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RISE 158 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richard Head (ranked 5041 p4p, 24778 weight class) and Lost Bet (ranked 448 p4p, 546 weight class). Lost Bet will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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250
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255
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ White Belt
Good low kicks
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Richard Head!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lost Bet!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Eliza Hachem and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Head tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bet lands a body shot.
Bet lands with a shot to the body.
Bet scores with a hook.
 It looks like Richard Head has been cut.
Bet's coach down at St Petersburg MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bet's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Head is breathing heavily.
Head chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bet can pounce on him.
Head could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Bet scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Head 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.
Decent striking displayed by Bet there.
Bet buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bet lands a big right hand that sends Head crashing to the mat! Bet stays standing though and waves Head back to his feet!
 Head is rocked!
Bet works Head's body with a nice hook.
We've been hearing reports that Head has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Head takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Crack! A monster head kick from Bet and Head falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Bet!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Lost Bet!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kook Kane (ranked 2413 p4p, 3727 weight class) and Justin Rosenberger (ranked 343 p4p, 492 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kook Kane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Justin Rosenberger!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Darius Henderson and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rosenberger blocks a jab.
Rosenberger throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rosenberger moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rosenberger scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kane gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rosenberger.
Kane misses with a body shot.
Rosenberger darts in looking for a takedown but Kane gets double underhooks and turns Rosenberger into the cage.
Kane throws a hook to the side of Rosenberger's head but Rosenberger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kane displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rosenberger.
Kane closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Rosenberger scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Kane manages to mount him!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kane sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Rosenberger is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rosenberger is still trying to improve position.
Kane wants to take Rosenberger's back but he can't do it this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kane working the ground and pound effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kane trying to control but Rosenberger is having none of it.
Kane with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Rosenberger can't escape the position.
Rosenberger wants to try and get back to his feet.
Kane controlling from the full mount.
Kane has hold of Rosenberger's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Rosenberger manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane controlling from mount.
Rosenberger takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Rosenberger is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kane controlling his opponent.
Kane wants to take Rosenberger's back here but Rosenberger is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Kane trying to control but Rosenberger is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rosenberger is looking to get to half guard.
Kane tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rosenberger tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kane content just to control the position here.
Kane is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Rosenberger is in real trouble.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kook Kane dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rosenberger shoots in for a takedown but Kane shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A left lands for Rosenberger.
Kane misses with a lunging right hand
and Rosenberger counters with a nice uppercut.
Rosenberger shoots in and drives through. Kane sprawls well.
Kane throws the left hand but Rosenberger avoids the punch easily.
Rosenberger shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kook Kane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Rosenberger.
Kane looks to throw the jab but Rosenberger is out of range.
Rosenberger connects with a single shot there.
Kane changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rosenberger looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rosenberger is looking to get back to his feet here but Kane is keeping cool and he's managed to take Rosenberger's back.
Kook Kane overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kane has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Rosenberger has freed his hand and lives to survive another
well, another couple of seconds at least!
Rosenberger rolls, trying to escape but Kane keeps control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosenberger fending off the submission attempt from Kane.
Kane biding his time, looking for the opening.
Rosenberger showing good submission defense here.
Rosenberger tries to escape but Kane has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Rosenberger is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Kane off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Kane is looking to control Rosenberger but Rosenberger is wriggling around and keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rosenberger is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Kane is looking for the choke from the back position but Rosenberger is controlling his hands well.
Kane is looking for the choke from the back position but Rosenberger is controlling his hands well.
Kane has the hooks in. Rosenberger is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Rosenberger rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kane passes to full mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kane seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Rosenberger is holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane moves to back control.
Rosenberger is in bad spot here.
Kane has got his arm under Rosenberger's chin working for the choke
has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Rosenberger has spun round into Kane's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Rosenberger tries to stand but Kane is controlling from the bottom.
Rosenberger throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kane works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kane looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rosenberger is one step ahead there.
Kane is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rosenberger passes Kane's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kane keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Kane wants to control but Rosenberger is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kane is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rosenberger can do to turn this around?
Rosenberger seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Kane blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rosenberger.
Kane trying to hold on to Rosenberger's head to control him but Rosenberger postures up.
Rosenberger wants to free his trapped foot but Kane is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kook Kane dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Kane scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kane wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rosenberger, who protects the arm well.
Rosenberger really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kane. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kane gets to mount! Rosenberger was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Rosenberger bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Rosenberger looking to sit in guard and control but Kane gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kane controlling from the top position.
Kane is looking to work some ground and pound but Rosenberger has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosenberger looking for a sweep. Not yet Rosenberger, not yet.
Kane passes into half guard.
Kane is controlling the pace.
Kane seems to be working for a kimura but Rosenberger defends the submission attempt.
Kane keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kane is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rosenberger is just riding it out for now. Kane eventually gives up the hold.
Rosenberger is trying to get back to full guard.
Kane is controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rosenberger doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kane.
Kane content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Rosenberger trying to control here.
Kane passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rosenberger wants to hold on but Kane pushes him away.
Kane working for a guillotine from mount but Rosenberger is in no mood to give up.
Rosenberger tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kane wants to control the pace but Rosenberger is squirming around nicely.
Rosenberger is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rosenberger is trying desperately to improve position.
Justin Rosenberger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kook Kane is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kane mounts Rosenberger! Really nice guard pass there!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kook Kane showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kane, 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 John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kook Kane!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Steel Iii (ranked 1925 p4p, 3204 weight class) and Marcel Thibodeaux (ranked 211 p4p, 335 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex Steel Iii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marcel Thibodeaux!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Ben Hemmingworth and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux clobbers Steel Iii with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Thibodeaux throws a hook to the side of Steel Iii's head but Steel Iii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A counter left hand to the body from Steel Iii misses its target.
Steel Iii blocks a head kick by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Steel Iii looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Steel Iii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thibodeaux.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Steel Iii darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Thibodeaux throws a hook to the side of Steel Iii's head but Steel Iii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Steel Iii works Thibodeaux's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook
and Steel Iii counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thibodeaux moves to clinch but Steel Iii breaks away
and Steel Iii counters with a stiff right hand.
Thibodeaux misses the body punch
and Steel Iii counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Steel Iii closes the distance and pushes Thibodeaux back into the cage.
Thibodeaux trying to stall but Steel Iii improves his position.
Nice body punch from Thibodeaux - that landed with a thud.
A nice right hand lands inside from Steel Iii.
Thibodeaux misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Steel Iii.
Thibodeaux is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Steel Iii is defending well for now.
Steel Iii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Steel Iii backwards.
Thibodeaux misses with a punch on the inside.
Come on Steel Iii - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel Iii misses with a knee strike.
Steel Iii is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thibodeaux is defending well for now.
Steel Iii blocks an uppercut.
Thibodeaux has a couple of punches blocked by Steel Iii.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steel Iii is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A nice right hand lands inside from Steel Iii.
Thibodeaux misses with the head strike.
Steel Iii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steel Iii creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Steel Iii creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Steel Iii managing to block the knees to the body from Thibodeaux.
Steel Iii working aggressively here.
Thibodeaux pushes Steel Iii back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steel Iii has a couple of punches blocked by Thibodeaux.
Steel Iii pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thibodeaux throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Iii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thibodeaux lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Steel Iii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thibodeaux tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steel Iii blocks an uppercut.
Thibodeaux tries a body shot but Steel Iii blocks it.
Thibodeaux lands a nice uppercut.
Thibodeaux has Steel Iii pushed against the cage.
Thibodeaux misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a punch but it's blocked by Steel Iii.
A nice left hand lands by Steel Iii.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steel Iii.
Steel Iii is struggling to control the position.
Steel Iii softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thibodeaux lands a left hand that snaps the head of Steel Iii backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel Iii takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steel Iii is trying to push Thibodeaux away but Thibodeaux has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Thibodeaux lands a body punch in the clinch.
Thibodeaux misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steel Iii is looking to control Thibodeaux's arms but Thibodeaux gets an underhook and turns him. Now Steel Iii has his back to the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Steel Iii scores with a shoulder strike.
Thibodeaux lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steel Iii.
Steel Iii has Thibodeaux pressed against the cage.
Thibodeaux tries a body shot but Steel Iii blocks it.
Thibodeaux lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thibodeaux blocks a body shot from Steel Iii.
Steel Iii's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Steel Iii dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marcel Thibodeaux will probably get the nod.
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.
Thibodeaux misses with a right hand
letting Steel Iii counter with a right hand.
Thibodeaux tries a head kick but it misses.
Thibodeaux pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Steel Iii misses with a hook
and Thibodeaux counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Steel Iii scores with a hook.
Thibodeaux takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Iii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thibodeaux.
Steel Iii throws a combination that misses
and Thibodeaux cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thibodeaux throws out a loose jab but Steel Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thibodeaux tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Steel Iii paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Steel Iii appears to be looking for a big counter.
Steel Iii takes one on the button.
It looks like Steel Iii has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Steel Iii blocks a head kick by Thibodeaux.
Steel Iii feints a jab promting Thibodeaux to slip. Steel Iii then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Thibodeaux slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Steel Iii misses with a straight left.
Marcel Thibodeaux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice shot lands for Steel Iii.
Steel Iii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thibodeaux.
Steel Iii just misses with a punch to the body.
Thibodeaux throws a hook to the side of Steel Iii's head but Steel Iii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Steel Iii.
Steel Iii lands a nice looking body shot.
Steel Iii throws a looping overhand right but Thibodeaux ducks down to avoid it.
Steel Iii throws a right hand that Thibodeaux ducks under and follows up with a left that Thibodeaux also avoids with ease.
Alex Steel Iii is winning the standup battle so far.
Thibodeaux uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Steel Iii has time to react.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steel Iii misses with a jab, cross combination.
Steel Iii throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little jabbing left from Thibodeaux on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steel Iii throwing a counter right hand but Thibodeaux manages to avoid it.
Steel Iii blocks a head kick by Thibodeaux.
It looked like Steel Iii wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thibodeaux has managed to clinch.
Steel Iii misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux has a couple of punches blocked by Steel Iii.
Steel Iii misses with some punches.
Thibodeaux tries to throw a body punch but Steel Iii avoids it by throwing Thibodeaux back against the cage.
Steel Iii looking to throw knees to the head but Thibodeaux is blocking nicely.
Steel Iii with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Thibodeaux lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Steel Iii misses with the head strike.
Steel Iii slows down the pace here.
Steel Iii lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steel Iii taking a breather.
Steel Iii throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thibodeauxs head.
Thibodeaux throws a punch but it's blocked by Steel Iii.
Steel Iii's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Steel Iii makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Thibodeaux fails to land.
Steel Iii lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thibodeaux backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steel Iii.
Steel Iii slows down the pace here.
Thibodeaux lands with a right to the head.
Thibodeaux throws a head punch that misses.
Steel Iii managing to block the knees to the body from Thibodeaux.
Steel Iii throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Steel Iii tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thibodeaux avoids it.
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 Alex Steel Iii will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Thibodeaux tries a head kick but it misses.
Steel Iii went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Steel Iii swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thibodeaux throws a big counter head kick but Steel Iii avoids it with no problem.
Steel Iii clinches up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Steel Iii misses with a punch to the body.
Steel Iii blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Steel Iii breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steel Iii keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux has Steel Iii up against the cage in a clinch.
Thibodeaux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thibodeaux working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thibodeaux.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thibodeaux blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thibodeaux.
Steel Iii tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Steel Iii is keeping busy.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Steel Iii working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Steel Iii breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses.
Thibodeaux tries a head kick but it misses.
Steel Iii loads up on a big right hand but Thibodeaux slips the punch.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses.
Steel Iii connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Thibodeaux momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch up.
Thibodeaux digs a good hook to Steel Iii's body.
Steel Iii swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thibodeaux slips under a jab from Steel Iii.
Thibodeaux throws a fast counter high kick but Steel Iii manages to duck under it in time.
Thibodeaux throws a lazy uppercut
letting Steel Iii counter with a right hand.
A head kick misses from Thibodeaux.
It looked like Steel Iii wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Steel Iii.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Iii just misses with a punch to the body.
Thibodeaux raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Thibodeaux throws a body shot but no joy.
Thibodeaux has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Steel Iii throws a right hand that misses
and Thibodeaux counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Steel Iii looks to land a combination but Thibodeaux avoids it well.
Jab, jab by Steel Iii - just one landing.
Thibodeaux misses with a straight left.
Steel Iii throws a big shot that misses.
Thibodeaux looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Steel Iii looks to land a combination but Thibodeaux avoids it well.
Thibodeaux doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel Iii throws a big shot that misses.
Thibodeaux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steel Iii.
Thibodeaux ducks under a wild hook from Steel Iii.
Steel Iii paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Steel Iii moves away from the strike by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux sizes up Steel Iii with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Thibodeaux slips a jab and a cross from Steel Iii.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steel Iii lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Thibodeaux lands a body shot.
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 Alex Steel Iii.
I think Steel Iii 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Steel Iii!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maximus Meridius (ranked 1658 p4p, 2347 weight class) and Rodrigo Carioni (ranked 245 p4p, 331 weight class). Maximus Meridius could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rodrigo Carioni's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maximus Meridius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rodrigo Carioni!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Francis DeMontford and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carioni throws a body punch but Meridius moves out of range.
Carioni bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Meridius lands with a hook. Carioni tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Meridius slips under a jab.
Carioni getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
It looks like Maximus Meridius has been cut.
Meridius keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
 It looks like Rodrigo Carioni has been cut.
Meridius throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Meridius tests Carioni's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Meridius tries a low kick but Carioni avoids it.
Carioni wants to counter the offense by Meridius and move into the clinch position.
Meridius connects with a leg kick.
Meridius looks to land a left hand but Carioni moved out of range nicely.
Carioni throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carioni loads up on a big right hand but Meridius slips the punch.
Meridius moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Meridius looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Meridius fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Carioni is out of range.
Carioni thuds a left hand into Meridius's body.
Meridius takes a jab right on the kisser.
Carioni 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.
Carioni tries to move into range but Meridius moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Meridius misses with a looping left.
Meridius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carioni moves away.
A low kick from Meridius misses
and Carioni counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carioni ducks under a wild hook from Meridius.
Meridius misses with a low kick.
Meridius throws a leg kick that is checked
and Carioni connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Meridius moves out of range as Carioni strikes.
Carioni throws out a loose jab but Meridius uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big right from Carioni misses.
Carioni takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Meridius connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Carioni's hands.
Carioni rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Meridius moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fighters circling - Carioni throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Meridius just misses with a punch to the body.
Meridius throws a hook to the side of Carioni's head but Carioni sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Carioni just misses with a punch to the body.
Carioni avoids the body shot from Meridius.
Meridius sets himself, and Carioni steps forward looking for the clinch! Meridius avoids it this time.
Meridius misses with a looping right.
Carioni ducks under a wild hook from Meridius.
Meridius paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Meridius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carioni moves away.
Carioni swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Maximus Meridius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carioni swings for the body but Meridius moves out of range.
Meridius swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carioni lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Carioni misses with a body shot.
Meridius misses with a hook.
Carioni throws a hook but Meridius blocks it.
Carioni uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Meridius.
Meridius cracks a nice hook into Carioni's ribs.
Meridius swings for the body but Carioni moves out of range.
Meridius comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Meridius takes a swing at Carioni's ribcage but misses.
Meridius misses with a straight right.
Meridius dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Meridius avoids the body shot from Carioni.
A clash of legs there as Carioni blocks the low kick.
Carioni scores with a jab. Meridius acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Meridius misses the shot to the body.
Meridius scores with a leg kick.
Carioni ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Carioni misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carioni punishes Meridius's body with a nice straight punch.
Meridius throws an off balance right hand
and Meridius takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Meridius takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Meridius waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Carioni.
Meridius throws a leg kick
and Carioni counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Meridius throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Carioni on the side of the head.
Carioni looks to land a left hand but Meridius moved out of range nicely.
Meridius moves away from the strike by Carioni.
Meridius bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Meridius moves out of range of the strikes.
Carioni throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Meridius colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Carioni as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Meridius is left battered and dazed whilst Carioni and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rodrigo Carioni!
Rodrigo Carioni thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eli Goode (ranked 1681 p4p, 1740 weight class) and Shane Fergusson (ranked 225 p4p, 235 weight class). Goode comes to the cage accompanied by Colby Covington, Kurt Angle Music. Fergusson has chosen Scotland the brave as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eli Goode!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shane Fergusson!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Skip Squint and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fergusson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fergusson cracks a nice hook into Goode's ribs.
A low kick from Fergusson is predictable there
and Goode counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fergusson throws a chopping leg kick but Goode manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Goode misses with an uppercut
and Fergusson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Goode takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fergusson is looking to chop away at Goode's legs.
Nice cross by Fergusson.
Fergusson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Goode thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fergusson tries to land a leg kick but Goode saw it coming and moves away.
Fergusson blocks a jab.
Fergusson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
A thudding body kick lands there by Fergusson!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fergusson staying out of range there.
Fergusson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fergusson swings widly with a right hand
and Goode counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fergusson looks to score with a jab to the body but Goode is just out of range.
Goode tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fergusson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fergusson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fergusson tries a head kick but it misses.
Shane Fergusson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fergusson connects with a single shot there.
Goode misses with a right hand
and Goode takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fergusson connects with a body shot.
Goode tries to clinch up.
Goode throws a big shot that misses.
Fergusson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Goode.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fergusson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Goode.
Fergusson ducks right into an uppercut from Goode.
Fergusson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Fergusson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fergusson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fergusson ducks under a wild hook from Goode.
Goode looks to land a left hand but Fergusson moved out of range nicely.
Fergusson looks to score with a jab to the body but Goode is just out of range.
Goode walks into a stiff left hand from Fergusson.
Fergusson moves away from the strike by Goode.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fergusson.
Goode swings widly with a right hand
and Fergusson counters with a nice uppercut.
Goode jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fergusson scores with a sloppy right hand. Goode should have avoided that one.
Goode misses with an uppercut
and Fergusson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Goode throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Fergusson to counter with a crisp jab.
Fergusson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fergusson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Goode walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fergusson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Goode throwing a counter right hand but Fergusson manages to avoid it.
Fergusson throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Goode to counter with a crisp jab.
Fergusson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fergusson throws a body punch but Goode moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Goode misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Goode misses the target.
Fergusson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Goode.
Goode wants to clinch
and Fergusson counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goode misses with a body punch
and Fergusson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fergusson scores with a nice body kick.
Goode misses with a left hand
letting Fergusson counter with a right hand.
Fergusson misses the shot to the body.
Goode avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Goode slips a straight right by Fergusson.
Crunch! Fergusson slams his shin into Goode's torso.
Fergusson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Goode.
Goode loads up on a big right hand but Fergusson slips the punch.
Goode drops his hands momentarily and Fergusson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fergusson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Goode swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Fergusson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Fergusson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fergusson thuds his right hand into Goode's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fergusson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Some wild striking there from Fergusson.
Fergusson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Fergusson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A jab lands there for Fergusson.
Goode misses the shot to the body.
Fergusson throws out a counter right but Goode avoids it with no problem.
Fergusson avoids the body shot from Goode.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fergusson cracks Goode with a good jab.
Goode staying out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Goode misses the target.
Goode scores with the left hand. Fergusson knows he should have avoided that one.
Goode moves out of range as Fergusson strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Goode throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good leg kick by Fergusson.
Fergusson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A jab lands there for Fergusson.
Goode is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Fergusson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Goode takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Goode keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Goode misses with a left hand
letting Fergusson counter with a right hand.
Fergusson misses the shot to the body.
Goode takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Goode has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fergusson.
Fergusson blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fergusson! But no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fergusson. Goode does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fergusson throws the left hand but Goode avoids the punch easily.
Goode fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fergusson throws out a loose jab but Goode uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goode was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Goode misses with a straight right.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Goode might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Fergusson scores with a nice head shot.
Fergusson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fergusson wants to slow Goode down by chopping away at his legs.
Fergusson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fergusson scores with a shot to the body.
Fergusson scoring well with a low kick there.
Fergusson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That kick from Fergusson tenderised Goode's leg. Goode is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fergusson scores with a jab to the body.
Goode misses with a hook
and Fergusson counters with a nice uppercut.
Fergusson lands a lovely overhand right.
Goode takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fergusson thuds his shin into the meat of Goode's side.
Goode misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fergusson throws a leg kick which misses Goode's front leg but catches the back leg as Goode tries to avoid it.
Goode takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fergusson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Goode misses with a right hand
and Fergusson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Goode looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fergusson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Goode in his tracks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goode throws an off balance right hand
and Fergusson counters with a low kick, right behind Goode 's knee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fergusson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Goode throws a jab when Fergusson was well out of range.
Fergusson follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Fergusson misses with a body kick.
Fergusson connects with a leg kick.
Fergusson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fergusson throws a big shot that misses.
Goode misses with a looping left.
Goode has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Fergusson.
Fergusson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Goode has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fergusson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Goode momentarily.
A left lands for Fergusson.
Fergusson lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Fergusson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Goode takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Goode on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fergusson lands a two punch combo.
Fergusson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fergusson looks to land a right hand but Goode moved out of range.
Fergusson throws the left hand but Goode avoids the punch easily.
Fergusson blocks a jab.
Shane Fergusson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fergusson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fergusson cracks a nice hook into Goode's ribs.
Fergusson ducks under a wild hook from Goode.
It seemed like Fergusson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fergusson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goode tries to clinch
letting Fergusson counter with a right hand.
Fergusson scores with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goode drops his hands momentarily and Fergusson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fergusson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Goode has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Goode there as he acknowledges the shot.
Goode is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fergusson.
Fergusson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Goode throws a poor cross that misses
and Fergusson counters with a right hand to the body.
Goode keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fergusson.
Goode tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fergusson was well out of range. Poor timing from Goode.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fergusson.
Goode checks a leg kick nicely.
Goode wants to clinch up but Fergusson keeps it at a distance.
Eli Goode has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goode looks to throw the jab but Fergusson is out of range.
Fergusson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fergusson scores with a nice right hand.
Goode with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fergusson to score with a decent uppercut.
Fergusson lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fergusson connects with a right hand. Goode shakes it off.
Goode takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Goode is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Goode misses with an uppercut
and Fergusson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fergusson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Goode is looking to counter punch.
A lazy left from Fergusson finds it's target.
Fergusson lands with a straight right. Goode didn't see that one coming.
Goode missing with a left hand there. Fergusson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fergusson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Goode throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goode misses with the combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fergusson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Goode stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fergusson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fergusson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Goode circles away quickly and effectively.
A big left from Goode misses.
Fergusson thinks about the counter body kick.
Goode throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fergusson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fergusson is looking to slow Goode down with leg kicks.
Fergusson lands a body shot.
Fergusson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Shane Fergusson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fergusson looks to score with a jab to the body but Goode is just out of range.
Fergusson throws a head kick but Goode moves out of range.
Goode throws an off balance right hand
enabling Fergusson to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goode with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fergusson to score with a decent uppercut.
Goode slips under a jab from Fergusson.
Fergusson lands the left hand.
Goode takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fergusson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Goode shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A good leg kick by Fergusson.
Fergusson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Goode is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Fergusson's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Fergusson misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shane Fergusson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fergusson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Fergusson!
Shane Fergusson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elinho Mineiro (ranked 1455 p4p, 1191 weight class) and Aleksandre Nadareishvili (ranked 170 p4p, 143 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Elinho Mineiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aleksandre Nadareishvili!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Donatello Bradman and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mineiro rushes Nadareishvili and presses him up against the cage.
Nadareishvili struggles to land a body shot inside as Mineiro controls his hands.
Mineiro tries to pull guard but Nadareishvili forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nadareishvili throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mineiros head.
Mineiro pulls guard.
Mineiro being controlled here, momentarily.
Mineiro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nadareishvili doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nadareishvili manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mineiro is looking to cinch up a triangle. Nadareishvili throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Mineiro's body to avoid the submission. Mineiro has instead reached around Nadareishvili's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Mineiro arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Elinho Mineiro!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Milan Ponjevic (ranked 1594 p4p, 865 weight class) and Petar Popara (ranked 237 p4p, 126 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Milan Ponjevic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Petar Popara!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Donatello Bradman and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Popara fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ponjevic, pushing him back against the cage.
Popara scores with a nice hook to the head.
Popara lands a nice elbow.
Ponjevic blocks a body shot from Popara.
Ponjevic jumps guard but Popara stands there with Ponjevic around his waist. Ponjevic gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Popara creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ponjevic's defenses.
Ponjevic drops down looking for an ankle pick but Popara pulls his leg out and moves away.
Popara stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Milan Ponjevic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ponjevic takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ponjevic has his takedown stuffed
and Popara counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Popara stuffs the takedown attempt from Ponjevic. Ponjevic gets slowly back to his feet.
Popara scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ponjevic doesn't seem bothered though.
Popara cracks a nice hook into Ponjevic's ribs.
Milan Ponjevic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Popara lands with an overhand left.
Ponjevic shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Popara as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ponjevic shoots and misses
and Popara counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Popara stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Popara wants it to stay on the feet.
Ponjevic is breathing heavily.
Popara cracks Ponjevic with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Ponjevic looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away
can Popara finish him?
Ponjevic is rocked!
Popara stuffs the takedown.
Oh Ponjevic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Popara rushes Ponjevic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Popara creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ponjevic's defenses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Popara.
Popara digs a right hand into Ponjevic's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ponjevic's gas tank.
Popara lands a hook that snaps the head of Ponjevic backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Popara.
A right handed body shot lands from Popara.
A left hand lands to the body for Popara.
Popara lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Popara lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Popara works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A hook to the body from Popara.
Ponjevic seems to have got his legs back now.
Popara works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Popara works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Popara digs a right hand into Ponjevic's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ponjevic's gas tank.
Popara throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Popara lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Popara creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ponjevic's defenses.
It looks like Milan Ponjevic has been cut.
A short body shot lands from Popara as the two fighters clinch.
Popara lands an elbow inside.
Popara lands an elbow just above Ponjevic 's eye.
Popara lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Popara - that landed with a thud.
Popara works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Popara.
A hook to the body from Popara.
Popara lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Popara lands an elbow that stopped Ponjevic in his tracks for a moment.
Popara lands a hook to the side of the head.
Popara lands a damaging elbow.
Popara lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Popara.
Popara digs a right hand into Ponjevic's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ponjevic's gas tank.
Popara lands an elbow inside.
Popara lands a body punch.
Popara has Ponjevic pressed against the cage. He pushes Ponjevic back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Popara throws a beautiful elbow that sends Ponjevic crashing to the floor! Popara piles on the pressure with more strikes! Ponjevic is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Petar Popara!
A very excited looking Petar Popara made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Weismuller (ranked 180 p4p, 364 weight class) and Jacques Bonaparte (ranked 27 p4p, 58 weight class). Weismuller comes to the cage accompanied by Nobody Speak. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tommy Weismuller!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jacques Bonaparte!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Ben Watson and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weismuller forces Bonaparte back against the cage and clinches.
Weismuller misses with a punch on the inside.
Weismuller lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Weismuller lands a left hand.
Bonaparte tries to work over Weismuller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bonaparte misses with a punch to the body.
Weismuller manages to break the clinch.
Nice jab there from Weismuller.
Bonaparte slips under a jab from Weismuller.
Weismuller missing with a left hand there. Bonaparte was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bonaparte takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Weismuller throws a body shot but no joy.
Weismuller looks to score with a jab to the body but Bonaparte is just out of range.
Bonaparte replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Weismuller blocks it well.
Weismuller misses with a lunging right hand
and Bonaparte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Weismuller takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weismuller misses with a shot to the body
and Bonaparte counters with a stiff right hand.
Bonaparte throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Weismuller stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Weismuller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weismuller lands a body shot.
Bonaparte throws an off balance right hand
and Weismuller counters with a straight right hand.
Weismuller misses with an uppercut
and Bonaparte counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circle momentarily. Weismuller darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Weismuller tries to land a leg kick but Bonaparte saw it coming and moves away.
Bonaparte misses with a looping right.
Weismuller throwing a counter right hand but Bonaparte manages to avoid it.
Bonaparte pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Weismuller misses with a left hand
enabling Bonaparte to counter with a crisp jab.
Weismuller blocks a jab.
Bonaparte misses with a combination
and Weismuller counters with a straight right hand.
Bonaparte scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A big right from Weismuller misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Weismuller misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weismuller walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Weismuller takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Weismuller has closed the distance and engaged Bonaparte in a clinch.
Bonaparte blocks an uppercut.
Bonaparte tries to work over Weismuller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bonaparte breaks from the clinch.
Weismuller misses with a left hand
and Bonaparte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Weismuller thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bonaparte throws a head kick but Weismuller moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bonaparte darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bonaparte looks to land a body kick but Weismuller moved away.
It looked like Weismuller wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bonaparte throws a leg kick but Weismuller sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Weismuller throws a body punch but Bonaparte moves out of range.
Bonaparte throws a body kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weismuller throws a lazy uppercut
and Bonaparte makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bonaparte throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Bonaparte.
Weismuller looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Weismuller scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bonaparte in his tracks.
Bonaparte fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Weismuller.
Bonaparte lands with a good body shot.
Weismuller fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Good work by Bonaparte as he checks the leg kick.
Bonaparte appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Weismuller scores with a nice right hand.
Weismuller thows a leg kick but Bonaparte checks it
and Bonaparte counters with a left to the body.
Bonaparte takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tommy Weismuller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bonaparte circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Bonaparte counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weismuller scores with a punch to the head.
Weismuller tries to clinch up
and Bonaparte counters with a stiff right hand.
Bonaparte sizes up Weismuller with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Weismuller with a hook.
Bonaparte moves out of range as Weismuller strikes.
Bonaparte misses with a right hand
and Weismuller counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Weismuller throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bonaparte cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Weismuller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bonaparte swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Weismuller scores with a hook to the body. Bonaparte takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bonaparte walks into a straight right hand from Weismuller.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jacques Bonaparte will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bonaparte goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Weismuller listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bonaparte has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Weismuller.
Weismuller works the jab nicely.
Jacques Bonaparte seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Weismuller misses with a hook.
Weismuller blocks a jab.
Bonaparte misses with a hook.
Weismuller swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Weismuller scores with a nice right hand.
Weismuller rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bonaparte counters with a straight right hand.
A big right from Bonaparte misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weismuller lands with a nice body punch.
Good shot there by Weismuller.
Bonaparte tests Weismuller's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weismuller blocks a head kick by Bonaparte.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weismuller lands with a thumping leg kick.
Weismuller rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bonaparte counters with a head kick. That will keep Weismuller thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Bonaparte misses with a jab to the body
and Weismuller counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bonaparte blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Bonaparte.
Bonaparte escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bonaparte takes a swing at Weismuller's ribcage but misses.
Weismuller pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Weismuller avoids the head kick by Bonaparte.
Bonaparte walks into a straight right hand from Weismuller.
A slow jab from Weismuller misses its intended target.
Bonaparte chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Weismuller can pounce on him.
Weismuller is looking to slow Bonaparte down with leg kicks.
Weismuller scores with a spinning back kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weismuller takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bonaparte takes one on the button.
Bonaparte looks for the body kick but Weismuller saw that one coming.
Bonaparte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Weismuller was well out of range. Poor timing from Bonaparte.
Nice uppercut there from Weismuller.
Weismuller connects with a looping right hand.
Weismuller on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bonaparte avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice cross by Weismuller.
Weismuller throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Weismuller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Weismuller needs to keep his hands up - Bonaparte had a free shot at his head there.
Bonaparte throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Weismuller misses with a right hand
and Bonaparte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bonaparte has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weismuller getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Weismuller, as that shot connected.
Weismuller connects with a nice looking jab.
Bonaparte tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bonaparte.
Weismuller throws a leg kick which misses Bonaparte's front leg but catches the back leg as Bonaparte tries to avoid it.
Bonaparte has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Weismuller.
Weismuller has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right from Weismuller on the inside.
Weismuller throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bonapartes head.
Weismuller throws a head punch that misses.
Bonaparte is looking to break free of the clinch but Weismuller has double underhooks.
Bonaparte tries to circle away but Weismuller has him pinned against the cage.
Bonaparte blocks a punch 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!
Weismuller misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonaparte misses with a short punch on the inside.
Weismuller misses with a hook to the ribs.
Weismuller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Weismuller misses with a right hand
and Bonaparte counters with a one-two to the body.
A jab from Weismuller finds it's way through Bonaparte's defenses.
A good leg kick by Weismuller.
Bonaparte needs to keep his hands up - Weismuller had a free shot at his head there.
Bonaparte misses with a body shot.
Weismuller misses with a left hand
and Bonaparte makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Weismuller misses with a left hand
and Bonaparte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Weismuller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Weismuller takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Weismuller lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Weismuller connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Weismuller dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Weismuller throws a lazy right hand but Bonaparte sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Weismuller wants to clinch but Bonaparte slips to the side
enabling Bonaparte to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Weismuller. Bonaparte does a little dance to reset his feet.
Weismuller throws a lazy uppercut
letting Bonaparte counter with a right hand.
Bonaparte uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Weismuller.
Weismuller clinches up against the cage.
Weismuller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Bonaparte.
Bonaparte misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bonaparte.
A head punch on the inside from Weismuller fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weismuller blocking some punches.
Bonaparte is trying to break free.
Bonaparte misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bonaparte pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Weismuller throws a front kick aimed at Bonaparte's knee but Bonaparte avoids it well.
Weismuller missing with a left hand there. Bonaparte was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weismuller rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bonaparte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bonaparte on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Weismuller moves out of range of the strikes.
Weismuller closes the distance and clinches.
Weismuller misses with the head strike.
Bonaparte misses with a punch to the body.
Bonaparte lands a nice uppercut.
Bonaparte lands a nice uppercut.
Bonaparte looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bonaparte has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Weismuller.
Bonaparte wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bonaparte softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bonaparte is looking to break free of the clinch but Weismuller has double underhooks.
Bonaparte fails to pull guard.
Bonaparte misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Weismuller lands a nice uppercut.
Weismuller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weismuller throws a hook but Bonaparte blocks it.
Bonaparte displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Weismuller throws out the jab.
Bonaparte appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Weismuller has taken the fight to the clinch.
Weismuller lands with a short shot to the head.
Bonaparte is trying to force a seperation but Weismuller has the dominant position.
I was talking to Weismuller's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bonaparte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bonaparte throws a head punch that misses.
Bonaparte blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Weismuller.
Weismuller stalling in the clinch but Bonaparte improves position.
Weismuller lands a nice uppercut.
Weismuller throws a punch but it's blocked by Bonaparte.
Bonaparte tries to throw a body punch but Weismuller avoids it by throwing Bonaparte back against the cage.
Weismuller working aggressively here.
Bonaparte tries a body shot but Weismuller blocks it.
Tommy Weismuller has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bonaparte prevents a body shot from Weismuller.
Good body shot from Bonaparte.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bonaparte working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonaparte misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Weismuller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bonaparte works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bonaparte lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bonaparte pushes Weismuller back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bonaparte tries a body shot but Weismuller blocks it.
Bonaparte pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bonaparte throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Weismuller blocks a jab.
Bonaparte bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Weismuller's head backwards.
Weismuller throws a lazy uppercut
and Bonaparte counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bonaparte pivots, looking for a leg kick but Weismuller is out of range and Bonaparte settles back down.
Bonaparte lands a nice shot to the body.
Bonaparte lands with a hook. Weismuller tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weismuller misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weismuller rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bonaparte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Weismuller misses with a body punch
and Bonaparte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Weismuller is rocked!
Bonaparte missing with a left hand there. Weismuller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Weismuller misses with a left hand
and Bonaparte counters with a crisp right hand that drops Weismuller! Bonaparte lets Weismuller back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Weismuller is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Weismuller misses with a leg kick
and Bonaparte counters with a crisp right that sends Weismuller to the canvas! Bonaparte follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacques Bonaparte!
Jacques Bonaparte is the new light heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Jacques Bonaparte, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Eh Phuthong (ranked 169 p4p, 452 weight class) and Otto McBean (ranked 12 p4p, 34 weight class). Otto McBean is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eh Phuthong!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Otto McBean!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, John Mangel and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McBean changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Phuthong tries to avoid it but McBean manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Phuthong to the ground. Phuthong escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Phuthong lunges at McBean with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McBean's hand.
McBean moves out of range as Phuthong strikes.
A shot to the liver by McBean. Beautiful body shot.
Phuthong throws a shot from downtown. McBean moves away and avoids it.
Phuthong slaps away a takedown attempt from McBean, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Phuthong lands a jab to McBean's midsection.
Phuthong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McBean uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phuthong.
McBean on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McBean shoots for a takedown but Phuthong saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Eh Phuthong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Otto McBean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Phuthong misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Phuthong.
Phuthong is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
McBean throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Phuthong's waist but Phuthong gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McBean off to one side.
McBean shoots in looking for a takedown but Phuthong manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McBean's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Phuthong throwing a counter right hand but McBean manages to avoid it.
McBean tries for a takedown but Phuthong sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McBean ducks under a wild hook from Phuthong.
Phuthong with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBean on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Eh Phuthong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Phuthong misses the target.
McBean drives through with a takedown into Phuthong's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
McBean passes Phuthong's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Phuthong flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Phuthong punching from the bottom.
Phuthong misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Phuthong's coaches at ubergym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
McBean is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Phuthong defends it well.
McBean works his foot free and advances to mount.
Phuthong is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phuthong flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Phuthong throwing hammer fists to the chest of McBean. What's that going to do exactly?
McBean looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
McBean blocks Phuthong's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
McBean working for a guillotine from mount but Phuthong is in no mood to give up.
McBean working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
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!
Phuthong throws up some feeble strikes from the bottom. McBean smiles and locks on to an arm, pivoting beautifully as he drops to the side for an armbar. Phuthong tries momentarily to escape but he knows he's done and taps furiously to avoid injury. Confident submission skills displayed there by McBean.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Otto McBean!
Otto McBean is the new bantamweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diego Nogueira (ranked 1566 p4p, 1130 weight class) and Nedjeljko Markovic (ranked 231 p4p, 158 weight class). Nogueira kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Bloodthirsty. Nedjeljko Markovic has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Diego Nogueira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nedjeljko Markovic!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, John Mangel and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nogueira shoots in for a takedown but Markovic shows good takedown defense.
Markovic stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Markovic wants it to stay on the feet.
A little jabbing left from Markovic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nogueira fails with a takedown attempt.
Markovic counters with a body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Nogueira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nogueira tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Markovic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Markovic tries to land a front kick but Nogueira steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Markovic looks for the body kick but Nogueira saw that one coming.
Nogueira goes for a double leg but Markovic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Markovic continues to drive forward.
Nogueira fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nogueira jumps guard and drags Markovic to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Nogueira is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Markovic rolls with it to try and escape but Nogueira cranks on the arm and Markovic is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Diego Nogueira!
An out of breath Diego Nogueira 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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