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NYF 8: Mith vs Ferguson PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Peter Pickle (ranked 2970 p4p, 24985 weight class) and Ricky Alvarez (ranked 344 p4p, 540 weight class). Ricky Alvarez struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 156.5lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Peter Pickle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ricky Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, David Schapiro and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pickle shoots in and bounces Alvarez off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Pickle sitting in guard here, content to control.
Alvarez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pickle gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pickle controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pickle'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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pickle has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Alvarez can't keep his opponent in guard - Pickle advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pickle trying to mount his opponent but Alvarez defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Alvarez is trying to stand back up but Pickle is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pickle controlling the action here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
We've been hearing reports that Pickle has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Pickle bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Alvarez sneaks out the side door and pushes Pickle away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Alvarez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pickle doesn't seem bothered though.
Pickle takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Alvarez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Alvarez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pickle's head.
Alvarez connects with a right hand. Pickle shakes it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez digs a good body shot into Pickle's ribs.
Alvarez shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Pickle eats them both and turns towards Alvarez to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Pickle drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pickle won't allow Alvarez to get back to his feet.
Alvarez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Alvarez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Alvarez keeping full guard, as Pickle tries to pass.
Pickle not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Pickle tries to free his leg and advance position but Alvarez is retaining full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pickle takes one to the chin there.
Pickle takes a jab right on the kisser.
Alvarez wants to clinch up but Pickle keeps it at a distance.
Alvarez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pickle stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Alvarez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Alvarez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Pickle with a poor takedown
and Pickle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pickle looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Alvarez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Alvarez lands a nice shot that snaps Pickle's head back.
Alvarez scores with a nice right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Alvarez.
Alvarez throws a nice looking combination but Pickle bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pickle throws a series of punches but Alvarez avoids them all with ease.
Alvarez looks to land a combination. Pickle sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Pickle fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Alvarez avoids it really well and circles away.
Alvarez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alvarez throws a one two combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez jabs at Pickle's body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Alvarez.
Peter Pickle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alvarez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pickle.
Alvarez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pickle misses with a double jab
and Alvarez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alvarez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pickle circles away quickly and effectively.
Pickle swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Alvarez counters with a stiff right hand.
Alvarez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Alvarez is looking to clinch.
Pickle tries to counter with a takedown but Alvarez is quick to defend against it.
Alvarez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alvarez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pickle looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alvarez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice uppercut there from Alvarez.
Alvarez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Alvarez trying to land knees to the body.
Alvarez gets underhooks to prevent Pickle's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Pickle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvarez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A right-left combo lands from Alvarez.
Alvarez lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ricky Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvarez lands a nice hook to Pickle's body. Pickle takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Alvarez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pickle keeps the fight on the outside.
Alvarez has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Pickle fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Alvarez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Alvarez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pickle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alvarez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alvarez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ricky Alvarez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alvarez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Alvarez feints a jab promting Pickle to slip. Alvarez then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Pickle slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Alvarez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pickle backs up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alvarez lands the left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez misses with a series of wild punches.
Pickle attempts a counter takedown but Alvarez avoids it well and moves away.
Alvarez with a jab.
Alvarez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pickle changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Alvarez tries to avoid it but Pickle manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Alvarez to the ground. Alvarez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Alvarez lands a nice shot that snaps Pickle's head back.
A cross from Alvarez lands.
A nice combination there by Alvarez.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A left and a right from Alvarez both land. Nice combination.
Alvarez connects with a body shot.
Alvarez scores with a three punch combo!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Alvarez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Pickle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Pickle takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Alvarez lands with a cross.
Alvarez is working the combinations to good effect here.
Pickle walks into a straight right hand from Alvarez.
Pickle moves forwards but Alvarez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A jab from Alvarez does it's job there.
Alvarez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Alvarez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Alvarez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pickles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Alvarez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alvarez lands with a nice combination. Pickle backs away looking to recover.
Alvarez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Alvarez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alvarez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez lands with a right hand.
A jab from Alvarez misses.
Pickle shoots in looking for a takedown. Alvarez tries to sprawl out of it but Pickle keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Alvarez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Alvarez scores with a nice right hand.
Pickle drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Alvarez scores with a three punch combo!
Alvarez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alvarez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pickle takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jab from Alvarez.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alvarez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pickle circles away quickly and effectively.
Ricky Alvarez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Danga de danga de dang - Alvarez scores with a four punch combination!
Alvarez's corner calls for a 1-2. Alvarez obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Alvarez looks to land a combination. Pickle sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Pickle gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Alvarez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Alvarez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pickle fails with a takedown attempt.
Pickle misses with a combination
and Alvarez counters with a two punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez scores with a jab to the body.
Alvarez lands with a cross.
Alvarez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alvarez tries to clinch up.
Pickle on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Alvarez lands with a straight right. Pickle didn't see that one coming.
Alvarez punishes Pickle's body with a nice straight punch.
Pickle looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Alvarez wants to clinch.
Pickle takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pickle throws a leg kick
and Alvarez counters with a stiff right hand.
Pickle walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Alvarez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pickle is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvarez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alvarez lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Pickle swinging wildly here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pickle has his takedown stuffed
and Alvarez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Pickle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvarez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricky Alvarez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Alvarez winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 25:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 25:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Alvarez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Reece Robertson (ranked 25102 p4p, 4532 weight class) and Michael Jones (ranked 514 p4p, 449 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ White Belt
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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 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Reece Robertson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Jones!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Joseph Jones and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robertson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Robertson scores with a punch to the head.
 It looks like Michael Jones has been cut.
Jones darts in and clinches Robertson up against the cage.
Jones is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Robertson can't break the clinch.
Jones goes for a takedown attempt but Robertson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Robertson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Robertson fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robertson throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Robertson lands a jab.
Robertson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robertson tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown but Robertson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jones's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Robertson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Robertson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Robertson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Robertson cracks Jones with a right hand to the side of the head.
Robertson misses with a two punch combination.
Robertson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Robertson counters with a left and a right that stings Jones.
 Jones is rocked!
Robertson lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Reece Robertson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bob Jones (ranked 4920 p4p, 5160 weight class) and Lou Rossetti (ranked 494 p4p, 503 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by The Joker - Steve Miller Band. Lou Rossetti 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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Bob Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lou Rossetti!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jorge Garcia and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rossetti shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rossetti throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt
and Rossetti counters with a straight right hand.
Rossetti tries to keep at a distance but Jones has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jones pushes Rossetti back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jones lands an elbow that stopped Rossetti in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Lou Rossetti has been cut.
Jones tries a body shot but Rossetti blocks it.
Rossetti jumps guard but Jones stands there with Rossetti around his waist. Rossetti gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rossetti goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jones prevents it.
Bob Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lou Rossetti.
Rossetti lands a nice elbow.
Rossetti is looking for a takedown.
Jones lands a damaging elbow.
Rossetti displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jones up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones digs a right hand into Rossetti's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rossetti's gas tank.
Rossetti has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jones after a bit of a struggle.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rossetti's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That has opened up Lou Rossetti's cut even more.
Jones tries to work over Rossetti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones lands with a right to the head.
Jones lands a body shot.
Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jones lands an uppercut.
Rossetti looks winded!
Rossetti wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jones lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jones lands an uppercut.
Jones lands a hook that snaps the head of Rossetti backwards.
The cut above Lou Rossetti's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Jones lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rossetti backwards.
Rossetti is rocked!
Jones looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rossetti is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
Nice body punch from Jones - that landed with a thud.
Jones digs a right hand underneath Rossetti's ribcage. Rossetti let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jones lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jones works on Rossetti's body with a couple of short punches.
Jones creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Rossetti's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Rossetti drops to his knees and Jones pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Jones!
Bob Jones seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jason Hay (ranked 5549 p4p, 6371 weight class) and Lawrence Jamieson (ranked 253 p4p, 271 weight class). Jamieson has chosen Clawfinger - Biggest & The Best as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jason Hay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Lawrence Jamieson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Russell Pearce and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hay misses with a wild combination.
Jamieson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hay swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hay throws a body punch but Jamieson moves out of range.
Hay looks to score with a jab to the body but Jamieson is just out of range.
A big left from Hay misses.
Hay lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jamieson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jamieson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hay swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jamieson misses with a hook
and Hay counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hay loads up on a big right hand but Jamieson slips the punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hay.
Jamieson has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hay on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jamieson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hay is defending well for now.
Hay lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jamieson.
Jamieson missing with knees to the body.
Hay has Jamieson pushed against the cage.
Hay takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hay throws a head punch that misses.
Jamieson tries to throw a body punch but Hay avoids it by throwing Jamieson back against the cage.
Hay misses with a body punch.
Hay prevents a body shot from Jamieson.
Jamieson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hay's elbow.
A short right from Hay.
Jamieson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hay misses with a body punch.
Hay working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jamieson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hay lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jamieson.
Jamieson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hay.
Jamieson pushes Hay back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hay tries to throw a body punch but Jamieson avoids it by throwing Hay back against the cage.
Jamieson can't find room to land a body shot as Hay controls the action.
Hay lands with a right to the head.
Hay lands with a short shot to the head.
Good body shot from Jamieson.
Hay prevents a body shot from Jamieson.
Hay really is a fat lump.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hay tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jamieson's elbow.
Jamieson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hay pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hay misses with an uppercut. Jamieson saw that one coming.
Jamieson fails with the takedown.
Jamieson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jamieson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hay.
An attempted straight right counter from Hay misses the target.
Jamieson moves into the clinch.
Hay throws a head punch that misses.
Jamieson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jamieson misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hay.
Jamieson can't get the takedown.
Jason Hay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lawrence Jamieson.
Hay missing with knees to the body.
Hay scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hay throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hay lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hay digs a right hand underneath Jamieson's ribcage. Jamieson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hay tries to throw a body punch but Jamieson avoids it by throwing Hay back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Hay.
Hay tries to work over Jamieson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hay lands a left hand.
A short right from Hay.
Hay misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hay.
Hay throws a punch but it's blocked by Jamieson.
Hay misses with a body punch.
Jamieson misses with a body punch.
Hay stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hay tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hay lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hay tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hay struggles to land a body shot inside as Jamieson controls his hands.
Jamieson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hay misses with the head strike.
Hay struggles to land a body shot inside as Jamieson controls his hands.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hay.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hay tries to break free but Jamieson pushes him back against the cage.
Jamieson misses with a body punch.
Jamieson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hay gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hay.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hay blocks a body shot from Jamieson.
Jamieson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hay scores with a shot to the side of Jamieson's head.
Hay blocks a body shot from Jamieson.
Hay misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hay doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hay goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jamieson wants to take the fight to the mat but Hay manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hay lands an uppercut.
Hay doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hay fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jamieson has Hay pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hay manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nice body punch from Hay - that landed with a thud.
Hay lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jamieson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Hay dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hay throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jamieson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hay cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hay's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jamieson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hay scrambles back to his feet.
Jamieson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hay manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hay swats away the attempt to clinch by Jamieson.
Hay's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jamieson under the eye.
Hay is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jamieson can do to turn this around?
A looping hook to the body misses from Hay. Jamieson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jamieson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hay throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hay lunges at Jamieson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jamieson's hand.
Hay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jamieson was well out of range. Poor timing from Hay.
We've been told by Hay's head coaches at BKC Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hay scores with a three punch combo!
Hay throws a jab but it's blocked by Jamieson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jamieson manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hay stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hay wants it to stay on the feet.
Hay throws a hook but Jamieson blocks it.
Jamieson looks to clinch
and Hay counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hay listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jamieson is rocked!
Jamieson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jason Hay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lawrence Jamieson.
Hay misses with an uppercut.
Jamieson is looking to clinch but Hay is avoiding it.
Jamieson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hay avoids it really well and circles away.
A good leg kick by Jamieson.
Jamieson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nice sprawl there from Hay as Jamieson shoots in.
A quick step to the side and Hay tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hay keeps the fight on the outside.
Jamieson shoots for a double leg takedown but Hay sprawls well. He's pushed Jamieson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jamieson slips under a jab from Hay.
Jamieson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jamieson tries to close the distance and clinch but Hay swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hay missing with a left hand there. Jamieson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hay throws a combination. Jamieson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jason Hay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jamieson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hay manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jamieson fails with a takedown attempt.
Hay throws a poor cross that misses
and Jamieson counters with a nice body shot.
Hay lands a jab to Jamieson's midsection.
Jamieson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hay avoids the body shot from Jamieson.
Hay avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hay rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jamieson counters with a straight right hand.
A lazy left from Hay finds it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jamieson slips under a jab.
Hay throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hay displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jamieson.
Hay lands a jab to the head.
Jamieson avoids the body shot from Hay.
Hay circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jamieson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jamieson clinches up against the cage.
Hay pushes Jamieson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jamieson blocks a body shot from Hay.
Jamieson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hay lands with a left to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jamieson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hay gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hay working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jamieson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hay gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jamieson tries to work over Hay's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jamieson can't find room to land a body shot as Hay controls the action.
Jamieson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hay doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hay is trying to stall.
Hay lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hay prevents a body shot from Jamieson.
A body shot lands from Hay.
Hay lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jamieson or not.
Hay prevents the takedown attempt.
Hay misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hay lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jamieson backwards.
Hay scores with a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Hay dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hay lands a right hook to the body.
Hay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jamieson manages to avoid it.
Hay connects with a body shot that sends Jamieson's belly button to the back.
Jamieson is looking to clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Hay as he connects with a hook.
Jamieson is still on wobbly legs! Can Hay finish him?
Hay looks to throw the jab but Jamieson is out of range.
Hay clinches up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Hay.
Jamieson seems to have recovered his senses.
Jamieson misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hay.
Hay pushes Jamieson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jamieson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hay.
Jamieson goes for a takedown attempt but Hay pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jamieson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hay.
Jamieson tries to clinch but Hay moves out of range.
Jamieson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hay scores with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hay cracks a nice hook into Jamieson's ribs.
Jason Hay is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hay throws a sloppy head kick and Jamieson moves out of range easily.
Jamieson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hay tries to avoid it but Jamieson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hay to the ground. Hay escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hay moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jamieson moves out of range as Hay strikes.
Hay swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jamieson counters with a thumping low kick.
Hay throws a right hand that Jamieson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jamieson also avoids with ease.
Jamieson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hay.
Hay throws a hook but Jamieson blocks it.
Jamieson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jamieson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jason Hay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lawrence Jamieson.
Hay closes the distance and clinches.
Jamieson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Hay - that landed with a thud.
Hay pushes Jamieson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jamieson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lawrence Jamieson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jason Hay has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hay lands with a right to the head.
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!
Hay gets underhooks to prevent Jamieson's takedown attempt.
Jamieson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hay lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jamieson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short uppercut from Hay.
Jamieson blocking some punches.
Jamieson misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hay.
A short right from Hay.
Hay lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Hay.
Hay scores with a shoulder strike.
Jamieson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hay's elbow.
Hay tries to work over Jamieson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hay avoiding damage as Jamieson throws knees to the body.
Hay lands a shot to the body.
Hay cracks Jamieson with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hay lands a body punch.
Jamieson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hay lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jamieson struggles to land a body shot inside as Hay controls his hands.
Hay lands a nice shot to the body.
Jamieson lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hay.
Hay tries to throw a body punch but Jamieson avoids it by throwing Hay back against the cage.
Hay lands a right hand.
Jamieson misses with a body punch.
Jamieson tries to throw a body punch but Hay avoids it by throwing Jamieson back against the cage.
Jamieson misses with a punch on the inside.
Hay works on Jamieson's body with a couple of short punches.
Hay lands a body shot.
Hay manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hay working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hay wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hay lands a nice shot to the body.
Hay takes a knee to the side of the body.
Good body shot from Hay.
Hay holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jamieson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jamieson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hay.
Hay lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jamieson.
Hay working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hay misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hay lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jamieson misses with a punch on the inside.
Hay lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jamieson tries to work over Hay's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jamieson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jason Hay is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jamieson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hay's elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hay.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Hay showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hay 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Hay!
The defeated Lawrence Jamieson had this to say: 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors Tiger Balls (7081) & Seventh Circle Clothing (6898)'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alee Ideaale (ranked 2404 p4p, 2873 weight class) and Fabio Gurgel (ranked 334 p4p, 391 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alee Ideaale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fabio Gurgel!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Russell Pearce and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gurgel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ideaale darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ideaale looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gurgel 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.
Gurgel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ideaale is working away from the top position though.
Gurgel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ideaale tries to pass to full mount but Gurgel defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gurgel regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ideaale trying to control the position from guard on top but Gurgel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ideaale got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gurgel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ideaale has managed to get both his arms back between Gurgel's legs - danger averted.
Ideaale trying to control but Gurgel is working from the bottom.
Ideaale lands a couple of elbows.
Ideaale scoring with some ground and pound.
Gurgel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ideaale defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ideaale controlling from the top position.
Gurgel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ideaale defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gurgel working a defensive guard here.
Ideaale looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ideaale definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ideaale trying to control the position from guard on top but Gurgel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ideaale tries to free his leg and advance position but Gurgel is retaining full guard.
Ideaale looking to sit in guard and control but Gurgel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ideaale keeping moving, preventing Gurgel from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gurgel won't allow Ideaale to sweep him here.
Gurgel forces his way into half guard.
Ideaale is defending against the submission attempts here by Gurgel.
Ideaale is looking to improve his position.
Ideaale moves into full guard.
Gurgel slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ideaale keeping moving, preventing Gurgel from controlling successfully.
Gurgel must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gurgel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ideaale has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gurgel has managed to get both his arms back between Ideaale's legs - danger averted.
Ideaale throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Ideaale is looking for a triangle but Gurgel pushes his legs off easily.
Ideaale looking for a sweep. Not yet Ideaale, not yet.
Gurgel wants to control from the top but Ideaale keeps moving.
Ideaale is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gurgel defends well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gurgel slips nicely into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alee Ideaale dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gurgel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ideaale moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Ideaale misses the target.
Ideaale shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ideaale was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Gurgel tries to improve position but can't.
Ideaale thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ideaale wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gurgel, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ideaale trying to control the action but Gurgel is working from the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gurgel is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ideaale will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ideaale is looking to take a break and control but Gurgel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A control attempt from Gurgel but he's now mounted!
Gurgel is trying desperately to improve position.
Gurgel reaches up and pulls Ideaale towards him, trying to control the position. Ideaale manages to get a guillotine from the mount though! This could be big trouble for Gurgel! Gurgel tries to roll over - now Ideaale is on the bottom but the guillotine is really deep and Gurgel has to tap out! Great work there by Ideaale!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Alee Ideaale!
Alee Ideaale 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Gee Wiz (ranked 2636 p4p, 4531 weight class) and Teddy Howard (ranked 348 p4p, 522 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gee Wiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Teddy Howard!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Alyssa Summers and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howard gets tackled into the cage by Wiz. Wiz maintains the clinch.
Wiz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Howard effectively controlling the action here.
Wiz lands a hook that snaps the head of Howard backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Howard.
Howard has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wiz is working for takedown but Howard is calmly controlling the position for now.
Wiz looking to slow down the pace here.
Wiz blocking some punches.
Howard manages to break the clinch.
Howard stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wiz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Howard swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gee Wiz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Howard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Howard raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Jab from Howard.
Howard is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Wiz.
Wiz looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howard wants to stand and escape but Wiz is having none of it.
Wiz wants to pass the guard but Howard is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wiz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wiz drops back, looking for a kneebar! Howard looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Howard looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Howard!
Howard decides to stand up, so the ref orders Wiz to his feet.
Wiz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wiz takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Howard throws a head kick that misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wiz.
Wiz walks forward, straight into a front kick from Howard.
Howard moves into the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Howard.
Wiz lands with a left to the head.
Wiz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Howards head.
Howard leaning against his opponent.
Wiz looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wiz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Howard throws a head punch that misses.
Wiz is pushing Howard up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Wiz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howard prevents the takedown attempt.
Wiz tries to score a body lock takedown but Howard shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wiz stalling the fight.
Wiz wants a takedown.
Howard leaning his opponent against the cage.
Howard working aggressively here.
Howard tries to circle away but Wiz has him pinned against the cage.
Wiz lands with a right to the head.
Wiz's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Wiz controlling the action here for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wiz is working for takedown but Howard is calmly controlling the position for now.
Wiz can't get the takedown.
Howard stalling against the cage.
Howard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wiz clinches up with Howard and pushes him back against the cage.
Howard scores with a shot to the side of Wiz's head.
Howard has Wiz pushed against the cage.
Wiz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Howard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wiz shoots in and drives through. Howard sprawls well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Teddy Howard will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Wiz tries for a takedown but Howard sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Howard throws a head kick that misses.
Wiz doesn't manage to clinch there - Howard circles away.
Wiz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Howard sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wiz cracks Howard with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wiz misses with a wild combination.
Teddy Howard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wiz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Howard scores with a leg kick.
Wiz shoots in for a takedown but Howard shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gee Wiz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howard keeps Wiz at a distance using the push kick.
Howard slaps away a takedown attempt from Wiz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Howard displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wiz.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howard closes the distance and pushes Wiz back into the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Howard gets underhooks to prevent Wiz's takedown attempt.
Wiz is looking to take this one to the mat.
Wiz is trying to pull guard but Howard has him pressed against the cage.
A short left from Howard.
A short right from Howard.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Howard.
Howard tries to work over Wiz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Howard wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wiz can't get the takedown.
Howard unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wiz lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Howard throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wiz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Howard backwards.
Wiz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Howard is defending well.
Wiz misses with an elbow over the top.
Wiz wants a takedown but no success here.
Wiz wants a takedown.
Howard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wiz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Howard swivels and escapes.
Teddy Howard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Howard throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wiz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Howard.
Howard lands a body shot.
Howard scores with a kick to the midsection.
Howard moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wiz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Howard lands a big head kick that sends Wiz tumbling to the mat! Howard takes a step backwards and waves Wiz back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Wiz is rocked!
Howard lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Wiz crumples to the floor! Howard milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Teddy Howard!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Toti Rotiz (ranked 2505 p4p, 2250 weight class) and Euan Daxton (ranked 345 p4p, 322 weight class). Rotiz comes into the arena with Southtown blaring out of the sound system. Daxton has chosen Mr Brightside as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Toti Rotiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Euan Daxton!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Steve Montenegro and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daxton scores with a decent looking hook.
 It looks like Toti Rotiz has been cut.
Daxton throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Rotiz counter with a right hand.
Rotiz avoids a kick to the body.
Rotiz tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Daxton manages to circle out of the way.
Daxton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rotiz was well out of range. Poor timing from Daxton.
Daxton misses with a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Rotiz misses the target.
Daxton misses with a head kick.
A quick step to the side and Rotiz tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rotiz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Daxton throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Rotiz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Daxton lands the left hand.
Euan Daxton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daxton tries to bum rush Rotiz with a series of wild strikes but Rotiz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Daxton misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daxton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rotiz manages to avoid it.
Rotiz appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Daxton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rotiz counters with a nice uppercut.
Daxton throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Daxton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Daxton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rotiz was well out of range. Poor timing from Daxton.
Daxton throws a lazy head kick
and Rotiz counters with a straight right hand.
Daxton scores with a hook to the body. Rotiz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rotiz avoids a kick to the body.
Daxton misses with the body kick
and Rotiz counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rotiz is keen to just control but Daxton is a slippery customer.
Rotiz is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Daxton is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Rotiz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rotiz looks to land a strike but Daxton avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Rotiz trying to control but Daxton is working from the bottom.
Rotiz 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.
Rotiz throwing strikes but missing.
Rotiz lands a couple of digs.
Rotiz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rotiz wants to control from the top but Daxton keeps moving.
Rotiz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rotiz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rotiz with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rotiz wants to control from the top but Daxton keeps moving.
Rotiz connects with a couple of short punches.
We've been informed that Daxton has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daxton is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rotiz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rotiz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rotiz is in close to Daxton's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rotiz throwing strikes from guard but Daxton blocks nicely.
Rotiz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rotiz trying to control the position from guard on top but Daxton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Daxton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rotiz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rotiz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Daxton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rotiz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rotiz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rotiz throws an elbow that misses. Daxton uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rotiz's guard. Nice move by Daxton!
Rotiz looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rotiz'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.
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 Toti Rotiz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Toti Rotiz's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Daxton buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Daxton misses with a few strikes there.
Rotiz is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Daxton throws a head kick that misses
and Rotiz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Daxton fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Daxton works over Rotiz's head and body with a nice combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daxton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rotiz circles away quickly and effectively.
Rotiz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from Daxton misses.
Rotiz half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Daxton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rotiz was well out of range. Poor timing from Daxton.
Rotiz attempts a counter takedown but Daxton avoids it well and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daxton jabs Rotiz right on the nose. Rotiz blinks but takes it well.
Daxton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rotiz swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Daxton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Daxton looks to throw a body kick
so Rotiz counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Daxton uses the cage to get back to his feet.
A lazy body kick from Daxton
and Rotiz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Daxton connects with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daxton throws a head kick that misses.
Daxton throws a head kick that misses.
Rotiz swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daxton misses with a kick to the body
so Rotiz counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Rotiz connects with a couple of short punches.
Daxton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rotiz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Toti Rotiz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rotiz throws a strike but Daxton rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Rotiz trying to control the position.
Rotiz is adopting a defensive guard.
Daxton won't allow Rotiz to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rotiz has his hands on Daxton's head, controlling the position.
Rotiz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rotiz has his hands on Daxton's head, controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rotiz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Daxton is one step ahead there.
Rotiz is pulling down on Daxton's head. It's preventing any offense from Daxton, at least for the moment.
Daxton wants to stand but Rotiz has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Euan Daxton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Toti Rotiz's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Daxton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rotiz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rotiz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A head kick misses from Daxton.
Euan Daxton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Daxton misses with a straight right.
Daxton finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rotiz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daxton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rotiz manages to avoid it.
Rotiz avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daxton scores with a body shot.
Daxton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Rotiz misses the target.
Rotiz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Daxton throws out the jab.
Daxton throws a lazy head kick
and Rotiz counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rotiz.
Rotiz throws a strike but Daxton rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Rotiz is trying to keep Daxton in close.
Daxton would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rotiz pulls Daxton in close to prevent any damage.
Daxton gets to his feet. Rotiz looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Daxton lands a right hook to the body.
Daxton throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Rotiz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Daxton looks to land a body kick but Rotiz moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daxton lands a head kick. Rotiz smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Daxton goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rotiz is looking to counter punch.
Euan Daxton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rotiz avoids a kick to the body.
Rotiz changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Daxton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rotiz circles away quickly and effectively.
Rotiz tries to counter by clinching up but Daxton breaks away and moves out of range.
Daxton misses with a few strikes there.
Rotiz attempts a counter takedown but Daxton avoids it well and moves away.
Rotiz moves out of range of the body kick from Daxton.
Rotiz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Daxton misses with a low kick as Rotiz jumps back.
Rotiz appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Daxton throws a sloppy head kick and Rotiz moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daxton lands a head kick!
Toti Rotiz's cut is getting worse.
Daxton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Daxton throws a leg kick
and Rotiz counters with a stiff right hand.
Daxton misses with a two punch combination.
A head kick by Daxton misses
and Rotiz counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rotiz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rotiz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rotiz misses with a head shot. Daxton uses the momentum to regain guard.
Rotiz throws an elbow that misses. Daxton uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rotiz's guard. Nice move by Daxton!
And that's the end of the fight!
Euan Daxton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Daxton has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Euan Daxton!
After the big win, Euan Daxton made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Shadow Realm Apparel and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
In defeat, Toti Rotiz stepped up to the mic, saying 'I was hurt, my cat is sick, it's raining outside, heard someone fart in the arena... I should have never lost, I'm the real winner.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Mendez (ranked 922 p4p, 3274 weight class) and Pellinore Listenoise (ranked 111 p4p, 348 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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29
275
11 - 7 - 0 |
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28
238
3 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joe Mendez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pellinore Listenoise!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Anthony Taglia and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Listenoise closes the distance and clinches.
Mendez lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mendez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mendez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Listenoise is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mendez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mendez looks to land a right hand but Listenoise moved out of range.
Listenoise wants to counter with a clinch but Mendez pushes him away.
Mendez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Listenoise.
Mendez feinted with a counter takedown.
Listenoise wants to clinch but Mendez slips to the side
and Mendez decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Listenoise's guard.
Mendez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mendez chips away with some ground and pound.
Mendez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mendez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mendez is in close to Listenoise's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mendez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mendez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mendez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Listenoise has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mendez has managed to get both his arms back between Listenoise's legs - danger averted.
Listenoise has momentary wrist control but Mendez slips an elbow through the middle.
Listenoise is rocked!
Mendez 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.
Mendez gets to his feet and stands over Listenoise, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Listenoise felt that one! Mendez unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Listenoise from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Mendez!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rudi Kardi (ranked 1334 p4p, 1487 weight class) and Elwyn Donal (ranked 196 p4p, 216 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 2, fighting out of London, Rudi Kardi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Elwyn Donal!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Eddie Farnsworth and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kardi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kardi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Donal to the mat! Donal manages to get full guard.
Kardi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Donal works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Donal manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kardi manages to get himself to full guard.
Kardi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Donal is aware though and is defending well.
Kardi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Donal gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Donal wants to get up but he can't break Kardi's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kardi looking for a guillotine here but Donal defends easily.
Kardi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kardi has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Donal has passed into side control.
Kardi is looking to regain half guard here but Donal keeps moving and retains side control.
Kardi throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Kardi is trying to get back to half guard.
Kardi throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Kardi 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.
Kardi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kardi gets back to half guard.
Kardi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kardi is looking to improve his position.
Donal keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Donal wants to free his trapped foot but Kardi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kardi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kardi actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kardi wants to get back to full guard.
Kardi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kardi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Donal pulls his head out easily.
Kardi wants to get back to full guard.
Donal really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kardi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kardi looking for submissions off his back.
Kardi looking for submissions off his back.
Donal wants to control but Kardi is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Donal prevents Kardi from improving his position.
Kardi moves into full guard.
Kardi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kardi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Donal is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Donal is stalling in the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rudi Kardi dominated that round.
That's time! Kardi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kardi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
It looks like Rudi Kardi has been cut.
Kardi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Donal's waist but Donal gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kardi off to one side.
Donal throws out a counter right but Kardi avoids it with no problem.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kardi is defended easily by Donal.
Donal is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kardi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudi Kardi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kardi fails with the takedown.
Donal appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rudi Kardi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kardi tries for a takedown but Donal circles away easily
and Donal counters with a stiff right hand.
A combination from Donal does no damage.
Donal keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A little jabbing left from Donal on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donal throws a push kick but Kardi slaps the foot to one side.
Kardi moves out of range as Donal strikes.
Kardi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kardi tries to close the distance and clinch but Donal swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Some wild striking there from Donal.
Donal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Donal digs a good hook to Kardi's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donal misses with a wild body shot.
Kardi tries to counter with a takedown but Donal is quick to defend against it.
Kardi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kardi gets a double leg takedown into Donal's guard.
Kardi stands and throws Donal's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kardi tries for a kimura but Donal is defending well.
Donal 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Kardi tries for a kimura but Donal is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kardi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Donal is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kardi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Donal has escaped the position, nice work there.
Donal can't do much from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kardi creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Donal sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elwyn Donal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rudi Kardi's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kardi moves out of range of the body kick from Donal.
Kardi looks for a takedown but Donal sprawls well.
Donal looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kardi fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kardi feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kardi trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Donal manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kardi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Donal is stalling in the full guard.
Rudi Kardi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kardi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Donal is aware though and is defending well.
Kardi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kardi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Donal defends it easily.
Donal stopping the sweep attempt from Kardi.
Kardi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Donal avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kardi has an active guard here but Donal has managed to pass into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Donal trying to control the pace.
Kardi looking for submissions off his back.
Kardi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donal is controlling the pace.
Kardi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kardi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kardi tries to get to full guard but Donal has control of the leg.
Kardi looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kardi actively working from the bottom here.
Kardi is looking to improve his position.
Kardi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kardi is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kardi throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Elwyn Donal just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Rudi Kardi'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.
Kardi fails with a takedown attempt.
Donal turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donal circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kardi shoots in and drives through. Donal sprawls well.
Kardi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Donal as he jumps to the side.
Donal counters with a body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudi Kardi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kardi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A little jabbing left from Donal on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kardi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Donal but Donal pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kardi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Donal is fending him off so far but Kardi persists. Nope, Donal circles away and we're back to standing.
A little jabbing left from Donal on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Elwyn Donal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kardi shoots and misses
and Donal counters with a nice uppercut.
Donal defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kardi.
Donal only half commits to the counter leg kick.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Donal tries to sprawl but Kardi drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kardi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kardi uses his free foot to push down on Donal's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Donal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kardi throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Kardi thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Donal wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Kardi.
Kardi jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Donal is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Donal and Kardi has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Kardi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Donal, who protects the arm well.
Kardi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Donal, who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donal tries to bench press Kardi off him but Kardi keeps the position.
Kardi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kardi in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Donal is looking for a sweep.
Kardi goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Donal has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kardi but great work by Donal.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kardi is trying to get back to half guard.
Kardi is working hard here to advance position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Elwyn Donal will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Rudi Kardi's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kardi shoots in but no luck this time.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kardi.
Donal swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kardi dives in and grabs Donal's left leg, looking for a takedown. Donal pushes down on Kardi's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudi Kardi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kardi shoots in for a double leg but Donal sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Donal looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donal fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kardi checks it well.
Donal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kardi.
Kardi attempts a counter takedown but Donal avoids it well and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kardi has a takedown stuffed.
Donal misses with a wild body shot.
Kardi fails with the takedown.
It seemed like Donal was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kardi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Donal swivels and escapes.
Kardi with a poor takedown
and Donal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kardi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kardi has his takedown stuffed
and Donal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rudi Kardi's cut is getting worse.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Kardi goes for a double leg but Donal avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Donal continues to drive forward.
Donal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kardi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Donal avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donal catches Kardi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Elwyn Donal is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kardi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kardi manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Donal on his heels. He'll look to pass Donal's guard now, I'm sure.
Donal keeping full guard, as Kardi tries to pass.
Kardi has gone for a leg lock! Donal slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kardi's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kardi is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Donal has his hands clasped together but Kardi extends and breaks Donal's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Kardi.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rudi Kardi!
Rudi Kardi retains his light heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andre Mith (ranked 549 p4p, 1781 weight class) and Niall Ferguson (ranked 85 p4p, 255 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andre Mith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Niall Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Russell Pearce and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferguson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The fighters circling - Mith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mith misses with an uppercut. Ferguson saw that one coming.
Mith looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ferguson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mith scores with a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson throws an overhand right that lands on Mith's shoulder, as Mith tries to avoid the shot.
Mith looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've been informed that Ferguson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Ferguson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mith shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ferguson tries to clinch
and Mith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ferguson swings for the body but Mith moves out of range.
Mith is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ferguson needs to keep his hands up - Mith had a free shot at his head there.
Ferguson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mith.
Ferguson throws a lazy right hand but Mith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mith tries to counter with a takedown but Ferguson is quick to defend against it.
Ferguson throws a shot from downtown. Mith moves away and avoids it.
Niall Ferguson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mith shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ferguson connects with a jab.
It looks like Andre Mith has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ferguson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mith cracks Ferguson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A punch combination from Ferguson misses.
Mith tries for a takedown but Ferguson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Mith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferguson connects with a jab.
Ferguson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mith takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ferguson lands a left and a right that send Mith crashing to the mat, dazed. Ferguson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Mith is rocked!
Ferguson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mith staying out of range there.
Mith throwing a counter right hand but Ferguson manages to avoid it.
Mith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mith dives in and scores a takedown into Ferguson's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferguson keeping full guard, as Mith tries to pass.
Ferguson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mith is in trouble now - Ferguson has advanced to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mith wants to hold on but Ferguson pushes him away.
Ferguson breaks from Mith's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Ferguson throwing strikes here but Mith is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Ferguson looking to ground and pound but Mith is blocking nicely.
Ferguson looking to control but Mith is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ferguson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Mith manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ferguson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mith is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ferguson pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Niall Ferguson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andre Mith's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Ferguson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mith counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ferguson manages to avoid it.
Mith fails to land the takedown.
Ferguson lands a left and a right that send Mith crashing to the mat, dazed. Ferguson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Oh Mith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ferguson throws an uppercut from hell that sends Mith clean off his feet! He's out cold! Ferguson stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Niall Ferguson!
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