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SYN 1074 Anton vs Balin PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yip Man Iii (ranked 1562 p4p, 5764 weight class) and Bruno Dukic (ranked 209 p4p, 527 weight class). Yip Man Iii had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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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 - 14 - 2, fighting out of New York, Yip Man Iii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bruno Dukic!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A leg kick checked by Dukic.
Man Iii has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Outlaw MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Man Iii fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Yip Man Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dukic scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A big left from Man Iii misses.
Dukic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dukic misses with a hook. Man Iii ducked under it nicely.
Man Iii lands a jab to Dukic's midsection.
A jab from Dukic misses.
Dukic lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Man Iii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dukic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Man Iii manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dukic throws out a loose jab but Man Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Man Iii avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Man Iii misses the target.
Man Iii lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dukic misses with an uppercut. Man Iii saw that one coming.
Dukic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Man Iii working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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!
Man Iii scores with a shoulder strike.
Man Iii takes a shot to the head.
Man Iii lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dukic backwards.
Dukic is stalling here.
Dukic takes a shot to the head.
Dukic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dukic misses with a straight left.
Decent striking displayed by Man Iii there.
Dukic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice sprawl there from Man Iii as Dukic shoots in.
Dukic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Some wild striking there from Dukic.
Man Iii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dukic throws a lazy right hand but Man Iii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Man Iii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dukic shoots in and drives through. Man Iii sprawls well.
Man Iii throws a body punch but Dukic moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dukic shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Man Iii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Man Iii scores with the left hand. Dukic knows he should have avoided that one.
Man Iii slips under a jab.
Dukic clinches with his opponent.
Man Iii throws a punch but it's blocked by Dukic.
Dukic is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dukic misses with a punch on the inside.
Man Iii tries to throw a body punch but Dukic avoids it by throwing Man Iii back against the cage.
Man Iii lands a nice uppercut.
Man Iii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dukic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dukic shoots for a double leg takedown but Man Iii sprawls well. He's pushed Dukic's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Yip Man Iii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Dukic.
Dukic moves out of range as Man Iii strikes.
A little jabbing left from Dukic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dukic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Man Iii circles away quickly and effectively.
Dukic slips under a jab from Man Iii.
Dukic takes the fight into the clinch.
Man Iii misses with the head strike.
Man Iii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dukic is trying to break the clinch but Man Iii is controlling him.
Man Iii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dukic stalling against the cage.
Dukic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Man Iii is pressed up against the cage. Dukic has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Man Iii down to the mat. Man Iii avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Man Iii connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Man Iii misses with a lunging right hand
and Dukic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Man Iii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dukic throws a lazy right hand but Man Iii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Man Iii dips to his left and cracks Dukic with an uppercut!
Man Iii scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dukic takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dukic takes one to the side of the head.
Man Iii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Man Iii throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dukic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Man Iii ducks under a wild hook from Dukic.
Dukic 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.
Dukic takes one to the chin there.
Man Iii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dukic.
Dukic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Man Iii.
Yip Man Iii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Man Iii lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Man Iii is looking to chop away at Dukic's legs.
Man Iii misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dukic! But no joy.
A big left from Man Iii misses.
Dukic blocks a leg kick.
Dukic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Man Iii.
Man Iii scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Man Iii is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Dukic missing with a left hand there. Man Iii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Man Iii throws a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Man Iii throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Man Iii slips a jab from Dukic.
Man Iii fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man Iii circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dukic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dukic doesn't manage to clinch there - Man Iii circles away.
Dukic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Man Iii throws a jab but it's blocked by Dukic.
Man Iii is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Man Iii keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dukic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Man Iii throws a hook but Dukic blocks it.
Dukic misses with a wild combination.
Dukic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Man Iii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dukic manages to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Man Iii lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dukic has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dukic and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dukic wants to clinch up but Man Iii keeps it at a distance.
Man Iii takes a swing at Dukic's ribcage but misses.
Man Iii cracks Dukic with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dukic doesn't manage to clinch there - Man Iii circles away.
Dukic ducks right into an uppercut from Man Iii.
Dukic moves into the clinch successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yip Man Iii dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Man Iii lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Man Iii ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dukic tries to close the distance and clinch but Man Iii swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dukic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Man Iii swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dukic moves out of range of the strikes.
Man Iii connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dukic's hands.
Man Iii slips under a jab.
Dukic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Man Iii throws an overhand right that lands on Dukic's shoulder, as Dukic tries to avoid the shot.
Donk. Man Iii catches Dukic right on the button with a cross.
Yip Man Iii is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice sprawl there from Man Iii as Dukic shoots in.
Man Iii connects with a solid leg kick.
Dukic defending well as Man Iii loads up on a big left hand.
Dukic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dukic lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dukic throws a big shot that misses.
Man Iii throws a body punch but Dukic moves out of range.
Man Iii thuds his shin into the meat of Dukic's side.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dukic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Man Iii circles away quickly and effectively.
Man Iii throws a leg kick that misses.
Man Iii with a nice calf kick.
Dukic misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man Iii swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Man Iii throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dukic moves away from the strike by Man Iii.
Man Iii lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Dukic misses with a hook.
Dukic takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dukic closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nice uppercut lands for Man Iii. That snapped Dukic's head back.
Man Iii throws out a loose jab but Dukic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Man Iii is looking to score with low kicks.
Man Iii scores with a jab. Dukic acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Man Iii misses with a hook.
Man Iii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dukic can do to turn this around?
Dukic blocks a jab.
Dukic misses with an uppercut.
Dukic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Man Iii sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dukic misses with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dukic misses with an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Man Iii.
Man Iii misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Dukic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dukic missing with a left hand there. Man Iii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dukic tries to score a power double leg takedown but Man Iii sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dukic somewhat.
Man Iii moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dukic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Man Iii avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Man Iii throws a leg kick but Dukic sees it coming and moves out of range.
Man Iii is looking to land body kicks.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dukic! But no joy.
Man Iii moves out of range of the strikes.
Man Iii avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dukic shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Man Iii pinned against the cage. Man Iii gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Yip Man Iii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Dukic.
Man Iii scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dukic tries to clinch but Man Iii is having none of it.
Man Iii scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man Iii lands a nice shot to the body.
A jab from Dukic misses.
Dukic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Man Iii.
Dukic misses the jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Man Iii darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Man Iii slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Man Iii moves out of range of the strikes.
Dukic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dukic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Man Iii.
Dukic takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Man Iii's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dukic under the eye.
Dukic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Man Iii.
Dukic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dukic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Man Iii's head.
Man Iii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Man Iii connects with a nice looking jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dukic throws the left hand but Man Iii avoids the punch easily.
Nice defenses there by Dukic.
Man Iii jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dukic throws the left hand but Man Iii avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dukic jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Man Iii looks to land a right hand but Dukic moved out of range.
The fighters circling - Dukic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Man Iii throws a jab when Dukic was well out of range.
Dukic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Man Iii.
Dukic walks into a left hand.
Dukic shoots in but no luck this time.
Dukic walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Man Iii is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dukic fails with a takedown attempt.
Dukic is trying hard to land a takedown here. Man Iii sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Man Iii misses the target.
Man Iii takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dukic has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Man Iii loads up on a big right hand but Dukic slips the punch.
Man Iii looks to throw the jab but Dukic is out of range.
Dukic closes the distance and pushes Man Iii back into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Man Iii misses with a body punch.
Man Iii tries to throw a body punch but Dukic avoids it by throwing Man Iii back against the cage.
Dukic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Man Iii backwards.
Dukic has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Man Iii seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dukic can turn it around.
Man Iii has a couple of punches blocked by Dukic.
A right hook to the body lands for Man Iii.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yip Man Iii dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Man Iii throws a nice inside leg kick.
Yip Man Iii is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dukic misses with a hook.
Man Iii swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A chopping leg kick lands by Man Iii.
Nice defenses there by Dukic.
Man Iii throws a hook to the side of Dukic's head but Dukic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dukic doesn't manage to clinch there - Man Iii circles away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Man Iii.
A low kick from Man Iii misses
enabling Dukic to counter with a crisp jab.
Dukic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A low kick from Man Iii misses
and Dukic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Man Iii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dukic misses with a hook.
Man Iii digs a good hook to Dukic's body.
Man Iii is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dukic tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Man Iii defends well and Dukic ends up having to push Man Iii into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dukic closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Come on Dukic - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Man Iii throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dukics head.
 It looks like Bruno Dukic has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Man Iii creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dukic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dukic swings wildly with an uppercut but Man Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Dukic.
Dukic has a couple of punches blocked by Man Iii.
Man Iii misses with a hook from the clinch.
Man Iii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dukic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dukic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dukic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dukic misses with the head strike.
Dukic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A punch lands to the side of Man Iii 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dukic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Man Iii.
A big right from Man Iii misses.
Dukic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dukic moves away from the strike by Man Iii.
Dukic throws a big shot that misses.
Dukic misses with a straight right.
Dukic takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Man Iii throws a solid leg kick but Dukic takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Man Iii.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dukic doesn't manage to clinch there - Man Iii circles away.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Man Iii. Dukic shrugs it off though.
Man Iii throws a looping overhand right but Dukic ducks down to avoid it.
Man Iii ducks under a wild hook from Dukic.
Dukic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Man Iii connects with a solid leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dukic walks into a left hand.
Dukic moves out of range of the leg kick from Man Iii.
Dukic looks to land a right hand but Man Iii moved out of range.
Man Iii ducks under a wild hook from Dukic.
Man Iii lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Man Iii scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dukic throws a right hand that Man Iii ducks under and follows up with a left that Man Iii also avoids with ease.
Dukic throws a shot from downtown. Man Iii moves away and avoids it.
Man Iii is looking to counter punch.
Man Iii moves out of range as Dukic strikes.
Man Iii has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Man Iii there as he acknowledges the shot.
Man Iii slips under a jab.
Man Iii misses with a low kick.
Man Iii throws a hook to the side of Dukic's head but Dukic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dukic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Man Iii.
Dukic drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dukic connects with a nice looking jab.
Man Iii looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Man Iii moves out of range of the strikes.
Dukic's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Man Iii lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man Iii swings for the body but Dukic moves out of range.
Man Iii moves out of range as Dukic strikes.
Man Iii swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Man Iii scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Man Iii connects with an inside leg kick.
Dukic misses with a straight right.
Dukic walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Man Iii works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dukic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Man Iii swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Man Iii keeps the fight on the outside.
As Dukic backs away, Man Iii returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Dukic throws a series of punches but Man Iii moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Man Iii.
Man Iii throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dukic.
Man Iii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dukic throws out the jab.
Dukic connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dukic moves out of range as Man Iii strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dukic! But no joy.
A slow jab from Man Iii misses its intended target.
Man Iii throws a hook but Dukic blocks it.
Bruno Dukic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dukic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Man Iii throws a shot from downtown. Dukic moves away and avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yip Man Iii showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Man Iii, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yip Man Iii!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Yip Man Iii made sure he mentioned HELL'S BALLS NUTRITION, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andre Koefti (ranked 1589 p4p, 2249 weight class) and Alec Harvey (ranked 179 p4p, 231 weight class). Koefti comes to the cage accompanied by IZ - E Ala E. Harvey has chosen I DONT KNOW HOW BUT THEY FOUND ME - Choke as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andre Koefti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alec Harvey!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harvey throws a big shot that misses.
Koefti takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Koefti thumps Harvey with a low kick.
Koefti misses with the body kick
and Harvey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Harvey.
The fighters circling - Harvey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Koefti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Harvey just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKoefti.
Koefti fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Harvey checks it well.
Harvey misses with a body shot.
Koefti scoring well with a low kick there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Harvey, as that shot connected.
We've been told by Koefti's head coaches at 3Band MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Harvey loads up on a big right hand but Koefti slips the punch.
Koefti avoids a punch combination nicely.
Koefti tries to clinch but Harvey moves out of range.
Harvey loads up on a big right hand but Koefti slips the punch.
Koefti takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harvey smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Koefti wants to clinch up but Harvey keeps it at a distance.
As Koefti backs off Harvey throws a huge counter combo but Koefti manages to avoid it all.
Harvey checks a leg kick nicely.
Harvey uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koefti fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Harvey checks it well.
Koefti ducks under a wild hook from Harvey.
Harvey looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Harvey misses with a hook. Koefti ducked under it nicely.
Harvey throws a body punch but Koefti moves out of range.
Koefti lands with a nice body kick.
Koefti has taken the fight to the clinch.
Koefti landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Harvey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Harvey takes a knee to the side of the body.
Harvey takes an elbow to the temple.
Koefti misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Harvey.
Harvey misses with some punches.
Koefti comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Harvey misses with the head strike.
Koefti lands an elbow inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koefti tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Harvey lands a body punch.
Koefti lands an elbow just above Harvey 's eye.
Koefti lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Harvey or not.
Harvey can't find room to land a body shot as Koefti controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koefti lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Harvey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Harvey digs a right hand underneath Koefti's ribcage. Koefti let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Harvey lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Koefti.
Harvey working aggressively here.
A short left from Harvey.
Harvey throws a head punch that misses.
Koefti scores a nice knee to the body.
Harvey struggles to land a body shot inside as Koefti controls his hands.
Harvey tries a body shot but Koefti blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Koefti.
Harvey's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Harvey struggles to land a body shot inside as Koefti controls his hands.
Koefti scores with a shot to the side of Harvey's head.
A shot in the inside from Koefti.
Koefti tries to throw a body punch but Harvey avoids it by throwing Koefti back against the cage.
Koefti lands a left hand.
Harvey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Koefti blocks an uppercut.
Koefti tries to work over Harvey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koefti lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Harvey backwards.
Harvey lands a hook to the side of the head.
Harvey tries a body shot but Koefti blocks it.
Koefti misses with an elbow strike.
Harvey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Koefti creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Harvey's defenses.
A right hand to the body from Harvey.
Harvey blocks an elbow strike.
Harvey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Harvey lands a nice uppercut.
Harvey lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Harvey lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Koefti backwards.
Koefti lands with a left to the head.
 Harvey is rocked!
Koefti lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Harvey is still on wobbly legs! Can Koefti finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harvey swings wildly with an uppercut but Koefti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koefti unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Harvey! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Koefti is unloading with more strikes now! Harvey drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andre Koefti!
Andre Koefti decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Osmany Pizziconi (ranked 990 p4p, 1558 weight class) and Sam Diego (ranked 134 p4p, 206 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Osmany Pizziconi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 19 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sam Diego!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diego throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pizziconi counters by clinching up.
Pizziconi has Diego pressed against the cage, preventing Diego from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Diego prevents a takedown attempt there.
Diego's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diego throws out a loose jab but Pizziconi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pizziconi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pizziconi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Diego's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pizziconi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Diego sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pizziconi somewhat.
Pizziconi shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Osmany Pizziconi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pizziconi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Pizziconi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pizziconi is looking to take a break and control but Diego is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pizziconi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Diego's head.
Diego looking for submissions off his back.
Pizziconi misses with a head shot. Diego uses the momentum to regain guard.
Pizziconi wants to control from the top but Diego keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diego can't keep his opponent in guard - Pizziconi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pizziconi is looking to take a break and control but Diego is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pizziconi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Pizziconi 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.
Diego is trying to stand.
Pizziconi is looking to stall here but Diego recovers full guard.
Diego wants to stand and escape but Pizziconi is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pizziconi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pizziconi looking to sit in guard and control but Diego gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Pizziconi has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Diego doesn't defend quickly enough and Pizziconi has managed to lock this one up! Can Diego escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Pizziconi on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Osmany Pizziconi!
Osmany Pizziconi decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Phil Rivers (ranked 1416 p4p, 2071 weight class) and Brett Keane (ranked 158 p4p, 212 weight class). Rivers comes to the cage accompanied by RUNNING IN THE 90’s. Phil Rivers 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Phil Rivers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brett Keane!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rivers's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Keane connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rivers scrambles back to his feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rivers.
Rivers lands a right hook to the body.
Keane looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The fighters circling - Keane throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rivers misses with an uppercut
and Keane counters with a straight right hand.
Good shot there by Rivers.
Rivers throws a series of punches but Keane avoids them all with ease.
Rivers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rivers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Keane.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Keane stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Keane blocks a jab.
Keane with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A slow jab from Rivers misses its intended target.
Rivers defending well as Keane loads up on a big left hand.
Rivers lands a jab-cross combination.
Keane is rocked!
Rivers misses with a lunging right hand
and Keane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
 Rivers is rocked!
Keane shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Rivers takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Keane sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Rivers bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brett Keane!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Prince McVicker (ranked 456 p4p, 725 weight class) and Michal Sykora (ranked 35 p4p, 59 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Prince McVicker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michal Sykora!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sykora connects with a jab.
Sykora throws a jab when McVicker was well out of range.
Sykora connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice jab there from Sykora.
Sykora just misses with a punch to the body.
McVicker moves away from the strike by Sykora.
McVicker appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A jab from McVicker misses.
Sykora lets loose with a powerful body kick. McVicker will feel that in the morning.
McVicker throws a right and a left that both miss.
A telegraphed right hand from Sykora misses the target.
McVicker fails to land the takedown.
McVicker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A big left from McVicker misses.
Sykora scores with a three punch combo!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McVicker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sykora but Sykora pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sykora scores with the left hand. McVicker knows he should have avoided that one.
Sykora throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McVicker connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sykora momentarily.
Sykora jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McVicker moves out of range of the strikes.
McVicker is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McVicker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sykora moves away.
McVicker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sykora looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Prince McVicker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sykora takes a swing at McVicker's ribcage but misses.
Sykora takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice defenses there by McVicker.
Sykora keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McVicker.
McVicker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sykora looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McVicker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McVicker just misses with a punch to the body.
Sykora throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McVicker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Sykora throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Decent striking displayed by McVicker there.
McVicker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sykora.
Sykora throws a big shot that misses.
Michal Sykora seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McVicker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sykora but Sykora pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sykora is trying to counter with his kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McVicker tried to score with a low kick but Sykora checks it.
McVicker misses with a hook.
Sykora 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.
McVicker drops his hands momentarily and Sykora takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McVicker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sykora but Sykora pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McVicker shoots in for a takedown but Sykora shows good takedown defense.
Sykora thuds his right hand into McVicker's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sykora - that will leave a mark!
Sykora keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sykora keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by McVicker.
Sykora has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McVicker finds it's way round the side to connect with Sykora's head.
McVicker scores with a nice right hand.
Sykora clobbers McVicker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McVicker throws a jab but it's blocked by Sykora.
Sykora has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
McVicker closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sykora wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
McVicker tries to move to mount but Sykora blocks the move with his legs.
McVicker lands a few punches from side control.
Sykora throws McVicker to one side and escapes!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McVicker stuns Sykora with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McVicker connects with the punch.
Sykora misses with an uppercut. McVicker saw that one coming.
Sykora lands a glancing blow to the side of McVicker's head.
Sykora drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sykora throws a lazy right hand but McVicker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sykora stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McVicker throws a hook but Sykora avoids it easily.
McVicker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sykora moves away.
McVicker ducks under a wild hook from Sykora.
McVicker misses with a jab, cross combination.
McVicker is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sykora's half guard.
Sykora is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sykora pushes McVicker off but McVicker dives into side control.
McVicker is trying to get an arm triangle but Sykora is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michal Sykora dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
McVicker staying out of range there.
Sykora explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sykora bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sykora checks a low kick from McVicker.
Michal Sykora seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sykora darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McVicker throws a body punch but Sykora moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sykora! But no joy.
McVicker misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by McVicker.
McVicker throws a body punch but Sykora moves out of range.
Sykora misses with a looping right.
Sykora moves out of range as McVicker strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McVicker moves out of range as Sykora throws a body kick.
Sykora pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sykora throws a half hearted mid kick.
McVicker ducks under a wild hook from Sykora.
McVicker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sykora defends it nicely.
Sykora is trying to counter with his kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McVicker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sykora moves away.
McVicker moves out of range of the body kick from Sykora.
McVicker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sykora throws out the jab.
McVicker throws a looping overhand right but Sykora ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from McVicker. Sykora does a little dance to reset his feet.
McVicker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McVicker misses with a jab, cross combination.
McVicker throws a hook but Sykora blocks it.
Sykora pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice shot lands for McVicker.
McVicker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sykora moves away.
Sykora lands a lovely overhand right.
Sykora throws a body kick that misses.
McVicker closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sykora tries to escape but McVicker is in control.
McVicker is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sykora has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sykora tries to escape but McVicker is in control.
Sykora is not content to let McVicker control the position.
McVicker scoring with punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sykora wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Sykora throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
McVicker fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sykora sprawls well initially but McVicker persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sykora manages to escape and get back to his feet!
McVicker slips under a jab.
McVicker throwing a counter right hand but Sykora manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Sykora misses the target.
Sykora misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like McVicker was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sykora.
McVicker defending well as Sykora loads up on a big left hand.
McVicker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McVicker looks to land a right hand but Sykora moved out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sykora takes one to the chin there.
Sykora cracks McVicker with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sykora scores with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Sykora as he connects with a hook.
McVicker cracks Sykora with an open hand slap.
McVicker has his takedown stuffed
and Sykora counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sykora looks to land a right hand but McVicker moved out of range.
McVicker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sykora.
McVicker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McVicker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sykora throws a front kick aimed at McVicker's knee but McVicker avoids it well.
McVicker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McVicker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sykora throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sykora misses with an uppercut.
Sykora misses with a looping right.
Sykora waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McVicker.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Michal Sykora will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
McVicker checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Prince McVicker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McVicker with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sykora to score with a decent uppercut.
Sykora pushes McVicker away with a front kick.
Sykora throws out a loose jab but McVicker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sykora clobbers McVicker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sykora misses with a right hand
and McVicker counters with a takedown into side control.
McVicker scores with punches from side control.
Sykora is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but McVicker has just dragged him back down to the mat.
McVicker working the ground and pound.
McVicker is looking to take a break and control but Sykora is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sykora wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McVicker fails to land a wild elbow strike.
McVicker tries to advance position but instead Sykora slips a leg back in to half guard.
McVicker 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.
Sykora is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McVicker is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sykora defends it well.
McVicker lands with a punch from half guard.
Sykora wants to get back to his feet.
McVicker is looking to stall here but Sykora recovers full guard.
McVicker postures up and lands a big shot to Sykora's brow.
McVicker slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Sykora wants to get back to his feet but McVicker is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McVicker is standing up over Sykora. Sykora looks to escape but McVicker dives into side control.
Sykora wants to get back to his feet.
Sykora prevents McVicker from improving position.
Sykora bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Sykora tries a head kick but it misses.
McVicker half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. McVicker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sykora takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Michal Sykora is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McVicker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sykora throws a looping overhand right but McVicker ducks down to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from McVicker misses its target.
McVicker moves out of range of the strikes.
McVicker avoids the body shot from Sykora.
McVicker half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sykora lands with a hook. McVicker tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Michal Sykora is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sykora throws a hook but McVicker avoids it easily.
McVicker closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sykora quickly recovers to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McVicker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sykora defending well though.
McVicker with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
McVicker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sykora keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Prince McVicker.
I think Sykora has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michal Sykora!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kamil Marek (ranked 371 p4p, 582 weight class) and Jaxon Magrath (ranked 50 p4p, 82 weight class). 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 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kamil Marek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 11 - 3, fighting out of New York, Jaxon Magrath!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marek takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A slow jab from Magrath misses its intended target.
Magrath throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marek throws a right hand that Magrath ducks under and follows up with a left that Magrath also avoids with ease.
Magrath slips a jab from Marek.
Magrath shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Magrath has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Magrath with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Marek takes a swing at Magrath's ribcage but misses.
Magrath throws an overhand right that lands on Marek's shoulder, as Marek tries to avoid the shot.
Magrath throws a low kick but Marek avoids it.
Jab, jab by Marek - just one landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magrath misses with a straight right.
Magrath throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marek misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magrath.
Magrath swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Magrath wants to land a leg kick but Marek is out of range.
Marek appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Magrath there.
Marek ducks under a wild hook from Magrath.
Magrath connects with an inside leg kick.
Magrath does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Magrath throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marek keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Magrath.
Marek misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jaxon Magrath seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marek ducks under a wild hook from Magrath.
Marek misses with a body shot.
Marek swings widly with a right hand
and Magrath counters with a straight right hand.
Marek buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Magrath.
Marek throws a hook to the side of Magrath's head but Magrath sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A bone on bone clash there as Magrath blocks the leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Magrath! But no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magrath jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A good leg kick by Magrath.
Marek swings for the body but Magrath moves out of range.
Magrath throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marek ducks under a wild hook from Magrath.
Marek getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marek. Magrath does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marek keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Magrath.
Marek looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Marek lands a nice looking body shot.
Magrath blocks a leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Marek as he connects with a hook.
Magrath throws a predictable looking body shot
and Marek makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Marek blocks the body kick.
It looked like Marek was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Magrath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magrath connects with the punch.
Marek checks a leg kick.
Magrath swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Marek.
Magrath misses with a body shot.
Magrath throws a hook but Marek avoids it easily.
Marek slips a straight right by Magrath.
Marek uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magrath.
Magrath tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marek was well out of range. Poor timing from Magrath.
Marek moves out of range as Magrath strikes.
Marek looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice defenses there by Magrath.
Magrath scores with a shot to the body.
Magrath uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marek.
Marek uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Magrath.
Marek throws an overhand right that lands on Magrath's shoulder, as Magrath tries to avoid the shot.
Magrath was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marek tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Marek ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magrath moves away.
Marek takes one to the chin there.
A leg kick checked by Marek.
Magrath misses with an uppercut.
Marek staying out of range there.
Nice uppercut there from Magrath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marek throws out a loose jab but Magrath uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magrath is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Marek with a body shot.
Marek drops his hands momentarily and Magrath takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Marek moves out of range of the body kick.
A big left from Magrath misses.
Magrath is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Marek had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Marek looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Magrath thows a leg kick but Marek checks it
and Marek counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jaxon Magrath dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Marek blocks a jab.
Marek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magrath was well out of range. Poor timing from Marek.
A swing and a miss from Magrath.
Marek throws a big counter combination but Magrath scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Magrath pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Marek slips under a jab.
And Marek counters with a quick kick to the body but Magrath blocks it.
A big left from Marek misses.
Magrath feints a counter leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Magrath.
Magrath connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Marek momentarily.
Marek defending well as Magrath loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magrath throws the left hand but Marek avoids the punch easily.
Magrath misses the body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Marek moves out of range as Magrath strikes.
Magrath looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A telegraphed right hand from Magrath misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Marek misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marek throws a leg kick but Magrath sees it coming and moves out of range.
Magrath tried to score with a low kick but Marek checks it.
Magrath throws a jab but it's blocked by Marek.
Marek throws a leg kick but Magrath checks it.
Marek moves out of range as Magrath strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Marek on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Marek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magrath was well out of range. Poor timing from Marek.
Magrath slips under a jab.
Good work by Magrath as he checks the leg kick.
Magrath takes a swing at Marek's ribcage but misses.
Magrath misses with a left hand
and Marek counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slow jab from Marek misses its intended target.
A jab from Magrath does it's job there.
Marek just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magrath takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Marek fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Magrath checks it well.
Crunch! Magrath slams his shin into Marek's torso.
Marek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A shot to the liver by Magrath. Beautiful body shot.
Magrath has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A punch lands to the side of Marek 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marek jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice shot lands for Magrath.
Marek throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Magrath to counter with a crisp jab.
Marek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magrath manages to avoid it.
Marek looks to score with a jab to the body but Magrath is just out of range.
It seemed like Magrath was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Marek blocks a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Magrath lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Marek has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Marek and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magrath slips a straight right by Marek.
Magrath blocks a leg kick.
Magrath just misses with a punch to the body.
Marek tries to bum rush Magrath with a series of wild strikes but Magrath uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Magrath connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Marek's hands.
Magrath throws out a powerful jab.
Marek displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Magrath throws out the jab.
Magrath lands a jab to Marek's midsection.
Magrath lands with a straight right. Marek didn't see that one coming.
The fighters circling - Magrath throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marek avoids the body shot from Magrath.
Magrath throws a hook but Marek blocks it.
Marek appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jaxon Magrath seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Magrath pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magrath swings away with a leg kick that misses.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Marek might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Marek avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Magrath looks to land a right hand but Marek moved out of range.
It looked like Marek wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Magrath misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marek.
Marek ducks under a wild hook from Magrath.
Magrath swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Magrath throws a chopping leg kick but Marek manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Marek fires out a quick counter leg kick but Magrath just manages to avoid it.
Marek looks to score with a jab to the body but Magrath is just out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magrath swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Magrath lands a leg kick that knocks Marek off balance momentarily.
Magrath connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Marek with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Magrath to score with a decent uppercut.
Marek takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jaxon Magrath showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Magrath swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kamil Marek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Magrath is looking to land body kicks.
Magrath throws a right hand that misses
and Marek counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Magrath lands a nice leg kick that just misses Marek's sensitive parts.
Magrath lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Marek uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magrath.
Marek throws a right and a left that Magrath avoids nicely.
Marek moves out of range as Magrath strikes.
Magrath throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magrath misses with a straight left.
Magrath cracks Marek with a good jab.
Magrath checks the leg kick nicely there.
Marek on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Magrath. Magrath obviously looking to wear him down.
Magrath misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marek tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Magrath slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Magrath slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Magrath connects with a good right hand that stumbles Marek. Marek circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Marek lands a nice looking body shot.
Magrath fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marek manages to avoid it.
Magrath lands with a thumping leg kick.
Magrath throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marek appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Magrath misses with a hook.
Marek checks a leg kick.
Marek misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magrath.
Magrath throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marek was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marek ducks under a wild hook from Magrath.
An attempted straight right counter from Marek misses the target.
Magrath loads up on a big right hand but Marek slips the punch.
Marek looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Magrath defending well as Marek loads up on a big left hand.
Marek scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magrath staying out of range there.
Magrath throws a shot from downtown. Marek moves away and avoids it.
Magrath lands with a good body shot.
Magrath dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Magrath takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Magrath throws a jab but it's blocked by Marek.
Marek is looking to counter punch.
Marek tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Magrath is able to avoid easily.
A swing and a miss from Magrath.
Marek appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magrath paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Marek throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marek misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Magrath counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Magrath thumps Marek with a low kick.
A jab from Magrath does it's job there.
Magrath lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Marek throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Magrath sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Magrath misses with a looping left.
Magrath scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Marek slips under a jab.
A swing and a miss from Marek.
Magrath wants to land a leg kick but Marek is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Magrath throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marek uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magrath.
Magrath cracks Marek with a good jab.
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!
Magrath dodges the punch combination from Marek.
Magrath lands with a cross.
Magrath blocks a jab.
Magrath connects with a body shot that sends Marek's belly button to the back.
Marek is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Magrath.
Magrath throws a body punch but Marek moves out of range.
Marek takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jaxon Magrath comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Magrath 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaxon Magrath!
Jaxon Magrath decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Larsen (ranked 228 p4p, 765 weight class) and Bethania Valverde (ranked 24 p4p, 73 weight class). Valverde has chosen LLAMAME YA as his entrance music. Magnus Larsen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 21 - 11 - 3, fighting out of London, Magnus Larsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bethania Valverde!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larsen misses with a body shot.
Larsen throws a leg kick but Valverde sees it coming and moves out of range.
Valverde throws out a counter right but Larsen avoids it with no problem.
Larsen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Master Chai's Dojo in the buildup to the fight.
Valverde lands a jab to the nose.
Larsen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Valverde to score with a decent uppercut.
Valverde throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Larsen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Larsen is looking to slow Valverde down with leg kicks.
Larsen ducks under a wild hook from Valverde.
Larsen looks to land a right hand but Valverde moved out of range.
Valverde appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Valverde.
Valverde misses the jab.
Valverde misses with a hook. Larsen ducked under it nicely.
A cross from Larsen lands.
Larsen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Larsen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Valverde ducks under a wild hook from Larsen.
A little jabbing left from Valverde on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Larsen missing with a left hand there. Valverde was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Valverde misses with a combination
and Valverde takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valverde throws a sloppy head kick and Larsen moves out of range easily.
Larsen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Valverde moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A head kick misses from Valverde.
Larsen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Valverde pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheers as Larsen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Valverde doesn't seem phased though.
Valverde looks to land a body kick but Larsen moved away.
Larsen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Valverde tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Larsen needs to keep his hands up - Valverde had a free shot at his head there.
Valverde throws a sloppy head kick and Larsen moves out of range easily.
Larsen cracks Valverde with a right hand to the side of the head.
Larsen tries to score with a low kick but Valverde moves his leg out of the way.
Larsen slips a straight right by Valverde.
Larsen lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valverde takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valverde darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Larsen throws a sloppy head kick and Valverde moves out of range easily.
A little jabbing left from Valverde on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Larsen misses with a head kick.
Larsen's corner calls for a 1-2. Larsen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Valverde defending well as Larsen loads up on a big left hand.
It seemed like Valverde was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Larsen lands a right hook to the body.
Valverde throws a right hand that misses
and Larsen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Valverde throws an overhand right that lands on Larsen's shoulder, as Larsen tries to avoid the shot.
Larsen moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Valverde throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Larsen.
Larsen thuds a left hand into Valverde's body.
Larsen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Valverde sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Valverde throws out a counter right but Larsen avoids it with no problem.
A telegraphed right hand from Valverde misses the target.
Valverde looks to throw the jab but Larsen is out of range.
Larsen half committed to a counter leg kick.
A big right from Valverde misses.
A jab from Valverde does it's job there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valverde lands with a slapping head kick.
Valverde takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Larsen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Larsen swings for the body but Valverde moves out of range.
Valverde checks a leg kick.
Valverde looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Valverde plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Valverde looks to throw the jab but Larsen is out of range.
Valverde jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Valverde misses with the combination.
Larsen lands a leg kick that knocks Valverde off balance momentarily.
Valverde missing with a left hand there. Larsen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Larsen throws a hook but Valverde blocks it.
Larsen misses the shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valverde uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Larsen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larsen misses with a looping left.
Valverde throws out a loose jab but Larsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Valverde looks to move away, Larsen throws a big counter combo but Valverde just gets out of the way.
Larsen moves out of range of the strikes.
Larsen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Larsen.
Valverde swinging wildly here.
Larsen misses with a double jab.
Valverde listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Larsen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Valverde doesn't seem bothered though.
Larsen blocks a jab.
Larsen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Larsen. Valverde does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valverde ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Larsen missing with a left hand there. Valverde was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Larsen works Valverde's body with a nice hook.
A head kick misses from Larsen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Magnus Larsen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Valverde lands with a hook. Larsen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Valverde moves out of range of the body kick.
Larsen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Valverde pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Larsen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Larsen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Valverde scores with a jab to the head.
Larsen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Valverde.
Valverde misses the shot to the body.
Larsen is looking to counter punch.
Valverde misses with a hook.
A slow jab from Valverde misses its intended target.
Valverde moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larsen throws a quick inside leg kick.
No joy there for Valverde, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Valverde connects with a single shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valverde misses with a wild body shot.
Valverde tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bethania Valverde seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valverde pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Larsen lands a nice hook to Valverde's body. Valverde takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Larsen misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Valverde! But no joy.
Valverde misses with a straight right.
Valverde misses with a hook. Larsen ducked under it nicely.
Larsen is looking to counter punch.
Larsen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Valverde.
Valverde ducks under a wild hook from Larsen.
Larsen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Valverde at a distance.
A leg kick checked by Valverde.
Valverde takes one to the side of the head.
Larsen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Larsen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Valverde 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.
Larsen throws a shot from downtown. Valverde moves away and avoids it.
Valverde rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Larsen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Valverde throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Larsen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Larsen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Larsen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Larsen throws a right hand that misses
and Larsen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Larsen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Valverde finds it's way round the side to connect with Larsen's head.
Valverde swings widly with a right hand
and Larsen counters with a nice uppercut.
Valverde fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Larsen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Larsen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Valverde has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Valverde avoids the head kick by Larsen.
Valverde lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Valverde looks to score with a jab to the body but Larsen is just out of range.
Larsen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Larsen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Valverde throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Larsen.
The fighters circling - Valverde throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Larsen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Larsen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Larsen misses with the combination.
Valverde throws out a counter right but Larsen avoids it with no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valverde looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Larsen throws a shot from downtown. Valverde moves away and avoids it.
Valverde moves out of range of the body kick.
Valverde throws a body shot but no joy.
Larsen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Valverde throws a body punch but Larsen moves out of range.
Valverde throws a lazy uppercut
and Larsen counters with a stiff right hand.
Valverde throws a hook to the side of Larsen's head but Larsen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice straight punches there by Valverde. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Valverde.
Larsen misses with a low kick.
A nice leg kick from Larsen, right into the meat of the thigh.
Valverde lands with a right hand.
Valverde walks into a jab.
Larsen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valverde manages to avoid it.
Larsen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valverde pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Larsen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Valverde checks a leg kick nicely.
Valverde with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Valverde throws a body punch but Larsen moves out of range.
Valverde misses with a hook
and Larsen counters with a stiff right hand.
Larsen tries to score with a low kick but Valverde moves his leg out of the way.
Larsen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Despite the aggression on Valverde's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Larsen misses with a leg kick.
Larsen lands a head kick!
Larsen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Larsen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valverde lands with a slapping head kick.
Larsen thumps Valverde with a low kick.
Larsen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Valverde scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bethania Valverde will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Valverde misses with a head kick.
Larsen takes a swing at Valverde's ribcage but misses.
Larsen throws a head kick that misses.
Valverde throws a head kick but Larsen moves out of range.
Larsen looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Valverde lands with a right hand.
Valverde takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Valverde waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Larsen.
Valverde throws a lazy right hand but Larsen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Larsen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valverde manages to avoid it.
Valverde misses with a lunging right hand
and Larsen counters with a straight right hand.
Valverde displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Larsen throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valverde misses with a jab to the body
letting Larsen counter with a right hand.
Valverde looks for the body kick but Larsen saw that one coming.
Larsen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Larsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valverde moves away.
Larsen throws a series of punches but Valverde moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsen defending well as Valverde loads up on a big left hand.
Larsen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Valverde pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Larsen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Valverde misses with a head kick.
A lazy left from Valverde finds it's target.
Larsen tries a head kick but it misses.
Valverde lands with a good body shot.
A head kick misses from Valverde.
Larsen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Valverde. That did some damage!
Valverde smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Valverde checks a leg kick.
Larsen lands with a nice combination. Valverde backs away looking to recover.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Larsen ducks under a wild hook from Valverde.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valverde missing with a left hand there. Larsen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Valverde fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Larsen manages to avoid it.
A head kick by Valverde misses
and Larsen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Valverde has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A swing and a miss from Valverde.
Larsen blocks a head kick by Valverde.
Valverde takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Valverde moves forwards but Larsen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Larsen cracks Valverde with a good jab.
Larsen works the jab nicely.
Larsen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Larsen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Valverde throws a big shot that misses.
Valverde misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Larsen.
A quick step to the side and Larsen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valverde lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Larsen is looking to land body kicks.
Valverde throws a lazy head kick
and Larsen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Valverde thinking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Larsen misses.
Valverde throws a head kick but Larsen moves out of range.
A jab from Valverde misses.
Valverde takes a jab right on the kisser.
Larsen throws a lazy right hand but Valverde sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Larsen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A nice combination there by Valverde.
Larsen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Valverde takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Larsen missing with a left hand there. Valverde was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Valverde misses with a double jab
and Larsen counters with a nice body kick.
Valverde just misses with a punch to the body.
Larsen's corner calls for a 1-2. Larsen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valverde misses with an uppercut
and Larsen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valverde misses with a leg kick
and Larsen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Larsen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valverde.
Some wild striking there from Larsen.
Larsen connects with a body shot.
Larsen misses with a combination
and Valverde counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Larsen thinking.
Valverde throws a head kick that misses.
Valverde throws a right hand that misses
and Larsen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Larsen moves out of range as Valverde strikes.
Valverde tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Larsen connects with a looping right hand.
Nice body kick from Larsen.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Magnus Larsen.
Well Larsen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Magnus Larsen!
A victorious Magnus Larsen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Haitian Ginger (ranked 234 p4p, 422 weight class) and Axl Cailean (ranked 30 p4p, 60 weight class). Cailean has chosen Back stabbers as his entrance music. 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 20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Haitian Ginger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Axl Cailean!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cailean needs to keep his hands up - Ginger had a free shot at his head there.
Ginger throws a right hand that misses
and Cailean cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cailean with a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cailean darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ginger throws a jab when Cailean was well out of range.
Cailean plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A low kick from Ginger is predictable there
enabling Cailean to counter with a crisp jab.
Ginger pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cailean is out of range and Ginger settles back down.
Cailean misses with a looping left.
Ginger 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.
Ginger darts in trying to clinch
letting Cailean counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ginger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cailean.
Ginger throws a leg kick
and Cailean counters with a nice body shot.
Nice shot lands for Cailean.
That kick from Cailean tenderised Ginger's leg. Ginger is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cailean scores with a hook to the body. Ginger takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cailean throws a combination. Ginger tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ginger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cailean. Ginger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cailean misses with a hook. Ginger ducked under it nicely.
A low kick from Ginger misses
and Cailean counters with a nice uppercut.
A low kick from Ginger is predictable there
and Cailean counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cailean fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ginger misses with a kick to the body.
Cailean throws a head kick but Ginger moves out of range.
Cailean has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Cailean throws out a loose jab but Ginger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ginger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cailean checks the leg kick.
Cailean circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cailean is looking for the big counter here.
Ginger is looking to clinch but Cailean is avoiding it.
Nice defenses there by Cailean.
Cailean looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ginger wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cailean with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ginger checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ginger throws a series of punches but Cailean avoids them all with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ginger tries to clinch up but Cailean circles away and keeps his distance.
Ginger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ginger misses with an uppercut
and Cailean counters with a two punch combo.
Ginger ducks under a wild hook from Cailean.
Ginger takes the fight into the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ginger.
Cailean prevents a body shot from Ginger.
Cailean is trying to force a seperation but Ginger has the dominant position.
Ginger scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ginger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ginger misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Axl Cailean dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ginger throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ginger misses with a low kick.
Ginger throws a leg kick
and Cailean counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cailean slips a straight right by Ginger.
Cailean looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cailean moves out of range of the strikes.
Ginger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ginger closes the distance and clinches.
Ginger misses with a hook to the ribs.
I was talking to Ginger's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Cailean pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cailean blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ginger fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ginger connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ginger is looking to land body kicks.
Ginger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ginger misses the shot to the body.
Cailean throws a series of punches but Ginger avoids them all with ease.
Ginger throws a leg kick which misses Cailean's front leg but catches the back leg as Cailean tries to avoid it.
Cailean with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A combination from Cailean does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ginger looks to throw the jab but Cailean is out of range.
Axl Cailean seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ginger is looking to clinch.
Cailean throws a sloppy head kick
and Ginger counters with a left to the body.
Cailean misses with a looping right.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ginger.
Ginger scores with a decent looking hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ginger clinches.
Cailean blocks a body shot from Ginger.
Ginger tries to throw a body punch but Cailean avoids it by throwing Ginger back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Ginger.
Ginger tries to throw a body punch but Cailean avoids it by throwing Ginger back against the cage.
Cailean looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cailean blocks a body shot from Ginger.
Ginger struggles to land a body shot inside as Cailean controls his hands.
Ginger misses with a body punch.
Ginger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cailean is trying to break the clinch but Ginger is controlling him.
Ginger lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cailean backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Ginger.
Ginger tries to throw a body punch but Cailean avoids it by throwing Ginger back against the cage.
Cailean has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cailean breaks from the clinch.
Cailean steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ginger. That one must have hurt.
Cailean throws a head kick that misses.
Ginger tries to counter by clinching up but Cailean breaks away and moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cailean lands with a hook. Ginger tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ginger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cailean! But no joy.
A lazy left from Cailean finds it's target.
Ginger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cailean cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ginger loads up on a big right hand but Cailean slips the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ginger misses with a looping left.
A big left from Ginger misses.
Cailean looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Haitian Ginger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cailean misses with a right hand
and Ginger counters with an inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Haitian Ginger dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ginger throws a chopping leg kick but Cailean manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A low kick from Ginger misses
and Cailean counters with a straight right hand.
Ginger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cailean tries to bum rush Ginger with a series of wild strikes but Ginger uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A little feinted left hand from Ginger on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cailean misses with a jab to the body
and Ginger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cailean throws a sloppy head kick and Ginger moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ginger attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cailean takes one to the chin there.
Cailean throws a head kick that Ginger semi-blocks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ginger connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ginger gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cailean is trying to break the clinch but Ginger is controlling him.
Ginger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ginger struggles to land a body shot inside as Cailean controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ginger.
Cailean wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ginger lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ginger prevents Cailean from breaking the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Ginger fails to land.
Ginger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ginger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cailean pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cailean scores with a body shot.
Ginger dodges the punch combination from Cailean.
Ginger tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cailean manages to circle out of the way.
Ginger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cailean.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ginger.
Ginger gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cailean blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ginger struggles to land a body shot inside as Cailean controls his hands.
Cailean breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ginger slips under a jab from Cailean.
Ginger is looking to counter punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ginger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cailean.
Ginger misses with a lunging right hand
and Cailean counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cailean lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cailean scores with a kick to the body.
Ginger stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cailean.
Cailean tries to bum rush Ginger with a series of wild strikes but Ginger uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ginger tried to counter with a leg kick but Cailean avoided it.
Ginger tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cailean! But no joy.
Cailean swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ginger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ginger misses with an uppercut
and Cailean counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ginger moves into range and clinches up with Cailean.
Ginger keeps control of Cailean as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cailean has had enough of the clinch but Ginger keeps him there for the moment.
Ginger swings wildly with an uppercut but Cailean uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cailean can't break the clinch.
Ginger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Haitian Ginger has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ginger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ginger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cailean escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ginger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Haitian Ginger.
I think Ginger has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Haitian Ginger!
Haitian Ginger decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Exotic (ranked 255 p4p, 767 weight class) and Gen Tenryu (ranked 30 p4p, 97 weight class). Exotic kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Joe Exotic - I Saw a Tiger. The crowd seem to be enjoying Tenryu's choice of entrance music: piri & tommy - on & on. This should be fireworks!
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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 38 - 17 - 2, fighting out of New York, Joe Exotic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 17 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gen Tenryu!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tenryu misses with a looping left.
Tenryu lands a body shot.
Exotic lunges at Tenryu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tenryu's hand.
Exotic misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tenryu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tenryu scores with a jab to the head.
Tenryu slips a straight right by Exotic.
Exotic has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Exotic there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tenryu blocks a head kick by Exotic.
Exotic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Exotic takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tenryu throws a sloppy body shot
and Exotic counters with a straight right hand.
Exotic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Exotic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tenryu.
Exotic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tenryu.
Exotic with a nice cross.
Tenryu misses with a looping left.
Tenryu misses with a body shot
and Exotic counters with a stiff right hand.
Exotic scores with a nice right hand.
Tenryu lands a nice shot to the body.
Tenryu moves away from the strike by Exotic.
Tenryu misses with a series of wild punches.
Exotic is looking to counter with head kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Exotic has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tenryu finds it's way round the side to connect with Exotic's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Exotic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tenryu throws out the jab.
Tenryu has closed the distance and engaged Exotic in a clinch.
Exotic tries to throw a body punch but Tenryu avoids it by throwing Exotic back against the cage.
Tenryu can't find room to land a body shot as Exotic controls the action.
Tenryu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Exotic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tenryu closes the distance and clinches.
Exotic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A lazy left from Tenryu finds it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Exotic moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Tenryu throws a right hand that misses
and Exotic counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tenryu thinking.
A jab lands there for Exotic.
Exotic on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Exotic throws a sloppy body shot
and Tenryu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tenryu on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Tenryu takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Gen Tenryu has been cut.
Exotic's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tenryu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Exotic scrambles back to his feet.
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!
Exotic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tenryu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Exotic misses with a head kick.
Tenryu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Exotic just misses with a punch to the body.
Tenryu misses with a left hand
and Exotic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Exotic has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Exotic there as he acknowledges the shot.
Exotic drops his hands momentarily and Tenryu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Exotic scores with a hook.
Tenryu avoids the body shot from Exotic.
Tenryu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tenryu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tenryu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Joe Exotic will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gen Tenryu's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tenryu lands a jab to Exotic's midsection.
Tenryu scores with a jab to the head.
Tenryu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Exotic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Exotic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tenryu blocks a head kick by Exotic.
Tenryu throws out a counter right but Exotic avoids it with no problem.
Tenryu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Exotic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The fighters circling - Tenryu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Exotic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tenryu defending well as Exotic loads up on a big left hand.
Tenryu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tenryu throws a poor cross that misses
and Tenryu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tenryu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Exotic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Exotic looks to score with a jab to the body but Tenryu is just out of range.
Tenryu thuds his right hand into Exotic's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tenryu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A big left from Tenryu misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tenryu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Exotic.
Tenryu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Exotic.
Tenryu throws a right hand that misses
and Exotic counters with a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tenryu misses with a right hand
and Exotic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Exotic blocks a jab.
Tenryu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tenryu blocks a head kick by Exotic.
Exotic slips a jab from Tenryu.
A big left from Exotic misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tenryu throws out a loose jab but Exotic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Exotic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Exotic throws a head kick that misses.
Exotic cracks Tenryu with an open hand slap.
Exotic gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Exotic.
Tenryu 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.
Exotic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tenryu's sensitive parts.
Exotic connects with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Exotic jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Exotic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Exotic connects with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Exotic scores with a jab.
Tenryu closes the distance and clinches.
Tenryu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Exotic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tenryu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Exotic wants to get back to striking at distance but Tenryu won't allow it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tenryu.
Exotic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Exotic misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Exotic dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gen Tenryu's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Tenryu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A lazy left from Exotic finds it's target.
Exotic lands with an overhand left.
Exotic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tenryu can do to turn this around?
Tenryu swings widly with a right hand
and Exotic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tenryu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tenryu is rocked!
Exotic slips a straight right by Tenryu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tenryu misses with a lunging right hand
and Exotic counters with a crisp right hand that drops Tenryu! Exotic lets Tenryu back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Tenryu is still on wobbly legs! Can Exotic finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Exotic moves in close and cracks Tenryu with a massive right hand! Tenryu, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Exotic!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joe Exotic!
An out of breath Joe Exotic thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anton Ilmarinen (ranked 50 p4p, 148 weight class) and Balin Trollslayer (ranked 2 p4p, 14 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anton Ilmarinen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 47 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Balin Trollslayer!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ilmarinen throws a lazy uppercut
so Trollslayer counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ilmarinen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Trollslayer's guard.
Ilmarinen passes Trollslayer's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ilmarinen connects with a nice short shot to Trollslayer's temple.
Ilmarinen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Trollslayer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ilmarinen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ilmarinen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ilmarinen is looking to pass Trollslayer's guard but actually Trollslayer recovers to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ilmarinen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ilmarinen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ilmarinen passes Trollslayer's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ilmarinen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ilmarinen looks to land a strike but Trollslayer avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Ilmarinen throwing strikes from guard but Trollslayer blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ilmarinen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ilmarinen tries to free his leg and advance position but Trollslayer is retaining full guard.
Ilmarinen throwing strikes but missing.
Ilmarinen preventing the sweep.
Ilmarinen throws a big elbow that misses.
Trollslayer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ilmarinen controls the pace.
Ilmarinen wants to control from the top but Trollslayer keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trollslayer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ilmarinen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ilmarinen lands a nice looking body shot.
Ilmarinen scores with a punch to the head.
Ilmarinen scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trollslayer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ilmarinen's corner calls for a 1-2. Ilmarinen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ilmarinen misses with an uppercut.
Trollslayer feints the counter takedown.
Ilmarinen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Trollslayer tries to sprawl but Ilmarinen drives through with a takedown 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!
Ilmarinen wants to pass to mount but Trollslayer is defending the position.
Ilmarinen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ilmarinen thows a huge punch but Trollslayer dodges it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Ilmarinen dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ilmarinen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Trollslayer gets caught flat footed, as Ilmarinen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Trollslayer wants to improve his position but instead Ilmarinen has moved into half guard.
Ilmarinen wants to pass the guard but Trollslayer is defending well.
Ilmarinen passes to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ilmarinen lands a nice forearm strike.
Trollslayer dodges the ground and pound from Ilmarinen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ilmarinen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ilmarinen tries to move into full mount but can't pass Trollslayer's legs.
Ilmarinen controls the position from side control.
Ilmarinen has an Americana. Trollslayer didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Ilmarinen is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Ilmarinen hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Anton Ilmarinen!
Anton Ilmarinen retains his super heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Anton Ilmarinen 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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