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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Imani Idowu (ranked 1007 p4p, 2874 weight class) and Futoshi Matsunaga (ranked 90 p4p, 244 weight class). Futoshi Matsunaga has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

170 cm
38
145
29 - 14 - 1
170 cm
44
145
41 - 26 - 2
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible
Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Imani Idowu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 41 - 26 - 2, fighting out of New York, Futoshi Matsunaga!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matsunaga takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Futoshi Matsunaga has been cut.
Matsunaga cracks Idowu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Idowu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Pablo in the buildup to the fight.
Idowu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matsunaga.
Idowu scores with a shot to the body.
Matsunaga has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Matsunaga throws out a leg kick but Idowu moves out of range and Matsunaga only half commits.
Idowu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Matsunaga tries to score with a low kick but Idowu moves his leg out of the way.
Idowu seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Idowu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Idowu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Matsunaga paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Matsunaga misses with an uppercut. Idowu saw that one coming.
Matsunaga tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Idowu is able to avoid easily.
A swing and a miss from Matsunaga.
Idowu blocks a jab.
Matsunaga misses with a looping left.
Idowu throws a jab when Matsunaga was well out of range.
Matsunaga misses with a double jab.
Matsunaga will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little feinted left hand from Idowu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Idowu misses with a straight right.
Matsunaga let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsunaga throws a big shot that misses.
Idowu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Futoshi Matsunaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Idowu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matsunaga misses with a jab, cross combination.
Idowu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Idowu lands with a straight right. Matsunaga didn't see that one coming.
Matsunaga is looking to land body kicks.
Matsunaga throws a series of punches but Idowu avoids them all with ease.
Idowu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A shot to the body from Matsunaga misses
and Idowu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Idowu slips under a jab.
Idowu throwing a counter right hand but Matsunaga manages to avoid it.
Idowu digs a good body shot into Matsunaga's ribs.
Matsunaga lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Idowu circles away quickly and effectively.
Matsunaga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Idowu manages to avoid it.
Idowu jabbing away but nothing is landing.

Idowu closes the distance and pushes Matsunaga back into the cage.
Matsunaga has had enough of the clinch but Idowu keeps him there for the moment.
Idowu prevents Matsunaga from breaking the clinch.

Idowu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsunaga throws out a loose jab but Idowu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Idowu lands a glancing blow to the side of Matsunaga's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsunaga throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Idowu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Idowu misses with a straight left.
Matsunaga thinks about the counter body kick.

Matsunaga gets tackled into the cage by Idowu. Idowu maintains the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Matsunaga's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Idowu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matsunaga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Idowu moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matsunaga. Idowu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Idowu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matsunaga looks to score with a jab to the body but Idowu is just out of range.
Idowu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Idowu avoids a kick to the body.
Matsunaga misses the body punch
and Matsunaga takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Idowu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matsunaga looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Idowu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Idowu walks into a straight right hand from Matsunaga.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Idowu instigates a clinch.

Idowu manages to break the clinch.
Idowu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a lazy right hand but Idowu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matsunaga connects with a good right hand that stumbles Idowu. Idowu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

Idowu lands a left and a right that send Matsunaga crashing to the mat, dazed. Idowu thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Matsunaga is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matsunaga throws a right and a left that both miss.
Idowu misses the jab.
Idowu misses with a looping right.
Matsunaga avoids the body shot from Idowu.
Idowu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Matsunaga.
Idowu is looking to counter punch.
Idowu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A big right from Matsunaga misses.
Idowu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Matsunaga throws a counter combo.
Matsunaga scores with a nice strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Idowu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matsunaga throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Idowu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Idowu drops his hands momentarily and Matsunaga takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Matsunaga blocks a jab.
Matsunaga fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Idowu.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matsunaga. Idowu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Idowu takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Matsunaga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Idowu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A punch lands to the side of Matsunaga 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Matsunaga slips a straight right by Idowu.
Matsunaga tries to score with a low kick but Idowu moves his leg out of the way.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Idowu misses with a wild combination.
Idowu checks a low kick from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a good cross that connects.
A punch combination from Idowu misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Imani Idowu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Futoshi Matsunaga'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.

Matsunaga misses with a straight left.
Idowu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Matsunaga throws a leg kick but Idowu moved away.
Matsunaga showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Idowu.
A little jabbing left from Matsunaga on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Matsunaga misses with a head kick.
Idowu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Matsunaga lands with a hook. Idowu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A telegraphed right hand from Idowu misses the target.
Idowu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Idowu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Matsunaga ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsunaga misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Idowu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Idowu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The fighters circling - Matsunaga throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big right from Matsunaga misses.
Imani Idowu is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsunaga just misses with a punch to the body.
Matsunaga stalks Idowu and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Idowu's face. Idowu staggers backwards, shaken.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Idowu misses with a straight right.
Matsunaga displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Idowu throws out the jab.
Matsunaga misses with a hook. Idowu ducked under it nicely.
Idowu throws a big shot that misses.
Matsunaga just misses with a punch to the body.
Matsunaga throws a lazy right hand but Idowu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

Idowu has Matsunaga up against the cage in a clinch.

Matsunaga breaks from the clinch.
Idowu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matsunaga moves away.
Matsunaga throws a hook but Idowu blocks it.
A lazy left from Matsunaga finds it's target.
Idowu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Matsunaga scores with a jab to the jaw.
Matsunaga connects with a right hand. Idowu shakes it off.
Matsunaga swinging wildly here.
Idowu defending well as Matsunaga loads up on a big left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsunaga slips a jab from Idowu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsunaga misses with a right hand
and Idowu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matsunaga misses with an uppercut. Idowu saw that one coming.
Idowu dodges the punch combination from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Idowu moves out of range of the body kick.
It looked like Idowu was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Matsunaga throws a jab when Idowu was well out of range.
Idowu moves out of range of the strikes.
Idowu takes a swing at Matsunaga's ribcage but misses.
Idowu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Idowu lands a body shot.
Idowu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Idowu takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Idowu connects with a body shot.
Matsunaga is breathing heavily.
Matsunaga takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsunaga lands a nice shot to the body.
Idowu misses with an uppercut.
A big right from Matsunaga misses.
Matsunaga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Idowu manages to avoid it.
It looked like Idowu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Matsunaga.
Idowu cracks Matsunaga with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A jab from Idowu does it's job there.
Idowu throws a hook but Matsunaga avoids it easily.
A jab from Matsunaga misses.
Matsunaga throws a body punch but Idowu moves out of range.
Matsunaga looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Idowu moves out of range of the body kick from Matsunaga.
Idowu thows a body kick. Matsunaga tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Idowu misses with a two punch combination.
Matsunaga thinks about the counter body kick.
Idowu with a nice cross.
Idowu moves out of range of the strikes.
Matsunaga misses with a leg kick
and Idowu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsunaga throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Idowu to counter with a crisp jab.
Matsunaga is still on wobbly legs! Can Idowu finish him?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Idowu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matsunaga seems to have recovered his senses.
Idowu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Idowu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That has opened up Futoshi Matsunaga's cut even more.
Idowu cracks Matsunaga on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Matsunaga falls backwards against the cage. Idowu follows up with more strikes that drop Matsunaga to his knees. Idowu keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Matsunaga! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Imani Idowu!
During a confident post fight interview, Imani Idowu thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Itzpapalotltotec (ranked 1389 p4p, 1245 weight class) and Montesh Dominguez (ranked 195 p4p, 171 weight class). Itzpapalotltotec's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Copacabana - Barry Manilow. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

173 cm
31
155
20 - 15 - 1
179 cm
29
158
15 - 17 - 0
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible
Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Fast

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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 20 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pablo Itzpapalotltotec!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Montesh Dominguez!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Itzpapalotltotec has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Itzpapalotltotec there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dominguez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dominguez has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Dominguez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec digs a good hook to Dominguez's body.
Montesh Dominguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a hook.
Dominguez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dominguez misses with a wild body shot.
Dominguez swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dominguez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Itzpapalotltotec throws an overhand right that lands on Dominguez's shoulder, as Dominguez tries to avoid the shot.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a nice shot to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec looks to land a right hand but Dominguez moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by Dominguez.
Dominguez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Itzpapalotltotec takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dominguez throws a sloppy body shot
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a stiff right hand.
We've been hearing reports that Itzpapalotltotec has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a lazy right hand but Dominguez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Dominguez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a poor cross that misses
and Dominguez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Itzpapalotltotec takes a body punch but keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominguez swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Itzpapalotltotec to counter with a crisp jab.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a right hook to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec stuns Dominguez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec looks to land a right hand but Dominguez moved out of range.
Dominguez cracks Itzpapalotltotec with a good jab.
A shot to the body from Dominguez misses
and Itzpapalotltotec counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dominguez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Itzpapalotltotec misses.
Dominguez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a left to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec avoids the body shot from Dominguez.
Dominguez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Itzpapalotltotec is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a big shot that misses.
Dominguez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Itzpapalotltotec with a nice cross.
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!
Itzpapalotltotec slips under a jab.
Dominguez wants to clinch
and Dominguez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Itzpapalotltotec misses the jab.
Dominguez throws a nice head kick!
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a straight left.
Itzpapalotltotec throws the left hand but Dominguez avoids the punch easily.
Itzpapalotltotec uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dominguez.
Dominguez takes a swing at Itzpapalotltotec's ribcage but misses.
Dominguez misses with a jab to the body
and Itzpapalotltotec connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a hook but Dominguez avoids it easily.
Itzpapalotltotec connects with a crisp jab.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a right hand that misses
and Dominguez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a body shot but no joy.
Dominguez looks to throw the jab but Itzpapalotltotec is out of range.
Dominguez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dominguez connects with the punch.
Dominguez misses the shot to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec cracks a nice hook into Dominguez's ribs.
Dominguez throws a shot from downtown. Itzpapalotltotec moves away and avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Itzpapalotltotec looks to land a right hand but Dominguez moved out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec cracks Dominguez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dominguez throws a body shot but no joy.
Dominguez throws a low kick but Itzpapalotltotec avoids it.
Dominguez throws a low kick but Itzpapalotltotec avoids it.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A bone on bone clash there as Itzpapalotltotec blocks the leg kick.
Itzpapalotltotec avoids a kick to the body.
Dominguez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a straight right hand.

Dominguez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Itzpapalotltotec taking a breather.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Itzpapalotltotec.
Dominguez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Itzpapalotltotec is defending well for now.
Dominguez lands a good knee to the midsection. Itzpapalotltotec won't want to take too many of those.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dominguez misses with a punch on the inside.
Come on Itzpapalotltotec - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dominguez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice right hand lands inside from Dominguez.
Itzpapalotltotec cracks Dominguez with a nice body shot.
Dominguez blocks a body shot from Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dominguez avoids it.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dominguez backwards.
Itzpapalotltotec is trying to push Dominguez away but Dominguez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Itzpapalotltotec avoids the elbow strike from Dominguez, against the cage.

Itzpapalotltotec breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dominguez thuds his right hand into Itzpapalotltotec's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dominguez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Itzpapalotltotec uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dominguez.
Itzpapalotltotec appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dominguez throws a leg kick that misses.
Itzpapalotltotec half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dominguez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Pablo Itzpapalotltotec will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Itzpapalotltotec works over Dominguez's head and body with a nice combination.
Dominguez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Itzpapalotltotec doesn't seem bothered though.
Dominguez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dominguez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Itzpapalotltotec.
Dominguez swings for the body but Itzpapalotltotec moves out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec avoids the body shot from Dominguez.
Dominguez has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Itzpapalotltotec. Dominguez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dominguez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dominguez.
Dominguez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Itzpapalotltotec with a body shot.
Dominguez misses with a body shot.
Itzpapalotltotec uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dominguez.
Dominguez digs a good body shot into Itzpapalotltotec's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Itzpapalotltotec blocks a head kick by Dominguez.
Itzpapalotltotec bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A jab from Itzpapalotltotec finds it's way through Dominguez's defenses.
Itzpapalotltotec takes a swing at Dominguez's ribcage but misses.
Dominguez stuns Itzpapalotltotec with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Dominguez.
Itzpapalotltotec was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Itzpapalotltotec tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dominguez was well out of range. Poor timing from Itzpapalotltotec.
Dominguez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dominguez looks to land a right hand but Itzpapalotltotec moved out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec sizes up Dominguez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dominguez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jab by Dominguez.
Dominguez ducks under a wild hook from Itzpapalotltotec.
Dominguez throws a lazy uppercut
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dominguez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Itzpapalotltotec throws out a loose jab but Dominguez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dominguez misses with a body shot.
Itzpapalotltotec connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dominguez momentarily.
Itzpapalotltotec scores with a shot to the body.
Dominguez throws a body punch but Itzpapalotltotec moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dominguez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a really nice looking cross but Dominguez seems unphased.
Dominguez moves out of range of the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a body shot but no joy.
Dominguez throws a hook but Itzpapalotltotec blocks it.
Itzpapalotltotec ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Dominguez.
Dominguez just misses with a punch to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec loads up on a big right hand but Dominguez slips the punch.
Dominguez misses with a body shot.
Dominguez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Itzpapalotltotec moves out of range of the strikes.
Itzpapalotltotec punishes Dominguez's body with a nice straight punch.
Dominguez lands with a straight right. Itzpapalotltotec didn't see that one coming.
Itzpapalotltotec takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dominguez slips a jab and a cross from Itzpapalotltotec.
Dominguez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dominguez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Itzpapalotltotec changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pablo Itzpapalotltotec is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Itzpapalotltotec misses.
Dominguez misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dominguez manages to avoid it.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a jab to the head.
A jab from Itzpapalotltotec misses.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Dominguez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dominguez misses with a looping right.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dominguez.
Dominguez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dominguez throws a jab but it's blocked by Itzpapalotltotec.
Dominguez slips under a jab from Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a lunging right hand
and Dominguez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dominguez throws a body punch but Itzpapalotltotec moves out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dominguez moves away.
Dominguez thuds his right hand into Itzpapalotltotec's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Itzpapalotltotec keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Itzpapalotltotec jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dominguez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a right and a left that Dominguez avoids nicely.
Dominguez tries a quick counter leg kick but Itzpapalotltotec is wise to it.
Dominguez lands with a straight right. Itzpapalotltotec didn't see that one coming.
Dominguez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dominguez scores with a hook to the body. Itzpapalotltotec takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Itzpapalotltotec ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dominguez moves away.
Itzpapalotltotec keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dominguez.
Dominguez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Itzpapalotltotec rather than just go for the knockout.
Dominguez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Itzpapalotltotec was well out of range. Poor timing from Dominguez.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a hook. Dominguez ducked under it nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec avoids the body shot from Dominguez.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Itzpapalotltotec staying out of range there.
Itzpapalotltotec was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Itzpapalotltotec takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dominguez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Itzpapalotltotec was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dominguez.
Dominguez misses with an uppercut
and Dominguez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Pablo Itzpapalotltotec will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Danga de danga de dang - Itzpapalotltotec scores with a four punch combination!
Itzpapalotltotec swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Itzpapalotltotec just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Itzpapalotltotec.
A decent looking cross lands there for Itzpapalotltotec.
A shot to the body from Dominguez misses
and Itzpapalotltotec cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dominguez throws a sloppy head kick and Itzpapalotltotec moves out of range easily.
Itzpapalotltotec fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dominguez throws a body shot but no joy.
Itzpapalotltotec was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Itzpapalotltotec connects with a body shot.
Dominguez throws the left hand but Itzpapalotltotec avoids the punch easily.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a body shot.
Dominguez misses with an uppercut
letting Itzpapalotltotec counter with a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Itzpapalotltotec lands a nice shot that snaps Dominguez's head back.
Dominguez misses with a body shot
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dominguez throws out a loose jab but Itzpapalotltotec uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dominguez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Itzpapalotltotec misses the shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec avoids the head kick by Dominguez.
Dominguez avoids the body shot from Itzpapalotltotec.
Dominguez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a right hook to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec lands with a right hand.
Itzpapalotltotec fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dominguez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dominguez throws a leg kick that is checked
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dominguez motions for Itzpapalotltotec to come forward. Dominguez throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dominguez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Itzpapalotltotec is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dominguez can do to turn this around?
Itzpapalotltotec blocks a head kick by Dominguez.
Dominguez tries to land a leg kick but Itzpapalotltotec saw it coming and moves away.
Dominguez thows a leg kick but Itzpapalotltotec checks it
and Dominguez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Itzpapalotltotec connects with a body shot that sends Dominguez's belly button to the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dominguez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Itzpapalotltotec has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dominguez.
Dominguez misses with a hook. Itzpapalotltotec ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Itzpapalotltotec wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jab from Itzpapalotltotec.
Dominguez tries to clinch but Itzpapalotltotec moves away
and Itzpapalotltotec makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dominguez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Itzpapalotltotec is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dominguez.
Itzpapalotltotec uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dominguez.
Dominguez swinging wildly here.
Dominguez misses with a right hand
and Dominguez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Itzpapalotltotec misses the jab.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a body shot.
Itzpapalotltotec looks to throw the jab but Dominguez is out of range.
Itzpapalotltotec showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dominguez.
A shot to the liver by Itzpapalotltotec. Beautiful body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Itzpapalotltotec.
Dominguez swings widly with a right hand
and Dominguez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Itzpapalotltotec waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dominguez.
Dominguez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Itzpapalotltotec is looking to counter punch.
Dominguez lands a slapping body shot.
Itzpapalotltotec avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Itzpapalotltotec misses its target.
Dominguez throws a body shot but no joy.
Itzpapalotltotec lands a right hook to the body.
Dominguez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Itzpapalotltotec.
A swing and a miss from Dominguez.
Dominguez slips a jab and a cross from Itzpapalotltotec.
Dominguez throws a sloppy head kick
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a stiff right hand.
Dominguez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a wild body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Dominguez misses.
Dominguez slips a jab and a cross from Itzpapalotltotec.
Itzpapalotltotec takes one on the chin but seems OK.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Itzpapalotltotec scores with a jab to the body.
Itzpapalotltotec misses with a body shot.
Itzpapalotltotec looks to land a left hand but Dominguez moved out of range nicely.
Dominguez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dominguez throws a poor cross that misses
and Itzpapalotltotec counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dominguez misses with a hook.
Dominguez with a nice cross.
Dominguez scores with a hook to the body. Itzpapalotltotec takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dominguez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Itzpapalotltotec was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Montesh Dominguez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Itzpapalotltotec dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dominguez lands a jab.
Dominguez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dominguez throws a hook but Itzpapalotltotec blocks it.
Dominguez swings for the body but Itzpapalotltotec moves out of range.
Pablo Itzpapalotltotec is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dominguez throws a lazy uppercut
and Itzpapalotltotec makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Itzpapalotltotec showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Itzpapalotltotec, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Itzpapalotltotec!

Pablo Itzpapalotltotec 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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RATING
85%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between ZaDarius Haden (ranked 1214 p4p, 1196 weight class) and Akuma Manivong (ranked 144 p4p, 142 weight class). Haden comes to the cage accompanied by Mot�rhead - Orgasmatron. 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?

198 cm
32
249
20 - 13 - 1
193 cm
30
266
13 - 11 - 1
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin
Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

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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 20 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, ZaDarius Haden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Akuma Manivong!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manivong fails with an attempt to clinch.

Haden gets caught flat footed, as Manivong shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Manivong seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Haden is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Manivong wants to pass the guard but Haden is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manivong throws a big elbow that misses.
Manivong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Haden swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Haden is trying to control the position but Manivong postures up.
Haden has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manivong controls from within his opponent's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Haden manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Manivong manages to get himself to full guard.

Manivong is trying to keep Haden in close.
Haden is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Haden postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Manivong is pulling down on Haden's head. It's preventing any offense from Haden, at least for the moment.
Manivong working a defensive guard but Haden manages to pass into side control anyway.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manivong is looking to regain half guard here but Haden keeps moving and retains side control.
Haden throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Haden trying to control the position but Manivong is working away.
Haden wants to control for a moment but Manivong uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Manivong is trying to control but can't.
Manivong is pressing down on Haden's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manivong looking for a sweep. Not yet Manivong, not yet.
Haden postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Manivong is trying to control the position but Haden postures up.
Haden wants to control from the top but Manivong keeps moving.
Manivong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Haden postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Haden passes Manivong's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Manivong is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Haden is looking to stall here but Manivong recovers full guard.
Haden pushing down on Manivong's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haden throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Haden 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.
Haden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Manivong keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manivong tries to get to full guard but Haden has control of the leg.
Haden trying to control from half guard but Manivong is working away.
Haden prevents Manivong from standing back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Manivong looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Haden thows a huge punch but Manivong dodges it nicely.
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 ZaDarius Haden will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Haden displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Manivong.

Haden drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Manivong is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Manivong is looking to stand up but Haden isn't so interested in that idea.
Manivong wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Manivong swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Manivong has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Haden can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haden working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Haden accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Manivong is trying to control the position but Haden postures up.
Manivong keeping moving, preventing Haden from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Manivong doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Haden counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Manivong fails with the takedown.
ZaDarius Haden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akuma Manivong.
Manivong fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manivong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Haden lands a glancing blow to the side of Manivong's head.
Akuma Manivong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Manivong shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Haden is trying to defend but Manivong finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Haden manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haden missing with a left hand there. Manivong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Manivong takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Akuma Manivong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manivong throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Haden's waist but Haden gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Manivong off to one side.

Manivong shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Haden's guard.
Haden wants to sweep here but Manivong controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manivong throws a strike but Haden rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.


That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manivong trying to keep a closed guard but Haden is proving a slippery customer.
Haden with a nice head shot there.
Haden pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Manivong is keeping the position for now.
Haden looking to sit in guard and control but Manivong gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Haden wants to sweep but no luck.
Haden working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Manivong.
Haden working a defensive guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manivong is stalling in the full guard.
Manivong throwing strikes from guard but Haden blocks nicely.
Haden wants to get back to his feet but Manivong is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Haden avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Manivong wants to pass the guard but Haden is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

ZaDarius Haden dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Manivong wants to clinch
and Haden counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Haden scores with a decent looking hook.
Haden throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Haden checks a leg kick.

Manivong drives through with a takedown into Haden's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Manivong wants to control from the top but Haden keeps moving.
Haden is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haden is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Haden is just content to waste time from the top position. Manivong takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haden lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Manivong keeping moving, preventing Haden from controlling successfully.
Manivong is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Haden trying to control the position from guard on top but Manivong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Haden here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.

Manivong looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Haden has picked Manivong up and slammed him! Manivong can't keep hold of the triangle and Haden manages to pass to side control!
Sloppy strikes there by Haden.
Haden lands some shots froms side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manivong prevents Haden from moving into mount.
Haden in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Haden trying to control the position but Manivong is working away.
Manivong is trying to control Haden's posture but Haden avoids it.
Manivong looking for a sweep but Haden has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Haden trying to control but Manivong is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manivong is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Haden tries to control but Manivong wriggling away.
ZaDarius Haden overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Manivong is trying desperately to improve position.
Manivong sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Haden is keen to just control but Manivong is a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Manivong is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Haden scores with a couple of nice shots.
Haden passes into side control, despite Manivong's attempt to control the position.
Manivong is looking to reverse the position.
ZaDarius Haden is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Manivong struggling a bit here.
Manivong tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Haden wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Haden trying to control the action but Manivong is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
ZaDarius Haden showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Haden 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... ZaDarius Haden!

After the fight, ZaDarius Haden was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Landon McGuire (ranked 440 p4p, 672 weight class) and Fidel Legions (ranked 64 p4p, 94 weight class). McGuire comes to the cage accompanied by Godsmack - When Legends Rise. 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?

186 cm
31
186
18 - 11 - 1
186 cm
32
191
22 - 15 - 0
Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible
Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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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 18 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Landon McGuire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fidel Legions!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuire scores with a spinning back kick!
A big left from McGuire misses.
McGuire throws out a powerful jab.
McGuire keeps the fight on the outside.
McGuire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGuire throws a shot from downtown. Legions moves away and avoids it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Legions blocks a jab.
McGuire moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Legions misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Legions throws a body shot but no joy.
McGuire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Legions.
A head kick misses from Legions.
Good exchange - McGuire coming out on top.
McGuire takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Legions throws a predictable looking body shot
letting McGuire counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Legions.
A head kick misses from Legions.
McGuire ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Legions misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGuire thumps Legions with a low kick.
McGuire connects with a looping right hand.
A swing and a miss from McGuire.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Legions throws a sloppy head kick and McGuire moves out of range easily.
McGuire misses the shot to the body.
McGuire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

McGuire has managed to clinch.
McGuire prevents Legions from breaking the clinch.
McGuire lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Legions misses with some punches.
Legions lands with a short shot to the head.
McGuire content to slow the pace in the clinch.
McGuire is stalling here.
A nice left hand lands by McGuire.
Legions has a couple of punches blocked by McGuire.
McGuire lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Legions misses with some punches.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Legions's elbow.
McGuire blocks an uppercut.
McGuire tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Legions just stands there and leans against the cage.
McGuire working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Legions tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuire's elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McGuire pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
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!
Legions scores with a jab to the jaw.
McGuire misses with a straight right.
McGuire throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Legions sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Legions looks like he wants to counter punch here.

Legions clinches.

McGuire escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGuire connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Legions momentarily.
Legions tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McGuire misses with a wild body shot.
Fidel Legions is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Legions throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGuire fails in his attempt to clinch.
McGuire lets loose with a powerful body kick. Legions will feel that in the morning.
Legions tries to clinch but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Legions.
Legions tries to clinch there but McGuire circles away.
Legions moves in looking to clinch but McGuire pushes him off.
Legions throws a head kick that misses.
McGuire misses with a hook.
McGuire looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Legions throws a head kick that half lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Legions.

McGuire fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Legions to the ground. McGuire is now in Legions's guard.
McGuire throwing strikes but missing.
Legions utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McGuire seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Legions keeping moving, preventing McGuire from controlling successfully.
McGuire being controlled here momentarily.
McGuire landing with the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Legions is trying to keep McGuire in close.
McGuire working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Legions being controlled here, momentarily.
Legions is pulling down on McGuire's head to control his posture.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
McGuire throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Legions works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Landon McGuire dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

McGuire avoids the head kick by Legions.
Legions throws a head kick that misses.
Legions tries a head kick but it misses.
Legions moves out of range of the body kick from McGuire.
McGuire circles away from the clinch attempt.

McGuire closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Legions's guard.
McGuire scoring with punches to the head and body.
McGuire stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Legions swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McGuire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Legions can do to turn this around?
Legions controls McGuire momentarily but McGuire frees himself.

McGuire has gone for a leg lock! Legions slips out almost immediately though and dives into McGuire's guard.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legions stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGuire swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Legions is stalling in the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Legions trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

McGuire looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Legions stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGuire swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Legions trying to control the position from guard on top but McGuire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

McGuire is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Legions is aware though and is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire is trying to keep Legions in close.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Legions takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Legions throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGuire slips a straight right by Legions.
McGuire shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Legions as he avoids it easily.
Legions moves out of range as McGuire strikes.
Legions scores with a shot to the body.
Legions scores with a one two! McGuire had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
McGuire misses with a body kick.
Legions tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire misses with a hook.
Legions jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Legions walks into a straight right hand from McGuire.
Legions misses with a wild body shot.
Legions goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Landon McGuire has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Legions fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuire manages to avoid it.
McGuire takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Legions avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Legions scores with a head kick. McGuire tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Legions misses with a head kick.
Fidel Legions seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McGuire lands with a kick to the ribs.
Legions scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McGuire throws an overhand right that lands on Legions's shoulder, as Legions tries to avoid the shot.
Legions misses with a body shot.
Legions has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McGuire finds it's way round the side to connect with Legions's head.
McGuire moves out of range of the strikes.

McGuire forces Legions back against the cage and clinches.
Legions looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short body shot lands from Legions as the two fighters clinch.
Legions lands a shoulder strike.

Legions breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fidel Legions showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Landon McGuire's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

A big right from McGuire misses.
Legions throws a sloppy head kick and McGuire moves out of range easily.
McGuire takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McGuire connects with the punch.
Legions misses with a few strikes there.

McGuire forces Legions back against the cage and clinches.
Legions lands a hook to the side of the head.
Legions blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by McGuire.

Legions breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Legions closes the distance and clinches.
Legions throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire.
Legions lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

McGuire breaks from the clinch.
Legions cracks McGuire with an open hand slap.
Legions tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McGuire appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McGuire avoids the head kick by Legions.
Legions tries a head kick but it misses.
Fidel Legions is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Legions lands a head kick!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Legions misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Legions has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Legions tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McGuire manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Legions pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good exchange - McGuire coming out on top.
McGuire darts in looking for a takedown but Legions gets double underhooks and turns McGuire into the cage.
Legions has had enough of the clinch but McGuire keeps him there for the moment.

Legions breaks from the clinch.
McGuire chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McGuire misses with a straight left.
Legions wants to clinch.
Legions shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Legions throws a head kick but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Legions misses with a wild body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Legions misses with an uppercut. McGuire saw that one coming.
Legions throws a sloppy head kick and McGuire moves out of range easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Legions.
It looked like McGuire wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

McGuire gets the takedown into side control.
McGuire is looking to take a break and control but Legions is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McGuire is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Legions is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sloppy strikes there by McGuire.

McGuire tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Landon McGuire overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McGuire swings around for an armbar but Legions sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into McGuire's guard.
Legions looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McGuire looking for a sweep. Not yet McGuire, not yet.

McGuire looking for a guillotine here but Legions defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Legions content to stall in guard here.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Legions working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Legions wants to control from the top but McGuire keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Landon McGuire.
I think McGuire has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Landon McGuire!

During a confident post fight interview, Landon McGuire thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ted Bundy (ranked 460 p4p, 1044 weight class) and William Riker (ranked 66 p4p, 120 weight class). Riker has chosen In The Summertime as his entrance music. William Riker is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

225 cm
37
277
30 - 17 - 0
190 cm
31
265
18 - 13 - 0
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible
Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Hoarse Pills
Bondi MMA 🏝️

Silverguard Outfitters 🛡
30th Century Beer Store


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 30 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ted Bundy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, William Riker!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bundy shoots in for a takedown but Riker shows good takedown defense.
Bundy tries for a takedown but Riker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Riker stuffs the takedown attempt from Bundy. Bundy gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ted Bundy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big left from Riker misses.
Bundy shoots in for a takedown but Riker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bundy.
Bundy tests Riker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bundy slips under a jab.
Bundy has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bundy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Riker as he jumps to the side.

Bundy closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Riker did well to prevent Bundy getting side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bundy is looking to stall here but Riker recovers full guard.
Riker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bundy is one step ahead there.
Bundy controls from within his opponent's guard.

Riker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Riker wants to sweep here but Bundy controlling him for the moment.
Riker controls Bundy momentarily but Bundy frees himself.

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.
Riker keeping moving, preventing Bundy from controlling successfully.
Bundy landing with the ground and pound.
Bundy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bundy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Riker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bundy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bundy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bundy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Riker keeping moving, preventing Bundy from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Riker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bundy throws a big right hand that misses.
Bundy trying to control the position from guard on top but Riker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Riker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bundy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bundy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bundy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Riker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bundy advances position into side control!

Bundy tries for a kimura but Riker is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bundy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Riker knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Riker gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Riker wants to control but Bundy is keeping busy.
Bundy is trying to control. Riker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Bundy is looking for a kimura here.
Riker tries to get to full guard but Bundy has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ted Bundy dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Riker throws a looping overhand right but Bundy ducks down to avoid it.
Bundy misses with a takedown
letting Riker counter with a right hand.
It looks like Ted Bundy has been cut.
Bundy throws a poor cross that misses

and Riker counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ted Bundy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bundy wants to control but Riker is keeping busy.
Bundy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bundy is looking to improve his position.

Bundy looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riker scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ted Bundy's cut is getting worse.
Riker working the head and body with strikes.
Ted Bundy's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Riker prevents Bundy from improving his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riker has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bundy tries to reverse the position but Riker maintains control.
Riker lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Jeez, Ted Bundy's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ted Bundy's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). William Riker!
A victorious William Riker thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Willy Mataitai (ranked 419 p4p, 493 weight class) and Ryan Bolt (ranked 62 p4p, 71 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

195 cm
31
215
21 - 9 - 1
187 cm
33
212
12 - 6 - 0
Great wrestler
World class MT
KO power
Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Brooklyn Apothecary
Brooklyn Threads

Voodoo Nutrition
Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing


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 21 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Willy Mataitai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryan Bolt!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mataitai wants to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Bolt.
Mataitai digs a good body shot into Bolt's ribs.
Mataitai lands a lovely overhand right.
It looks like Ryan Bolt has been cut.
Bolt throws a body punch but Mataitai moves out of range.
Mataitai connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bolt momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Bolt.
A swing and a miss from Mataitai.
Bolt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bolt throws a leg kick which misses Mataitai's front leg but catches the back leg as Mataitai tries to avoid it.
Willy Mataitai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bolt misses with an uppercut.
Bolt slips a straight right by Mataitai.
Mataitai's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bolt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mataitai scrambles back to his feet.
Mataitai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bolt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bolt blocks a jab.
Mataitai is looking to clinch but Bolt is avoiding it.
Bolt lands a head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bolt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mataitai just misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolt bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Mataitai throws a jab when Bolt was well out of range.
Mataitai lands with an overhand left.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mataitai misses the shot to the body.
Bolt throws a shot to the body.

Mataitai fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bolt, pushing him back against the cage.
Mataitai lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Mataitai fails to land.
Mataitai comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mataitai'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.
Our sources have told us that Mataitai has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Mataitai misses with a body punch.
Bolt lands a left hand.
Mataitai tries to throw a body punch but Bolt avoids it by throwing Mataitai back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolt misses with the head strike.
Bolt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mataitai tries to throw a body punch but Bolt avoids it by throwing Mataitai back against the cage.
Mataitai blocking some punches.
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!
Mataitai lands a body shot.
Mataitai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mataitai lands a nice elbow.
Bolt has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mataitai seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bolt can turn it around.
Mataitai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bolt backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mataitai.
Mataitai tries a body shot but Bolt blocks it.

Bolt breaks the clinch.
Mataitai doesn't manage to clinch there - Bolt circles away.
Bolt tests Mataitai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice body punch from Mataitai.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mataitai takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bolt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mataitai.
Bolt missing with a left hand there. Mataitai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bolt loads up on a big right hand but Mataitai slips the punch.
Nice shot by Mataitai.
That has opened up Ryan Bolt's cut even more.
Bolt is looking to chop away at Mataitai's legs.
Mataitai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bolt swats away the attempt to clinch by Mataitai.
Bolt avoids the body shot from Mataitai.

Mataitai gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mataitai pushes Bolt back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mataitai.
Mataitai misses with the head strike.
Mataitai misses with some punches.
Mataitai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mataitai looks to throw an elbow but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mataitai lands an elbow inside.
Mataitai lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mataitai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mataitai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mataitai works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mataitai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The cut above Ryan Bolt's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Mataitai lands a damaging elbow.
Mataitai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ryan Bolt's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Mataitai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mataitai lands an elbow just above Bolt 's eye.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ryan Bolt's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Willy Mataitai!
Willy Mataitai very nearly forgot to thank Brooklyn Apothecary amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eemeli Lampi (ranked 153 p4p, 370 weight class) and Mauro Okongwu (ranked 26 p4p, 21 weight class). Okongwu has chosen Show Stop - REASON as his entrance music. Mauro Okongwu will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

186 cm
30
250
21 - 10 - 1
206 cm
30
265
18 - 10 - 0
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin
Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Silverguard Outfitters 🛡
Vegan Gains

Paddy's Enhancing Drugs (160Q)


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 21 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Eemeli Lampi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mauro Okongwu!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okongwu checks a low kick from Lampi.
Okongwu follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Okongwu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lampi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Okongwu.
Lampi misses the shot to the body.
Okongwu wants to clinch up but Lampi keeps it at a distance.
Okongwu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lampi.
Okongwu lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okongwu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lampi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lampi looks to land a left hand but Okongwu moved out of range nicely.
Lampi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Okongwu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lampi throws out the jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lampi misses with a left hand
and Okongwu counters with a nice uppercut.

Okongwu moves into the clinch successfully.
Okongwu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lampi is breathing heavily.
Okongwu lands with a right to the head.
Okongwu lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Okongwu.
Okongwu struggles to land a body shot inside as Lampi controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Okongwu.
Okongwu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lampi prevents a body shot from Okongwu.
Okongwu misses with a body punch.
Okongwu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lampi.
Okongwu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okongwu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Okongwu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Okongwu on the inside.
Okongwu lands an uppercut.
Okongwu lands with a short shot to the head.
Okongwu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okongwu lands a nice shot to the body.
Okongwu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lampi is rocked!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Okongwu.
Oh Lampi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Okongwu lands a big right hand that drops Lampi! The killer instinct kicks in and Okongwu finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Okongwu!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mauro Okongwu!
A victorious Mauro Okongwu thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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RATING
61%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Slam (ranked 155 p4p, 221 weight class) and Charon Lehto (ranked 27 p4p, 32 weight class). Charon Lehto has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ben Slam's chin.

193 cm
34
275
26 - 11 - 0
201 cm
32
275
14 - 3 - 0
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine
Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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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 26 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ben Slam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Charon Lehto!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lehto fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Slam looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ben Slam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slam lunges at Lehto with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lehto's hand.
Lehto punishes Slam's body with a nice straight punch.
Slam lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lehto slips a straight right by Slam.
Lehto steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Slam fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lehto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A big left from Slam misses.
Slam moves away from the strike by Lehto.
Slam throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lehto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Slam swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Slam misses with a straight left.
Lehto misses with a hook
and Slam makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Slam tries to move into range but Lehto moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
It looks like Ben Slam has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slam throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

Lehto pushes Slam up against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lehto is stalling here.
Slam wants to break the clinch but can't.

Slam pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Slam throws out a powerful jab.
Slam lands with an overhand left.
Lehto lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lehto scores with a decent looking hook.
Slam is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lehto.
Lehto is trying to counter with his kicks.
Slam throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lehto counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Slam misses with a hook
and Lehto counters with a stiff right hand.
Slam misses with a left hand
and Lehto counters with a crisp right that sends Slam to the canvas! Lehto follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charon Lehto!
Charon Lehto 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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Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brady Jean Baptiste (ranked 46 p4p, 67 weight class) and Diogo Jimenez (ranked 3 p4p, 7 weight class). Jean Baptiste's entrance music is Born on the Bayou. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 8 - 2, fighting out of London, Brady Jean Baptiste!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Diogo Jimenez!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jimenez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jean Baptiste.
Jimenez tries to clinch but Jean Baptiste is having none of it.
Jean Baptiste throws a body shot but no joy.
Jean Baptiste throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jimenez looks to score with a jab to the body but Jean Baptiste is just out of range.
Jean Baptiste is looking to counter punch.
Jean Baptiste looks to land a left hand but Jimenez moved out of range nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jimenez.
Jimenez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jean Baptiste.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jimenez. Jean Baptiste does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jimenez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jimenez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jean Baptiste paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Diogo Jimenez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jean Baptiste lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jean Baptiste scores with a shot to the body.
Jean Baptiste avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jean Baptiste misses the shot to the body.
Jean Baptiste throws a body punch but Jimenez moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Jean Baptiste. No joy for Jimenez on that attempt.
Jean Baptiste swings for the body but Jimenez moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jimenez looks to land a left hand but Jean Baptiste moved out of range nicely.
Jimenez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jimenez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jimenez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jimenez there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jean Baptiste uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jimenez.
Jean Baptiste has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Jean Baptiste swings for the body but Jimenez moves out of range.
Jimenez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jean Baptiste throws a looping overhand right but Jimenez ducks down to avoid it.
Jimenez throws out a counter right but Jean Baptiste avoids it with no problem.
Jean Baptiste displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jimenez throws out the jab.
A quick step to the side and Jean Baptiste tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jimenez lands a nice looking body shot.
Jean Baptiste looks to land a right hand but Jimenez moved out of range.
Jimenez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jimenez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jean Baptiste on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jimenez lands with an overhand left.
Jimenez throws a hook but Jean Baptiste avoids it easily.
Jean Baptiste throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jimenez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jimenez lands with a kick to the ribs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Jean Baptiste lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jimenez. Jean Baptiste does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jean Baptiste looks to score with a jab to the body but Jimenez is just out of range.
Jimenez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jimenez is trying to counter with his kicks.
Jimenez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jean Baptiste moves away.
The fighters circling - Jimenez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jean Baptiste misses with a straight left.
Jimenez throws a lazy right hand but Jean Baptiste sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jimenez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jimenez cracks Jean Baptiste with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jean Baptiste connects with a jab.
Brady Jean Baptiste is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jimenez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jean Baptiste.
Jimenez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jean Baptiste cracks Jimenez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jimenez throws a jab when Jean Baptiste was well out of range.
Jimenez throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Jean Baptiste counters with a left to the body.
Jimenez misses with a lunging right hand
and Jimenez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jean Baptiste on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A right-left combo lands from Jimenez.
Jimenez lands a really nice looking cross but Jean Baptiste seems unphased.
Jean Baptiste slips a jab and a cross from Jimenez.
Jimenez missing with a left hand there. Jean Baptiste was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jimenez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste throws a quick inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Jimenez misses its intended target.
Jimenez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jimenez staying out of range there.
Jean Baptiste throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jimenez moves out of range of the leg kick from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jimenez defending well as Jean Baptiste loads up on a big left hand.
Nice defenses there by Jean Baptiste.
Jimenez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jean Baptiste.
Jimenez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jimenez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd cheers as Jimenez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jean Baptiste doesn't seem phased though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jean Baptistes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jimenez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jean Baptiste.
A head kick misses from Jimenez.
Jean Baptiste connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jean Baptiste comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jean Baptiste throws a hook to the side of Jimenez's head but Jimenez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jean Baptiste. Jimenez does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jean Baptiste. That's going to slow Jimenez down.
Jimenez throws a shot from downtown. Jean Baptiste moves away and avoids it.
Jean Baptiste throws an overhand right that lands on Jimenez's shoulder, as Jimenez tries to avoid the shot.
Jimenez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jean Baptiste counters with a straight right hand.
Jean Baptiste misses with an uppercut.
Jean Baptiste throws a jab but it's blocked by Jimenez.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jean Baptiste avoids the body shot from Jimenez.
Jean Baptiste lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A swing and a miss from Jimenez.
A counter left hand to the body from Jean Baptiste misses its target.
Jimenez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jean Baptiste at a distance.
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 Brady Jean Baptiste will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

A swing and a miss from Jimenez.
A big left from Jean Baptiste misses.
Jean Baptiste bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jean Baptiste's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jimenez under the eye.
Jean Baptiste moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jean Baptiste moves out of range as Jimenez strikes.
Jimenez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jean Baptiste connects with a body shot that sends Jimenez's belly button to the back.
Jean Baptiste swats away the attempt to clinch by Jimenez.
A counter left hand to the body from Jean Baptiste misses its target.
Jean Baptiste avoids the head kick by Jimenez.
Good shot there by Jimenez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Jimenez.
Jean Baptiste takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jimenez needs to keep his hands up - Jean Baptiste had a free shot at his head there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jimenez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A shot to the body from Jean Baptiste misses
letting Jimenez counter with a right hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jimenez checks a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jimenez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
No joy there for Jimenez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jimenez throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jean Baptiste.
Jimenez looks to land a right hand but Jean Baptiste moved out of range.
Jimenez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jean Baptiste slips under a jab.
Jimenez jabs Jean Baptiste to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Jimenez.
Jimenez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste misses the shot to the body.
Jimenez throws a poor cross that misses
and Jean Baptiste counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jean Baptiste looks to land a body kick but Jimenez moved away.
A little jabbing left from Jimenez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jean Baptiste slips under a jab.
Good exchange - Jean Baptiste coming out on top.
Jean Baptiste throws a lazy uppercut
and Jimenez counters with a stiff right hand.
Jean Baptiste misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jimenez.
Jean Baptiste throws a hook but Jimenez avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jimenez misses with an uppercut. Jean Baptiste saw that one coming.
Jean Baptiste scores with a decent looking hook.
Jimenez throws a hook but Jean Baptiste blocks it.
Jean Baptiste misses with a series of wild punches.
Jean Baptiste rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jean Baptiste takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jean Baptiste misses with a body shot.
Jean Baptiste misses the shot to the body.
Jean Baptiste loads up on a big right hand but Jimenez slips the punch.
Jimenez connects with a jab.
Jimenez misses the jab.
Jean Baptiste slips a jab and a cross from Jimenez.
Sloppy strikes from Jimenez. Those never looked like landing.
Jimenez scores with a sloppy right hand. Jean Baptiste should have avoided that one.
Jimenez misses with a right hand
and Jean Baptiste makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jean Baptiste scores with a jab.
Jimenez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez scores with a jab.
Jean Baptiste connects with a single shot there.
Diogo Jimenez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jean Baptiste misses the shot to the body.
Jimenez misses with a body shot
letting Jean Baptiste counter with a right hand.
Jean Baptiste swings for the body but Jimenez moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Jean Baptiste.
Jimenez pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jean Baptiste is out of range and Jimenez settles back down.
Jimenez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jean Baptiste, as that shot connected.
Jimenez with a poor takedown
and Jean Baptiste counters with a straight right hand.
Jimenez loads up on a big right hand but Jean Baptiste slips the punch.
Jimenez scores with a hook to the body. Jean Baptiste takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jean Baptiste slips a jab from Jimenez.
Jean Baptiste takes a swing at Jimenez's ribcage but misses.
Jimenez with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice uppercut lands for Jimenez. That snapped Jean Baptiste's head back.
Jean Baptiste with a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez throws out a leg kick but Jean Baptiste moves out of range and Jimenez only half commits.
Jimenez blocks a jab.
The fighters circling - Jimenez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jimenez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jimenez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jean Baptiste scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jimenez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jimenez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jean Baptiste counters with a left to the body.
Jimenez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jimenez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jimenez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jean Baptiste.
Jimenez misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jean Baptiste swings widly with a right hand
and Jimenez counters with a two punch combo.
Jimenez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jean Baptiste manages to avoid it.
Jean Baptiste appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jean Baptiste bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jimenez's head.
Jean Baptiste misses with a looping right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Diogo Jimenez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Jean Baptiste slips a straight right by Jimenez.
Jimenez throws a lazy uppercut
and Jean Baptiste connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jean Baptiste connects with a leg kick.
Jean Baptiste uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jimenez.
Jean Baptiste feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Jean Baptiste lands with a right hand.
Jean Baptiste takes one on the button.
Jean Baptiste throws a one two combo.
Jean Baptiste scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jimenez in his tracks.
Jimenez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jean Baptiste.
Jimenez misses with a few strikes there.
A little feinted left hand from Jean Baptiste on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jimenez throws an off balance right hand
and Jean Baptiste counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jean Baptiste lands with an overhand left.
Jimenez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jean Baptiste.
Jimenez scores with a body shot.
Jean Baptiste throws a jab but it's blocked by Jimenez.
Jimenez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little feinted left hand from Jean Baptiste on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jimenez misses with a wild body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jean Baptiste throws a hook to the side of Jimenez's head but Jimenez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jean Baptiste on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
No joy there for Jimenez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jean Baptiste lands an overhand right.
Jean Baptiste misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jimenez.
Jean Baptiste ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jean Baptiste walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jean Baptiste digs a good body shot into Jimenez's ribs.
Jean Baptiste moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jean Baptiste scores with a jab to the body.
Jimenez slips under a jab.
Jean Baptiste takes a swing at Jimenez's ribcage but misses.
Jean Baptiste connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jean Baptiste lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jimenez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jimenez just misses with a punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jean Baptiste throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Jimenez to counter with a crisp jab.
Jimenez swings for the body but Jean Baptiste moves out of range.
Jean Baptiste slips a jab from Jimenez.
Jimenez thuds his right hand into Jean Baptiste's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jean Baptiste ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jimenez moves away.
Jean Baptiste slips under a jab from Jimenez.
It looked like Jean Baptiste wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jean Baptiste swings for the body but Jimenez moves out of range.
Jean Baptiste connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jean Baptiste swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jimenez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jimenez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A cross from Jean Baptiste lands.
Jimenez with a jab.
Jimenez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jean Baptiste looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jimenez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jean Baptiste.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez lands a really nice looking cross but Jean Baptiste seems unphased.
Jimenez slips a straight right by Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jimenez.
Jean Baptiste ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jimenez misses the jab.
Jimenez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jimenez swings for the body but Jean Baptiste moves out of range.
Jean Baptiste jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A shot to the body from Jean Baptiste misses
letting Jimenez counter with a right hand.
Jimenez just misses with a punch to the body.
Jimenez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jimenez throws a nice looking combination but Jean Baptiste bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jean Baptiste avoids the body shot from Jimenez.
Jean Baptiste throws a head kick that half lands.
Jimenez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez misses with a few strikes there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jean Baptiste moves out of range of the strikes.
Jean Baptiste was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jean Baptiste uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jimenez.
The fighters circling - Jimenez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jean Baptiste misses with a looping right.
Jimenez raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Jimenez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice defenses there by Jimenez.
Jean Baptiste connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jimenez. Jimenez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jean Baptiste avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A head kick by Jimenez misses
and Jean Baptiste counters with a nice uppercut.
Jean Baptiste throws a body shot but no joy.
Jimenez throws a hook but Jean Baptiste avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jean Baptiste will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jean Baptiste keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jimenez.
Jean Baptiste connects with a nice looking jab.
A slow jab from Jean Baptiste misses its intended target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brady Jean Baptiste clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Jean Baptiste throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jimenez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jimenez throws a shot from downtown. Jean Baptiste moves away and avoids it.
Jimenez swings for the body but Jean Baptiste moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jimenez.
A shot to the liver by Jimenez. Beautiful body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jimenez. Jean Baptiste does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jimenez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jimenez throws a lazy right hand but Jean Baptiste sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice shot by Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste staying out of range there.
Jimenez misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jimenez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jean Baptiste swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Jimenez misses.
Jean Baptiste is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jean Baptiste misses the jab.
A little jabbing left from Jimenez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jean Baptiste connects with a single shot there.
Jimenez scores with a decent looking hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jimenez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste looks to score with a jab to the body but Jimenez is just out of range.
Jean Baptiste thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jimenez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jimenez just misses with a punch to the body.
Jimenez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jimenez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jimenez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jean Baptiste looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jimenez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A jab from Jimenez misses.
Jean Baptiste thuds a left hand into Jimenez's body.
Jimenez throws a hook but Jean Baptiste avoids it easily.
Jimenez throws a jab when Jean Baptiste was well out of range.
Jimenez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jimenez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste throws a big shot that misses.
Jimenez throws out a counter right but Jean Baptiste avoids it with no problem.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez ducks under a wild hook from Jean Baptiste.
Jimenez connects with a right hand. Jean Baptiste shakes it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jimenez throws a body punch but Jean Baptiste moves out of range.
Jimenez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jimenez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jimenez throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jean Baptiste tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jimenez was well out of range. Poor timing from Jean Baptiste.
Jimenez ducks under a wild hook from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste throws out a loose jab but Jimenez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jimenez blocks a jab.
Jimenez misses with a shot to the body
and Jean Baptiste counters with a stiff right hand.
Jimenez ducks under a wild hook from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste lands a leg kick that knocks Jimenez off balance momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Jimenez.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez just misses with a punch to the body.
Jean Baptiste lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jimenez throws a big shot that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Jean Baptiste misses its target.
Jean Baptiste lands with a hook. Jimenez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jean Baptiste shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jimenez eats them both and turns towards Jean Baptiste to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jimenez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jean Baptiste getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jean Baptiste moves out of range of the strikes.
Jimenez moves out of range as Jean Baptiste strikes.
Jimenez throws the left hand but Jean Baptiste avoids the punch easily.
Some wild striking there from Jimenez.
Jean Baptiste throws a shot from downtown. Jimenez moves away and avoids it.
Jimenez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jean Baptiste misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jimenez.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jimenez staying out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A jab lands there for Jean Baptiste.
Jimenez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good shot there by Jimenez.
Jean Baptiste takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jean Baptiste is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jimenez.
Jean Baptiste just misses with a punch to the body.
Jean Baptiste lands with a good body shot.
Jean Baptiste tries to bum rush Jimenez with a series of wild strikes but Jimenez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch lands to the side of Jean Baptiste 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jean Baptiste defending well as Jimenez loads up on a big left hand.
Jimenez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jean Baptiste is looking for a counter combo.
Jean Baptiste works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jimenez throws a hook but Jean Baptiste blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brady Jean Baptiste had his way with Diogo Jimenez in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Jimenez blocks a jab.
Jimenez throws a big shot that misses.
Jean Baptiste on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jean Baptiste throws a body punch but Jimenez moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Jean Baptiste misses the target.
Jean Baptiste throws a looping overhand right but Jimenez ducks down to avoid it.
Jean Baptiste takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jean Baptiste swings for the body but Jimenez moves out of range.
Jimenez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jean Baptiste looks to land a left hand but Jimenez moved out of range nicely.
Jean Baptiste throws a good cross that connects.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jimenez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jimenez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jimenez lands with a right hand.
Jean Baptiste avoids the body shot from Jimenez.
Jimenez throws a body kick that misses
and Jean Baptiste counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jimenez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jean Baptiste quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Jimenez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jean Baptiste jabs Jimenez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jimenez avoids the body shot from Jean Baptiste.
Jimenez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nice body punch from Jimenez.
A big left from Jimenez misses.
A little feinted left hand from Jean Baptiste on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jimenez throws a lazy head kick
enabling Jean Baptiste to counter with a crisp jab.
Jean Baptiste throws out a loose jab but Jimenez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jean Baptiste swings for the body but Jimenez moves out of range.
Jimenez ducks under a wild hook from Jean Baptiste.
Jimenez lands a jab-cross combination.
Jimenez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jimenez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jean Baptiste's hands.
Jean Baptiste throws a body shot but no joy.
Jean Baptiste is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jimenez.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez misses with a low kick.
Jimenez slips under a jab from Jean Baptiste.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jean Baptiste ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jean Baptiste ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jimenez moves away.
Jimenez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jean Baptiste counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Jimenez misses the target.
Jimenez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jean Baptiste.
Jimenez throws a poor cross that misses
and Jean Baptiste counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jimenez throws a hook but Jean Baptiste avoids it easily.
Jimenez lands a slapping body shot.
Jimenez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jimenez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jean Baptiste stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jean Baptiste slips a jab from Jimenez.
Jean Baptiste connects with a looping right hand.
Jimenez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jean Baptiste's head backwards.

Jimenez throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jean Baptiste was covering up waiting for the punch and Jimenez finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jean Baptiste pulls Jimenez in close to prevent any damage.
Jimenez trying to control the position from guard on top but Jean Baptiste is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jimenez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jimenez stopping the sweep attempt from Jean Baptiste.
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.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Jimenez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jean Baptiste has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jimenez has managed to get both his arms back between Jean Baptiste's legs - danger averted.
Jean Baptiste has control of Jimenez's left arm, preventing Jimenez from doing any damage.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jimenez looking to pass the guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brady Jean Baptiste is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice straight punches there by Jean Baptiste. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jean Baptiste.
Jimenez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jimenez.
It looked like Jean Baptiste wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jimenez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jimenez throws a looping overhand right but Jean Baptiste ducks down to avoid it.
Diogo Jimenez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jimenez lands a nice shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Diogo Jimenez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jean Baptiste has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:47
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:47
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brady Jean Baptiste!

Brady Jean Baptiste retains his featherweight title!
An out of breath Brady Jean Baptiste thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Radu Dracul (ranked 22 p4p, 51 weight class) and Camaras Account (ranked 4 p4p, 9 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

190 cm
30
202
19 - 4 - 0
190 cm
28
206
22 - 7 - 0
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
Insanely flexible
Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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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 19 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Radu Dracul!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Camaras Account!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Account looks to land a left hand but Dracul moved out of range nicely.
Account throws a hook to the side of Dracul's head but Dracul sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Account misses with a hook. Dracul ducked under it nicely.
Dracul appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've been hearing reports that Dracul has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Dracul avoids the body shot from Account.
Dracul drops down looking for a counter takedown but Account sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Account lands a jab to the nose.
Account misses with a right hand

and Dracul counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dracul.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dracul trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Account looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Account trying to keep a closed guard but Dracul is proving a slippery customer.
Dracul working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dracul throws a big right hand that misses.
Dracul looking to pass the guard.
Account is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dracul 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.
Dracul in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Account working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dracul.
Dracul wants to control from the top but Account keeps moving.
Dracul seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dracul throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Account works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dracul in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dracul looking to sit in guard and control but Account gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.


Dracul working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Account doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Account manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Dracul looking for a guillotine here but Account defends easily.
Dracul wants to sweep here but Account controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dracul is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Account defends well.
Dracul lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Dracul throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Account works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dracul throws a big right hand that misses.
Dracul working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dracul throws an elbow that misses. Account uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dracul's guard. Nice move by Account!

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Account is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Account got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dracul has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Account has managed to get both his arms back between Dracul's legs - danger averted.

Dracul working for a triangle but Account defends it easily.
Account controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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 Radu Dracul will probably get the nod.
That's time! Dracul's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Account is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dracul.
Camaras Account seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Account throws the left hand but Dracul avoids the punch easily.

Oooooh!!! Account has knocked Dracul down with a huge combo! Account steps away and waves a wobbly Dracul back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Radu Dracul has been cut.
The fighters circling - Account throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dracul appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Account throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Account fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dracul ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Account misses the target.
Dracul drops down looking for a counter takedown but Account sprawls and moves away.
Dracul ducks under a wild hook from Account.
Account throws a right hand that misses

and Dracul counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dracul sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Account defending well though.
Dracul looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dracul thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Account's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dracul sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Account defending well though.
Account avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dracul.
Dracul thows a huge punch but Account dodges it nicely.
Account trying to control from the bottom.

Dracul is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Account sees it coming and defends easily.
Dracul tries to pass to full mount but Account defends it.
Dracul thows a huge punch but Account dodges it nicely.
Account avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dracul.
Account taking some punishment here, with Dracul in his half guard.
Dracul thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dracul throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dracul thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Account's head.
Dracul throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Account keeping hold of Dracul's head, controlling as best he can.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dracul connects with a nice short shot to Account's temple.
Dracul looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Account on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dracul is stalling here. Account is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Dracul seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Account has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Dracul tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Account wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dracul sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Dracul is positioning himself well to prevent Account advancing to mount.
Account looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dracul is looking to control Account's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dracul avoid being mounted?
Account is keen to just control but Dracul is a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Camaras Account showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Radu Dracul's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Account misses with a straight right.
Dracul feinted with a counter takedown.
Account throws out a loose jab but Dracul uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dracul appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Account misses with a jab to the body

and Dracul counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dracul trying to control but Account is working from the bottom.
Dracul throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Account works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Account utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dracul throws an elbow that misses. Account uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dracul's guard. Nice move by Account!

Dracul keeping moving, preventing Account from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Account stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dracul swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dracul wants to sweep here but Account controlling him for the moment.
Account 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.
Dracul is trying to control the position but Account postures up.

Dracul looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Account is defending well. Dracul quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Account has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Dracul celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Radu Dracul!
Radu Dracul retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath Radu Dracul thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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