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C308: Marley vs Haggar II PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mama Tosen (ranked 441 p4p, 788 weight class) and Marek Cervenka (ranked 43 p4p, 78 weight class). Tosen kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Mother. Marek Cervenka 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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Good wrestling
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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 35 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mama Tosen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marek Cervenka!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yuuki Gou and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cervenka throws a jab when Tosen was well out of range.
Tosen misses with a kick to the body
enabling Cervenka to counter with a crisp jab.
Cervenka misses with a looping right.
A quick step to the side and Tosen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cervenka digs a good hook to Tosen's body.
Tosen slips under a jab from Cervenka.
Cervenka scores with a jab. Tosen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cervenka feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tosens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tosen moves out of range of the strikes.
Cervenka throws a body shot but no joy.
Tosen throws a jab when Cervenka was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Tosen misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cervenka throws a combination that misses
and Tosen counters with a nice uppercut.
Cervenka needs to keep his hands up - Tosen had a free shot at his head there.
A big left from Cervenka misses.
Tosen attempts a counter takedown but Cervenka avoids it well and moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cervenka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tosen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tosen catches Cervenka with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cervenka with a nice cross.
Tosen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cervenka closes the distance and pushes Tosen back into the cage.
Tosen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cervenka misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Cervenka.
Tosen tries to pull guard but Cervenka forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cervenka can't find room to land a body shot as Tosen controls the action.
Cervenka misses with a knee strike.
Tosen jumps guard but Cervenka stands there with Tosen around his waist. Tosen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mama Tosen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tosen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The referee calls for Tosen to work.
Tosen breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cervenka takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jab, jab by Cervenka - just one landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cervenka looks to throw the jab but Tosen is out of range.
Cervenka throws a poor cross that misses
and Tosen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tosen defending well as Cervenka loads up on a big left hand.
Cervenka misses with a straight left.
It looked like Tosen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cervenka.
Cervenka bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tosen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Cervenka looks to land a left hand but Tosen moved out of range nicely.
Cervenka lands a nice looking body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tosen.
Marek Cervenka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tosen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cervenka.
Tosen defending well as Cervenka loads up on a big left hand.
Cervenka scores with a sloppy right hand. Tosen should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Tosen misses the target.
Nice shot lands for Cervenka.
Cervenka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tosen.
Cervenka keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tosen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cervenka manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Cervenka wants to stand and escape but Tosen is having none of it.
Cervenka working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tosen.
Tosen prevents Cervenka from getting back to his feet.
Tosen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cervenka wants to stand up but Tosen is controlling him.
Cervenka keeping full guard, as Tosen tries to pass.
Tosen is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cervenka utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tosen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cervenka is keeping the position for now.
Tosen drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cervenka dives on top into guard.
Cervenka wants to stand but Tosen is controlling his posture from full guard.
Tosen throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Tosen is looking for a triangle but Cervenka pushes his legs off easily.
Cervenka trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tosen's guard.
Cervenka avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marek Cervenka dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cervenka throws a looping overhand right but Tosen ducks down to avoid it.
A combination from Cervenka does no damage.
Tosen tries to land a front kick but Cervenka steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cervenka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cervenka throws a good cross that connects.
A low kick from Tosen misses
enabling Cervenka to counter with a crisp jab.
Tosen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cervenka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cervenka with a jab.
Cervenka throws a body shot but no joy.
Cervenka might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Cervenka darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tosen shoots and misses
and Cervenka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cervenka connects with the punch.
Tosen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cervenka fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cervenka throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Tosen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cervenka slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tosen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Marek Cervenka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tosen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cervenka.
Cervenka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tosen was well out of range. Poor timing from Cervenka.
Tosen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cervenka checks a leg kick.
Cervenka takes a swing at Tosen's ribcage but misses.
Cervenka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tosen slips a jab from Cervenka.
Nice defenses there by Tosen.
Tosen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cervenka drives through and clinches with Tosen against the cage.
Tosen breaks the clinch.
Tosen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tosen throws a chopping leg kick but Cervenka manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A swing and a miss from Cervenka.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cervenka ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tosen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tosen tries to land a front kick but Cervenka steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cervenka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tosen manages to avoid it.
Tosen tries to counter with a takedown but Cervenka is quick to defend against it.
Tosen slips under a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tosen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cervenka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cervenka swings widly with a right hand
and Tosen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Cervenka looks to throw the jab but Tosen is out of range.
Cervenka throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tosen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tosen lands a jab to Cervenka's midsection.
Cervenka takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tosen tries to work over Cervenka's front leg with a kick but Cervenka checks it.
Cervenka moves in looking to clinch but Tosen pushes him off.
Cervenka slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cervenka takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A jab from Cervenka finds it's way through Tosen's defenses.
Cervenka misses with a straight left.
Tosen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tosen throws a good cross that connects.
Tosen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tosen tries to work over Cervenka's front leg with a kick but Cervenka checks it.
An inside leg kick from Tosen misses.
Cervenka has Tosen up against the cage in a clinch.
Cervenka misses with a punch to the body.
Tosen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cervenka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cervenka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cervenka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tosen backwards.
Tosen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cervenka walks away with a smile on his face. Tosen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mama Tosen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tosen takes a swing at Cervenka's ribcage but misses.
Cervenka connects with a looping right hand.
Cervenka misses with a straight left.
Cervenka's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tosen under the eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cervenka throws a hook but Tosen blocks it.
Cervenka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tosen.
Cervenka throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tosen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cervenka's knee momentarily.
Cervenka throws a shot from downtown. Tosen moves away and avoids it.
Cervenka looks to throw the jab but Tosen is out of range.
Cervenka scores with a shot to the body.
Cervenka throws out a powerful jab.
Nice jab there from Cervenka.
Cervenka misses with an uppercut. Tosen saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tosen. Cervenka does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marek Cervenka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Cervenka looks to score with a jab to the body but Tosen is just out of range.
Tosen misses with a low kick.
Tosen misses with a straight left.
Cervenka let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Marek Cervenka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cervenka tests Tosen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tosen lands a right hook to the body.
Cervenka misses the jab.
Tosen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cervenka looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cervenka misses with a combination
and Tosen counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cervenka throws the left hand but Tosen avoids the punch easily.
Cervenka misses the jab.
Cervenka loads up on a big right hand but Tosen slips the punch.
Cervenka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tosen.
Tosen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tosen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tosen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tosen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cervenka.
Cervenka throws a one two combo.
Tosen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cervenka moves away.
Cervenka looks to land a left hand but Tosen moved out of range nicely.
Tosen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Cervenka ducks under a wild hook from Tosen.
Tosen misses the shot to the body.
Tosen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A big left from Tosen misses.
Cervenka looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cervenka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tosen.
Tosen throws a body punch but Cervenka moves out of range.
Tosen throws out a loose jab but Cervenka uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tosen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tosen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Cervenka misses the target.
Cervenka's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tosen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cervenka scrambles back to his feet.
Tosen swings widly with a right hand
and Cervenka counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cervenka's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tosen under the eye.
Tosen throws a body punch but Cervenka moves out of range.
Cervenka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tosen throws a body punch but Cervenka moves out of range.
Cervenka lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cervenka misses with a hook.
Tosen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tosen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cervenka's sensitive parts.
Decent striking displayed by Cervenka there.
Cervenka misses with a wild body shot.
Tosen throws an off balance right hand
and Cervenka counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cervenka tries to clinch there but Tosen circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Tosen misses the target.
Tosen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tosen shoots in and drives through. Cervenka sprawls well.
Tosen misses with a body shot
and Cervenka counters with a nice uppercut.
Jab by Cervenka.
Cervenka lands a nice shot that snaps Tosen's head back.
Cervenka lands a jab to the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cervenka, as that shot connected.
Tosen tries to move into range but Cervenka moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tosen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cervenka.
Tosen misses with a leg kick.
Cervenka misses the shot to the body.
Cervenka throws out a powerful jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Tosen with that takedown attempt.
The fighters circling - Tosen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cervenka scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tosen doesn't seem bothered though.
Cervenka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tosen. Cervenka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cervenka throws an off balance right hand
and Tosen counters with a left to the body.
Tosen looks to throw the jab but Cervenka is out of range.
Cervenka missing with a left hand there. Tosen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cervenka throws a hook to the side of Tosen's head but Tosen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cervenka tries to clinch up
and Tosen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mama Tosen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marek Cervenka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cervenka looks to land a left hand but Tosen moved out of range nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marek Cervenka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cervenka winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marek Cervenka!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paavo Talvela (ranked 359 p4p, 386 weight class) and Julian Avila (ranked 50 p4p, 58 weight class). Talvela kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is For Heavy Metal we will die!. Paavo Talvela is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paavo Talvela!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Julian Avila!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shirou Masuda and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Talvela gets the takedown into side control.
Avila struggling a bit here.
Talvela tries to score with some ground and pound. Avila controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Avila dodges the ground and pound from Talvela.
Avila looks to move to half guard but instead Talvela has passed into mount! Damn!
Talvela lands a heavy elbow.
Avila holds on to Talvela as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Talvela landing punches.
Talvela sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Talvela lands a heavy elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Talvela fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Avila really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Talvela. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Avila wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Talvela.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Talvela unloads with some shots from mount but Avila bucks and avoids them well.
Talvela throwing strikes here but Avila is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Avila is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Avila is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Avila is squirming around, avoiding Talvela's attempts to control the action.
Avila tries to hold on but Talvela pushes him away.
Talvela unloads with some shots from mount but Avila bucks and avoids them well.
Avila can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Talvela thowing shots but they're missing.
Talvela putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Talvela looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Talvela unloading with bombs!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Talvela loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Avila scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Talvela land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Talvela stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paavo Talvela!
A very excited looking Paavo Talvela 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adams Menday (ranked 354 p4p, 469 weight class) and ZaDarius Haden (ranked 54 p4p, 65 weight class). Haden has chosen Mot�rhead - Orgasmatron as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adams Menday!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, ZaDarius Haden!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haden lands a body shot.
Haden throws a looping overhand right but Menday ducks down to avoid it.
Haden cracks Menday with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Menday cracks Haden with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Haden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Haden feints the counter takedown.
Haden lands with a right hand.
Nice body punch from Menday.
Menday moves out of range as Haden strikes.
Haden takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Haden throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Menday tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Haden is in Menday's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haden got a little sloppy there for a moment and Menday has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Haden has managed to get both his arms back between Menday's legs - danger averted.
Haden is stalling in the full guard.
Haden postures up.
Haden sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menday keeping moving, preventing Haden from controlling successfully.
Haden is working Menday over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Menday is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Haden is trying to control but can't.
Haden avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Menday.
Menday throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Menday not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Haden gets full guard.
We've been hearing that Menday has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Haden tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Menday controlling from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haden keeping moving, preventing Menday from controlling successfully.
Haden is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Menday makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Haden keeping full guard, as Menday tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Menday missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Menday trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Menday controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menday won't allow Haden to sweep him here.
Haden is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Menday is pressing down on Haden's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Haden keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Menday's head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Menday is on top in guard.
Menday throws a big right hand that misses.
Menday with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Menday controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Menday in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Menday engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haden has control of Menday's left arm, preventing Menday from doing any damage.
Haden looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Menday trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Menday is stalling in the full guard.
Menday scoring with punches to the head and body.
Menday looking to pass the guard.
Haden not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Menday showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Menday trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adams Menday 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.
Haden with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Menday misses with an uppercut. Haden saw that one coming.
And Haden tries to counter it with a takedown but Menday pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Haden drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Haden wants to lay and pray for a moment but Menday keeps working.
Menday 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.
Haden misses with the ground and pound.
Haden working the ground and pound.
Haden working away.
ZaDarius Haden has got the better of the ground game so far.
Menday tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haden trying to control the position but Menday is working away.
Menday tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Haden wants to control but Menday is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menday tries to improve position but can't.
Haden wants to control but Menday is keeping him busy.
Menday is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Menday gets back to half guard.
Haden is looking to take a break and control but Menday is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two 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.
Haden scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Menday moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Menday looking for a sweep. Not yet Menday, not yet.
Menday is trying to control the position but Haden postures up.
Menday has momentary wrist control but Haden slips an elbow through the middle.
Haden controls from within his opponent's guard.
Haden trying to control but Menday is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haden defending well as Menday loads up on a big left hand.
Menday fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Haden on the side of the head.
Menday with a jab.
Menday misses with a hook. Haden ducked under it nicely.
Haden misses the jab.
Haden scores with a jab. Menday acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Menday connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Menday looks for a takedown but Haden sprawls well.
Adams Menday seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Menday tries for a takedown but Haden sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Menday takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Haden closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half 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!
Menday tries to get to full guard but Haden has control of the leg.
Haden wants to pass the guard but Menday is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Haden is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza Yum. Can't wait.
Menday is in trouble now - Haden has advanced to mount!
Haden breaks from Menday's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Haden fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Menday keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Haden lands with some strikes.
Haden can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Menday is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
ZaDarius Haden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Nice defenses there by Haden.
Menday just misses with a punch to the body.
Haden missing with a left hand there. Menday was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Haden fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Menday looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Adams Menday is winning the standup battle so far.
Menday dodges the punch combination from Haden.
Menday moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Haden keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Menday stuns Haden with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Haden misses with a few strikes there.
Menday appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haden punishes Menday's body with a nice straight punch.
Menday comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Haden takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Menday uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haden.
Menday scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Menday loads up on a big right hand but Haden slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menday drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Menday throwing strikes from guard but Haden blocks nicely.
Haden looking to control.
Haden can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Menday controls the pace.
Menday lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Haden keeping moving, preventing Menday from controlling successfully.
Haden is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Menday trying to control from the bottom.
Menday avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Haden.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menday works his way to full guard. Good work.
Menday 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.
Menday looking for a guillotine here but Haden defends easily.
Haden looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Menday manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Haden manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menday trying to control but Haden is working from the bottom.
Haden keeping full guard, as Menday tries to pass.
Menday sitting in guard here, content to control.
Haden looking to hit a scissor sweep but Menday is one step ahead there.
Menday postures up in Haden's guard and throws a big left but Haden blocks 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.
Menday is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Menday pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Haden is keeping the position for now.
Haden utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Menday is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Haden works Menday's body with a nice hook.
Menday misses with a jab to the body
and Haden counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haden looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Menday!
Menday tries to buck Haden off but Haden is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to ZaDarius Haden.
Well Haden 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... ZaDarius Haden!
ZaDarius Haden decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jakob Rolf (ranked 254 p4p, 190 weight class) and Thiago Cortes (ranked 29 p4p, 25 weight class). Rolf comes to the cage accompanied by AVGN Theme Song. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jakob Rolf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Thiago Cortes!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Shimada and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rolf fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rolf throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've been hearing reports that Rolf has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sloppy strikes from Cortes. Those never looked like landing.
Rolf clinches.
Cortes prevents a body shot from Rolf.
Cortes misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cortes.
Rolf working aggressively here.
Cortes scores with a knee to the head.
 It looks like Jakob Rolf has been cut.
Rolf goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rolf tries to work over Cortes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rolf drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cortes gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A short left from Cortes.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cortes obliges.
Cortes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cortes blocking some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice left hand lands by Cortes.
Rolf lands a nice uppercut.
Rolf tries to work over Cortes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cortes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cortes.
Rolf is working for takedown but Cortes is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cortes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cortes takes a shot to the head.
Cortes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cortes throws a head punch that misses.
Cortes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rolf's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rolf.
Rolf lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cortes is working Rolf over against the cage.
Rolf scores with a shot to the side of Cortes's head.
Cortes utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rolf.
Cortes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cortes connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rolf's face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rolf drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cortes pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jakob Rolf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rolf lands a really nice looking cross but Cortes seems unphased.
Thiago Cortes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cortes moves away from the strike by Rolf.
Cortes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rolf doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice shot by Rolf.
Rolf tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cortes defends well and Rolf ends up having to push Cortes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cortes doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cortes.
Rolf takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cortes misses with a knee to the head.
Rolf misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rolf.
Cortes lands an uppercut.
Cortes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rolf misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cortes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rolf is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cortes is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rolf throws a head punch that misses.
Rolf lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cortes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cortes stops a takedown attempt from Rolf.
Knees to the body from Cortes.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cortes obliges.
Rolf is breathing heavily.
Cortes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cortes lands a hook that snaps the head of Rolf backwards.
Rolf misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cortes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rolf.
Rolf throws a punch but it's blocked by Cortes.
Cortes scores with a shoulder strike.
Rolf working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cortes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cortes blocks a body shot from Rolf.
Cortes stalling in the clinch.
Rolf misses with some punches.
Rolf softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rolf scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cortes.
Rolf takes a shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rolf struggles to land a body shot inside as Cortes controls his hands.
Rolf tries a body shot but Cortes blocks it.
Cortes lands with a left to the head.
Cortes is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rolf misses with a punch on the inside.
Cortes swings wildly with an uppercut but Rolf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rolf tries to work over Cortes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cortes throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cortes scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cortes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cortes throws a punch but it's blocked by Rolf.
Cortes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rolf.
Cortes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rolf has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cortes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cortes lands with a left to the head.
Cortes lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rolf has clasped his hands together around Cortes's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Cortes throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Cortes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jakob Rolf's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rolf tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice takedown defense from Cortes. No joy for Rolf on that attempt.
Rolf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rolf swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cortes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rolf.
Rolf fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rolf smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jakob Rolf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rolf connects with a crisp jab.
Cortes jabs Rolf to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A shot to the liver by Cortes. Beautiful body shot.
Cortes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cortes is looking to clinch.
Rolf uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cortes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rolf misses the shot to the body.
Rolf misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortes throws a shot to the body.
Rolf misses with a hook. Cortes ducked under it nicely.
Cortes thumps Rolf with a low kick.
Some wild striking there from Cortes.
Cortes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A low kick from Cortes is predictable there
and Cortes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rolf takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rolf tries for a takedown but Cortes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jakob Rolf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cortes fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cortes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cortes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cortes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rolf.
Rolf throws a shot from downtown. Cortes moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rolf misses with a hook
letting Cortes counter with a right hand.
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!
Rolf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cortes was well out of range. Poor timing from Rolf.
Cortes throws a head kick but Rolf moves out of range.
Rolf waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cortes.
Cortes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rolf throws a body shot but no joy.
Rolf looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cortes is fending him off so far but Rolf persists. Nope, Cortes circles away and we're back to standing.
Cortes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rolf.
Thiago Cortes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cortes throws an overhand right that lands on Rolf's shoulder, as Rolf tries to avoid the shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cortes, as that shot connected.
Cortes lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rolf with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cortes counters with a solid body kick.
Rolf moves to clinch but Cortes breaks away
and Cortes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cortes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rolf moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rolf throwing a counter right hand but Cortes manages to avoid it.
Cortes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rolf.
Cortes wants to counter with a clinch but Rolf pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Cortes.
Cortes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cortes throws a good cross that connects.
Cortes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rolf.
Rolf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cortes manages to avoid it.
Cortes avoids the body shot from Rolf.
Cortes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rolf.
Rolf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Rolf throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rolf misses with an uppercut
and Cortes counters with a nice leg kick.
Rolf fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cortes needs to keep his hands up - Rolf had a free shot at his head there.
Cortes scores with a spinning back kick!
Cortes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rolf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cortes.
A jab from Cortes finds it's way through Rolf's defenses.
Cortes fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rolf on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cortes attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cortes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rolf manages to avoid it.
Rolf lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cortes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rolf. Rolf circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rolf shoots in looking for a takedown. Cortes tries to sprawl out of it but Rolf keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cortes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rolf uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cortes.
Cortes ducks right into an uppercut from Rolf.
Cortes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cortes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rolf was well out of range. Poor timing from Cortes.
Cortes lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Cortes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jakob Rolf's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Rolf moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rolf throws a right and a left that Cortes avoids nicely.
A nice side step and Cortes releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cortes misses with a body shot.
Rolf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cortes was well out of range. Poor timing from Rolf.
Rolf looks to land a left hand but Cortes moved out of range nicely.
Cortes avoids the body shot from Rolf.
Cortes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cortes avoids the body shot from Rolf.
Rolf loads up on a big right hand but Cortes slips the punch.
Rolf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rolf closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolf throws a punch but it's blocked by Cortes.
Rolf lands with a left to the head.
Rolf misses with the head strike.
Cortes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rolf is defending well for now.
Cortes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cortes can't find room to land a body shot as Rolf controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cortes tries to throw a body punch but Rolf avoids it by throwing Cortes back against the cage.
Cortes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rolf tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cortes's elbow.
Rolf misses with a body punch.
Cortes scores a nice knee to the body.
Rolf misses with some punches.
Cortes scores with a knee to the head.
Cortes pushes Rolf back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rolf misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Cortes.
Cortes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rolf wants a takedown but no success here.
A short right from Cortes.
Cortes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rolf backwards.
Cortes has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Cortes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rolf has a couple of punches blocked by Cortes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cortes lands with a light punch inside.
Cortes lands a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cortes prevents a body shot from Rolf.
Cortes pushes Rolf back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
 Rolf is rocked!
Rolf throws a punch but it's blocked by Cortes.
Cortes throws a big uppercut that drops Rolf! More strikes from Cortes and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Rolf lies dazed against the cage as Cortes celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thiago Cortes!
During a confident post fight interview, Thiago Cortes thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Jakob Rolf had this to say: 'ASS!!! (https://youtu.be/c2ia8T4E2Mc)'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Fabinho (ranked 230 p4p, 164 weight class) and Rich Mahogany (ranked 33 p4p, 23 weight class). Fabinho kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Glowed Up - Kaytranada. Mahogany has chosen Dio - We Rock as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Rich Mahogany is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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 29 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roberto Fabinho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rich Mahogany!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Sano and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mahogany avoids the body shot from Fabinho.
Mahogany misses with a wild body shot.
Fabinho fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fabinho misses with a looping right.
Mahogany swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fabinho throws a body kick that misses.
Fabinho rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mahogany counters with a nice body shot.
Fabinho with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fabinho swings widly with a right hand
and Mahogany cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fabinho on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mahogany avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mahogany throws out a counter right but Fabinho avoids it with no problem.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mahogany. Fabinho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fabinho shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mahogany defends it nicely.
Mahogany keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab lands there for Mahogany.
Fabinho takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fabinho looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mahogany getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahogany thuds a left hand into Fabinho's body.
Mahogany throws a jab when Fabinho was well out of range.
Mahogany scores with a sloppy right hand. Fabinho should have avoided that one.
Mahogany misses with a wild combination.
Fabinho misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fabinho is looking to clinch but Mahogany is avoiding it.
Mahogany fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fabinho's corner calls for a 1-2. Fabinho obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mahogany looks to throw the jab but Fabinho is out of range.
Fabinho takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fabinho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mahogany.
Fabinho closes the distance and pushes Mahogany back into the cage.
A short right from Mahogany on the inside.
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!
Fabinho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fabinho changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mahogany fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roberto Fabinho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fabinho looks to land a right hand but Mahogany moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fabinho fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mahogany doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fabinho takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Fabinho misses with a straight right.
Fabinho scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mahogany scores with a nice right hand.
Fabinho is looking to land body kicks.
Fabinho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mahogany moves away.
Mahogany is looking to land body kicks.
Fabinho misses the shot to the body.
Mahogany has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Nice takedown defense from Mahogany. No joy for Fabinho on that attempt.
Fabinho throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mahogany counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fabinho misses with a wild body shot.
Fabinho moves out of range as Mahogany strikes.
Fabinho gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mahogany counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fabinho takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mahogany tries to clinch up but Fabinho circles away and keeps his distance.
Fabinho changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Fabinho is looking to wear down Mahogany with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fabinho fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fabinho misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Mahogany to counter with a crisp jab.
Rich Mahogany is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mahogany throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fabinho counters with a nice double leg into guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mahogany holds on and takes a little breather.
Fabinho stopping the sweep attempt from Mahogany.
Mahogany pulls Fabinho in close to prevent any damage.
Let's hope that Mahogany 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fabinho won't allow Mahogany to sweep him here.
Fabinho wants to control from the top but Mahogany keeps moving.
Mahogany not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mahogany throws a hook to the side of Fabinho's head but Fabinho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mahogany keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mahogany misses with a left hand
and Fabinho counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mahogany keeping control of the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rich Mahogany dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fabinho throws a head kick but Mahogany moves out of range.
Fabinho misses with a body shot.
Mahogany looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fabinho shoots in but Mahogany avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mahogany scores with a hook to the body. Fabinho takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fabinho shoots in and gets a takedown into Mahogany's guard.
Mahogany looking for a sweep. Not yet Mahogany, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mahogany escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fabinho gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fabinho wants to pass the guard but Mahogany is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fabinho has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Mahogany to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Fabinho is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Mahogany pulls down on the head and he's put Fabinho to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rich Mahogany!
Rich Mahogany seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Roberto Fabinho was interviewed post fight and said 'Man that was a tough fight. I didn�t take my opponent very seriously leading up to this fight but I�ll keep going. I know I�m the most dangerous in this division and will get that gold eventually'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Julius Lew (ranked 129 p4p, 158 weight class) and Macca Outback (ranked 16 p4p, 19 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 22 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Julius Lew!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Macca Outback!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Fujiwara and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lew walks into a jab.
Outback misses with a low kick.
Lew looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Outback takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Outback connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A head kick misses from Lew.
Nice straight punches there by Lew. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lew.
Outback lands a leg kick that knocks Lew off balance momentarily.
Outback displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lew throws out the jab.
Lew uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Outback.
Lew ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lew looks to land a left hand but Outback moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Outback on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lew takes a swing at Outback's ribcage but misses.
Outback blocks a jab.
Lew throws out a loose jab but Outback uses good head movement to avoid it.
Outback tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lew was well out of range. Poor timing from Outback.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Outback works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Outback paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Outback's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lew under the eye.
Outback displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lew throws out the jab.
Outback looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Outback lands a leg kick that knocks Lew off balance momentarily.
Outback scores with a nice head shot.
Lew scores with a jab.
That kick from Outback tenderised Lew's leg. Lew is trying to keep his angry face on.
Outback blocks the body kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Outback misses.
Outback delivers a nice body kick.
Lew throws a hook but Outback blocks it.
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!
A jab from Outback misses.
Lew tries to clinch but Outback is having none of it.
Outback dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Outback fakes the leg kick and cracks Lew in the body.
Outback steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lew.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Outback.
Outback moves out of range as Lew strikes.
Lew misses with an uppercut
letting Outback counter with a right hand.
Outback throws a nice outside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Outback.
Macca Outback seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Outback lands with an uppercut that bounces Lew off the cage and back into range.
Lew misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Outback counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Outback pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lew thinks about countering with a head kick.
Outback lands with a kick to the ribs.
Outback is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lew had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Lew.
It seemed like Outback was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Outback throws a leg kick which misses Lew's front leg but catches the back leg as Lew tries to avoid it.
Lew is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lew checks the leg kick.
Lew takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lew loads up on a big right hand but Outback slips the punch.
Outback now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Outback thows a body kick. Lew tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Outback throws the left hand but Lew avoids the punch easily.
Outback darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lew misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Outback.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lew.
Lew slips under a jab from Outback.
Outback fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lew throws a big shot that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Outback slips a straight right by Lew.
Outback swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lew on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lew throws a lazy uppercut
and Outback counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice body kick from Outback.
Lew swings for the body but Outback moves out of range.
Outback appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Lew. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lew.
Lew throws out a loose jab but Outback uses good head movement to avoid it.
Outback works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Outback moves away from the strike by Lew.
Outback gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Outback takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lew on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Macca Outback dominated that round.
That's time! Lew's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lew takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Outback moves out of range as Lew strikes.
Macca Outback seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lew takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Lew lands a high kick!
Outback pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lew is looking to counter punch.
Lew feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Outback sprawling to the canvas! Outback rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Lew finish him?!
 Outback is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Outback lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Outback is still on wobbly legs! Can Lew finish him?
Lew steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Outback. That one must have hurt.
Outback seems to have recovered his senses.
Lew throws a hook but Outback avoids it easily.
Outback shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A swing and a miss from Outback.
Lew swings widly with a right hand
and Outback counters with a slapping leg kick.
Lew throws a poor cross that misses
and Outback counters with a straight right hand.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Lew might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Lew misses with an uppercut
and Outback counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lew takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Outback connects with a crisp jab.
Lew on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Outback attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lew swings widly with a right hand
and Outback counters with a stiff right hand.
Lew throws a poor cross that misses
and Outback counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Outback staying out of range there.
A countering left hand to the body from Outback misses.
Outback connects with a crisp jab.
Outback misses with a hook
and Lew cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Outback lands a right hook to the body.
Outback has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Outback checks a low kick from Lew.
Outback fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lew.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lew throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Outback counters with a stiff right hand.
Lew rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Outback counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Outback connects with a jab.
Lew misses with an uppercut
and Outback counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Outback jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lew looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lew 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.
Outback cracks Lew with an open hand slap.
Lew is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Outback connects with a solid leg kick.
Outback scores with a body shot.
Lew blocks a low kick nicely.
Outback swings for the body but Lew moves out of range.
Lew throws a lazy uppercut
and Outback counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Outback throws a body shot but no joy.
Outback misses with a leg kick.
Lew misses with a hook. Outback ducked under it nicely.
Lew slips under a jab.
Lew throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A swing and a miss from Outback.
Lew is looking to counter punch.
Outback throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Lew takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lew looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Outback scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lew in his tracks.
Lew fakes the leg kick and cracks Outback in the body.
Lew misses the body punch
and Outback counters with a low kick, right behind Lew 's knee.
Lew tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Outback takes a swing at Lew's ribcage but misses.
Outback misses with a hook.
A head kick by Outback misses
and Lew counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lew throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Outback fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Outback smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A lazy left from Outback finds it's target.
Lew scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Outback pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Outback. Lew does a little dance to reset his feet.
Outback looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lew swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lew ducks right into an uppercut from Outback.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Macca Outback showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
A chopping leg kick lands by Outback.
Lew misses with an uppercut
letting Outback counter with a right hand.
Lew throws a lazy uppercut
and Outback counters with an inside leg kick.
Outback scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Outback.
Lew blocks the body kick.
Outback waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lew.
Outback connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Outback avoids the body shot from Lew.
Outback throws out a counter right but Lew avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lew swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Outback counter with a right hand.
Outback connects with a high kick.
Lew misses with a body shot
and Outback counters with a body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lew throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Outback sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Outback throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lew sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Outback.
Outback bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Outback lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lew is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Outback.
Lew swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Outback throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lew.
Outback bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Outback misses with a body shot.
Outback buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lew takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lew tries to clinch but Outback moves out of range.
Julius Lew has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Outback misses the target.
Outback jabs Lew right on the nose. Lew blinks but takes it well.
Lew throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Outback throws a good cross that connects.
Outback throws the left hand but Lew avoids the punch easily.
A lazy body kick from Lew
and Outback counters with a straight right hand.
Outback slips a straight right by Lew.
Lew misses with a hook. Outback ducked under it nicely.
Outback misses with a wild body shot.
Outback clobbers Lew with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Outback lands a jab.
Lew takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lew avoids the body shot from Outback.
Outback is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lew.
Outback lands a jab to Lew's midsection.
Outback fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lew has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Macca Outback is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lew misses with a right hand
and Outback makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Lew avoids the body shot from Outback.
Outback lands an overhand right.
Lew thows a left - swing and a miss!
Outback scores with a jab to the head.
Outback punishes Lew's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Outback. That snapped Lew's head back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Outback misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A low kick lands for Outback.
Lew throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Outback to counter with a crisp jab.
Lew will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Outback staying out of range there.
Outback throws a body punch but Lew moves out of range.
Lew takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lew tries to clinch up.
Outback lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Outback cracks a nice hook into Lew's ribs.
Lew lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lew throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A low kick from Lew is predictable there
and Outback counters with a right hand to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Macca Outback comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Outback 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Macca Outback!
Macca Outback bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ghost Chai (ranked 139 p4p, 128 weight class) and Sven Torvik (ranked 24 p4p, 23 weight class). Torvik is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: MUPP & Sadfriendd - BLOODY!. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Sven Torvik enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Ghost Chai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sven Torvik!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chai misses the body punch
and Torvik counters with a nice leg kick.
Chai staying out of range there.
Torvik cracks Chai with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Chai throws a lazy body kick
and Torvik counters with a stiff right hand.
Chai on the wrong end of a nice jab.
It looks like Ghost Chai has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Torvik.
Chai looks to land a combination. Torvik sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
 It looks like Sven Torvik has been cut.
Torvik lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chai's sensitive parts.
Torvik connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chai sends Torvik crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Chai is motioning to the referee to let Torvik up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Torvik throws a nice outside leg kick.
Chai closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chai gets through Torvik's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Torvik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chai swings wildly with an uppercut but Torvik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chai misses with a punch on the inside.
Torvik lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Torvik lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chai.
Torvik tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chai's elbow.
Torvik misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chai.
Torvik tries to throw a body punch but Chai avoids it by throwing Torvik back against the cage.
Torvik misses with some punches.
Torvik blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Torvik swings wildly with an uppercut but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Torvik lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chai backwards.
Torvik lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Chai on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Torvik lands a shoulder strike.
Torvik swings wildly with an uppercut but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chai.
Chai blocking some punches.
Torvik misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Torvik tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Torvik misses with some punches.
Chai blocking some punches.
Torvik tries a body shot but Chai blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Chai as the two fighters clinch.
Chai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Torvik.
Torvik tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Torvik lands a shoulder strike.
Chai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Torvik lands with a light punch inside.
Torvik has a couple of punches blocked by Chai.
A short right from Chai.
Torvik has a couple of punches blocked by Chai.
Torvik fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chai misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Chai.
That has opened up Sven Torvik's cut even more.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Torvik.
A short body shot lands from Torvik as the two fighters clinch.
Torvik misses with some punches.
Torvik misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Torvik.
Torvik has a couple of punches blocked by Chai.
Chai swings wildly with an uppercut but Torvik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Torvik misses with a punch to the body.
Chai scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Torvik misses with the head strike.
Chai's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Torvik.
Chai prevents a body shot from Torvik.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Torvik.
Torvik has a couple of punches blocked by Chai.
Chai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Torvik tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Torvik misses with a punch on the inside.
Chai misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Torvik dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Chai works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Torvik misses with an uppercut.
Chai gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Torvik lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chai backwards.
Torvik blocking some punches.
Torvik tries a body shot but Chai blocks it.
Chai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Torvik tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Torvik tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Torvik blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Chai looking to throw knees to the head but Torvik is blocking nicely.
Chai tries to work over Torvik's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Torvik misses with a punch to the body.
Torvik lands a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Torvik misses with some punches.
Torvik throws a head punch that misses.
Chai blocking some punches.
Torvik misses with some punches.
Torvik tries to throw a body punch but Chai avoids it by throwing Torvik back against the cage.
Torvik working aggressively here.
Chai lands a knee to the body.
A hook to the body from Chai.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chai.
Torvik can't find room to land a body shot as Chai controls the action.
Torvik tries a body shot but Chai blocks it.
Torvik misses with the head strike.
Chai blocking some punches.
Chai prevents a body shot from Torvik.
A head punch on the inside from Torvik fails to land.
A left hand lands to the body for Chai.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torvik misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Torvik.
A shot in the inside from Chai.
Torvik struggles to land a body shot inside as Chai controls his hands.
Torvik tries to work over Chai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chai tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Torvik tries a body shot but Chai blocks it.
Torvik throws a punch but it's blocked by Chai.
Torvik swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chai unloads a knee to the mid-section.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Torvik.
Torvik tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chai's elbow.
Torvik misses with a punch on the inside.
Chai gets through Torvik's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The cut above Sven Torvik's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Torvik cracks Chai with a nice body shot.
Torvik can't find room to land a body shot as Chai controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Torvik.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chai missing with knees to the body.
Torvik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chai lands a body shot in the clinch.
Torvik lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chai blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chai.
Torvik lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chai backwards.
Torvik swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chai tries a knee to the head but Torvik blocks it.
Chai blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Torvik.
Chai with a knee to the head.
Chai pushes Torvik back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Chai has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Chai lands a body punch in the clinch.
Chai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Torvik is defending well for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torvik can't find room to land a body shot as Chai controls the action.
Chai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Torvik struggles to land a body shot inside as Chai controls his hands.
Torvik throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chai connects with a nasty looking knee right to Torvik's face.
Chai is leaning against Torvik and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Torvik tries to work over Chai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Torvik lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Chai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chai lands a hook that snaps the head of Torvik backwards.
Sven Torvik's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Chai lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Torvik tries to throw a body punch but Chai avoids it by throwing Torvik back against the cage.
Chai pushes Torvik back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Chai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ghost Chai dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Torvik throws a body shot but no joy.
Torvik throws a hook but Chai blocks it.
Torvik buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Torvik misses
and Chai counters with a slapping leg kick.
Chai has closed the distance and engaged Torvik in a clinch.
Chai blocks a body shot from Torvik.
Chai connects with a nasty looking knee right to Torvik's face.
Chai misses with a punch to the body.
Chai gets through Torvik's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai blocking some punches.
A short right from Torvik on the inside.
Torvik tries a body shot but Chai blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chai.
Torvik managing to block the knees to the body from Chai.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai can't find room to land a body shot as Torvik controls the action.
Ghost Chai has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Chai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chai throws a head punch that misses.
Chai prevents a body shot from Torvik.
Chai connects with a nasty looking knee right to Torvik's face.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Sven Torvik's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ghost Chai!
Ghost Chai thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ezekiel Marley (ranked 1 p4p, 48 weight class) and Mike Haggar (ranked 1 p4p, 7 weight class). Marley comes to the cage accompanied by WANTED. Mike Haggar has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ezekiel Marley!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 49 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Haggar!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yuuki Gou and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marley takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Marley moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've been told by Marley's head coaches at Convicted Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Haggar goes for a double leg but Marley avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Marley continues to drive forward.
Marley swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Haggar shoots in but no luck this time.
Haggar throws a big shot that misses.
Haggar lands with a hook. Marley tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Haggar dives in for a single leg takedown but Marley sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ezekiel Marley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Haggar.
Haggar looks for a takedown but Marley sprawls well.
As Haggar looks to move away, Marley throws a big counter combo but Haggar just gets out of the way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Haggar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haggar lands a nice shot to the body.
Haggar throws a shot from downtown. Marley moves away and avoids it.
Marley fires out a quick counter leg kick but Haggar just manages to avoid it.
Marley staying out of range there.
Marley throws a counter high kick but Haggar was just alert enough to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marley cracks Haggar with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Marley has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Haggar to stand back up!
It looks like Mike Haggar has been cut.
Haggar lands with an overhand left.
Haggar gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Marley counters with a nice right hand that sends Haggar toppling to the canvas! Haggar scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Marley finish him?!
Haggar is rocked!
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!
Haggar misses with an uppercut
and Marley counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ezekiel Marley!
Ezekiel Marley retains his heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Ezekiel Marley 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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