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GC 472: Rahl VS Jones PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Morino (ranked 1996 p4p, 2429 weight class) and Mickey Backman (ranked 256 p4p, 311 weight class). Mickey Backman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick |
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bobby Morino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mickey Backman!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morino bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Backman's head.
Backman misses with a body kick.
Backman throws a body kick that misses.
Morino swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Backman.
Morino doesn't manage to clinch there - Backman circles away.
Backman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Morino tries to clinch up.
Morino scores with a decent looking hook.
Morino lunges at Backman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Backman's hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morino blocks the body kick.
Morino scores with a sloppy right hand. Backman should have avoided that one.
Backman scores with a spinning back kick!
Backman on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Backman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Backman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Morino works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Morino checks a leg kick nicely.
Backman is looking to land body kicks.
Morino throws a series of punches but Backman moves out of range.
Morino lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Morino misses with a wild combination.
Morino really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Morino moves out of range of the body kick.
Morino clobbers Backman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Backman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Morino is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Morino clinches up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Backman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Morino manages to break the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Morino.
Morino scores with a body shot.
Backman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Morino has Backman up against the cage in a clinch.
Morino lands a shoulder strike.
Backman breaks from the clinch.
Morino digs a good hook to Backman's body.
Morino moves out of range as Backman throws a body kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Morino.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morino throws a hook but Backman blocks it.
Morino fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Backman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Backman connects with an inside leg kick.
Morino lands with an uppercut that bounces Backman off the cage and back into range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Backman - that will leave a mark!
An inside leg kick from Backman misses.
Morino was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Morino throws out a powerful jab.
Morino works the jab nicely.
Backman misses with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Backman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Morino is out of range.
Backman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Morino swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Backman is looking to slow Morino down with leg kicks.
Morino thuds a left hand into Backman's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Backman throws a head kick that misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Morino blocks the leg kick.
Morino is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Backman throws a leg kick that is checked
and Morino counters with a stiff right hand.
Backman slips under a jab.
And Backman tries to counter it with a takedown but Morino pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Morino avoids the head kick by Backman.
Backman swats away the attempt to clinch by Morino.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Morino dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Backman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Morino avoids a kick to the body.
Morino moves in looking to clinch but Backman pushes him off.
Morino lands a jab to the head.
Backman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Morino scores with a hook.
Backman throws out a leg kick but Morino moves out of range and Backman only half commits.
Backman throws a push kick but Morino slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morino with a nice cross.
Bobby Morino is winning the standup battle so far.
Morino is looking to clinch but Backman is avoiding it.
Backman with the counter takedown but Morino avoids it easily.
Morino scores with a nice strike.
Morino lands with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morino tries to clinch but Backman moves out of range.
Morino checks a leg kick.
Morino misses with the combination.
We've been told by Morino's head coaches at Chuckles Strenght and Conditioning that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A jab lands there for Morino.
Backman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Morino moves into range and clinches up with Backman.
Backman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Morino prevents it.
Morino lands a right hand.
Morino has a couple of punches blocked by Backman.
Backman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Morino avoids it.
Morino lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Backman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Morino.
Backman trying to land knees to the body.
Morino lands with a right to the head.
Backman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Morino avoids it.
Backman tries to break free but Morino pushes him back against the cage.
Backman takes a shot to the head.
Backman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Morino is defending well for now.
Morino is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Backman can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morino is working Backman over against the cage.
Backman is breathing heavily.
Morino throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Backmans head.
Morino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Morino is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Backman walks into a left hand.
Morino dips to his left and cracks Backman with an uppercut!
A lazy body kick from Backman
and Morino counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Morino fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bobby Morino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Morino slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Morino with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Backman looks to throw a body kick
and Morino counters with a straight right hand.
Morino connects with a right hand. Backman shakes it off.
Backman tries to land a body kick
and Morino counters with a nice uppercut.
 Backman is rocked!
Morino moves into the clinch.
Backman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Morino gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Morino lands a right hand.
Morino lands a left hand.
Backman breaks the clinch.
Backman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Backman is still on wobbly legs! Can Morino finish him?
Morino connects with a right hand. Backman shakes it off.
Morino wants to clinch.
Backman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morino throws a shot to the body.
Backman seems to have recovered his senses.
Morino tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Backman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Decent striking displayed by Morino there.
Nice uppercut there from Morino.
Morino misses with the combination.
Morino swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Backman.
Backman throws a lazy head kick
and Morino counters with a left to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Morino dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back 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.
Morino displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Backman gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Morino counters with a one-two to the body.
Morino is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Backman gets tackled into the cage by Morino. Morino maintains the clinch.
Morino lands a hook that snaps the head of Backman backwards.
Morino lands a shot to the body.
Morino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Donk. Morino catches Backman right on the button with a cross.
Morino is looking to clinch but Backman is avoiding it.
Morino throws a series of punches but Backman avoids them all with ease.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morino gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Backman leaning his opponent against the cage.
Morino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Backman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A head kick by Backman misses
and Morino counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Morino clinches up with Backman and pushes him back against the cage.
Morino blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Backman misses with some punches.
Morino misses with a body punch.
Morino scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Morino makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Morino throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Backman tries to land knees in the clinch but Morino avoids the damage to the body.
Morino breaks the clinch.
Morino tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Backman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Backman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Morino cracks Backman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Backman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mickey Backman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morino is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice cross by Morino.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Backman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Morino's sensitive parts.
Morino lands with a nice combination. Backman backs away looking to recover.
Backman misses with a kick to the body
and Morino counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Backman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bobby Morino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morino thuds a left hand into Backman's body.
Backman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Backman looks to land a body kick but Morino moved away.
Backman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Morino to score with a decent uppercut.
Morino tries to clinch up but Backman circles away and keeps his distance.
Backman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A little feinted left hand from Morino on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Backman gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Morino counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Backman swats away the attempt to clinch by Morino.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Morino.
Morino wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Backman.
Backman throws a body kick that misses
and Morino cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Morino avoids the head kick by Backman.
Morino connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice straight punches there by Morino. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Morino.
Morino wants to clinch.
Bobby Morino is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A left lands for Morino.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Morino showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Morino 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Morino!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jay Steve (ranked 3313 p4p, 1590 weight class) and Mousa Ndombele (ranked 395 p4p, 218 weight class). Mousa Ndombele told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Very quick |
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Excellent MT
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 33 - 30 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jay Steve!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mousa Ndombele!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steve scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Steve loads up on a big right hand but Ndombele slips the punch.
Ndombele tries a quick counter leg kick but Steve is wise to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steve. Ndombele does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ndombele moves out of range as Steve strikes.
Ndombele ducks under a wild hook from Steve.
Steve takes a swing at Ndombele's ribcage but misses.
Ndombele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ndombele scores with a takedown into Steve's guard.
Steve is controlling Ndombele's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ndombele trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ndombele working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ndombele trying to control but Steve is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ndombele working some strikes from top position.
Ndombele trying to control but Steve is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steve looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ndombele lands a couple of elbows.
Steve trying to keep a closed guard but Ndombele is proving a slippery customer.
Ndombele postures up in Steve's guard and throws a big left but Steve blocks it.
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.
Steve is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ndombele trying to control the position from guard on top but Steve is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
We've been told by Steve's head coaches at Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ndombele connects with a leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Ndombele as he connects with a hook.
Steve throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
 It looks like Mousa Ndombele has been cut.
Good leg kick by Ndombele.
Steve scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ndombele misses with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Steve.
Ndombele throws a jab but it's blocked by Steve.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steve throws a shot to the body.
Steve misses with a two punch combination.
Ndombele cracks Steve with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Steve takes a swing at Ndombele's ribcage but misses.
Jay Steve is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ndombele scores with a nice right hand.
Ndombele moves out of range of the leg kick from Steve.
Ndombele looks to land a right hand but Steve moved out of range.
Nice cross by Ndombele.
Steve ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ndombele moves away.
Steve throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ndombele scores with a nice head shot.
Ndombele works Steve's body with a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steve takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ndombele lands a body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ndombele.
Steve shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ndombele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ndombele fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Steve looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ndombele lands with an uppercut that bounces Steve off the cage and back into range.
Ndombele throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ndombele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steve was well out of range. Poor timing from Ndombele.
Steve lands with a good body shot.
Ndombele's jab looks to have found its range, popping Steve under the eye.
Steve looks to throw the jab but Ndombele is out of range.
Ndombele throws out a loose jab but Steve uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ndombele takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Steve pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Steve with a nice cross.
Ndombele misses the shot to the body.
Ndombele fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Steve feints and then cracks Ndombele's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ndombele down.
Steve jabs at Ndombele's body.
Ndombele scores with a jab.
Steve takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice cross by Steve.
Steve looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mousa Ndombele dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mousa Ndombele's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Steve looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Steve steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ndombele. That one must have hurt.
Ndombele takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Steve tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Steve connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Steve walks into a jab.
Mousa Ndombele seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ndombele lands a really nice looking cross but Steve seems unphased.
Steve tries to land a front kick but Ndombele steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Steve throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ndombele scores with a jab to the head.
Steve on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steve throws a shot to the body.
Ndombele has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ndombele swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Steve.
Ndombele lands a lovely overhand right.
 Steve is rocked!
Ndombele lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Steve at a distance.
Steve scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Steve throws a lazy uppercut
and Ndombele counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oh Steve is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Steve misses with a wild combination.
Steve is looking to wear down Ndombele with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ndombele throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Steve stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Steve seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Steve thows a leg kick but Ndombele checks it
and Ndombele counters with a nice leg kick.
Ndombele fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ndombele digs a good hook to Steve's body.
Ndombele connects with a nice looking jab.
That kick from Ndombele tenderised Steve's leg. Steve is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ndombele connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Steve misses with a kick to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ndombele lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Ndombele. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ndombele.
Ndombele uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steve.
Ndombele throws a nice outside leg kick.
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!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ndombele.
Steve is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ndombele throws a leg kick which misses Steve's front leg but catches the back leg as Steve tries to avoid it.
Ndombele buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Steve misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steve is looking to slow Ndombele down with leg kicks.
Ndombele looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ndombele jabs Steve right on the nose. Steve blinks but takes it well.
Ndombele scoring well with a low kick there.
Ndombele misses with a straight left.
Ndombele looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ndombele ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ndombele lands a nice leg kick that just misses Steve's sensitive parts.
Steve throws a lazy right hand but Ndombele sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Ndombele was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ndombele buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ndombele.
Ndombele fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Steve connects with a body shot that sends Ndombele's belly button to the back.
Steve looks for the body kick but Ndombele saw that one coming.
Ndombele cracks Steve with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Steve feints and then cracks Ndombele's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ndombele down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ndombele fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Steve throws an overhand right that lands on Ndombele's shoulder, as Ndombele tries to avoid the shot.
Ndombele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steve moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ndombele. Steve does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Ndombele finds it's way through Steve's defenses.
Steve throws a body shot but no joy.
Ndombele lands with a thumping leg kick.
Steve jabs at Ndombele's body.
Ndombele lands a front kick.
Nice defenses there by Ndombele.
Steve looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Steve chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ndombele can pounce on him.
Ndombele tests Steve's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ndombele showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Steve.
A little jabbing left from Ndombele on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Steve throws a series of punches but Ndombele moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice cross by Ndombele.
Steve throws out a loose jab but Ndombele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steve backing away here, and Ndombele unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ndombele fails with a takedown attempt.
Ndombele throws out a loose jab but Steve uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steve misses with a kick to the body
and Ndombele counters with a stiff right hand.
Steve ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Steve throws a body shot but no joy.
Steve throws a push kick but Ndombele slaps the foot to one side.
Steve misses with a lunging right hand
and Ndombele counters with a stiff right hand.
Ndombele fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Steve has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ndombele with the inside leg kick.
Ndombele's jab looks to have found its range, popping Steve under the eye.
Ndombele fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ndombele cracks Steve with a big right hand and Steve goes down!
Ndombele 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.
Steve trying to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mousa Ndombele showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mousa Ndombele's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Steve looks to score with a jab to the body but Ndombele is just out of range.
A jab from Ndombele finds it's way through Steve's defenses.
Steve's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Ndombele fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Steve.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steve. Ndombele does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ndombele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steve moves away.
Steve throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ndombele is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Steve with a body shot.
Ndombele uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Steve takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Steve gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ndombele.
Steve misses with a low kick.
A nice side step and Ndombele releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ndombele takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ndombele lands a nice leg kick that just misses Steve's sensitive parts.
Steve takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steve throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ndombele looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Steve on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ndombele. Ndombele obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice sprawl there from Steve as Ndombele shoots in.
Ndombele avoids the body shot from Steve.
Ndombele lands with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ndombele uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steve.
Ndombele works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ndombele thows a leg kick but Steve checks it
and Steve counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ndombele ducks under a wild hook from Steve.
Steve throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ndombele fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Steve looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Steve looks to score with a jab to the body but Ndombele is just out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ndombele.
Ndombele moves out of range of the body kick from Steve.
Steve swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ndombele counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ndombele drives through with a takedown into Steve's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ndombele trying to control but Steve is working from the bottom.
Ndombele sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jay Steve has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mousa Ndombele 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Let's hope that Ndombele 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.
Ndombele is fighting to break Steve's control of his arms but Steve is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ndombele looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ndombele looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ndombele.
Steve will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Steve chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ndombele can pounce on him.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ndombele.
Ndombele connects with a solid leg kick.
Steve fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ndombele manages to avoid it.
Ndombele throws a quick inside leg kick.
Steve takes a swing at Ndombele's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ndombele lands with a thumping leg kick.
Steve takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Steve throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steve looks to land a combination but Ndombele avoids it well.
Ndombele lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ndombele ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A cross from Ndombele lands.
Steve ducks right into an uppercut from Ndombele.
Ndombele chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ndombele tries a head kick but it misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Steve lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ndombele has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ndombele and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ndombele scores with a hook to the body. Steve takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ndombele connects with a leg kick.
Steve with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A big right from Steve misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Ndombele.
Steve scores with a jab to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mousa Ndombele comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ndombele 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mousa Ndombele!
In his post fight interview, Mousa Ndombele started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Everett Covington (ranked 1772 p4p, 22299 weight class) and John Johns (ranked 238 p4p, 493 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Everett Covington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Johns!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Covington manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Johns on his heels. He'll look to pass Johns's guard now, I'm sure.
Covington drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Johns dives on top into guard.
Covington keeping full guard, as Johns tries to pass.
Covington trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johns trying to control the position from guard on top but Covington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Covington trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Johns stopping the sweep attempt from Covington.
Johns throws a strike but Covington rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Covington is looking to work some ground and pound but Johns has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Covington throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Johns wants to sweep here but Covington controlling him for the moment.
Covington engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Johns is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Covington wants to control but Johns is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Covington tries to roll over but Johns keeps him under control.
Johns wants to control but Covington is keeping him busy.
Covington actively working from the bottom here.
Covington landing small, sideways elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johns seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Covington does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Covington is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at California Top Team, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Johns wants to free his trapped foot but Covington is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Covington regains full guard. Nicely done.
Johns stands and throws Covington's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Covington tries to buck Johns off but Johns is having none of it.
Covington is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Johns off and has taken his back!
Johns trying to control the action but Covington just sinks the hooks in.
Covington lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Johns is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Covington is punishing Johns with strikes - can he finish him?!
Johns felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johns wants to escape the position.
Covington lands punches and elbows.
Covington gets his hands free as Johns looks to control.
Johns is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Covington is staying active.
Johns is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Covington off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Johns is in bad spot here.
Covington is not going to allow Johns to sit and survive in this position.
Covington looking for the choke from the back.
Even with his hooks in, Covington manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Johns can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johns covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Covington is hanging on to Johns's back as he tries to escape.
Covington has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Covington softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Covington is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Johns wants to control his opponent's hands but Covington gets his hands free.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johns is trying to break free.
Johns covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
You can see the frustration on Johns's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Johns staying busy and making it hard for Covington to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Everett Covington dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Johns fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Covington gets a double leg takedown into Johns's guard.
Covington wants to control from the top but Johns keeps moving.
Johns looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Johns wants to improve his position but instead Covington has moved into half guard.
Covington is keen to just control but Johns is a slippery customer.
Johns is looking for a sweep. Covington is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Johns on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Covington landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Johns is trying to maintain the position but Covington is very close to passing his half guard.
Covington wants to pass the guard but Johns is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Covington is working for a submission of some sort.
Covington prevents Johns from improving his position.
Johns keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Covington wants to take a breather but Johns is having none of it.
Johns wants to improve his position but Covington is controlling well.
Covington not doing much here.
Covington throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
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.
Covington trying to control the action but Johns is working from the bottom.
Johns is positioning himself well to prevent Covington advancing to mount.
Covington lands with a punch from half guard.
Covington slips a nice elbow through Johns's hands, connecting with Johns's forehead.
Covington landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Covington winds up and cracks Johns with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Covington wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johns keeps working.
Johns trying to control but Covington postures up.
Covington sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Johns defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johns keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Johns makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Johns.
Everett Covington overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Covington stands and throws Johns's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Johns being controlled for a moment.
Johns takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johns is trying to escape the position but Covington is controlling the position.
Covington seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Johns for as long as he can get away with.
Johns is looking to reverse the position.
Covington throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Covington misses with the ground and pound.
Johns is trying to control Covington's posture but Covington avoids it.
Covington wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Johns, who protects the arm well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Covington thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Everett Covington dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Covington swings for the body but Johns moves out of range.
Covington throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johns misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Covington.
Johns jabs Covington right on the nose. Covington blinks but takes it well.
Johns dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Covington takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Johns misses with a left hand
and Covington counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Covington looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Johns shoots in for a takedown but Covington shows good takedown defense.
Covington tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Johns manages to circle out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Covington gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Covington shoots in looking for a takedown. Johns tries to sprawl out of it but Covington keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Johns manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Covington slips under a jab.
John Johns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johns throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Covington counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Covington throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A low kick from Johns is predictable there
and Covington counters with a shoot takedown. Johns fights it but they end up in guard.
Johns working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Covington.
Covington trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Covington in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Covington works over Johns with some ground and pound from guard.
Johns is trying to keep Covington in close.
Covington tries to free his leg and advance position but Johns is retaining full guard.
Covington postures up.
Johns keeping moving, preventing Covington from controlling successfully.
Johns working a defensive guard here.
Everett Covington is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johns keeping moving, preventing Covington from controlling successfully.
Covington postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Covington slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Covington tries for a kimura but Johns is defending well.
Johns struggling a bit here.
An elbow from Covington crashes against the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johns wants to control but Covington postures up.
Covington wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johns keeps working.
Covington is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johns can do to turn this around?
Johns tries to buck Covington off but Covington is having none of it.
Johns is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Covington's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Covington trying to control the action but Johns is working from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Covington seems content to control.
Johns is concentrating on defense, preventing Covington from advancing position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Johns with a jab.
Covington gets a clinch.
Covington stops a takedown attempt from Johns.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johns has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Covington clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Covington looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Johns trying to control momentarily.
Johns looking for the RNC.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Johns has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Johns takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A lull in the action here.
John Johns has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Covington tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Johns.
I think Covington 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Everett Covington!
Our winner, Everett Covington, 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Martin Drop (ranked 1858 p4p, 891 weight class) and Julio Christ (ranked 87 p4p, 45 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Martin Drop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Julio Christ!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christ throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Drop lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Julio Christ has been cut.
Drop throws a sloppy head kick and Christ moves out of range easily.
Drop throws a front kick that sends Christ stumbling back into the cage.
Christ throws a right and a left that Drop avoids nicely.
Nice defenses there by Drop.
Christ avoids the head kick by Drop.
Christ slips a jab and a cross from Drop.
Drop tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Christ misses with a looping left.
As Christ looks to move away, Drop throws a big counter combo but Christ just gets out of the way.
Christ slips a straight right by Drop.
Drop looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Drop throws a head kick that Christ semi-blocks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Christ throws out a loose jab but Drop uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drop bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Drop is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Christ.
Drop throws a head kick but Christ moves out of range.
Christ looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Drop throws a head kick but Christ moves out of range.
Christ chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Drop can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drop scores with a punch to the head.
Drop looks to land a body kick but Christ moved away.
Drop punishes Christ's body with a nice straight punch.
Christ thows a left - swing and a miss!
Christ smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Christ with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Drop to score with a decent uppercut.
A head kick misses from Drop.
Drop throws a series of punches but Christ avoids them all with ease.
Drop lands with an uppercut that bounces Christ off the cage and back into range.
Martin Drop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drop misses with a hook.
Christ let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Christ connects with a nice looking jab.
Drop lands with an overhand left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drop throws a half hearted mid kick.
Christ works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
 It looks like Martin Drop has been cut.
Drop tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Christ connects with a single shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Drop.
A telegraphed right hand from Christ misses the target.
Some wild striking there from Drop.
Drop uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Christ.
Drop slips under a jab.
Christ lands a jab.
Drop lands with a slapping head kick.
Drop throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Christ counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Drop lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Drop throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Christ! But no joy.
Drop throws a push kick but Christ slaps the foot to one side.
A right-left combo lands from Drop.
Drop tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice side step and Christ releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Christ with a hook.
Christ cracks Drop with a good jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christ 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.
Drop misses with a looping right.
Christ feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Drop sprawling to the canvas! Drop rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Christ finish him?!
Drop is rocked!
A lazy left from Drop finds it's target.
Drop throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Christ.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christ slips a jab from Drop.
Christ feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Drop sprawling to the canvas! Drop rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Christ finish him?!
Oh Drop is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Christ uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Drop.
Drop seems to have got his legs back now.
Christ misses with a wild combination.
Christ moves away from the strike by Drop.
Nice straight punches there by Drop. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Drop.
A jab lands there for Drop.
Christ throws a jab but it's blocked by Drop.
Christ scores with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drop with a nice cross.
Drop throws a head kick that misses.
Drop ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Christ is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Christ jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It appears Drop was looking to counter with a kick there.
Drop misses with a hook
and Christ counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Drop thinking.
Christ blocks a head kick by Drop.
Christ displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Drop throws out the jab.
Drop fails to land with a series of punches.
Christ with a hook.
Martin Drop's cut is getting worse.
Christ moves out of range as Drop throws a body kick.
Drop throws a wild body kick that Christ sees coming a mile off.
Drop finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Drop takes a swing at Christ's ribcage but misses.
Drop goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Drop throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Christ sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Drop tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Martin Drop will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A swing and a miss from Drop.
Christ connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Drop tumbling to the canvas! Christ pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Drop was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Julio Christ!
A very excited looking Julio Christ made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eric Dier (ranked 1662 p4p, 2109 weight class) and Todd Packer (ranked 216 p4p, 268 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Todd Packer enters the cage!
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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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eric Dier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Todd Packer!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dier misses with a body shot
and Packer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dier misses with a low kick.
Eric Dier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dier misses with a low kick.
Packer throws an off balance right hand
and Dier counters with a nice uppercut.
Dier misses with a leg kick
and Packer counters with an inside leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Packer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Packer.
Dier throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Packer counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Eric Dier has been cut.
Dier misses the shot to the body.
Dier lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dier scores with the left hand. Packer knows he should have avoided that one.
A swing and a miss from Dier.
Dier moves out of range as Packer strikes.
It looked like Dier wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dier throws a lazy right hand but Packer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Packer.
Dier is looking to counter punch.
Packer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dier.
Packer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dier loads up on a big right hand but Packer slips the punch.
Packer wants to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Dier misses its target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Packer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Packer throws a series of strikes that have Dier backpedaling.
Packer misses with the combination.
Dier moves into range and connects with a jab.
Packer looks to land a combination but Dier avoids it well.
Dier takes a swing at Packer's ribcage but misses.
Dier misses with a body shot.
Packer checks a leg kick nicely.
Dier fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Todd Packer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Packer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dier.
Dier throws a jab but it's blocked by Packer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dier looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dier is looking to stall here but Packer recovers full guard.
Dier stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Packer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Packer has momentary wrist control but Dier slips an elbow through the middle.
Dier passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dier trying to control the action but Packer is working from the bottom.
Dier sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Packer is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dier throws a strike aimed at the side of Packer's head but Packer avoids it well.
Dier is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Packer's shoulder. That is not cool.
Dier's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Dier wants to control but Packer is keeping him busy.
Packer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dier wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dier with the ground and pound but Packer regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Dier tries to pass to full mount but Packer defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dier wants to lay and pray for a moment but Packer keeps working.
Well, if Dier is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Dier wants to advance to full mount but Packer doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Dier wants to control from the top but Packer keeps moving.
Packer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dier is one step ahead there.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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 Eric Dier will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eric Dier's cut.
That's time! Dier's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dier throws the left hand but Packer avoids the punch easily.
Packer tries to bum rush Dier with a series of wild strikes but Dier uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Packer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dier.
Dier scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Packer lands a nice looking body kick.
A leg kick checked by Packer.
Packer blocks a low kick nicely.
Packer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Packer there as he acknowledges the shot.
Packer checks the leg kick.
Packer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dier moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dier clinches with his opponent.
Dier effectively controlling the action here.
Packer scores with a shot to the side of Dier's head.
Dier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dier manages to break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Packer misses with a wild combination.
Dier swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Packer moves out of range of the strikes.
Dier misses with a leg kick.
Packer tries to move into range but Dier moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dier paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Packer stuffs the takedown.
Packer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dier.
Dier bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Packer's head.
Packer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dier.
Packer misses with a double jab.
Dier misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Packer.
Dier misses with a left hand
and Packer counters with a nice uppercut.
Dier ducks under a wild hook from Packer.
Dier connects with a good right hand that stumbles Packer. Packer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dier swats away the attempt to clinch by Packer.
Packer doesn't manage to clinch there - Dier circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dier misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dier scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Packer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dier was well out of range. Poor timing from Packer.
Dier fails with an attempt to clinch.
Packer doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The fighters circling - Dier throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Eric Dier is winning the standup battle so far.
Dier shoots in looking for a takedown. Packer tries to sprawl out of it but Dier keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Packer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
As Dier backs off Packer throws a huge counter combo but Dier manages to avoid it all.
Packer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dier checks a leg kick.
Packer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Packer avoids the body shot from Dier.
Packer walks into a jab.
Packer checks a low kick from Dier.
Packer lands with a good body shot.
Dier has managed to clinch.
Packer swings wildly with an uppercut but Dier uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dier has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Packer is trying to keep an underhook but Dier manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Dier is controlling the pace.
Dier is just content to waste time from the top position. Packer takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Packer keeping moving, preventing Dier from controlling successfully.
Dier loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dier is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Packer 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Packer trying to control the position here.
Dier is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Packer can do to turn this around?
Dier postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Packer looking for a sweep. Not yet Packer, not yet.
Packer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Packer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Packer keeping moving, preventing Dier from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dier throws a leg kick which misses Packer's front leg but catches the back leg as Packer tries to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Dier dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Eric Dier's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Dier defending well as Packer loads up on a big left hand.
Dier throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dier bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dier.
Dier feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Packers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A nice leg kick lands there from Packer.
Dier darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A good leg kick by Dier.
Packer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dier fires out a quick counter leg kick but Packer just manages to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dier. That's going to slow Packer down.
Packer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Packer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Packer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dier.
A shot to the body from Dier misses
and Packer counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dier.
Packer throws a shot from downtown. Dier moves away and avoids it.
Dier lands a jab.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Packer lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Packer fails to land.
Packer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dier backwards.
Packer throws an elbow that misses.
Dier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Packer.
Packer blocks an uppercut.
Dier breaks from the clinch.
Dier throws a low kick but it's checked well by Packer.
It seemed like Packer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dier throws a good cross that connects.
Dier connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Packer throws a right hand that Dier ducks under and follows up with a left that Dier also avoids with ease.
Dier throws a lazy right hand but Packer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dier lands a nice shot that snaps Packer's head back.
Dier fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Packer.
Eric Dier is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Packer moves out of range of the strikes.
Packer now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dier shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Packer manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dier content to stall in guard here.
Dier trying to control but Packer is working from the bottom.
Dier showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dier trying to control but Packer is working from the bottom.
Dier slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Eric Dier overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dier trying to control but Packer is working from the bottom.
Packer has control of Dier's left arm, preventing Dier from doing any damage.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Dier sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A combination from Packer does no damage.
Packer works the jab nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dier, as that shot connected.
Dier is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Packer tries to clinch up.
Dier throws a leg kick
enabling Packer to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dier connects with a good right hand that stumbles Packer. Packer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Packer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dier lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dier fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Packer tries to clinch up.
Dier misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Packer.
A little jabbing left from Packer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dier scoring well with a low kick there.
Dier throws a sloppy body shot
and Packer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Packer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Packer misses with a knee to the head.
Packer misses with an elbow over the top.
Dier takes an elbow to the temple.
Dier blocking some punches.
Todd Packer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Packer misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Eric Dier.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dier, 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Dier!
Eric Dier spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between William OConnor (ranked 3634 p4p, 3415 weight class) and Juha Maenpaa (ranked 412 p4p, 392 weight class). Juha Maenpaa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 15 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, William OConnor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juha Maenpaa!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OConnor slips under a jab from Maenpaa.
Maenpaa throws a hook but OConnor blocks it.
OConnor changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
OConnor takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Maenpaa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Maenpaa misses with an uppercut.
OConnor seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Maenpaa throws a right hand that misses
and OConnor counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
The fighters circling - Maenpaa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Maenpaa tries to get set, OConnor tries to push him back and clinch up but Maenpaa manages to avoid the attempt.
A big right from Maenpaa misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maenpaa tries to clinch up.
Juha Maenpaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maenpaa misses with an uppercut
and OConnor counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maenpaa thinking.
OConnor blocks a jab.
OConnor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maenpaa throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OConnor avoids the body shot from Maenpaa.
OConnor wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
OConnor blocks a leg kick.
It looked like OConnor was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Maenpaa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
OConnor throwing a counter right hand but Maenpaa manages to avoid it.
OConnor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
OConnor drops his hands momentarily and Maenpaa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Maenpaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but OConnor manages to avoid it.
Maenpaa throws a hook but OConnor blocks it.
Maenpaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but OConnor was well out of range. Poor timing from Maenpaa.
OConnor throwing a counter right hand but Maenpaa manages to avoid it.
Maenpaa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maenpaa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Maenpaa throws a lazy right hand but OConnor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maenpaa lands with an overhand left.
Maenpaa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OConnor moves away from the strike by Maenpaa.
Maenpaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but OConnor was well out of range. Poor timing from Maenpaa.
OConnor seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
OConnor moves out of range of the strikes.
OConnor is looking to counter the offense by Maenpaa and move into the clinch.
Maenpaa throws a big shot that misses.
OConnor attempts a counter takedown but Maenpaa avoids it well and moves away.
Juha Maenpaa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maenpaa. OConnor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maenpaa connects with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
OConnor takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Maenpaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
OConnor appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Maenpaa.
Maenpaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but OConnor moves away.
As Maenpaa tries to get set, OConnor tries to push him back and clinch up but Maenpaa manages to avoid the attempt.
Maenpaa misses with a right hand
and OConnor counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OConnor walks into a stiff left hand from Maenpaa.
Maenpaa looks to throw the jab but OConnor is out of range.
OConnor feinted with a counter takedown.
Maenpaa throws a lazy right hand but OConnor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
OConnor half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Maenpaa sizes up OConnor with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
OConnor moves out of range of the strikes.
OConnor half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Maenpaa throws out a loose jab but OConnor uses good head movement to avoid it.
OConnor throwing a counter right hand but Maenpaa manages to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Maenpaa.
OConnor takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Maenpaa misses with a hook.
Maenpaa throws out a loose jab but OConnor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maenpaa throws a jab when OConnor was well out of range.
OConnor appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OConnor takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
OConnor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maenpaa.
As Maenpaa tries to get set, OConnor tries to push him back and clinch up but Maenpaa manages to avoid the attempt.
Maenpaa cracks OConnor with an open hand slap.
OConnor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
OConnor is looking for a counter combo.
Maenpaa is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! OConnor had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
OConnor throws a right and a left that Maenpaa avoids nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maenpaa throws a big shot that misses.
Maenpaa misses with a straight right.
Maenpaa tries to clinch there but OConnor circles away.
Maenpaa looks to score with a jab to the body but OConnor is just out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maenpaa.
Maenpaa looks to score with a jab to the body but OConnor is just out of range.
Maenpaa lands with a good body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juha Maenpaa dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Maenpaa moves into the clinch.
OConnor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
OConnor stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Maenpaa misses with a body punch.
Maenpaa misses with some punches.
OConnor struggles to land a body shot inside as Maenpaa controls his hands.
Maenpaa misses with a punch on the inside.
Maenpaa struggles to land a body shot inside as OConnor controls his hands.
Maenpaa avoids a wild elbow strike from OConnor.
OConnor jumps guard but Maenpaa turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Maenpaa presses OConnor against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Maenpaa tries a body shot but OConnor blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maenpaa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maenpaa connects with a looping right hand.
Maenpaa misses with an uppercut. OConnor saw that one coming.
OConnor wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Maenpaa scores with a jab. OConnor acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OConnor moves out of range of the strikes.
OConnor wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Maenpaa looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
OConnor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maenpaa.
OConnor seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
OConnor digs a right hand underneath Maenpaa's ribcage. Maenpaa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Maenpaa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Maenpaa misses with a punch to the body.
OConnor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
OConnor using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Maenpaa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Maenpaa lands a body shot in the clinch.
OConnor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
OConnor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
OConnor gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
OConnor throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Maenpaa keeping moving, preventing OConnor from controlling successfully.
OConnor has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maenpaa has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
OConnor trying to control the position from guard on top but Maenpaa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maenpaa controlling OConnor's posture.
OConnor trying to control the position from guard on top but Maenpaa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maenpaa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from OConnor.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Maenpaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but OConnor moves away.
OConnor tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Maenpaa manages to circle out of the way.
Maenpaa misses with a body shot.
Maenpaa misses with a series of wild punches.
Maenpaa throws an overhand right that lands on OConnor's shoulder, as OConnor tries to avoid the shot.
Maenpaa throws a body punch but OConnor moves out of range.
OConnor loads up on a big right hand but Maenpaa slips the punch.
It seemed like Maenpaa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
OConnor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
OConnor changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maenpaa misses with a hook
and OConnor counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Maenpaa misses with a jab to the body
and OConnor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maenpaa misses with a looping right.
OConnor half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Maenpaa gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Maenpaa misses with a punch on the inside.
Maenpaa lands a hook to the side of the head.
OConnor working hard to break the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maenpaa.
Maenpaa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maenpaa scores with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maenpaa throws a hook but OConnor blocks it.
Maenpaa misses with a wild body shot.
OConnor drops down looking for a counter takedown but Maenpaa sprawls and moves away.
OConnor slips under a jab from Maenpaa.
OConnor appears to be looking for a big counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juha Maenpaa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A telegraphed right hand from Maenpaa misses the target.
OConnor went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Maenpaa falls off balance throwing a combination
and OConnor counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by OConnor.
Maenpaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
OConnor blocks an uppercut.
Maenpaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maenpaa struggles to land a body shot inside as OConnor controls his hands.
Maenpaa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Maenpaa throws a head punch that misses.
Maenpaa misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OConnor throws a punch but it's blocked by Maenpaa.
OConnor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
OConnor prevents a body shot from Maenpaa.
Maenpaa managing to block the knees to the body from OConnor.
OConnor is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maenpaa is defending well for now.
Maenpaa throws a punch but it's blocked by OConnor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maenpaa throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maenpaa.
OConnor is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Maenpaa throws a punch but it's blocked by OConnor.
OConnor tries to pull guard but Maenpaa forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Maenpaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maenpaa throws a head punch that misses.
Maenpaa lands a shoulder strike.
OConnor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Maenpaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maenpaa misses with a body punch.
Maenpaa misses with a body punch.
Maenpaa is leaning against OConnor and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Maenpaa throws a punch but it's blocked by OConnor.
Juha Maenpaa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Maenpaa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Maenpaa presses OConnor against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maenpaa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Maenpaa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maenpaa tries a body shot but OConnor blocks it.
Maenpaa throws a head punch that misses.
Maenpaa struggles to land a body shot inside as OConnor controls his hands.
Maenpaa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Maenpaa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maenpaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Maenpaa lands with a right to the head.
A short uppercut from Maenpaa.
OConnor is rocked!
Maenpaa lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops OConnor to his knees! Maenpaa keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juha Maenpaa!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hin Areni (ranked 573 p4p, 2553 weight class) and Rikiya Goromaru (ranked 50 p4p, 233 weight class). Areni's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Mosaique. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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World class boxer
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World class MT
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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 18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hin Areni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Rikiya Goromaru!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goromaru ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Areni moves away.
Areni tried to counter with a leg kick but Goromaru avoided it.
Areni misses the jab.
Goromaru appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Areni has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mentor Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Areni gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Goromaru lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Areni has picked Goromaru up - he's going for a ride! Areni dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Goromaru is trying to get back to full guard.
Areni is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Areni seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Areni lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Areni trying to control the action but Goromaru is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goromaru is looking to improve his position.
Goromaru looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Areni is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Goromaru felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Areni looking to ground and pound but Goromaru is blocking nicely.
Goromaru holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Areni tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Areni with shots to the head and body - Goromaru looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Areni unloads with some shots from mount but Goromaru bucks and avoids them well.
Areni connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Goromaru regains half guard.
Areni missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Areni works his way into full mount!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Areni unloading with bombs!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goromaru blocking the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goromaru is looking to improve his position but Areni isn't that keen on the idea.
Goromaru taking shots to the head.
Areni dominating with strikes here.
Areni unloading with bombs!
Goromaru is rocked!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Areni! Goromaru is hurt baaadly! Areni is firing away with more strikes - Goromaru is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hin Areni!
A very excited looking Hin Areni 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Darken Rahl (ranked 1065 p4p, 1570 weight class) and Dingleberry Jones (ranked 101 p4p, 146 weight class). Jones is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Hell Yeah. 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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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Darken Rahl!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dingleberry Jones!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rahl looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Dingleberry Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rahl scores with a jab to the body.
Rahl moves into range and clinches up with Jones.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rahl definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rahl makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rahl is trying to break the clinch but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Rahl lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jones lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jones is trying to maintain a safe position but Rahl gets an underhook and turns Jones into the cage.
Rahl has hold of one of Jones's legs. Jones is fighting the takedown attempt but Rahl gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Rahl stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Rahl postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Rahl looking to pass the guard.
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rahl passes into side control.
Jones tries to buck Rahl off but Rahl is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones manages to get back to half guard.
Rahl landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rahl trying to control the pace.
Rahl is looking to advance position but Jones won't allow it.
Jones wants to get back to full guard but Rahl has mounted him!
Jones is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jones gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rahl slips a nice elbow through Jones's hands, connecting with Jones's forehead.
Rahl looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jones with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rahl works his foot free and advances to mount.
Rahl with shots to the head and body - Jones looks very uncomfortable down there.
Jones tries to lock up and control but Rahl gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rahl has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones tries to reverse the position but Rahl maintains control.
Rahl lands a big shot there that rocks Jones but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Rahl pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rahl prevents Jones from getting the reversal.
Jones keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rahl lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Rahl can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jones is looking to escape.
Jones is desperately trying to improve his position but Rahl has a good base and remains in mount.
Jones tries to lock up and control but Rahl gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rahl is stalling here but it's allowed Jones to get half guard.
Jones tries to roll over but Rahl keeps him under control.
Rahl is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jones is just riding it out for now. Rahl eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rahl moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Jones.
Jones wants to control but Rahl postures up.
Rahl trying to control the position but Jones is working away.
Jones tries to buck Rahl off but Rahl is having none of it.
Rahl scoring with punches and elbows.
Jones wants to control but Rahl postures up.
Jones is looking for a sweep.
Rahl lands a decent elbow from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darken Rahl dominated that round.
That's time! Rahl's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rahl lands a jab to the head.
Rahl gets a takedown into 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. Rahl connects with a nice short shot to Jones's temple.
Rahl is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rahl working the head and body with strikes.
Rahl is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Rahl landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rahl is trying to control the action in half guard but Jones is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rahl is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahl blocks the strikes from Jones.
Rahl is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jones has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones tries to roll over but Rahl keeps him under control.
Jones wants to control but Rahl is keeping busy.
Rahl is working for a submission of some sort.
Jones gets back to full guard.
Jones is trying to keep Rahl in close.
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.
Rahl postures up and lands a big shot to Jones's brow.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jones throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Rahl escapes and throws Jones's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Jones is trying to control Rahl's posture but Rahl avoids it.
Rahl working the ground and pound.
Rahl thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rahl cracks Jones with a big elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Jones tries to buck Rahl off but Rahl is having none of it.
Rahl trying to control the position but Jones is working away.
Jones trying to remain calm as Rahl controls from the top position.
Rahl is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rahl is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jones is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jones misses with a strike from the bottom.
Rahl landing a few strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to get back to half guard.
Jones throws a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Jones is looking for a sweep.
Jones struggling a bit here.
Check out the look on Rahl's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Check out the look on Rahl's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Rahl cracks Jones with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Jones gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darken Rahl dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jones lands a jab to Rahl's midsection.
Rahl fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rahl's sensitive parts.
Jones closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rahl's guard.
Rahl utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jones makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rahl is looking for a triangle but Jones pushes his legs off easily.
Jones postures up in Rahl's guard and throws a big left but Rahl blocks it.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones passes Rahl's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rahl regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jones makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Darken Rahl overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rahl keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Rahl throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rahl is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jones trying to control but Rahl is working from the bottom.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
Rahl preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rahl wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rahl is on top in guard.
Rahl stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Jones lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rahl utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jones is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rahl avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jones stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Rahl throws up his legs and catches Jones in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Jones tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Rahl! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Darken Rahl!
Darken Rahl is the new featherweight champion!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Darken Rahl made sure he mentioned Conquer, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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