Mayhem throws a shot to the body.
Mayhem scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A big right from Williams misses.
Mayhem throws a hook but Williams avoids it easily.
Williams throws a hook but Mayhem blocks it.
Williams throws a body punch but Mayhem moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Mayhem.
Mayhem ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Williams misses with a hook
and Williams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayhem throws a lazy right hand but Williams sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mayhem.
A jab from Williams misses.
Williams pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice cross by Williams.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams stalks Mayhem and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mayhem's face. Mayhem staggers backwards, shaken.
Mayhem scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mayhem throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Williams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Williams misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Mayhem misses the target.
Mayhem jabs Williams right on the nose. Williams blinks but takes it well.
Mayhem takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice body kick there by Williams.
Mayhem misses with a double jab.
Nice uppercut there from Mayhem.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mayhem misses with a straight right.
An inside leg kick from Williams misses.
Williams on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mayhem misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mayhem sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A shot to the body from Mayhem misses
enabling Williams to counter with a crisp jab.
A slow jab from Mayhem misses its intended target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Williams 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 Mayhem has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mayhem and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Williams connects with a solid leg kick.
Mayhem connects with a body shot.
Mayhem keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marshal Mayhem is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Williams avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mayhem takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mayhem misses with a straight right.
Williams takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Williams misses with a kick to the body
and Mayhem counters with a straight right hand.
Mayhem scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mayhem throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayhem throws a hook but Williams avoids it easily.
Williams drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mayhem defends it well.
Williams keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mayhem.
Mayhem missing with a left hand there. Williams was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Williams slips under a jab from Mayhem.
Williams cracks Mayhem with a good jab.
Williams throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mayhem throws an overhand right that lands on Williams's shoulder, as Williams tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Mayhem finds it's way through Williams's defenses.
Williams lands with a right hand.
Mayhem throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Williams moves out of range of the strikes.
And Williams tries to counter it with a takedown but Mayhem pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Williams avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Williams connects with a body shot that sends Mayhem's belly button to the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams moves out of range as Mayhem strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayhem misses with a hook. Williams ducked under it nicely.
Mayhem throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Williams sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Williams is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mayhem swings widly with a right hand
and Williams counters with a stiff right hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Mayhem checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mayhem slips a straight right by Williams.
Williams swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mayhem.
A decent looking cross lands there for Williams.
Williams attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mayhem cracks Williams with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mayhem misses with a straight left.
Williams has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Williams throws a sloppy body shot
and Mayhem counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Williams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mayhem.
A low kick from Williams is predictable there
and Mayhem counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mayhem connects with the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marshal Mayhem dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Williams fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mayhem throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mayhem cracks Williams with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Williams motions for Mayhem to come forward. Williams throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Mayhem.
Mayhem was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Marshal Mayhem is winning the standup battle so far.
Williams slips a straight right by Mayhem.
Mayhem lunges at Williams with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Williams's hand.
Williams moves away from the strike by Mayhem.
Williams swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Williams with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Williams, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Williams is predictable there
and Mayhem counters with a stiff right hand.
Mayhem blocks the body kick.
Mayhem throws a body punch but Williams moves out of range.
Mayhem misses with a straight left.
Mayhem throws a leg kick that misses.
Williams doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mayhem throws a right hand that Williams ducks under and follows up with a left that Williams also avoids with ease.
Williams slips a jab from Mayhem.
Nice body kick from Williams.
Williams misses with a double jab.
Mayhem scores with a shot to the body.
Mayhem dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Williams throws a combination that misses
and Mayhem counters with a straight right hand.
Williams looks to throw the jab but Mayhem is out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Williams.
Mayhem lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mayhem tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from Mayhem.
Williams moves out of range of the strikes.
Mayhem takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mayhem takes a swing at Williams's ribcage but misses.
Williams defending well as Mayhem loads up on a big left hand.
Williams keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mayhem.
Mayhem moves forwards but Williams connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A lazy body kick from Williams
and Mayhem counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Williams thinking.
Williams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mayhem.
Williams throws a leg kick that is checked
and Williams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mayhem misses with a straight right.
Mayhem swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Williams misses the jab.
Mayhem misses with a left hand
and Williams counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Williams stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Williams uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mayhem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Some bone on bone action there as Mayhem checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mayhem throwing a counter right hand but Williams manages to avoid it.
Williams misses with a right hand
and Mayhem counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Williams thinking.
Mayhem slips a jab from Williams.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mayhem manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Mayhem. That snapped Williams's head back.
Williams swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mayhem.
Nice body punch from Mayhem.
Mayhem waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Williams.
Williams connects with a leg kick.
Williams misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mayhem is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Williams.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mayhem throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Williams on the side of the head.
Williams moves out of range as Mayhem strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayhem scores with a nice head shot.
Williams thumps Mayhem with a low kick.
Mayhem throws a jab when Williams was well out of range.
Williams tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mayhem is able to avoid easily.
Mayhem waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Williams.
A nice leg kick from Williams, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mayhem walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Williams bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Williams moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Spencer Williams.
I think Mayhem 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marshal Mayhem!
Marshal Mayhem was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Hughes (ranked 1933 p4p, 2244 weight class) and Chris Coryatt (ranked 259 p4p, 304 weight class). Coryatt has chosen Slim Thug - Welcome 2 Houston as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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9 - 12 - 0 |
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14 - 10 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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World class MT
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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 9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcus Hughes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Coryatt!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coryatt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Hughes misses the target.
Hughes lands with a hook. Coryatt tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Coryatt connects with a leg kick.
Hughes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Coryatt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hughes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Coryatt manages to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Coryatt 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A big right from Coryatt misses.
Hughes misses the shot to the body.
Coryatt is looking for the big counter here.
Hughes is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Coryatt's half guard.
Hughes looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hughes working Coryatt over with strikes.
Hughes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hughes throwing shots but Coryatt is blocking nicely.
Coryatt is staying active underneath Hughes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes not doing much here.
Hughes is trying to control. Coryatt wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hughes controlling the action here.
Hughes is looking to take a break and control but Coryatt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hughes drops an elbow to the side of Coryatt's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hughes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Coryatt can do anything to dispel that myth.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Coryatt controlling the position well.
Coryatt avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hughes.
Hughes thows a huge punch but Coryatt dodges it nicely.
Hughes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hughes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hughes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hughes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Coryatt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hughes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hughes takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Coryatt.
Hughes throws a looping overhand right but Coryatt ducks down to avoid it.
Coryatt misses with a left hand
and Hughes counters with a nice uppercut.
Chris Coryatt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hughes feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hughes engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hughes postures up and lands a big shot to Coryatt's brow.
Hughes prevents Coryatt from getting back to his feet.
Hughes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hughes controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hughes lands a couple of elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hughes engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hughes postures up.
Hughes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Coryatt works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hughes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hughes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hughes throwing strikes from guard but Coryatt blocks nicely.
Hughes with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Hughes dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
An inside leg kick from Coryatt misses.
Coryatt's coach down at Blacksmith MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Coryatt's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Coryatt throws a combination that misses
and Hughes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hughes takes a swing at Coryatt's ribcage but misses.
Hughes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hughes connects with a right hand. Coryatt shakes it off.
Coryatt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Coryatt fails to land with a series of punches.
Hughes misses with a takedown
letting Coryatt counter with a right hand.
Coryatt throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hughes blocks a leg kick.
Hughes throwing a counter right hand but Coryatt manages to avoid it.
Hughes throws a big shot that misses.
Coryatt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Coryatt throws a big shot that misses.
Hughes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hughes there as he acknowledges the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hughes thuds a left hand into Coryatt's body.
Coryatt misses the shot to the body.
Hughes throwing a counter right hand but Coryatt manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes dips to his left and cracks Coryatt with an uppercut!
Coryatt throws a leg kick
and Hughes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Coryatt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hughes.
A jab from Hughes finds it's way through Coryatt's defenses.
Hughes lands a really nice looking cross but Coryatt seems unphased.
Coryatt throws an off balance right hand
and Hughes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hughes, as that shot connected.
Hughes shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Coryatt's guard.
Hughes throws a strike but Coryatt rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hughes controlling the position.
Hughes has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hughes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hughes looking for a guillotine here but Coryatt defends easily.
Hughes is looking for a triangle but Coryatt pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hughes wants to sweep but no luck.
Coryatt wants to stand and escape but instead Hughes has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Hughes is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hughes throws a big right hand that misses.
Hughes trying to control the position from guard on top but Coryatt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hughes throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes connects with a couple of short punches.
Hughes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Coryatt can do to turn this around?
Hughes postures up in Coryatt's guard and throws a big left but Coryatt blocks it.
Coryatt keeping moving, preventing Hughes from controlling successfully.
Coryatt wants to stand but Hughes is controlling the position.
Hughes is looking to work some ground and pound but Coryatt has wrist control.
Marcus Hughes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hughes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
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.
Hughes's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hughes is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hughes cracks Coryatt with a solid left hand.
Coryatt utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hughes postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hughes not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hughes wants to control from the top but Coryatt keeps moving.
Hughes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nice body punch from Hughes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Hughes dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Coryatt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hughes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hughes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Coryatt pinned against the cage. Coryatt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hughes defending well as Coryatt loads up on a big left hand.
Hughes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Coryatt throws out a loose jab but Hughes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coryatt is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Hughes lands a really nice looking cross but Coryatt seems unphased.
Coryatt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hughes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Coryatt.
Hughes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coryatt misses with an uppercut. Hughes saw that one coming.
Hughes throws a body punch but Coryatt moves out of range.
Hughes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coryatt.
Coryatt is looking to clinch but Hughes is avoiding it.
Coryatt looks to throw the jab but Hughes is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Coryatt.
Coryatt lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hughes takes a step back to recover.
Nice shot lands for Coryatt.
Coryatt getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hughes is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A slow jab from Coryatt misses its intended target.
Hughes takes a swing at Coryatt's ribcage but misses.
Hughes throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Coryatt was covering up waiting for the punch and Hughes finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Coryatt controls Hughes momentarily but Hughes frees himself.
Coryatt is looking to stand up but Hughes isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes trying to control but Coryatt is working from the bottom.
Coryatt is adopting a defensive guard.
Hughes throws a big elbow that misses.
Hughes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hughes stands up over Coryatt, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hughes postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes prevents Coryatt from getting back to his feet.
Coryatt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Coryatt being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Coryatt keeping moving, preventing Hughes from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hughes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Coryatt as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Hughes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coryatt lands with a shot to the body.
Coryatt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hughes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Coryatt.
A little feinted left hand from Hughes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Coryatt throws a hook but Hughes blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Hughes misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coryatt throws a push kick but Hughes slaps the foot to one side.
Coryatt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Coryatt misses with a double jab
and Hughes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Coryatt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hughes circles away quickly and effectively.
Coryatt lands a nice looking body shot.
Coryatt lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hughes missing with a left hand there. Coryatt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Coryatt misses with a wild body shot.
Hughes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Chris Coryatt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hughes catches Coryatt with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Marcus Hughes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Coryatt lands with a straight right. Hughes didn't see that one coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Coryatt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hughes 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Hughes!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hunter Broderick (ranked 1505 p4p, 1566 weight class) and Adrian Galanis (ranked 213 p4p, 217 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Broderick might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Mind by Savanah. Hunter Broderick could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Adrian Galanis's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hunter Broderick !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adrian Galanis!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Broderick lands a head kick. Galanis smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Broderick steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Galanis.
Broderick goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Galanis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Broderick thumps Galanis with a low kick.
Broderick throws a quick inside leg kick.
Broderick is looking to score with low kicks.
A solid body kick from Broderick .
A leg kick checked by Galanis.
Good exchange - Galanis coming out on top.
Broderick tries to close the distance and clinch up but Galanis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Broderick lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Galanis slips under a jab from Broderick .
Galanis works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
 It looks like Hunter Broderick has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice uppercut there from Broderick .
Broderick lands with a hook. Galanis tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Broderick misses with a head kick.
Galanis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Galanis throws a jab but it's blocked by Broderick .
Broderick looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Galanis misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Broderick throws a shot to the body.
Broderick tries a head kick but it misses.
Broderick scores with a sloppy right hand. Galanis should have avoided that one.
A head kick misses from Galanis.
Broderick has been working on his boxing with his coaches at House of 1000 Corpses in the buildup to the fight.
Broderick cracks Galanis with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Broderick has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Galanis to stand back up!
Galanis is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Broderick throws a low kick but Galanis avoids it.
Galanis is still on wobbly legs! Can Broderick finish him?
A big right from Galanis misses.
Galanis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Broderick walks into a straight right hand from Galanis.
Galanis walks straight into a right hand from Broderick - that's dropped him! Broderick jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Galanis from any more punishment! Galanis complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Hunter Broderick !
Our winner, Hunter Broderick , made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ibasour Sershurrapal (ranked 793 p4p, 912 weight class) and Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez (ranked 83 p4p, 96 weight class). Sershurrapal comes to the cage accompanied by Smoking Snakes. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ibasour Sershurrapal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jurgensen Sanchez misses the shot to the body.
As Jurgensen Sanchez looks to move away, Sershurrapal throws a big counter combo but Jurgensen Sanchez just gets out of the way.
Sershurrapal has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jurgensen Sanchez.
A good leg kick by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Sershurrapal moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jurgensen Sanchez. That's going to slow Sershurrapal down.
Jurgensen Sanchez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sershurrapal swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a front kick aimed at Sershurrapal's knee but Sershurrapal avoids it well.
A clash of legs there as Sershurrapal blocks the low kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws out a loose jab but Sershurrapal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sershurrapal swings for the body but Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a glancing blow to the side of Sershurrapal's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a low kick.
Sershurrapal has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sershurrapal throws out a loose jab but Jurgensen Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jurgensen Sanchez connects with a looping right hand.
A nice leg kick from Jurgensen Sanchez, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jurgensen Sanchez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A jab lands there for Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sershurrapal misses with a body shot.
Jurgensen Sanchez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jurgensen Sanchez connects with a leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a lazy right hand but Sershurrapal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws the left hand but Sershurrapal avoids the punch easily.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a leg kick but Sershurrapal sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jurgensen Sanchez staying out of range there.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands with a shot to the body.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a low kick but Sershurrapal avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Sershurrapal misses.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a jab but it's blocked by Sershurrapal.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands with a good body shot.
Jurgensen Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sershurrapal.
Sershurrapal moves away from the strike by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Sershurrapal is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a nice hook to Sershurrapal's body. Sershurrapal takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with an uppercut
and Sershurrapal counters with a nice uppercut.
Sershurrapal takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sershurrapal throws a looping overhand right but Jurgensen Sanchez ducks down to avoid it.
Sershurrapal fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sershurrapal connects with a crisp jab.
Sershurrapal checks a leg kick.
A big left from Jurgensen Sanchez misses.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a lazy uppercut
letting Sershurrapal counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jurgensen Sanchez 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 Sershurrapal has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sershurrapal and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sershurrapal staying out of range there.
Jurgensen Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sershurrapal.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a front kick that sends Sershurrapal stumbling back into the cage.
Sershurrapal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Sershurrapal bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sershurrapal half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jurgensen Sanchez takes a jab right on the kisser.
It looks like Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez has been cut.
Good work by Sershurrapal as he checks the leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sershurrapal.
Sershurrapal moves away from the strike by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sershurrapal with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sershurrapal closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jurgensen Sanchez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sershurrapal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a hook
and Sershurrapal counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jurgensen Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Sershurrapal.
Sershurrapal misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Sershurrapal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a hook but Sershurrapal avoids it easily.
Jurgensen Sanchez tries a low kick but Sershurrapal avoids it.
Sershurrapal was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nice cross by Sershurrapal.
Jurgensen Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sershurrapal.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sershurrapal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sershurrapal looks to score with a jab to the body but Jurgensen Sanchez is just out of range.
Jurgensen Sanchez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sershurrapal.
Sershurrapal throws a big shot that misses.
Jurgensen Sanchez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sershurrapal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sershurrapal misses with an uppercut.
Jurgensen Sanchez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sershurrapal.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Sershurrapal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jurgensen Sanchez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sershurrapal is looking to clinch.
Sershurrapal takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sershurrapal blocks a jab.
A slow jab from Jurgensen Sanchez misses its intended target.
Sershurrapal was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sershurrapal walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws out a leg kick but Sershurrapal moves out of range and Jurgensen Sanchez only half commits.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a hook but Sershurrapal blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Sershurrapal misses the target.
Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sershurrapal throws an overhand right that lands on Jurgensen Sanchez's shoulder, as Jurgensen Sanchez tries to avoid the shot.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a hook to the body. Sershurrapal takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sershurrapal with a jab.
Sershurrapal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jurgensen Sanchez.
A low kick lands for Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jurgensen Sanchez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sershurrapal has time to react.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sershurrapal. Jurgensen Sanchez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sershurrapal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a looping overhand right but Sershurrapal ducks down to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Sershurrapal there.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sershurrapal under the eye.
Jurgensen Sanchez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sershurrapal was well out of range. Poor timing from Jurgensen Sanchez.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Sershurrapal might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Jurgensen Sanchez ducks right into an uppercut from Sershurrapal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jurgensen Sanchez throws out a powerful jab.
Jurgensen Sanchez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jurgensen Sanchez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a leg kick but Sershurrapal sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jurgensen Sanchez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Sershurrapal misses its target.
Sershurrapal tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jurgensen Sanchez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jurgensen Sanchez slips under a jab from Sershurrapal.
Sershurrapal misses with an uppercut. Jurgensen Sanchez saw that one coming.
Sershurrapal throws an overhand right that lands on Jurgensen Sanchez's shoulder, as Jurgensen Sanchez tries to avoid the shot.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a leg kick.
Sershurrapal is looking to counter the offense by Jurgensen Sanchez and move into the clinch.
Jurgensen Sanchez ducks right into an uppercut from Sershurrapal.
Sershurrapal throws out a loose jab but Jurgensen Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Sershurrapal 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sershurrapal scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sershurrapal blocks a jab.
Sershurrapal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sershurrapal.
Jurgensen Sanchez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sershurrapal moves away.
Sershurrapal throwing a counter right hand but Jurgensen Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Jurgensen Sanchez looks to score with a jab to the body but Sershurrapal is just out of range.
Sershurrapal takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sershurrapal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sershurrapal misses with a hook to the body
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with an outside leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez connects with a solid leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a low kick.
Sershurrapal throws a jab but it's blocked by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Sershurrapal checks a low kick from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Sershurrapal is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Sershurrapal is looking to clinch but Jurgensen Sanchez is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jurgensen Sanchez slips a jab from Sershurrapal.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses the jab.
Jurgensen Sanchez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sershurrapal to score with a decent uppercut.
Jurgensen Sanchez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sershurrapal's hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sershurrapal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jurgensen Sanchez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jurgensen Sanchez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A punch lands to the side of Jurgensen Sanchez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jurgensen Sanchez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Sershurrapal chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jurgensen Sanchez can pounce on him.
Jurgensen Sanchez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sershurrapal looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jurgensen Sanchez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sershurrapal checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Good shot there by Jurgensen Sanchez.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Jurgensen Sanchez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jurgensen Sanchez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jurgensen Sanchez swings for the body but Sershurrapal moves out of range.
Sershurrapal throwing a counter right hand but Jurgensen Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Jurgensen Sanchez with the inside leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a jab when Sershurrapal was well out of range.
A swing and a miss from Sershurrapal.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sershurrapal moves away from the strike by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a head shot.
A big left from Sershurrapal misses.
Sershurrapal slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a low kick, looking for Sershurrapal's leg but Sershurrapal calmly moves out of range.
Sershurrapal avoids a kick to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Sershurrapal on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Good standup being displayed there by Sershurrapal as he connects with a hook.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a nice looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jurgensen Sanchez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a low kick as Sershurrapal jumps back.
Sershurrapal is looking to counter punch.
Sershurrapal looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a low kick but Sershurrapal moves out of range easily.
Jurgensen Sanchez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a body punch but Sershurrapal moves out of range.
Sershurrapal takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sershurrapal misses with an uppercut
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sershurrapal scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sershurrapal takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sershurrapal misses the shot to the body.
Sershurrapal slips a straight right by Jurgensen Sanchez.
An attempted straight right counter from Sershurrapal misses the target.
Sershurrapal misses with a looping right.
Jurgensen Sanchez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sershurrapal's head backwards.
Ibasour Sershurrapal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sershurrapal lands a jab to Jurgensen Sanchez's midsection.
Sershurrapal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jurgensen Sanchez connects with a body shot.
Sershurrapal checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A slow jab from Jurgensen Sanchez misses its intended target.
Sershurrapal slips under a jab from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Sershurrapal throws a series of punches but Jurgensen Sanchez avoids them all with ease.
Sershurrapal takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a leg kick which misses Sershurrapal's front leg but catches the back leg as Sershurrapal tries to avoid it.
Sershurrapal slips a straight right by Jurgensen Sanchez.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jurgensen Sanchez.
Sershurrapal tries to clinch but Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range.
Sershurrapal misses with a wild body shot.
Jurgensen Sanchez avoids the body shot from Sershurrapal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a jab to Sershurrapal's midsection.
Sershurrapal misses with a looping left.
Sershurrapal misses with a hook. Jurgensen Sanchez ducked under it nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Jurgensen Sanchez misses.
Sershurrapal misses with a double jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jurgensen Sanchez. Sershurrapal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sershurrapal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sershurrapal connects with the punch.
Sershurrapal throws a nice looking combination but Jurgensen Sanchez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jurgensen Sanchez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sershurrapal has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez works Sershurrapal's body with a nice hook.
Jurgensen Sanchez catches Sershurrapal with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jurgensen Sanchez cracks Sershurrapal with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Jurgensen Sanchez. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sershurrapal tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A swing and a miss from Sershurrapal.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sershurrapal looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sershurrapal tries to clinch there but Jurgensen Sanchez circles away.
Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range as Sershurrapal strikes.
Sershurrapal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a push kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez loads up on a big right hand but Sershurrapal slips the punch.
Sershurrapal looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sershurrapal. Jurgensen Sanchez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sershurrapal scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jurgensen Sanchez 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez!
A relieved looking Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lindsay Apollo (ranked 175 p4p, 314 weight class) and Li Xiaodong (ranked 16 p4p, 36 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lindsay Apollo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Li Xiaodong!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xiaodong misses the jab.
Xiaodong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Apollo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Li Xiaodong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xiaodong throws a leg kick that is checked
and Apollo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Apollo lands with a light punch inside.
Xiaodong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Xiaodong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Xiaodong misses with the head strike.
Xiaodong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Apollo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Xiaodong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Apollo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Xiaodong tries to work over Apollo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Apollo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Xiaodongs head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiaodong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Apollo tries to pull guard but Xiaodong holds him up against the cage and eventually Apollo drops back down to his feet.
Xiaodong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Apollo lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xiaodong lands a body shot in the clinch.
Xiaodong tries a body shot but Apollo blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apollo misses with the head strike.
Apollo gets through Xiaodong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Xiaodong has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Apollo seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Xiaodong can turn it around.
Apollo lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Apollo fails to land.
Xiaodong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Apollo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Xiaodong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Apollo backwards.
Xiaodong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Apollo fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Xiaodong.
Apollo throws a punch but it's blocked by Xiaodong.
Apollo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Apollo drags the fight down to the ground.
Apollo pulls Xiaodong in to control the position.
Apollo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Xiaodong's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Apollo stopping the sweep attempt from Xiaodong.
Apollo trying to control but Xiaodong is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apollo is really struggling to control Xiaodong but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Apollo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Xiaodong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Xiaodong is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Apollo pushes down on Xiaodong's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xiaodong is defending against the submission attempts here by Apollo.
Xiaodong tries to get to full guard but Apollo has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apollo seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Apollo wants to pass the guard but Xiaodong is defending well.
Xiaodong tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Apollo manages to move to mount!
Apollo has hold of Xiaodong's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Xiaodong manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Apollo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Xiaodong is squirming around, avoiding Apollo's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xiaodong tries to hold on but Apollo pushes him away.
Apollo with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Xiaodong tries to hold on but Apollo postures up.
Apollo wants to control the pace but Xiaodong is squirming around nicely.
Apollo is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Xiaodong has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Apollo working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Apollo is looking to work his way around to Xiaodong's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lindsay Apollo dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Xiaodong lands a nice leg kick that just misses Apollo's sensitive parts.
Xiaodong fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Apollo on the side of the head.
Apollo throws a sloppy head kick and Xiaodong moves out of range easily.
A nice side step and Xiaodong releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A slow jab from Xiaodong misses its intended target.
Apollo clinches up against the cage.
Apollo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Xiaodong can do to turn this around?
Xiaodong scores with a nice hook to the head.
Xiaodong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Apollo fails to land.
Apollo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Xiaodong.
Xiaodong takes a shot to the head.
Xiaodong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Apollo.
Apollo lands a body punch.
Xiaodong lands a body shot.
Apollo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Xiaodong swings wildly with an uppercut but Apollo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Apollo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Xiaodong can't find room to land a body shot as Apollo controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xiaodong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Apollo backwards.
Apollo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Xiaodong tries to throw a body punch but Apollo avoids it by throwing Xiaodong back against the cage.
Apollo lands with a right to the head.
Xiaodong misses with some punches.
Xiaodong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Apollo's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Apollo.
Xiaodong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Apollo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Xiaodong throws a head punch that misses.
Xiaodong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Apollo digs a right hand underneath Xiaodong's ribcage. Xiaodong let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Apollo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Apollo tries to pull guard but Xiaodong forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Xiaodong blocks an uppercut.
Apollo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Apollo can't find room to land a body shot as Xiaodong controls the action.
Apollo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Xiaodong backwards.
Xiaodong lands with a light punch inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apollo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Xiaodong or not.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Apollo misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Xiaodong.
Apollo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Xiaodong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Xiaodong misses with a punch to the body.
Apollo has a couple of punches blocked by Xiaodong.
Xiaodong misses with a punch to the body.
Xiaodong misses with a punch on the inside.
Apollo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Xiaodong's elbow.
Apollo fails to pull guard.
Xiaodong lands a right hand.
A short uppercut from Xiaodong.
Apollo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Xiaodong throws a punch but it's blocked by Apollo.
Apollo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Apollo misses with a punch to the body.
Xiaodong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Apollo's elbow.
Xiaodong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Xiaodong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apollo pushes Xiaodong back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Apollo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Apollo.
A nice right hand lands inside from Xiaodong.
Apollo blocks an uppercut.
Apollo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Xiaodong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Apollo lands with a light punch inside.
Xiaodong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Apollo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Xiaodong backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Xiaodong.
Apollo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Xiaodong.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Xiaodong.
Apollo pushes Xiaodong back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Apollo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Xiaodong backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Apollo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Xiaodong has a couple of punches blocked by Apollo.
Apollo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Xiaodong scores with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xiaodong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Apollo's elbow.
Apollo blocking some punches.
Xiaodong working aggressively here.
Xiaodong misses with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Xiaodong.
Apollo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Apollo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Xiaodong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Apollo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Xiaodong has a couple of punches blocked by Apollo.
A nice right hand lands inside from Xiaodong.
Apollo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Xiaodong's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Xiaodong scores with a nice short uppercut.
Apollo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Xiaodong lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Apollo or not.
Xiaodong lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Apollo or not.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Apollo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Li Xiaodong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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.
Apollo throws a hook but Xiaodong blocks it.
Apollo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Xiaodong on the side of the head.
Xiaodong takes a swing at Apollo's ribcage but misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Apollo scores with a four punch combination!
Apollo scores with a leg kick.
Apollo is looking to score with low kicks.
Xiaodong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Apollo manages to avoid it.
Apollo wants to clinch.
Apollo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiaodong buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Xiaodong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Xiaodong rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Apollo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Apollo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Apollo catches Xiaodong with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apollo darts in and clinches Xiaodong up against the cage.
Xiaodong has a couple of punches blocked by Apollo.
Apollo swings wildly with an uppercut but Xiaodong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Apollo misses with a body punch.
Apollo working aggressively here.
Apollo misses with a punch on the inside.
Apollo lands a left hand.
Apollo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Xiaodong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Apollos head.
Xiaodong misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Apollo.
Xiaodong has a couple of punches blocked by Apollo.
Xiaodong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Apollo.
A right hook to the body lands for Apollo.
Xiaodong has a couple of punches blocked by Apollo.
Xiaodong lands a nice shot to the body.
Xiaodong blocks a body shot from Apollo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xiaodong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Apollo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Apollo misses with a punch to the body.
Apollo scores with a shoulder strike.
Apollo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Xiaodong.
Xiaodong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Apollo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Apollo.
Xiaodong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Xiaodong blocks a body shot from Apollo.
Xiaodong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Xiaodong lands with a light punch inside.
Xiaodong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Xiaodong lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Apollo or not.
Xiaodong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Apollo works on Xiaodong's body with a couple of short punches.
Apollo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apollo blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Xiaodong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Apollo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Apollo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Xiaodong throws a punch but it's blocked by Apollo.
Xiaodong throws a punch but it's blocked by Apollo.
A head punch on the inside from Apollo fails to land.
Apollo swings wildly with an uppercut but Xiaodong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xiaodong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Xiaodong lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Apollo fails to land.
Xiaodong scores with a hook to the body.
Apollo working aggressively here.
Xiaodong blocks a body shot from Apollo.
Apollo scores with a shot to the side of Xiaodong's head.
Xiaodong misses with a body punch.
Xiaodong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Apollo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xiaodong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xiaodong misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Apollo.
Apollo presses Xiaodong against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Xiaodong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Xiaodong tries to throw a body punch but Apollo avoids it by throwing Xiaodong back against the cage.
Xiaodong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Apollo misses with a body punch.
Xiaodong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Apollo backwards.
Xiaodong blocks an uppercut.
Apollo blocking some punches.
Apollo jumps into guard, dragging Xiaodong to the mat.
Xiaodong content to stall in guard here.
Apollo trying to keep a closed guard but Xiaodong is proving a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Li Xiaodong just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Apollo checks the leg kick.
Apollo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Xiaodong just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Xiaodong misses.
Apollo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Xiaodong.
Xiaodong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Apollo throws a big shot that misses.
Xiaodong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Xiaodong throws a hook to the side of Apollo's head but Apollo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Xiaodong looks to land a left hand but Apollo moved out of range nicely.
Xiaodong misses with a low kick.
Apollo tries to clinch but Xiaodong moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Xiaodong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiaodong throws the left hand but Apollo avoids the punch easily.
Xiaodong scores with a decent looking hook.
Apollo keeps Xiaodong at a distance using the push kick.
Li Xiaodong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Xiaodong throws a right hand that misses
and Apollo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Apollo ducks under a wild hook from Xiaodong.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apollo tries to clinch up.
Xiaodong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Xiaodong scores with a leg kick.
Apollo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Xiaodong lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Xiaodong lands with a good body shot.
A low kick lands for Xiaodong.
Xiaodong misses with an uppercut. Apollo saw that one coming.
Xiaodong fails with an attempt to clinch.
Xiaodong throws a shot to the body.
Xiaodong connects with a crisp jab.
Xiaodong looks to throw the jab but Apollo is out of range.
Xiaodong throws a jab when Apollo was well out of range.
Apollo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Apollo looks to throw the jab but Xiaodong is out of range.
Apollo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Xiaodong.
Xiaodong pivots, looking for a leg kick but Apollo is out of range and Xiaodong settles back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apollo throws a body shot but no joy.
Apollo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Apollo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Xiaodong scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Apollo tries to work over Xiaodong's front leg with a kick but Xiaodong checks it.
Xiaodong digs a good hook to Apollo's body.
Xiaodong lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Apollo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Apollo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Xiaodong.
Apollo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Apollo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Xiaodong lands with a straight right. Apollo didn't see that one coming.
Xiaodong buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Xiaodong moves out of range of the body kick from Apollo.
Apollo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Xiaodong.
Apollo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Xiaodong.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Apollo.
Xiaodong is looking to clinch.
Xiaodong misses with a lunging right hand
and Apollo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Apollo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Apollo presses Xiaodong against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Apollo tries to throw a body punch but Xiaodong avoids it by throwing Apollo back against the cage.
Xiaodong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Xiaodong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Xiaodong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Apollo throws a head punch that misses.
Xiaodong lands a shoulder strike.
Apollo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Xiaodong backwards.
Xiaodong swings wildly with an uppercut but Apollo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xiaodong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Apollo tries to pull guard but Xiaodong won't allow it.
Apollo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xiaodong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Xiaodong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Xiaodong throws a head punch that misses.
Apollo blocks a body shot from Xiaodong.
Xiaodong pushes Apollo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Apollo blocks a body shot from Xiaodong.
Apollo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Apollo jumps guard but Xiaodong stands there with Apollo around his waist. Apollo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lindsay Apollo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Xiaodong struggles to land a body shot inside as Apollo controls his hands.
Xiaodong tries to work over Apollo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Xiaodong misses with a punch to the body.
Xiaodong misses with a body punch.
Li Xiaodong seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Apollo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Xiaodong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Apollo backwards.
Apollo blocking some punches.
A short right from Apollo on the inside.
Xiaodong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Li Xiaodong dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Xiaodong bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Apollo's head backwards.
Apollo moves out of range of the strikes.
Apollo throws a low kick but Xiaodong avoids it.
Xiaodong drops his hands momentarily and Apollo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Apollo tries to land a front kick but Xiaodong steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Xiaodong ducks under a wild hook from Apollo.
Apollo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice shot lands for Apollo.
Apollo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Apollo misses with a kick to the body
and Xiaodong counters with a straight right hand.
Apollo throws a series of punches but Xiaodong avoids them all with ease.
Apollo lands with an uppercut that bounces Xiaodong off the cage and back into range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiaodong fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Apollo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Xiaodong defending well as Apollo loads up on a big left hand.
Apollo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Apollo blocks a jab.
Xiaodong checks a low kick from Apollo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Apollo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apollo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Apollo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Apollo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Apollo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Apollo misses with a hook.
Xiaodong moves in looking to clinch but Apollo pushes him off.
Apollo tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Xiaodong manages to circle out of the way.
Xiaodong digs a good hook to Apollo's body.
Xiaodong tries to clinch but Apollo moves away
and Apollo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Apollo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xiaodong manages to avoid it.
Apollo misses with a kick to the body.
Apollo misses with a looping left.
Xiaodong tries to clinch but Apollo is having none of it.
Apollo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Xiaodong.
Nice shot lands for Xiaodong.
Apollo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Apollo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xiaodong misses with a hook
enabling Apollo to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xiaodong moves out of range of the body kick.
Xiaodong only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Xiaodong lands with an uppercut that bounces Apollo off the cage and back into range.
Apollo blocks a jab.
Xiaodong punishes Apollo's body with a nice straight punch.
Lindsay Apollo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Apollo throws a chopping leg kick but Xiaodong manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A nice leg kick from Xiaodong, right into the meat of the thigh.
Xiaodong loads up on a big right hand but Apollo slips the punch.
Xiaodong throws a body shot but no joy.
Apollo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Apollo throws a low kick, looking for Xiaodong's leg but Xiaodong calmly moves out of range.
Xiaodong lands a nice looking body shot.
Apollo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Xiaodong tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Xiaodong takes a swing at Apollo's ribcage but misses.
Xiaodong lands with a good body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xiaodong misses with a looping right.
Xiaodong misses with a hook. Apollo ducked under it nicely.
Apollo checks the leg kick.
Apollo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Xiaodong listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Xiaodong digs a good body shot into Apollo's ribs.
Apollo tries to clinch but Xiaodong is having none of it.
Xiaodong finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Apollo throws a leg kick that misses.
Xiaodong is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Apollo misses the shot to the body.
Apollo throws a leg kick but Xiaodong moved away.
Apollo throws a head kick that half lands.
Apollo stalks Xiaodong and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Xiaodong's face. Xiaodong staggers backwards, shaken.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Apollo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xiaodong darts in and clinches Apollo up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apollo misses with some punches.
Apollo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Xiaodong throws a head punch that misses.
Apollo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Xiaodong is working Apollo over against the cage.
Apollo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Apollo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Xiaodongs head.
Xiaodong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Apollo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Xiaodong's elbow.
Apollo is trying to pull guard but Xiaodong turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Xiaodong misses with a punch on the inside.
Xiaodong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Xiaodong misses with a punch to the body.
Xiaodong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Xiaodong misses with a punch to the body.
Apollo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from Apollo.
Li Xiaodong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Apollo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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 Lindsay Apollo.
I think Xiaodong 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 48:47
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 47:48
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Lindsay Apollo!
Lindsay Apollo retains his featherweight title!
Lindsay Apollo thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dude McWrestler (ranked 51 p4p, 214 weight class) and Matrix Man (ranked 5 p4p, 29 weight class). McWrestler comes to the cage accompanied by Where Is The Love? . Matrix Man has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Dude McWrestler's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dude McWrestler!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Matrix Man!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McWrestler.
McWrestler misses with a hook. Man ducked under it nicely.
McWrestler throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Man.
Man misses with an uppercut. McWrestler saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Man. McWrestler does a little dance to reset his feet.
McWrestler bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
McWrestler cracks Man with a big elbow.
Man is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
McWrestler throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Man defending against the ground and pound.
McWrestler scores with a couple of short elbows.
Man managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by McWrestler.
McWrestler misses with the ground and pound.
McWrestler misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
McWrestler has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McWrestler tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Man takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
McWrestler creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
McWrestler throws an elbow but Man slips to the side and avoids it well.
McWrestler working the body and head with strikes.
McWrestler working the ground and pound.
A lull in the action here.
Sloppy strikes there by McWrestler.
McWrestler tries to score with some ground and pound. Man controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
McWrestler trying to control the action but Man is working from the bottom.
McWrestler fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
McWrestler creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Man sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
McWrestler is chipping away with strikes.
McWrestler controls the position from side control.
McWrestler scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Man to see if he's OK.
Man dodges the ground and pound from McWrestler.
McWrestler controlling the position.
McWrestler wants to control but Man is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler is chipping away with strikes.
McWrestler looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Man is avoiding damage well.
McWrestler trying to control the position but Man is working away.
McWrestler controlling the position from side mount.
McWrestler tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Man takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
McWrestler creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Man sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McWrestler cracks Man with an elbow. That is naaassty.
McWrestler working the body and head with strikes.
McWrestler controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Man defending against the ground and pound.
McWrestler postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
We've been hearing that McWrestler has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Man regains half guard, as McWrestler was trying to land strikes.
McWrestler content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Man blocking the ground and pound attempt from McWrestler.
Man is refusing to be controlled, as McWrestler sits in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dude McWrestler dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
McWrestler misses with a straight right.
Man thuds a left hand into McWrestler's body.
McWrestler avoids the body shot from Man.
Man has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as McWrestler is landing a low percentage of strikes.
McWrestler manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Man on his heels. He'll look to pass Man's guard now, I'm sure.
Man has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. McWrestler has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Man struggles to land a body shot inside as McWrestler controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Man.
McWrestler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Man has a couple of punches blocked by McWrestler.
McWrestler presses Man against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Man manages to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McWrestler misses the shot to the body.
A jab from McWrestler misses.
Man looks to score with a jab to the body but McWrestler is just out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Man moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from McWrestler.
Man is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McWrestler rather than just go for the knockout.
McWrestler blocks a jab.
Man slips under a jab.
Man attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Man looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Man throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McWrestler has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Man.
McWrestler shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Man eats them both and turns towards McWrestler to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
McWrestler moves into the clinch.
McWrestler lands an uppercut.
Man struggles to land a body shot inside as McWrestler controls his hands.
Man lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McWrestler throws a head punch that misses.
McWrestler gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Man regains guard.
McWrestler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Man can do to turn this around?
Man keeping moving, preventing McWrestler from controlling successfully.
Man preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McWrestler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McWrestler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McWrestler is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler trying to control the position from guard on top but Man is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McWrestler throws a big elbow that misses.
McWrestler throws a big elbow that misses.
McWrestler trying to control the position from guard on top but Man is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Man has momentary wrist control but McWrestler slips an elbow through the middle.
McWrestler trying to control but Man is working from the bottom.
McWrestler lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
McWrestler throws a big elbow that misses.
McWrestler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler connects with a couple of short punches.
McWrestler with a nice head shot there.
McWrestler throws a big elbow that misses.
Man is looking to stand up but McWrestler isn't so interested in that idea.
McWrestler lands a couple of elbows.
McWrestler looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McWrestler's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McWrestler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McWrestler's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Man can't keep his opponent in guard - McWrestler advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nice strikes from McWrestler there.
McWrestler throwing shots but Man is blocking nicely.
McWrestler not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McWrestler controlling the action here.
McWrestler with the ground and pound but Man uses the opportunity to regain guard.
McWrestler is looking to work some ground and pound but Man has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McWrestler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dude McWrestler dominated that second round.
That's time! McWrestler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Man. McWrestler does a little dance to reset his feet.
McWrestler takes the fight into the clinch.
Man blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Man lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McWrestler.
McWrestler turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and McWrestler manages to end up in side control.
Man is looking to reverse the position.
The referee asks McWrestler politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. McWrestler prefers to stall for the moment though.
Man is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
McWrestler misses with a head shot. Man uses the momentum to regain guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McWrestler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McWrestler working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Man's head.
McWrestler throws an elbow that misses. Man uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McWrestler's guard. Nice move by Man!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McWrestler wants to sweep but no luck.
McWrestler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McWrestler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McWrestler is on top in guard.
McWrestler throwing strikes from guard but Man blocks nicely.
McWrestler is looking to work some ground and pound but Man has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McWrestler chips away with some ground and pound.
McWrestler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McWrestler trying to control the position from guard on top but Man is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McWrestler lands a couple of elbows.
McWrestler is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
McWrestler postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McWrestler scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
McWrestler trying to control the position from guard on top but Man is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McWrestler looking to sit in guard and control but Man gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
McWrestler lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Man working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McWrestler.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McWrestler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McWrestler looking to sit in guard and control but Man gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
McWrestler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Man is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler is working hard here to advance position.
Man postures up.
McWrestler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Man's guard.
McWrestler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McWrestler postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McWrestler showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McWrestler trying to control but Man is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dude McWrestler clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A jab from McWrestler does it's job there.
Dude McWrestler is winning the standup battle so far.
McWrestler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Man throws a jab when McWrestler was well out of range.
Man misses with a hook. McWrestler ducked under it nicely.
Man tries a low kick but McWrestler avoids it.
McWrestler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Man.
An attempted straight right counter from McWrestler misses the target.
Man fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McWrestler manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from McWrestler.
Man on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McWrestler fails in his attempt to clinch.
Man on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Man throws a body punch but McWrestler moves out of range.
McWrestler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man throws a front kick that sends McWrestler stumbling back into the cage.
McWrestler tries to bum rush Man with a series of wild strikes but Man uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A looping hook to the body misses from Man. McWrestler does a little dance to reset his feet.
McWrestler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McWrestler misses with a few strikes there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McWrestler avoids the body shot from Man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McWrestler looks to throw the jab but Man is out of range.
Man scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McWrestler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Man throws a quick inside leg kick.
McWrestler misses with an uppercut.
Man lands a front kick.
Man lands a body shot.
Man throws a jab but it's blocked by McWrestler.
It looked like McWrestler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McWrestler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Man.
Matrix Man is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McWrestler misses with a double jab.
Man throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McWrestler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McWrestler misses with a wild body shot.
Matrix Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Man throws a hook but McWrestler blocks it.
A swing and a miss from McWrestler.
Man throws a body punch but McWrestler moves out of range.
Man throws an overhand right that lands on McWrestler's shoulder, as McWrestler tries to avoid the shot.
McWrestler appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Man throws the left hand but McWrestler avoids the punch easily.
McWrestler scores with a jab to the body.
Man thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler misses with a hook. Man ducked under it nicely.
McWrestler swinging wildly here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McWrestler takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Man looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McWrestler checks the leg kick nicely there.
A swing and a miss from McWrestler.
McWrestler shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Man but Man pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Man moves out of range as McWrestler strikes.
McWrestler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Man thows a body kick. McWrestler tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The fighters circling - Man throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McWrestler connects with a right hand. Man shakes it off.
McWrestler loads up on a big right hand but Man slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McWrestler.
Man throws a wild body kick that McWrestler sees coming a mile off.
McWrestler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McWrestler misses with a body shot.
Man works McWrestler's body with a nice hook.
McWrestler scores with the left hand. Man knows he should have avoided that one.
McWrestler stuns Man with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McWrestler throws an overhand right that lands on Man's shoulder, as Man tries to avoid the shot.
Man tries a head kick but it misses.
Man scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McWrestler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McWrestler looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Man manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. McWrestler keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Man misses with a body punch.
McWrestler has Man pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Man manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Man goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler throws a punch but it's blocked by Man.
McWrestler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McWrestler has Man pressed against the cage, preventing Man from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McWrestler tries for a takedown but Man manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dude McWrestler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Man is trying to push McWrestler away but McWrestler has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A head punch on the inside from McWrestler fails to land.
Man escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McWrestler is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Man's half guard.
Man kicks McWrestler off and gets back to his feet.
McWrestler looks to land a left hand but Man moved out of range nicely.
Man tries a quick counter leg kick but McWrestler is wise to it.
McWrestler connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Man's hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McWrestler throws a big shot that misses.
McWrestler takes one to the side of the head.
McWrestler takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McWrestler lunges at Man with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Man's hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Matrix Man will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
McWrestler shoots for a double leg takedown but Man sprawls well. He's pushed McWrestler's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McWrestler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McWrestler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Man manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for McWrestler. That snapped Man's head back.
McWrestler fails to land the takedown.
Man throws a low kick, looking for McWrestler's leg but McWrestler calmly moves out of range.
Man lands a jab to the head.
McWrestler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Man throws out the jab.
A jab lands there for McWrestler.
Man misses with a wild body shot.
McWrestler slips a straight right by Man.
Man fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McWrestler has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man scores with a spinning back kick!
Man connects with a good right hand that stumbles McWrestler. McWrestler circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Man throws a low kick but McWrestler avoids it.
McWrestler misses the jab.
Man keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dude McWrestler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man digs a good body shot into McWrestler's ribs.
Man misses with a low kick.
Man thumps McWrestler with a low kick.
Man fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McWrestler manages to avoid it.
McWrestler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Man moves away.
A slow jab from McWrestler misses its intended target.
Man has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Man there as he acknowledges the shot.
McWrestler throws an overhand right that lands on Man's shoulder, as Man tries to avoid the shot.
Man throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McWrestler wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
McWrestler moves out of range as Man strikes.
Man lands with a cross.
Man uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McWrestler.
McWrestler dives in and scores a takedown into Man's guard.
McWrestler trying to control but Man is working from the bottom.
McWrestler engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Matrix Man has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Man utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Man is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Man avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McWrestler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McWrestler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McWrestler works over Man with some ground and pound from guard.
McWrestler is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McWrestler lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Man keeping moving, preventing McWrestler from controlling successfully.
McWrestler throwing strikes but missing.
McWrestler with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McWrestler working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Man's head.
McWrestler trying to control the position from guard on top but Man is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Man preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler wants to control from the top but Man keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McWrestler shoots in and drives through. Man sprawls well.
Man misses the shot to the body.
McWrestler throws a body shot but no joy.
McWrestler checks the leg kick nicely there.
McWrestler appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McWrestler tests Man's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McWrestler lands the left hand.
McWrestler checks the leg kick nicely there.
McWrestler moves into the clinch.
McWrestler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McWrestler lands a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McWrestler trying to control but Man is working from the bottom.
Dude McWrestler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Man is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
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 Dude McWrestler.
I think McWrestler 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 50:45
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 49:46
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dude McWrestler!
Dude McWrestler retains his welterweight title!
In his post fight interview, Dude McWrestler started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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