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GAMMA#1070 Bond v Amaro PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jubei Akechi (ranked 1628 p4p, 1744 weight class) and Tommy Vercetti (ranked 187 p4p, 193 weight class). Vercetti has chosen Vice City as his entrance music. Tommy Vercetti has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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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 27 - 20 - 0, fighting out of London, Jubei Akechi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tommy Vercetti!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vercetti throws a big shot that misses.
Akechi scores with a nice head shot.
Akechi connects with a nice looking jab.
Akechi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Akechi attempts a counter takedown but Vercetti avoids it well and moves away.
Akechi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vercetti throws out the jab.
We've been hearing reports that Akechi has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Akechi misses with a hook
and Vercetti counters with a one-two to the body.
Vercetti misses with a straight left.
Vercetti thuds his right hand into Akechi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
 Akechi is rocked!
Akechi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vercetti.
Akechi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Oh Akechi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vercetti 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akechi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vercetti throws a hook but Akechi blocks it.
Akechi seems to have got his legs back now.
Akechi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Akechi takes the fight into the clinch.
Akechi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Akechi can't find room to land a body shot as Vercetti controls the action.
Vercetti throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Vercetti fails to land.
Vercetti prevents a body shot from Akechi.
Akechi lands with a short shot to the head.
Akechi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Akechi blocking some punches.
Akechi scores with a hook to the body.
Akechi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Akechi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vercetti.
Akechi being controlled against the cage.
Vercetti scores with a shoulder strike.
Vercetti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vercetti blocks a body shot from Akechi.
Akechi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Akechi pushes Vercetti back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vercetti misses with a punch on the inside.
Akechi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vercetti.
Akechi tries a body shot but Vercetti blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Akechi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akechi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Vercetti up against the cage.
Vercetti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vercetti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Akechi tries a body shot but Vercetti blocks it.
Akechi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Akechi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Akechi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akechi.
Vercetti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Vercetti fails to land.
Vercetti prevents a body shot from Akechi.
A short right from Vercetti on the inside.
Vercetti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Akechi tries to work over Vercetti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vercetti misses with some punches.
Akechi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vercetti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vercetti lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Vercetti fails to land.
Akechi digs a right hand underneath Vercetti's ribcage. Vercetti let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vercetti presses Akechi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Akechi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vercetti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vercetti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Akechi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vercetti digs a right hand underneath Akechi's ribcage. Akechi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Akechi misses with a punch on the inside.
Vercetti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Akechi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vercetti lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akechi.
Akechi tries a body shot but Vercetti blocks it.
The referee calls for Akechi to work.
Akechi misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akechi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vercetti lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akechi is working for takedown but Vercetti is calmly controlling the position for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akechi.
Akechi lands a shot to the body.
Vercetti lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vercetti misses with a body punch.
Vercetti lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Akechi backwards.
Vercetti tries to work over Akechi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Akechi has Vercetti pressed against the cage.
Akechi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Akechi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vercetti's elbow.
Akechi working aggressively here.
Akechi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vercetti lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vercetti gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Akechi.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jubei Akechi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short left from Vercetti.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Vercetti dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Vercetti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Akechi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vercetti.
Akechi lands with a hook. Vercetti tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Akechi, as that shot connected.
Akechi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vercetti.
Vercetti with a jab.
Akechi wants to clinch up but Vercetti keeps it at a distance.
Vercetti throws a shot from downtown. Akechi moves away and avoids it.
Akechi misses with a body shot
and Vercetti counters with a stiff right hand.
Vercetti throws a big shot that misses.
Akechi misses with a body shot.
Vercetti throws a shot from downtown. Akechi moves away and avoids it.
Vercetti misses with a left hand
and Akechi counters with a straight right hand.
Tommy Vercetti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akechi is looking to clinch.
Akechi lands with a hook. Vercetti tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akechi loads up on a big right hand but Vercetti slips the punch.
Akechi lands with a good body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vercetti lands a big right hand that sends Akechi crashing to the mat! Vercetti stays standing though and waves Akechi back to his feet!
Akechi throws a lazy right hand but Vercetti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Akechi throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Vercetti was covering up waiting for the punch and Akechi finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Akechi advances position into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akechi swings around for an armbar but Vercetti sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Akechi's guard.
Akechi wants to sweep here but Vercetti controlling him for the moment.
Vercetti content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vercetti is continuing to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vercetti trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Akechi controls Vercetti momentarily but Vercetti frees himself.
Vercetti wants to control from the top but Akechi keeps moving.
Vercetti looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Akechi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vercetti is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vercetti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Akechi looks to score with a jab to the body but Vercetti is just out of range.
Vercetti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vercetti misses with an uppercut. Akechi saw that one coming.
Akechi looks to score with a jab to the body but Vercetti is just out of range.
Akechi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Akechi stalling away here and it's allowed Vercetti to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tommy Vercetti will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Akechi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vercetti slips under a jab from Akechi.
Vercetti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Akechi lands a nice shot to the body.
Vercetti misses with an uppercut. Akechi saw that one coming.
Akechi scores with a punch to the head.
Vercetti on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vercetti avoids the body shot from Akechi.
Akechi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vercetti closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Vercetti drops Akechi with a straight right hand, right on the button! Vercetti follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Vercetti!
Our winner, Tommy Vercetti, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Mir (ranked 1614 p4p, 890 weight class) and Renoa Gracie (ranked 141 p4p, 77 weight class). Gracie has chosen Apaga Mas Não Bate as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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145
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145
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frankie Mir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Renoa Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Richard Clark and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mir tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gracie sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mir somewhat.
Mir fails with a takedown attempt.
Mir has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Gracie moves into the clinch successfully.
Gracie pulls guard effortlessly.
Gracie is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mir flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Gracie throwing shots but Mir is blocking nicely.
Mir is not content to let Gracie control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mir trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up.
Gracie thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gracie has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at GAMMA Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Mir is trying to stand back up but Gracie is controlling him
Gracie working over Mir with some ground and pound. Mir looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gracie wants to control but Mir is keeping him busy.
Gracie is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gracie is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gracie is nestled in close to Mir, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gracie lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gracie lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Mir is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gracie missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Mir is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gracie throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mir is pressing down on Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mir keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mir throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Gracie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gracie postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mir throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Gracie slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mir controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself.
Gracie with a nice head shot there.
Mir can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice strikes from Gracie there.
Gracie working over Mir with some ground and pound. Mir looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mir looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mir misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Gracie is nestled in close to Mir, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gracie is keen to just control but Mir is a slippery customer.
Gracie lands with a punch from half guard.
Mir is controlling Gracie's trapped leg to prevent Gracie from advancing to side control.
Mir is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gracie scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mir missing with punches from the bottom.
Mir taking some punishment here, with Gracie in his half guard.
Mir is trying to stand back up but Gracie is controlling him
Nice strikes from Gracie there.
Mir on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mir taking some punishment here, with Gracie in his half guard.
Mir looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mir is rocked!
Gracie trying to control the action but Mir is working from the bottom.
Gracie takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Oh Mir is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice strikes from Gracie there.
Gracie working the head and body with strikes.
Gracie is trying to control. Mir wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gracie is pressing down on Mir's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mir is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mir gets back to full guard.
Mir is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.
Mir seems to have got his legs back now.
Gracie distracts Mir with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gracie makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie works over Mir with some ground and pound from guard.
Mir has momentary wrist control but Gracie slips an elbow through the middle.
Gracie works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mir is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gracie is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Renoa Gracie dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gracie is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mir's half guard.
Mir is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Renoa Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mir is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gracie's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gracie's back!
Mir lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gracie wants to control his opponent's hands but Mir gets his hands free.
Gracie is in bad spot here.
Gracie is covering up but some of the strikes from Mir are getting through and doing damage.
Gracie tries to escape the position.
The referee is taking a good look at Gracie as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Mir!
Gracie tries to roll but Mir sticks to his back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mir is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Gracie is in bad spot here.
Gracie tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Mir with good strikes from the mount here!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Mir has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Gracie's face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mir is landing with some decent strikes but Gracie is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Gracie keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gracie slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Mir wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Mir seems to be looking for submissions.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Mir has control of the leg.
Gracie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mir's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mir's back!
Gracie punishes Mir with strikes from the back mount.
Mir tries to break free.
Mir is working hard here to advance position.
Gracie lands punches and elbows.
Gracie lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
I really don't envy Mir right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Gracie.
Mir looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Gracie lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gracie is loading up with his shots from the back and Mir is in big trouble! Mir taps out to strikes and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Renoa Gracie!
Renoa Gracie 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Finlay Standifer (ranked 371 p4p, 598 weight class) and Agansing Rai (ranked 47 p4p, 77 weight class). Rai has chosen Break Stuff as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Excellent boxer
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World class MT
Heavy handed |
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Finlay Standifer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Agansing Rai!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Standifer.
Rai scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rai misses with a looping right.
Rai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rai misses the shot to the body.
Rai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Standifer.
Standifer slips a jab from Rai.
Standifer looks to score with a jab to the body but Rai is just out of range.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rai enables Standifer to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rai manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Standifer stopping the sweep attempt from Rai.
Standifer looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Standifer being controlled here momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Standifer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Standifer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Standifer 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.
Rai looking for a sweep. Not yet Rai, not yet.
Standifer wants to control from the top but Rai keeps moving.
Rai wants to control but Standifer passes easily into half guard.
Standifer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rai sees it coming and defends easily.
We've been hearing that Standifer has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Standifer lands strikes from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rai tries to kick Standifer off but Standifer keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rai is looking to get back to is feet but Standifer passes into side control.
Rai holding on.
Standifer trying to control the action but Rai is working from the bottom.
Standifer working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Rai wants to control but Standifer postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Standifer in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Rai is trying to work for a sweep but Standifer has mounted him!
Rai tries to hold on but Standifer pushes him away.
Standifer is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Rai tries to lock up and control but Standifer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rai bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Rai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rai is looking to advance position but Standifer has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Standifer raining down hammerfists from mount.
Rai tries to hold on but Standifer pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Standifer lands a couple of good shots and Rai has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Standifer has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Rai covering up well under a series of strikes from Standifer.
Standifer doesn't have the hooks in and Rai manages to turn into his guard.
Standifer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Nice strikes from Standifer there.
Standifer is nestled in close to Rai, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Standifer working Rai over with strikes.
Standifer lands strikes from half guard.
Rai is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Finlay Standifer dominated that round.
That's time! Standifer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Standifer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rai throws a punch but it's blocked by Standifer.
Rai drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Standifer pushes Rai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rai misses with an elbow over the top.
Standifer works on Rai's body with a couple of short punches.
Standifer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Standifer.
Rai manages to break the clinch.
Rai slips a jab from Standifer.
Rai closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Agansing Rai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Standifer manages to avoid it.
Rai scores with a push kick.
Rai throws a lazy uppercut
and Standifer counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Standifer passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Standifer scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Standifer prevents Rai from improving his position.
Ground and pound from Standifer.
Standifer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rai knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Standifer working the head and body with strikes.
Standifer lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Standifer is looking to stall here but Rai recovers full guard.
Rai keeping moving, preventing Standifer from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Standifer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Standifer trying to control the position from guard on top but Rai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Standifer postures up.
Standifer trying to control but Rai is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Standifer controlling from the top position.
Standifer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rai's head.
Standifer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rai trying to keep a closed guard but Standifer is proving a slippery customer.
Rai escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Standifer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rai keeping moving, preventing Standifer from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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.
Standifer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Standifer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rai.
Standifer feinted with a counter takedown.
Rai takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rai throws a big shot that misses.
Rai throws a big shot that misses.
Standifer drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rai sprawls and moves away.
Rai with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Standifer feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Rai keeping moving, preventing Standifer from controlling successfully.
Standifer scoring with some ground and pound.
Standifer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rai can do to turn this around?
Standifer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rai wants to hit a sweep here but Standifer passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Rai there!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Finlay Standifer dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Standifer forces Rai back against the cage and clinches.
Agansing Rai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rai wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Standifer throws a punch but it's blocked by Rai.
Standifer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rai manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Rai being controlled here, momentarily.
Standifer with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Standifer looking to sit in guard and control but Rai gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rai must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Standifer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rai is one step ahead there.
Standifer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Standifer trying to keep a closed guard but Rai is proving a slippery customer.
Rai being controlled here momentarily.
Rai stopping the sweep attempt from Standifer.
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.
Rai trying to control the position from guard on top but Standifer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rai postures up.
Rai missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Standifer looking to control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Standifer keeping full guard, as Rai tries to pass.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rai looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Standifer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice defenses there by Standifer.
Standifer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rai throws out a loose jab but Standifer uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Standifer blocks a leg kick.
Rai lands with a thumping leg kick.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rai enables Standifer to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rai manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Rai looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Standifer working some strikes from top position.
Rai is controlling Standifer's posture.
Standifer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Standifer is in close to Rai's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Standifer lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Standifer trying to control but Rai is working from the bottom.
Standifer is working Rai over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rai working a defensive guard here.
Standifer landing some decent shots from guard.
Finlay Standifer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Standifer preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Standifer.
Standifer works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rai taking some punishment here, with Standifer in his half guard.
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 Finlay Standifer.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Standifer, 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Finlay Standifer!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mac Anudo (ranked 672 p4p, 783 weight class) and Jah Kid (ranked 39 p4p, 50 weight class). Kid has chosen Walk - Pantera as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Jah Kid has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mac Anudo's chin.
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35
265
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34
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13 - 8 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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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 24 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mac Anudo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jah Kid!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anudo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kid pinned against the cage. Kid gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kid doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kid swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anudo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kid's head backwards.
Anudo throws a leg kick which misses Kid's front leg but catches the back leg as Kid tries to avoid it.
Anudo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kid throws a hook but Anudo avoids it easily.
Anudo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kid misses with a left hand
so Anudo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anudo won't allow Kid to sweep him here.
Kid is trying to control the position but Anudo postures up.
Anudo trying to control the position from guard on top but Kid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kid looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anudo tries to free his leg and advance position but Kid is retaining full guard.
Anudo has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kid wants to sweep but no luck.
Our spies down at at The Scrap Squad inform us that Kid has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Anudo stands and throws Kid's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Anudo tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Anudo misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Anudo swings around for an armbar but Kid sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Anudo's guard.
Anudo looking for a guillotine here but Kid defends easily.
Anudo is looking to sweep but instead, Kid has passed into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anudo is looking to improve his position.
Kid tries to pass the half guard into mount. Anudo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Anudo is controlling Kid's trapped leg to prevent Kid from advancing to side control.
Kid is trying to work for a kimura but Anudo is defending well.
Anudo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kid is working away from the top position though.
Kid is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kid trying to control the action but Anudo is working from the bottom.
Anudo wants to get back to full guard.
Anudo trying to control from the bottom.
Anudo tries to get to full guard but Kid has control of the leg.
Anudo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kid pulls his head out easily.
That's four 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.
Kid is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kid passes the guard and advances to mount!
Anudo slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Anudo is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anudo tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
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 Mac Anudo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Anudo shoots and misses
and Kid connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kid throws a body shot but no joy.
Anudo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kid.
Kid misses with a hook to the body
and Anudo counters with a stiff right hand.
Kid misses with a body punch
and Anudo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kid blocks a head kick by Anudo.
Kid pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anudo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kid counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kid scores with a hook to the body. Anudo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Some wild striking there from Anudo.
Kid pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anudo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kid scores with a body shot.
Anudo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Anudo misses with a leg kick.
Kid fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Anudo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kid throws an off balance right hand
and Anudo counters with a thumping low kick.
Jah Kid is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anudo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kid as he jumps to the side.
Kid swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kid throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Anudo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kid.
Nice jab there from Anudo.
Jah Kid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kid looks to score with a jab to the body but Anudo is just out of range.
Anudo quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anudo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kid.
Kid misses with a wild body shot.
Anudo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kid throws a right hand that misses
and Anudo counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anudo shoots in for a double leg but Kid sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mac Anudo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kid swings for the body but Anudo moves out of range.
Kid fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anudo manages to avoid it.
Kid takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kid ducks under a wild hook from Anudo.
Anudo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kid swings away with a body shot that misses
and Anudo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kid misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anudo.
Kid thuds a left hand into Anudo's body.
Anudo throws a front kick aimed at Kid's knee but Kid avoids it well.
Kid waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anudo.
Anudo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kid is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Anudo rather than just go for the knockout.
Kid misses with a looping right.
Anudo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kid looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Anudo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kid counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jah Kid seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Anudo avoids the body shot from Kid.
Anudo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kid lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kid lands an overhand right.
Kid displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Anudo.
Anudo moves away from the strike by Kid.
Kid throws a predictable looking body shot
and Anudo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
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!
Anudo lands a couple of digs.
Anudo tries to free his leg and advance position but Kid is retaining full guard.
Kid is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kid lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Kid preventing the sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jah Kid showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kid stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Anudo misses with a hook. Kid ducked under it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Kid.
Anudo throws a nice looking combination but Kid bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kid is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Anudo with a body shot.
Anudo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The fighters circling - Kid throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Anudo darts in looking for a takedown but Kid gets double underhooks and turns Anudo into the cage.
Kid can't find room to land a body shot as Anudo controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anudo tries to pull guard but Kid holds him up against the cage and eventually Anudo drops back down to his feet.
Kid misses with the head strike.
Anudo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kid looks to land a left hand but Anudo moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kid misses with a body shot.
Kid paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kid thuds a left hand into Anudo's body.
Anudo shoots in for a takedown but Kid shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mac Anudo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kid looks to score with a jab to the body but Anudo is just out of range.
Anudo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Anudo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kid misses with a jab to the body
and Anudo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Anudo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kid swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Anudo counters with a body kick that stops Kid in his tracks momentarily.
Kid swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anudo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kid misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kid throws a predictable looking body shot
and Anudo counters with a shoot takedown. Kid fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anudo trying to control the position from guard on top but Kid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anudo throws an elbow that misses. Kid uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Anudo's guard. Nice move by Kid!
Kid is posturing up here but Anudo has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Kid tries to roll out but it's too tight and Kid has to tap! Slick submission there by Anudo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mac Anudo!
Mac Anudo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Jah Kid was interviewed post fight and said 'Its easy to win when your cheating'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Loris (ranked 404 p4p, 791 weight class) and Jian Zhao (ranked 54 p4p, 94 weight class). Zhao comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Dirty Harry (Schtung Chinese New Year Remix) - Gorillaz kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be a great matchup!
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38
155
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36
156
25 - 16 - 3 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite 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 21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Hugo Loris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 16 - 3, fighting out of London, Jian Zhao!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loris misses with an uppercut. Zhao saw that one coming.
A cross from Loris lands.
Loris just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Loris misses.
Hugo Loris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zhao blocks a low kick nicely.
A good leg kick by Zhao.
Loris misses with a body shot.
Zhao ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Loris has been working on his boxing with his coaches at GAMMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
The fighters circling - Zhao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Loris throws the left hand but Zhao avoids the punch easily.
Loris 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.
Loris changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Loris looks to land a left hand but Zhao moved out of range nicely.
Zhao lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Loris scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zhao dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zhao throws a shot from downtown. Loris moves away and avoids it.
Zhao takes a swing at Loris's ribcage but misses.
Zhao digs a good hook to Loris's body.
Loris slips a jab from Zhao.
Loris 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.
Loris misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhao slips a straight right by Loris.
Loris throws a looping overhand right but Zhao ducks down to avoid it.
Zhao on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
 It looks like Jian Zhao has been cut.
Loris has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zhao.
Zhao cracks Loris with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Zhao throws a series of strikes that have Loris backpedaling.
Loris misses with a body shot.
Zhao jabs Loris right on the nose. Loris blinks but takes it well.
Zhao looks to land a right hand but Loris moved out of range.
Zhao avoids the body shot from Loris.
Zhao tries to work over Loris's front leg with a kick but Loris checks it.
Zhao takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Zhao slips a straight right by Loris.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Loris misses the target.
Jian Zhao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Loris looks to score with a jab to the body but Zhao is just out of range.
Loris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zhao was well out of range. Poor timing from Loris.
Loris throws a right hand that misses
and Zhao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Loris scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Loris misses with a right hand
and Zhao counters with a straight right hand.
Loris lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhao with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Loris throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Loris scores with a shot to the body.
Loris misses with a shot to the body
and Zhao counters with a slapping leg kick.
Loris closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Zhao's guard.
Loris wants to control from the top but Zhao keeps moving.
Zhao can't keep his opponent in guard - Loris advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Loris wants to pass the guard but Zhao is defending well.
Zhao really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Loris. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Loris trying to control the action but Zhao is working from the bottom.
Loris is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zhao is just riding it out for now. Loris eventually gives up the hold.
Loris passes to full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loris is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Zhao is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hugo Loris!
Hugo Loris 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Aboubacar Mandiang (ranked 703 p4p, 196 weight class) and Keith Rodgers (ranked 89 p4p, 25 weight class). Mandiang comes to the cage accompanied by Oliver Twist. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aboubacar Mandiang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Keith Rodgers !
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodgers digs a good hook to Mandiang's body.
Rodgers throws a shot to the body.
Rodgers 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.
Mandiang lands a jab to the nose.
Mandiang takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mandiang scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rodgers rushes Mandiang and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mandiang is looking to break free of the clinch but Rodgers has double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Rodgers fails to land.
Rodgers drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rodgers is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mandiang pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mandiang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mandiang throws out a loose jab but Rodgers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mandiang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rodgers moves away.
Rodgers throws out a counter right but Mandiang avoids it with no problem.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mandiang. Rodgers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mandiang scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Both fighters circling a little - Rodgers finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Rodgers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mandiang.
Nice shot by Mandiang.
Rodgers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mandiang.
Rodgers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rodgers slips under a jab from Mandiang.
Aboubacar Mandiang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodgers moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Mandiang throws a half hearted mid kick.
A cross from Rodgers lands.
Rodgers rushes Mandiang and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mandiang working hard to break the clinch.
Mandiang breaks from the clinch.
We've been told by Mandiang's head coaches at Catch Wrestling L.A. that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rodgers misses with a wild body shot.
Rodgers throws a leg kick which misses Mandiang's front leg but catches the back leg as Mandiang tries to avoid it.
Mandiang blocks the body kick.
Mandiang lands a body shot.
Rodgers throws a front kick that sends Mandiang stumbling back into the cage.
Mandiang throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Mandiang misses the jab.
Mandiang misses with a straight right.
Rodgers is trying to counter with his kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mandiang throws a nice looking combination but Rodgers bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rodgers throws an overhand right that lands on Mandiang's shoulder, as Mandiang tries to avoid the shot.
Rodgers blocks a head kick by Mandiang.
A telegraphed right hand from Mandiang misses the target.
Mandiang ducks right into an uppercut from Rodgers .
Rodgers connects with a nice looking jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers moves away from the strike by Mandiang.
Mandiang tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rodgers pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mandiang cracks a nice hook into Rodgers 's ribs.
Rodgers lands with a cross.
Rodgers tries to land a front kick but Mandiang steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mandiang on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rodgers . Rodgers obviously looking to wear him down.
Rodgers ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rodgers lands a nice looking body kick.
Nice takedown defense from Mandiang. No joy for Rodgers on that attempt.
Aboubacar Mandiang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keith Rodgers .
Rodgers looks to land a left hand but Mandiang moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Mandiang misses the target.
Good shot there by Rodgers .
Rodgers slips a jab from Mandiang.
Rodgers scores with the left hand. Mandiang knows he should have avoided that one.
Rodgers is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rodgers slips under a jab.
Rodgers scores with a kick to the midsection.
Mandiang just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mandiang defends well and Rodgers ends up having to push Mandiang into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mandiang thinks about countering with a head kick.
Mandiang throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Mandiang misses.
Rodgers darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mandiang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rodgers .
Mandiang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rodgers scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mandiang doesn't seem bothered though.
Rodgers gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mandiang.
A low kick lands for Rodgers .
Mandiang throws a lazy right hand but Rodgers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rodgers connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mandiang's hands.
Rodgers shoots in but no luck this time.
An attempted straight right counter from Mandiang misses the target.
Keith Rodgers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mandiang swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rodgers .
Mandiang circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rodgers looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodgers landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rodgers moves into full mount! Mandiang won't be happy about that!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mandiang holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Rodgers tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Rodgers working the ground and pound effectively.
Mandiang is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Rodgers putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Rodgers scoring with strikes but Mandiang is staying in there.
Mandiang wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Mandiang bucks Rodgers off and manages to get back to his feet!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mandiang tries a head kick but it misses.
Rodgers fails with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Keith Rodgers will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rodgers closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rodgers lands in his opponent's guard.
Rodgers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mandiang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mandiang avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mandiang wants to stand and escape but Rodgers is having none of it.
Rodgers throws a strike but Mandiang rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Rodgers looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Mandiang has picked Rodgers up and slammed him! Rodgers can't keep hold of the triangle and Mandiang manages to pass to side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mandiang wants to control but Rodgers is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Rodgers 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rodgers is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Rodgers has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodgers tries to roll over but Mandiang keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodgers is still trying to improve position.
Rodgers has a hand on Mandiang's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Mandiang takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Mandiang gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Mandiang throws a big shot that misses.
Mandiang tests Rodgers 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mandiang misses with a head kick.
Rodgers tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mandiang swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mandiang tried to counter with a leg kick but Rodgers avoided it.
Rodgers tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mandiang swivels and escapes.
Mandiang throws a sloppy head kick and Rodgers moves out of range easily.
Mandiang thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Rodgers does it's job there.
Aboubacar Mandiang is winning the standup battle so far.
Rodgers is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mandiang throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rodgers throws a good cross that connects.
Rodgers connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodgers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mandiang takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mandiang misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rodgers throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rodgers bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mandiang's head.
A lazy left from Mandiang finds it's target.
Both fighters circling a little - Rodgers finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Rodgers avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rodgers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mandiang.
Mandiang takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Rodgers scores with a takedown into Mandiang's guard.
Rodgers throwing strikes but missing.
Rodgers missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers tries to free his leg and advance position but Mandiang is retaining full guard.
Rodgers stands up over Mandiang, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rodgers is working Mandiang over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mandiang working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rodgers .
Rodgers loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rodgers trying to control but Mandiang is working from the bottom.
Rodgers makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rodgers working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mandiang avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Keith Rodgers has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rodgers scoring with some ground and pound.
Mandiang utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers tries to free his leg and advance position but Mandiang is retaining full guard.
Rodgers wants to control from the top but Mandiang keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rodgers accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mandiang preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rodgers loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rodgers trying to control the position from guard on top but Mandiang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodgers throwing strikes from guard but Mandiang blocks nicely.
Rodgers passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Rodgers lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Mandiang down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keith Rodgers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Rodgers stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rodgers slips a jab from Mandiang.
Rodgers misses with a straight right.
Rodgers is looking to slow Mandiang down with leg kicks.
Rodgers closes the distance and clinches.
Mandiang blocking some punches.
Mandiang will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Rodgers scores with a shoulder strike.
Mandiang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mandiang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rodgers tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mandiang with a jab.
Rodgers fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mandiang.
Rodgers thuds his right hand into Mandiang's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rodgers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rodgers drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodgers slips under a jab from Mandiang.
Mandiang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mandiang tries a head kick but it misses.
Rodgers has closed the distance and engaged Mandiang in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Rodgers .
Rodgers pushes Mandiang back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rodgers lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Mandiang manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mandiang chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rodgers can pounce on him.
Rodgers throws a front kick aimed at Mandiang's knee but Mandiang avoids it well.
Mandiang misses with a hook. Rodgers ducked under it nicely.
Mandiang takes one to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodgers scores with a nice right hand.
A swing and a miss from Mandiang.
Rodgers tried to score with a low kick but Mandiang checks it.
Mandiang throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice shot by Rodgers .
Nice defenses there by Mandiang.
Rodgers misses with a hook.
Rodgers drives through and clinches with Mandiang against the cage.
Mandiang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rodgers lunges at Mandiang with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mandiang's hand.
Keith Rodgers is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers throws a shot from downtown. Mandiang moves away and avoids it.
Mandiang is looking to counter punch.
Rodgers shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mandiang is trying to defend but Rodgers finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Rodgers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rodgers stalling.
Let's hope that Rodgers has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Aboubacar Mandiang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rodgers tries to pass to full mount but Mandiang defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers slows the pace down in half guard.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Rodgers .
Rodgers trying to control from half guard but Mandiang is working away.
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.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mandiang blocks a jab.
Mandiang gets caught flat footed, as Rodgers shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rodgers is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rodgers trying to control but Mandiang is working from the bottom.
Rodgers looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keith Rodgers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rodgers has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keith Rodgers !
A very excited looking Keith Rodgers rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Ryan (ranked 385 p4p, 324 weight class) and Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez (ranked 49 p4p, 42 weight class). Jaegerjaquez has chosen Рем Дигга - В огне as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Excellent boxer
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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 21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eddie Ryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jaegerjaquez lands the left hand.
Jaegerjaquez tries to work over Ryan's front leg with a kick but Ryan checks it.
Ryan dips to his left and cracks Jaegerjaquez with an uppercut!
Ryan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jaegerjaquez.
Ryan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ryan tries to bum rush Jaegerjaquez with a series of wild strikes but Jaegerjaquez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ryan scores with a shot to the body.
Ryan with a hook.
Jaegerjaquez avoids the body shot from Ryan.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ryan. Jaegerjaquez does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaegerjaquez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jaegerjaquez tries to work over Ryan's front leg with a kick but Ryan checks it.
Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryan just misses with a punch to the body.
Jaegerjaquez slips a straight right by Ryan.
Jaegerjaquez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jaegerjaquez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ryan.
Jaegerjaquez only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan throws a shot from downtown. Jaegerjaquez moves away and avoids it.
Ryan lands with a right hand.
Ryan lands a jab to the nose.
Jaegerjaquez avoids the body shot from Ryan.
Ryan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've been hearing reports that Ryan has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ryan misses with the combination.
Jaegerjaquez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ryan finds it's way round the side to connect with Jaegerjaquez's head.
Jaegerjaquez is looking to score with low kicks.
Jaegerjaquez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ryan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jaegerjaquez on the side of the head.
Ryan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jaegerjaquez just misses with a punch to the body.
Ryan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jaegerjaquez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jaegerjaquez misses with a body kick.
Ryan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ryan loads up on a big right hand but Jaegerjaquez slips the punch.
Jaegerjaquez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jaegerjaquez 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.
Jaegerjaquez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jaegerjaquez lands a glancing blow to the side of Ryan's head.
Jaegerjaquez wants to land a leg kick but Ryan is out of range.
Ryan looks to land a combination but Jaegerjaquez avoids it well.
Ryan throws a shot to the body.
A jab from Jaegerjaquez finds it's way through Ryan's defenses.
Ryan misses with a body shot.
Jaegerjaquez blocks a jab.
Nice shot lands for Jaegerjaquez.
Ryan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ryan slips under a jab from Jaegerjaquez.
Ryan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ryan misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A big left from Ryan misses.
Ryan misses with an uppercut. Jaegerjaquez saw that one coming.
Ryan throws a looping overhand right but Jaegerjaquez ducks down to avoid it.
Jaegerjaquez slips a straight right by Ryan.
Ryan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ryan misses with a lunging right hand
and Jaegerjaquez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jaegerjaquez throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ryan counters with a single leg into guard. Jaegerjaquez didn't expect that.
Jaegerjaquez is pulling down on Ryan's head. It's preventing any offense from Ryan, at least for the moment.
Jaegerjaquez has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ryan has passed into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaegerjaquez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jaegerjaquez can't do much from the bottom here.
Jaegerjaquez is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jaegerjaquez trying to control but Ryan postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Ryan dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
The fighters circling - Jaegerjaquez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ryan wants to clinch up but Jaegerjaquez keeps it at a distance.
Jaegerjaquez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jaegerjaquez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A jab from Jaegerjaquez misses.
Ryan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jaegerjaquez throws a lazy head kick
and Ryan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jaegerjaquez just misses with a punch to the body.
Eddie Ryan is winning the standup battle so far.
Ryan with a nice cross.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ryan checks a leg kick.
Ryan dives in and scores a takedown into Jaegerjaquez's guard.
Jaegerjaquez is controlling Ryan's posture.
Jaegerjaquez is trying to control the position but Ryan postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan has gone for a leg lock! Jaegerjaquez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ryan's guard.
Jaegerjaquez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ryan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ryan has his foot on Jaegerjaquez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jaegerjaquez works his way back into a safe position though.
Jaegerjaquez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ryan is keeping the position for now.
Jaegerjaquez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jaegerjaquez is continuing to stall.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jaegerjaquez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ryan is keeping the position for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan throws a right hand that misses
and Jaegerjaquez counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ryan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jaegerjaquez can do to turn this around?
Ryan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jaegerjaquez. Jaegerjaquez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ryan connects with the punch.
Ryan tries for a takedown but Jaegerjaquez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ryan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ryan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jaegerjaquez slips a jab from Ryan.
Jaegerjaquez wants to slow Ryan down by chopping away at his legs.
A solid body kick from Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaegerjaquez throws a leg kick but Ryan moved away.
Ryan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jaegerjaquez counters with an outside leg kick.
Jaegerjaquez throws a push kick but Ryan slaps the foot to one side.
Jaegerjaquez looks to score with a jab to the body but Ryan is just out of range.
Ryan tries to counter with a takedown but Jaegerjaquez is quick to defend against it.
Jaegerjaquez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good exchange - Jaegerjaquez coming out on top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ryan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ryan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jaegerjaquez.
Ryan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ryan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jaegerjaquez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jaegerjaquez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ryan takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jaegerjaquez throws a front kick that sends Ryan stumbling back into the cage.
Jaegerjaquez defending well as Ryan loads up on a big left hand.
Ryan misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Ryan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Ryan tries to clinch up but Jaegerjaquez circles away and keeps his distance.
A leg kick checked by Ryan.
Ryan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jaegerjaquez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ryan throws a jab when Jaegerjaquez was well out of range.
Ryan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jaegerjaquez doesn't seem bothered though.
Ryan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ryan throws a right and a left that Jaegerjaquez avoids nicely.
Ryan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jaegerjaquez staying out of range there.
Jaegerjaquez looks to throw the jab but Ryan is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Jaegerjaquez finds it's way through Ryan's defenses.
Ryan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ryan avoids a kick to the body.
Ryan feinted with a counter takedown.
Ryan sizes up Jaegerjaquez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jaegerjaquez scores with a spinning back kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaegerjaquez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ryan throws a hook to the side of Jaegerjaquez's head but Jaegerjaquez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jaegerjaquez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ryan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jaegerjaquez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ryan scores with a hook to the body. Jaegerjaquez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice defenses there by Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ryan throws the left hand but Jaegerjaquez avoids the punch easily.
Jaegerjaquez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ryan works the jab nicely.
Ryan throws a big shot that misses.
Jaegerjaquez looks to land a body kick but Ryan moved away.
Jaegerjaquez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jaegerjaquez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ryan tries to counter with a takedown but Jaegerjaquez is quick to defend against it.
Jaegerjaquez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd cheers as Ryan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jaegerjaquez doesn't seem phased though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a looping right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ryan punishes Jaegerjaquez's body with a nice straight punch.
Ryan misses with a hook.
Ryan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jaegerjaquez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ryan was well out of range. Poor timing from Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a body shot.
Ryan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ryan checks a low kick from Jaegerjaquez.
A jab from Jaegerjaquez misses.
Jaegerjaquez throws a hook but Ryan avoids it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ryan, as that shot connected.
Jaegerjaquez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ryan was well out of range. Poor timing from Jaegerjaquez.
Ryan avoids the body shot from Jaegerjaquez.
A jab from Ryan misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Ryan.
Jaegerjaquez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ryan misses with a hook
enabling Jaegerjaquez to counter with a crisp jab.
Jaegerjaquez is looking to slow Ryan down with leg kicks.
Ryan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ryan looks to throw the jab but Jaegerjaquez is out of range.
Jaegerjaquez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ryan loads up on a big right hand but Jaegerjaquez slips the punch.
Ryan cracks a nice hook into Jaegerjaquez's ribs.
Ryan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jaegerjaquez misses with an uppercut. Ryan saw that one coming.
Jaegerjaquez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jaegerjaquez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ryan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jaegerjaquez's hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jaegerjaquez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ryan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jaegerjaquez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ryan throws out a loose jab but Jaegerjaquez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jaegerjaquez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ryan misses with a lunging right hand
and Jaegerjaquez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jaegerjaquez dodges the punch combination from Ryan.
Ryan with a jab.
Ryan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez throws a shot from downtown. Ryan moves away and avoids it.
Jaegerjaquez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jaegerjaquez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ryan misses the jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Ryan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ryan 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Ryan!
A victorious Eddie Ryan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between William H Bonney (ranked 275 p4p, 689 weight class) and James Hunt (ranked 36 p4p, 94 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, William H Bonney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, James Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt punishes Bonney's body with a nice straight punch.
Hunt misses with a shot to the body
and Bonney counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Bonney.
James Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bonney lands a nice shot that snaps Hunt's head back.
It looks like James Hunt has been cut.
Hunt gets a clinch.
Hunt scores with a shot to the side of Bonney's head.
Hunt lands a shot to the body.
Bonney misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bonney.
Bonney blocks a body shot from Hunt.
Hunt lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bonney.
Hunt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hunt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bonney blocks an uppercut.
Good body shot from Hunt.
A head punch on the inside from Hunt fails to land.
Bonney working aggressively here.
Bonney blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunt.
Bonney working aggressively here.
Hunt blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Hunt scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hunt pushes Bonney back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bonney's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonney misses with some punches.
Hunt lands a nice uppercut.
Bonney's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bonney misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hunt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bonney lands with a light punch inside.
Hunt misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bonney.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bonney.
Hunt lands a hook that snaps the head of Bonney backwards.
Bonney has a couple of punches blocked by Hunt.
Bonney throws a head punch that misses.
Hunt has a couple of punches blocked by Bonney.
Bonney misses with some punches.
Hunt working aggressively here.
Bonney misses with a punch on the inside.
Hunt scores with a shot to the side of Bonney's head.
A head punch on the inside from Hunt fails to land.
Bonney swings wildly with an uppercut but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hunt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A hook to the body from Bonney.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bonney.
Hunt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bonney prevents a body shot from Hunt.
Bonney blocks an uppercut.
Bonney tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hunt's elbow.
Bonney lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bonney throws a punch but it's blocked by Hunt.
Bonney swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Hunt on the inside.
Hunt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bonney tries to throw a body punch but Hunt avoids it by throwing Bonney back against the cage.
Hunt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bonney backwards.
Hunt blocks an uppercut.
Hunt lands with a short shot to the head.
Bonney misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bonney.
Hunt takes a shot to the head.
Hunt takes a shot to the head.
Bonney blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Hunt fails to land.
Hunt can't find room to land a body shot as Bonney controls the action.
Hunt has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bonney seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hunt can turn it around.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bonney's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Hunt.
Bonney fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bonney tries to work over Hunt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bonney misses with the head strike.
Hunt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bonney backwards.
Bonney's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bonney working aggressively here.
Bonney misses with a punch on the inside.
Hunt misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Hunt on the inside.
Hunt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hunt misses with some punches.
Hunt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hunt lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bonney or not.
Hunt swings wildly with an uppercut but Bonney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bonney lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hunt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bonney backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bonney throws a punch but it's blocked by Hunt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bonney blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bonney struggles to land a body shot inside as Hunt controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hunt.
Hunt working aggressively here.
Bonney blocking some punches.
Hunt lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bonney or not.
Bonney is breathing heavily.
Hunt prevents a body shot from Bonney.
Bonney tries a body shot but Hunt blocks it.
Hunt blocking some punches.
Bonney blocks an uppercut.
Bonney misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hunt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hunt misses with a body punch.
Bonney misses with some punches.
Hunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bonney blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunt.
Hunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bonney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hunt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bonneys head.
Hunt tries a body shot but Bonney blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Hunt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Hunt'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.
Hunt lands a body shot.
Hunt misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hunt scores with a shot to the body.
Hunt loads up on a big right hand but Bonney slips the punch.
Hunt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bonney throws out the jab.
Hunt throws a hook but Bonney blocks it.
Good shot there by Hunt.
 It looks like William H Bonney has been cut.
Nice body punch from Hunt.
We've been told by Bonney's head coaches at Outlaw MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hunt takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bonney misses the shot to the body.
Hunt stuns Bonney with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jab by Hunt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunt misses with an uppercut. Bonney saw that one coming.
Hunt lands with an uppercut that bounces Bonney off the cage and back into range.
Hunt lunges at Bonney with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bonney's hand.
Hunt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hunt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hunt scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bonney in his tracks.
Bonney throws the left hand but Hunt avoids the punch easily.
Hunt misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonney takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hunt misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hunt misses the shot to the body.
Bonney misses with a looping left.
Hunt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hunt bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bonney's head.
Hunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Bonney is just out of range.
Hunt misses with a body shot.
Bonney bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hunt misses with a straight left.
Hunt lands a jab to Bonney's midsection.
Bonney on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hunt scores with a punch to the head.
Hunt throws a big shot that misses.
Hunt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hunt scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bonney.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt darts in and clinches Bonney up against the cage.
Hunt throws a head punch that misses.
Bonney lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt tries to work over Bonney's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hunt swings wildly with an uppercut but Bonney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bonney working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hunt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hunt misses with some punches.
Bonney lands with a left to the head.
Bonney blocks an uppercut.
Hunt scores with a hook to the body.
Hunt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hunt throws a punch but it's blocked by Bonney.
Hunt pushes Bonney back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hunt misses with some punches.
Hunt misses with a punch to the body.
Bonney misses with a body punch.
Bonney working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonney blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hunt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bonney blocking some punches.
Hunt lands with a left to the head.
Hunt has a couple of punches blocked by Bonney.
Hunt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hunt pushes Bonney back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bonney struggles to land a body shot inside as Hunt controls his hands.
Bonney has a couple of punches blocked by Hunt.
Hunt lands an uppercut.
Bonney tries a body shot but Hunt blocks it.
Hunt misses with a punch on the inside.
Bonney misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bonney lands a right hand.
Hunt has a couple of punches blocked by Bonney.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hunt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hunt tries to throw a body punch but Bonney avoids it by throwing Hunt back against the cage.
Hunt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hunt digs a right hand underneath Bonney's ribcage. Bonney let out a lung full of air as it connected.
James Hunt seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A body shot lands from Hunt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hunt pushes Bonney back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hunt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bonney backwards.
Hunt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bonney tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hunt's elbow.
Hunt lands a nice uppercut.
Bonney fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bonney.
Bonney doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hunt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hunt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bonneys head.
Bonney blocking some punches.
Hunt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bonney has a couple of punches blocked by Hunt.
Hunt stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hunt scores with a hook to the body.
Hunt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bonney blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Hunt.
Nice body punch from Hunt - that landed with a thud.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Hunt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Bonney takes one to the chin there.
William H Bonney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Bonney.
Hunt is looking to clinch but Bonney is avoiding it.
Hunt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hunt cracks a nice hook into Bonney's ribs.
A telegraphed right hand from Hunt misses the target.
A lazy left from Bonney finds it's target.
Hunt clinches up against the cage.
Bonney misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt lands an uppercut.
Bonney misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hunt lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bonney or not.
Hunt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hunt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bonney misses with a body punch.
Hunt misses with a body punch.
Hunt misses with a punch on the inside.
Bonney misses with the head strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hunt lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bonney or not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bonney backwards.
Hunt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bonney misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bonney prevents a body shot from Hunt.
Bonney misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hunt digs a right hand into Bonney's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bonney's gas tank.
Hunt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hunt lands with a right to the head.
Hunt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hunt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bonney backwards.
Hunt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hunt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hunt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bonney's elbow.
Hunt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hunt has a couple of punches blocked by Bonney.
Hunt lands a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bonney blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt takes a shot to the head.
Hunt swings wildly with an uppercut but Bonney uses good head movement to avoid it.
James Hunt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hunt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bonney misses with some punches.
Bonney blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bonney swings wildly with an uppercut but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bonney misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunt.
Bonney swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunt blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonney blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bonney throws a head punch that misses.
Bonney throws a head punch that misses.
Bonney fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bonney has a couple of punches blocked by Hunt.
Bonney misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bonney.
Bonney misses with a punch on the inside.
Bonney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bonney tries to work over Hunt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hunt lands with a light punch inside.
Bonney working aggressively here.
Bonney lands a hook that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonney lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bonney misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hunt misses with a punch on the inside.
Bonney tries a body shot but Hunt blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bonney.
Hunt blocks an uppercut.
Bonney lands a shoulder strike.
Bonney misses with some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bonney lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hunt blocking some punches.
Bonney tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hunt's elbow.
Bonney throws a punch but it's blocked by Hunt.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to James Hunt.
Well Hunt has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Hunt!
James Hunt 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tungsten Kaafjord (ranked 194 p4p, 125 weight class) and Nuufo Seanoa (ranked 8 p4p, 12 weight class). Nuufo Seanoa acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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 29 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Tungsten Kaafjord!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nuufo Seanoa!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've been hearing reports that Kaafjord has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kaafjord is trying to trip Seanoa. He has hold of a leg but Seanoa is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kaafjord persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Kaafjord looking to pass the guard.
Seanoa has his foot on Kaafjord's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kaafjord works his way back into a safe position though.
Seanoa keeping full guard, as Kaafjord tries to pass.
Seanoa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kaafjord is aware though and is defending well.
Kaafjord throws a big right hand that misses.
Kaafjord won't allow Seanoa to sweep him here.
Seanoa has momentary wrist control but Kaafjord slips an elbow through the middle.
Kaafjord stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Seanoa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Seanoa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Seanoa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Seanoa trying to keep a closed guard but Kaafjord is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaafjord trying to control but Seanoa is working from the bottom.
Seanoa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Seanoa has Kaafjord pulled in close to control his posture.
Seanoa is looking for a triangle but Kaafjord pushes his legs off easily.
Kaafjord connects with a couple of short punches.
Kaafjord works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kaafjord connects with a nice short shot to Seanoa's temple.
Kaafjord tries to pass to full mount but Seanoa defends it.
Kaafjord is thwarting Seanoa's attempts to control the position.
Kaafjord wants to take a breather but Seanoa is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kaafjord lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Seanoa trying to control from the bottom.
Kaafjord looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Seanoa with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kaafjord working over Seanoa with some ground and pound. Seanoa looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaafjord is trying to control the action in half guard but Seanoa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kaafjord lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kaafjord is nestled in close to Seanoa, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nice strikes from Kaafjord there.
Kaafjord wants to free his trapped foot but Seanoa is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ground and pound from Kaafjord.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kaafjord trying to control from Seanoa's half guard. Seanoa has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kaafjord content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Seanoa has locked up a guillotine! Seanoa's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Kaafjord is holding on here and Seanoa must be using up a lot of energy. Kaafjord has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Seanoa gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Nuufo Seanoa!
During a confident post fight interview, Nuufo Seanoa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gunner Bond (ranked 17 p4p, 86 weight class) and Junqueiro Santo Amaro (ranked 2 p4p, 13 weight class). Santo Amaro has chosen дигга на юг as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gunner Bond!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Junqueiro Santo Amaro!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Glass and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santo Amaro scores with a hook.
Bond with a hook.
Santo Amaro takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Santo Amaro throws an off balance right hand
and Bond counters with a nice uppercut.
Santo Amaro misses with a low kick as Bond jumps back.
Santo Amaro throws a wild body kick that Bond sees coming a mile off.
Bond thinks about countering with a body kick.
Bond takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bond thuds his right hand into Santo Amaro's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bond defending well as Santo Amaro loads up on a big left hand.
Santo Amaro scores with a decent looking hook.
Bond tries to land a leg kick but Santo Amaro saw it coming and moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bond chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Santo Amaro can pounce on him.
Bond scores with a jab to the body.
We've been told by Bond's head coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bond is looking to slow Santo Amaro down with leg kicks.
Bond is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bond steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Santo Amaro.
Bond was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Junqueiro Santo Amaro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santo Amaro throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Santo Amaro misses with a body shot.
Bond lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bond misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Santo Amaro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Santo Amaro throws a hook but Bond blocks it.
Bond looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Santo Amaro throws out a powerful jab.
Santo Amaro throws a sloppy body shot
and Bond connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bond throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bond misses with a body kick.
Bond misses with a body kick.
Bond ducks under a wild hook from Santo Amaro.
A counter left hand to the body from Bond misses its target.
Santo Amaro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Santo Amaro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bond jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Santo Amaro thuds a left hand into Bond's body.
Santo Amaro thuds a left hand into Bond's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santo Amaro misses with a hook
and Bond counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Santo Amaro. Bond does a little dance to reset his feet.
Both fighters circling a little - Bond finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Santo Amaro throws a body shot but no joy.
Santo Amaro just misses with a punch to the body.
Bond jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Santo Amaro takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Santo Amaro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Santo Amaro looks to score with a jab to the body but Bond is just out of range.
Bond tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santo Amaro tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bond connects with an inside leg kick.
Santo Amaro throws a head kick but Bond moves out of range.
Bond throws a quick counter kick to the body but Santo Amaro avoids it.
Santo Amaro misses with a kick to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Santo Amaro throws a lazy uppercut
and Bond connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Santo Amaro scores with a hook to the body. Bond takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bond scores with a push kick.
Santo Amaro looks to score with a jab to the body but Bond is just out of range.
A big left from Santo Amaro misses.
Santo Amaro throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Santo Amaro on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Santo Amaro takes one to the chin there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santo Amaro scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santo Amaro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jab from Bond.
Santo Amaro looks to score with a jab to the body but Bond is just out of range.
Bond throwing a counter right hand but Santo Amaro manages to avoid it.
Bond chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Santo Amaro can pounce on him.
Santo Amaro scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Santo Amaro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bond was well out of range. Poor timing from Santo Amaro.
Bond swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bond lands a glancing blow to the side of Santo Amaro's head.
Santo Amaro closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A jab lands there for Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro misses with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bond moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Bond wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bond dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bond defending well as Santo Amaro loads up on a big left hand.
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 Gunner Bond will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Santo Amaro misses with an uppercut
and Bond counters with a left to the body.
Santo Amaro jabs Bond right on the nose. Bond blinks but takes it well.
Bond throws the left hand but Santo Amaro avoids the punch easily.
Santo Amaro throws the left hand but Bond avoids the punch easily.
Santo Amaro lands a jab to Bond's midsection.
Bond blocks a low kick nicely.
Bond slips a straight right by Santo Amaro.
Bond is looking to counter with head kicks.
Santo Amaro throws a body kick that misses
and Bond connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice straight punches there by Bond. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bond.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as Santo Amaro blocks the leg kick.
Santo Amaro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bond fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Santo Amaro looks to throw the jab but Bond is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bond misses with the body kick
and Santo Amaro counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Santo Amaro tries to bum rush Bond with a series of wild strikes but Bond uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bond throws a quick counter kick to the body but Santo Amaro avoids it.
Santo Amaro is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Santo Amaro needs to keep his hands up - Bond had a free shot at his head there.
Santo Amaro misses with a right hand
and Bond counters with a nice body kick.
Bond gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Santo Amaro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bond fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Santo Amaro.
Bond looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gunner Bond is winning the standup battle so far.
Santo Amaro throws the kick towards the body but Bond avoids it.
It looked like Bond was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Santo Amaro.
Bond connects with a looping right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Santo Amaro.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bond takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santo Amaro thuds his shin into the meat of Bond's side.
Bond connects with an inside leg kick.
Bond throws an overhand right that lands on Santo Amaro's shoulder, as Santo Amaro tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Santo Amaro! But no joy.
Santo Amaro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bond lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Santo Amaro swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Santo Amaro with the inside leg kick.
Bond jabs Santo Amaro to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Santo Amaro slips a straight right by Bond.
Santo Amaro throws a big shot that misses.
A quick step to the side and Bond tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bond ducks under a wild hook from Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro misses with a shot to the body
and Bond counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santo Amaro misses with a hook. Bond ducked under it nicely.
Bond is looking to slow Santo Amaro down with leg kicks.
Santo Amaro throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bond lands a nice hook to Santo Amaro's body. Santo Amaro takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Santo Amaro looks to land a left hand but Bond moved out of range nicely.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Santo Amaro might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bond has got the better of the exchanges.
Santo Amaro checks a low kick from Bond.
Bond misses with a head kick.
Santo Amaro blocks the body kick.
Santo Amaro misses with a right hand
and Bond counters with a stiff right hand.
Santo Amaro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bond fires out a quick counter leg kick but Santo Amaro just manages to avoid it.
Santo Amaro throws a push kick but Bond slaps the foot to one side.
Bond appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A low kick from Santo Amaro misses
and Bond counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santo Amaro throws a leg kick
enabling Bond to counter with a crisp jab.
Santo Amaro listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
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!
Santo Amaro closes the distance and clinches.
Santo Amaro has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bond breaks the clinch.
Bond throws a looping overhand right but Santo Amaro ducks down to avoid it.
Santo Amaro misses with a right hand
and Bond counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bond checks the leg kick.
Santo Amaro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Santo Amaro just misses with a punch to the body.
Santo Amaro slips a straight right by Bond.
Bond lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Santo Amaro fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bond is out of range.
Bond swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gunner Bond 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.
Santo Amaro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Santo Amaro lands with an overhand left.
Santo Amaro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bond.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bond. Santo Amaro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Santo Amaro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Santo Amaro throws a leg kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Bond misses the target.
Bond uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Santo Amaro throws a push kick but Bond slaps the foot to one side.
Bond throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santo Amaro takes the fight into the clinch.
Santo Amaro scores with a hook to the body.
Bond misses with a punch on the inside.
Bond working hard to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bond lands with a short shot to the head.
Santo Amaro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Santo Amaro misses with the head strike.
Bond stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Santo Amaro fails to land.
Bond escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Santo Amaro throws a body shot but no joy.
Bond thinks about countering with a head kick.
Bond with a nice calf kick.
Bond connects with a body shot that sends Santo Amaro's belly button to the back.
Santo Amaro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Santo Amaro misses with a body shot.
Bond throws a looping overhand right but Santo Amaro ducks down to avoid it.
Santo Amaro on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bond looks to throw the jab but Santo Amaro is out of range.
Santo Amaro misses with a lunging right hand
and Bond counters with a head kick that drops Santo Amaro to the mat! Santo Amaro scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
 Santo Amaro is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bond fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Santo Amaro out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Gunner Bond!
Gunner Bond retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Gunner Bond 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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