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C198: Ochoa vs Kahn PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alejandro Laguera (ranked 1755 p4p, 2234 weight class) and Gervais Lavigne (ranked 152 p4p, 187 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alejandro Laguera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gervais Lavigne!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lavigne connects with a body shot that sends Laguera's belly button to the back.
Lavigne throws a sloppy body shot
and Laguera counters with a stiff right hand.
Lavigne drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lavigne throws a solid leg kick but Laguera takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lavigne.
Lavigne keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Laguera.
Laguera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lavigne tries to clinch up.
Laguera throwing a counter right hand but Lavigne manages to avoid it.
Lavigne gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lavigne walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lavigne misses with the body kick
and Laguera counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Laguera throws a lazy right hand but Lavigne sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gervais Lavigne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laguera misses with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laguera walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lavigne fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lavigne lands a big head kick that sends Laguera tumbling to the mat! Lavigne takes a step backwards and waves Laguera back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Laguera is rocked!
Lavigne misses with a looping right.
Oh Laguera is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheers as Laguera lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lavigne doesn't seem phased though.
Laguera seems to have got his legs back now.
A big right from Lavigne misses.
Laguera takes a swing at Lavigne's ribcage but misses.
Laguera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Laguera's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Laguera duly obliges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laguera lands with a hook. Lavigne tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lavigne takes a swing at Laguera's ribcage but misses.
Laguera connects with a crisp jab.
 Lavigne is rocked!
Lavigne takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lavigne is still on wobbly legs! Can Laguera finish him?
Laguera measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Lavigne! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Alejandro Laguera!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gaultier Girard (ranked 2011 p4p, 1996 weight class) and Fiore Azul (ranked 270 p4p, 266 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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Decent wrestler
World class MT
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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 36 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gaultier Girard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Fiore Azul!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Azul misses.
Girard ducks under a wild hook from Azul.
Girard is looking to counter the offense by Azul and move into the clinch.
Girard takes a swing at Azul's ribcage but misses.
Gaultier Girard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Azul looks to score with a jab to the body but Girard is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Girard misses the target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Azul lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Girard has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Girard and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Azul pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Girard throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Girard looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Azul avoids the head kick by Girard.
Girard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Azul throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Girard shoots in but no luck this time.
Azul tries a head kick but it misses.
Azul misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Girard.
Girard closes the distance but Azul moves to the side
and Azul counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Girard lands a jab to the head.
Girard blocks a low kick nicely.
Girard changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Girard looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Azul cracks a nice hook into Girard's ribs.
Azul bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Girard's head.
Girard darts in looking for a takedown but Azul gets double underhooks and turns Girard into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gaultier Girard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Azul is trying to trip Girard. He has hold of a leg but Girard is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Azul persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Azul postures up and lands a big shot to Girard's brow.
Azul sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Girard has an active guard here but Azul has managed to pass into half guard.
Azul slips a nice elbow through Girard's hands, connecting with Girard's forehead.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Azul lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Azul in particular looking to stall.
Girard on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Girard tries to get out of the position.
Girard trying to control from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Azul lands a nice short elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Still in half guard, Azul seems content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azul slips a nice elbow through Girard's hands, connecting with Girard's forehead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Girard is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Azul scores with a couple of nice shots.
Azul controlling the action here.
Let's hope that Azul has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Azul landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Azul has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Azul keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Azul scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azul lands strikes from half guard.
Azul is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Girard is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Azul scores with a couple of nice shots.
Girard is rocked!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Azul in particular looking to stall.
Girard is in trouble now - Azul has advanced to mount!
Girard is in a horrible position here. Azul smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Oh Girard is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Azul in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Azul cracks Girard with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fiore Azul!
A victorious Fiore Azul thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lou Higgins (ranked 1644 p4p, 1678 weight class) and Tory Hopkins (ranked 257 p4p, 268 weight class). Hopkins has chosen Last Time That I Checc'd by Nipsey Hussle & YG as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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15 - 12 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lou Higgins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tory Hopkins!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hopkins throws a body shot but no joy.
Hopkins takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Higgins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice body punch from Higgins.
Higgins blocks a jab.
Higgins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hopkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Higgins.
And Hopkins responds with a good body kick, but Higgins manages to step out the way in time.
Higgins lands a big head kick that sends Hopkins tumbling to the mat! Higgins takes a step backwards and waves Hopkins back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Hopkins is rocked!
 It looks like Tory Hopkins has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Higgins throws the left hand but Hopkins avoids the punch easily.
Hopkins is still on wobbly legs! Can Higgins finish him?
Higgins thuds his shin into the meat of Hopkins's side.
Higgins ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Hopkins out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lou Higgins!
An out of breath Lou Higgins 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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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Shipilov (ranked 351 p4p, 552 weight class) and Blade Wilson (ranked 44 p4p, 72 weight class). Sergey Shipilov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Blade Wilson's chin.
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World class boxer
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Sergey Shipilov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blade Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shipilov.
Wilson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shipilov's sensitive parts.
Shipilov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A slow jab from Wilson misses its intended target.
Wilson lands a lovely overhand right.
Wilson misses with a looping right.
Wilson blocks a head kick by Shipilov.
Shipilov checks a leg kick.
Shipilov throws an off balance right hand
and Wilson counters with a straight right hand.
Shipilov throws a series of punches but Wilson avoids them all with ease.
Wilson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shipilov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shipilov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Zero Tolerance in the buildup to the fight.
Shipilov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wilson throws a low kick but Shipilov avoids it.
Wilson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shipilov.
Nice cross by Wilson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shipilov staying out of range there.
Shipilov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shipilov throws a lazy head kick
and Wilson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shipilov scores with a nice strike.
Wilson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wilson throws an overhand right that lands on Shipilov's shoulder, as Shipilov tries to avoid the shot.
Shipilov staying out of range there.
Shipilov is looking to counter with head kicks.
Wilson misses with an uppercut. Shipilov saw that one coming.
Shipilov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wilson counters with a good, hard body kick but Shipilov shrugs it off.
Shipilov slips under a jab.
Wilson lands with an overhand left.
Wilson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shipilov.
Shipilov walks into a left hand.
Shipilov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wilson misses with a body kick.
Wilson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilson sizes up Shipilov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wilson misses the shot to the body.
Wilson is looking to slow Shipilov down with leg kicks.
Shipilov slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shipilov slips under a jab from Wilson.
Wilson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wilson thuds his shin into the meat of Shipilov's side.
Wilson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Shipilov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Shipilov with a hook.
Wilson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wilson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A jab from Wilson misses.
Wilson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shipilov.
Shipilov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wilson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A low kick lands for Wilson.
Shipilov misses with a body kick.
Shipilov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Wilson.
A swing and a miss from Wilson.
Wilson misses with a straight right.
Wilson misses with a hook. Shipilov ducked under it nicely.
Shipilov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shipilov with a hook.
Wilson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wilson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Shipilov under the eye.
Shipilov walks into a stiff left hand from Wilson.
Wilson throws a leg kick but Shipilov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Shipilov throws a sloppy head kick and Wilson moves out of range easily.
Shipilov throws out a leg kick but Wilson moves out of range and Shipilov only half commits.
Shipilov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wilson fakes the leg kick and cracks Shipilov in the body.
Wilson looks to land a right hand but Shipilov moved out of range.
Wilson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shipilov 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.
Shipilov throws a head kick but Wilson moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilson tries to land a leg kick but Shipilov saw it coming and moves away.
Jab by Wilson.
Wilson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wilson avoids the head kick by Shipilov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson slips under a jab from Shipilov.
Shipilov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Shipilov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shipilov moves away from the strike by Wilson.
Shipilov is looking to counter with head kicks.
Shipilov avoids a kick to the body.
A big left from Shipilov misses.
Good shot there by Wilson.
Shipilov tries a head kick but it misses.
Shipilov swings widly with a right hand
and Wilson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shipilov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wilson throws a jab when Shipilov was well out of range.
Some wild striking there from Shipilov.
Wilson throws a half hearted mid kick.
As Wilson looks to move away, Shipilov throws a big counter combo but Wilson just gets out of the way.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shipilov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wilson.
Wilson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shipilov blocks a jab.
Shipilov 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Blade Wilson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Shipilov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wilson connects with a solid leg kick.
Shipilov misses the jab.
Shipilov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wilson tests Shipilov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wilson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shipilov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Shipilov misses its intended target.
Shipilov ducks under a wild hook from Wilson.
A low kick lands for Wilson.
Shipilov misses with a hook
and Wilson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shipilov throws a lazy uppercut
and Wilson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Wilson misses with a leg kick.
Shipilov appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson works the jab nicely.
Shipilov misses with a left hand
letting Wilson counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Shipilov misses.
Shipilov misses with a hook. Wilson ducked under it nicely.
Shipilov lands with a cross.
Shipilov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wilson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson tries to land a front kick but Shipilov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wilson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shipilov.
Shipilov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wilson. Wilson obviously looking to wear him down.
Shipilov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Shipilov moves away from the strike by Wilson.
Wilson missing with a left hand there. Shipilov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shipilov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wilson lands a nice looking body shot.
Shipilov throws a hook but Wilson avoids it easily.
Wilson throws a leg kick that misses.
Shipilov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wilson misses with a straight left.
Shipilov misses with a hook. Wilson ducked under it nicely.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Shipilov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Wilson - the referee stops the clock and Shipilov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Wilson. Shipilov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Shipilov might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wilson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Shipilov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shipilov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Shipilov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Shipilov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wilson.
Wilson lands a front kick.
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!
Shipilov throws a jab when Wilson was well out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Wilson - that will leave a mark!
Shipilov misses with a looping right.
A bone on bone clash there as Shipilov blocks the leg kick.
Wilson tries to land a front kick but Shipilov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shipilov throws the left hand but Wilson avoids the punch easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wilson.
Wilson with a nice calf kick.
Shipilov misses with a double jab.
Wilson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shipilov connects with a high kick.
Shipilov lands a big head kick that sends Wilson tumbling to the mat! Shipilov takes a step backwards and waves Wilson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Wilson is rocked!
Wilson misses with a straight left.
Wilson is still on wobbly legs! Can Shipilov finish him?
Shipilov throws a wild body kick that Wilson sees coming a mile off.
Shipilov backing away here, and Wilson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Wilson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shipilov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shipilov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wilson seems to have recovered his senses.
Blade Wilson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wilson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wilson avoids the head kick by Shipilov.
Wilson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shipilov.
Shipilov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wilson.
Shipilov jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
The fighters circling - Shipilov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shipilov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Shipilov lands a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wilson.
Wilson throws an off balance right hand
and Shipilov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wilson lands with a straight right. Shipilov didn't see that one coming.
Shipilov lands a big head kick that sends Wilson tumbling to the mat! Shipilov takes a step backwards and waves Wilson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shipilov. That did some damage!
Wilson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shipilov moves out of range of the strikes.
Wilson slips a jab from Shipilov.
Shipilov throws a head kick that misses
and Wilson counters with a solid body kick.
Wilson lands a nice looking body shot.
Shipilov misses with an uppercut. Wilson saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shipilov misses with a hook.
Wilson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shipilov lands a big right hand that sends Wilson crashing to the mat! Shipilov stays standing though and waves Wilson back to his feet!
Wilson avoids the head kick by Shipilov.
Wilson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shipilov moves out of range as Wilson throws a body kick.
A jab from Shipilov misses.
Wilson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shipilov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shipilov throws a poor cross that misses
and Wilson counters with a stiff right hand.
Wilson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wilson scoring well with a low kick there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wilson throws out a powerful jab.
Shipilov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A low kick lands for Wilson.
Shipilov misses with an uppercut. Wilson saw that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Blade Wilson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Shipilov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wilson.
Wilson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shipilov. That did some damage!
Shipilov moves out of range as Wilson strikes.
Wilson misses the jab.
Shipilov misses with a looping right.
Shipilov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wilson lands with a nice body punch.
Shipilov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Wilson.
Shipilov throws a head kick that misses
and Wilson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The fighters circle momentarily. Shipilov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wilson blocks a head kick by Shipilov.
Wilson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shipilov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Shipilov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shipilov scores with the left hand. Wilson knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wilson slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson throws the left hand but Shipilov avoids the punch easily.
Wilson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wilson misses with a low kick.
Shipilov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wilson momentarily.
A head kick misses from Shipilov.
Wilson moves away from the strike by Shipilov.
Shipilov misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Wilson to counter with a crisp jab.
Shipilov slips under a jab.
Shipilov throws a hook but Wilson blocks it.
Wilson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Shipilov throws a poor cross that misses
letting Wilson counter with a right hand.
Wilson misses with a body kick.
Shipilov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A head kick by Shipilov misses
and Wilson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Wilson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
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!
Shipilov throws a head kick but Wilson moves out of range.
Wilson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
An inside leg kick lands from Wilson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson takes a swing at Shipilov's ribcage but misses.
Shipilov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Shipilov throws a hook to the side of Wilson's head but Wilson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shipilov throws a head kick that misses.
Shipilov takes one to the side of the head.
Wilson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wilson avoids the head kick by Shipilov.
Wilson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wilson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shipilov's sensitive parts.
Shipilov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wilson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shipilov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wilson.
Wilson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wilson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wilson connects with a leg kick.
Shipilov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shipilov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Shipilov throws a lazy head kick
and Wilson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shipilov thinking.
Shipilov avoids a kick to the body.
Wilson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromShipilov.
Wilson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shipilov blocks a jab.
A nice leg kick from Wilson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wilson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Shipilov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Wilson.
Wilson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shipilov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Shipilov thows a left - swing and a miss!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Shipilov.
Sergey Shipilov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A jab from Shipilov does it's job there.
Wilson lunges at Shipilov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shipilov's hand.
Wilson scores with a jab. Shipilov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wilson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Shipilov swings widly with a right hand
letting Wilson counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shipilov.
Wilson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shipilov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Shipilov misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson works the jab nicely.
Wilson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shipilov.
Wilson misses with a kick to the body.
Shipilov throws a head kick but Wilson moves out of range.
Good shot there by Wilson.
Shipilov misses with a right hand
and Wilson counters with an outside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Wilson.
Wilson looks to throw the jab but Shipilov is out of range.
Shipilov misses with an uppercut. Wilson saw that one coming.
Wilson throws out a counter right but Shipilov avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Wilson does it's job there.
Nice body kick from Wilson.
Wilson throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shipilov lands a big head kick that sends Wilson tumbling to the mat! Shipilov takes a step backwards and waves Wilson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Shipilov throws a hook but Wilson blocks it.
Wilson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Shipilov throws a sloppy head kick
and Wilson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blade Wilson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wilson 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blade Wilson!
During a confident post fight interview, Blade Wilson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Darren Frost (ranked 451 p4p, 574 weight class) and Jack Phillips (ranked 64 p4p, 78 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Darren Frost!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Phillips!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phillips ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Frost moves away.
A jab from Phillips misses.
A little feinted left hand from Frost on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Phillips takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Phillips throws the left hand but Frost avoids the punch easily.
Frost swings widly with a right hand
and Frost takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
 It looks like Darren Frost has been cut.
Frost definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Phillips's corner calls for a 1-2. Phillips obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Frost is rocked!
Frost with a jab.
Phillips uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Frost.
And Phillips tries to counter it with a takedown but Frost pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost loads up on a big right hand but Phillips slips the punch.
Frost throws a lazy right hand but Phillips sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jack Phillips seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frost loads up on a big right hand but Phillips slips the punch.
Frost throws a lazy uppercut
and Phillips counters with a crisp right that sends Frost to the canvas! Phillips follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Phillips!
After winning the bout, Jack Phillips thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hunter Broderick (ranked 292 p4p, 349 weight class) and Quebra Cranio (ranked 34 p4p, 43 weight class). Broderick 's entrance music is Mind by Savanah. 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 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Hunter Broderick !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Quebra Cranio!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cranio throws a poor cross that misses
and Broderick connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Quebra Cranio has been cut.
A lazy body kick from Broderick
and Cranio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Hunter Broderick has been cut.
Broderick listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cranio loads up on a big right hand but Broderick slips the punch.
Broderick has been working on his boxing with his coaches at House of 1000 Corpses in the buildup to the fight.
Cranio throws an overhand right that lands on Broderick 's shoulder, as Broderick tries to avoid the shot.
Cranio stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cranio checks a low kick from Broderick .
Cranio is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Broderick with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Broderick throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Cranio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Broderick .
Cranio scores with a nice head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cranio crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Broderick - the referee stops the clock and Cranio gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Broderick . Cranio manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Broderick gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cranio.
A lazy body kick from Broderick
and Cranio counters with a stiff right hand.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Broderick . Cranio shrugs it off though.
The fighters circling - Broderick throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Broderick takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cranio misses with a right hand
and Broderick counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cranio missing with a left hand there. Broderick was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cranio throws a hook but Broderick blocks it.
Cranio swings widly with a right hand
letting Broderick counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Broderick takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cranio misses with a lunging right hand
and Broderick counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Broderick connects with a combination that backs up Cranio into the cage. Broderick lands a flurry of punches that gets past Cranio's guard. Cranio is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Broderick bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hunter Broderick !
A victorious Hunter Broderick thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ademaro Dos Anjos (ranked 310 p4p, 983 weight class) and Roko Matijevic (ranked 27 p4p, 94 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Roko Matijevic was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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 28 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ademaro Dos Anjos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roko Matijevic!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos Anjos looks to score with a jab to the body but Matijevic is just out of range.
Dos Anjos throws a leg kick
and Matijevic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dos Anjos avoids a kick to the body.
Dos Anjos has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Matijevic finds it's way round the side to connect with Dos Anjos's head.
Roko Matijevic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick from Matijevic misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Matijevic.
Dos Anjos takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Dos Anjos feints and then cracks Matijevic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Matijevic down.
Matijevic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Matijevic slips under a jab from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dos Anjos takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dos Anjos feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Matijevic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dos Anjos.
Nice defenses there by Dos Anjos.
Matijevic misses with an uppercut. Dos Anjos saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matijevic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matijevic takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Dos Anjos is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Matijevic swings for the body but Dos Anjos moves out of range.
Dos Anjos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matijevic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matijevic misses with a combination
and Dos Anjos counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The fighters circling - Dos Anjos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matijevic was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Matijevic misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dos Anjos counters with a leg kick.
Matijevic slips under a jab from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos backing away here, and Matijevic unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Dos Anjos lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dos Anjos's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Matijevic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dos Anjos scrambles back to his feet.
Dos Anjos throws a hook to the side of Matijevic's head but Matijevic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Crunch! Dos Anjos slams his shin into Matijevic's torso.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An inside leg kick from Dos Anjos misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dos Anjos.
Matijevic throws a nice outside leg kick.
Matijevic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matijevic swinging wildly here.
Some bone on bone action there as Dos Anjos checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Matijevic is looking to land body kicks.
Dos Anjos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matijevic.
Despite the aggression on Matijevic's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A good leg kick by Dos Anjos.
Matijevic digs a good hook to Dos Anjos's body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Matijevic.
Matijevic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dos Anjos.
Matijevic lands a body shot.
Dos Anjos lands a jab to the nose.
Matijevic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Anjos is looking to slow Matijevic down with leg kicks.
Matijevic defending well as Dos Anjos loads up on a big left hand.
Dos Anjos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Matijevic backs away, Dos Anjos returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Matijevic misses with a body punch
and Dos Anjos counters with a shoot takedown. Matijevic fights it but they end up in guard.
Dos Anjos sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Matijevic's guard.
Matijevic is not content to let Dos Anjos control the position.
Dos Anjos moves into full mount! Matijevic won't be happy about that!
Dos Anjos looking to secure an arm triangle but Matijevic defends it well.
Matijevic is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Anjos controlling the pace for now.
Dos Anjos wants to control the pace but Matijevic is squirming around nicely.
Dos Anjos is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Matijevic to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Matijevic shrugs it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dos Anjos looking for a guillotine from mount but Matijevic is having none of it.
Dos Anjos is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Matijevic can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ademaro Dos Anjos dominated that round.
That's time! Dos Anjos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dos Anjos avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dos Anjos swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Matijevic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dos Anjos throws a body kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Matijevic.
Dos Anjos takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Matijevic throws a body kick that misses
so Dos Anjos counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dos Anjos slips nicely into half guard.
Dos Anjos controlling the action here.
Dos Anjos is looking to stall here but Matijevic recovers full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Anjos passes Matijevic's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dos Anjos is working for a kimura but Matijevic is defending it quite comfortably.
Dos Anjos sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Matijevic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dos Anjos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
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.
Matijevic wants to get back to full guard.
Dos Anjos passes to side control.
Ademaro Dos Anjos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dos Anjos goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Matijevic rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Dos Anjos's guard! Nice work there by Matijevic!
Dos Anjos working for a triangle but Matijevic defends it easily.
Dos Anjos really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Matijevic wants to control from the top but Dos Anjos keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Anjos looking for a guillotine here but Matijevic defends easily.
Dos Anjos is looking for a triangle but Matijevic pushes his legs off easily.
Dos Anjos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Matijevic is aware though and is defending well.
Dos Anjos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Matijevic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dos Anjos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Anjos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Matijevic stopping the sweep attempt from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dos Anjos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matijevic trying to control the position from guard on top but Dos Anjos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ademaro Dos Anjos dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Dos Anjos lands a nice leg kick that just misses Matijevic's sensitive parts.
Some wild striking there from Matijevic.
Matijevic's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dos Anjos misses with a low kick.
Nice body kick from Matijevic.
Matijevic misses with an attempted mid kick.
Matijevic looks to land a body kick but Dos Anjos moved away.
Matijevic checks a low kick from Dos Anjos.
Roko Matijevic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed right hand from Matijevic misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matijevic moves away from the strike by Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matijevic can do to turn this around?
Matijevic closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Dos Anjos blocks a head kick by Matijevic.
A shot to the liver by Matijevic. Beautiful body shot.
Matijevic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dos Anjos appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Matijevic misses.
Dos Anjos quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Matijevic misses with a two punch combination.
Matijevic throws a hook but Dos Anjos avoids it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Matijevic. That's going to slow Dos Anjos down.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dos Anjos.
Matijevic misses with a straight left.
Matijevic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dos Anjos was well out of range. Poor timing from Matijevic.
Matijevic shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dos Anjos throws a leg kick
and Matijevic counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Matijevic tries a low kick but Dos Anjos avoids it.
Dos Anjos wants to clinch.
Roko Matijevic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Anjos throws a lazy body kick
and Matijevic counters with a straight right hand.
Dos Anjos ducks under a wild hook from Matijevic.
Dos Anjos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Dos Anjos misses the target.
Matijevic digs a good body shot into Dos Anjos's ribs.
Matijevic throws the left hand but Dos Anjos avoids the punch easily.
Matijevic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh 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!
Dos Anjos loads up on a big right hand but Matijevic slips the punch.
Dos Anjos throws the left hand but Matijevic avoids the punch easily.
Dos Anjos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matijevic moves away.
Matijevic lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Dos Anjos throws the kick towards the body but Matijevic avoids it.
Matijevic moves away from the strike by Dos Anjos.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matijevic with the inside leg kick.
Matijevic looks to land a body kick but Dos Anjos moved away.
Matijevic 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.
Matijevic lands a jab.
It looks like Ademaro Dos Anjos has been cut.
Dos Anjos keeps Matijevic at a distance using the push kick.
Dos Anjos buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Matijevic is looking to land body kicks.
Matijevic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dos Anjos takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Matijevic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matijevic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dos Anjos lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Matijevic takes one on the button.
Matijevic is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matijevic on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Matijevic is still on wobbly legs! Can Dos Anjos finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matijevic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Matijevic to the mat! Matijevic manages to get full guard.
Matijevic controls Dos Anjos momentarily but Dos Anjos frees himself.
Dos Anjos controlling from the top position.
Dos Anjos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dos Anjos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Matijevic seems to have recovered his senses.
Dos Anjos passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Roko Matijevic.
I think Dos Anjos 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ademaro Dos Anjos!
Ademaro Dos Anjos thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sonny Giovanni (ranked 170 p4p, 197 weight class) and Jake Bird (ranked 24 p4p, 28 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sonny Giovanni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jake Bird!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bird throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice uppercut lands for Giovanni. That snapped Bird's head back.
Bird rushes Giovanni and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Giovanni.
Bird goes for a takedown in the clinch but Giovanni prevents it.
Bird is working for takedown but Giovanni is calmly controlling the position for now.
Giovanni manages to break the clinch.
Bird misses with a body shot.
Bird fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Giovanni to the ground. Bird is now in Giovanni's guard.
Bird drops back looking for a leg! Giovanni is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Giovanni manages to kick Bird off! Bird jumps back into Giovanni's guard.
Giovanni wants to stand and escape but Bird is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bird tries to free his leg and advance position but Giovanni is retaining full guard.
Bird trying to control but Giovanni is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bird trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Giovanni on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Giovanni tries to get out of the position.
Giovanni keeping moving, preventing Bird from controlling successfully.
Bird drops back looking for a leg! Giovanni is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Giovanni manages to kick Bird off! Bird jumps back into Giovanni's guard.
Bird advances position into side control!
Bird looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Giovanni's coaches at Convicted Top Team 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bird wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Giovanni, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bird wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Giovanni, who protects the arm well.
Bird tries for a kimura but Giovanni is defending well.
Bird tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bird is trying to get an arm triangle but Giovanni is defending well.
Bird working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Giovanni bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Bird dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bird scores with a jab to the body.
Bird thuds a left hand into Giovanni's body.
Giovanni takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bird misses with a hook to the body
and Giovanni counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Bird is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Left hook, right uppercut from Giovanni.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Giovanni displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bird.
Giovanni looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Sonny Giovanni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Bird.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bird ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Giovanni moves away.
Bird throws a body shot but no joy.
Giovanni is looking to counter punch.
Bird misses with a right hand
and Bird takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bird throws a lazy uppercut
and Giovanni cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bird closes the distance and pushes Giovanni back into the cage.
Giovanni breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bird changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Giovanni tries to avoid it but Bird manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Giovanni to the ground. Giovanni escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bird looks to throw the jab but Giovanni is out of range.
Giovanni lands a left and a right that send Bird crashing to the mat, dazed. Giovanni thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Bird is rocked!
Giovanni misses with a few strikes there.
Bird is still on wobbly legs! Can Giovanni finish him?
Bird just misses with a punch to the body.
Bird seems to have recovered his senses.
Whack! Giovanni lands a heavy head kick that drops Bird. The ref tackles Giovanni to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Bird was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Sonny Giovanni!
Sonny Giovanni thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Barack Obaminator (ranked 149 p4p, 180 weight class) and Edison Atunes (ranked 19 p4p, 26 weight class). Obaminator kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Gil Scott-Herron - The Revolution Will Not Be Televised. 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Barack Obaminator!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 39 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edison Atunes!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Atunes throws a leg kick
and Obaminator counters with a straight right hand.
Atunes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Obaminator throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Obaminator rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Atunes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Obaminator throws a front kick that sends Atunes stumbling back into the cage.
Atunes misses with a wild body shot.
Atunes motions for Obaminator to come forward. Atunes throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Obaminator is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obaminator getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
It looks like Edison Atunes has been cut.
Obaminator checks a leg kick nicely.
Atunes moves out of range as Obaminator strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obaminator looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Obaminator uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Atunes.
Obaminator appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Atunes throws a jab but it's blocked by Obaminator.
It looked like Obaminator was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Atunes.
A leg kick checked by Obaminator.
Obaminator lands a head shot.
Atunes loads up on a big right hand but Obaminator slips the punch.
A head kick misses from Obaminator.
Atunes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Obaminator throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Atunes on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obaminator tries to bum rush Atunes with a series of wild strikes but Atunes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Atunes cracks Obaminator with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Atunes ducks right into an uppercut from Obaminator.
Obaminator connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Atunes throws a leg kick
and Obaminator counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Obaminator throws a sloppy head kick
and Atunes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Atunes misses with a left hand
letting Obaminator counter with a right hand.
Atunes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Obaminator wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obaminator tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Atunes was well out of range. Poor timing from Obaminator.
Obaminator pushes Atunes away with a front kick.
Obaminator lands with a shot to the body.
Atunes is looking to land body kicks.
Obaminator swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Atunes throws a hook but Obaminator blocks it.
Obaminator was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Obaminator looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Atunes misses with a low kick.
Barack Obaminator seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Atunes cracks Obaminator with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Atunes walks into a left hand.
Obaminator fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obaminator lands a nice hook to Atunes's body. Atunes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Obaminator throws a body shot but no joy.
Atunes shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Obaminator ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Atunes moves away.
Atunes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Obaminator.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Atunes with a nice calf kick.
Obaminator connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Atunes's hands.
Obaminator throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Atunes tumbling to the canvas!
Atunes is rocked!
Obaminator looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barack Obaminator dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Edison Atunes's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
A combination from Atunes does no damage.
Barack Obaminator is winning the standup battle so far.
Obaminator blocks a head kick by Atunes.
Obaminator misses with a body kick.
Obaminator punishes Atunes's body with a nice straight punch.
Obaminator avoids the head kick by Atunes.
Atunes throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atunes throws a wild body kick that Obaminator sees coming a mile off.
Decent striking displayed by Atunes there.
Obaminator uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Atunes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atunes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Obaminator paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That has opened up Edison Atunes's cut even more.
Obaminator bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Atunes throws a body kick that misses
and Obaminator counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Obaminator throws a quick head kick that knocks Atunes silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Obaminator is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Barack Obaminator!
Barack Obaminator seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Edison Atunes spoke after the fight, saying 'Seeing out my contract then I’m getting wasted til I’m dead.'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Ochoa (ranked 7 p4p, 43 weight class) and Mohammed Kahn (ranked 2 p4p, 7 weight class). Ochoa comes to the cage accompanied by Gang Signs by The Game. Kahn has chosen كارتل مدان as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 25 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Ochoa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mohammed Kahn!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kahn's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ochoa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kahn scrambles back to his feet.
Ochoa misses the shot to the body.
Kahn dodges the punch combination from Ochoa.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kahn.
Ochoa lands with a nice body punch.
Ochoa lands a jab to the nose.
Ochoa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kahn slips under a jab.
Ochoa throws a hook but Kahn avoids it easily.
Kahn moves away from the strike by Ochoa.
Ochoa scores with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Ochoa misses the target.
Kahn counters with a body kick.
Kahn moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ochoa lands a jab to Kahn's midsection.
Ochoa scores with a hook to the body. Kahn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ochoa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kahn moves away.
Kahn scores with a nice head shot.
Kahn 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.
Kahn fakes the leg kick and cracks Ochoa in the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kahn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahn slips a jab from Ochoa.
Ochoa gets tackled into the cage by Kahn. Kahn maintains the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Ochoa fails to land.
Ochoa misses with some punches.
Ochoa misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Ochoa fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ochoa.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ochoa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kahn scores with a shot to the side of Ochoa's head.
Kahn lands with a light punch inside.
Kahn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kahn lands a nice uppercut.
Ochoa prevents a body shot from Kahn.
A right handed body shot lands from Kahn.
Ochoa throws a head punch that misses.
Ochoa blocks a body shot from Kahn.
Kahn can't find room to land a body shot as Ochoa controls the action.
Kahn cracks Ochoa with a nice body shot.
Ochoa is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ochoa throws a head punch that misses.
Kahn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahn blocks an uppercut.
Kahn tries to throw a body punch but Ochoa avoids it by throwing Kahn back against the cage.
Ochoa blocks a body shot from Kahn.
I was talking to Ochoa's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kahn misses with a punch to the body.
Kahn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ochoa backwards.
Kahn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kahn scores with a shot to the side of Ochoa's head.
Ochoa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kahn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ochoa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kahn has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ochoa uses from the top position.
Kahn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kahn working a defensive guard here.
Kahn is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Ochoa has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kahn 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! Ochoa rolls with it to try and escape but Kahn cranks on the arm and Ochoa is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mohammed Kahn!
Mohammed Kahn is the new light heavyweight champion!
Mohammed Kahn decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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