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GAMMA#1094 Cleever v Ritori PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marc Tong Panong (ranked 2566 p4p, 1923 weight class) and Lyoha Nagibatel (ranked 295 p4p, 220 weight class). Tong Panong's entrance music is Tetris Song. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marc Tong Panong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lyoha Nagibatel!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Tong Panong misses with a double jab.
Nagibatel lands the left hand.
 It looks like Marc Tong Panong has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tong Panong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nagibatel tries to move into range but Tong Panong moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagibatel throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nagibatel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagibatel connects with a high kick.
Tong Panong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tong Panong shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nagibatel pinned against the cage. Nagibatel gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tong Panong shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tong Panong throws a jab when Nagibatel was well out of range.
Tong Panong moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromNagibatel.
Nagibatel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Tong Panong feints a jab promting Nagibatel to slip. Tong Panong then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nagibatel slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Tong Panong darts in looking for a takedown but Nagibatel gets double underhooks and turns Tong Panong into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marc Tong Panong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tong Panong lands an elbow inside that Nagibatel shrugs off.
Tong Panong letting Nagibatel take a breather here.
Tong Panong misses with an elbow strike.
Tong Panong misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tong Panong swings wildly with an uppercut but Nagibatel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nagibatel will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tong Panong up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tong Panong lands an elbow inside.
 It looks like Lyoha Nagibatel has been cut.
Tong Panong letting Nagibatel take a breather here.
The referee calls for Nagibatel to work.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lyoha Nagibatel.
Nagibatel throws a lazy head kick
and Tong Panong counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nagibatel wants to stall.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tong Panong.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tong Panong lands an uppercut.
Tong Panong lands a right hand.
Nagibatel is trying to push Tong Panong away but Tong Panong has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nagibatel takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tong Panong tries a knee to the head but Nagibatel blocks it.
Tong Panong throws an elbow that misses.
Tong Panong is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nagibatel pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tong Panong tries to score a body lock takedown but Nagibatel shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nagibatel stalling against the cage.
Tong Panong tries a body shot but Nagibatel blocks it.
Nagibatel avoids the elbow strike from Tong Panong, against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tong Panong as Nagibatel tries to tie him up.
Tong Panong throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nagibatel is struggling to control the position.
Tong Panong controlling the action here for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marc Tong Panong dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Tong Panong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nagibatel tries a head kick but it misses.
Nagibatel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tong Panong's head.
Tong Panong drives through with a takedown into Nagibatel's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Nagibatel has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Tong Panong has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Tong Panong tries to land knees in the clinch but Nagibatel avoids the damage to the body.
Tong Panong pushes off an throws an elbow but Nagibatel leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nagibatel gets underhooks to prevent Tong Panong's takedown attempt.
Tong Panong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nagibatel can do to turn this around?
Nagibatel stalls.
Tong Panong misses with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tong Panong is trying to stall.
Tong Panong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Nagibatel.
Marc Tong Panong has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nagibatel has Tong Panong pressed against the cage.
Nagibatel trying to stall but Tong Panong improves his position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lyoha Nagibatel.
Tong Panong lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tong Panong.
Tong Panong blocks a low kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagibatel throws a sloppy head kick and Tong Panong moves out of range easily.
Tong Panong scores with a nice right hand.
No joy there for Tong Panong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tong Panong gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nagibatel holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Tong Panong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tong Panong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagibatel is pressed up against the cage. Tong Panong has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nagibatel down to the mat. Nagibatel avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tong Panong blocks a head kick by Nagibatel.
Nagibatel misses with a head kick.
A head kick by Nagibatel misses
and Tong Panong counters by clinching up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tong Panong as Nagibatel tries to tie him up.
Our sources have told us that Tong Panong has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tong Panong as Nagibatel tries to tie him up.
Nagibatel seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nagibatel is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Tong Panong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nagibatel stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tong Panong missing with knees to the body.
Nagibatel controlling the action here for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lyoha Nagibatel.
Tong Panong wants to clinch up but Nagibatel keeps it at a distance.
Nagibatel shapes to counter with a head kick.
Nagibatel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nagibatel throws a head kick that misses.
Tong Panong closes the distance and clinches up with Nagibatel, looking for a takedown. Tong Panong pushes Nagibatel against the cage but Nagibatel circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tong Panong moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromNagibatel.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marc Tong Panong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tong Panong misses with a straight left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Marc Tong Panong will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Tong Panong throws a body shot but no joy.
Nagibatel throws a counter combo.
Marc Tong Panong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nagibatel tries a head kick but it misses.
Tong Panong is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tong Panong looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Nagibatel!
The referee asks Tong Panong politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Tong Panong prefers to stall for the moment though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagibatel explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Nagibatel misses with a combination
and Tong Panong counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Nagibatel.
Nagibatel has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tong Panong finds it's way round the side to connect with Nagibatel's head.
Tong Panong closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Nagibatel manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Nagibatel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nagibatel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tong Panong moves into range and clinches up with Nagibatel.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nagibatel displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tong Panong up against the cage.
Come on Nagibatel - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nagibatel is trying to break the clinch but Tong Panong has him pressed against the cage.
Nagibatel working hard to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagibatel taking a breather.
Nagibatel has had enough of the clinch but Tong Panong keeps him there for the moment.
Tong Panong working Nagibatel over with knees to the body.
Nagibatel is trying to break free.
Tong Panong letting Nagibatel take a breather here.
Nagibatel wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nagibatel wants to get back to striking at distance but Tong Panong won't allow it.
Nagibatel slows down the pace here.
Nagibatel leaning against his opponent.
Lyoha Nagibatel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee is keeping an eye on Nagibatel - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd are getting on Nagibatel's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lyoha Nagibatel.
Tong Panong slips under a jab.
Tong Panong appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tong Panong manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Nagibatel on his heels. He'll look to pass Nagibatel's guard now, I'm sure.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lyoha Nagibatel.
I think Tong Panong has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marc Tong Panong!
Marc Tong Panong bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between William Riker (ranked 2147 p4p, 2479 weight class) and Jah Kid (ranked 141 p4p, 158 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Riker might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to In The Summertime. Kid comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Walk - Pantera kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, William Riker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jah Kid!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kid fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kid lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Riker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Riker walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kid uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Riker.
Riker feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kids jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A slow jab from Kid misses its intended target.
Kid throws a jab but it's blocked by Riker.
Kid slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Riker blocks a jab.
Riker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kid missing with a left hand there. Riker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Riker has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kid lands a glancing blow to the side of Riker's head.
Kid staying out of range there.
Riker slips a straight right by Kid.
Riker misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kid misses with a looping right.
Kid on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Riker gets caught flat footed, as Kid shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Riker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kid defends well.
Riker is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Riker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kid can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kid wants to control from the top but Riker keeps moving.
Riker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kid is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riker is looking for a triangle but Kid pushes his legs off easily.
Kid trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Riker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kid doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kid manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Riker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kid trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Riker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Riker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kid defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kid trying to control but Riker is working from the bottom.
Riker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kid defends well.
Riker can't keep his opponent in guard - Kid advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kid wants to take a breather but Riker is having none of it.
Kid might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Riker haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kid is looking to advance position but Riker won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Riker trying to hold on to Kid's head to control him but Kid postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kid is controlling the pace.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kid wants to pass the guard but Riker is defending well.
Kid is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Riker tries to roll over but Kid keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jah Kid dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kid with a hook.
Riker misses with a wild body shot.
Riker closes the distance and clinches up with Kid, looking for a takedown. Riker pushes Kid against the cage but Kid circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kid scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kid moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Riker is looking for a sweep.
Riker manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kid has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Riker wants to stand up but Kid is controlling the position.
Riker gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Jah Kid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Riker gets caught napping as Kid dives in and scores a takedown. Riker manages to retain guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kid is aware though and is defending well.
Riker trying to keep a closed guard but Kid is proving a slippery customer.
Kid slips nicely into half guard.
Kid looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kid looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Riker tries to roll over but Kid keeps him under control.
Kid is keen to just control but Riker is a slippery customer.
Kid is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kid looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kid goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Riker turns into him and now he's in Kid's guard.
Riker preventing the sweep.
Riker wants to get up but he can't break Kid's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kid wants to control the position but Riker says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Kid has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Riker is working away from the top position though.
Kid tries to roll over but Riker keeps him under control.
Kid gets back to full guard.
Riker wanted to stand there but Kid had control of the position.
Kid looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Riker trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kid's guard.
Kid is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kid wants to pass to mount but Riker is defending the position.
Riker wants to control but Kid is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Riker makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Riker.
Kid passes easily into side control. Nice work.
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! This is the final round!
Kid scores with a punch to the head.
William Riker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kid gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kid is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kid is looking to sweep but instead, Riker has passed into half guard.
Kid tries to roll over but Riker keeps him under control.
Kid trying to control but Riker postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riker tries to stand but can't do so whilst Kid controls his leg.
Kid is looking for a sweep. Riker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riker wants to stand but Kid has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Kid is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Riker's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Riker's back!
Riker is keeping busy.
Kid working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Kid working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Riker tries to escape the position.
Jah Kid has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kid is looking for the choke from the back position but Riker is controlling his hands well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kid is trying to stick to Riker's back but Riker is turning into Kid. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kid's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Riker.
Riker wants to get up but he can't break Kid's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kid had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Riker defends it easily.
Riker wants to stand but Kid has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kid pulls Riker in to control the position.
Riker won't allow Kid to sweep him here.
Riker is in close to Kid's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kid wants to sweep here but Riker controlling him for the moment.
Riker lands a couple of digs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kid is on top in guard.
Riker is trying to keep Kid in close.
Riker throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Riker keeping moving, preventing Kid from controlling successfully.
Kid avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Riker looking to control.
Riker looking for a guillotine here but Kid defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kid trying to control but Riker is working from the bottom.
Riker looking for a guillotine here but Kid defends easily.
Kid wants to pass the guard but Riker is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Riker keeping moving, preventing Kid from controlling successfully.
Riker trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jah Kid.
Well Kid 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jah Kid!
During a confident post fight interview, Jah Kid thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryu Akutagawa (ranked 1426 p4p, 1446 weight class) and Lucas McCain (ranked 195 p4p, 198 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryu Akutagawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 17 - 1, fighting out of New York, Lucas McCain !
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCain works the jab nicely.
A slow jab from Akutagawa misses its intended target.
Akutagawa throws a right hand that McCain ducks under and follows up with a left that McCain also avoids with ease.
Akutagawa blocks the body kick.
Akutagawa looks to throw the jab but McCain is out of range.
McCain flicks out a counter leg kick but Akutagawa steps away.
Lucas McCain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akutagawa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McCain ducks under a wild hook from Akutagawa.
Akutagawa throws an off balance right hand
and McCain counters with a nice leg kick.
McCain 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.
A low kick lands for McCain .
Akutagawa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from McCain does it's job there.
It looks like Ryu Akutagawa has been cut.
Akutagawa misses with an uppercut. McCain saw that one coming.
McCain lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Akutagawa missing with a left hand there. McCain was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
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!
McCain will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McCain looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McCain throws the kick towards the body but Akutagawa avoids it.
Akutagawa swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCain with a nice calf kick.
Akutagawa misses with a hook.
McCain misses with a straight right.
McCain throws a head kick but Akutagawa moves out of range.
Akutagawa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCain . Akutagawa does a little dance to reset his feet.
A shot to the liver by McCain . Beautiful body shot.
Akutagawa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Akutagawa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Akutagawa loads up on a big right hand but McCain slips the punch.
McCain feints a counter leg kick.
Akutagawa throws out a powerful jab.
McCain lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McCain scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Akutagawa misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from McCain on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McCain rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Akutagawa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick from McCain , right into the meat of the thigh.
Akutagawa throws a right hand that misses
and McCain counters with a good, hard body kick but Akutagawa shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCain throws a front kick that sends Akutagawa stumbling back into the cage.
Akutagawa misses the jab.
McCain tries to clinch but Akutagawa moves away
and Akutagawa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Akutagawa cracks McCain with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A good leg kick by McCain .
McCain misses with a straight left.
A nice leg kick lands there from Akutagawa.
A cross from Akutagawa lands.
Good leg kick by McCain .
Akutagawa tries to keep at a distance but McCain has taken the fight into the clinch.
Akutagawa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Akutagawa swings wildly with an uppercut but McCain uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McCain .
McCain pushes Akutagawa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McCain presses Akutagawa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
I was talking to Akutagawa's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
McCain blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akutagawa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McCain cracks Akutagawa with a nice body shot.
McCain doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McCain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Akutagawa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McCain misses with a punch to the body.
McCain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McCain throws a leg kick that misses.
Akutagawa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McCain connects with an inside leg kick.
McCain misses the body punch
and Akutagawa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Akutagawa throws the left hand but McCain avoids the punch easily.
McCain throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
McCain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akutagawa.
McCain ducks under a wild hook from Akutagawa.
Akutagawa misses with a hook.
A nice side step and McCain releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Akutagawa swats away the attempt to clinch by McCain .
Akutagawa feinted there with a counter leg kick.
McCain slips a jab from Akutagawa.
McCain let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
McCain throws a body kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akutagawa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McCain throws a nice looking combination but Akutagawa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McCain misses with a looping left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akutagawa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McCain keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Akutagawa lands a left and a right that send McCain crashing to the mat, dazed. Akutagawa thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
 McCain is rocked!
It looks like Lucas McCain has been cut.
McCain loses concentration momentarily and Akutagawa pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! McCain crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Akutagawa finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ryu Akutagawa!
A victorious Ryu Akutagawa 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Paul (ranked 1559 p4p, 991 weight class) and Randal Clappertron (ranked 38 p4p, 76 weight class). Randal Clappertron told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Paul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Randal Clappertron!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paul moves out of range as Clappertron strikes.
Clappertron lands with a thumping leg kick.
Clappertron is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Paul slips under a jab.
Clappertron ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Clappertron staying out of range there.
Paul gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Clappertron counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like John Paul has been cut.
Clappertron connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Paul's hands.
Paul throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Clappertron on the side of the head.
Clappertron avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clappertron. Paul does a little dance to reset his feet.
Paul throws a left and a right that both miss
and Clappertron counters with a nice leg kick.
Clappertron throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Paul blocks a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paul is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Clappertron's half guard.
Clappertron tries to kick Paul off but Paul keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paul is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Clappertron is staying active underneath Paul, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Clappertron manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Clappertron rushes Paul with punches - Paul moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Paul goes down! Clappertron follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randal Clappertron!
A relieved looking Randal Clappertron thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Yarborough (ranked 1008 p4p, 1076 weight class) and Eric Distefano (ranked 120 p4p, 130 weight class). Yarborough comes to the cage accompanied by Derezzed. 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 30 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Yarborough!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Eric Distefano!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Distefano slips a jab from Yarborough.
Distefano looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Yarborough has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Yarborough misses with a right hand
and Distefano counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Yarborough misses with a body shot.
Yarborough throws a shot from downtown. Distefano moves away and avoids it.
Good exchange - Distefano coming out on top.
It looks like James Yarborough has been cut.
A shot to the body from Yarborough misses
and Distefano counters with a stiff right hand.
Yarborough looks to land a right hand but Distefano moved out of range.
Yarborough misses with a right hand
and Distefano counters with a nice right hand that sends Yarborough toppling to the canvas! Yarborough scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Distefano finish him?!
 Yarborough is rocked!
Distefano 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yarborough with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Oh Yarborough is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Distefano staying out of range there.
Yarborough seems to have got his legs back now.
Yarborough misses with a body shot
and Distefano counters with a crisp right that sends Yarborough to the canvas! Distefano follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eric Distefano!
A relieved looking Eric Distefano thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dexter Roussel (ranked 1033 p4p, 1090 weight class) and Aboubacar Mandiang (ranked 123 p4p, 133 weight class). Roussel comes to the cage accompanied by Manau - J'ai laissé là bas . The crowd seem to be enjoying Mandiang's choice of entrance music: Oliver Twist. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dexter Roussel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aboubacar Mandiang!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roussel misses with an uppercut. Mandiang saw that one coming.
Roussel stuns Mandiang with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Roussel lands a nice shot to the body.
Mandiang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Roussel was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Roussel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mandiang.
Roussel takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mandiang lands with a right hand.
Mandiang misses with a head kick.
Roussel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mandiang works the jab nicely.
Mandiang scores with a head kick.
It looks like Dexter Roussel has been cut.
Roussel takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roussel scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
It looks like Aboubacar Mandiang has been cut.
Roussel takes one to the chin there.
Mandiang throws a head kick but Roussel moves out of range.
Roussel cracks Mandiang with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Roussel throws a shot from downtown. Mandiang moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mandiang throws a body punch but Roussel moves out of range.
Roussel shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Roussel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mandiang swinging wildly here.
Mandiang digs a good body shot into Roussel's ribs.
Roussel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mandiang counters with a nice uppercut.
Roussel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mandiang moves away.
A little jabbing left from Mandiang on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mandiang misses with a lunging right hand
and Roussel counters with a straight right hand.
Mandiang lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Roussel circles away quickly and effectively.
Roussel tests Mandiang's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mandiang misses with a left hand
and Roussel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mandiang slips under a jab.
Mandiang slips a jab from Roussel.
We've been hearing reports that Roussel has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roussel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Roussel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mandiang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mandiang scores with a hook.
Roussel looks to land a right hand but Mandiang moved out of range.
Mandiang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mandiang throws a big shot that misses.
Mandiang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roussel was well out of range. Poor timing from Mandiang.
Mandiang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mandiang slips under a jab from Roussel.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mandiang! But no joy.
Mandiang fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mandiang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Roussel is looking to counter punch.
Roussel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Roussel misses the jab.
Mandiang throws a jab but it's blocked by Roussel.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mandiang swinging wildly here.
Mandiang slips under a jab from Roussel.
Roussel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mandiang lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Roussel misses with a hook. Mandiang ducked under it nicely.
Mandiang misses with a left hand
and Roussel counters with a nice uppercut.
Mandiang scores with a crisp jab that stopped Roussel in his tracks.
Mandiang misses with a hook to the body
and Roussel counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mandiang misses the body punch
and Roussel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mandiang blocks a jab.
Mandiang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mandiang throws a sloppy head kick and Roussel moves out of range easily.
Roussel missing with a left hand there. Mandiang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Roussel scores with a jab to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Mandiang looks to score with a jab to the body but Roussel is just out of range.
Roussel is looking to counter punch.
Roussel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mandiang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Roussel was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Roussel has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Roussel there as he acknowledges the shot.
Roussel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mandiang slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Mandiang on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mandiang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Roussel.
Roussel is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Roussel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mandiang moves away.
Roussel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mandiang connects with a high kick.
Mandiang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roussel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mandiang moves away.
Mandiang just misses with a punch to the body.
Roussel ducks right into an uppercut from Mandiang.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aboubacar Mandiang dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mandiang lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Roussel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Roussel swings widly with a right hand
and Mandiang counters with a stiff right hand.
Mandiang blocks a jab.
Roussel misses the shot to the body.
Mandiang looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mandiang swings widly with a right hand
letting Roussel counter with a right hand.
Mandiang digs a good body shot into Roussel's ribs.
Mandiang connects with a jab.
Mandiang feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Roussels jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mandiang throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mandiang has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Mandiang throws a hook to the side of Roussel's head but Roussel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mandiang lands with an overhand left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roussel changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mandiang swings widly with a right hand
and Roussel makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mandiang looks to score with a jab to the body but Roussel is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roussel misses the body punch
and Mandiang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Roussel gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mandiang.
Mandiang takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Aboubacar Mandiang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick by Mandiang misses
and Roussel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Roussel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Roussel misses with a wild body shot.
Mandiang throws an overhand right that lands on Roussel's shoulder, as Roussel tries to avoid the shot.
Roussel is looking to counter punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Roussel. Mandiang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Roussel ducks right into an uppercut from Mandiang.
Mandiang throws a head kick but Roussel moves out of range.
Mandiang lands with an overhand left.
Roussel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Roussel moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mandiang throws an off balance right hand
and Roussel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big left from Roussel misses.
Mandiang scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mandiang connects with a single shot there.
Mandiang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mandiang throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Roussel counters with a nice uppercut.
Mandiang plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Dexter Roussel's cut is getting worse.
Roussel slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Mandiang misses the target.
Roussel just misses with a punch to the body.
Roussel throws a lazy right hand but Mandiang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mandiang tests Roussel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Roussel walks into a stiff left hand from Mandiang.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Mandiang misses the target.
Roussel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mandiang.
Mandiang thuds his right hand into Roussel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Aboubacar Mandiang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roussel misses with a looping right.
Mandiang throws a low kick, looking for Roussel's leg but Roussel calmly moves out of range.
Roussel takes a swing at Mandiang's ribcage but misses.
Mandiang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Roussel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mandiang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Roussel throws a lazy uppercut
and Mandiang counters with a big head kick but Roussel shrugs it off.
Mandiang misses with an uppercut
and Roussel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Roussel throws a hook but Mandiang avoids it easily.
Mandiang throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Roussel on the side of the head.
Mandiang avoids the body shot from Roussel.
Mandiang takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Roussel is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mandiang misses with a hook.
Roussel throwing a counter right hand but Mandiang manages to avoid it.
Mandiang throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Mandiang.
Roussel throws a lazy uppercut
and Mandiang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Roussel lands a nice hook to Mandiang's body. Mandiang takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Roussel might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Roussel misses with an uppercut. Mandiang saw that one coming.
Roussel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mandiang.
Mandiang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Roussel looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jab, jab by Mandiang - just one landing.
The fighters circling - Roussel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sloppy strikes from Mandiang. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roussel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mandiang.
Roussel's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mandiang under the eye.
Mandiang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Roussel.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aboubacar Mandiang 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! Roussel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Roussel slips under a jab.
Roussel misses with a straight right.
Mandiang throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Roussel counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Roussel. Mandiang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mandiang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Roussel.
Roussel with a hook.
Roussel avoids the head kick by Mandiang.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mandiang darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Roussel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mandiang misses with an uppercut
and Roussel counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roussel moves away from the strike by Mandiang.
Roussel misses with a looping left.
Roussel slips a straight right by Mandiang.
Roussel appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Roussel slips a jab from Mandiang.
Roussel connects with a body shot that sends Mandiang's belly button to the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roussel lands a nice hook to Mandiang's body. Mandiang takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mandiang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mandiang throws a poor cross that misses
and Roussel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Roussel, as that shot connected.
Roussel lands with a cross.
Mandiang swinging wildly here.
Roussel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Roussel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Roussel throws a body shot but no joy.
Roussel lands a glancing blow to the side of Mandiang's head.
Roussel slips under a jab from Mandiang.
Mandiang scores with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roussel takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roussel throws out a loose jab but Mandiang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mandiang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mandiang moves out of range of the strikes.
Roussel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mandiang manages to avoid it.
Mandiang unleashes a big counter combination but Roussel bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mandiang throws a head kick that misses
and Roussel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big right from Roussel misses.
It seemed like Mandiang was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Roussel throws a big shot that misses.
Roussel throws a body shot but no joy.
Mandiang let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Roussel scores with a hook.
Mandiang bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mandiang misses with a hook
and Roussel counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Roussel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mandiang moves away.
Roussel looks to land a left hand but Mandiang moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mandiang tries a head kick but it misses.
Roussel throwing a counter right hand but Mandiang manages to avoid it.
Mandiang throws an off balance right hand
and Roussel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mandiang scores with a crisp jab that stopped Roussel in his tracks.
Mandiang throws a lazy head kick
and Roussel counters with a straight right hand.
Mandiang moves forwards but Roussel connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Roussel misses with a body shot.
Roussel slips under a jab from Mandiang.
Mandiang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Roussel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Roussel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mandiang.
Mandiang looks to score with a jab to the body but Roussel is just out of range.
Mandiang misses with a left hand
enabling Roussel to counter with a crisp jab.
Mandiang throws a predictable looking body shot
and Roussel counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mandiang throws a head kick that misses
and Roussel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mandiang lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Roussel lands with a cross.
Mandiang just misses with a punch to the body.
Mandiang is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mandiang goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mandiang connects with a good right hand that stumbles Roussel. Roussel circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Roussel scores with a jab.
Mandiang misses with a body shot.
Mandiang misses with a body kick.
Roussel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mandiang thuds a left hand into Roussel's body.
Roussel connects with a crisp jab.
Dexter Roussel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mandiang throws a hook to the side of Roussel's head but Roussel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Roussel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dexter Roussel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mandiang 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aboubacar Mandiang!
Aboubacar Mandiang decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Hanson (ranked 246 p4p, 330 weight class) and Quentain Martell (ranked 34 p4p, 45 weight class). Hanson comes into the arena with Subcouds - on red blaring out of the sound system. Martell has chosen I Pledge Allegiance (Nate Dogg ft. Pharoahe Monch) as his entrance music. Quentain Martell has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with David Hanson's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, David Hanson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Quentain Martell!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice cross by Martell.
Hanson throws a leg kick but Martell sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hanson fails with a takedown attempt.
Martell swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hanson counters with a single leg into guard. Martell didn't expect that.
Martell is trying to keep Hanson in close.
Martell has control of Hanson's left arm, preventing Hanson from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martell has momentary wrist control but Hanson slips an elbow through the middle.
Hanson stopping the sweep attempt from Martell.
Hanson throws a big right hand that misses.
Hanson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hanson tries for a kimura but Martell is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Martell is trying to improve his position.
Hanson tries for a kimura but Martell is defending well.
Hanson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Martell is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hanson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Hanson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Martell is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martell prevents Hanson from improving position.
Hanson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Martell has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hanson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Martell knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hanson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Martell has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hanson but great work by Martell.
Hanson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Martell wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hanson is not content to let Martell control the position.
Hanson manages to get back to half guard.
Hanson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Martell is controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanson wants to improve his position but Martell is controlling well.
Martell is trying to control. Hanson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hanson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hanson strikes from the bottom but Martell passes into mount!
Hanson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hanson is pressing down on Martell's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hanson has his foot on Martell's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Martell works his way back into a safe position though.
Hanson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martell showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hanson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Martell defends it easily.
Hanson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Martell is aware though and is defending well.
Hanson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Martell defends well.
Hanson wants to sweep but no luck.
Hanson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Martell uses it to pass to side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hanson gets back to half guard.
Hanson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
David Hanson 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.
Martell lands a jab to the nose.
Hanson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Martell tries to avoid it but Hanson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Martell to the ground. Martell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hanson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Martell to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martell got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hanson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Martell has managed to get both his arms back between Hanson's legs - danger averted.
Hanson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanson has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Martell doesn't defend quickly enough and Hanson has managed to lock this one up! Can Martell escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Hanson on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). David Hanson!
David Hanson made sure to mention his sponsor, Furnace Performance 🔥 in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Khabib Ferguson (ranked 511 p4p, 307 weight class) and Calvin Deane (ranked 39 p4p, 25 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Deane's choice of entrance music: Cinderella Man. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Khabib Ferguson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Calvin Deane!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Deane misses its intended target.
Deane throws out a powerful jab.
Deane looks to throw the jab but Ferguson is out of range.
Ferguson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Deane throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ferguson counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Deane has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Khabib Ferguson!
After the fight, Khabib Ferguson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jorgen Kruth (ranked 235 p4p, 316 weight class) and Charles Mesquita (ranked 27 p4p, 35 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kruth might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Black Hole Sun- Soundgarden. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Charles Mesquita enters the cage!
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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 20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jorgen Kruth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charles Mesquita!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kruth tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mesquita counters with a nice uppercut.
Mesquita throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kruth stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kruth closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mesquita to the mat! Mesquita manages to get full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mesquita is looking for a triangle here but Kruth uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Kruth is working to tighten his grip on Mesquita's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Mesquita has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Kruth is really squeezing tight and eventually Mesquita passes out! Kruth breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jorgen Kruth!
After the fight, Jorgen Kruth was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miet Cleever (ranked 29 p4p, 72 weight class) and Wusan Ritori (ranked 7 p4p, 17 weight class). Ritori comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Woo-Hah!! Got You All In Check kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Miet Cleever!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wusan Ritori!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Cleever, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ritori flicks out a counter leg kick but Cleever steps away.
Ritori throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ritori looks for the body kick but Cleever saw that one coming.
Cleever seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Good leg kick by Ritori.
Ritori walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cleever checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ritori fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cleever checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ritori on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ritori takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ritori appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cleever throws a push kick but Ritori slaps the foot to one side.
Ritori shapes to counter with a head kick.
Ritori shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ritori takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ritori lands with a nice body punch.
Ritori slips under a jab from Cleever.
Ritori goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ritori fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cleever.
Ritori throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cleever scores with a jab. Ritori acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
It looks like Wusan Ritori has been cut.
Ritori takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Cleever slips under a jab.
Cleever looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Ritori throws the kick towards the body but Cleever avoids it.
Cleever was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ritori connects with an inside leg kick.
Ritori takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Cleever lands a left and a right that send Ritori crashing to the mat, dazed. Cleever thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cleever fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cleever rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ritori counters with a right hand to the body.
Cleever lands a left and a right that send Ritori crashing to the mat, dazed. Cleever thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Ritori is rocked!
Ritori gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Cleever gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miet Cleever!
Miet Cleever retains his light heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Miet Cleever thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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