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NYF Challengers Series 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Sato (ranked 3955 p4p, 5092 weight class) and Drazen Ioveanu (ranked 413 p4p, 469 weight class). Ryan Sato 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryan Sato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Drazen Ioveanu!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Eddie Farnsworth and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ioveanu has his takedown stuffed
and Sato counters with a nice uppercut.
A punch lands to the side of Ioveanu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sato lunges at Ioveanu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ioveanu's hand.
Sato throws a shot to the body.
Sato connects with a jab.
Sato definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sato bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ioveanu's head.
Ioveanu shoots in looking for a takedown but Sato manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ioveanu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sato punishes Ioveanu's body with a nice straight punch.
Ioveanu gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sato counters with a stiff right hand.
Ryan Sato has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drazen Ioveanu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Sato finds it's way through Ioveanu's defenses.
Ioveanu tries to move into range but Sato moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ioveanu misses with a takedown attempt - Sato sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ioveanu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sato connects with the punch.
Ioveanu with a poor takedown
and Sato counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ryan Sato is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ioveanu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
 Ioveanu is rocked!
Ioveanu tries for a takedown but Sato sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ioveanu looks winded!
Sato lands with a straight right. Ioveanu didn't see that one coming.
Sato lands a slapping body shot.
Sato is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ioveanu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ioveanu is still on wobbly legs! Can Sato finish him?
Sato cracks Ioveanu with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Ioveanu falls to his knees and Sato doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Sato!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Angus Abercrombie (ranked 3265 p4p, 3653 weight class) and James McAuley (ranked 364 p4p, 389 weight class). Angus Abercrombie has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Angus Abercrombie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James McAuley!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Steve Montenegro and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McAuley tries for a takedown but Abercrombie circles away easily
and Abercrombie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Abercrombie looks to land a combination but McAuley avoids it well.
Abercrombie takes one to the chin there.
McAuley swings widly with a right hand
and Abercrombie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McAuley takes a swing at Abercrombie's ribcage but misses.
Abercrombie throws a big shot that misses.
McAuley lands a left and a right that send Abercrombie crashing to the mat, dazed. McAuley thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
 Abercrombie is rocked!
 It looks like Angus Abercrombie has been cut.
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!
Abercrombie wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Oh Abercrombie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Abercrombie 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.
Abercrombie seems to have got his legs back now.
Abercrombie blocks a jab.
Abercrombie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Abercrombie lands with a cross.
McAuley falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Abercrombie to counter with a crisp jab.
Abercrombie works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McAuley looks for a takedown but Abercrombie sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Abercrombie. That snapped McAuley's head back.
Abercrombie is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Abercrombie lands with a nice combination. McAuley backs away looking to recover.
McAuley looks to clinch
enabling Abercrombie to counter with a crisp jab.
Abercrombie is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
McAuley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McAuley closes the distance but Abercrombie moves to the side
and McAuley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Abercrombie misses with a two punch combination.
McAuley tries to close the distance and clinch but Abercrombie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Some wild striking there from McAuley.
McAuley lands a body shot.
Abercrombie gets caught flat footed, as McAuley shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McAuley trying to control the position from guard on top but Abercrombie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abercrombie working for a triangle but McAuley defends it easily.
McAuley scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
McAuley scoring with some ground and pound.
Abercrombie will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Abercrombie trying to control the position.
McAuley throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McAuley lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Abercrombie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Abercrombie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McAuley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McAuley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Abercrombie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McAuley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Abercrombie has his foot on McAuley's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McAuley works his way back into a safe position though.
McAuley stands up over Abercrombie, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Abercrombie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McAuley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
McAuley trying to control the position from guard on top but Abercrombie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abercrombie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Abercrombie preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Abercrombie has his foot on McAuley's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McAuley works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McAuley gets a double leg takedown into Abercrombie's guard.
McAuley postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McAuley postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Abercrombie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McAuley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Abercrombie wants to control the position but McAuley says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but James McAuley will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Angus Abercrombie's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
McAuley swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Abercrombie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Abercrombie circles away from the clinch attempt
and Abercrombie counters with a nice uppercut.
McAuley lands a two punch combo.
James McAuley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Abercrombie stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Abercrombie wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice jab there from McAuley.
McAuley misses with a takedown attempt
letting Abercrombie counter with a right hand.
McAuley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McAuley wants to clinch
and Abercrombie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McAuley moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abercrombie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McAuley keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Abercrombie throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McAuley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McAuley throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Abercrombie counter with a right hand.
Angus Abercrombie is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McAuley misses with a takedown
and Abercrombie counters with a stiff right hand.
Angus Abercrombie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James McAuley.
McAuley is breathing heavily.
McAuley misses with a hook
and Abercrombie counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McAuley throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Abercrombie to counter with a crisp jab.
McAuley misses with a lunging right hand
and Abercrombie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McAuley fails with the takedown
and Abercrombie counters with a nice uppercut.
McAuley has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McAuley there as he acknowledges the shot.
Abercrombie moves into range and connects with a jab.
McAuley takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Abercrombie scores with a jab to the jaw.
James McAuley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot by Abercrombie.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McAuley with a poor takedown
and Abercrombie counters with a nice uppercut.
McAuley takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
McAuley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abercrombie moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Abercrombie uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McAuley has time to react.
Abercrombie throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McAuley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Angus Abercrombie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Decent striking displayed by Abercrombie there.
McAuley with a poor takedown
and Abercrombie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McAuley takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Abercrombie scores with a nice strike.
Abercrombie lands a lovely overhand right.
McAuley misses with a hook
and Abercrombie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McAuley throws a combination that misses
and Abercrombie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Abercrombie is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
McAuley wants to clinch
and Abercrombie counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Abercrombie lands a nice shot that snaps McAuley's head back.
Abercrombie with a hook.
Abercrombie lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McAuley backs up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Abercrombie - just one landing.
McAuley has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Abercrombie finds it's way round the side to connect with McAuley's head.
McAuley misses with a combination
and Abercrombie counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McAuley tries for a takedown but Abercrombie sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McAuley takes one to the chin there.
McAuley has his takedown stuffed
and Abercrombie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Abercrombie connects with a nice looking jab.
McAuley swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Abercrombie to counter with a crisp jab.
Abercrombie scores with a three punch combo!
Nice uppercut there from Abercrombie.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McAuley moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Abercrombie scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abercrombie scores with a nice strike.
McAuley throws a right hand that Abercrombie ducks under and follows up with a left that Abercrombie also avoids with ease.
McAuley drops his hands momentarily and Abercrombie takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Abercrombie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McAuley can do to turn this around?
Abercrombie connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Abercrombie sizes up McAuley with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Abercrombie throws a good cross that connects.
McAuley throws a series of punches but Abercrombie moves out of range.
Abercrombie avoids the body shot from McAuley.
McAuley falls off balance throwing a combination
and McAuley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McAuley takes one to the chin there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McAuley has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Abercrombie finds it's way round the side to connect with McAuley's head.
Abercrombie paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice uppercut lands for Abercrombie. That snapped McAuley's head back.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Abercrombie.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Angus Abercrombie dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Angus Abercrombie's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Abercrombie, as that shot connected.
McAuley throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Abercrombie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McAuley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Abercrombie lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McAuley tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Abercrombie defends well and McAuley ends up having to push Abercrombie into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Abercrombie slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Abercrombie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Abercrombie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Abercrombie connects with a jab.
Abercrombie lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abercrombie lands with a shot to the body.
McAuley throws a right and a left that both miss.
McAuley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Abercrombie slips a jab and a cross from McAuley.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abercrombie wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Abercrombie misses with a double jab.
Abercrombie sizes up McAuley with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Abercrombie scores with a three punch combo!
Abercrombie with a nice cross.
McAuley misses with a hook
and Abercrombie counters with a left to the body.
McAuley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Abercrombie to counter with a crisp jab.
Abercrombie stuffs the takedown attempt from McAuley. McAuley gets slowly back to his feet.
Abercrombie seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Abercrombie lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Abercrombie.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McAuley throws a nice looking combination but Abercrombie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McAuley takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McAuley shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Abercrombie as he connects with a hook.
McAuley is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Abercrombie.
McAuley throws a lazy uppercut
and Abercrombie counters with a stiff right hand.
McAuley fails with the takedown
and Abercrombie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Angus Abercrombie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James McAuley.
Abercrombie with a hook.
McAuley throws a hook to the side of Abercrombie's head but Abercrombie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A counter left hand to the body from Abercrombie misses its target.
Abercrombie throws a right and a left that both miss.
McAuley throws a left and a right that both miss
and Abercrombie counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Abercrombie scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Abercrombie uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McAuley has time to react.
Abercrombie connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McAuley's hands.
McAuley takes one to the chin there.
McAuley misses with a takedown attempt
and Abercrombie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McAuley gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Abercrombie.
McAuley misses with a hook
and Abercrombie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Abercrombie connects with a right hand. McAuley shakes it off.
McAuley takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McAuley has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McAuley throws a right hand that misses
and Abercrombie counters with a stiff right hand.
McAuley throws a combination that misses
and Abercrombie counters with a straight right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Abercrombie, as that shot connected.
Abercrombie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Abercrombie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McAuley is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nice shot lands for Abercrombie.
McAuley misses with a hook
and Abercrombie counters with a series of strikes. McAuley will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abercrombie tests McAuley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McAuley shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Abercrombie sprawls well. Abercrombie wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McAuley gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McAuley has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Abercrombie finds it's way round the side to connect with McAuley's head.
McAuley with a poor takedown
and McAuley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Abercrombie lands the left hand.
McAuley tries to clinch up
and Abercrombie counters with a straight right hand.
Abercrombie connects with the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Some wild striking there from McAuley.
A jab from Abercrombie finds it's way through McAuley's defenses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Angus Abercrombie showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Abercrombie 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:26
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Angus Abercrombie!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Faruq Farquaad (ranked 2924 p4p, 4255 weight class) and Micah Terraccini (ranked 241 p4p, 314 weight class). Micah Terraccini 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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Faruq Farquaad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Micah Terraccini!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Anthony Taglia and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Farquaad tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A jab from Farquaad misses.
Farquaad takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Terraccini scores with a takedown into Farquaad's guard.
Terraccini trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Terraccini throwing strikes but missing.
Terraccini got a little sloppy there for a moment and Farquaad has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Terraccini has managed to get both his arms back between Farquaad's legs - danger averted.
Terraccini decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Terraccini drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
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!
Farquaad is looking to reverse the position.
Terraccini is trying to move to mount but Farquaad reverses beautifully and ends up in Terraccini's guard.
Farquaad will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farquaad wants to control from the top but Terraccini keeps moving.
Terraccini can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Farquaad controls the pace.
Farquaad forces his way into half guard.
Terraccini tries to kick Farquaad off but Farquaad keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Terraccini has one foot on Farquaad's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Farquaad throws a hook to the side of Terraccini's head but Terraccini sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Terraccini slips under a jab.
Nice takedown defense from Farquaad. No joy for Terraccini on that attempt.
Farquaad throws a poor cross that misses
and Terraccini connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Terraccini looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Farquaad misses with a wild combination.
Terraccini shoots and misses
letting Farquaad counter with a right hand.
Terraccini tries a head kick but it misses.
Terraccini tries for a takedown but Farquaad circles away easily
and Farquaad counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Faruq Farquaad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Micah Terraccini.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Farquaad misses.
Farquaad swinging wildly here.
Farquaad uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Terraccini looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Farquaad is fending him off so far but Terraccini persists. Nope, Farquaad circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farquaad lands a lovely overhand right.
Farquaad digs a good body shot into Terraccini's ribs.
Terraccini tries for a takedown but Farquaad circles away easily
and Farquaad cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Terraccini looks winded!
Terraccini misses with a double jab
and Farquaad counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Farquaad scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Terraccini takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Farquaad connects with a good right hand that stumbles Terraccini. Terraccini circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Terraccini throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Farquaad counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Farquaad lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Terraccini circles away quickly and effectively.
Terraccini throws a combination that misses
and Farquaad counters with a stiff right hand.
Farquaad is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Farquaad thuds a left hand into Terraccini's body.
Terraccini misses with a takedown attempt
and Farquaad makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Micah Terraccini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Farquaad loads up on a big right hand but Terraccini slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farquaad throws a one two combo.
A jab lands there for Farquaad.
Farquaad connects with a body shot.
Farquaad lands a jab.
Farquaad looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Farquaad dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Farquaad connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Farquaad connects with the punch.
 It looks like Micah Terraccini has been cut.
Terraccini takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Terraccini drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Farquaad is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Faruq Farquaad dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Micah Terraccini's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Terraccini falls off balance throwing a combination
and Farquaad counters with a left and a right that stings Terraccini.
Faruq Farquaad is winning the standup battle so far.
Terraccini throws a jab but it's blocked by Farquaad.
Farquaad scores with a nice strike.
Farquaad lands a head shot.
Terraccini throws a nice looking combination but Farquaad bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Terraccini fails with the takedown
and Farquaad connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Farquaad clobbers Terraccini with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Farquaad lands a nice shot that snaps Terraccini's head back.
Terraccini throws a sloppy head kick
and Farquaad counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Terraccini throws a combination that misses
and Farquaad counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Terraccini doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Farquaad counters with a straight right hand.
Farquaad throws the left hand but Terraccini avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Farquaad misses.
Terraccini is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farquaad lands an overhand right.
Farquaad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Terraccini can do to turn this around?
Farquaad ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Terraccini misses with a double jab
and Farquaad counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Terraccini misses with a shot to the body
and Farquaad cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Terraccini with a poor takedown
and Farquaad counters with a straight right hand.
Faruq Farquaad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Micah Terraccini.
Farquaad throws a jab but it's blocked by Terraccini.
Terraccini is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Farquaad moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Farquaad lands a nice shot that snaps Terraccini's head back.
Farquaad lands a jab to the nose.
Farquaad swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Terraccini misses with a hook
and Farquaad counters with a straight right hand.
Terraccini walks into a stiff left hand from Farquaad.
Farquaad is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Terraccini swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Farquaad counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Farquaad's jab looks to have found its range, popping Terraccini under the eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Terraccini walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Farquaad cracks Terraccini with a good jab.
Terraccini has his takedown stuffed
and Farquaad cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A cross from Farquaad lands.
Terraccini on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Terraccini gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Terraccini on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Farquaad really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Terraccini walks into a jab.
Farquaad thuds a left hand into Terraccini's body.
Farquaad has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Terraccini takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Farquaad moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jab, jab by Farquaad - just one landing.
Farquaad feints a jab promting Terraccini to slip. Farquaad then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Terraccini slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terraccini misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Terraccini has his takedown stuffed
and Farquaad counters with a nice uppercut.
Farquaad cracks Terraccini with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Farquaad throws an overhand right that lands on Terraccini's shoulder, as Terraccini tries to avoid the shot.
Terraccini blocks a jab.
Terraccini looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Farquaad is looking to counter punch.
Terraccini gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Terraccini throws a right hand that misses
and Farquaad counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Faruq Farquaad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Farquaad throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Terraccini on the side of the head.
Terraccini with a poor takedown
and Farquaad counters with a series of strikes. Terraccini will be more careful next time no doubt.
Terraccini is rocked!
Farquaad cracks Terraccini with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Terraccini is still on wobbly legs! Can Farquaad finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Farquaad feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Terraccinis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Farquaad feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Terraccinis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Farquaad drops Terraccini with a big left hand! Terraccini is injured, injured bad! Farquaad jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Faruq Farquaad!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Han Seul Kim (ranked 2921 p4p, 3999 weight class) and Nuur Ibraahim (ranked 344 p4p, 437 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Solid boxing
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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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Han Seul Kim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nuur Ibraahim!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Kavanagh and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kim sizes up Ibraahim with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kim looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ibraahim misses with a body punch
and Kim cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kim moves away from the strike by Ibraahim.
Kim takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ibraahim avoids the head kick by Kim.
No joy there for Kim, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ibraahim waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kim.
A jab lands there for Ibraahim.
Kim moves in looking to clinch but Ibraahim pushes him off.
Ibraahim takes a kick to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ibraahim looks to score with a jab to the body but Kim is just out of range.
Ibraahim throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kim wants to clinch up but Ibraahim keeps it at a distance.
Kim jabs Ibraahim right on the nose. Ibraahim blinks but takes it well.
Kim uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ibraahim.
Kim throws a head kick but Ibraahim moves out of range.
Ibraahim throws out a counter right but Kim avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim scores with a jab to the jaw.
Han Seul Kim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ibraahim throws a lazy right hand but Kim sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kim throws a nice head kick!
Ibraahim wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kim avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ibraahim blocks a head kick by Kim.
Ibraahim takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ibraahim throws a hook but Kim blocks it.
Ibraahim is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kim.
Kim throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Ibraahim to counter with a crisp jab.
Kim fails with a takedown attempt.
Nuur Ibraahim is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ibraahim looks to score with a jab to the body but Kim is just out of range.
Kim tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ibraahim paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Ibraahim on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ibraahim throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ibraahim staying out of range there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kim bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ibraahim's head backwards.
Kim pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ibraahim circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ibraahim fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kim tries a head kick but it misses.
Ibraahim misses with a looping right.
Kim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ibraahim! But no joy.
Kim moves out of range of the strikes.
Good exchange - Ibraahim coming out on top.
Kim throws a head kick that misses
and Ibraahim counters with a nice uppercut.
A head kick by Kim misses
and Kim takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kim is breathing heavily.
A big right from Ibraahim misses.
Ibraahim moves out of range of the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ibraahim throws out the jab.
Kim is looking to counter with head kicks.
Ibraahim throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ibraahim lands a nice looking body shot.
Ibraahim tests Kim's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ibraahim swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've been informed that Ibraahim has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ibraahim looks to throw the jab but Kim is out of range.
Kim throws a head kick that misses.
Ibraahim throws a lazy right hand but Kim sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kim shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ibraahim but Ibraahim pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ibraahim looks to land a left hand but Kim moved out of range nicely.
Kim misses with an uppercut
and Ibraahim counters with a nice uppercut.
Kim throws a head kick that misses
and Ibraahim counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Ibraahim misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kim pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kim swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ibraahim misses with a straight left.
Ibraahim is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kim had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Kim ducks under a wild hook from Ibraahim.
Kim misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kim uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ibraahim.
Ibraahim throws a hook but Kim avoids it easily.
Kim shoots for a takedown but Ibraahim saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Han Seul Kim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A combination from Ibraahim does no damage.
Ibraahim misses with an uppercut
and Kim counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ibraahim takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kim moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kim is defended easily by Ibraahim.
Despite the aggression on Ibraahim's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nuur Ibraahim dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kim is looking to clinch but Ibraahim is avoiding it.
Kim slips a straight right by Ibraahim.
The fighters circling - Ibraahim throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nuur Ibraahim seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kim misses with a lunging right hand
and Ibraahim counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kim shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ibraahim counters with a nice uppercut.
A head kick misses from Kim.
Ibraahim displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kim throws out the jab.
Ibraahim ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kim moves away.
Ibraahim throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Ibraahim.
Ibraahim throws a jab but it's blocked by Kim.
An attempted straight right counter from Kim misses the target.
A slow jab from Ibraahim misses its intended target.
Kim jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Ibraahim misses with a double jab
letting Kim counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim throws a head kick that misses.
Ibraahim misses the jab.
Kim steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ibraahim.
Kim throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ibraahim on the side of the head.
Ibraahim with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ibraahim misses with a combination
enabling Kim to counter with a crisp jab.
Kim uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ibraahim.
Kim fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ibraahim sprawls well initially but Kim persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kim wants to take a breather but Ibraahim is having none of it.
Ibraahim really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kim. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ibraahim has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Kim escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Kim!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ibraahim can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kim has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kim ducks under a wild hook from Ibraahim.
Ibraahim just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKim.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ibraahim avoids the head kick by Kim.
Kim fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kim misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ibraahim.
Kim tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Kim.
Kim needs to keep his hands up - Ibraahim had a free shot at his head there.
Ibraahim throws an overhand right that lands on Kim's shoulder, as Kim tries to avoid the shot.
Ibraahim looks to land a right hand but Kim moved out of range.
Kim jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kim avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kim throws a head kick that misses
and Ibraahim counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ibraahim slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ibraahim missing with a left hand there. Kim was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kim appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kim avoids the body shot from Ibraahim.
Kim throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kim takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kim ducks under a wild hook from Ibraahim.
A jab from Ibraahim misses.
Ibraahim throws a low kick but Kim moves out of range easily.
Han Seul Kim is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kim uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ibraahim.
Ibraahim looks to land a right hand but Kim moved out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kim is defended easily by Ibraahim.
Ibraahim thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ibraahim throws a shot from downtown. Kim moves away and avoids it.
Ibraahim blocks a jab.
Kim slips under a jab.
Kim tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kim swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ibraahim counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ibraahim stalks Kim and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kim's face. Kim staggers backwards, shaken.
Kim is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kim throws a head kick that misses
and Ibraahim counters with a one-two to the body.
Ibraahim loads up on a big right hand but Kim slips the punch.
A jab from Ibraahim does it's job there.
Ibraahim misses with a series of wild punches.
Kim throws a right hand that misses
enabling Ibraahim to counter with a crisp jab.
Kim tries a head kick but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nuur Ibraahim showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Kim throws a poor cross that misses
and Ibraahim counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kim tries a head kick but it misses.
Kim 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.
A head kick misses from Kim.
Kim throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kim throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kim tries to bum rush Ibraahim with a series of wild strikes but Ibraahim uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ibraahim throws a series of strikes that have Kim backpedaling.
Kim slips a straight right by Ibraahim.
Kim throws a lazy head kick
and Ibraahim counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ibraahim throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick from Ibraahim misses.
Ibraahim throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kim staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibraahim lunges at Kim with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kim's hand.
Ibraahim throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kim sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kim will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ibraahim lands a body shot.
Kim slips a jab from Ibraahim.
Kim takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A head kick misses from Kim.
Crunch! Kim slams his shin into Ibraahim's torso.
Ibraahim swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A head kick by Kim misses
and Ibraahim counters with a stiff right hand.
A big left from Ibraahim misses.
Kim on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kim pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kim tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ibraahim lands a nice shot that snaps Kim's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ibraahim misses with a straight left.
Kim slips a jab and a cross from Ibraahim.
Ibraahim throws a hook but Kim blocks it.
Kim missing with a left hand there. Ibraahim was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kim throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ibraahim cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ibraahim throws a hook but Kim blocks it.
And Kim counters with a quick kick to the body but Ibraahim blocks it.
Ibraahim throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kim was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kim uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ibraahim.
Kim throws a counter high kick but Ibraahim was just alert enough to avoid it.
Kim needs to keep his hands up - Ibraahim had a free shot at his head there.
Ibraahim has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Some wild striking there from Kim.
Kim looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Ibraahim. No joy for Kim on that attempt.
Ibraahim uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ibraahim works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A slow jab from Ibraahim misses its intended target.
Kim throws a sloppy head kick
and Ibraahim counters with a series of strikes. Kim will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ibraahim looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ibraahim throws a hook but Kim avoids it easily.
Kim walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ibraahim looks to land a right hand but Kim moved out of range.
Kim was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A left lands for Kim.
Ibraahim throws a lazy right hand but Kim sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kim's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ibraahim under the eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ibraahim looks to land a right hand but Kim moved out of range.
Han Seul Kim has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ibraahim throws an overhand right that lands on Kim's shoulder, as Kim tries to avoid the shot.
Kim doesn't manage to clinch there - Ibraahim circles away.
Ibraahim throws a jab but it's blocked by Kim.
Ibraahim avoids the head kick by Kim.
Ibraahim throws a hook to the side of Kim's head but Kim sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from Ibraahim.
Kim bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ibraahim misses with an uppercut.
Kim tries to clinch but Ibraahim moves out of range.
Ibraahim shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kim eats them both and turns towards Ibraahim to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kim displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ibraahim throws out the jab.
A quick step to the side and Kim tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Kim.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nuur Ibraahim comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ibraahim winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nuur Ibraahim!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Liam Wilson (ranked 2728 p4p, 5572 weight class) and Georges StPierra (ranked 324 p4p, 516 weight class). Liam Wilson had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Liam Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Georges StPierra!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Chad Campbell and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
StPierra looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wilson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and StPierra counters with a single leg into guard. Wilson didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilson wants to sweep here but StPierra controlling him for the moment.
StPierra stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wilson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
StPierra drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and StPierra jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
StPierra drops back looking for a leg! Wilson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wilson manages to kick StPierra off! StPierra jumps back into Wilson's guard.
StPierra controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
StPierra won't allow Wilson to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson is adopting a defensive guard.
Wilson wants to stand up but StPierra is controlling him.
Wilson trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Wilson scores with a three punch combo!
Liam Wilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilson lands with a nice body punch.
Some wild striking there from Wilson.
StPierra is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Wilson. Those never looked like landing.
StPierra on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wilson just misses with a punch to the body.
Wilson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
No joy there for Wilson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
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!
StPierra moves out of range of the strikes.
Wilson lands a head shot.
Wilson lands a two punch combo.
Wilson misses with a few strikes there.
Wilson is breathing heavily.
Wilson throws a series of punches but StPierra avoids them all with ease.
Wilson connects with a solid leg kick.
Liam Wilson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
StPierra tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wilson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten StPierra somewhat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson with a nice cross.
Wilson misses with a two punch combination.
StPierra appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Wilson throws a combination that misses
and StPierra counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Wilson!
StPierra wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wilson, who protects the arm well.
StPierra is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wilson has escaped the position, nice work there.
StPierra is working Wilson over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
StPierra wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wilson keeps working.
StPierra tries to advance to mount but can't.
StPierra is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wilson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
StPierra tries to advance to mount but Wilson denies him.
StPierra is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wilson has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Liam Wilson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wilson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by StPierra.
Wilson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Wilson duly obliges.
StPierra 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.
Liam Wilson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
StPierra shoots for a takedown but Wilson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wilson stalks StPierra and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into StPierra's face. StPierra staggers backwards, shaken.
Wilson misses with a wild combination.
Wilson lands a nice shot that snaps StPierra's head back.
StPierra tries to move into range but Wilson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch combination from Wilson misses.
Wilson misses with a double jab
and StPierra counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson is trying to stand back up but StPierra is controlling him
StPierra wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wilson keeps working.
StPierra is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
StPierra tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
StPierra is working for a submission of some sort.
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.
Wilson is looking to escape.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Wilson is refusing to be controlled, as StPierra sits in half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A shot to the liver by Wilson. Beautiful body shot.
Wilson just misses with a punch to the body.
Wilson lands a nice looking body shot.
StPierra avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wilson lands a high kick!
Wilson lands a jab to StPierra's midsection.
Good standup being displayed there by Wilson as he connects with a hook.
StPierra on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
StPierra gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wilson.
StPierra goes for a double leg but Wilson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wilson continues to drive forward.
Wilson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but StPierra moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
StPierra keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
StPierra wants to counter the offense by Wilson and move into the clinch position.
Wilson looks to land a combination. StPierra sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
StPierra tries for a takedown but Wilson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Liam Wilson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Georges StPierra.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
StPierra takes one on the button.
Nice shot lands for Wilson.
Wilson lands a jab-cross combination.
Wilson misses with a two punch combination.
Wilson throws a combination that misses
and StPierra counters with a takedown into side control.
Wilson throws StPierra to one side and escapes!
StPierra looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wilson is fending him off so far but StPierra persists. Nope, Wilson circles away and we're back to standing.
A lazy left from Wilson finds it's target.
Liam Wilson is winning the standup battle so far.
Wilson feints a jab promting StPierra to slip. Wilson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. StPierra slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wilson misses with a body shot
so StPierra counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wilson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. StPierra manages to get himself to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Liam Wilson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Wilson scores with a three punch combo!
Wilson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wilson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wilson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wilson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wilson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
StPierra is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice takedown defense from Wilson. No joy for StPierra on that attempt.
Wilson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
StPierra with the counter takedown but Wilson avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilson cracks StPierra with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wilson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wilson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
StPierra drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wilson defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
StPierra goes for a double leg but Wilson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wilson continues to drive forward.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
StPierra scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wilson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but StPierra is controlling him well.
StPierra working the ground and pound.
Wilson regains half guard.
Wilson is trying to control but can't.
StPierra prevents Wilson from standing back up.
StPierra is working for a kimura but Wilson is defending it quite comfortably.
StPierra looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wilson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
StPierra prevents Wilson from standing back up.
StPierra moves into full mount! Wilson won't be happy about that!
StPierra lands a big shot there that rocks Wilson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
StPierra is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Wilson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Wilson shrugs it off.
Wilson is squirming around, avoiding StPierra's attempts to control the action.
StPierra is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Wilson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Wilson shrugs it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Wilson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
StPierra goes for an armbar but Wilson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Wilson.
Wilson is working StPierra over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wilson postures up.
Wilson throws a strike but StPierra rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Wilson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. StPierra presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Wilson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but StPierra has him pressed against the cage.
Wilson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Wilson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wilson slaps away a takedown attempt from StPierra, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Liam Wilson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Georges StPierra.
StPierra is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Wilson.
Georges StPierra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Liam Wilson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
And that's the end of the fight!
Liam Wilson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wilson, 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Liam Wilson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Wagner (ranked 3404 p4p, 5094 weight class) and Diego Reyes (ranked 386 p4p, 502 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bruce Wagner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Diego Reyes!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, David Schapiro and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wagner slips under a jab.
A head kick misses from Reyes.
Wagner stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wagner wants it to stay on the feet.
Reyes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reyes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bruce Wagner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reyes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wagner as he avoids it easily.
Reyes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wagner.
Wagner tries to work over Reyes's front leg with a kick but Reyes checks it.
Wagner misses with a straight right.
Reyes now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Reyes shoots in but no luck this time.
Bruce Wagner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Reyes.
Wagner misses the jab.
Wagner works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Wagner misses the target.
Reyes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wagner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wagner blocks a head kick by Reyes.
Reyes wants to clinch but Wagner slips to the side
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Reyes slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wagner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wagner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wagner throws a leg kick but Reyes moved away.
Wagner fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Reyes tries for a takedown but Wagner sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Reyes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wagner.
Reyes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Reyes takes one to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Wagner misses the target.
Reyes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wagner throws a hook to the side of Reyes's head but Reyes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reyes is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Wagner scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Reyes with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wagner counters with an outside leg kick.
Reyes moves into the clinch successfully.
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!
Wagner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wagner looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Wagner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wagner misses with a punch to the body.
Wagner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reyes prevents a body shot from Wagner.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Reyes tries to work over Wagner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wagner can't find room to land a body shot as Reyes controls the action.
Reyes is trying to pull guard but Wagner turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Reyes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wagner pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Reyes looks winded!
Reyes tries to pull guard but Wagner forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Wagner tries a body shot but Reyes blocks it.
Reyes tries to stall but Wagner uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Wagner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reyes jumps guard but Wagner stands there with Reyes around his waist. Reyes gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Wagner - that landed with a thud.
Wagner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reyes tries to score a body lock takedown but Wagner shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wagner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wagner misses with a body punch.
Wagner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reyes's elbow.
Reyes prevents a body shot from Wagner.
Wagner misses with a punch to the body.
Reyes jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wagner walks away with a smile on his face. Reyes gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Reyes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wagner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wagner was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wagner cracks Reyes with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wagner scores with a leg kick.
Reyes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wagner circles away.
Wagner closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Reyes! Wagner dives in looking to finish! Reyes is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce Wagner!
Bruce Wagner thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mihigo Munyentwali (ranked 2971 p4p, 4162 weight class) and Mike Gamble (ranked 304 p4p, 390 weight class). Mike Gamble struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 157.9lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Mihigo Munyentwali has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mihigo Munyentwali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Gamble!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Russell Pearce and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gamble keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gamble is looking for the big counter here.
Munyentwali lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Munyentwali jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Munyentwali throws a jab when Gamble was well out of range.
Gamble tries to clinch
enabling Munyentwali to counter with a crisp jab.
Munyentwali scores with the left hand. Gamble knows he should have avoided that one.
Munyentwali misses with a straight right.
Gamble closes the distance and clinches.
Munyentwali misses with a hook to the ribs.
Munyentwali wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Munyentwali misses with a body punch.
Munyentwali prevents a body shot from Gamble.
Gamble doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munyentwali pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Munyentwali lands with a hook. Gamble tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Munyentwali throws the left hand but Gamble avoids the punch easily.
Munyentwali misses with a straight right.
Munyentwali connects with a crisp jab.
Munyentwali jabs at Gamble's body.
Gamble uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Munyentwali.
Gamble wants to counter with a clinch but Munyentwali pushes him away.
Gamble tries to clinch but Munyentwali is having none of it.
It looked like Munyentwali was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gamble.
Gamble takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Munyentwali!
Munyentwali scores with a nice right hand.
Mihigo Munyentwali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Munyentwali scores with a decent looking hook.
Gamble is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munyentwali cracks Gamble with a hook to the temple - Gamble is on wobbly legs here! Munyentwali swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Gamble falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Munyentwali wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mihigo Munyentwali!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Bellavia (ranked 2285 p4p, 3227 weight class) and Demarcus Walters (ranked 168 p4p, 219 weight class). Antonio Bellavia has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Antonio Bellavia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Demarcus Walters!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Reed Andrews and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bellavia closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Walters did well to prevent Bellavia getting side control.
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. Bellavia connects with a nice short shot to Walters's temple.
Bellavia lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bellavia lands with a punch from half guard.
Bellavia is nestled in close to Walters, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Walters is rocked!
Bellavia in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Walters tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Bellavia!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Antonio Bellavia!
In defeat, Demarcus Walters stepped up to the mic, saying 'I want a instant rematch , he caught me on a off night'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Russ Simons (ranked 1630 p4p, 1911 weight class) and Akamaru Jackson (ranked 201 p4p, 234 weight class). 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 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Russ Simons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Akamaru Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Eddie Farnsworth and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simons throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely.
Simons throws a nice looking combination but Jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Simons looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
Simons fails to land with a series of punches.
We've been informed that Jackson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Jackson with a poor takedown
and Simons counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A combination from Simons does no damage.
Jackson feints the counter takedown.
Simons falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jackson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jackson cracks Simons with a solid left hand.
Simons looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simons trying to keep a closed guard but Jackson is proving a slippery customer.
Jackson advances to half guard.
Simons manages to get to full guard.
Jackson throwing strikes from guard but Simons blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jackson postures up in Simons's guard and throws a big left but Simons blocks it.
Jackson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Simons's head.
It looks like Russ Simons has been cut.
Jackson is looking to advance position but Simons has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Simons avoids the attempt from Jackson to control.
Jackson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jackson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jackson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Jackson trying to control but Simons postures up.
Jackson tries to roll over but Simons keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is still trying to improve position.
Jackson is trying is best to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson is trying to control but can't.
Simons is taking a breather. Jackson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Simons is thwarting Jackson's attempts to control the position.
Jackson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jackson is looking to control Simons's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jackson avoid being mounted?
Jackson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jackson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jackson gets back to full guard.
Simons trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jackson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Simons manages to get himself to full guard.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson connects with a couple of short punches.
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 Russ Simons will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Russ Simons's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jackson looks to land a combination. Simons sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Simons fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jackson blocks a jab.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Simons avoids it well.
As Jackson looks to move away, Simons throws a big counter combo but Jackson just gets out of the way.
Simons showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Simons looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Russ Simons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simons tests Jackson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Simons looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simons misses with a right hand
and Jackson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jackson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson postures up in Simons's guard and throws a big left but Simons blocks it.
Simons controlling Jackson's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simons swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss.
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.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simons swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Simons.
Russ Simons is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Simons fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jackson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Simons is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
Jackson feints the counter takedown.
Simons throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jackson throws a counter combo.
Nice defenses there by Jackson.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Simons circles away easily
and Simons connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Simons tests Jackson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simons lands a left and a right that send Jackson crashing to the mat, dazed. Simons thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Akamaru Jackson has been cut.
Simons connects with a crisp jab.
Jackson with a poor takedown
and Simons counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jackson is rocked!
Jackson switches off momentarily and Simons cracks him with a monster right hand! Jackson topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Simons dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Simons!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Russ Simons!
Russ Simons seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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