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BB 92 - Allu vs Keji PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Sadler (ranked 2550 p4p, 4021 weight class) and Bradley Brunswick Jr (ranked 300 p4p, 409 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Sadler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bradley Brunswick Jr!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jonathan Paton and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sadler lands with a right hand.
Sadler scores with a decent looking hook.
Sadler scores with a spinning back kick!
Sadler takes a swing at Brunswick Jr's ribcage but misses.
Sadler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brunswick Jr.
Sadler lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sadler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brunswick Jr.
Sadler just misses with a punch to the body.
Brunswick Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Sadler ducks under a wild hook from Brunswick Jr.
Sadler misses with a straight right.
Brunswick Jr throws a looping overhand right but Sadler ducks down to avoid it.
Brunswick Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brunswick Jr scores with a one two! Sadler had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
 It looks like Jack Sadler has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brunswick Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sadler.
Brunswick Jr ducks under a wild hook from Sadler.
Brunswick Jr looks to land a left hand but Sadler moved out of range nicely.
Brunswick Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sadler jabs Brunswick Jr right on the nose. Brunswick Jr blinks but takes it well.
A jab from Sadler finds it's way through Brunswick Jr's defenses.
Brunswick Jr takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brunswick Jr scores with a leg kick.
Sadler connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brunswick Jr momentarily.
Sadler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brunswick Jr.
Sadler throws a big shot that misses.
Sadler takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sadler throws a body punch but Brunswick Jr moves out of range.
Brunswick Jr slips under a jab from Sadler.
Sadler throws a hook to the side of Brunswick Jr's head but Brunswick Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sadler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brunswick Jr moves away.
Sadler keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Brunswick Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sadler can pounce on him.
Sadler scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sadler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sadler blocks a head kick by Brunswick Jr.
Sadler feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sadler throws a right hand that misses
and Brunswick Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sadler throws a body shot but no joy.
Brunswick Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Sadler's shoulder, as Sadler tries to avoid the shot.
Sadler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brunswick Jr misses with a hook. Sadler ducked under it nicely.
Sadler misses with a looping left.
Brunswick Jr looks to land a right hand but Sadler moved out of range.
Brunswick Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sadler swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sadler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brunswick Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brunswick Jr throws a leg kick but Sadler sees it coming and moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Brunswick Jr.
Sadler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sadler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brunswick Jr.
Sadler is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sadler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sadler blocks the body kick.
Sadler lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sadler staying out of range there.
Sadler looks to score with a jab to the body but Brunswick Jr is just out of range.
Sadler cracks Brunswick Jr with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jab by Sadler.
Sadler punishes Brunswick Jr's body with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brunswick Jr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sadler under the eye.
Brunswick Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sadler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brunswick Jr manages to avoid it.
Sadler throws a hook but Brunswick Jr avoids it easily.
Brunswick Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Brunswick Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab lands there for Brunswick Jr.
Sadler connects with a right hand. Brunswick Jr shakes it off.
Sadler looks to land a left hand but Brunswick Jr moved out of range nicely.
Sadler ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Brunswick Jr avoids the body shot from Sadler.
Sadler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brunswick Jr ducks under a wild hook from Sadler.
Brunswick Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sadler.
Brunswick Jr fakes the leg kick and cracks Sadler in the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sadler misses with a two punch combination.
Sadler misses with a hook.
Jab by Sadler.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brunswick Jr misses with a hook.
Brunswick Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Brunswick Jr wants to slow Sadler down by chopping away at his legs.
Brunswick Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sadler throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sadler with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Brunswick Jr to score with a decent uppercut.
Sadler lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sadler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sadler throws a hook to the side of Brunswick Jr's head but Brunswick Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jack Sadler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sadler throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brunswick Jr was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Brunswick Jr with a jab.
Sadler misses with a hook.
Sadler chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brunswick Jr can pounce on him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sadler swinging wildly here.
Brunswick Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sadler is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Brunswick Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sadler counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Sadler dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Sadler's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sadler with a jab.
Sadler swings for the body but Brunswick Jr moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sadler. Brunswick Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brunswick Jr scores with a kick to the body.
Sadler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brunswick Jr can do to turn this around?
Sadler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brunswick Jr.
Sadler misses the body punch
and Brunswick Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sadler lands a slapping body shot.
Sadler throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Sadler misses.
It seemed like Brunswick Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Brunswick Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sadler.
Brunswick Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sadler rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brunswick Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sadler throws a jab when Brunswick Jr was well out of range.
Brunswick Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sadler.
Sadler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sadler takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The fighters circling - Brunswick Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sadler lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sadler moves out of range as Brunswick Jr strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sadler throws an overhand right that lands on Brunswick Jr's shoulder, as Brunswick Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Brunswick Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sadler's head.
Brunswick Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sadler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brunswick Jr.
Sadler just misses with a punch to the body.
Sadler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brunswick Jr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sadlers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Brunswick Jr might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Sadler has got the better of the exchanges.
Brunswick Jr avoids the body shot from Sadler.
Brunswick Jr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Brunswick Jr staying out of range there.
A lazy left from Sadler finds it's target.
Brunswick Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sadler.
Brunswick Jr throws a leg kick but Sadler sees it coming and moves out of range.
Brunswick Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sadler lunges at Brunswick Jr with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Brunswick Jr's hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sadler misses with the body kick
and Sadler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brunswick Jr misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brunswick Jr misses the jab.
Brunswick Jr scores with a leg kick.
Sadler misses with a body shot.
Jack Sadler is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circling - Brunswick Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sadler fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sadler misses with a wild body shot.
Sadler misses with a looping left.
Brunswick Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Brunswick Jr throws a jab when Sadler was well out of range.
Sadler looks to land a left hand but Brunswick Jr moved out of range nicely.
Sadler throws a nice looking combination but Brunswick Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No joy there for Brunswick Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sadler is looking to counter punch.
Sadler throws a body punch but Brunswick Jr moves out of range.
Sadler lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sadler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brunswick Jr manages to avoid it.
Sadler throws a body punch but Brunswick Jr moves out of range.
Sadler misses with a hook
and Brunswick Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sadler throws the left hand but Brunswick Jr avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brunswick Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sadler.
Sadler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sadler lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sadler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brunswick Jr.
Brunswick Jr misses with an uppercut. Sadler saw that one coming.
Sadler swings for the body but Brunswick Jr moves out of range.
Sadler misses with a straight left.
Brunswick Jr avoids the head kick by Sadler.
Brunswick Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sadler throws a hook to the side of Brunswick Jr's head but Brunswick Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brunswick Jr misses with a hook. Sadler ducked under it nicely.
Brunswick Jr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Brunswick Jr throws a looping overhand right but Sadler ducks down to avoid it.
Sadler throws an off balance right hand
and Sadler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sadler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brunswick Jr manages to avoid it.
Brunswick Jr slips a straight right by Sadler.
Brunswick Jr throws a sloppy body shot
and Sadler counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brunswick Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brunswick Jr throws a wild body kick that Sadler sees coming a mile off.
Sadler ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sadler moves away from the strike by Brunswick Jr.
A nice leg kick from Brunswick Jr, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sadler slips a straight right by Brunswick Jr.
Sadler misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Brunswick Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sadler. Brunswick Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sadler throws a hook to the side of Brunswick Jr's head but Brunswick Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brunswick Jr moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brunswick Jr.
Brunswick Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Sadler avoids the damage to the body.
Brunswick Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Sadler.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right hand to the body from Sadler.
Sadler breaks from the clinch.
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 Jack Sadler will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jack Sadler's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Brunswick Jr misses the jab.
Brunswick Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sadler.
Brunswick Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sadler lands the left hand.
Brunswick Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Sadler throws a body punch but Brunswick Jr moves out of range.
Brunswick Jr throws out a counter right but Sadler avoids it with no problem.
Brunswick Jr is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sadler throws a good cross that connects.
Sadler listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sadler throws a poor cross that misses
and Brunswick Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brunswick Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Brunswick Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sadler.
Sadler connects with a body shot.
Sadler lands a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brunswick Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Sadler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brunswick Jr throws a shot from downtown. Sadler moves away and avoids it.
Brunswick Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brunswick Jr scores with a decent looking hook.
Sadler misses with a left hand
and Brunswick Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sadler ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Brunswick Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sadler.
Sadler sizes up Brunswick Jr with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sadler throws a shot from downtown. Brunswick Jr moves away and avoids it.
Brunswick Jr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sadler's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Brunswick Jr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sadler scrambles back to his feet.
Sadler takes a swing at Brunswick Jr's ribcage but misses.
Sadler sizes up Brunswick Jr with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sadler throws the left hand but Brunswick Jr avoids the punch easily.
Sadler misses with a right hand
and Brunswick Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brunswick Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sadler manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brunswick Jr wants to land a leg kick but Sadler is out of range.
A leg kick checked by Sadler.
Nice defenses there by Brunswick Jr.
Sadler with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Brunswick Jr to score with a decent uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sadler lands with a shot to the body.
Sadler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sadler dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Brunswick Jr. That did some damage!
Brunswick Jr throws a shot from downtown. Sadler moves away and avoids it.
Sadler misses with a wild body shot.
Sadler connects with the punch.
Sadler takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brunswick Jr misses the jab.
Sadler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brunswick Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Brunswick Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Sadler moves out of range easily.
Brunswick Jr slips under a jab from Sadler.
Brunswick Jr flicks out a counter leg kick but Sadler steps away.
Sadler misses with a right hand
and Brunswick Jr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sadler thinking.
A slow jab from Sadler misses its intended target.
Brunswick Jr gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sadler.
Sadler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brunswick Jr lands a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brunswick Jr slips under a jab.
Sadler cracks Brunswick Jr with a good jab.
A swing and a miss from Brunswick Jr.
Sadler fires out a quick counter leg kick but Brunswick Jr just manages to avoid it.
A big left from Sadler misses.
Brunswick Jr misses with a straight left.
Brunswick Jr takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sadler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brunswick Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Sadler.
Brunswick Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sadler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sadler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brunswick Jr manages to avoid it.
Brunswick Jr slips a jab from Sadler.
Sadler moves out of range of the body kick.
Sadler throwing a counter right hand but Brunswick Jr manages to avoid it.
Brunswick Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little feinted left hand from Sadler on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brunswick Jr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Brunswick Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sadler manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sadler darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Brunswick Jr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brunswick Jr defending well as Sadler loads up on a big left hand.
Bradley Brunswick Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brunswick Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sadler.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sadler throws a shot from downtown. Brunswick Jr moves away and avoids it.
Brunswick Jr tries to clinch up.
Sadler is looking for a counter combo.
Sadler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sadler swats away the attempt to clinch by Brunswick Jr.
Sadler throws a jab but it's blocked by Brunswick Jr.
Brunswick Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sadler.
Brunswick Jr throws a hook but Sadler avoids it easily.
Jack Sadler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brunswick Jr avoids the body shot from Sadler.
A big right from Brunswick Jr misses.
Brunswick Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brunswick Jr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Brunswick Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Sadler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brunswick Jr.
Sadler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brunswick Jr moves away.
No joy there for Brunswick Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Sadler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sadler, 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Sadler!
During a confident post fight interview, Jack Sadler thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksandar Volkanovski (ranked 1666 p4p, 3468 weight class) and Sven Eriksson (ranked 243 p4p, 452 weight class). Volkanovski comes to the cage accompanied by 2pac - Hail Mary. This should be fireworks!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aleksandar Volkanovski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sven Eriksson!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Kavanagh and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volkanovski throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Eriksson's head.
 It looks like Sven Eriksson has been cut.
Volkanovski throws a sloppy head kick and Eriksson moves out of range easily.
Volkanovski shoots in and bounces Eriksson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Eriksson pushes Volkanovski off and gets back to his feet.
Eriksson throws a chopping leg kick but Volkanovski manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Volkanovski lands a nice looking kick to the body. Eriksson takes a step back to recover.
Volkanovski ducks under a wild hook from Eriksson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Volkanovski misses the shot to the body.
Eriksson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice shot by Volkanovski.
Eriksson dodges the punch combination from Volkanovski.
Eriksson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eriksson throws a hook but Volkanovski blocks it.
Volkanovski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Eriksson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A swing and a miss from Volkanovski.
A looping hook to the body misses from Volkanovski. Eriksson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Eriksson throws a big counter head kick but Volkanovski avoids it with no problem.
Volkanovski lands with a good body shot.
A right-left combo lands from Volkanovski.
Decent striking displayed by Eriksson there.
Volkanovski moves into the clinch.
Volkanovski blocks an uppercut.
Eriksson gets through Volkanovski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkanovski jumps guard and drags Eriksson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Volkanovski is looking for a triangle but Eriksson pushes his legs off easily.
Volkanovski is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Volkanovski seems keen to control Eriksson's posture.
Volkanovski looking for a guillotine here but Eriksson defends easily.
Volkanovski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkanovski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Volkanovski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Eriksson is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Volkanovski controls Eriksson momentarily but Eriksson frees himself.
Volkanovski looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Volkanovski is trying to control the position but Eriksson postures up.
That's four 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.
Volkanovski wants to sweep here but Eriksson controlling him for the moment.
Volkanovski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Volkanovski is looking for a triangle but Eriksson pushes his legs off easily.
Eriksson controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandar Volkanovski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sven Eriksson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Volkanovski moves into the clinch successfully.
Eriksson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Volkanovski backwards.
Eriksson misses with the head strike.
Volkanovski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Eriksson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Volkanovski moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Volkanovski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Eriksson! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkanovski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Volkanovski has closed the distance and engaged Eriksson in a clinch.
Eriksson manages to break the clinch.
Volkanovski lands a leg kick that knocks Eriksson off balance momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkanovski takes the fight into the clinch.
Eriksson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Eriksson.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Volkanovski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Volkanovski wants to get back to striking at distance but Eriksson won't allow it.
Volkanovski jumps into guard, dragging Eriksson to the mat.
Volkanovski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Eriksson can do to turn this around?
Volkanovski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Eriksson defends it easily.
Eriksson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Volkanovski is keeping the position for now.
Aleksandar Volkanovski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Volkanovski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Eriksson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Volkanovski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eriksson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Let's hope that Eriksson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Volkanovski working for submissions but it's allowed Eriksson to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkanovski looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Eriksson pushes past his half guard into mount!
Volkanovski is wriggling around trying to escape.
Volkanovski tries to hold on but Eriksson pushes him away.
Volkanovski regains half guard.
Eriksson tries to stand and escape but Volkanovski is controlling the position.
Volkanovski looking for submissions off his back.
Eriksson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkanovski is looking to control Eriksson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Volkanovski avoid being mounted?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Eriksson controlling the action here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandar Volkanovski dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sven Eriksson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Volkanovski scores with the left hand. Eriksson knows he should have avoided that one.
Volkanovski tries to land a front kick but Eriksson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Aleksandar Volkanovski is winning the standup battle so far.
Sloppy strikes from Volkanovski. Those never looked like landing.
Eriksson throws out a counter right but Volkanovski avoids it with no problem.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Volkanovski.
Volkanovski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Eriksson.
Our sources have told us that Volkanovski has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkanovski blocks an uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Volkanovski takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Eriksson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Eriksson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Volkanovski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Eriksson thinks about the counter body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkanovski's corner calls for a 1-2. Volkanovski obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Volkanovski closes the distance and pushes Eriksson back into the cage.
Eriksson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Volkanovski works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Volkanovski drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Eriksson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Volkanovski has Eriksson in his guard.
Volkanovski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Eriksson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Eriksson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eriksson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Volkanovski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Eriksson has managed to get both his arms back between Volkanovski's legs - danger averted.
Eriksson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Volkanovski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Eriksson has managed to get both his arms back between Volkanovski's legs - danger averted.
Eriksson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Eriksson lands with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkanovski throws a sloppy head kick
and Volkanovski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Eriksson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Volkanovski was well out of range. Poor timing from Eriksson.
An attempted straight right counter from Volkanovski misses the target.
Eriksson slips a jab and a cross from Volkanovski.
Volkanovski misses with a series of wild punches.
Volkanovski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Eriksson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Eriksson lands a left hand.
Volkanovski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Eriksson avoids it.
Volkanovski wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Volkanovski.
Eriksson gets through Volkanovski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Aleksandar Volkanovski has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkanovski trying to land knees to the body.
Volkanovski takes a shot to the head.
Eriksson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Eriksson lands with a right to the head.
Eriksson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Volkanovski seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Eriksson can turn it around.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Eriksson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Volkanovski connects with a good right hand that stumbles Eriksson. Eriksson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Aleksandar Volkanovski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Aleksandar Volkanovski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Eriksson avoids the head kick by Volkanovski.
Volkanovski throws an off balance right hand
and Eriksson moves into the clinch.
Eriksson misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Eriksson.
Still in the clinch, Eriksson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Still in the clinch, Eriksson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Eriksson lands with a right to the head.
Eriksson lands a left hand.
Eriksson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sven Eriksson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sven Eriksson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Volkanovski 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksandar Volkanovski!
Our winner, Aleksandar Volkanovski, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chris Coryatt (ranked 2997 p4p, 6248 weight class) and Jaco Camden (ranked 359 p4p, 526 weight class). Coryatt comes to the cage accompanied by Slim Thug - Welcome 2 Houston. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Coryatt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jaco Camden!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Bruno Lombardi and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Coryatt misses.
Camden wants to counter with a clinch but Coryatt pushes him away.
Camden throws a looping overhand right but Coryatt ducks down to avoid it.
As Camden looks to move away, Coryatt throws a big counter combo but Camden just gets out of the way.
Camden on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Coryatt lands a head shot.
Coryatt throws a right and a left that both miss.
Coryatt throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Coryatt thuds a left hand into Camden's body.
The fighters circling - Coryatt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Coryatt looks to throw the jab but Camden is out of range.
Coryatt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Camden walks into a left hand.
Coryatt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Camden steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Coryatt.
Coryatt missing with a left hand there. Camden was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A shot to the liver by Coryatt. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coryatt misses with a wild body shot.
Camden takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice body punch from Coryatt.
A big left from Coryatt misses.
Coryatt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Camden wants to counter the offense by Coryatt and move into the clinch position.
Coryatt lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A combination from Coryatt does no damage.
Camden steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Coryatt.
Camden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Coryatt.
Coryatt misses with an uppercut. Camden saw that one coming.
Coryatt misses with an uppercut.
Camden tries to counter with a clinch but Coryatt shakes him off and moves away.
Camden has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Camden there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coryatt throws a lazy right hand but Camden sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Coryatt takes a swing at Camden's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Coryatt misses its intended target.
Coryatt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coryatt misses with a jab to the body
and Camden counters with a left and a right that stings Coryatt.
Camden has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Coryatt finds it's way round the side to connect with Camden's head.
Coryatt throws a body shot but no joy.
Coryatt misses with a straight left.
Camden wants to counter with a clinch but Coryatt pushes him away.
Coryatt's corner calls for a 1-2. Coryatt obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Coryatt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Camden.
Camden steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Coryatt. That one must have hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camden misses with a hook.
Camden has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Coryatt finds it's way round the side to connect with Camden's head.
Coryatt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Camden moves away.
Coryatt misses with a straight left.
Camden pushes Coryatt up against the cage in a clinch.
Camden tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Coryatt wants to break free but Camden has control.
Coryatt is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Coryatt blocks a body shot from Camden.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camden prevents Coryatt from breaking the clinch.
Camden is leaning against Coryatt and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Camden content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Coryatt breaks the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Coryatt misses the target.
Camden tries to counter with a clinch but Coryatt shakes him off and moves away.
Coryatt cracks Camden with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Coryatt misses with a straight right.
Camden tries to counter by closing the distance.
Coryatt misses with a shot to the body
and Camden moves into the clinch.
Camden has Coryatt pressed against the cage, preventing Coryatt from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Coryatt dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Camden lands a nice looking body shot.
Camden steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Coryatt.
Camden looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big left from Coryatt misses.
Coryatt misses with a hook
and Camden counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Good exchange - Coryatt coming out on top.
Jaco Camden is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Coryatt cracks Camden with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Coryatt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Camden moves away.
Camden is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Coryatt lands with a good body shot.
Camden keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Coryatt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coryatt throws a chopping leg kick but Camden manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Coryatt just misses with a punch to the body.
Coryatt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Camden can do to turn this around?
Camden walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Coryatt checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Coryatt seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Chris Coryatt is winning the standup battle so far.
Camden takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camden ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Camden tries to counter by closing the distance.
Camden gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Camden takes one on the button.
Coryatt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Coryatt sets himself, and Camden steps forward looking for the clinch! Coryatt avoids it this time.
Camden listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Coryatt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Coryatt misses with an uppercut.
Coryatt looks to land a left hand but Camden moved out of range nicely.
Coryatt misses with a body shot.
Camden wants to counter with a clinch but Coryatt pushes him away.
Coryatt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Coryatt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Camden has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Coryatt misses the jab.
Camden tries to counter with a clinch but Coryatt shakes him off and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coryatt throws a shot from downtown. Camden moves away and avoids it.
Coryatt tries to work over Camden's front leg with a kick but Camden checks it.
It seemed like Camden was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Camden bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Coryatt throws an overhand right that lands on Camden's shoulder, as Camden tries to avoid the shot.
Camden tries to counter by closing the distance.
Coryatt throws a hook but Camden blocks it.
Coryatt digs a good hook to Camden's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coryatt throws a low kick but Camden moves out of range easily.
Coryatt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Camden takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Coryatt lands with an uppercut that bounces Camden off the cage and back into range.
Coryatt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Coryatt scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coryatt throws a body shot but no joy.
Chris Coryatt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coryatt throws a body punch but Camden moves out of range.
Coryatt throws a hook but Camden blocks it.
Coryatt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Coryatt misses with a body shot.
Coryatt misses with an uppercut
and Camden counters with a stiff right hand.
Camden looks to throw the jab but Coryatt is out of range.
Coryatt misses the shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Coryatt.
Coryatt scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Camden moves out of range of the strikes.
Camden tries to counter by closing the distance.
Camden misses with a few strikes there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coryatt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Camden.
Coryatt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Camden.
Coryatt lands with a hook. Camden tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Coryatt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick lands for Coryatt.
Coryatt thuds a left hand into Camden's body.
Camden connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Coryatt momentarily.
Decent striking displayed by Coryatt there.
Camden slips under a jab from Coryatt.
Coryatt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Coryatt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Camden wants to counter the offense by Coryatt and move into the clinch position.
Coryatt connects with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Coryatt dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Coryatt moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Camden has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Camden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Camden swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Coryatt needs to keep his hands up - Camden had a free shot at his head there.
Coryatt throws a hook but Camden blocks it.
Camden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Camden walks into a stiff left hand from Coryatt.
Camden uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Coryatt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Camden tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coryatt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Camden takes a jab right on the kisser.
Coryatt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Coryatt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coryatt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Camden was well out of range. Poor timing from Coryatt.
Coryatt throws a body punch but Camden moves out of range.
Coryatt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Coryatt misses with a hook.
Camden looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Coryatt tries a low kick but Camden avoids it.
A nice side step and Camden releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Camden walks into a left hand.
Coryatt throws a right and a left that Camden avoids nicely.
Coryatt throws a nice inside leg kick.
Camden throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Coryatt on the side of the head.
Camden displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Coryatt throws out the jab.
Coryatt throws a right hand that Camden ducks under and follows up with a left that Camden also avoids with ease.
Coryatt connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Camden's hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Camden.
Coryatt looks for the body kick but Camden saw that one coming.
Coryatt misses with an uppercut. Camden saw that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Camden moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Coryatt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Camden is looking for the big counter here.
Camden slips under a jab from Coryatt.
Coryatt misses with a hook to the body
and Camden counters by clinching up.
Coryatt wants to get back to striking at distance but Camden won't allow it.
Coryatt blocks a body shot from Camden.
Coryatt is trying to break the clinch but Camden has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camden has Coryatt pressed against the cage, preventing Coryatt from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Coryatt being controlled against the cage.
Camden lands a body shot.
Coryatt is trying to force a seperation but Camden has the dominant position.
Camden breaks the clinch.
Coryatt throws a leg kick but Camden sees it coming and checks it nicely.
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.
Coryatt misses with a hook. Camden ducked under it nicely.
No joy there for Coryatt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Camden cracks Coryatt with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Coryatt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Coryatt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Coryatt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Coryatt throws out a leg kick but Camden moves out of range and Coryatt only half commits.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Camden! But no joy.
Coryatt misses the body punch
and Camden counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Camden ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Camden wants to counter with a clinch but Coryatt pushes him away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Camden checks a leg kick.
Coryatt throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jaco Camden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chris Coryatt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Coryatt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Coryatt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Coryatt, 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Coryatt!
Chris Coryatt 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 Akira Maeda (ranked 1081 p4p, 2547 weight class) and Adams Menday (ranked 167 p4p, 352 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Adams Menday enters 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 - 10 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Akira Maeda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adams Menday!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Kavanagh and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maeda scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Menday doesn't seem bothered though.
Maeda misses with a lunging right hand
and Menday counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Maeda ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Menday misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maeda.
Akira Maeda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Menday swings away with a body shot that misses
and Menday takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Menday lands with a cross.
Maeda displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maeda. Menday does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Menday on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maeda scores with a jab to the body.
Maeda throws a poor cross that misses
and Menday connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maeda connects with a body shot.
Menday throws a hook but Maeda blocks it.
Maeda looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menday uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Maeda has time to react.
Maeda lands an overhand right.
Maeda has taken the fight to the clinch.
Maeda lands an uppercut.
Menday is trying to force a seperation but Maeda has the dominant position.
Maeda working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Maeda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Menday's elbow.
Menday wants a takedown but no success here.
Maeda lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Maeda scores with a nice hook to the head.
Maeda avoiding damage.
Maeda stops a takedown attempt from Menday.
Maeda dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Maeda scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maeda digs a right hand into Menday's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Menday's gas tank.
Maeda lands with a short shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menday changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Maeda fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Akira Maeda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adams Menday.
Maeda lands a nice hook to Menday's body. Menday takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Maeda jabs Menday right on the nose. Menday blinks but takes it well.
Maeda shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Menday as he avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Menday on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Menday punishes Maeda's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Maeda. That snapped Menday's head back.
Maeda gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maeda creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Menday being controlled against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Maeda as the two fighters clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menday has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Maeda after a bit of a struggle.
Menday has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Maeda after a bit of a struggle.
Maeda lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Menday.
Maeda can't find room to land a body shot as Menday controls the action.
Menday is looking to break free of the clinch but Maeda has double underhooks.
Maeda lands a right hand that snaps the head of Menday backwards.
Maeda lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Maeda prevents the takedown attempt.
Maeda misses with a body punch.
Menday drops down looking for an ankle pick but Maeda pulls his leg out and moves away.
Maeda swings for the body but Menday moves out of range.
Maeda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Menday let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Maeda shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Menday manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Maeda working some strikes from top position.
Maeda engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maeda passes into half guard.
Maeda trying to control from half guard but Menday is working away.
Menday is trying to get back to full guard.
Menday trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Maeda manages to pass to mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Menday really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Menday taking shots to the head.
Menday is trying desperately to improve position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akira Maeda dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Maeda swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Menday counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maeda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Menday can do to turn this around?
Menday steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maeda.
A looping hook to the body misses from Menday. Maeda does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maeda dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maeda looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Menday tries to roll over but Maeda keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maeda wants to pass to mount but Menday is defending the position.
Menday is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Maeda wants to take a breather but Menday is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menday actively working from the bottom here.
Menday wants to get back to full guard.
Maeda is looking to take a break and control but Menday is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maeda tries to pass to full mount but Menday defends it.
Maeda winds up and cracks Menday with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Akira Maeda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Menday is trying to control but Maeda manages to pass to mount!
Menday is in all sorts of trouble here.
Maeda connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Maeda lands a big shot there that rocks Menday but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Maeda putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menday tries to reverse the position but Maeda maintains control.
Maeda with shots to the head and body - Menday looks very uncomfortable down there.
Maeda scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Menday sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Menday has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Maeda. Oh but Menday has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Maeda goes limp - he's gone! Menday jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Adams Menday!
A victorious Adams Menday thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gaius Marius (ranked 1450 p4p, 1589 weight class) and Jerricho Patterson (ranked 213 p4p, 236 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 16 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Gaius Marius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jerricho Patterson!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, David Schapiro and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marius fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Patterson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Patterson looks to throw the jab but Marius is out of range.
Marius throwing a counter right hand but Patterson manages to avoid it.
Marius thumps Patterson with a low kick.
Patterson scores with a jab to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Marius, as that shot connected.
A jab from Patterson misses.
A swing and a miss from Patterson.
An inside leg kick from Marius misses.
Patterson connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Marius to the floor! Patterson dives in looking for the finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Patterson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Marius has managed to free his arm - good work.
Patterson wants to pass the guard but Marius is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Patterson is working for a kimura here but Marius manages to reverse the position and he's now in Patterson's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marius stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Patterson digs a good hook to Marius's body.
Patterson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marius throws a hook but Patterson blocks it.
Patterson is looking for the big counter here.
Patterson throws a head kick but Marius moves out of range.
Marius fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Patterson manages to avoid it.
Patterson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Marius is looking to clinch.
Patterson misses with the combination.
Patterson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Patterson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Marius looks to score with a jab to the body but Patterson is just out of range.
It seemed like Patterson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Marius misses with a shot to the body
and Patterson counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marius throws a nice outside leg kick.
Marius scores with a leg kick.
Patterson checks a low kick from Marius.
Marius scores with a hook to the body. Patterson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Patterson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Marius but Marius pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Marius feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Marius connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice cross by Marius.
Patterson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marius circles away quickly and effectively.
Marius looks to land a left hand but Patterson moved out of range nicely.
Patterson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Marius feints and then cracks Patterson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Patterson down.
Patterson blocks a head kick by Marius.
Marius takes a jab right on the kisser.
Marius steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Patterson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patterson misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick by Patterson misses
and Marius counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gaius Marius is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Patterson blocks a jab.
Marius looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Marius misses with a hook to the body
and Patterson counters with a straight right hand.
Marius feints and then cracks Patterson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Patterson down.
Marius scores with a punch to the head.
Patterson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Marius looks to land a combination but Patterson avoids it well.
Patterson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Marius checks it well.
Marius throws a quick inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Marius throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Patterson sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Marius to the ground! Patterson dives into full mount looking to finish!
 Marius is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marius wants to try and get back to his feet.
Oh Marius is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Patterson fails to advance to Marius's back.
Patterson controlling the position easily from mount.
Marius is squirming around, avoiding Patterson's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patterson controlling his opponent.
Marius seems to have got his legs back now.
Marius somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Marius throws a low kick, looking for Patterson's leg but Patterson calmly moves out of range.
Marius scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Patterson throws a head kick that misses
and Marius cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Patterson misses with an uppercut.
Marius takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marius misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marius throws a head punch that misses.
Marius throws a head punch that misses.
Patterson lands with a left to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jerricho Patterson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Patterson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jerricho Patterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marius throws a body punch but Patterson moves out of range.
Patterson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Marius swings for the body but Patterson moves out of range.
Patterson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A head kick misses from Patterson.
Patterson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Patterson swings for the body but Marius moves out of range.
Marius connects with a jab.
Patterson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Patterson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marius misses with a low kick.
Patterson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Patterson keeps the fight on the outside.
A countering left hand to the body from Patterson misses.
Patterson throws a body kick that misses.
Patterson throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patterson throws a head kick that half lands.
Marius throws a quick inside leg kick.
Marius throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Patterson throws a lazy uppercut
and Marius counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marius throws a poor cross that misses
and Patterson counters with a head kick from the bowels of hell that crumples Marius! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jerricho Patterson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rob Sapo (ranked 1382 p4p, 1869 weight class) and Peoples Champion (ranked 170 p4p, 220 weight class). Champion has chosen Aegukka as his entrance music. Peoples Champion acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rob Sapo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Peoples Champion!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Chad Campbell and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Champion throws a right and a left that Sapo avoids nicely.
We've been hearing reports that Sapo has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Champion throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sapo.
Sapo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Champion.
Nice shot by Champion.
Sapo tries to land a leg kick but Champion saw it coming and moves away.
Champion looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Champion loads up on a big right hand but Sapo slips the punch.
Champion throws a low kick, looking for Sapo's leg but Sapo calmly moves out of range.
Peoples Champion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Champion throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sapo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Champion to score with a decent uppercut.
Champion lands a really nice looking cross but Sapo seems unphased.
Sapo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Champion.
Sapo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Champion on the side of the head.
It looks like Peoples Champion has been cut.
Champion attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Champion swings widly with a right hand
enabling Sapo to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Champion misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Sapo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Champion throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Champion throws a right hand that misses
and Sapo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sapo sizes up Champion with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That has opened up Peoples Champion's cut even more.
A swing and a miss from Champion.
Sapo slips under a jab.
Champion swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Champion lunges at Sapo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sapo's hand.
Champion connects with a crisp jab.
Champion moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Sapo goes down! Can Champion finish him!?
Sapo is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sapo has a closed guard, preventing Champion from standing up.
Oh Sapo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sapo wants to sweep here but Champion controlling him for the moment.
Champion stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sapo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sapo seems to have got his legs back now.
Champion tries to stand but Sapo is controlling from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Champion stopping the sweep attempt from Sapo.
Champion is looking to stand up but Sapo won't let him.
Champion won't allow Sapo to sweep him here.
Champion would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sapo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sapo moves out of range of the body kick.
Champion throws a hook but Sapo blocks it.
It looked like Sapo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Champion moves out of range of the strikes.
Champion connects with a crisp jab.
Champion throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sapo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Champion missing with a left hand there. Sapo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Champion takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sapo looks to throw the jab but Champion is out of range.
Champion swings widly with a right hand
and Sapo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Champion misses with a hook. Sapo ducked under it nicely.
Sapo throws a big counter combination but Champion scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Oooh a lovely combination from Champion sends Sapo down but not out. Champion dives into side control looking to finish.
Champion decides to stand back up. Champion steps back and let's Sapo get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Champion throws a poor cross that misses
and Sapo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The cut above Peoples Champion's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Champion thows a left - swing and a miss!
Champion ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Champion buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Champion is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sapo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Sapo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Champion.
Sapo lands a big uppercut and Champion crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Champion looks OK. Sapo waves Champion back to his feet!
Champion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sapo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Champion. Champion obviously looking to wear him down.
Champion slips a jab from Sapo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Champion thuds his right hand into Sapo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Champion throws a leg kick
and Sapo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
 Champion is rocked!
Peoples Champion's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Champion thows a leg kick but Sapo checks it
and Sapo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Champion checks a low kick from Sapo.
Champion moves out of range as Sapo strikes.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Champion and Sapo goes tumbling to the canvas! Champion follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Champion tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sapo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Champion decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Sapo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Champion.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sapo. Champion does a little dance to reset his feet.
Champion punishes Sapo's body with a nice straight punch.
A shot to the liver by Champion. Beautiful body shot.
Champion avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Peoples Champion dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peoples Champion's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Champion misses with a hook
and Sapo counters with a nice right hand that sends Champion toppling to the canvas! Champion scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Sapo finish him?!
Champion is still on wobbly legs! Can Sapo finish him?
Sapo fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Champion square on the jaw! Damn, Champion is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rob Sapo!
A victorious Rob Sapo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ed Jones (ranked 692 p4p, 1342 weight class) and John Okafor (ranked 98 p4p, 168 weight class). Ed Jones has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Ed Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Okafor!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Bruno Lombardi and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okafor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Okafor.
A nice combination there by Okafor.
It looks like Ed Jones has been cut.
Okafor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A slapping body kick lands there for Jones.
Okafor is looking to score with low kicks.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Okafor.
Okafor misses with the combination.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones throws a body kick that misses
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A cross from Okafor lands.
Jones slips under a jab.
Jones was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
John Okafor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okafor misses with a body shot.
Jones swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Okafor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Okafor.
Okafor throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Okafor avoids the body shot from Jones.
Jones misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okafor moves into range and connects with a jab.
Okafor loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Okafor avoids the body shot from Jones.
Okafor takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
A punch lands to the side of Okafor 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Okafor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Okafor throws a solid leg kick but Jones takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Okafor.
Okafor's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jones under the eye.
Jones throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Okafor on the side of the head.
Okafor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Okafor goes down! Can Jones finish him!?
Okafor is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jones wants to stand but Okafor has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Okafor is still in real trouble! Can Jones finish him?
Okafor seems to have recovered his senses.
Okafor is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jones controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to get up but he can't break Okafor's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Jones controlling from the top position.
Jones being controlled here momentarily.
Jones controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jones lands with an uppercut that bounces Okafor off the cage and back into range.
Okafor gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Jones gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ed Jones!
Ed Jones decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juki Allu (ranked 105 p4p, 130 weight class) and Abdul Keji (ranked 15 p4p, 7 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Juki Allu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abdul Keji!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jonathan Paton and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Allu blocks a jab.
Allu appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Allu misses with a left hand
and Keji counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Juki Allu has been cut.
Juki Allu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oooooh!!! Allu has knocked Keji down with a huge combo! Allu steps away and waves a wobbly Keji back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Keji keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Keji avoids a kick to the body.
Keji blocks a head kick by Allu.
Keji defending well as Allu loads up on a big left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Allu fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Keji to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Keji looks to clinch but Allu throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Keji taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Juki Allu!
Juki Allu retains his heavyweight title!
Juki Allu bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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