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Sucker Punch Pro Series 275 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Julio Cruzeiro (ranked 2048 p4p, 2195 weight class) and Ronaldo Gomes (ranked 311 p4p, 331 weight class). Cruzeiro comes to the cage accompanied by Jah Jah The Conqueror by Linval Thompson. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Julio Cruzeiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Ronaldo Gomes!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruzeiro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cruzeiro throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Gomes checks a leg kick.
Cruzeiro bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gomes's head backwards.
That kick from Cruzeiro tenderised Gomes's leg. Gomes is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cruzeiro is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gomes.
 It looks like Julio Cruzeiro has been cut.
Cruzeiro fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gomes on the side of the head.
Cruzeiro stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gomes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cruzeiro falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gomes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cruzeiro throws a series of punches but Gomes moves out of range.
Gomes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cruzeiro was well out of range. Poor timing from Gomes.
Cruzeiro lands an overhand right.
Cruzeiro throws a head kick that misses.
Gomes checks a leg kick nicely.
Gomes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cruzeiro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gomes was well out of range. Poor timing from Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cruzeiro connects with a crisp jab.
Cruzeiro lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gomes's sensitive parts.
Cruzeiro dodges the punch combination from Gomes.
Cruzeiro tried to score with a low kick but Gomes checks it.
Cruzeiro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gomes.
Gomes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruzeiro throws a lazy uppercut
and Gomes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Donk. Cruzeiro catches Gomes right on the button with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cruzeiro bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gomes's head.
Cruzeiro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cruzeiro slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cruzeiro scores with a kick to the body.
Cruzeiro attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Julio Cruzeiro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cruzeiro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cruzeiro cracks Gomes with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gomes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cruzeiro fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gomes just manages to avoid it.
Julio Cruzeiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruzeiro lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gomes's sensitive parts.
A shot to the body from Gomes misses
enabling Cruzeiro to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruzeiro dips to his left and cracks Gomes with an uppercut!
Gomes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gomes is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cruzeiro with a body shot.
Cruzeiro scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cruzeiro throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cruzeiro smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gomes digs a good hook to Cruzeiro's body.
It looks like Cruzeiro has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Cruzeiro takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gomes misses with the combination.
Cruzeiro stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cruzeiro rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gomes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruzeiro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gomes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick by Cruzeiro misses
enabling Gomes to counter with a crisp jab.
Cruzeiro looks for the body kick but Gomes saw that one coming.
Cruzeiro sizes up Gomes with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cruzeiro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cruzeiro misses with a body kick.
Gomes avoids the head kick by Cruzeiro.
Gomes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A good leg kick by Cruzeiro.
Gomes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cruzeiro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cruzeiro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gomes sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Cruzeiro is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gomes takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Cruzeiro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Julio Cruzeiro's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cruzeiro scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ronaldo Gomes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cruzeiro lands with a nice body punch.
Cruzeiro scores with a leg kick.
Gomes takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Cruzeiro enables Gomes to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cruzeiro manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruzeiro wants to get back to his feet but Gomes is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gomes looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruzeiro won't allow Gomes to pass to mount.
Gomes not doing much here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gomes takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cruzeiro fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cruzeiro lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gomes will feel that in the morning.
Cruzeiro moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Cruzeiro misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Gomes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cruzeiro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gomes now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Cruzeiro connects with an inside leg kick.
Gomes misses with a double jab
and Cruzeiro counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gomes's knee momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomes misses with a two punch combination.
Cruzeiro throws a hook but Gomes avoids it easily.
Gomes is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gomes fails with the takedown.
Cruzeiro lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cruzeiro lands a leg kick that knocks Gomes off balance momentarily.
Cruzeiro scores with a head kick.
Cruzeiro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gomes can do to turn this around?
Gomes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomes moves out of range as Cruzeiro strikes.
It seemed like Gomes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cruzeiro connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gomes. Gomes circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cruzeiro throws a combination that misses
and Gomes makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gomes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cruzeiro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cruzeiro fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gomes checks it well.
Gomes now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gomes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cruzeiro.
A little jabbing left from Gomes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gomes drops his hands momentarily and Cruzeiro takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cruzeiro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gomes.
Gomes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gomes's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cruzeiro shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gomes has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cruzeiro misses with a looping left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Cruzeiro dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Julio Cruzeiro's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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.
Gomes misses with a two punch combination.
Cruzeiro lands a right hook to the body.
Cruzeiro misses the jab.
Cruzeiro throws a wild body kick that Gomes sees coming a mile off.
Gomes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cruzeiro is looking to land body kicks.
Gomes looks to score with a jab to the body but Cruzeiro is just out of range.
Julio Cruzeiro is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice jab there from Cruzeiro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruzeiro avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cruzeiro stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruzeiro scores with a push kick.
Gomes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gomes connects with the punch.
Cruzeiro lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gomes throws a right and a left that Cruzeiro avoids nicely.
Gomes misses with a double jab.
Gomes with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cruzeiro to score with a decent uppercut.
Cruzeiro explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Cruzeiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gomes moves away.
Gomes now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Cruzeiro throws a leg kick which misses Gomes's front leg but catches the back leg as Gomes tries to avoid it.
Cruzeiro connects with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruzeiro keeps Gomes at a distance using the push kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cruzeiro thumps Gomes with a low kick.
Cruzeiro throws a jab but it's blocked by Gomes.
Cruzeiro throws a sloppy body shot
and Gomes counters with a nice uppercut.
Cruzeiro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gomes misses with a double jab.
And Cruzeiro counters with a quick kick to the body but Gomes blocks it.
Cruzeiro connects with a nice looking jab.
Cruzeiro tries a head kick but it misses.
Cruzeiro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A swing and a miss from Cruzeiro.
As Cruzeiro backs off Gomes throws a huge counter combo but Cruzeiro manages to avoid it all.
Cruzeiro scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruzeiro throws a body punch but Gomes moves out of range.
Cruzeiro finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cruzeiro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gomes.
Gomes throws a series of punches but Cruzeiro moves out of range.
Gomes lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gomes.
Gomes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ronaldo Gomes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gomes is looking to clinch.
Cruzeiro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gomes counters with a three punch combo that has Cruzeiro backing up. Cruzeiro nods at Gomes to acknowledge the strikes.
Cruzeiro looks to land a right hand but Gomes moved out of range.
Cruzeiro throws a body shot but no joy.
Cruzeiro just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gomes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cruzeiro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gomes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cruzeiro throws a body punch but Gomes moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Gomes's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cruzeiro fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gomes misses with a two punch combination.
Gomes throws a right hand that Cruzeiro ducks under and follows up with a left that Cruzeiro also avoids with ease.
Gomes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gomes has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro misses with a body shot.
Gomes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gomes shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gomes moves out of range of the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Julio Cruzeiro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cruzeiro, 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julio Cruzeiro!
Julio Cruzeiro seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nova Lankinen (ranked 1076 p4p, 2101 weight class) and Michael Fochi (ranked 138 p4p, 275 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nova Lankinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michael Fochi!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lankinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fochi.
Lankinen swings for the body but Fochi moves out of range.
Fochi scores with a jab to the body.
Lankinen scores with a nice strike.
Lankinen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lankinen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fochi throws a poor cross that misses
and Lankinen counters with a straight right hand.
Lankinen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fochi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lankinen moves away.
Lankinen throws a shot to the body.
Lankinen misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fochi throws a hook but Lankinen avoids it easily.
Lankinen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Fochi has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Fochi defending well as Lankinen loads up on a big left hand.
Fochi with the counter takedown but Lankinen avoids it easily.
Fochi throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Lankinen to counter with a crisp jab.
Fochi staying out of range there.
Fochi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fochi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lankinen keeps working.
Lankinen is looking for a sweep.
Fochi is looking to take a break and control but Lankinen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fochi has knee on belly momentarily but Lankinen bucks him off and regains half guard.
Fochi controlling the pace.
Lankinen is refusing to be controlled, as Fochi sits in half guard.
Fochi controlling the action here.
Lankinen tries to get to full guard but Fochi has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lankinen is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Chuckles Strenght and Conditioning, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fochi is trying to control. Lankinen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fochi is pressing down on Lankinen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lankinen is holding on for now.
Fochi keeps trying to improve his position.
Fochi wants to control but Lankinen is keeping him busy.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Fochi is pressing down on Lankinen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lankinen is holding on for now.
Fochi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lankinen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fochi trying to control from Lankinen's half guard. Lankinen has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Lankinen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lankinen keeping full guard, as Fochi tries to pass.
Fochi looking to sit in guard and control but Lankinen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fochi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fochi looking to pass the guard.
Fochi advances position into side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nova Lankinen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fochi misses with a jab to the body
and Lankinen counters with a stiff right hand.
Fochi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lankinen rather than just go for the knockout.
Fochi misses with an uppercut.
Fochi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fochi avoids the body shot from Lankinen.
Fochi misses with a body punch
and Lankinen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lankinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Michael Fochi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fochi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lankinen defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lankinen scores with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fochi throws a poor cross that misses
and Lankinen counters with a nice right hand that sends Fochi toppling to the canvas! Fochi scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Lankinen finish him?!
 Fochi is rocked!
 It looks like Michael Fochi has been cut.
A big right from Lankinen misses.
It seemed like Fochi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fochi is still on wobbly legs! Can Lankinen finish him?
Lankinen drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Fochi's head, knocking him out cold! Lankinen is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nova Lankinen!
An out of breath Nova Lankinen 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Akara Kongsangchai (ranked 1669 p4p, 1621 weight class) and Marchrius Rossi (ranked 67 p4p, 217 weight class). Rossi is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Metal Slug Theme. Marchrius Rossi has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Akara Kongsangchai's chin.
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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 15 - 21 - 0, fighting out of New York, Akara Kongsangchai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 14 - 1, fighting out of London, Marchrius Rossi!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rossi with a hook.
Kongsangchai throws a series of punches but Rossi avoids them all with ease.
Kongsangchai lands a nice shot that snaps Rossi's head back.
Kongsangchai takes the fight into the clinch.
Rossi working aggressively here.
Rossi avoiding damage as Kongsangchai throws knees to the body.
Rossi lands a right hand.
Rossi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rossi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kongsangchai.
Kongsangchai sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A jab from Rossi finds it's way through Kongsangchai's defenses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rossi is looking to slow Kongsangchai down with leg kicks.
Rossi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rossi avoids the body shot from Kongsangchai.
Kongsangchai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Rossi responds with a good body kick, but Kongsangchai manages to step out the way in time.
Kongsangchai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kongsangchai tries to bum rush Rossi with a series of wild strikes but Rossi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kongsangchai tries to close the distance and clinch but Rossi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kongsangchai misses the shot to the body.
Rossi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kongsangchai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kongsangchai throws a series of punches but Rossi moves out of range.
Rossi throws a sloppy head kick and Kongsangchai moves out of range easily.
Akara Kongsangchai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rossi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kongsangchai goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jab by Kongsangchai.
Kongsangchai scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rossi doesn't seem bothered though.
Kongsangchai throws a right and a left that Rossi avoids nicely.
Kongsangchai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Despite the aggression on Rossi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kongsangchai takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kongsangchai has managed to clinch.
Kongsangchai lands with a right to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rossi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kongsangchai backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rossi.
Rossi misses with some punches.
Kongsangchai working aggressively here.
Rossi misses with the head strike.
Rossi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rossi lands a nice uppercut.
Rossi tries to throw a body punch but Kongsangchai avoids it by throwing Rossi back against the cage.
Kongsangchai throws a head punch that misses.
Kongsangchai throws a punch but it's blocked by Rossi.
Kongsangchai has a couple of punches blocked by Rossi.
Kongsangchai lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rossi stalling in the clinch.
Rossi taking a breather.
Rossi just leaning against Kongsangchai, taking a breather.
Rossi avoiding damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kongsangchai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kongsangchai lands a shoulder strike.
Rossi blocks an uppercut.
Kongsangchai tries to work over Rossi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rossi blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Rossi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rossi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rossi throws a punch but it's blocked by Kongsangchai.
Kongsangchai working aggressively here.
Rossi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kongsangchai has a couple of punches blocked by Rossi.
Rossi controlling the action here for a moment.
Kongsangchai gets through Rossi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rossi breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kongsangchai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kongsangchai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rossi keeps the fight on the outside.
Kongsangchai tries to clinch but Rossi moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rossi! But no joy.
Kongsangchai seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kongsangchai scores with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice uppercut there from Kongsangchai.
Rossi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kongsangchai.
A big left from Kongsangchai misses.
Kongsangchai misses with a double jab.
Rossi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kongsangchai has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kongsangchai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rossi was well out of range. Poor timing from Kongsangchai.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rossi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kongsangchai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rossi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kongsangchai lands with an uppercut that bounces Rossi off the cage and back into range.
Kongsangchai tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rossi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
 Kongsangchai is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akara Kongsangchai dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Some wild striking there from Kongsangchai.
It seemed like Rossi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kongsangchai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rossi can do to turn this around?
Rossi ducks under a wild hook from Kongsangchai.
Rossi flicks out a counter leg kick but Kongsangchai steps away.
Rossi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kongsangchai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rossi.
Kongsangchai throws a head kick that misses
and Rossi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kongsangchai wants to clinch
enabling Rossi to counter with a crisp jab.
Kongsangchai throws a leg kick which misses Rossi's front leg but catches the back leg as Rossi tries to avoid it.
Rossi thumps Kongsangchai with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kongsangchai.
Rossi scores with a jab. Kongsangchai acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Oh Kongsangchai is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kongsangchai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rossi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kongsangchai seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kongsangchai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rossi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A telegraphed right hand from Kongsangchai misses the target.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kongsangchai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rossi backwards.
Kongsangchai tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kongsangchai misses with a punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Rossi.
Rossi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kongsangchai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kongsangchai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kongsangchai lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kongsangchai misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rossi.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kongsangchai.
Kongsangchai misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rossi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kongsangchai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rossi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rossi missing with a left hand there. Kongsangchai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rossi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kongsangchai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kongsangchai feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Rossi sprawling to the canvas! Rossi rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kongsangchai finish him?!
Rossi is rocked!
Rossi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rossi circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Kongsangchai. Rossi falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Kongsangchai!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Akara Kongsangchai!
A very excited looking Akara Kongsangchai made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Marchrius Rossi spoke after the fight, saying 'Stand Up If You Hate Tottenham'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Nogueira (ranked 1774 p4p, 1609 weight class) and ZaDarius Haden (ranked 275 p4p, 251 weight class). Haden has chosen MotοΏ½rhead - Orgasmatron as his entrance music. ZaDarius Haden will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Anderson Nogueira !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, ZaDarius Haden!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Nogueira misses.
Anderson Nogueira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nogueira looks to land a combination but Haden avoids it well.
Nogueira throws a nice head kick!
Haden is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nogueira .
Nogueira stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Haden shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Haden is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nogueira throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haden stands up over Nogueira , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Haden won't allow Nogueira to get back to his feet.
Nogueira has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Haden is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Nogueira .
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nogueira is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haden working the ground and pound from side control.
Nogueira is trying to get back to half guard.
Haden scoring with punches from side control.
Haden is putting a hurting on Nogueira here, landing some big shots from side control.
Haden is putting a hurting on Nogueira here, landing some big shots from side control.
Haden controls the position.
Haden has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Haden is working Nogueira over with some ground and pound from side control.
Haden is looking to take a break and control but Nogueira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nogueira wants to get back to his feet but Haden is dominant here and he's now got Nogueira 's back!
Nogueira is trying to break free.
Haden lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haden is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Nogueira up.
Haden lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Nogueira .
Well, with Haden on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Nogueira is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
I really don't envy Nogueira right now.
Haden is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Nogueira tries to roll but Haden sticks to his back.
Haden has good solid back control here.
Nogueira is trying to break free.
Nogueira is trying to get back to his feet but Haden has full control of the position and if anything, Nogueira has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Nogueira tries to escape the position.
Haden lands a shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira looking very determined here, making life difficult for Haden.
Haden keeps control of the position as Nogueira tries to break free.
Nogueira is trying to remain composed but Haden is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Haden tries to get the hooks in deep but Nogueira pushed the leg off.
Haden biding his time, looking for the opening.
Haden gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Haden controlling from the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Nogueira 's face
He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Haden lands shots from the back.
Nogueira wants to escape the position.
Nogueira covers up after that shot from Haden.
Haden connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Nogueira to escape the position.
Haden is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Haden trying to control.
Nogueira is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Haden.
Haden lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Nogueira is really stuck here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
ZaDarius Haden dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nogueira moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nogueira looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Haden has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Haden there as he acknowledges the shot.
Haden avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Haden appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Haden avoids the body shot from Nogueira .
Haden looks to score with a jab to the body but Nogueira is just out of range.
Nogueira throws a head kick but Haden moves out of range.
Haden falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nogueira counters with a nice body shot.
Nogueira throws a sloppy head kick and Haden moves out of range easily.
A lazy left from Nogueira finds it's target.
Nogueira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nogueira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It seemed like Haden was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Haden lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haden throws out a powerful jab.
Anderson Nogueira is winning the standup battle so far.
Haden moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nogueira cracks Haden with an open hand slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira tries a head kick but it misses.
A cross from Haden lands.
Haden shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nogueira as he jumps to the side.
Nogueira throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Haden sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nogueira throws a body punch but Haden moves out of range.
Anderson Nogueira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nogueira misses with a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Haden! But no joy.
Haden has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nogueira connects with a good right hand that stumbles Haden. Haden circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Haden shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Nogueira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Haden scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Haden has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Haden lands with a punch from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira tries to roll over but Haden keeps him under control.
Nogueira missing with punches from the bottom.
Nogueira is looking for a sweep. Haden is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Haden slows the pace down in half guard.
Haden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nogueira keeps working.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haden content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Haden lands with a punch from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira tries to get to full guard but Haden has control of the leg.
Nogueira is working hard here to advance position.
Haden working the head and body with strikes.
Haden lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Haden trying to control the action but Nogueira is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haden performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nogueira wants to improve his position but Haden is controlling well.
Haden controlling the action here.
Nogueira is trying to stand up here but Haden is controlling him well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Haden closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nogueira did well to prevent Haden getting side control.
Still in half guard, Haden seems content to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Anderson Nogueira will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Haden keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nogueira swinging wildly here.
Nogueira looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Haden is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nogueira with a body shot.
Nogueira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nogueira rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Haden moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nogueira pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nogueira throws a head kick but Haden moves out of range.
Haden changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Haden thuds his right hand into Nogueira 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Haden closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nogueira did well to prevent Haden getting side control.
Haden controlling the action here.
Haden is looking to advance position but Nogueira won't allow it.
ZaDarius Haden has got the better of the ground game so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice strikes from Haden there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haden passes to full mount!
Nogueira tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nogueira in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Haden working the ground and pound effectively.
Nogueira is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Haden takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nogueira might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nogueira tries to buck Haden off but he can't manage it.
Haden with the ground and pound from mount.
Haden trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Haden lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haden tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Haden looking to finish Nogueira with some ground and pound. This is bad for Nogueira !
Haden landing strikes from the mount and Nogueira is in trouble!
Nogueira is trying desperately to improve position.
Haden tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
BOOM! Haden connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Nogueira in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haden breaks from Nogueira 's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Nogueira is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haden sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Haden trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nogueira is in all sorts of trouble here.
Haden is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Nogueira can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Nogueira can't escape the position.
Nogueira taking shots to the head.
Haden controlling from mount.
Haden trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Haden connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Nogueira is rocked!
Haden controlling from the full mount.
Haden raining down shots from the mount!
Oh Nogueira is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Haden postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Nogueira badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Haden around the waist but Haden pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Haden is the winner by TKO! Haden jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). ZaDarius Haden!
ZaDarius Haden bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bagel Boss (ranked 1196 p4p, 1740 weight class) and Craig Watkins (ranked 157 p4p, 219 weight class). Boss's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, 6 Foot 7 Foot. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bagel Boss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Craig Watkins!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boss misses with an uppercut.
Boss misses with a shot to the body
and Watkins counters with an outside leg kick.
Watkins scores with a nice strike.
Boss looks to land a right hand but Watkins moved out of range.
Boss looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Watkins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Boss wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boss takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Boss tries a head kick but it misses.
Watkins moves into the clinch.
Boss pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boss misses with a looping right.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Boss.
Boss throws an off balance right hand
enabling Watkins to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boss connects with a solid leg kick.
We've been told by Boss's head coaches at 3Band MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Watkins looks to land a left hand but Boss moved out of range nicely.
Boss walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Watkins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boss looks to land a left hand but Watkins moved out of range nicely.
Watkins is looking to slow Boss down with leg kicks.
Watkins avoids the head kick by Boss.
That kick from Boss tenderised Watkins's leg. Watkins is trying to keep his angry face on.
Boss misses with a straight left.
Watkins lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Bagel Boss has been cut.
Boss walks into a jab.
Watkins tries to clinch but Boss is having none of it.
Watkins tries a head kick but it misses.
Watkins drives through and clinches with Boss against the cage.
Boss breaks from the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Watkins. Boss does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boss gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Watkins.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boss walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Watkins throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Boss counter with a right hand.
Watkins lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boss fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Watkins manages to avoid it.
Boss throws a wild body kick that Watkins sees coming a mile off.
Boss misses with a series of wild punches.
Boss throws a sloppy head kick and Watkins moves out of range easily.
Watkins fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Boss misses with a straight left.
Watkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boss throws out the jab.
Watkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boss moves away.
Watkins tries to land a front kick but Boss steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Boss misses with a wild body shot.
Watkins takes a swing at Boss's ribcage but misses.
Watkins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boss.
Watkins tests Boss's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boss throws a hook but Watkins blocks it.
Craig Watkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boss moves out of range of the leg kick from Watkins.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boss showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Watkins.
Boss lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Boss on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Boss moves forwards but Watkins connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Watkins slips under a jab from Boss.
Watkins thuds his right hand into Boss's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Boss swings for the body but Watkins moves out of range.
Watkins throws a head kick that misses.
Boss was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Boss jabs Watkins to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Watkins lands with a cross.
Watkins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boss connects with the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boss lands a big uppercut and Watkins crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Watkins looks OK. Boss waves Watkins back to his feet!
Watkins is rocked!
Boss misses with a looping right.
Watkins is still on wobbly legs! Can Boss finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watkins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Boss counters with a big right hand! Oh Watkins is in trouble here! Boss follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bagel Boss!
Bagel Boss thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brad Chestner (ranked 906 p4p, 1022 weight class) and Tobig Tofail (ranked 140 p4p, 161 weight class). Chestner's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Black Eyed Bruiser. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brad Chestner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tobig Tofail!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Chestner slips under a jab.
Tofail misses with a looping left.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Tofail misses with a straight right.
Tofail 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.
Tobig Tofail seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chestner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tofail missing with a left hand there. Chestner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tofail just misses with a punch to the body.
Chestner drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tofail sprawls and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tofail jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chestner attempts a counter takedown but Tofail avoids it well and moves away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tofail lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Chestner has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Chestner and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Chestner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tofail.
Chestner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tofail.
Chestner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tofail throws out the jab.
A slow jab from Tofail misses its intended target.
Chestner changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tofail thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chestner tries to counter with a takedown but Tofail is quick to defend against it.
Chestner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chestner half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tofail throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tofail throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chestner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chestner changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Chestner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Tofail.
Chestner feinted with a counter takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tofail throws a looping overhand right but Chestner ducks down to avoid it.
Chestner drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tofail sprawls and moves away.
The fighters circling - Tofail throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chestner drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tofail sprawls and moves away.
A low kick from Tofail misses
and Chestner counters with a takedown into side control.
Tofail explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Tofail misses with a few strikes there.
Chestner attempts a counter takedown but Tofail avoids it well and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tofail misses with a straight right.
Chestner drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tofail sprawls and moves away.
Tofail misses the shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chestner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tofail.
Chestner takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tofail is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chestner.
Tofail swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Chestner counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tofail!
Tofail wants to get back to his feet but Chestner is dominant here and he's now got Tofail's back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tobig Tofail dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tofail lands a jab to the head.
Chestner takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Chestner drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tofail sprawls and moves away.
Tobig Tofail seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chestner staying out of range there.
Tofail misses with a hook
and Chestner decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tofail's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tofail is pulling down on Chestner's head to control his posture.
Tofail wants to sweep here but Chestner controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tofail is adopting a defensive guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tofail throws a leg kick
so Chestner counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tofail wants to get back to his feet but Chestner passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tofail is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chestner's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chestner's back!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tobig Tofail showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Tofail throws the left hand but Chestner avoids the punch easily.
Chestner half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Chestner moves forwards but Tofail connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tofail loads up on a big right hand but Chestner slips the punch.
Tofail throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Chestner counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Chestner.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tofail trying to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tofail is continuing to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tofail tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tofail is controlling Chestner's posture.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Tofail throws a lazy uppercut
and Chestner counters with a single leg into guard. Tofail didn't expect that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tofail is looking to sweep but instead, Chestner has passed 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.
Tofail wants to get back to full guard.
Tofail is trying to maintain the position but Chestner is very close to passing his half guard.
Tofail is looking to get back to full guard here but Chestner has managed to pass to side control instead.
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.
Tofail is looking for a sweep.
Tofail trying his best to control but Chestner has mounted him.
Tofail is looking to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Brad Chestner showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tofail 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tobig Tofail!
In his post fight interview, Tobig Tofail started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lou Slugger (ranked 1030 p4p, 709 weight class) and More IsMore (ranked 122 p4p, 86 weight class). Slugger comes to the cage accompanied by For Heavy Metal we will die!. 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lou Slugger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 43 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, More IsMore!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slugger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Slugger was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A jab from Slugger misses.
IsMore throws a lazy uppercut
and Slugger counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like More IsMore has been cut.
IsMore stuns Slugger with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A nice leg kick from Slugger, right into the meat of the thigh.
Slugger tests IsMore's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slugger avoids the body shot from IsMore.
IsMore misses with a hook
and Slugger counters with a crisp right hand that drops IsMore! Slugger lets IsMore back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
IsMore is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
IsMore misses with a right hand
and Slugger counters with a big left hand that crumples IsMore! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lou Slugger!
Lou Slugger decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tanaka Matsuda (ranked 111 p4p, 461 weight class) and Red Jesus Karter (ranked 18 p4p, 61 weight class). Matsuda kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Gojira - Another World. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tanaka Matsuda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Red Jesus Karter!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matsuda misses with an uppercut
enabling Karter to counter with a crisp jab.
Matsuda throws an overhand right that lands on Karter's shoulder, as Karter tries to avoid the shot.
Matsuda lands a right hook to the body.
Matsuda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karter moves away.
Karter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matsuda looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Matsuda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karter avoids the body shot from Matsuda.
Karter is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Matsuda with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karter throws a body kick that misses.
Matsuda throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Karter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Tanaka Matsuda has been cut.
Matsuda moves out of range of the strikes.
Matsuda lands a glancing blow to the side of Karter's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsuda throws a body shot but no joy.
Karter swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Matsuda takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Matsuda checks a leg kick nicely.
Matsuda throws an off balance right hand
and Karter counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Matsuda looking to score a takedown here. Karter is defending well but Matsuda drives through and ends up in Karter's guard.
Karter preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Matsuda postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Matsuda throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Matsuda in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Karter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsuda controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Matsuda 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.
Karter keeping full guard, as Matsuda tries to pass.
Matsuda scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Karter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Matsuda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Karter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Matsuda working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karter controlling Matsuda's posture.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Karter looking for a sweep. Not yet Karter, not yet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Karter takes one on the button.
Matsuda blocks a jab.
Matsuda drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Matsuda working away.
Karter takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsuda throws a strike aimed at the side of Karter's head but Karter avoids it well.
Matsuda scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Karter to see if he's OK.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Karter can do anything to dispel that myth.
Matsuda is trying to get an arm triangle but Karter is defending well.
Matsuda tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Karter really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Matsuda. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Matsuda in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matsuda tries to move to mount but Karter blocks the move with his legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tanaka Matsuda dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tanaka Matsuda's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Matsuda cracks Karter with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Matsuda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Despite the aggression on Karter's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A slow jab from Karter misses its intended target.
Matsuda lands the left hand.
Matsuda shoots for a double leg takedown but Karter sprawls well. He's pushed Matsuda's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Karter fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuda throws a body punch but Karter moves out of range.
Karter looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Matsuda throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice takedown defense from Karter. No joy for Matsuda on that attempt.
Karter flicks out a counter leg kick but Matsuda steps away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsuda pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Karter throws a wild body kick that Matsuda sees coming a mile off.
Karter attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Matsuda fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tanaka Matsuda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karter swings for the body but Matsuda moves out of range.
Matsuda attempts a counter takedown but Karter avoids it well and moves away.
Karter misses with a wild body shot.
Red Jesus Karter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matsuda lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karter slips under a jab from Matsuda.
Karter misses with a body kick.
Matsuda appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Matsuda wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Matsuda cracks Karter with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Matsuda misses with a hook.
Karter misses with a straight right.
Karter misses with a leg kick.
Matsuda appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Karter misses the body punch
and Matsuda counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Matsuda.
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!
Karter keeping moving, preventing Matsuda from controlling successfully.
Matsuda looking to sit in guard and control but Karter gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsuda keeping moving, preventing Karter from controlling successfully.
Karter controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Karter content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Matsuda has locked up a guillotine! Matsuda's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Karter is holding on here and Matsuda must be using up a lot of energy. Karter has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Matsuda gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tanaka Matsuda!
After winning the bout, Tanaka Matsuda thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Red Jesus Karter had this to say: 'Go fuck yourselves '.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Agansing Rai (ranked 292 p4p, 106 weight class) and Maximus Furioto (ranked 47 p4p, 18 weight class). Rai comes to the cage accompanied by Break Stuff. Furioto is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: ι»θΈεη΅ε - . Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 19 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Agansing Rai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maximus Furioto!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rai catches Furioto with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Agansing Rai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rai connects with the punch.
Rai connects with a body shot.
Furioto tries for a takedown but Rai circles away easily
and Rai counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice shot lands for Rai.
Rai has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Far-Q Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Furioto closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rai quickly recovers to half guard.
Rai is looking to control Furioto's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rai avoid being mounted?
Rai tries to roll over but Furioto keeps him under control.
Furioto drops an elbow to the side of Rai's head.
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!
Furioto is trying for a kimura here. Rai looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Furioto wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Maximus Furioto!
Maximus Furioto very nearly forgot to thank Bondi MMA ποΈ amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Noah Anderson (ranked 4 p4p, 7 weight class) and Andrei Kersikov (ranked 1 p4p, 2 weight class). Anderson comes into the arena with Bassically by Tei Shi blaring out of the sound system. Kersikov has chosen Head of the Table as his entrance music. Noah Anderson has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Noah Anderson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andrei Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Kersikov is looking to land body kicks.
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick and Kersikov moves out of range easily.
Anderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kersikov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Anderson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Anderson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kersikov eats them both and turns towards Anderson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Andrei Kersikov has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson defending well as Kersikov loads up on a big left hand.
Anderson is looking to counter with a body kick.
Anderson misses with a shot to the body
and Kersikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Noah Anderson has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson throws a hook to the side of Kersikov's head but Kersikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kersikov wants to counter the offense by Anderson and move into the clinch position.
Kersikov avoids the body shot from Anderson.
Anderson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at House of 1000 Corpses in the buildup to the fight.
Anderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kersikov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Anderson with a body shot.
Kersikov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Anderson swings widly with a right hand
and Kersikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov misses with a right hand
and Anderson counters with a straight right hand.
Anderson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kersikov throws a sloppy body shot
and Anderson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kersikov thinking.
Kersikov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Anderson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Anderson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kersikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Kersikov.
Anderson throws a sloppy body shot
and Kersikov counters with a solid body kick.
Anderson is breathing heavily.
Kersikov lands a brutal uppercut that launches Anderson off his feet! Anderson tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andrei Kersikov!
A very excited looking Andrei Kersikov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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