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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bjj Catch Wrestler (ranked 3216 p4p, 2531 weight class) and David Dilbrandt (ranked 261 p4p, 210 weight class). Dilbrandt has chosen Rock the Dragon as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Very quick |
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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 21 - 24 - 0, fighting out of London, Bjj Catch Wrestler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Dilbrandt!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Catch Wrestler slips a jab from Dilbrandt.
A right-left combo lands from Catch Wrestler.
Dilbrandt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Catch Wrestler.
Dilbrandt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Catch Wrestler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dilbrandt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Dilbrandt as he connects with a hook.
Catch Wrestler misses with a few strikes there.
Dilbrandt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dilbrandt gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Catch Wrestler.
Dilbrandt misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Catch Wrestler!
Catch Wrestler ducks under a wild hook from Dilbrandt.
Catch Wrestler attempts a counter takedown but Dilbrandt avoids it well and moves away.
Catch Wrestler dives in and scores a takedown into Dilbrandt's guard.
Catch Wrestler trying to control but Dilbrandt is working from the bottom.
Catch Wrestler postures up in Dilbrandt's guard and throws a big left but Dilbrandt blocks it.
Catch Wrestler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dilbrandt keeping moving, preventing Catch Wrestler from controlling successfully.
Dilbrandt avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dilbrandt wants to sweep here but Catch Wrestler controlling him for the moment.
Catch Wrestler has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dilbrandt wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Catch Wrestler is now in half guard.
Catch Wrestler controlling the action here.
Catch Wrestler thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Catch Wrestler missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Catch Wrestler not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dilbrandt wants to get back to full guard.
Catch Wrestler looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dilbrandt is positioning himself well to prevent Catch Wrestler advancing to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Catch Wrestler is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dilbrandt sees it coming and defends easily.
Catch Wrestler is keen to just control but Dilbrandt is a slippery customer.
Catch Wrestler is looking for a kimura but Dilbrandt is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Catch Wrestler to get the leverage.
Catch Wrestler is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dilbrandt defends it well.
Dilbrandt blocking the ground and pound attempt from Catch Wrestler.
Catch Wrestler prevents Dilbrandt from improving his position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dilbrandt throws an off balance right hand
and Catch Wrestler counters with a left and a right that stings Dilbrandt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dilbrandt slips a straight right by Catch Wrestler.
Catch Wrestler lands a glancing blow to the side of Dilbrandt's head.
Dilbrandt throws a nice looking combination but Catch Wrestler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Catch Wrestler throws an off balance right hand
letting Dilbrandt counter with a right hand.
Catch Wrestler shoots in looking for a takedown. Dilbrandt tries to sprawl out of it but Catch Wrestler keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dilbrandt manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Catch Wrestler has a takedown stuffed.
Dilbrandt jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bjj Catch Wrestler dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Catch Wrestler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dilbrandt defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Catch Wrestler.
Catch Wrestler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dilbrandt can do to turn this around?
Catch Wrestler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dilbrandt just misses with a punch to the body.
Catch Wrestler moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Catch Wrestler throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dilbrandt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Catch Wrestler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dilbrandt throws out the jab.
Catch Wrestler feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Catch Wrestler scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dilbrandt doesn't seem bothered though.
Catch Wrestler tries to clinch up.
Catch Wrestler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Catch Wrestler fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dilbrandt, pushing him back against the cage.
Dilbrandt trying to control the position but instead, Catch Wrestler has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dilbrandt into the cage.
Catch Wrestler lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Catch Wrestler digs a right hand into Dilbrandt's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dilbrandt's gas tank.
Catch Wrestler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Catch Wrestler lands a body punch.
Catch Wrestler tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dilbrandt smiles and moves away.
Dilbrandt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dilbrandt swats away the attempt to clinch by Catch Wrestler.
Bjj Catch Wrestler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dilbrandt throws a solid leg kick but Catch Wrestler takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dilbrandt.
Bjj Catch Wrestler is winning the standup battle so far.
Dilbrandt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Catch Wrestler dives in and scores a takedown into Dilbrandt's guard.
Catch Wrestler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Catch Wrestler trying to control but Dilbrandt is working from the bottom.
Dilbrandt looking to control but Catch Wrestler passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dilbrandt is refusing to be controlled, as Catch Wrestler sits in half guard.
Catch Wrestler thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Catch Wrestler not doing much here.
Dilbrandt is pressing down on Catch Wrestler's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dilbrandt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dilbrandt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Catch Wrestler is one step ahead there.
Catch Wrestler working some strikes from top position.
Catch Wrestler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dilbrandt keeping full guard, as Catch Wrestler tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Catch Wrestler is in close to Dilbrandt's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Catch Wrestler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Catch Wrestler throws a strike but Dilbrandt rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Catch Wrestler seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Catch Wrestler looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Catch Wrestler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Catch Wrestler is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Dilbrandt frees his head nicely. Oh but Catch Wrestler has switched to an armbar! Dilbrandt is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Bjj Catch Wrestler!
An out of breath and clearly excited Bjj Catch Wrestler thanked Un-Kaged Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Philip Marcus (ranked 1044 p4p, 1316 weight class) and Rick Richardson (ranked 97 p4p, 129 weight class). Richardson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Alma Enamorada (Chalino Sánchez) kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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
World class boxer
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Philip Marcus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rick Richardson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richardson throws a big shot that misses.
Marcus half committed to a counter leg kick.
Richardson throws a looping overhand right but Marcus ducks down to avoid it.
Marcus misses with a leg kick.
Jab, jab by Marcus - just one landing.
Richardson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marcus throws out the jab.
Richardson moves away from the strike by Marcus.
Philip Marcus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marcus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marcus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Richardson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Richardson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Marcus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Richardson throws out the jab.
Richardson scores with a decent looking hook.
Richardson misses the jab.
Marcus was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Richardson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Richardson defending well as Marcus loads up on a big left hand.
Richardson scores with a nice strike.
 It looks like Philip Marcus has been cut.
Marcus throws a low kick but Richardson avoids it.
Marcus lands with a thumping leg kick.
Marcus lands a head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marcus. Richardson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marcus slips a jab from Richardson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcus lands with a thumping leg kick.
Richardson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Marcus slips a jab from Richardson.
Marcus lands an overhand right.
Marcus has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Infamous Duranto Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Marcus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Richardson throws a hook but Marcus blocks it.
Marcus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Richardson throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Marcus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Marcus scores with a decent looking hook.
Richardson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Marcus connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Richardson scrambles back to his feet.
Richardson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marcus was well out of range. Poor timing from Richardson.
Marcus throws a jab but it's blocked by Richardson.
We've been informed that Richardson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Richardson checks a leg kick nicely.
Marcus blocks a jab.
Marcus throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Richardson checks a low kick from Marcus.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marcus moves into range and connects with a jab.
Richardson looks to land a right hand but Marcus moved out of range.
Richardson throws an overhand right that lands on Marcus's shoulder, as Marcus tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marcus connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Richardson blocks a head kick by Marcus.
Richardson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Marcus counters with an outside leg kick.
Richardson moves out of range as Marcus strikes.
Richardson misses with a wild body shot.
Richardson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Marcus counters with a good low kick that Richardson was not able to check.
Richardson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marcus.
Richardson 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.
Richardson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Marcus misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Richardson! But no joy.
Richardson missing with a left hand there. Marcus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marcus appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Marcus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Marcus lands a nice shot that snaps Richardson's head back.
Richardson throws the left hand but Marcus avoids the punch easily.
Richardson lands a head shot.
Richardson slips a jab from Marcus.
A nice leg kick lands there from Marcus.
Richardson scores with a nice strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richardson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Richardson throws a hook but Marcus avoids it easily.
Marcus throws a hook but Richardson blocks it.
Marcus throws a looping overhand right but Richardson ducks down to avoid it.
Richardson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Marcus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Richardson.
A slow jab from Richardson misses its intended target.
Marcus jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Richardson throws a lazy uppercut
and Marcus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Richardson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Marcus connects with an inside leg kick.
Marcus lands a head shot.
Richardson cracks a nice hook into Marcus's ribs.
Richardson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Richardson checks a leg kick.
Richardson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Richardson tests Marcus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Richardson walks into a left hand.
A lazy left from Richardson finds it's target.
 Marcus is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marcus walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Marcus limp body while Richardson jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rick Richardson!
During a confident post fight interview, Rick Richardson 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Osmany Pizziconi (ranked 1418 p4p, 1227 weight class) and Manolito Tai Kung (ranked 184 p4p, 159 weight class). Manolito Tai Kung will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Osmany Pizziconi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Manolito Tai Kung!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pizziconi with a poor takedown
letting Tai Kung counter with a right hand.
Pizziconi goes for a double leg but Tai Kung avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tai Kung continues to drive forward.
Tai Kung lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pizziconi jumps guard and drags Tai Kung to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Tai Kung trying to control the position from guard on top but Pizziconi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pizziconi punching from the bottom - just letting Tai Kung know he's still in a fight.
Tai Kung is fighting to break Pizziconi's control of his arms but Pizziconi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Tai Kung trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tai Kung is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tai Kung throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tai Kung must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tai Kung pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pizziconi is keeping the position for now.
Pizziconi has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tai Kung wants to control from the top but Pizziconi keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pizziconi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tai Kung trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tai Kung wants to stand but Pizziconi is controlling his posture from full guard.
Tai Kung slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Tai Kung stuffs the takedown attempt from Pizziconi. Pizziconi gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Osmany Pizziconi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pizziconi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tai Kung.
Tai Kung circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pizziconi goes for a double leg but Tai Kung avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tai Kung continues to drive forward.
Tai Kung manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tai Kung avoiding damage.
Tai Kung pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tai Kung slaps away a takedown attempt from Pizziconi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pizziconi dives in and grabs Tai Kung's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tai Kung pushes down on Pizziconi's head and hops out.
Pizziconi shoots in for a takedown but Tai Kung shows good takedown defense.
Tai Kung swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Manolito Tai Kung is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tai Kung misses with a straight left.
Tai Kung has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Tai Kung throws a body shot but no joy.
Pizziconi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tai Kung circles away.
Tai Kung tries to keep at a distance but Pizziconi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tai Kung breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tai Kung throws a right and a left that Pizziconi avoids nicely.
Pizziconi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tai Kung defends well and Pizziconi ends up having to push Tai Kung into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tai Kung fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pizziconi tries to pull guard but Tai Kung won't allow it.
Tai Kung has a couple of punches blocked by Pizziconi.
Pizziconi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pizziconi tries to pull guard but Tai Kung holds him up against the cage and eventually Pizziconi drops back down to his feet.
Pizziconi blocks the elbow strike.
Pizziconi is trying to trip Tai Kung. He has hold of a leg but Tai Kung is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Pizziconi persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Pizziconi stopping the sweep attempt from Tai Kung.
Tai Kung is still trying to improve position.
Pizziconi is looking to work some ground and pound but Tai Kung has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tai Kung is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Pizziconi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pizziconi landing some decent shots from guard.
Tai Kung keeping moving, preventing Pizziconi from controlling successfully.
Pizziconi won't allow Tai Kung to sweep him here.
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.
Pizziconi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tai Kung trying to keep a closed guard but Pizziconi is proving a slippery customer.
Pizziconi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Manolito Tai Kung dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Pizziconi shoots in for a double leg but Tai Kung sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tai Kung keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pizziconi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tai Kung misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tai Kung can't find room to land a body shot as Pizziconi controls the action.
Tai Kung throws an elbow that misses.
Pizziconi is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tai Kung is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Osmany Pizziconi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pizziconi tries to pull guard but Tai Kung forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tai Kung blocks an uppercut.
Tai Kung struggles to land a body shot inside as Pizziconi controls his hands.
Tai Kung avoiding damage.
Pizziconi tries for a takedown but Tai Kung manages to get underhooks.
Tai Kung displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pizziconi up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tai Kung lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pizziconi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tai Kung throws a punch but it's blocked by Pizziconi.
Tai Kung lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pizziconi wants to stall.
Tai Kung misses with a punch on the inside.
Tai Kung lands with a right to the head.
Pizziconi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Pizziconi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tai Kung misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pizziconi stalls.
Tai Kung stalls.
Tai Kung has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pizziconi tries for a takedown but Tai Kung manages to get underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tai Kung gets underhooks to prevent Pizziconi's takedown attempt.
Tai Kung stalling in the clinch.
Pizziconi wants a takedown.
Tai Kung just leaning against Pizziconi, taking a breather.
Pizziconi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tai Kung's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tai Kung connects with an inside leg kick.
Pizziconi closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pizziconi lands in his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pizziconi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tai Kung is keeping the position for now.
Tai Kung is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pizziconi won't allow Tai Kung to sweep him here.
Tai Kung manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pizziconi manages to get himself to full guard.
Tai Kung looking to pass the guard.
Tai Kung landing some decent shots from guard.
Tai Kung looking to pass the guard.
Pizziconi seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pizziconi is on top in guard.
Pizziconi stays in close to Tai Kung's body and controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pizziconi wants to control from the top but Tai Kung keeps moving.
Pizziconi throwing strikes but missing.
Pizziconi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tai Kung can't keep his opponent in guard - Pizziconi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pizziconi wants to take a breather but Tai Kung is having none of it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tai Kung manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Manolito Tai Kung 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!
Tai Kung stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tai Kung wants it to stay on the feet.
Pizziconi looks for a takedown but Tai Kung sprawls well.
Tai Kung looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pizziconi shoots in but Tai Kung avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Osmany Pizziconi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pizziconi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tai Kung circles away quickly and effectively.
Tai Kung throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pizziconi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tai Kung finds it's way round the side to connect with Pizziconi's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pizziconi shoots in for a takedown but Tai Kung shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Osmany Pizziconi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pizziconi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pizziconi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Tai Kung as Pizziconi shoots in.
Pizziconi has Tai Kung up against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tai Kung stalling against the cage.
Pizziconi is trying to pull guard but Tai Kung has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Tai Kung fails to land.
Tai Kung has Pizziconi pushed against the cage.
Tai Kung lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tai Kung has a couple of punches blocked by Pizziconi.
Pizziconi misses with a knee to the head.
Pizziconi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tai Kung fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tai Kung looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tai Kung misses the jab.
Tai Kung looks to throw a body kick
and Pizziconi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Pizziconi prevents Tai Kung from improving his position.
Pizziconi controlling the pace.
Pizziconi is thwarting Tai Kung's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tai Kung tries to get to full guard but Pizziconi has control of the leg.
Tai Kung is trying to maintain the position but Pizziconi is very close to passing his half guard.
Pizziconi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tai Kung does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pizziconi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tai Kung stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pizziconi shoots in for a takedown but Tai Kung shows good takedown defense.
Tai Kung looks to throw the jab but Pizziconi is out of range.
Osmany Pizziconi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Manolito Tai Kung 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.
Pizziconi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tai Kung scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tai Kung will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pizziconi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pizziconi tries for a takedown but Tai Kung sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tai Kung swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pizziconi shoots in and drives through. Tai Kung sprawls well.
Pizziconi walks into a left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manolito Tai Kung comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tai Kung winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manolito Tai Kung!
Manolito Tai Kung 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Hansen (ranked 1137 p4p, 1587 weight class) and Jorge Santa Perez (ranked 152 p4p, 211 weight class). Hansen's entrance music is Black Sabbath - Iron Man. A fine choice. 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 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marcus Hansen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jorge Santa Perez!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santa Perez misses with a wild combination.
Hansen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hansen avoids the body shot from Santa Perez.
Santa Perez misses the jab.
We've been hearing reports that Hansen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hansen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hansen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santa Perez scores with a hook to the body. Hansen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hansen looks to score with a jab to the body but Santa Perez is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santa Perez misses with a straight left.
Hansen tries to counter by clinching up but Santa Perez breaks away and moves out of range.
Santa Perez misses with a hook.
Jorge Santa Perez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hansen throws a body punch but Santa Perez moves out of range.
Santa Perez looks to land a left hand but Hansen moved out of range nicely.
Santa Perez misses with a lunging right hand
and Hansen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hansen misses the shot to the body.
Hansen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Santa Perez.
Hansen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Santa Perez sprawls and moves away.
Santa Perez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Hansen.
Hansen moves out of range as Santa Perez strikes.
Hansen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Santa Perez throws a big shot that misses.
Hansen wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hansen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hansen tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Santa Perez manages to circle out of the way.
Nice defenses there by Hansen.
Hansen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A big right from Santa Perez misses.
Santa Perez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hansen moves away from the strike by Santa Perez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hansen throws a right hand that misses
and Santa Perez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Santa Perez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Santa Perez misses with an uppercut. Hansen saw that one coming.
Hansen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Santa Perez avoids the body shot from Hansen.
Santa Perez might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Hansen ducks under a wild hook from Santa Perez.
Hansen feinted with a counter takedown.
Santa Perez looks to land a left hand but Hansen moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santa Perez swings for the body but Hansen moves out of range.
Hansen moves out of range as Santa Perez strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Santa Perez.
A big left from Santa Perez misses.
Santa Perez loads up on a big right hand but Hansen slips the punch.
Santa Perez misses with a lunging right hand
and Hansen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hansen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Santa Perez wants to control but Hansen is keeping busy.
Hansen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jorge Santa Perez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hansen slips under a jab from Santa Perez.
Hansen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Santa Perez.
Santa Perez throws a poor cross that misses
and Hansen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hansen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Santa Perez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hansen scrambles back to his feet.
Santa Perez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Santa Perez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A counter left hand to the body from Hansen misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santa Perez throws out a loose jab but Hansen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Santa Perez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hansen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santa Perez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hansen.
Santa Perez misses with a few strikes there.
Santa Perez misses the shot to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Hansen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Santa Perez.
Santa Perez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by Hansen.
Santa Perez misses with a wild body shot.
Santa Perez throws a lazy uppercut
and Hansen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santa Perez throws a shot from downtown. Hansen moves away and avoids it.
Hansen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Santa Perez counters with a two punch combo.
Santa Perez throws a shot from downtown. Hansen moves away and avoids it.
Hansen moves out of range as Santa Perez strikes.
Santa Perez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice straight punches there by Santa Perez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Santa Perez.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Santa Perez misses.
As Santa Perez tries to get set, Hansen tries to push him back and clinch up but Santa Perez manages to avoid the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santa Perez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hansen throws a shot to the body.
Santa Perez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hansen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Santa Perez's guard.
Hansen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Santa Perez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hansen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hansen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hansen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hansen postures up in Santa Perez's guard and throws a big left but Santa Perez blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hansen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Santa Perez has momentary wrist control but Hansen slips an elbow through the middle.
Santa Perez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hansen throwing strikes from guard but Santa Perez blocks nicely.
Hansen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Santa Perez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hansen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hansen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hansen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hansen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hansen scoring with some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hansen postures up and lands a big shot to Santa Perez's brow.
Hansen is in close to Santa Perez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
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 Marcus Hansen will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Hansen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hansen throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Santa Perez to counter with a crisp jab.
Hansen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Santa Perez.
Hansen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Santa Perez.
Santa Perez throws a looping overhand right but Hansen ducks down to avoid it.
Hansen is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Santa Perez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santa Perez misses the jab.
A jab from Santa Perez misses.
Hansen seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A big left from Santa Perez misses.
Hansen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santa Perez throws a hook but Hansen blocks it.
Hansen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jorge Santa Perez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Santa Perez swings widly with a right hand
and Hansen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Santa Perez throws a body punch but Hansen moves out of range.
Hansen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hansen swings widly with a right hand
and Hansen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hansen moves away from the strike by Santa Perez.
Santa Perez throws a sloppy body shot
and Hansen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santa Perez looks to throw the jab but Hansen is out of range.
Hansen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Santa Perez sprawls and moves away.
Santa Perez misses with a body shot.
Hansen throws a body shot but no joy.
Santa Perez misses with a right hand
and Hansen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Santa Perez throws a poor cross that misses
and Hansen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Santa Perez won't be happy with that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hansen is chipping away with strikes.
Hansen postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Santa Perez parries the strikes from Hansen easily there. Hansen is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Santa Perez to escape.
Hansen creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Santa Perez sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santa Perez struggling a bit here.
Marcus Hansen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hansen landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Hansen in side control, throwing shots but Santa Perez defends.
Santa Perez defending against the ground and pound.
Hansen scoring with punches and elbows.
Hansen is looking to take a break and control but Santa Perez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hansen throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Hansen lands an elbow.
Hansen landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hansen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Santa Perez keeps working.
Hansen is chipping away with strikes.
Santa Perez takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Santa Perez struggling a bit here.
Hansen landing strikes.
Hansen is working Santa Perez over with some ground and pound from side control.
Hansen misses with the ground and pound.
Santa Perez felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Hansen working the ground and pound but Santa Perez is defending the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hansen landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Hansen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hansen 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Hansen!
During a confident post fight interview, Marcus Hansen 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Stark (ranked 614 p4p, 2290 weight class) and Ian Stronk (ranked 93 p4p, 366 weight class). 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 20 - 0, fighting out of London, Tony Stark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ian Stronk!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stronk takes a swing at Stark's ribcage but misses.
Stark keeps the fight on the outside.
Stronk has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stark drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stark drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stark blocks an uppercut.
Stark blocks a body shot from Stronk.
A short right from Stronk.
Stark pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stark drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stronk wants to stand and escape but Stark is having none of it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Stark's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Stark throws a big right hand that misses.
Stark throwing strikes but missing.
Stark looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Stark is pushing down on Stronk's leg trying to pass to half guard. Stronk is fighting to maintain full guard but Stark has managed to sneak the leg through.
Stark has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Stronk tries to kick Stark off but Stark keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Stark not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stark is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stronk defends it well.
Stark in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Stronk tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Stark!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tony Stark!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Glover Levangasti (ranked 561 p4p, 1098 weight class) and Antun Simunic (ranked 73 p4p, 139 weight class). Simunic has chosen Monster 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 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Glover Levangasti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Antun Simunic!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simunic throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Simunic throws a jab but it's blocked by Levangasti.
Simunic throws a front kick aimed at Levangasti's knee but Levangasti avoids it well.
Crunch! Levangasti slams his shin into Simunic's torso.
Simunic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Simunic misses the shot to the body.
Levangasti misses with an uppercut
and Simunic counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice shot lands for Simunic.
It looks like Glover Levangasti has been cut.
Levangasti walks into a left hand.
Levangasti avoids the body shot from Simunic.
A looping hook to the body misses from Simunic. Levangasti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Simunic swinging wildly here.
Levangasti walks forward, straight into a front kick from Simunic.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Levangasti blocks the body kick.
Levangasti has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Slaughterhouse in the buildup to the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levangasti shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Simunic has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Levangasti is working away from the top position though.
Levangasti lands strikes from half guard.
Levangasti throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Levangasti has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Simunic tries to get to full guard but Levangasti has control of the leg.
Simunic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Levangasti. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Levangasti is trying to control. Simunic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Levangasti is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Levangasti seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Simunic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Levangasti lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Simunic is trying to maintain the position but Levangasti is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Levangasti lands a nice short elbow.
Levangasti missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Levangasti is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Levangasti seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Simunic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Simunic felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Levangasti frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Levangasti with the ground and pound from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levangasti sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
A big strike lands for Levangasti! That's really hurt Simunic and he's turned his back - Levangasti keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Levangasti jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Glover Levangasti!
An out of breath Glover Levangasti 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ispa Mfer (ranked 649 p4p, 1046 weight class) and Michal Sykora (ranked 47 p4p, 74 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Ispa Mfer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michal Sykora!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mfer has Sykora up against the cage in a clinch.
Mfer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sykora takes a shot to the head.
Mfer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sykora scores with a shoulder strike.
Sykora throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mfers head.
Mfer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mfer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mfer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mfer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sykora is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mfer is defending well for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mfer.
I was talking to Mfer's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sykora misses with an elbow over the top.
Mfer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mfer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sykora doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mfer blocks an elbow strike.
Sykora lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mfer backwards.
Mfer lands with a short shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mfer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mfer misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sykora.
Mfer scores with a shoulder strike.
Sykora misses with a knee to the head.
Mfer working aggressively here.
A short body shot lands from Mfer as the two fighters clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mfer.
Sykora misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mfer.
Mfer is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sykora is keeping busy.
Sykora lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mfer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sykora tries to land a knee to the head but Mfer blocks with his arms.
Mfer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mfer blocking some punches.
Sykora lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mfer just leaning against Sykora, taking a breather.
Mfer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sykora's elbow.
Mfer misses with a short punch on the inside.
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!
A left hand lands to the body for Mfer.
Sykora prevents a body shot from Mfer.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mfer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sykora tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sykora is trying to stall.
Sykora misses with a knee to the head.
Mfer can't find room to land a body shot as Sykora controls the action.
Mfer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sykora takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Mfer scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Mfer fails to land.
Sykora throws a punch but it's blocked by Mfer.
Mfer holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mfer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sykora backwards.
Sykora using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mfer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mfer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sykora's elbow.
Sykora swings wildly with an uppercut but Mfer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mfer misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sykora tries to land knees in the clinch but Mfer avoids the damage to the body.
Sykora takes a shot to the head.
Sykora lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mfer stalling.
Mfer scores with a shoulder strike.
Mfer lands a nice shot to the body.
Mfer can't find room to land a body shot as Sykora controls the action.
Sykora misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Mfer fails to land.
Sykora has a couple of punches blocked by Mfer.
Sykora tries to land a knee to the head but Mfer blocks with his arms.
Sykora gets through Mfer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mfer leaning his opponent against the cage.
Sykora tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mfer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sykora backwards.
Mfer working aggressively here.
Sykora throws a punch but it's blocked by Mfer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mfer lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mfer.
A head punch on the inside from Mfer fails to land.
Sykora lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sykora connects with a knee to the head.
Mfer pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mfer misses with a hook from the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mfer will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sykora up against the cage.
Sykora misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mfer.
Sykora connects with a knee to the head.
Sykora blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mfer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sykora struggles to land a body shot inside as Mfer controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mfer.
Sykora tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sykora with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ispa Mfer dominated that round.
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.
Sykora throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mfer ducks under a wild hook from Sykora.
Mfer slips a jab from Sykora.
Sykora tries to clinch but Mfer is having none of it.
Mfer moves into the clinch successfully.
Mfer is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Mfer lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Mfer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mfer blocking some punches.
Mfer pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mfer is struggling to control the position.
Mfer gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer tries to work over Sykora's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sykora has a couple of punches blocked by Mfer.
Sykora swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sykora tries a knee to the head but Mfer blocks it.
Mfer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sykora backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mfer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mfer blocks an uppercut.
Sykora can't find room to land a body shot as Mfer controls the action.
A short left from Mfer.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mfer.
Mfer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Mfer.
Sykora blocking some punches.
Sykora with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mfer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sykora can do to turn this around?
A short right from Mfer.
Mfer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sykora connects with a knee to the head.
Sykora throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mfer avoiding damage as Sykora throws knees to the body.
Mfer pushes Sykora back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Mfer.
Sykora is breathing heavily.
Mfer lands a body shot.
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!
Mfer lands a hook that snaps the head of Sykora backwards.
Mfer lands a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Mfer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mfer cracks Sykora with a nice body shot.
Sykora takes a shot to the head.
Mfer lands a shoulder strike.
Mfer lands a nice uppercut.
 Sykora is rocked!
A nice right hand lands inside from Mfer.
Sykora is still on wobbly legs! Can Mfer finish him?
Ispa Mfer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sykora misses with a punch on the inside.
Sykora seems to have recovered his senses.
Sykora misses with a knee strike.
Sykora tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mfer's elbow.
Sykora tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mfer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sykora.
Mfer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mfer lands a body punch.
Mfer lands with a left to the head.
Mfer taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mfer blocking some punches.
Mfer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sykora backwards.
Sykora being controlled against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Mfer scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mfer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Mfer - that landed with a thud.
Mfer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mfer taking a breather.
Sykora tries a body shot but Mfer blocks it.
Mfer avoiding damage as Sykora throws knees to the body.
Mfer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mfer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mfer.
Mfer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mfer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mfer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sykoras head.
A short right from Mfer on the inside.
Mfer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sykora lands a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mfer digs a right hand underneath Sykora's ribcage. Sykora let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mfer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sykora backwards.
Mfer unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Sykora! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Mfer is unloading with more strikes now! Sykora drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ispa Mfer!
Ispa Mfer took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simon Gustafsson (ranked 753 p4p, 820 weight class) and Ralph McGuire (ranked 113 p4p, 128 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying McGuire's choice of entrance music: Confederate Railroad - Daddy Never Was The Cadillac Kind. Ralph McGuire acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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 35 - 29 - 0, fighting out of London, Simon Gustafsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ralph McGuire!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gustafsson avoids the head kick by McGuire.
As McGuire looks to move away, Gustafsson throws a big counter combo but McGuire just gets out of the way.
McGuire swings for the body but Gustafsson moves out of range.
Gustafsson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McGuire avoids it really well and circles away.
McGuire throws a hook but Gustafsson avoids it easily.
Gustafsson attempts a counter takedown but McGuire avoids it well and moves away.
A nice leg kick from McGuire, right into the meat of the thigh.
The fighters circling - McGuire throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gustafsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGuire lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gustafsson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McGuire tries to avoid it but Gustafsson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McGuire to the ground. McGuire escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McGuire defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gustafsson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Gustafsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire misses with a double jab
and Gustafsson counters with a left and a right that stings McGuire.
Gustafsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gustafsson shoots in but no luck this time.
A head kick misses from McGuire.
As McGuire looks to move away, Gustafsson throws a big counter combo but McGuire just gets out of the way.
The fighters circle momentarily. McGuire darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
It looks like Simon Gustafsson has been cut.
Gustafsson closes this distance looking for a takedown but McGuire circles away.
Gustafsson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McGuire misses with an uppercut. Gustafsson saw that one coming.
McGuire misses with an uppercut
and Gustafsson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gustafsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! McGuire is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gustafsson, into his guard.
Gustafsson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gustafsson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but McGuire puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGuire prevents Gustafsson from improving his position.
Gustafsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McGuire pulls his head out easily.
Gustafsson is looking to improve his position.
Gustafsson actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Gustafsson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McGuire thows a left - swing and a miss!
McGuire thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gustafsson if he has to take too many more of those.
Gustafsson is breathing heavily.
Gustafsson dives in and grabs McGuire's left leg, looking for a takedown. McGuire pushes down on Gustafsson's head and hops out.
Gustafsson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McGuire drops Gustafsson with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Gustafsson looks back up at him and smiles so McGuire waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Gustafsson is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire lands with a thumping leg kick.
Oh Gustafsson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. McGuire engages and cracks Gustafsson with a massive lead left hook - Gustafsson tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! McGuire is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ralph McGuire!
A relieved looking Ralph McGuire thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank Morrison (ranked 30 p4p, 93 weight class) and Miami Vice (ranked 2 p4p, 13 weight class). Morrison comes to the cage accompanied by Dead By Daylight - Legion Theme. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Morrison!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Miami Vice!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morrison displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vice throws out the jab.
Vice lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vice on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Vice throws out a loose jab but Morrison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vice goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Morrison misses the shot to the body.
Morrison lands with an uppercut that bounces Vice off the cage and back into range.
Vice looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Morrison takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Morrison checks the leg kick nicely there.
Morrison looks to land a combination but Vice avoids it well.
Vice connects with a leg kick.
Vice on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Morrison digs a good body shot into Vice's ribs.
Morrison misses with an uppercut.
Vice throws a big shot that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good exchange - Morrison coming out on top.
Vice pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Vice dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Morrison. That did some damage!
Morrison misses with a straight left.
Morrison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vice with the inside leg kick.
Morrison lands a slapping body shot.
Vice buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Morrison looks to land a left hand but Vice moved out of range nicely.
Vice looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Morrison takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Miami Vice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morrison takes a swing at Vice's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Vice misses the target.
Morrison was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Morrison checks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Vice misses.
Vice takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Vice misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Morrison makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Morrison will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Morrison misses with a looping right.
Morrison shoots for a takedown but Vice saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Morrison misses with a series of wild punches.
Vice throws a low kick but it's checked well by Morrison.
Morrison misses with a looping right.
We've been hearing reports that Morrison has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
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!
Morrison feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vices jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Vice 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrison moves out of range as Vice throws a body kick.
Morrison was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jab from Vice.
Vice throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Morrison sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Miami Vice is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab from Vice.
Morrison takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Vice misses with a body shot.
Vice throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Morrison sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vice moves forwards but Morrison connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vice misses with a low kick.
Vice fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Morrison lands with an overhand left.
Morrison uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Vice slips under a jab from Morrison.
Vice throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Morrison on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Morrison throws the left hand but Vice avoids the punch easily.
Vice closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Vice connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Morrison's hands.
Vice steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morrison.
Morrison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vice moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vice's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Morrison connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vice scrambles back to his feet.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Morrison.
Morrison fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Morrison misses with the ground and pound.
Vice regains half guard there - taking advantage of Morrison's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Morrison missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Morrison lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morrison sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vice defending well though.
Morrison is keen to just control but Vice is a slippery customer.
Vice is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Morrison's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Morrison's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrison is really stuck here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vice tries to get the hooks in deep but Morrison pushed the leg off.
Morrison tries to roll but Vice sticks to his back.
Morrison trying to control the action but Vice just sinks the hooks in.
Morrison tries to break free.
Morrison trying to control but not successfully.
Morrison tries to break free.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vice not allowing Morrison to control his hands.
Morrison has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Frank Morrison will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Morrison throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vice sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vice tries a quick counter leg kick but Morrison is wise to it.
Sloppy strikes from Morrison. Those never looked like landing.
Vice throws a jab when Morrison was well out of range.
Morrison swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Morrison moves out of range of the strikes.
Morrison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vice flicks out a counter leg kick but Morrison steps away.
Vice shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Morrison moves out of range as Vice throws a body kick.
Vice keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morrison thuds his right hand into Vice's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Vice scores with a crisp jab that stopped Morrison in his tracks.
Vice fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Morrison is out of range.
Morrison throwing a counter right hand but Vice manages to avoid it.
Vice slips under a jab.
Vice throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A quick step to the side and Morrison tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vice throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Morrison sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Morrison with a hook.
Vice slips under a jab.
Vice finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Morrison throwing a counter right hand but Vice manages to avoid it.
Morrison shoots in and bounces Vice off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vice preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison throws an elbow that misses. Vice uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Morrison's guard. Nice move by Vice!
Morrison is pulling down on Vice's head. It's preventing any offense from Vice, at least for the moment.
Morrison trying to control the position.
Morrison wants to control but Vice passes easily into half guard.
Morrison is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrison holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Morrison is trying to maintain the position but Vice is very close to passing his half guard.
Morrison is positioning himself well to prevent Vice advancing to mount.
Vice is thwarting Morrison's attempts to control the position.
Morrison desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrison tries to get to full guard but Vice has control of the leg.
Morrison is working hard here to advance position.
Morrison regains full guard. Nicely done.
Morrison looking to control.
Vice stopping the sweep attempt from Morrison.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Morrison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vice manages to avoid it.
Morrison is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vice with the inside leg kick.
Vice throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice shot by Vice.
Morrison blocks a jab.
It looked like Morrison was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Vice missing with a left hand there. Morrison was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Morrison is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Vice goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vice thuds his right hand into Morrison's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Vice is looking to chop away at Morrison's legs.
The fighters circling - Vice throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vice misses with a low kick.
Nice shot by Vice.
Morrison cracks a nice hook into Vice's ribs.
Vice lands a jab to Morrison's midsection.
Vice takes one to the chin there.
Morrison lands a body shot.
Morrison drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vice thumps Morrison with a low kick.
Morrison shoots in but Vice avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Miami Vice will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Morrison missing with a left hand there. Vice was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morrison. Vice does a little dance to reset his feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vice.
Morrison slips a jab from Vice.
Vice catches Morrison with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Morrison looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vice is fending him off so far but Morrison persists. Nope, Vice circles away and we're back to standing.
Morrison has a takedown stuffed.
Vice throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Morrison shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Vice manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Morrison is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Morrison makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Vice avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Morrison throws an elbow that misses. Vice uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Morrison's guard. Nice move by Vice!
Morrison wants to sweep here but Vice controlling him for the moment.
Morrison trying to keep a closed guard but Vice is proving a slippery customer.
Morrison seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Vice sitting in guard here, content to control.
Morrison looking for a sweep. Not yet Morrison, not yet.
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.
Morrison controls Vice momentarily but Vice frees himself.
Morrison wants to sweep here but Vice controlling him for the moment.
Morrison wants to improve his position but instead Vice has moved into half guard.
Morrison is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Morrison is trying to maintain the position but Vice is very close to passing his half guard.
Morrison wants to improve his position but Vice is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Vice jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Morrison fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Morrison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vice throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Morrison is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Morrison is defended easily by Vice.
It seemed like Vice was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vice misses with an uppercut.
Morrison uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vice has time to react.
Morrison connects with a single shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrison scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Vice throws a hook to the side of Morrison's head but Morrison sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Miami Vice seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slapping body kick lands there for Vice.
Vice takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Morrison throws a looping overhand right but Vice ducks down to avoid it.
Vice flicks out a counter leg kick but Morrison steps away.
Morrison slips under a jab from Vice.
Vice scores with a jab. Morrison acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Morrison connects with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vice throws a solid leg kick but Morrison takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Vice.
Morrison feinted with a counter takedown.
Vice swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vice bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Vice on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Morrison moves out of range of the leg kick from Vice.
Morrison moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Morrison takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Vice lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Morrison looks to throw the jab but Vice is out of range.
Morrison throws a series of punches but Vice avoids them all with ease.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Miami Vice just about did enough to take it.
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.
A swing and a miss from Vice.
A punch combination from Morrison misses.
Morrison checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Morrison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vice was well out of range. Poor timing from Morrison.
Morrison misses with a body punch
and Vice counters with a straight right hand.
Vice throws a front kick aimed at Morrison's knee but Morrison avoids it well.
Vice lets loose with a powerful body kick. Morrison will feel that in the morning.
Morrison is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Morrison looks to land a right hand but Vice moved out of range.
Morrison walks into a stiff left hand from Vice.
Morrison throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vice avoids the body shot from Morrison.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vice takes one to the chin there.
Morrison looks to score with a jab to the body but Vice is just out of range.
Morrison staying out of range there.
Morrison slips under a jab from Vice.
Morrison is looking to counter punch.
Morrison throws a body punch but Vice moves out of range.
Morrison thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vice bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Morrison's head.
Morrison ducks under a wild hook from Vice.
Morrison misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Vice misses its intended target.
Morrison swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Morrison lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Morrison.
Morrison steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vice.
A counter left hand to the body from Morrison misses its target.
Vice tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Morrison digs a good hook to Vice's body.
Vice is looking to score with low kicks.
Vice throws a hook but Morrison avoids it easily.
Vice takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vice on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Morrison shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vice pinned against the cage. Vice gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vice scores with the left hand. Morrison knows he should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vice fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Morrison is out of range.
Morrison darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vice lunges at Morrison with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Morrison's hand.
Morrison scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vice in his tracks.
Morrison blocks a jab.
Morrison closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Vice pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vice slips a jab from Morrison.
Vice just misses with a punch to the body.
Morrison blocks a low kick nicely.
Vice scores with the left hand. Morrison knows he should have avoided that one.
Vice slips under a jab from Morrison.
Vice misses with an attempted mid kick.
Morrison sizes up Vice with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Vice thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Morrison if he has to take too many more of those.
Morrison loads up on a big right hand but Vice slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vice throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Vice has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vice walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vice connects with a leg kick.
Vice misses with an uppercut. Morrison saw that one coming.
Vice chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Morrison avoids a kick to the body.
Morrison misses the jab.
Morrison has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vice.
Vice stuns Morrison with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vice with a nice cross.
Vice attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Morrison misses with a hook.
Morrison moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Morrison lands a really nice looking cross but Vice seems unphased.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some bone on bone action there as Morrison checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Morrison throwing a counter right hand but Vice manages to avoid it.
Vice tries to move into range but Morrison moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vice misses the jab.
Vice misses with a leg kick
and Morrison makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morrison. Vice does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vice keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morrison tests Vice's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vice wants to slow Morrison down by chopping away at his legs.
Morrison seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Vice throws out a loose jab but Morrison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morrison is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Morrison throws an overhand right that lands on Vice's shoulder, as Vice tries to avoid the shot.
Morrison looks to land a left hand but Vice moved out of range nicely.
Good work by Morrison as he checks the leg kick.
Morrison checks the leg kick.
Vice throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Morrison avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vice uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morrison.
Vice throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Morrison swings for the body but Vice moves out of range.
Vice throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Miami Vice will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Vice fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Morrison checks it well.
Morrison is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vice sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Good leg kick by Vice.
Vice chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Vice throws a looping overhand right but Morrison ducks down to avoid it.
Vice connects with a solid leg kick.
Morrison throws a lazy right hand but Vice sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Morrison shoots in looking for a takedown but Vice manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Morrison's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Morrison 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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morrison. Vice does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vice thinks about the counter body kick.
Vice throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Vice - that will leave a mark!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vice throws a body shot but no joy.
Vice throws a body kick that misses.
Morrison cracks Vice with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Vice throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Morrison smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Morrison looks to score with a jab to the body but Vice is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vice uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morrison.
Morrison slips a straight right by Vice.
Morrison blocks a jab.
Morrison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vice attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A big left from Vice misses.
Morrison jabs Vice to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Morrison moves out of range as Vice strikes.
Vice misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morrison.
Vice scores with a crisp jab that stopped Morrison in his tracks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vice.
Good leg kick by Vice.
Morrison takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A big left from Morrison misses.
Morrison throws a jab but it's blocked by Vice.
Morrison swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vice throws a leg kick that is checked
so Morrison counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morrison wants to control from the top but Vice keeps moving.
Morrison throws an elbow that misses. Vice uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Morrison's guard. Nice move by Vice!
Vice being controlled here momentarily.
Morrison looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vice is one step ahead there.
Morrison is trying to hold Vice in close to prevent damage but Vice has managed to pass into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrison trying to control here.
Morrison is looking to improve his position.
Vice tries to pass to full mount but Morrison defends it.
Frank Morrison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Morrison keeping hold of Vice's head, controlling as best he can.
Morrison is looking for a sweep. Vice is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Morrison works his way to full guard. Good work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Morrison tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Morrison wants to improve his position but instead Vice has moved into half guard.
Miami Vice is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Morrison is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miami Vice comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vice has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Miami Vice!
Miami Vice is the new welterweight champion!
Miami Vice seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Frank Morrison stepped up to the mic, saying 'This is no place for cowards'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Choke (ranked 79 p4p, 237 weight class) and Duck Dodgers (ranked 12 p4p, 35 weight class). Duck Dodgers acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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 27 - 14 - 1, fighting out of London, David Choke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Duck Dodgers!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dodgers looks to throw a body kick
and Choke holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Dodgers scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dodgers works on Choke's body with a couple of short punches.
A hook to the body from Dodgers.
Dodgers swings wildly with an uppercut but Choke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Choke has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Dodgers lands a body shot in the clinch.
Choke is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dodgers stalling.
Dodgers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Choke jumps into guard, dragging Dodgers to the mat.
Dodgers works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dodgers passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Choke!
Dodgers controlling the position easily from mount.
Dodgers wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Choke is looking to improve his position but Dodgers isn't that keen on the idea.
Dodgers content just to control the position here.
Dodgers prevents Choke from getting the reversal.
Choke gets back to half guard.
Choke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dodgers passes to full mount!
Choke is looking to improve his position but Dodgers isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Choke regains half guard.
Choke has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Dodgers escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Dodgers!
Dodgers is staying tight to Choke's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Dodgers is continuing to stall.
Choke tries to bench press Dodgers off him but Dodgers keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dodgers is looking to take a break and control but Choke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Choke is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Choke's face as Dodgers controls the position.
Choke is looking for a sweep.
Choke manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Choke is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dodgers is just riding it out for now. Choke eventually gives up the hold.
Choke is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Dodgers reverses the position - he's now on top in Choke's guard.
Choke throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Dodgers escapes and throws Choke's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Choke is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dodgers taking a breather here.
Choke prevents Dodgers from moving into mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Duck Dodgers dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dodgers looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dodgers turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dodgers fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Choke, pushing him back against the cage.
Choke blocks an uppercut.
Choke's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Choke takes a shot to the head.
Choke tries to score a body lock takedown but Dodgers shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dodgers lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, Dodgers scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dodgers stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Choke has Dodgers pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dodgers manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dodgers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Choke backwards.
Dodgers scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dodgers is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Choke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Choke has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dodgers avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Choke is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dodgers pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dodgers throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chokes head.
Choke's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dodgers lands a right hand.
Choke jumps guard but Dodgers stands there with Choke around his waist. Choke gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dodgers lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dodgers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Duck Dodgers seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dodgers is leaning against Choke and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Dodgers.
Dodgers taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Choke is looking for a takedown.
Dodgers is working Choke over against the cage.
A short right from Dodgers.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dodgers.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dodgers.
Choke is rocked!
Dodgers lands with a right to the head.
Oh Choke is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dodgers softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Choke is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dodgers pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Choke seems to have got his legs back now.
Dodgers lands a nice uppercut.
Dodgers lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Choke backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Dodgers.
Dodgers scores with a shoulder strike.
Choke takes a shot to the head.
Dodgers scores with a shot to the side of Choke's head.
A short left from Dodgers.
A short right from Dodgers on the inside.
Nice body punch from Dodgers - that landed with a thud.
Dodgers lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dodgers softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dodgers is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Dodgers gets through Choke's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dodgers avoiding damage.
Dodgers taking a breather.
Dodgers lands with a short shot to the head.
Choke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dodgers working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dodgers.
Choke avoids a wild elbow strike from Dodgers.
Dodgers lands a shot to the body.
Choke looking for a takedown.
Dodgers pushes Choke back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dodgers stalling against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Dodgers scores with a nice short uppercut.
A body shot lands from Dodgers.
Dodgers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Choke backwards.
Still in the clinch, Dodgers scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dodgers lands a nice uppercut.
Dodgers lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dodgers.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short uppercut from Dodgers.
Dodgers is struggling to control the position.
Dodgers stalling against the cage.
Choke is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dodgers gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Dodgers scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dodgers has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Choke seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dodgers can turn it around.
Dodgers tries to throw a body punch but Choke avoids it by throwing Dodgers back against the cage.
Dodgers is leaning against Choke and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dodgers lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dodgers softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dodgers lands a shoulder strike.
Dodgers lands a big right hand that drops Choke! The killer instinct kicks in and Dodgers finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Dodgers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Duck Dodgers!
A victorious Duck Dodgers thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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