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Bellicose XVII PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chest Mangold (ranked 5317 p4p, 4799 weight class) and Wilbur Ratt (ranked 430 p4p, 411 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chest Mangold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wilbur Ratt!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Reed Andrews and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ratt stuffs the takedown.
Ratt keeps the fight on the outside.
Mangold misses with a takedown attempt - Ratt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ratt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mangold half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mangold will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chest Mangold. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ratt throws a low kick but Mangold moves out of range easily.
Mangold goes for a double leg but Ratt avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ratt continues to drive forward.
Mangold is trying to pull guard but Ratt has him pressed against the cage.
Ratt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mangold is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ratt to keep the fight standing.
Ratt working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ratt prevents the takedown attempt.
Mangold looking to stall.
Nice body punch from Ratt.
Ratt working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ratt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ratt working aggressively here.
Ratt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ratt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ratt's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Mangold blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ratt lands a nice uppercut.
Mangold's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ratt misses with a body kick.
Mangold has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Primal Concrete Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Ratt tries to score with a low kick but Mangold moves his leg out of the way.
Mangold blocks a low kick nicely.
Ratt throws a leg kick but Mangold checks it.
Mangold takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ratt blocks a jab.
Ratt only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Mangold moves out of range as Ratt throws a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ratt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ratt will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ratt tries to score with a low kick but Mangold moves his leg out of the way.
Ratt misses with a leg kick
enabling Mangold to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ratt throws a shot to the body.
Ratt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ratt misses with a few strikes there.
Mangold slips under a jab from Ratt.
Mangold misses with a double jab.
An inside leg kick from Ratt misses.
Mangold looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ratt is fending him off so far but Mangold persists. Nope, Ratt circles away and we're back to standing.
Mangold shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ratt sprawls well. Ratt wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mangold gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mangold checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mangold dives in for a single leg takedown but Ratt sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ratt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ratt scores with a shoulder strike.
Mangold goes for a takedown attempt but Ratt pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wilbur Ratt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ratt looks to land a left hand but Mangold moved out of range nicely.
Ratt fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mangold checks it well.
Ratt misses with a leg kick
letting Mangold counter with a right hand.
Mangold shoots in and drives through. Ratt sprawls well.
Mangold moves away from the strike by Ratt.
Ratt misses with a straight left.
It looked like Mangold was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ratt keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ratt misses with a low kick.
Mangold tries to counter by clinching up but Ratt breaks away and moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mangold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mangold checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ratt swings away with a leg kick that misses.
It looked like Mangold was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mangold tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ratt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mangold checks a leg kick nicely.
Mangold shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mangold takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mangold clinches up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ratt manages to break the clinch.
Ratt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ratt works Mangold's body with a nice hook.
Mangold takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ratt tries to score with a low kick but Mangold moves his leg out of the way.
A quick step to the side and Mangold tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ratt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ratt is looking to chop away at Mangold's legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wilbur Ratt 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.
Ratt misses with a double jab
and Mangold counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mangold.
Mangold breaks the clinch.
Mangold fails to land with a series of punches.
Ratt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mangold.
As Ratt looks to move away, Mangold throws a big counter combo but Ratt just gets out of the way.
Mangold has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ratt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mangold backwards.
Ratt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ratt.
Mangold breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A combination from Mangold does no damage.
Ratt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ratt tries to score with a low kick but Mangold moves his leg out of the way.
Mangold tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ratt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ratt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Mangold was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ratt stuffs the takedown attempt from Mangold. Mangold gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangold shoots for a double leg takedown but Ratt sprawls well. He's pushed Mangold's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ratt throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ratt misses with a low kick as Mangold jumps back.
Ratt attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mangold throws a big counter combination but Ratt scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ratt tries to score with a low kick but Mangold moves his leg out of the way.
Mangold keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ratt looks to land a body kick but Mangold moved away.
Ratt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice body punch from Ratt.
An inside leg kick from Ratt misses.
Mangold throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ratt's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mangold under the eye.
Mangold dives in and grabs Ratt's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ratt pushes down on Mangold's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chest Mangold. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mangold checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mangold or perhaps it was just good defense by Ratt, which made it look bad.
Good work by Mangold as he checks the leg kick.
Ratt throws a chopping leg kick but Mangold manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mangold half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A big left from Ratt misses.
Ratt misses the shot to the body.
Ratt tries to score with a low kick but Mangold moves his leg out of the way.
Mangold checks a leg kick.
Ratt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chest Mangold is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ratt is looking to land body kicks.
Ratt tried to score with a low kick but Mangold checks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ratt looks for the body kick but Mangold saw that one coming.
Mangold went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ratt gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Mangold counters with a three punch combo that has Ratt backing up. Ratt nods at Mangold to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mangold.
Mangold uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ratt.
Ratt lands a body shot.
Ratt wants to slow Mangold down by chopping away at his legs.
Mangold ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mangold lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mangold.
Ratt takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ratt circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ratt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ratt misses with an uppercut. Mangold saw that one coming.
Mangold lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ratt swings for the body but Mangold moves out of range.
Wilbur Ratt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mangold checks a leg kick.
Ratt lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ratt throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mangold.
Ratt looks to land a body kick but Mangold moved away.
Mangold drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ratt sprawls and moves away.
Ratt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mangold shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ratt as he avoids it easily.
Ratt misses with a looping right.
Nice takedown defense from Ratt. No joy for Mangold on that attempt.
Ratt will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ratt throws a leg kick but Mangold moved away.
Ratt wants to slow Mangold down by chopping away at his legs.
Ratt sizes up Mangold with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mangold tries for a takedown but Ratt sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wilbur Ratt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Mangold's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Mangold misses with the combination.
Ratt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mangold is out of range.
Ratt tried to score with a low kick but Mangold checks it.
Ratt throws out a loose jab but Mangold uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ratt wants to slow Mangold down by chopping away at his legs.
Ratt throws a sloppy head kick and Mangold moves out of range easily.
Ratt looks to land a body kick but Mangold moved away.
Mangold tries to clinch
and Ratt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ratt scores with the left hand. Mangold knows he should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangold closes the distance and clinches up with Ratt, looking for a takedown. Mangold pushes Ratt against the cage but Ratt circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ratt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ratt tried to score with a low kick but Mangold checks it.
Ratt lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mangold moves out of range of the leg kick from Ratt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ratt throws the kick towards the body but Mangold avoids it.
Ratt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ratt connects with a body shot that sends Mangold's belly button to the back.
Ratt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wilbur Ratt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ratt throws a low kick, looking for Mangold's leg but Mangold calmly moves out of range.
Mangold tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ratt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Some bone on bone action there as Mangold checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mangold tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mangold throws a head kick that misses.
Nice takedown defense from Ratt. No joy for Mangold on that attempt.
Ratt is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Mangold blocks a leg kick.
Ratt throws a solid leg kick but Mangold takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ratt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ratt looks to land a body kick but Mangold moved away.
Ratt will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mangold is looking for a counter combo.
Ratt stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chest Mangold. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mangold tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ratt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mangold closes the distance and clinches up with Ratt, looking for a takedown. Mangold pushes Ratt against the cage but Ratt circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mangold tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ratt tried to score with a low kick but Mangold checks it.
Mangold moves out of range of the leg kick from Ratt.
Ratt scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ratt.
Mangold tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ratt manages to circle out of the way.
Mangold wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ratt misses with a straight right.
Mangold blocks a head kick by Ratt.
Ratt misses with an uppercut. Mangold saw that one coming.
Ratt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ratt swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mangold.
Mangold blocks a jab.
Mangold seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Mangold closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ratt circles away.
Mangold uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ratt.
Mangold misses with a takedown attempt - Ratt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mangold tries to clinch there but Ratt circles away.
Ratt throws a nice looking combination but Mangold bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mangold throws a poor cross that misses
and Ratt counters with a left to the body.
Mangold shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ratt pinned against the cage. Ratt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ratt throws a leg kick that misses.
Mangold avoids a kick to the body.
Ratt misses with an uppercut.
Mangold moves out of range as Ratt strikes.
Ratt attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ratt is looking to score with low kicks.
Mangold throws a big counter combination but Ratt scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ratt tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mangold is able to avoid easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Mangold blocks the leg kick.
Mangold checks a leg kick.
Chest Mangold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mangold ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ratt tries a low kick but Mangold avoids it.
Mangold seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wilbur Ratt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ratt 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 John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilbur Ratt!
A very excited looking Wilbur Ratt 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Billy Conforto (ranked 1632 p4p, 3935 weight class) and Tim Udrich (ranked 197 p4p, 409 weight class). Conforto comes to the cage accompanied by Alabama- Bishop Gunn. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent 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 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Billy Conforto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tim Udrich!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Lou da Vinci and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Udrich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Conforto lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
 It looks like Tim Udrich has been cut.
A jab from Conforto finds it's way through Udrich's defenses.
 Udrich is rocked!
Conforto moves out of range of the strikes.
Conforto half committed to a counter leg kick.
A slow jab from Conforto misses its intended target.
Udrich connects with a looping right hand.
Udrich lands a jab to the head.
Udrich digs a good body shot into Conforto's ribs.
Udrich throws a combination that misses
and Conforto counters with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Conforto lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Udrich at a distance.
Conforto lands a big right hand that sends Udrich crashing to the mat! Conforto stays standing though and waves Udrich back to his feet!
Udrich is still on wobbly legs! Can Conforto finish him?
The fighters circling - Conforto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Conforto lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Udrich up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Conforto from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Udrich's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Billy Conforto!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Roko Matijevic (ranked 1473 p4p, 2315 weight class) and Petr Vrabec (ranked 131 p4p, 199 weight class). Roko Matijevic is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roko Matijevic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Petr Vrabec!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Bruno Lombardi and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vrabec misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vrabec tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It appears Matijevic was looking to counter with a kick there.
Vrabec misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vrabec throws a lazy head kick
and Matijevic counters with a one-two to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Matijevic misses the target.
Vrabec lands with a kick to the temple. Matijevic shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Vrabec takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Vrabec is rocked!
Good exchange - Matijevic coming out on top.
Vrabec is still on wobbly legs! Can Matijevic finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vrabec looks to throw a body kick
and Matijevic counters with a big right hand! Oh Vrabec is in trouble here! Matijevic follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roko Matijevic!
After winning the bout, Roko Matijevic 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rick Richardson (ranked 1900 p4p, 892 weight class) and Jay Reepo (ranked 104 p4p, 52 weight class). Richardson comes to the cage accompanied by Alma Enamorada (Chalino Sánchez). Jay Reepo has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Rick Richardson's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rick Richardson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jay Reepo!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Russell Pearce and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richardson misses with a looping right.
Reepo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Richardson.
Richardson rushes Reepo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Reepo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reepo blocking some punches.
Reepo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Reepo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reepo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Richardson moves in looking to clinch but Reepo pushes him off.
Reepo needs to keep his hands up - Richardson had a free shot at his head there.
Jab from Richardson.
Reepo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Richardson defending well as Reepo loads up on a big left hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Reepo. That's going to slow Richardson down.
Richardson tries to clinch but Reepo is having none of it.
Richardson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Richardson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Reepo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Richardson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Richardson closes the distance and clinches.
Richardson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Reepos head.
A short uppercut from Richardson.
Reepo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Richardson to keep the fight standing.
Richardson is struggling to control the position.
A head punch on the inside from Richardson fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richardson blocks an uppercut.
Reepo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Richardson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Reepo swings wildly with an uppercut but Richardson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reepo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reepo tries to pull guard but Richardson won't allow it.
Rick Richardson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Reepo.
Richardson blocking some punches.
Reepo drags the fight down to the ground.
We've been hearing good reports from Richardson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Richardson is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Richardson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reepo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Richardson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richardson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Richardson wants to control from the top but Reepo keeps moving.
Reepo controlling Richardson's posture.
Richardson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richardson is looking to clinch but Reepo is avoiding it.
Richardson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Richardson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Reepo.
Richardson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Richardson has managed to clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reepo.
Reepo breaks the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Richardson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Richardson slips a jab from Reepo.
Richardson misses with a hook. Reepo ducked under it nicely.
Reepo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Richardson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reepo manages to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Reepo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Richardson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Richardson pushes Reepo up against the cage in a clinch.
Reepo has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Richardson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Reepo can turn it around.
Richardson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Reepo blocks an uppercut.
Reepo jumps guard and drags Richardson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Reepo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Richardson defends well.
Richardson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reepo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Richardson controlling from the top position.
Reepo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Richardson is aware though and is defending well.
Richardson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Richardson continues to stall.
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 Rick Richardson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Richardson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reepo.
Reepo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reepo throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Richardson to counter with a crisp jab.
Reepo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Richardson was well out of range. Poor timing from Reepo.
Reepo gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Richardson counters with a stiff right hand.
Richardson swats away the attempt to clinch by Reepo.
Richardson throws a body punch but Reepo moves out of range.
Reepo misses with a double jab.
Richardson is looking to counter punch.
Richardson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Richardson throws a looping overhand right but Reepo ducks down to avoid it.
Reepo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little feinted left hand from Richardson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Richardson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Reepo, pushing him back against the cage.
A short left from Richardson.
Still in the clinch, Richardson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Reepo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reepo jumps guard but Richardson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Richardson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reepo can do to turn this around?
Richardson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Richardson lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Richardson blocking some punches.
Richardson tries to throw a body punch but Reepo avoids it by throwing Richardson back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reepo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Richardson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richardson wants to stall.
Richardson swings wildly with an uppercut but Reepo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Richardson working aggressively here.
Reepo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Reepo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Richardson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Richardson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Richardson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Reepo trying to keep a closed guard but Richardson is proving a slippery customer.
Richardson content to stall in guard here.
Richardson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reepo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Richardson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richardson slips nicely into half guard.
Richardson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Reepo manages to get to full guard.
Richardson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Reepo throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richardson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Richardson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Richardson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Reepo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Reepo trying to control here.
Richardson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Reepo is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richardson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Reepo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Richardson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Reepo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Richardson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reepo tries to reverse the position but Richardson maintains control.
Richardson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Richardson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Richardson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Reepo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Richardson to score with a decent uppercut.
Richardson walks into a straight right hand from Reepo.
Richardson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reepo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reepo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Richardson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Richardson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Reepo can pounce on him.
Richardson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Reepo doesn't seem bothered though.
Richardson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Reepo with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Richardson counter with a right hand.
A jab from Reepo misses.
Richardson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Reepo is looking to clinch but Richardson is avoiding it.
Reepo throws a hook to the side of Richardson's head but Richardson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A punch lands to the side of Reepo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reepo lands a jab to the head.
Reepo slips under a jab from Richardson.
Good standup being displayed there by Reepo as he connects with a hook.
Richardson stuns Reepo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Richardson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice straight punches there by Richardson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Richardson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reepo looks to land a left hand but Richardson moved out of range nicely.
Richardson scores with a body shot.
Richardson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Richardson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reepo with a nice calf kick.
Richardson moves into the clinch successfully.
Reepo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Reepo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Reepo fails to pull guard.
Rick Richardson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Reepo.
Richardson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reepo tries to pull guard but Richardson holds him up against the cage and eventually Reepo drops back down to his feet.
Richardson pushes Reepo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Reepo swings wildly with an uppercut but Richardson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Reepo fails to land.
Reepo fails to pull guard.
Reepo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Richardson to keep the fight standing.
Richardson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Reepo backwards.
Rick Richardson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rick Richardson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reepo blocks an uppercut.
Richardson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Richardson working aggressively here.
Reepo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Richardson blocking some punches.
Richardson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Richardson swings wildly with an uppercut but Reepo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Richardson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Richardson - that landed with a thud.
Reepo tries to pull guard but Richardson holds him up against the cage and eventually Reepo drops back down to his feet.
A nice left hand lands by Richardson.
Reepo is trying to pull guard but Richardson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Reepo blocking some punches.
Richardson scores with a shoulder strike.
Richardson lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reepo.
Reepo lands a left hand.
Richardson blocks a body shot from Reepo.
Reepo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richardson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reepo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Richardson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Reepo slips under a jab.
Richardson tries to clinch there but Reepo circles away.
Richardson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Richardson rushes Reepo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Reepo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Richardson trying to stall but Reepo improves his position.
Richardson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reepo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reepo is trying to pull guard but Richardson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Reepo digs a right hand underneath Richardson's ribcage. Richardson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Richardson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reepo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Richardson throws a head punch that misses.
Reepo tries to throw a body punch but Richardson avoids it by throwing Reepo back against the cage.
Richardson swings wildly with an uppercut but Reepo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reepo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reepo struggles to land a body shot inside as Richardson controls his hands.
Richardson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Richardson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Reepo backwards.
Reepo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Richardson throws a body shot but no joy.
Richardson tries to clinch up.
Richardson moves out of range of the strikes.
Reepo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Richardson is looking to counter punch.
Richardson lands a slapping body shot.
Reepo throws a hook but Richardson blocks it.
Richardson connects with a looping right hand.
Richardson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reepo.
Richardson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reepo.
Richardson lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reepo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Reepo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Richardson counter with a right hand.
Jay Reepo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reepo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rick Richardson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Richardson 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rick Richardson!
Rick Richardson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Atakan Akkaynak (ranked 986 p4p, 1680 weight class) and Khadem Abdul Karim (ranked 120 p4p, 205 weight class). Abdul Karim has chosen Window (Where The Sea Falls Forever) - Jucifer as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195
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203
5 - 0 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Atakan Akkaynak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Khadem Abdul Karim!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jorge Garcia and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abdul Karim has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Abdul Karim there as he acknowledges the shot.
Akkaynak throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Akkaynak has been working on his boxing with his coaches at JAG Battle Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Akkaynak stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Akkaynak wants it to stay on the feet.
Akkaynak lands a jab to the nose.
Abdul Karim avoids a punch combination nicely.
Abdul Karim does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Akkaynak scores with a jab to the head.
Abdul Karim walks into a straight right hand from Akkaynak.
Akkaynak throws a hook but Abdul Karim blocks it.
Abdul Karim with the counter takedown but Akkaynak avoids it easily.
Akkaynak throws a looping overhand right but Abdul Karim ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Abdul Karim was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Akkaynak darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akkaynak thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Abdul Karim's head.
Abdul Karim is looking for a sweep. Akkaynak is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Abdul Karim is pressing down on Akkaynak's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akkaynak wants to control from the top but Abdul Karim keeps moving.
Akkaynak avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akkaynak trying to control the position from guard on top but Abdul Karim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abdul Karim is adopting a defensive guard.
Abdul Karim is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Abdul Karim throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Akkaynak with a nice head shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Abdul Karim keeping full guard, as Akkaynak tries to pass.
Abdul Karim is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Abdul Karim striking from his own guard.
Abdul Karim is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Akkaynak is aware though and is defending well.
Akkaynak controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Akkaynak trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Abdul Karim pulls Akkaynak in close to his closed guard and prevents Akkaynak from doing any damage or advancing position.
Abdul Karim trying to strike off his back.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Abdul Karim tries to close the distance and clinch but Akkaynak swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Abdul Karim looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Akkaynak!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akkaynak tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Abdul Karim wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Akkaynak on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Akkaynak is trying to improve his position.
Abdul Karim trying to control the position but Akkaynak is working away.
Abdul Karim scores with a couple of short elbows.
Akkaynak taking punishment in the form of punches.
You can see the frustration on Akkaynak's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akkaynak manages to get back to half guard.
Akkaynak is pressing down on Abdul Karim's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Akkaynak looking for a sweep. Not yet Akkaynak, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abdul Karim avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Abdul Karim engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Abdul Karim pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Akkaynak is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Atakan Akkaynak dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Abdul Karim has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Akkaynak finds it's way round the side to connect with Abdul Karim's head.
Abdul Karim changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Akkaynak looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Akkaynak tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Akkaynak manages to get back to half guard.
Abdul Karim thows a huge punch but Akkaynak dodges it nicely.
Abdul Karim seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Akkaynak does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Abdul Karim seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akkaynak wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdul Karim is looking for a kimura but Akkaynak is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Abdul Karim to get the leverage.
Akkaynak is looking to improve his position.
Akkaynak is working hard here to advance position.
Akkaynak gets back to full guard.
Abdul Karim lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Akkaynak is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Abdul Karim can do to turn this around?
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Akkaynak holds on and takes a little breather.
Akkaynak wants to improve his position but instead Abdul Karim has moved into half guard.
Abdul Karim is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akkaynak is looking to control Abdul Karim's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Akkaynak avoid being mounted?
Abdul Karim content to control rather than advance.
Akkaynak trying to control but Abdul Karim postures up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Abdul Karim lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Akkaynak manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Abdul Karim trying to control the position from guard on top but Akkaynak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Akkaynak preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Abdul Karim won't allow Akkaynak to sweep him here.
Akkaynak wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Abdul Karim shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Akkaynak as he avoids it easily.
Akkaynak connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Abdul Karim is defended easily by Akkaynak.
A low kick from Akkaynak is predictable there
and Abdul Karim counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abdul Karim working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Akkaynak's thigh. Akkaynak counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Abdul Karim won't allow Akkaynak to sweep him here.
Akkaynak looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Akkaynak working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Abdul Karim doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Abdul Karim manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Akkaynak wants to sweep here but Abdul Karim controlling him for the moment.
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 Atakan Akkaynak will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Abdul Karim misses with a takedown attempt
and Akkaynak counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Akkaynak advances to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Akkaynak connects with a nice short shot to Abdul Karim's temple.
Akkaynak is nestled in close to Abdul Karim, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Akkaynak tries to pass the half guard into mount. Abdul Karim knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Abdul Karim is trying to maintain the position but Akkaynak is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akkaynak stalling.
Akkaynak wants to lay and pray for a moment but Abdul Karim keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdul Karim looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Abdul Karim is looking to improve his position.
Akkaynak lands strikes from half guard.
Abdul Karim is not content to let Akkaynak control the position.
Abdul Karim moves into full guard.
Abdul Karim is trying to keep Akkaynak in close.
Khadem Abdul Karim has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Akkaynak throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Abdul Karim works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Akkaynak wants to control from the top but Abdul Karim keeps moving.
Abdul Karim has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Akkaynak can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Abdul Karim trying to keep a closed guard but Akkaynak is proving a slippery customer.
Akkaynak loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Abdul Karim walks into a left hand.
Abdul Karim's coach down at Brotherhood MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Abdul Karim's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Abdul Karim shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
so Akkaynak counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akkaynak sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Abdul Karim looking to control but Akkaynak passes into half guard.
Akkaynak perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Abdul Karim has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Akkaynak is working away from the top position though.
Abdul Karim desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Akkaynak controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Abdul Karim makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Abdul Karim.
Akkaynak trying to control the position from guard on top but Abdul Karim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Atakan Akkaynak is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Akkaynak 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.
Abdul Karim working for a triangle but Akkaynak defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Akkaynak trying to control the position from guard on top but Abdul Karim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Atakan Akkaynak showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Akkaynak 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Atakan Akkaynak!
Atakan Akkaynak seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jakob Rolf (ranked 1442 p4p, 1593 weight class) and Osmany Pizziconi (ranked 194 p4p, 210 weight class). Rolf's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, AVGN Theme Song. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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26
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180
9 - 5 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jakob Rolf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Osmany Pizziconi!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jorge Garcia and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pizziconi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pizziconi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rolf sprawls well. Rolf wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pizziconi gets slowly back to his feet.
Rolf lands with a straight right. Pizziconi didn't see that one coming.
Pizziconi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rolf.
Pizziconi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
No luck for Pizziconi with that takedown attempt.
Jakob Rolf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osmany Pizziconi.
Rolf looks to throw the jab but Pizziconi is out of range.
Pizziconi closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rolf's guard.
Rolf looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pizziconi is one step ahead there.
Rolf is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Rolf wants to pass the guard but Pizziconi is defending well.
Rolf wants to take a breather but Pizziconi is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rolf looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pizziconi moves into full guard.
Rolf passes into half guard.
Rolf wants to pass the guard but Pizziconi is defending well.
Pizziconi tries to roll over but Rolf keeps him under control.
Rolf trying to control from half guard but Pizziconi is working away.
Rolf wants to pass the guard but Pizziconi is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rolf is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pizziconi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pizziconi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rolf's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rolf's back!
Pizziconi gets his hands free as Rolf looks to control.
Pizziconi scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Rolf is covering up but some of the strikes from Pizziconi are getting through and doing damage.
Rolf manages to reverse the position and now he's in Pizziconi's guard. Nice work there by Rolf.
Rolf trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rolf advances position into side control!
Pizziconi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rolf tries to advance to mount but Pizziconi denies him.
Pizziconi is not content to let Rolf control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rolf is staying tight to Pizziconi's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Pizziconi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Pizziconi is defending against the submission attempts here by Rolf.
Rolf passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Pizziconi!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pizziconi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rolf has hold of Pizziconi's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Pizziconi manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Rolf with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Rolf trying to control but Pizziconi is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rolf pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jakob Rolf dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Pizziconi shoots in but no luck this time.
Pizziconi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rolf but Rolf pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pizziconi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rolf to score with a decent uppercut.
Donk. Rolf catches Pizziconi right on the button with a cross.
Osmany Pizziconi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch combination from Rolf misses.
Rolf displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pizziconi.
Jakob Rolf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osmany Pizziconi.
Pizziconi shoots in looking for a takedown but Rolf manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pizziconi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pizziconi blocks a jab.
Pizziconi looks for a takedown but Rolf sprawls well.
Rolf throws a right and a left that Pizziconi avoids nicely.
Pizziconi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolf looks to land a left hand but Pizziconi moved out of range nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Pizziconi or perhaps it was just good defense by Rolf, which made it look bad.
It looked like Rolf was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pizziconi.
Pizziconi looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rolf lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rolf wants to pass the guard but Pizziconi is keeping the position.
Rolf trying to control but Pizziconi is working from the bottom.
Pizziconi seems keen to control Rolf's posture.
Rolf trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pizziconi is trying to control the position but Rolf postures up.
Rolf pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pizziconi is keeping the position for now.
Rolf sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pizziconi's guard.
Pizziconi is trying to maintain the position but Rolf is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two 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.
Rolf wants to free his trapped foot but Pizziconi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pizziconi tries to get to full guard but Rolf has control of the leg.
Rolf wants to work for an arm triangle but Pizziconi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rolf looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Pizziconi is looking to control Rolf's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pizziconi avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pizziconi controlling the position for now.
Rolf is looking for a kimura here.
Pizziconi has his hands clasped together around Rolf's back. He's all about the action.
Rolf is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pizziconi sees it coming and defends easily.
Rolf is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pizziconi defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rolf prevents Pizziconi from improving his position.
Pizziconi gets back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rolf's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rolf slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rolf tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jakob Rolf dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Pizziconi slips a straight right by Rolf.
Rolf swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pizziconi decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Pizziconi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rolf keeps working.
Pizziconi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rolf haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Pizziconi slips a nice elbow through Rolf's hands, connecting with Rolf's forehead.
Jakob Rolf overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rolf is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pizziconi pulls his head out easily.
Rolf wants to improve his position but Pizziconi is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pizziconi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rolf is looking to improve his position.
Pizziconi is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rolf trying to control from the bottom.
Rolf looking for submissions off his back.
Rolf tries to get to full guard but Pizziconi has control of the leg.
Rolf works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rolf is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rolf looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pizziconi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pizziconi won't allow Rolf to sweep him here.
Pizziconi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pizziconi wants to control from the top but Rolf keeps moving.
Rolf has his foot on Pizziconi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pizziconi works his way back into a safe position though.
Pizziconi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rolf has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pizziconi has managed to get both his arms back between Rolf's legs - danger averted.
Pizziconi working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rolf's head.
Rolf has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Pizziconi has passed into side control.
Rolf is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pizziconi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Osmany Pizziconi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pizziconi working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Rolf is looking for a sweep. Pizziconi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pizziconi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rolf is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pizziconi can do to turn this around?
Pizziconi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rolf is pressing down on Pizziconi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rolf working for a triangle but Pizziconi defends it easily.
Rolf is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pizziconi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rolf looking for a guillotine here but Pizziconi defends easily.
Rolf trying to control the position.
Pizziconi won't allow Rolf to sweep him here.
Jakob Rolf is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pizziconi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pizziconi cracks Rolf with a solid left hand.
Rolf has Pizziconi pulled in close to control his posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pizziconi stands up over Rolf, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rolf seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Pizziconi working some strikes from top position.
Rolf looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Osmany Pizziconi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rolf 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jakob Rolf!
Jakob Rolf thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xander Scott (ranked 647 p4p, 927 weight class) and Cajun Creole (ranked 19 p4p, 26 weight class). Scott comes to the cage accompanied by I DON'T GIVE A FUCK. Cajun Creole has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xander Scott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cajun Creole!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Dean Styles and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Creole misses with a left hand
enabling Scott to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice jab there from Scott.
Scott takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Creole looks to land a right hand but Scott moved out of range.
Creole clobbers Scott with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Scott has managed to clinch.
Scott tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Scott lands with a short shot to the head.
Scott misses with the head strike.
Creole takes a shot to the head.
Creole can't find room to land a body shot as Scott controls the action.
Creole lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Creole.
Scott blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Scott.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Scott tries to pull guard but Creole forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Scott prevents a body shot from Creole.
I was talking to Scott's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Scott lands a left hand that snaps the head of Creole backwards.
Creole tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Creole tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scott's elbow.
Creole ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Creole no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Scott preventing the sweep.
Creole is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Creole wants to improve his position but instead Scott has moved into half guard.
Creole has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Creole makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Creole.
Scott preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creole is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Creole keeping moving, preventing Scott from controlling successfully.
Creole keeping full guard, as Scott tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scott stays in close to Creole's body and controls the position.
Scott trying to control the position from guard on top but Creole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scott passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Scott trying to control the position but Creole is working away.
Creole is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott trying to control from half guard but Creole is working away.
Creole is trying to control but can't.
Creole tries to roll over but Scott keeps him under control.
Creole has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Scott is working away from the top position though.
Scott passes to full mount!
Creole throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Scott avoids the attempt from Creole to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott is looking to work his way around to Creole's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Scott controlling the position easily from mount.
Creole is looking to get to half guard.
Scott is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Creole is surviving well by controlling Scott's body position as best he can.
Creole regains half guard.
Creole is staying active underneath Scott, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Xander Scott dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Scott ducks under a wild hook from Creole.
Creole slips a straight right by Scott.
Creole pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Scott is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Creole.
A big right from Creole misses.
Scott darts in and clinches Creole up against the cage.
Scott fails to pull guard.
Scott tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Scott lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Creole has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Scott after a bit of a struggle.
Scott lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Xander Scott has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Creole scores with a nice hook to the head.
Scott can't find room to land a body shot as Creole controls the action.
Creole blocks an uppercut.
Creole blocks a body shot from Scott.
Creole tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Creole tries to throw a body punch but Scott avoids it by throwing Creole back against the cage.
Scott lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Scott misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scott.
Creole misses with some punches.
Creole jumps guard but Scott turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Creole can't break the clinch.
Creole doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Scott misses with a hook from the clinch.
Creole tries to break free but Scott pushes him back against the cage.
Creole pulls guard.
Scott is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Creole can do to turn this around?
Creole pulls Scott in close to prevent any damage.
Creole looking to hit a scissor sweep but Scott is one step ahead there.
Scott advances to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Scott is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Scott in particular looking to stall.
Creole is trying to control but can't.
Scott is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scott moves nicely into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creole is looking for a sweep.
Scott laying and praying for a moment but Creole takes advantage and regains half guard.
Creole is positioning himself well to prevent Scott advancing to mount.
Scott tries to pass the half guard into mount. Creole knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Scott is trying to control the action in half guard but Creole is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Xander Scott overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Creole is trying to maintain the position but Scott is very close to passing his half guard.
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.
Scott is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Creole has managed to free his arm - good work.
Creole wants to get back to full guard.
Creole has his hands clasped together around Scott's back. He's all about the action.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Scott moves in looking to clinch but Creole pushes him off.
Scott tries to close the distance and clinch but Creole swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Xander Scott is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Scott tries to clinch but Creole is having none of it.
Creole swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Scott darts in trying to clinch
and Creole counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Xander Scott will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Scott looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Creole misses with an uppercut.
Scott seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Scott tries to close the distance and clinch up but Creole swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Scott takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Creole avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Creole will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Creole throws a body punch but Scott moves out of range.
Scott wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Scott tests Creole's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Creole takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Creole shoots in and drives through. Scott sprawls well.
Scott is looking to counter the offense by Creole and move into the clinch.
Scott ducks under a wild hook from Creole.
Scott wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Scott is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Scott moves into range and clinches up with Creole.
Creole lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Scott.
Creole tries a body shot but Scott blocks it.
Nice body punch from Creole - that landed with a thud.
Creole is trying to pull guard but Scott turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Xander Scott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cajun Creole.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creole tries to pull guard but Scott forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Scott jumps guard but Creole turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Creole wants to get back to striking at distance but Scott won't allow it.
Scott lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Creole.
Scott misses with the head strike.
Creole misses with a hook to the ribs.
Scott lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Creole doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Creole lands a shoulder strike.
Cajun Creole has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Creole blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Scott blocks a body shot from Creole.
Creole avoiding damage.
Scott is trying to pull guard but Creole turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Creole lands a left hand that snaps the head of Scott backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Creole looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Creole throws a punch but it's blocked by Scott.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott cracks Creole with a nice body shot.
Creole is trying to force a seperation but Scott has the dominant position.
Scott has a couple of punches blocked by Creole.
Scott lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scott.
Scott tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Creole just stands there and leans against the cage.
Scott misses with a punch on the inside.
Scott misses with a short punch on the inside.
Scott working aggressively here.
Scott tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Creole's elbow.
Creole is looking to break free of the clinch but Scott has double underhooks.
Creole's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Creole blocking some punches.
Creole tries to break free but Scott pushes him back against the cage.
Scott blocks a body shot from Creole.
Scott blocks a body shot from Creole.
Creole misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scott.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott fails to pull guard.
Creole blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Scott tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Scott throws a head punch that misses.
Creole fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Creole misses with a punch to the body.
Creole wants to get back to striking at distance but Scott won't allow it.
Creole goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Scott working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Xander Scott is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A head punch on the inside from Scott fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Scott.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scott fails to pull guard.
Creole misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Scott.
Creole lands a nice shot to the body.
Scott tries to throw a body punch but Creole avoids it by throwing Scott back against the cage.
Scott misses with a short punch on the inside.
Creole misses with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xander Scott showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Scott, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xander Scott!
Xander Scott 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henry Hall (ranked 1293 p4p, 1258 weight class) and Danny Danger (ranked 182 p4p, 174 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 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Henry Hall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Danny Danger!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Jonathan Paton and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Hall is predictable there
and Hall takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Danger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That kick from Hall tenderised Danger's leg. Danger is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hall takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hall takes one to the chin there.
Hall misses with a head kick.
Hall tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Danger is able to avoid easily.
Hall just misses with a punch to the body.
Danger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Danger checks a low kick from Hall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hall jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Danger moves away from the strike by Hall.
Danger is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hall with a body shot.
Hall misses with a right hand
and Hall takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Danger lands.
Hall misses with a body shot.
Hall swings widly with a right hand
and Hall takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hall jabs Danger to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hall misses with an uppercut
and Danger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hall throws a right hand that misses
and Danger counters with a huge left! Hall is in big trouble! He's backing up but Danger isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Hall from any more damage. A dominating finish by Danger!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny Danger!
After winning the bout, Danny Danger 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hunt Mfer (ranked 553 p4p, 331 weight class) and Kaarlo Susi (ranked 75 p4p, 47 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Hunt Mfer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kaarlo Susi!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Anthony Taglia and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Susi defending well as Mfer loads up on a big left hand.
Mfer sizes up Susi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mfer scores with a shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mfer.
Susi lunges at Mfer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mfer's hand.
Susi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mfer manages to avoid it.
Susi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Susi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mfer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Susi scrambles back to his feet.
Hunt Mfer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Susi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mfer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Susi.
Mfer lands an overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Susi throws a jab when Mfer was well out of range.
Mfer throws out a loose jab but Susi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mfer scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Susi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've been hearing reports that Mfer has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Mfer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Susi.
Mfer catches Susi 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.
Susi throws a lazy head kick
and Mfer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mfer scores with a sloppy right hand. Susi should have avoided that one.
Mfer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mfer swings wildly with an uppercut but Susi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mfer.
Susi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mfer defending well as Susi loads up on a big left hand.
Mfer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mfer loads up on a big right hand but Susi slips the punch.
Susi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Susi lands a jab to the head.
Mfer misses with a low kick.
Susi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mfer with a body shot.
Nice body punch from Susi.
Mfer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mfer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mfer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Susi misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mfer cracks Susi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Susi throws a jab when Mfer was well out of range.
Mfer has closed the distance and engaged Susi in a clinch.
Mfer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Susi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Susi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Susi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mfer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Susi misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Susi.
Susi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mfer scores with a decent looking hook.
Susi throws a lazy head kick
and Mfer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A head kick misses from Susi.
A big right from Mfer misses.
The fighters circling - Susi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mfer appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kaarlo Susi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mfer throws a looping overhand right but Susi ducks down to avoid it.
Susi throws a lazy head kick
and Susi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Susi slips under a jab from Mfer.
Susi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mfer.
Mfer misses with a looping right.
Susi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Susi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A head kick misses from Susi.
Mfer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Susi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mfer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Susi.
Mfer ducks under a wild hook from Susi.
Mfer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Susi's hands.
Susi blocks a leg kick.
Mfer lands a slapping body shot.
Mfer connects with a looping right hand.
Susi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Susi wants it to stay on the feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Susi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Susi has control of Mfer's left arm, preventing Mfer from doing any damage.
Mfer wants to control from the top but Susi keeps moving.
Mfer tries to free his leg and advance position but Susi is retaining full guard.
Mfer trying to control the position from guard on top but Susi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mfer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hunt Mfer dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mfer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Susi. Mfer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Susi slips a jab and a cross from Mfer.
Mfer misses with an uppercut. Susi saw that one coming.
Mfer swings widly with a right hand
enabling Susi to counter with a crisp jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Susi checks a leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Mfer. Beautiful body shot.
Susi just misses with a punch to the body.
Mfer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Susi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hunt Mfer is winning the standup battle so far.
Susi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mfer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer swings away with a body shot that misses
and Susi counters with a straight right hand.
Susi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mfer takes one to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mfer throws a body punch but Susi moves out of range.
Mfer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mfer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Susi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mfer looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Mfer with a nice calf kick.
Nice body punch from Mfer.
Mfer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mfer throws a poor cross that misses
and Susi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mfer thinking.
Susi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mfer.
Mfer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Susi just misses with a punch to the body.
Susi looks to land a right hand but Mfer moved out of range.
Mfer throws a leg kick which misses Susi's front leg but catches the back leg as Susi tries to avoid it.
Mfer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mfer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mfer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Whack! Susi lands a heavy head kick that drops Mfer. The ref tackles Susi to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Mfer was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Kaarlo Susi!
Kaarlo Susi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. (ranked 393 p4p, 554 weight class) and Hiroshima Nagasaki (ranked 55 p4p, 76 weight class). Thibodeaux Jr. comes to the cage accompanied by Rags2Riches. Nagasaki has chosen Ground Zero (MOP) 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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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 13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dakota Thibodeaux Jr.!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hiroshima Nagasaki!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Chad Campbell and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Nagasaki misses the target.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Nagasaki.
Nagasaki moves out of range as Thibodeaux Jr. strikes.
Thibodeaux Jr. blocks a low kick nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Thibodeaux Jr. misses the target.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nagasaki lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Nagasaki misses the target.
Thibodeaux Jr. has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Thib's Sweat Shoppe in the buildup to the fight.
A jab from Thibodeaux Jr. finds it's way through Nagasaki's defenses.
It looks like Hiroshima Nagasaki has been cut.
Nagasaki misses with a leg kick
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a leg kick.
Thibodeaux Jr. takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands with a nice body punch.
Hiroshima Nagasaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thibodeaux Jr. checks the leg kick.
Thibodeaux Jr. slips under a jab.
Nagasaki lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thibodeaux Jr. at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with a hook.
Nagasaki tries a quick counter leg kick but Thibodeaux Jr. is wise to it.
Thibodeaux Jr. dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thibodeaux Jr. gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nagasaki.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a hook but Nagasaki avoids it easily.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with a looping right.
Thibodeaux Jr. defending well as Nagasaki loads up on a big left hand.
Nagasaki tries to clinch there but Thibodeaux Jr. circles away.
Nice defenses there by Thibodeaux Jr..
Nagasaki dips to his left and cracks Thibodeaux Jr. with an uppercut!
Thibodeaux Jr. loads up on a big right hand but Nagasaki slips the punch.
Nagasaki wants to land a leg kick but Thibodeaux Jr. is out of range.
Nagasaki moves out of range as Thibodeaux Jr. strikes.
Nagasaki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thibodeaux Jr..
Nagasaki works Thibodeaux Jr.'s body with a nice hook.
Nagasaki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nagasaki.
Thibodeaux Jr. swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a hook but Nagasaki blocks it.
Thibodeaux Jr. slips a straight right by Nagasaki.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux Jr. fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nagasaki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nagasaki lands a really nice looking cross but Thibodeaux Jr. seems unphased.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thibodeaux Jr. takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a hook but Nagasaki blocks it.
Nagasaki takes one on the button.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with a looping left.
Thibodeaux Jr. loads up on a big right hand but Nagasaki slips the punch.
Nagasaki lands a nice looking kick to the body. Thibodeaux Jr. takes a step back to recover.
Nagasaki throws the left hand but Thibodeaux Jr. avoids the punch easily.
Nagasaki scores with a kick to the midsection.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands a glancing blow to the side of Nagasaki's head.
Nagasaki throws a one two combo.
Nagasaki lands with an overhand left.
Nagasaki connects with a solid leg kick.
Nagasaki misses with a left hand
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki throws the kick towards the body but Thibodeaux Jr. avoids it.
Nagasaki with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Thibodeaux Jr. to score with a decent uppercut.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a poor cross that misses
and Nagasaki makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Thibodeaux Jr. scores with a kick to the body.
Thibodeaux Jr. tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thibodeaux Jr. checks a leg kick nicely.
A jab from Nagasaki does it's job there.
Nagasaki throws a lazy right hand but Thibodeaux Jr. sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thibodeaux Jr. moves away from the strike by Nagasaki.
Nagasaki connects with a leg kick.
Thibodeaux Jr. slips a jab from Nagasaki.
Thibodeaux Jr. throwing a counter right hand but Nagasaki manages to avoid it.
Nagasaki wants to land a leg kick but Thibodeaux Jr. is out of range.
Nagasaki tries to work over Thibodeaux Jr.'s front leg with a kick but Thibodeaux Jr. checks it.
Thibodeaux Jr. throwing a counter right hand but Nagasaki manages to avoid it.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a jab when Nagasaki was well out of range.
Nagasaki tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Thibodeaux Jr. fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nagasaki manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki ducks under a wild hook from Thibodeaux Jr..
Nice defenses there by Nagasaki.
Thibodeaux Jr. fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nagasaki dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thibodeaux Jr.. That did some damage!
Nagasaki bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thibodeaux Jr.'s head.
An inside leg kick from Nagasaki misses.
Nagasaki misses with a low kick.
It looked like Thibodeaux Jr. wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with a straight right.
Nagasaki misses with a low kick.
Nagasaki moves out of range of the strikes.
Nagasaki tries a quick counter leg kick but Thibodeaux Jr. is wise to it.
Thibodeaux Jr. scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nagasaki throws a body punch but Thibodeaux Jr. moves out of range.
A big right from Thibodeaux Jr. misses.
Nagasaki throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Thibodeaux Jr.'s head.
Nagasaki throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hiroshima Nagasaki will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hiroshima Nagasaki's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nagasaki takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thibodeaux Jr. lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nagasaki takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nagasaki staying out of range there.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with a hook. Nagasaki ducked under it nicely.
Nagasaki is looking for the big counter here.
Thibodeaux Jr. moves into range and connects with a jab.
Thibodeaux Jr. uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nagasaki.
Thibodeaux Jr. paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nagasaki with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Thibodeaux Jr. to score with a decent uppercut.
That has opened up Hiroshima Nagasaki's cut even more.
Nagasaki throws out a loose jab but Thibodeaux Jr. uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thibodeaux Jr. looks to land a right hand but Nagasaki moved out of range.
Thibodeaux Jr. keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nagasaki dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thibodeaux Jr.. That did some damage!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nagasaki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nagasaki throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Thibodeaux Jr. is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nagasaki misses with a hook. Thibodeaux Jr. ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagasaki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thibodeaux Jr..
Nagasaki misses with a two punch combination.
Nagasaki takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nagasaki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a jab when Nagasaki was well out of range.
Thibodeaux Jr. loads up on a big right hand but Nagasaki slips the punch.
Thibodeaux Jr. lands a slapping body shot.
Nagasaki avoids the head kick by Thibodeaux Jr..
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a right hand that misses
letting Nagasaki counter with a right hand.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thibodeaux Jr. bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nagasaki lands a leg kick that knocks Thibodeaux Jr. off balance momentarily.
Nagasaki staying out of range there.
Nagasaki scores with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nagasaki lands a leg kick that knocks Thibodeaux Jr. off balance momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux Jr. takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nagasaki moves into range and connects with a jab.
Thibodeaux Jr. slips a straight right by Nagasaki.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws a jab but it's blocked by Nagasaki.
A little jabbing left from Nagasaki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thibodeaux Jr. slips under a jab.
Thibodeaux Jr. blocks a low kick nicely.
Jab, jab by Nagasaki - just one landing.
Thibodeaux Jr. checks the leg kick nicely there.
Thibodeaux Jr. takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nagasaki misses with an uppercut.
Thibodeaux Jr. slips under a jab from Nagasaki.
Thibodeaux Jr. throws the left hand but Nagasaki avoids the punch easily.
Nice jab there from Thibodeaux Jr..
Thibodeaux Jr. walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nagasaki avoids the body shot from Thibodeaux Jr..
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Nagasaki.
Thibodeaux Jr. ducks right into an uppercut from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki thows a body kick. Thibodeaux Jr. tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nagasaki throws a big shot that misses.
Nagasaki takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with a looping left.
Thibodeaux Jr. takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Thibodeaux Jr. crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Nagasaki - the referee stops the clock and Thibodeaux Jr. gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Nagasaki. Thibodeaux Jr. manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A swing and a miss from Thibodeaux Jr..
Thibodeaux Jr. throws the left hand but Nagasaki avoids the punch easily.
Thibodeaux Jr. moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with an uppercut
and Nagasaki counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nagasaki scores with a spinning back kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nagasaki throws a hook to the side of Thibodeaux Jr.'s head but Thibodeaux Jr. sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with a straight left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki slips a straight right by Thibodeaux Jr..
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with a hook. Nagasaki ducked under it nicely.
Nagasaki is looking for the big counter here.
Nagasaki takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The cut above Hiroshima Nagasaki's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nagasaki slips a straight right by Thibodeaux Jr..
Nagasaki misses with a hook
and Thibodeaux Jr. counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hiroshima Nagasaki's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nagasaki. That's going to slow Thibodeaux Jr. down.
Nagasaki misses the shot to the body.
Thibodeaux Jr. throwing a counter right hand but Nagasaki manages to avoid it.
Nagasaki moves out of range as Thibodeaux Jr. strikes.
Nagasaki is looking to slow Thibodeaux Jr. down with leg kicks.
Nagasaki with a nice calf kick.
Nagasaki lands with a hook. Thibodeaux Jr. tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nagasaki. That's going to slow Thibodeaux Jr. down.
Nagasaki throws a body shot but no joy.
Nagasaki misses with a hook. Thibodeaux Jr. ducked under it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hiroshima Nagasaki will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Hiroshima Nagasaki'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. This is the final round!
Thibodeaux Jr. misses with an uppercut. Nagasaki saw that one coming.
Nagasaki scores with a hook.
Thibodeaux Jr. will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Thibodeaux Jr. looks to throw the jab but Nagasaki is out of range.
Nagasaki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thibodeaux Jr..
Thibodeaux Jr. ducks right into an uppercut from Nagasaki.
Some wild striking there from Nagasaki.
Thibodeaux Jr. jabs at Nagasaki's body.
Nagasaki throws a low kick but Thibodeaux Jr. moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Thibodeaux Jr. misses.
Nagasaki moves out of range as Thibodeaux Jr. strikes.
Nagasaki throws the left hand but Thibodeaux Jr. avoids the punch easily.
Nagasaki throws a shot from downtown. Thibodeaux Jr. moves away and avoids it.
Nagasaki swinging wildly here.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Nagasaki in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagasaki throws a solid leg kick but Thibodeaux Jr. takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nagasaki.
A jab from Thibodeaux Jr. misses.
Nagasaki misses with a straight right.
Nagasaki misses with a looping left.
Thibodeaux Jr. ducks under a wild hook from Nagasaki.
Thibodeaux Jr. keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nagasaki checks a leg kick.
A punch combination from Thibodeaux Jr. misses.
Nagasaki is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Thibodeaux Jr. takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Thibodeaux Jr. keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Thibodeaux Jr. keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki ducks under a wild hook from Thibodeaux Jr..
Nagasaki avoids the body shot from Thibodeaux Jr..
Hiroshima Nagasaki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagasaki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nagasaki misses with the combination.
Nagasaki throws a poor cross that misses
and Thibodeaux Jr. cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Hiroshima Nagasaki's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dakota Thibodeaux Jr.!
Dakota Thibodeaux Jr. decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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pop
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