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WVT 209: Anderson v Hightower PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Goldberg (ranked 18076 p4p, 2884 weight class) and Jack Reaper (ranked 354 p4p, 156 weight class). Bill Goldberg has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 43 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bill Goldberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Reaper!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab by Reaper.
 It looks like Bill Goldberg has been cut.
Goldberg takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
and Reaper counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Goldberg! He's just covering up as Reaper starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Reaper!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Denis Denisov (ranked 2978 p4p, 2956 weight class) and Bradley Brunswick Jr (ranked 319 p4p, 317 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Denis Denisov has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Denis Denisov seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Good wrestling
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 35 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Denis Denisov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 17 - 2, fighting out of London, Bradley Brunswick Jr!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Denisov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Brunswick Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Denisov closes the distance and clinches.
Brunswick Jr breaks from the clinch.
Brunswick Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Denisov throws a head kick but Brunswick Jr moves out of range.
Denisov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brunswick Jr.
Brunswick Jr throws the left hand but Denisov avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Denisov is defended easily by Brunswick Jr.
Denisov misses the body punch
and Brunswick Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denisov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Some wild striking there from Denisov.
Denisov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brunswick Jr can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Denisov.
Brunswick Jr is trying to get back to half guard.
Denisov looking to control but instead Brunswick Jr has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Denisov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Denisov lands strikes from half guard.
Brunswick Jr is trying to maintain the position but Denisov is very close to passing his half guard.
Denisov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Denisov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Brunswick Jr is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Denisov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Brunswick Jr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Denisov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brunswick Jr keeps working.
Brunswick Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
Denisov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brunswick Jr's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Denisov prevents Brunswick Jr from improving his position.
Brunswick Jr avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Denisov.
Denisov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Brunswick Jr is looking to control Denisov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brunswick Jr avoid being mounted?
Denisov drops an elbow to the side of Brunswick Jr's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Denisov 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Denisov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Brunswick Jr is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Denisov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Denisov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Denisov 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.
Brunswick Jr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Brunswick Jr.
Brunswick Jr keeping moving, preventing Denisov from controlling successfully.
Denisov postures up in Brunswick Jr's guard and throws a big left but Brunswick Jr blocks it.
Denisov scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Denisov connects with a couple of short punches.
Denisov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Denisov landing some decent shots from guard.
Denisov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Brunswick Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Denisov.
Denisov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Denisov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Denisov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Denisov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Denisov postures up and lands a big shot to Brunswick Jr's brow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Denis Denisov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Brunswick Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Denisov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brunswick Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brunswick Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Denisov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Denisov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A cross from Denisov lands.
Brunswick Jr thuds a left hand into Denisov's body.
Brunswick Jr keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Denisov moves out of range as Brunswick Jr throws a body kick.
Denisov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Brunswick Jr counters with a left to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Brunswick Jr. No joy for Denisov on that attempt.
Brunswick Jr is trying to counter with his kicks.
Denisov misses with a double jab
letting Brunswick Jr counter with a right hand.
Denis Denisov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brunswick Jr loads up on a big right hand but Denisov slips the punch.
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!
Denisov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Brunswick Jr sprawls well initially but Denisov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Denisov lands with a punch from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Denisov drops an elbow to the side of Brunswick Jr's head.
Denisov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Denisov slips a nice elbow through Brunswick Jr's hands, connecting with Brunswick Jr's forehead.
Denisov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Brunswick Jr knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Denisov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brunswick Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Denisov throws a strike but Brunswick Jr avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Brunswick Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Denisov.
Denisov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brunswick Jr can do to turn this around?
Denisov advances position into side control!
Brunswick Jr gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Brunswick Jr avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Denisov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brunswick Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Denisov sits in half guard.
Brunswick Jr wants to control but Denisov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Denisov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Denisov throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Brunswick Jr to regain full guard.
Denisov stopping the sweep attempt from Brunswick Jr.
Brunswick Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Denisov manages to get himself to full guard.
Denisov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brunswick Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Denisov.
Brunswick Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Denisov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brunswick Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Denisov.
Brunswick Jr controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Denis Denisov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Denisov can't keep his opponent in guard - Brunswick Jr advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Denisov manages to get to full guard.
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.
Denisov has his hands on Brunswick Jr's head, controlling the position.
Brunswick Jr won't allow Denisov to sweep him here.
Brunswick Jr stays in close to Denisov's body and controls the position.
Denisov throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Denisov strikes from his own guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brunswick Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Brunswick Jr connects with a high kick.
Brunswick Jr takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Brunswick Jr.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bradley Brunswick Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Brunswick Jr takes a swing at Denisov's ribcage but misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Denisov.
Denisov tries to close the distance and clinch but Brunswick Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Denisov rushes Brunswick Jr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Brunswick Jr breaks the clinch.
Brunswick Jr misses with a head kick.
Denisov closes the distance and clinches.
Brunswick Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Denisov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Brunswick Jr smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brunswick Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Denisov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Denisov throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Brunswick Jr counter with a right hand.
Denisov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Denisov backing away here, and Brunswick Jr unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Denis Denisov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Denisov has closed the distance and engaged Brunswick Jr in a clinch.
Brunswick Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Denisov scores with a punch to the head.
Brunswick Jr misses with a straight right.
Brunswick Jr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Denisov under the eye.
Denisov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brunswick Jr throws out the jab.
Brunswick Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Denisov manages to avoid it.
Denisov misses with a double jab
letting Brunswick Jr counter with a right hand.
Denisov tries to clinch up but Brunswick Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Brunswick Jr throws out a counter right but Denisov avoids it with no problem.
Denisov misses with a series of wild punches.
Denisov tries to clinch there but Brunswick Jr circles away.
A nice side step and Brunswick Jr releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Brunswick Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Denisov was well out of range. Poor timing from Brunswick Jr.
Denisov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brunswick Jr.
Denisov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brunswick Jr pinned against the cage. Brunswick Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denis Denisov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brunswick Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Brunswick Jr connects with a high kick.
Denisov tries to clinch there but Brunswick Jr circles away.
Brunswick Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brunswick Jr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Denisov moves away from the strike by Brunswick Jr.
Denisov tries to clinch up.
Brunswick Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Denisov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Denisov.
Denisov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brunswick Jr is fending him off so far but Denisov persists. Nope, Brunswick Jr circles away and we're back to standing.
Denisov is looking to clinch but Brunswick Jr is avoiding it.
Denisov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brunswick Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Denisov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brunswick Jr.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Denisov works Brunswick Jr's body with a nice hook.
Denisov blocks a head kick by Brunswick Jr.
Denisov shoots in but Brunswick Jr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Denisov fails with a takedown attempt.
Brunswick Jr appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Brunswick Jr misses with a kick to the body.
Brunswick Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Denisov moves out of range easily.
Denisov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Denisov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brunswick Jr but Brunswick Jr pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Denisov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brunswick Jr as he avoids it easily.
Brunswick Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Denisov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brunswick Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It seemed like Brunswick Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Denisov shoots in for a takedown but Brunswick Jr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Brunswick Jr appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brunswick Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Brunswick Jr! But no joy.
Brunswick Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Denisov throws a nice looking combination but Brunswick Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bradley Brunswick Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Denisov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bradley Brunswick Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brunswick Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Brunswick Jr.
Denisov throws a head kick but Brunswick Jr moves out of range.
Denisov is looking to land body kicks.
Denisov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Denisov is trying to pull guard but Brunswick Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Brunswick Jr stalling.
Denisov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Brunswick Jr.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bradley Brunswick Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Brunswick Jr has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bradley Brunswick Jr!
A relieved looking Bradley Brunswick Jr 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shichiroji San (ranked 1839 p4p, 1622 weight class) and Bagel Boss (ranked 244 p4p, 221 weight class). Boss is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by 6 Foot 7 Foot. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shichiroji San!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 27 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bagel Boss!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boss avoids a kick to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Boss darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Boss scores with a nice right hand.
San throws out a loose jab but Boss uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boss slips under a jab.
Boss throws a nice looking combination but San bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boss with a body punch. A glancing blow.
San just misses with a punch to the body.
Boss throws out a counter right but San avoids it with no problem.
Boss defending well as San loads up on a big left hand.
San throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
San tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boss swats him away and circles back towards the center.
San fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The fighters circling - Boss throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
San misses with a looping left.
San uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
San misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boss misses with a low kick.
San lands a nice shot that snaps Boss's head back.
 It looks like Bagel Boss has been cut.
San takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It looked like San was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bagel Boss is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
San moves away from the strike by Boss.
Boss avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jab, jab by Boss - just one landing.
Boss uses good head movement to avoid the hook from San.
Boss takes a head kick and keeps coming.
San misses with a body shot.
Boss unleashes a big counter combination but San bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've been hearing reports that San has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Boss uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
San fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The fighters circling - San throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
San connects with a body shot that sends Boss's belly button to the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boss lands with an uppercut that bounces San off the cage and back into range.
San misses with a straight left.
Boss fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boss swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Boss misses.
San was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Boss moves out of range as San strikes.
Boss throws a hook but San blocks it.
Boss lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Boss swings away with a leg kick that misses.
San ducks under a wild hook from Boss.
San wants to clinch up but Boss keeps it at a distance.
San misses with an uppercut. Boss saw that one coming.
San misses with the combination.
Boss throws a jab when San was well out of range.
Boss jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boss is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
San throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Boss to counter with a crisp jab.
Boss cracks San on the jaw with a powerful right hand and San falls backwards against the cage. Boss follows up with more strikes that drop San to his knees. Boss keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save San! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bagel Boss!
A victorious Bagel Boss thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Shichiroji San was interviewed post fight and said 'It's all about life lessons'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Panda Aorigele (ranked 1702 p4p, 1513 weight class) and Isopaa Mfer (ranked 105 p4p, 94 weight class). Aorigele comes to the cage accompanied by Mama Said Knock You Out. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 40 - 30 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Panda Aorigele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Isopaa Mfer!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aorigele closes the distance but Mfer moves to the side
and Mfer counters with a left and a right that stings Aorigele.
Mfer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aorigele moves away.
Aorigele is looking to counter punch.
Mfer throws a lazy uppercut
and Aorigele makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mfer tries to keep at a distance but Aorigele has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mfer wants a takedown but no success here.
A short left from Aorigele.
Aorigele swings away with an uppercut that misses.
I was talking to Aorigele's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mfer slows down the pace here.
Aorigele misses with some punches.
Aorigele throws a head punch that misses.
Aorigele misses with a punch to the body.
Mfer controlling the action here for a moment.
Mfer lands a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mfer misses with a punch on the inside.
Mfer has Aorigele pushed against the cage.
Aorigele blocks a body shot from Mfer.
Mfer throws a punch but it's blocked by Aorigele.
Nice body punch from Aorigele - that landed with a thud.
Mfer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mfer lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mfer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Aorigele misses with a body punch.
Mfer tries to stall but Aorigele uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mfer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Aorigele fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aorigele working aggressively here.
Mfer has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Aorigele seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Mfer can turn it around.
Mfer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aorigele is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Aorigele blocking some punches.
Aorigele is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mfer is keeping busy.
Mfer gets through Aorigele's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Aorigele manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Aorigele misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mfer blocks an uppercut.
Mfer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Aorigele misses with a body punch.
Mfer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mfer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mfer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mfer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aorigele misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aorigele misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Aorigele fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mfer.
Aorigele swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mfer tries a body shot but Aorigele blocks it.
Aorigele is fighting off a takedown attempt but Mfer is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Aorigele to the mat. Aorigele regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Mfer slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Aorigele keeping moving, preventing Mfer from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aorigele looking to control.
Mfer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Aorigele wants to sweep here but Mfer controlling him for the moment.
Mfer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mfer bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Aorigele! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
It looks like Panda Aorigele has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mfer stands and steps away. Aorigele gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Isopaa Mfer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Panda Aorigele's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mfer jabs Aorigele to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mfer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aorigele.
Mfer shoots in but Aorigele avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mfer cracks Aorigele with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mfer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Aorigele finds it's way round the side to connect with Mfer's head.
Mfer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
and Mfer counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Aorigele! He's just covering up as Mfer starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Isopaa Mfer!
Isopaa Mfer 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Richard Cheese (ranked 967 p4p, 911 weight class) and Miguel Azevedo Souza (ranked 122 p4p, 116 weight class). Cheese comes to the cage accompanied by Rape Me. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richard Cheese!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Miguel Azevedo Souza!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cheese is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Azevedo Souza.
Cheese misses with a straight right.
Cheese takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Azevedo Souza jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cheese ducks under a wild hook from Azevedo Souza.
Cheese is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza throws out a loose jab but Cheese uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cheese circles away from the clinch attempt.
Azevedo Souza 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo Souza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cheese swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cheese throws a low kick but Azevedo Souza avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azevedo Souza avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Azevedo Souza swings widly with a right hand
and Cheese counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Azevedo Souza throws a right hand that Cheese ducks under and follows up with a left that Cheese also avoids with ease.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cheese looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cheese wants to clinch.
Cheese slips a jab and a cross from Azevedo Souza.
It looked like Cheese wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Azevedo Souza on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cheese. Cheese obviously looking to wear him down.
Cheese clinches up with Azevedo Souza and pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo Souza lands a left hand.
Cheese swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Azevedo Souza prevents a body shot from Cheese.
Cheese tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Azevedo Souza's elbow.
Cheese lands a left hand that snaps the head of Azevedo Souza backwards.
Cheese tries to work over Azevedo Souza's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Azevedo Souza goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Cheese scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cheese's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Azevedo Souza lands a jab to the nose.
Azevedo Souza displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cheese throws out the jab.
Azevedo Souza just misses with a punch to the body.
Azevedo Souza throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo Souza gets a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cheese controlling the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Azevedo Souza trying to advance position but Cheese counters by regaining guard.
Cheese not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Azevedo Souza wants to control from the top but Cheese keeps moving.
Azevedo Souza trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Cheese manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo Souza working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Cheese has passed into half guard!
Azevedo Souza wants to sweep but Cheese has passed to side control!
Azevedo Souza is looking to reverse the position.
Cheese working away.
Cheese thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Azevedo Souza struggling a bit here.
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 Richard Cheese will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Cheese throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cheese swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cheese slips a jab from Azevedo Souza.
Cheese lands a lovely overhand right.
Cheese misses with a body shot.
Azevedo Souza drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cheese defends it well.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Cheese.
Azevedo Souza looks to land a left hand but Cheese moved out of range nicely.
Cheese is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheese takes a swing at Azevedo Souza's ribcage but misses.
Azevedo Souza throws an off balance right hand
and Azevedo Souza takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cheese throws the left hand but Azevedo Souza avoids the punch easily.
Azevedo Souza closes the distance but Cheese moves to the side
and Cheese counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cheese. Azevedo Souza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cheese moves in looking to clinch but Azevedo Souza pushes him off.
Azevedo Souza slips a straight right by Cheese.
Nice cross by Cheese.
Cheese is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cheese uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Azevedo Souza has time to react.
Cheese thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Azevedo Souza if he has to take too many more of those.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Cheese.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Azevedo Souza.
Cheese lands a jab-cross combination.
Cheese is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Azevedo Souza can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Azevedo Souza is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Azevedo Souza circles away from the clinch attempt
and Azevedo Souza counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Azevedo Souza looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cheese is trying to control but can't.
Cheese is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo Souza seems to be looking for submissions.
Azevedo Souza wants to work for an arm triangle but Cheese is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cheese tries to roll over but Azevedo Souza keeps him under control.
Azevedo Souza is stalling here. Cheese is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Azevedo Souza seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Cheese has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Azevedo Souza gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cheese is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Azevedo Souza!
Azevedo Souza sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Cheese trying to control the action but Azevedo Souza is working from the bottom.
Azevedo Souza moves into full guard.
Cheese sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Azevedo Souza looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cheese passes into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Cheese dominated that second 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Azevedo Souza misses with a takedown attempt - Cheese sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Azevedo Souza tries to clinch up but Cheese circles away and keeps his distance.
Cheese tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Azevedo Souza falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cheese counters with a right hand to the body.
Azevedo Souza tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheese misses with a body shot.
Cheese gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cheese has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Azevedo Souza can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azevedo Souza wants to control from the top but Cheese keeps moving.
Cheese trying to keep a closed guard but Azevedo Souza is proving a slippery customer.
Azevedo Souza stopping the sweep attempt from Cheese.
Azevedo Souza slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Cheese can't do much from the bottom here.
Miguel Azevedo Souza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Azevedo Souza wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cheese keeps working.
Cheese regains half guard.
Azevedo Souza perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Azevedo Souza trying to control from half guard but Cheese is working away.
Cheese is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Azevedo Souza's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Azevedo Souza's back!
Cheese is hanging on to Azevedo Souza's back as he tries to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo Souza trying to control the position but Cheese manages to sink in the hooks.
Azevedo Souza rolls, trying to escape but Cheese keeps control of the position.
Azevedo Souza is keeping busy.
Azevedo Souza trying to control the hands but Cheese won't let him.
Richard Cheese overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Azevedo Souza is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cheese tightening his grip on Azevedo Souza, looking for the choke.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Cheese's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Richard Cheese is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cheese gets his hands free as Azevedo Souza looks to control.
Azevedo Souza rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Cheese showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cheese has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Cheese!
An out of breath Richard Cheese 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vitali Kersikov I I (ranked 510 p4p, 868 weight class) and Vlad Tepes Iii (ranked 78 p4p, 129 weight class). Kersikov I I's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Sefa & Mr. Ivex - LSD Problem. Vlad Tepes Iii told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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34 - 22 - 2 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Vitali Kersikov I I!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 22 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vlad Tepes Iii!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Kersikov I I slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
It looks like Vlad Tepes Iii has been cut.
Tepes Iii shoots in and bounces Kersikov I I off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov I I pulls Tepes Iii in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov I I looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Tepes Iii puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kersikov I I controlling the position well.
Kersikov I I is trying to stand up here but Tepes Iii is controlling him well.
Tepes Iii wants to stand up but Kersikov I I manages to regain full guard.
Kersikov I I looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tepes Iii is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kersikov I I controlling Tepes Iii's posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov I I defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tepes Iii.
It looked like Kersikov I I wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tepes Iii defending well as Kersikov I I loads up on a big left hand.
Kersikov I I swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tepes Iii drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kersikov I I defends it well.
Kersikov I I throws a jab but it's blocked by Tepes Iii.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kersikov I I thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tepes Iii tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tepes Iii changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kersikov I I tries to avoid it but Tepes Iii manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kersikov I I to the ground. Kersikov I I escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kersikov I I quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Kersikov I I throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Tepes Iii counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kersikov I I is wriggling around but Tepes Iii manages to pass to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tepes Iii seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
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 Vitali Kersikov I I will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vlad Tepes Iii's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kersikov I I throws a big shot that misses.
Tepes Iii tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tepes Iii dives in for a single leg takedown but Kersikov I I sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It looked like Kersikov I I wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from Kersikov I I misses.
Tepes Iii with the counter takedown but Kersikov I I avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov I I connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov I I throws a leg kick
and Tepes Iii counters with a shoot takedown. Kersikov I I fights it but they end up in guard.
Kersikov I I is wriggling around but Tepes Iii manages to pass to half guard.
Kersikov I I wants to get back to full guard.
Kersikov I I keeping control of the position.
Kersikov I I wants to improve his position but Tepes Iii is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov I I is working hard here to advance position.
Tepes Iii has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Kersikov I I works to full guard.
Kersikov I I is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kersikov I I 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.
Kersikov I I has a closed guard, preventing Tepes Iii from standing up.
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.
Tepes Iii shoots for a takedown but Kersikov I I saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tepes Iii shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vitali Kersikov I I has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vlad Tepes Iii.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kersikov I I misses with a body shot.
Kersikov I I lunges at Tepes Iii with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tepes Iii's hand.
Kersikov I I throws an overhand right that lands on Tepes Iii's shoulder, as Tepes Iii tries to avoid the shot.
Kersikov I I is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tepes Iii can do to turn this around?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tepes Iii tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kersikov I I defends well and Tepes Iii ends up having to push Kersikov I I into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vitali Kersikov I I dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vlad Tepes Iii's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Tepes Iii avoids the body shot from Kersikov I I.
Kersikov I I pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kersikov I I throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tepes Iii counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kersikov I I manages to escape and get back to his feet!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tepes Iii or perhaps it was just good defense by Kersikov I I, which made it look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Kersikov I I throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tepes Iii fails with the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A slow jab from Kersikov I I misses its intended target.
Tepes Iii changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kersikov I I slaps away a takedown attempt from Tepes Iii, before circling back to the center of the mat.
It looked like Kersikov I I was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tepes Iii.
Vitali Kersikov I I has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vlad Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kersikov I I swivels and escapes.
Kersikov I I is looking to counter punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Kersikov I I as Tepes Iii shoots in.
Tepes Iii misses with a takedown
and Kersikov I I counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kersikov I I throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tepes Iii tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tepes Iii misses with a takedown
and Kersikov I I counters with a head kick that drops Tepes Iii to the mat! Tepes Iii scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Tepes Iii misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kersikov I I thinks about countering with a body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vitali Kersikov I I showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kersikov I I, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vitali Kersikov I I!
A relieved looking Vitali Kersikov I I 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Marek Cervenka (ranked 569 p4p, 513 weight class) and Paulo Roberto (ranked 75 p4p, 71 weight class). Roberto is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Samba de Roda. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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152
16 - 17 - 0 |
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29
149
18 - 10 - 2 |
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World class MT
Very quick |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marek Cervenka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Paulo Roberto!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cervenka dodges the punch combination from Roberto.
Cervenka throws a big shot that misses.
Roberto moves out of range of the strikes.
Cervenka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Roberto clinches.
Cervenka looking to throw knees to the head but Roberto is blocking nicely.
Roberto scores with a nice hook to the head.
Roberto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cervenka avoids a wild elbow strike from Roberto.
Roberto lands an uppercut.
Cervenka landing knees to the head.
Cervenka throws a punch but it's blocked by Roberto.
Cervenka blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Roberto fails to land.
Cervenka misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Roberto fails to land.
Cervenka prevents a body shot from Roberto.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roberto misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Cervenka fails to land.
Cervenka tries to land a knee to the head but Roberto blocks with his arms.
Roberto scores with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberto works on Cervenka's body with a couple of short punches.
Roberto lands with a right to the head.
Roberto misses with a punch to the body.
A hook to the body from Cervenka.
Roberto using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Cervenka is breathing heavily.
Nice elbow from Roberto.
It looks like Marek Cervenka has been cut.
Roberto lands with a short shot to the head.
Good body shot from Roberto.
Roberto works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Roberto.
Roberto lands a damaging elbow.
Cervenka on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Roberto throws a head punch that misses.
Roberto lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cervenka backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cervenka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cervenka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Roberto blocks it with crossed arms.
Roberto throws a head punch that misses.
Roberto stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Still in the clinch, Roberto scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Roberto.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberto scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cervenka.
Roberto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Roberto scores with a nice hook to the head.
Roberto tries to land knees in the clinch but Cervenka avoids the damage to the body.
Roberto lands a hook that snaps the head of Cervenka backwards.
Nice body punch from Cervenka.
Cervenka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Roberto backwards.
Cervenka is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Roberto is defending well for now.
A shot in the inside from Roberto.
Roberto makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Roberto tries a body shot but Cervenka blocks it.
Cervenka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cervenka lands a body punch in the clinch.
Roberto misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cervenka.
Roberto working aggressively here.
Roberto throws a head punch that misses.
Roberto scores with a shot to the side of Cervenka's head.
Cervenka throws a head punch that misses.
Cervenka tries to land a knee to the head but Roberto blocks with his arms.
Roberto misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberto misses with a punch to the body.
Cervenka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Roberto lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cervenka backwards.
Roberto lands a nice shot to the body.
Roberto lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Roberto lands a left hand.
Roberto throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cervenkas head.
A head punch on the inside from Roberto fails to land.
Cervenka scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Roberto misses with a punch on the inside.
Cervenka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Roberto has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short body shot lands from Roberto as the two fighters clinch.
Cervenka throws a head punch that misses.
Roberto comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cervenka misses with the head strike.
Cervenka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cervenka blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cervenka prevents a body shot from Roberto.
Roberto throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cervenka misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Roberto.
Cervenka avoids the elbow strike from Roberto, against the cage.
Cervenka misses with a knee strike.
Cervenka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Roberto misses with the head strike.
Roberto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cervenka misses with some punches.
Roberto lands with a short shot to the head.
Cervenka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Roberto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Roberto blocking some punches.
Cervenka misses with a knee strike.
Cervenka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Roberto backwards.
Cervenka has a couple of punches blocked by Roberto.
Cervenka takes an elbow to the temple.
Roberto misses with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roberto misses with a punch to the body.
Roberto scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Roberto lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Roberto.
 Cervenka is rocked!
Cervenka misses with the head strike.
Oh Cervenka is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Still in the clinch, Cervenka scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Roberto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marek Cervenka's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Donk. Cervenka catches Roberto right on the button with a cross.
Cervenka seems to have got his legs back now.
Cervenka scores with a hook to the body. Roberto takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Roberto walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cervenka loads up on a big right hand but Roberto slips the punch.
A punch combination from Cervenka misses.
Cervenka has closed the distance and engaged Roberto in a clinch.
Cervenka has a couple of punches blocked by Roberto.
Roberto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Roberto creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Roberto lands with a left to the head.
Roberto is leaning against Cervenka and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Cervenka fails to land.
Roberto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cervenka blocks a body shot from Roberto.
Cervenka missing with knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Roberto scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Roberto throws an elbow but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roberto lands a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cervenka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Roberto blocks it with crossed arms.
Roberto scores with a shot to the side of Cervenka's head.
Cervenka misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cervenka misses with a punch on the inside.
Cervenka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Roberto is working Cervenka over against the cage.
Roberto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Roberto misses with a body punch.
Roberto lands a nice shot to the body.
Roberto tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cervenka avoids it.
Roberto pushes Cervenka back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Roberto lands with a short shot to the head.
Roberto lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Roberto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Roberto unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Cervenka! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Roberto is unloading with more strikes now! Cervenka drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paulo Roberto!
Paulo Roberto tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Svalbard Haudegen (ranked 189 p4p, 201 weight class) and Spencer Williams (ranked 25 p4p, 27 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Svalbard Haudegen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Spencer Williams!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Haudegen.
Haudegen walks into a left hand.
Williams tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Haudegen is able to avoid easily.
Haudegen defending well as Williams loads up on a big left hand.
Nice cross by Haudegen.
Haudegen swings for the body but Williams moves out of range.
Haudegen backing away here, and Williams unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Haudegen!
Williams throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Haudegen takes a swing at Williams's ribcage but misses.
Haudegen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Haudegen misses with an uppercut.
The crowd cheers as Williams lands an impressive looking overhand right. Haudegen doesn't seem phased though.
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!
Haudegen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Williams swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Some bone on bone action there as Haudegen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Haudegen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.
Williams looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams missing with a left hand there. Haudegen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Williams connects with a leg kick.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Williams will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Williams throws an overhand right that lands on Haudegen's shoulder, as Haudegen tries to avoid the shot.
Haudegen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Williams sprawls and moves away.
Williams throws a body punch but Haudegen moves out of range.
A cross from Williams lands.
Williams throws a quick inside leg kick.
Williams missing with a left hand there. Haudegen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
Haudegen throws a lazy right hand but Williams sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Haudegen cracks Williams with an open hand slap.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haudegen moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Haudegen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Haudegen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Haudegen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Williams is looking to chop away at Haudegen's legs.
Haudegen avoids the body shot from Williams.
Haudegen throws a hook but Williams blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Haudegen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Haudegen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Williams's coach down at Copes was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Williams's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Haudegen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Haudegen showed some decent athleticism there.
Williams manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haudegen moves out of range of the leg kick from Williams.
Williams connects with a nice looking jab.
Haudegen moves out of range as Williams strikes.
Haudegen moves out of range of the strikes.
Spencer Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Haudegen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Haudegen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That kick from Williams tenderised Haudegen's leg. Haudegen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Haudegen lands with a hook. Williams tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Williams connects with a good right hand that stumbles Haudegen. Haudegen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Haudegen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Haudegen looks to score with a jab to the body but Williams is just out of range.
Williams now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Haudegen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haudegen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Haudegen shoots in and drives through. Williams sprawls well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Williams.
Williams missing with a left hand there. Haudegen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Haudegen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Williams takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Williams misses with a straight left.
Williams misses with a leg kick.
It looks like Haudegen has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Williams throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice body punch from Haudegen.
Williams throws a body punch but Haudegen moves out of range.
Williams with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Haudegen to score with a decent uppercut.
Williams with a nice calf kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Spencer Williams will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Williams throws a low kick but it's checked well by Haudegen.
Spencer Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haudegen tries to clinch up but Williams circles away and keeps his distance.
Williams is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Spencer Williams seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Williams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Haudegen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Haudegen misses with a body shot.
Haudegen lands a head shot.
Williams cracks Haudegen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Williams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haudegen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haudegen.
Haudegen feinted with a counter takedown.
A nice leg kick lands there from Williams.
Williams works Haudegen's body with a nice hook.
Williams lands a nice leg kick that just misses Haudegen's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haudegen misses with a hook.
Haudegen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Williams missing with a left hand there. Haudegen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Haudegen checks a leg kick nicely.
Haudegen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haudegen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Williams can pounce on him.
A bone on bone clash there as Haudegen blocks the leg kick.
Haudegen misses with a leg kick
letting Williams counter with a right hand.
Williams uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Haudegen.
Haudegen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Haudegen walks into a left hand.
A big right from Williams misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haudegen ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Haudegen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Williams jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Haudegen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haudegen.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Williams! But no joy.
Williams misses with a hook.
Williams missing with a left hand there. Haudegen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice uppercut there from Haudegen.
Williams throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Haudegen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Haudegen throws a shot from downtown. Williams moves away and avoids it.
Williams misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haudegen slips a jab from Williams.
Haudegen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Williams lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Williams takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Williams thows a left - swing and a miss!
Williams avoids the body shot from Haudegen.
Williams looks to throw the jab but Haudegen is out of range.
Williams pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Haudegen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Williams sprawls and moves away.
Williams throws a body punch but Haudegen moves out of range.
Williams avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Williams takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Williams throws a front kick aimed at Haudegen's knee but Haudegen avoids it well.
Williams misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Haudegen catches Williams right on the button with a cross.
Haudegen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Haudegen shoots in looking for a takedown. Williams tries to sprawl out of it but Haudegen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Williams manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Haudegen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Williams throws out the jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Williams.
Williams lands with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams looks to land a left hand but Haudegen moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
Williams looks to throw the jab but Haudegen is out of range.
Haudegen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Haudegen takes one on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Spencer Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Williams motions for Haudegen to come forward. Williams throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Spencer Williams is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Williams lands with a hook. Haudegen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Williams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Haudegen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
Williams displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Haudegen throws out the jab.
Williams only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Williams lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Williams throws a body shot but no joy.
Williams fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Williams misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from Haudegen misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams thows a left - swing and a miss!
Haudegen stuns Williams with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Williams lands a nice looking body shot.
Haudegen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Williams is predictable there
and Haudegen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Haudegen.
Williams is trying to control the position but Haudegen postures up.
Williams is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Williams is trying to hold Haudegen in close to prevent damage but Haudegen has managed to pass into half guard.
Williams is looking to escape.
Williams is controlling Haudegen's trapped leg to prevent Haudegen from advancing to side control.
Svalbard Haudegen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams tries to roll over but Haudegen keeps him under control.
Williams is doing well to control the position and prevent Haudegen from advancing to side control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Williams trying to control here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Haudegen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Haudegen throws out a powerful jab.
Williams looks to land a right hand but Haudegen moved out of range.
Haudegen slips a straight right by Williams.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haudegen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Haudegen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Williams is looking to score with low kicks.
Haudegen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Williams throws the left hand but Haudegen avoids the punch easily.
Haudegen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Williams. Williams circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Haudegen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Haudegen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Williams.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Haudegen works the jab nicely.
Haudegen 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.
Haudegen misses with an uppercut
and Williams counters with a nice low kick that buckles Haudegen's knee momentarily.
Williams takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haudegen is looking to score with low kicks.
Williams moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Williams works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Haudegen just misses with a punch to the body.
Haudegen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Williams sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Haudegen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Haudegen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Williams sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Haudegen scores with a shot to the body.
Williams throws a looping overhand right but Haudegen ducks down to avoid it.
Good exchange - Williams coming out on top.
Williams cracks Haudegen with a good jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Svalbard Haudegen.
I think Williams has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Spencer Williams!
Post fight, Spencer Williams took to the microphone: 'ez for me, last time I was drunk'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Radu Dracul (ranked 131 p4p, 230 weight class) and Arto Jarvinen (ranked 24 p4p, 34 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Radu Dracul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arto Jarvinen!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jarvinen scores with a hook to the body. Dracul takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jarvinen cracks Dracul with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jarvinen.
Jarvinen throws a sloppy body shot
and Dracul counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Dracul tries to pass to full mount but Jarvinen defends it.
Dracul is trying a forearm choke
I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dracul not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dracul is trying to work for a kimura but Jarvinen is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dracul seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dracul works his foot free and advances to mount.
Dracul misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Dracul raining down shots from the mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dracul goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Jarvinen is on top in guard.
Jarvinen advances to half guard.
Dracul slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dracul seems keen to control Jarvinen's posture.
Jarvinen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dracul is keeping the position for now.
Dracul wants to sweep here but Jarvinen controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dracul is working hard here to advance position.
Jarvinen wants to control from the top but Dracul keeps moving.
Dracul has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Jarvinen has passed into side control.
Dracul can't do much from the bottom here.
Dracul is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Dracul's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jarvinen passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Dracul!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dracul wants to hold on but Jarvinen pushes him away.
Jarvinen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dracul can't escape the position.
Dracul sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Dracul wants to improve his position but Jarvinen is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Radu Dracul will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dracul uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jarvinen.
Jarvinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dracul moves away.
Dracul half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jarvinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dracul feinted with a counter takedown.
A big left from Jarvinen misses.
Dracul feinted with a counter takedown.
Dracul looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jarvinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dracul sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jarvinen throws a looping overhand right but Dracul ducks down to avoid it.
Dracul ducks under a wild hook from Jarvinen.
A big left from Jarvinen misses.
Dracul changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarvinen lands with a cross.
Jarvinen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jarvinen works the jab nicely.
Jarvinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dracul manages to avoid it.
Dracul avoids the body shot from Jarvinen.
Dracul appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jarvinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Dracul is just out of range.
Dracul half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dracul has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jarvinen finds it's way round the side to connect with Dracul's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Jarvinen misses.
Jarvinen throws a lazy uppercut
and Dracul counters with a takedown into side control.
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!
Dracul controlling from side mount.
Dracul works to advance to full mount. Jarvinen defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Dracul misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Dracul is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Jarvinen has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Jarvinen!
Dracul has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dracul trying to keep a closed guard but Jarvinen is proving a slippery customer.
Dracul tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dracul is looking for a triangle but Jarvinen pushes his legs off easily.
Jarvinen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dracul seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jarvinen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dracul has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jarvinen has managed to get both his arms back between Dracul's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dracul is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dracul working a defensive guard here.
Dracul wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jarvinen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dracul trying to keep a closed guard but Jarvinen is proving a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arto Jarvinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Jarvinen misses with a body shot.
Dracul moves away from the strike by Jarvinen.
Jarvinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Dracul changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Arto Jarvinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dracul avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dracul drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jarvinen sprawls and moves away.
Dracul slips under a jab from Jarvinen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jarvinen misses with a lunging right hand
and Dracul counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dracul trying to control the action but Jarvinen is working from the bottom.
Jarvinen is trying to maintain the position but Dracul is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dracul tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jarvinen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dracul slips a nice elbow through Jarvinen's hands, connecting with Jarvinen's forehead.
Still in half guard, Dracul seems content to control.
Dracul is thwarting Jarvinen's attempts to control the position.
Jarvinen controlling the position for now.
Dracul is working for a submission of some sort.
Dracul throws a strike but Jarvinen avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dracul wants to control from the top but Jarvinen keeps moving.
Jarvinen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jarvinen keeping moving, preventing Dracul from controlling successfully.
Dracul works over Jarvinen with some ground and pound from guard.
Dracul wants to control from the top but Jarvinen keeps moving.
Dracul trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarvinen looking to control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dracul avoids the body shot from Jarvinen.
Dracul appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jarvinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dracul moves away.
Dracul drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jarvinen sprawls and moves away.
Jarvinen swings for the body but Dracul moves out of range.
Jarvinen misses the jab.
Dracul feinted with a counter takedown.
Dracul uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jarvinen.
Dracul feinted with a counter takedown.
Jarvinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dracul.
Dracul appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jarvinen throws an off balance right hand
and Dracul counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dracul is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jarvinen defends it well.
Dracul wants to take a breather but Jarvinen is having none of it.
Dracul is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dracul seems to be working for a kimura but Jarvinen defends the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Still in half guard, Dracul seems content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Radu Dracul showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dracul 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Radu Dracul!
After winning the bout, Radu Dracul thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Noah Anderson (ranked 46 p4p, 78 weight class) and Jason Hightower (ranked 3 p4p, 4 weight class). Anderson comes to the cage accompanied by Bassically by Tei Shi. The crowd seem to be enjoying Hightower's choice of entrance music: The Power. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Noah Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jason Hightower!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Hightower throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Anderson counters with a nice uppercut.
Hightower throws a hook but Anderson blocks it.
Anderson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Anderson tries to score with a low kick but Hightower moves his leg out of the way.
Anderson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
It looks like Noah Anderson has been cut.
Anderson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Anderson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hightower uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson.
Hightower misses with a wild combination.
Anderson throws a counter high kick but Hightower was just alert enough to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The fighters circling - Hightower throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Anderson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hightower.
Anderson lands with a right hand.
Anderson scores with a body shot.
Anderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hightower was well out of range. Poor timing from Anderson.
Hightower let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hightower 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.
Anderson throws a body punch but Hightower moves out of range.
Hightower misses with a hook to the body
and Anderson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hightower's knee momentarily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Hightower looks winded!
Hightower misses with a right hand
and Anderson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Anderson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Anderson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hightower doesn't seem bothered though.
Anderson drops Hightower with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Hightower looks back up at him and smiles so Anderson waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
 Hightower is rocked!
It looks like Jason Hightower has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Anderson engages and cracks Hightower with a massive lead left hook - Hightower tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Anderson is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Noah Anderson!
An out of breath Noah Anderson 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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