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GC 471: Robertson VS Christ PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rico Van-Plant (ranked 1360 p4p, 581 weight class) and Baldomir Barbosa (ranked 191 p4p, 82 weight class). Barbosa has chosen Unfaithful as his entrance music. Baldomir Barbosa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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20 - 14 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Rico Van-Plant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Baldomir Barbosa!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van-Plant moves away from the strike by Barbosa.
We've been informed that Barbosa has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Barbosa lands with a straight right. Van-Plant didn't see that one coming.
Van-Plant slips a jab from Barbosa.
Van-Plant shoots and misses
and Barbosa counters with a nice body shot.
Barbosa throws a looping overhand right but Van-Plant ducks down to avoid it.
Van-Plant 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.
Van-Plant throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Barbosa tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Van-Plant is in Barbosa's guard.
Van-Plant slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Barbosa is looking for a sweep.
Van-Plant goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Barbosa has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Van-Plant but great work by Barbosa.
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!
Barbosa decides to stand back up. Barbosa steps back and let's Van-Plant get back to his feet.
Van-Plant keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barbosa.
Van-Plant misses with a takedown
and Barbosa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van-Plant has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rico Van-Plant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van-Plant shoots in for a double leg but Barbosa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No luck for Van-Plant with that takedown attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Barbosa misses.
Van-Plant closes the distance and clinches up with Barbosa, looking for a takedown. Van-Plant pushes Barbosa against the cage but Barbosa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Van-Plant shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Barbosa let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Barbosa lands with an overhand left.
 It looks like Rico Van-Plant has been cut.
Van-Plant misses with a takedown attempt
and Barbosa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barbosa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Van-Plant.
Barbosa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa lands with a nice body punch.
Van-Plant wants to clinch
and Van-Plant takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barbosa leaves Van-Plant with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Van-Plant tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Barbosa defends well and Van-Plant ends up having to push Barbosa into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Barbosa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Van-Plant tries for a takedown. No joy.
Barbosa pushes Van-Plant back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Barbosa struggles to land a body shot inside as Van-Plant controls his hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbosa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Van-Plant with a lazy takedown attempt
and Barbosa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Van-Plant is breathing heavily.
Barbosa cracks Van-Plant with a good jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rico Van-Plant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van-Plant bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice shot by Barbosa.
Van-Plant shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Barbosa sprawls well. Barbosa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Van-Plant gets slowly back to his feet.
Barbosa misses with a hook.
Van-Plant feinted with a counter takedown.
Van-Plant uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barbosa.
Van-Plant goes for a double leg but Barbosa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Barbosa continues to drive forward.
Barbosa appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Van-Plant has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Barbosa avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Barbosa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Barbosa lands a shoulder strike.
Van-Plant is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barbosa.
Barbosa gets underhooks to prevent Van-Plant's takedown attempt.
Barbosa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barbosa misses with a straight left.
Barbosa lands with a straight right. Van-Plant didn't see that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van-Plant slips a straight right by Barbosa.
Van-Plant misses with a takedown attempt
and Barbosa counters with a straight right hand.
Van-Plant fails to land the takedown.
Van-Plant tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barbosa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Barbosa as Van-Plant shoots in.
Barbosa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Van-Plant shoots in and drives through. Barbosa sprawls well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Baldomir Barbosa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rico Van-Plant's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Van-Plant looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Baldomir Barbosa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Van-Plant swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Barbosa counters with a left to the body.
Van-Plant shoots in and drives through. Barbosa sprawls well.
Van-Plant doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Barbosa counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rico Van-Plant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barbosa lands a big right hand that sends Van-Plant crashing to the mat! Barbosa stays standing though and waves Van-Plant back to his feet!
 Van-Plant is rocked!
Barbosa throws a lazy right hand but Van-Plant sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Oh Van-Plant is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbosa slaps away a takedown attempt from Van-Plant, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Barbosa throws out a counter right but Van-Plant avoids it with no problem.
Van-Plant seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Van-Plant tries for a takedown but Barbosa circles away easily
and Barbosa counters with a nice right hand that sends Van-Plant toppling to the canvas! Van-Plant scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Barbosa finish him?!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van-Plant fails with a takedown attempt.
Barbosa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Van-Plant finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Barbosa! But no joy.
Barbosa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van-Plant sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Barbosa misses.
A low kick from Van-Plant is predictable there
and Barbosa counters with a stiff right hand.
Barbosa misses the jab.
Van-Plant feinted with a counter takedown.
Van-Plant staying out of range there.
Van-Plant misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Van-Plant changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barbosa tries to avoid it but Van-Plant manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barbosa to the ground. Barbosa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Barbosa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van-Plant uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barbosa.
Van-Plant shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Barbosa defends it nicely.
Barbosa stuffs the takedown.
Barbosa lands a nice shot to the body.
Van-Plant misses with a wild combination.
Van-Plant shoots and misses
letting Barbosa counter with a right hand.
Van-Plant has his takedown stuffed
and Barbosa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van-Plant uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barbosa.
Van-Plant half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Van-Plant uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbosa.
Van-Plant shoots and misses
and Barbosa counters with a nice uppercut.
Barbosa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Van-Plant with a lazy takedown attempt
and Barbosa counters with a nice right hand that sends Van-Plant toppling to the canvas! Van-Plant scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Barbosa finish him?!
Barbosa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van-Plant is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Barbosa.
Van-Plant avoids the body shot from Barbosa.
Van-Plant attempts a counter takedown but Barbosa avoids it well and moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbosa drops Van-Plant with a big left hand! Van-Plant is injured, injured bad! Barbosa jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baldomir Barbosa!
After winning the bout, Baldomir Barbosa 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Veigar Kujawski (ranked 2803 p4p, 1093 weight class) and Jake Sully (ranked 354 p4p, 153 weight class). Sully has chosen Hail the Apocallipse as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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170
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175
7 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Veigar Kujawski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jake Sully!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sully looks to score with a jab to the body but Kujawski is just out of range.
Kujawski misses with a takedown attempt - Sully sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sully uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kujawski.
It seemed like Sully was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kujawski jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kujawski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sully scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kujawski thuds a left hand into Sully's body.
Kujawski drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sully has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Kujawski has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sully throws a punch but it's blocked by Kujawski.
Sully tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sully stops a takedown attempt from Kujawski.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Veigar Kujawski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kujawski goes for a takedown attempt but Sully pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kujawski blocks a jab.
Kujawski shoots in but Sully avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kujawski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sully as he avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Sully as Kujawski shoots in.
Kujawski on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kujawski throws a poor cross that misses
and Sully counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kujawski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kujawski misses with a combination
and Sully connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kujawski moves away from the strike by Sully.
Kujawski dives in for a single leg takedown but Sully sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sully swings wildly with an uppercut but Kujawski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sully has Kujawski pressed against the cage, preventing Kujawski from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sully lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kujawski is trying to break the clinch but Sully is controlling him.
Kujawski gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kujawski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kujawski wants to control from the top but Sully keeps moving.
Kujawski is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sully is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kujawski passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kujawski tries to move to full mount but Sully actually manages to regain half guard.
Sully tries to roll over but Kujawski keeps him under control.
Kujawski sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kujawski wants to advance to full mount but Sully doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Kujawski is looking to pass into half guard but Sully pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Sully is in guard.
Kujawski looking to control.
Kujawski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sully defends it easily.
Kujawski has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Sully is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kujawski.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kujawski can't do much from the bottom here.
Sully takes a little break here. Kujawski wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Kujawski is looking for a sweep.
Sully controlling from side mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Sully dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kujawski shoots in and drives through. Sully sprawls well.
Kujawski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kujawski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sully is fending him off so far but Kujawski persists. Nope, Sully circles away and we're back to standing.
Kujawski throws a hook but Sully blocks it.
Kujawski has his takedown stuffed
and Sully counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Veigar Kujawski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sully shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The fighters circling - Sully throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kujawski 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.
Kujawski passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kujawski controls the position.
Kujawski goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Sully has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kujawski but great work by Sully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kujawski can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kujawski is not content to let Sully control the position.
You can see the frustration on Kujawski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sully stands up and beckons Kujawski to his feet.
Kujawski with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sully counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sully scores with a shot to the body.
Kujawski moves away from the strike by Sully.
Kujawski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sully throws a series of punches but Kujawski moves out of range.
Kujawski gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jake Sully seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kujawski shoots in looking for a takedown but Sully manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kujawski's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kujawski shoots for a takedown but Sully saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kujawski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sully's waist but Sully gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kujawski off to one side.
Kujawski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sully.
Sully swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sully connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sully throws a shot from downtown. Kujawski moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Kujawski misses the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kujawski looks to land a right hand but Sully moved out of range.
Sully lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sully misses with a right hand
and Kujawski counters with a straight right hand.
Sully throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sully throws a hook to the side of Kujawski's head but Kujawski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kujawski misses with a wild combination.
Sully doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Sully does no damage.
A jab from Kujawski does it's job there.
Kujawski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kujawski throws a right and a left that Sully avoids nicely.
A big right from Kujawski misses.
Sully looks to throw the jab but Kujawski is out of range.
Kujawski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sully.
Sully dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kujawski displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kujawski moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sully scores with a shot to the body.
Kujawski looks to throw the jab but Sully is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kujawski shoots in for a takedown but Sully shows good takedown defense.
Kujawski throws a shot to the body.
Sully scores with a hook to the body. Kujawski takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kujawski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kujawski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sully defends it nicely.
Kujawski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sully moves away.
Sully scores with a shot to the body.
Sully takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A shot to the body from Kujawski misses
and Sully counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kujawski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sully counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sully throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Sully showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Sully jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A combination from Kujawski does no damage.
Sully misses with a hook.
Sully scores with a hook to the body. Kujawski takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kujawski sizes up Sully with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sully swinging wildly here.
Kujawski throwing a counter right hand but Sully manages to avoid it.
Sully avoids the body shot from Kujawski.
Sully loads up on a big right hand but Kujawski slips the punch.
Kujawski moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kujawski swings widly with a right hand
and Sully counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kujawski fails with the takedown
and Sully cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kujawski has his takedown stuffed
and Kujawski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kujawski is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Kujawski. Beautiful body shot.
Oh Kujawski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sully fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sully is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Kujawski flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Kujawski is out cold! Sully holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jake Sully!
Jake Sully took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jans Schmidt (ranked 2829 p4p, 1127 weight class) and Cody Evans (ranked 260 p4p, 110 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jans Schmidt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cody Evans!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schmidt rushes Evans and presses him up against the cage.
Schmidt misses with a body punch.
Schmidt throws a head punch that misses.
Schmidt throws a punch but it's blocked by Evans.
Evans lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Schmidt has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Evans is working away from the top position though.
Evans winds up and cracks Schmidt with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Schmidt has hold of Evans's hands but Evans slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Schmidt is holding on to half guard well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmidt wants to get back to full guard.
Evans performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Evans not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans wants to free his trapped foot but Schmidt is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Evans is controlling the pace.
Schmidt blocking the ground and pound attempt from Evans.
Schmidt wants to get back to full guard.
Schmidt is pressing down on Evans's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
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.
Schmidt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Schmidt is controlling Evans's posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Schmidt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Evans closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Schmidt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Schmidt clobbers Evans with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Schmidt tries to move into range but Evans moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Evans shoots in for a takedown but Schmidt shows good takedown defense.
Evans shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Schmidt appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schmidt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Schmidt lands with a straight right. Evans didn't see that one coming.
Evans closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Schmidt quickly recovers to half guard.
Schmidt is looking to control Evans's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Schmidt avoid being mounted?
Evans prevents Schmidt from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans throwing shots but Schmidt is blocking nicely.
Schmidt trying to control but Evans postures up.
Evans thows a huge punch but Schmidt dodges it nicely.
Schmidt keeping hold of Evans's head, controlling as best he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Evans content to control rather than advance.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Evans misses with a looping right.
A swing and a miss from Schmidt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Evans dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Schmidt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Evans.
Schmidt blocks a jab.
Evans misses with an uppercut. Schmidt saw that one coming.
Evans has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Schmidt tries to clinch up.
Schmidt lands with a good body shot.
Schmidt scores with a hook.
Schmidt throws a right hand that Evans ducks under and follows up with a left that Evans also avoids with ease.
Schmidt fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmidt fails in his attempt to clinch.
Schmidt looks to score with a jab to the body but Evans is just out of range.
Schmidt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Evans swats away the attempt to clinch by Schmidt.
Evans changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmidt swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Evans counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Schmidt lands with a thumping leg kick.
Schmidt lands with an overhand left.
Schmidt wants to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Evans misses the target.
Schmidt tries to clinch there but Evans circles away.
Evans chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Schmidt can pounce on him.
Schmidt takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
It looks like Jans Schmidt has been cut.
Schmidt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Schmidt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Evans.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schmidt moves away from the strike by Evans.
Evans just misses with a punch to the body.
As Evans tries to get set, Schmidt tries to push him back and clinch up but Evans manages to avoid the attempt.
Nice body punch from Schmidt.
Evans shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Schmidt napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Evans working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Schmidt tries to bench press Evans off him but Evans keeps the position.
Schmidt managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Evans.
Evans scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Schmidt to see if he's OK.
Evans working away.
Evans sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Schmidt is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The strikes coming from Evans are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans working the head with strikes.
Schmidt takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Evans wants to control but Schmidt is keeping him busy.
Schmidt is looking to regain half guard here but Evans keeps moving and retains side control.
Evans trying to control the action but Schmidt is working from the bottom.
Schmidt avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Evans.
Schmidt gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schmidt manages to get to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Evans accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Evans missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Schmidt seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schmidt keeping moving, preventing Evans from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Evans showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jans Schmidt'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Evans slips under a jab.
Evans swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Schmidt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Evans.
And Schmidt counters with a quick kick to the body but Evans blocks it.
Schmidt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Schmidt moves in looking to clinch but Evans pushes him off.
Evans misses with a lunging right hand
and Schmidt counters with a nice body kick.
Schmidt throws a sloppy body shot
and Evans decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Schmidt's guard.
Schmidt 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.
Schmidt pulls Evans in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans is looking to work some ground and pound but Schmidt has wrist control.
Schmidt trying to control the position.
Schmidt 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.
Evans slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jans Schmidt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Evans takes the fight into the clinch.
Schmidt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Evans blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Evans.
Evans working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Evans has picked Schmidt up - he's going for a ride! Evans dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Evans not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Schmidt desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Evans performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans thows a huge punch but Schmidt dodges it nicely.
Evans looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Schmidt on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Schmidt manages to get to full guard.
Evans preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Schmidt is trying to keep Evans in close.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jans Schmidt is winning the standup battle so far.
Schmidt has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Evans finds it's way round the side to connect with Schmidt's head.
Cody Evans is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Schmidt walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schmidt tries to clinch up.
Evans keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Schmidt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cody Evans comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Evans winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cody Evans!
During a confident post fight interview, Cody Evans thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ameri Can (ranked 2670 p4p, 2137 weight class) and Louis C K (ranked 246 p4p, 197 weight class). Can comes to the cage accompanied by For Heavy Metal we will die!. C K has chosen Who let the dogs out as his entrance music. 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 26 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Ameri Can!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Louis C K!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Can throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
C K wants to counter the offense by Can and move into the clinch position.
C K slips under a jab from Can.
C K looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Can is looking to chop away at C K's legs.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from C K! But no joy.
Can pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
C K looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Can missing with a left hand there. C K was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Can throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
C K swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Can swings widly with a right hand
and C K counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Can gets off balance looking for a body kick
and C K cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
C K moves out of range of the strikes.
C K swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Can throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Can throws an ugly left hook that misses
and C K connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
C K checks a leg kick.
Can throws an off balance right hand
enabling C K to counter with a crisp jab.
Can fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and C K has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Can swings widly with a right hand
and C K counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Can is rocked!
Can throws a predictable looking body shot
and C K counters with a huge right that knocks Can out cold! C K is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Louis C K!
Louis C K thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jolly Roger (ranked 1288 p4p, 1142 weight class) and Mousa Sissoko (ranked 190 p4p, 171 weight class). Roger comes to the cage accompanied by Under Jolly Roger. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jolly Roger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mousa Sissoko!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sissoko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Roger.
Roger misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sissoko counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Roger thinking.
Roger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sissoko.
Sissoko throws out a counter right but Roger avoids it with no problem.
Roger throws a jab but it's blocked by Sissoko.
Sissoko swings for the body but Roger moves out of range.
Roger connects with a jab.
 It looks like Mousa Sissoko has been cut.
Roger throws out a powerful jab.
Sissoko jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
An inside leg kick lands from Sissoko.
Jolly Roger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sissoko looks to throw the jab but Roger is out of range.
Roger looks to score with a jab to the body but Sissoko is just out of range.
A slow jab from Roger misses its intended target.
Sissoko throws a low kick but it's checked well by Roger.
Decent striking displayed by Sissoko there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sissoko lands with a cross.
Sissoko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Roger throws out the jab.
Roger keeps the fight on the outside.
Sissoko throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sissoko lands a nice shot that snaps Roger's head back.
Sissoko has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Roger lands with a shot to the body.
Roger throws a jab when Sissoko was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roger swats away the attempt to clinch by Sissoko.
Sissoko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Roger.
Sissoko misses with a looping right.
Roger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sissoko appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sissoko looks to score with a jab to the body but Roger is just out of range.
A nice leg kick from Sissoko, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Roger scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sissoko fails to land the takedown.
Roger moves out of range of the leg kick from Sissoko.
Roger feinted with a counter takedown.
Roger looks to land a left hand but Sissoko moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Roger misses.
Jolly Roger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Roger misses with a looping right.
Roger lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Roger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sissoko.
Sissoko digs a good hook to Roger's body.
Roger comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Roger fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sissoko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roger with a hook.
Roger misses with a looping left.
Roger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Roger stuns Sissoko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sissoko has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Roger throws out a loose jab but Sissoko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sissoko moves out of range as Roger strikes.
Sissoko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sissoko or perhaps it was just good defense by Roger, which made it look bad.
Roger misses with an uppercut. Sissoko saw that one coming.
A big left from Sissoko misses.
Sissoko with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Some bone on bone action there as Roger checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Roger takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sissoko with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Roger on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sissoko ducks under a wild hook from Roger.
Sissoko lands with a straight right. Roger didn't see that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sissoko misses with a wild body shot.
Sissoko moves out of range of the strikes.
Sissoko thumps Roger with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Sissoko.
Sissoko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Roger.
Sissoko throws a shot to the body.
Roger misses with a hook. Sissoko ducked under it nicely.
Roger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sissoko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sissoko lands a leg kick that knocks Roger off balance momentarily.
A slow jab from Roger misses its intended target.
Roger looks to land a combination but Sissoko avoids it well.
Roger throws a hook to the side of Sissoko's head but Sissoko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sissoko scores with a sloppy right hand. Roger should have avoided that one.
Roger misses with a body shot.
Sissoko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sissoko defending well as Roger loads up on a big left hand.
Sissoko shoots in and drives through. Roger sprawls well.
Jolly Roger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mousa Sissoko.
Sissoko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Roger throws out the jab.
Roger is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Sissoko's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Sissoko tries to land a front kick but Roger steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sissoko drops Roger with a big left hand and mounts him. Roger is in big trouble!
Roger is looking to get to half guard.
Sissoko lands a heavy elbow.
A big strike lands for Sissoko! That's really hurt Roger and he's turned his back - Sissoko keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Sissoko jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mousa Sissoko!
A very excited looking Mousa Sissoko rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Bispen (ranked 912 p4p, 1816 weight class) and Watchman Nee (ranked 132 p4p, 254 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Bispen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Watchman Nee!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bispen.
Ivan Bispen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bispen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bispen misses with a double jab.
Bispen connects with the punch.
Bispen throws a big shot that misses.
Nee lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nee throws a hook but Bispen blocks it.
Nee slips a jab from Bispen.
Nee is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A swing and a miss from Bispen.
Nee misses with a straight left.
Nee just misses with a punch to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nee.
Bispen's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bispen duly obliges.
Bispen connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bispen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bispen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nee counters with a stiff right hand.
Nee throws a jab but it's blocked by Bispen.
Bispen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bispen misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nee connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bispen. Bispen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bispen cracks Nee with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bispen.
Nee throws a right hand that Bispen ducks under and follows up with a left that Bispen also avoids with ease.
Nee misses with a body shot
and Bispen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nee ducks under a wild hook from Bispen.
Nee staying out of range there.
Bispen throws an overhand right that lands on Nee's shoulder, as Nee tries to avoid the shot.
Bispen throws an overhand right that lands on Nee's shoulder, as Nee tries to avoid the shot.
Nee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bispen throws out the jab.
Nee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bispen lands a head shot.
A big left from Bispen misses.
Nee needs to keep his hands up - Bispen had a free shot at his head there.
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!
No joy there for Bispen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ivan Bispen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bispen throws out a loose jab but Nee uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Nee!
Bispen throws a hook but Nee avoids it easily.
Bispen loads up on a big right hand but Nee slips the punch.
Nee fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bispen on the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nee. Bispen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bispen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nees jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nee ducks under a wild hook from Bispen.
Nee connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bispen throws a right hand that Nee ducks under and follows up with a left that Nee also avoids with ease.
Bispen throws a series of strikes that have Nee backpedaling.
Nee thuds his right hand into Bispen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bispen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bispen misses with a straight left.
Nee misses with a series of wild punches.
Nee staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bispen throws a right hand that Nee ducks under and follows up with a left that Nee also avoids with ease.
Nee is looking for the big counter here.
Bispen misses with the combination.
Bispen looks to land a left hand but Nee moved out of range nicely.
Bispen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nee.
Sloppy strikes from Nee. Those never looked like landing.
It looked like Bispen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bispen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nee tests Bispen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bispen misses with an uppercut.
Nee ducks under a wild hook from Bispen.
Nee throws a right hand that Bispen ducks under and follows up with a left that Bispen also avoids with ease.
Bispen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bispen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nee.
No joy there for Nee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bispen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bispen throws out the jab.
Nee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bispen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bispen misses with a straight left.
Bispen misses with a looping left.
Nee fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A big right from Bispen misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Nee.
Bispen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nee doesn't seem bothered though.
Nee lands a lovely overhand right.
Nee fails to land with a series of punches.
Nee avoids the body shot from Bispen.
Good work by Bispen as he checks the leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nee moves out of range as Bispen strikes.
A slow jab from Bispen misses its intended target.
A countering left hand to the body from Nee misses.
Nee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nee misses with a few strikes there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ivan Bispen will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bispen connects with a jab.
Nee takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bispen misses with a looping right.
Bispen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bispen cracks Nee with a good jab.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Nee might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bispen has got the better of the exchanges.
Nee moves forwards but Bispen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bispen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nee's head.
A big right from Bispen misses.
Jab from Bispen.
A left lands for Bispen.
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!
Bispen fails to land with a series of punches.
Nee uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Nee!
Bispen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nee takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bispen throws out a loose jab but Nee uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nee moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ivan Bispen is winning the standup battle so far.
Bispen looks to land a combination but Nee avoids it well.
Watchman Nee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bispen. Nee does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Nee.
Nee throws the left hand but Bispen avoids the punch easily.
Bispen ducks right into an uppercut from Nee.
Bispen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bispen throws a hook to the side of Nee's head but Nee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bispen misses with a double jab.
A jab lands there for Nee.
Nee swinging wildly here.
Bispen throws a shot from downtown. Nee moves away and avoids it.
Bispen lands a head shot.
Nice straight punches there by Bispen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bispen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bispen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bispen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bispen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nee punishes Bispen's body with a nice straight punch.
Bispen defending well as Nee loads up on a big left hand.
Bispen looks to throw the jab but Nee is out of range.
Nee slips a straight right by Bispen.
Bispen looks to throw the jab but Nee is out of range.
Bispen throws a jab when Nee was well out of range.
Nee lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The fighters circling - Bispen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bispen moves out of range as Nee strikes.
Bispen loads up on a big right hand but Nee slips the punch.
Nee ducks under a wild hook from Bispen.
Nee scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nee throws a jab when Bispen was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Bispen misses.
Nee throws a combination that misses
and Bispen counters with a nice uppercut.
Bispen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bispen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nee.
Bispen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bispen.
Bispen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bispen throws a hook but Nee blocks it.
It seemed like Nee was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bispen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Bispen misses the target.
Nee moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nee scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bispen looks to land a left hand but Nee moved out of range nicely.
Nee let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
No joy there for Nee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bispen swinging wildly here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bispen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bispen throws a hook but Nee blocks it.
Bispen throws a hook but Nee avoids it easily.
Nee fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nee has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bispen misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bispen. Nee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bispen misses with a hook. Nee ducked under it nicely.
Nee lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nee moves away from the strike by Bispen.
Bispen slips a jab and a cross from Nee.
Bispen throws a shot from downtown. Nee moves away and avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bispen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bispen. Nee does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nee! But no joy.
No joy there for Nee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bispen cracks Nee with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ivan Bispen will probably get the nod.
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!
Bispen misses with a right hand
and Nee counters with a right hand to the body.
Nee throws a looping overhand right but Bispen ducks down to avoid it.
Nee takes one to the side of the head.
Nee lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nee throws a right hand that Bispen ducks under and follows up with a left that Bispen also avoids with ease.
Bispen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nee moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bispen throws the left hand but Nee avoids the punch easily.
Nee scores with a three punch combo!
A jab lands there for Bispen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nee throws a right hand that Bispen ducks under and follows up with a left that Bispen also avoids with ease.
Nee takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bispen dodges the punch combination from Nee.
Nee misses with a double jab.
Nee shoots in for a double leg but Bispen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bispen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bispen throws a jab when Nee was well out of range.
Nee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bispen lands a jab to the head.
Bispen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nees jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nee slips a jab and a cross from Bispen.
Bispen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nee fails to land with a series of punches.
Bispen loads up on a big right hand but Nee slips the punch.
Bispen throws out a loose jab but Nee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bispen misses with a straight right.
Bispen lands a jab to the head.
Bispen jabs Nee right on the nose. Nee blinks but takes it well.
Bispen throws a right and a left that Nee avoids nicely.
Bispen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nee slips a straight right by Bispen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nee with a hook.
Bispen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bispen throws a series of punches but Nee moves out of range.
Bispen throws a lazy uppercut
and Nee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nee throws a right hand that Bispen ducks under and follows up with a left that Bispen also avoids with ease.
Nee takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bispen misses with a straight right.
Nee is looking for the big counter here.
Bispen scores with the left hand. Nee knows he should have avoided that one.
Nee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bispen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bispen connects with the punch.
A jab from Bispen finds it's way through Nee's defenses.
Nee ducks under a wild hook from Bispen.
Nee looks to land a combination but Bispen avoids it well.
Bispen scores with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bispen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ivan Bispen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nee swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bispen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bispen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bispen misses with a double jab.
Nee lands with a cross.
Bispen's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bispen duly obliges.
Bispen misses with a right hand
and Nee counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bispen throws a right hand that Nee ducks under and follows up with a left that Nee also avoids with ease.
Bispen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nee misses with a straight left.
Nee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nee throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bispen looks to land a right hand but Nee moved out of range.
Bispen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nee manages to avoid it.
Bispen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nee.
A swing and a miss from Bispen.
Bispen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nee.
Nee moves out of range as Bispen strikes.
Nee fails to land with a series of punches.
Bispen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nee at a distance.
Bispen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bispen misses with the combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nee misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bispen throwing a counter right hand but Nee manages to avoid it.
Nee throws a right hand that Bispen ducks under and follows up with a left that Bispen also avoids with ease.
Bispen throwing a counter right hand but Nee manages to avoid it.
Watchman Nee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bispen throws a hook but Nee blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Bispen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bispen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Bispen!
Ivan Bispen 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ledley King (ranked 1185 p4p, 1655 weight class) and Grizzley Adams (ranked 25 p4p, 75 weight class). Grizzley Adams is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ledley King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Grizzley Adams!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams moves forwards but King connects with a nice, crisp jab.
It looks like Grizzley Adams has been cut.
Adams misses with a hook. King ducked under it nicely.
Adams swings for the body but King moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from King misses its target.
King defending well as Adams loads up on a big left hand.
King misses the shot to the body.
King throws a leg kick but Adams sees it coming and checks it nicely.
King pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
King has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mentor Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Adams looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Adams swings for the body but King moves out of range.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
Adams shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Adams was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
King wants to control but Adams postures up.
King tries to bench press Adams off him but Adams keeps the position.
Adams in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams in side control lands a decent elbow.
Adams throws a strike aimed at the side of King's head but King avoids it well.
Adams wants to control but King is keeping him busy.
Adams landing strikes.
Adams scores with a couple of short elbows.
Adams cracks King with a big elbow.
You can see the frustration on King's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
King taking a bit of punishment here - Adams scoring with strikes.
Adams throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
King tries to bench press Adams off him but Adams keeps the position.
The crowd goes nuts as Adams knocks King out cold with a massive hammerfist! Adams Jumps to his feet and climbs on top of the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Grizzley Adams!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy King (ranked 2365 p4p, 2850 weight class) and Mandlenkosi Thulani (ranked 115 p4p, 130 weight class). Thulani is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Zara - Sojaboy. Mandlenkosi Thulani 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 11 - 3, fighting out of New York, Jimmy King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mandlenkosi Thulani!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King moves out of range of the strikes.
Thulani throws the left hand but King avoids the punch easily.
Nice defenses there by Thulani.
Nice cross by Thulani.
Thulani blocks a leg kick.
Thulani cracks King with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
King throws a body punch but Thulani moves out of range.
King has been working on his boxing with his coaches at NY Savages in the buildup to the fight.
Thulani drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
King misses with a hook
and Thulani cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thulani lands a big uppercut and King crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but King looks OK. Thulani waves King back to his feet!
King is rocked!
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!
King moves away from the strike by Thulani.
Thulani throws a lazy uppercut
and King counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Thulani cracks a nice hook into King's ribs.
King tries for a takedown but Thulani sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Thulani lands a straight punch to the body, keeping King at a distance.
A big left from Thulani misses.
Thulani takes one to the side of the head.
King ducks right into an uppercut from Thulani.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thulani cracks King with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends King tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Thulani pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! King is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mandlenkosi Thulani!
A very excited looking Mandlenkosi Thulani made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yoshi Takano (ranked 3214 p4p, 2155 weight class) and Mfer Phol (ranked 107 p4p, 105 weight class). The key to victory for Yoshi Takano has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 30 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Yoshi Takano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mfer Phol!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Phol moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Takano takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Takano throws a left and a right that both miss
and Phol counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Takano.
Phol takes one to the side of the head.
Takano has been working on his boxing with his coaches at HELLsinki in the buildup to the fight.
Phol pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Takano back to the cage. Phol follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Phol avoids the head kick by Takano.
Phol misses with a wild body shot.
Phol misses with a series of wild punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takano throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Phol.
Takano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takano scores with a jab to the body.
Phol lands with a right hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Takano is defended easily by Phol.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takano gets a clinch.
Phol keeps control of Takano as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Takano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phol.
Phol throws a punch but it's blocked by Takano.
Takano misses with a punch to the body.
Phol lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Phol has Takano pressed against the cage.
Takano lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Phol lands with a left to the head.
Takano digs a right hand into Phol's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Phol's gas tank.
Phol throws a punch but it's blocked by Takano.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phol.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phol lands a body punch.
Phol misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Phol on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Phol on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Takano takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Phol.
Phol throws a head punch that misses.
Phol scores with a shot to the side of Takano's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phol will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Takano up against the cage.
Phol makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Takano wants to break free but Phol has control.
Takano throws a head punch that misses.
Phol misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takano.
Phol breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takano is looking to slow Phol down with leg kicks.
Phol gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Phol takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Takano misses with a body punch
and Phol connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Takano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Phol looks to score with a jab to the body but Takano is just out of range.
Phol misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takano.
A big right from Phol misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Takano is defended easily by Phol.
Phol throws out a counter right but Takano avoids it with no problem.
Takano throws a sloppy head kick
and Phol counters with a stiff right hand.
A low kick from Takano misses
and Phol counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Phol stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Yoshi Takano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from Takano tenderised Phol's leg. Phol is trying to keep his angry face on.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takano. Phol does a little dance to reset his feet.
Takano sets himself, and Phol steps forward looking for the clinch! Takano avoids it this time.
Takano tries to clinch but Phol moves out of range.
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!
Takano throws a right and a left that both miss.
Takano lands with a nice body punch.
Takano moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mfer Phol is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Takano with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Phol to score with a decent uppercut.
Danga de danga de dang - Phol scores with a four punch combination!
Phol blocks a head kick by Takano.
Takano uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Takano looks to score with a jab to the body but Phol is just out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Takano.
A punch combination from Takano misses.
Phol has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The fighters circling - Takano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Phol clinches up with Takano and pushes him back against the cage.
Takano landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Phol has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Takano seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Phol can turn it around.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phol's elbow.
A body shot lands from Takano.
Takano swings wildly with an uppercut but Phol uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phol managing to block the knees to the body from Takano.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mfer Phol dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sloppy strikes from Takano. Those never looked like landing.
Phol looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Takano finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Phol lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Yoshi Takano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Phol throws a looping overhand right but Takano ducks down to avoid it.
Phol misses with a straight right.
It looked like Takano was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Phol.
Some wild striking there from Takano.
Phol has closed the distance and engaged Takano in a clinch.
Phol swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Takano throws a head punch that misses.
Takano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phol lands with a light punch inside.
Takano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Phol's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Phol lands with a straight right. Takano didn't see that one coming.
Takano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takano misses with a head kick.
Takano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takano listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A jab from Phol misses.
Takano misses with a low kick as Phol jumps back.
Phol is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Phol is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Takano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mfer Phol seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slow jab from Takano misses its intended target.
Takano lands a jab-cross combination.
Phol has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Takano.
The fighters circling - Phol throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Phol misses with a straight left.
Takano moves out of range as Phol strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Phol as he connects with a hook.
Takano has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fighters circling - Takano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Phol takes a swing at Takano's ribcage but misses.
Phol moves away from the strike by Takano.
Phol has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phol looks to land a combination. Takano sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Phol lands a jab.
Nice shot by Phol.
Takano connects with a body shot.
Phol ducks under a wild hook from Takano.
Phol misses with a wild body shot.
Takano appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Phol misses the shot to the body.
Takano throws a push kick but Phol slaps the foot to one side.
Phol has managed to clinch.
Phol dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Phol tries a body shot but Takano blocks it.
Takano trying to land knees to the body.
Takano lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Mfer Phol has been cut.
A right hand to the body from Takano.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phol's elbow.
Takano is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Mfer Phol seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Phol is breathing heavily.
Phol prevents a body shot from Takano.
Takano misses with a knee strike.
Takano lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Phol.
Takano misses with a body punch.
Takano prevents a body shot from Phol.
Phol lands a right hand that snaps the head of Takano backwards.
Phol pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Takano throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Phol lands a glancing blow to the side of Takano's head.
Phol misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Takano on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Takano misses with a head kick.
Takano misses with a double jab
and Phol counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Takano thinking.
Takano throws a head kick but Phol moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takano misses with a jab, cross combination.
Takano throws a head kick that misses.
Takano attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Phol rushes Takano and presses him up 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!
Takano can't find room to land a body shot as Phol controls the action.
Takano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Takano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Phol.
Phol misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Phol.
Phol lands a hook to the side of the head.
Takano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Phol.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Takano.
Takano blocks a body shot from Phol.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mfer Phol showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mfer Phol's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Takano swings for the body but Phol moves out of range.
Takano fails with the takedown.
Phol throws a body punch but Takano moves out of range.
Phol thows a left - swing and a miss!
A solid leg kick lands there for Takano.
A punch combination from Takano misses.
Phol lands a nice hook to Takano's body. Takano takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Takano throws a sloppy head kick and Phol moves out of range easily.
Takano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phol.
Takano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Takano looks to land a body kick but Phol moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phol lands with a good body shot.
Phol throws a jab but it's blocked by Takano.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takano. Phol does a little dance to reset his feet.
Takano fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Phol just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takano misses with a hook.
Phol looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Takano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Takano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Phol blocks a body shot from Takano.
Phol taking a breather.
Takano throws a punch but it's blocked by Phol.
Takano prevents a body shot from Phol.
Phol lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Takano throws a punch but it's blocked by Phol.
Phol blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Takano struggles to land a body shot inside as Phol controls his hands.
Phol holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phol lands a left hand that snaps the head of Takano backwards.
Phol lands a right hand that snaps the head of Takano backwards.
Phol digs a right hand into Takano's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Takano's gas tank.
Phol breaks from the clinch.
Phol misses with a looping right.
Takano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Phol throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Takano misses with a low kick.
Phol misses with an uppercut.
Takano throws a sloppy head kick
and Phol counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takano takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Phol has taken the fight to the clinch.
Takano tries to land knees in the clinch but Phol avoids the damage to the body.
Phol blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Phol lands with a short shot to the head.
Yoshi Takano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phol scores with a shoulder strike.
Phol lands with a right to the head.
Takano is rocked!
Phol misses with a body punch.
Oh Takano is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Phol unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Takano! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Phol is unloading with more strikes now! Takano drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mfer Phol!
Mfer Phol thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ameen Robertson (ranked 1109 p4p, 1056 weight class) and Jon Christ (ranked 165 p4p, 157 weight class). Robertson comes to the cage accompanied by Regulate - Nate Dogg & Warren G. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ameen Robertson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jon Christ!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robertson takes a swing at Christ's ribcage but misses.
Robertson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Jon Christ has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Robertson. Christ does a little dance to reset his feet.
Christ uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robertson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Robertson. Christ does a little dance to reset his feet.
Robertson throws a lazy uppercut
and Christ counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Ameen Robertson has been cut.
Christ takes one on the button.
Christ uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Robertson.
Robertson misses with a right hand
and Christ cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice jab there from Robertson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Robertson throws a sloppy body shot
and Christ counters with a crisp right that sends Robertson to the canvas! Christ follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Christ!
Jon Christ is the new light heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Jon Christ 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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