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SYN 1079 Brown vs Larsen PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edd Norton (ranked 22526 p4p, 5474 weight class) and Ilya Muromets (ranked 581 p4p, 513 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Edd Norton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Ilya Muromets!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norton ducks under a wild hook from Muromets.
Muromets looks to land a right hand but Norton moved out of range.
Muromets throws a poor cross that misses
and Norton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Norton is looking to clinch but Muromets is avoiding it.
Ilya Muromets seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muromets misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Norton.
Norton seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Muromets uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Muromets misses with a hook.
Norton works Muromets's body with a nice hook.
Muromets looks to land a right hand but Norton moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muromets misses with a body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Norton looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Norton moves out of range of the strikes.
Norton went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norton slows down the pace here.
Muromets lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Muromets.
Muromets throws an elbow that misses.
Muromets lands a nice shot to the body.
Muromets working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Muromets is leaning against Norton and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Norton is breathing heavily.
Muromets lands with a short shot to the head.
Muromets told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Muromets just misses with a elbow thrown towards Norton's brow.
Nice elbow from Muromets.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muromets lands a shoulder strike.
Muromets lands an elbow inside that Norton shrugs off.
Norton blocks the elbow strike.
Norton is trying to break free.
Muromets lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muromets lands a nice elbow.
Muromets creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Norton's defenses.
 It looks like Edd Norton has been cut.
Muromets stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Muromets pushes off an throws an elbow but Norton leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nice body punch from Muromets.
A right hook to the body lands for Muromets.
Muromets's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Muromets prevents a body shot from Norton.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Muromets.
Muromets misses with a hook to the ribs.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Muromets will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Norton up against the cage.
Muromets tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Norton.
Norton letting Muromets take a breather here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muromets content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Muromets struggles to land a body shot inside as Norton controls his hands.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Muromets stalling the fight.
The crowd are getting on Muromets's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ilya Muromets.
Muromets works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Norton doesn't manage to clinch there - Muromets circles away.
A little jabbing left from Muromets on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Norton fails with an attempt to clinch.
Norton ducks under a wild hook from Muromets.
Norton throwing a counter right hand but Muromets manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ilya Muromets dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Edd Norton's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Muromets uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Norton.
Muromets lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Norton wants to clinch.
Muromets misses the jab.
Norton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Muromets throws out the jab.
Norton appears to be looking for a big counter.
Muromets misses with a straight right.
Muromets digs a good body shot into Norton's ribs.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Muromets. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muromets has Norton up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Muromets fails to land.
Muromets displaying some good clinch control by pressing Norton up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muromets is stalling here.
Norton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Muromets has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Muromets lands with a light punch inside.
Norton content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Muromets dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Muromets lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Muromets.
Muromets comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muromets is pushing Norton up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Norton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Muromets tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Muromets tries to throw a body punch but Norton avoids it by throwing Muromets back against the cage.
Muromets misses with an elbow over the top.
Norton leaning against his opponent.
Muromets content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Muromets lands with a right to the head.
Norton stalling in the clinch.
Muromets stalling the fight.
Norton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muromets pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Muromets lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Muromets pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The referee calls for Norton to work.
Norton just leaning against Muromets, taking a breather.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Muromets.
Muromets lands a damaging elbow.
Norton takes a shot to the head.
Muromets misses with a hook to the ribs.
Muromets pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Muromets scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norton swings wildly with an uppercut but Muromets uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Muromets.
Muromets gets through Norton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
 Norton is rocked!
Norton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Muromets's elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muromets lands with a light punch inside.
Oh Norton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Muromets has Norton pressed against the cage. He pushes Norton back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Muromets throws a beautiful elbow that sends Norton crashing to the floor! Muromets piles on the pressure with more strikes! Norton is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ilya Muromets!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kieth Stokes (ranked 3169 p4p, 2665 weight class) and Magomed Omarov (ranked 130 p4p, 108 weight class). Magomed Omarov has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kieth Stokes's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kieth Stokes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Magomed Omarov!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Omarov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stokes.
Omarov moves out of range of the strikes.
Omarov wants to counter with a clinch but Stokes pushes him away.
Omarov stuffs the takedown.
Omarov throws a sloppy head kick and Stokes moves out of range easily.
Stokes lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Stokes throws out a loose jab but Omarov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stokes takes a kick to the side of the head.
Stokes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Omarov throws a body shot but no joy.
Omarov throws a right hand that Stokes ducks under and follows up with a left that Stokes also avoids with ease.
Sloppy strikes from Omarov. Those never looked like landing.
Stokes throws a jab but it's blocked by Omarov.
Omarov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Stokes.
Stokes has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Omarov with a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Omarov lands a glancing blow to the side of Stokes's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Omarov misses with an uppercut.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Omarov struggles to land a body shot inside as Stokes controls his hands.
Stokes just leaning against Omarov, taking a breather.
A right hook to the body lands for Stokes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Omarov lands a nice uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Omarov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Omarov misses with some punches.
Omarov is pressed up against the cage. Stokes has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Omarov down to the mat. Omarov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Omarov misses the shot to the body.
Stokes changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Omarov moves away from the strike by Stokes.
Stokes closes the distance and clinches up with Omarov, looking for a takedown. Stokes pushes Omarov against the cage but Omarov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kieth Stokes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Omarov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stokes ducks under a wild hook from Omarov.
Stokes shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stokes winds up and cracks Omarov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Stokes prevents Omarov from improving his position.
Omarov moves into full guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stokes is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Stokes wants to control from the top but Omarov keeps moving.
Omarov looking to control.
Stokes looking to pass the guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Omarov looking for a sweep. Not yet Omarov, not yet.
Stokes stops Omarov from standing up.
Omarov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stokes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Omarov is trying to control the position but Stokes postures up.
Omarov looking for a sweep. Not yet Omarov, not yet.
Omarov keeping moving, preventing Stokes from controlling successfully.
Omarov has his foot on Stokes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stokes works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stokes works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Omarov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Stokes scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Omarov tries to get to full guard but Stokes has control of the leg.
Stokes is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Omarov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stokes is working away from the top position though.
Stokes tries to pass to full mount but Omarov defends it.
Stokes scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Stokes uses his free foot to push down on Omarov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Omarov.
Omarov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Stokes has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stokes controlling the pace for now.
Omarov wants to control but Stokes is having none of it.
Omarov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Omarov is staying active underneath Stokes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Stokes looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Omarov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Stokes lands with a punch from half guard.
Stokes slows the pace down in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Magomed Omarov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Omarov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stokes, pushing him back against the cage.
Omarov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stokes is trying to pull guard but Omarov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Stokes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stokes scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Stokes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stokes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Stokes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Omarov.
Omarov looks to land a combination but Stokes avoids it well.
Stokes digs a good body shot into Omarov's ribs.
Omarov misses with a looping right.
Omarov misses with an uppercut.
Magomed Omarov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stokes connects with a body shot.
Omarov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stokes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Omarov. Stokes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Omarov checks a leg kick nicely.
Jab from Stokes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stokes shoots in and drives through. Omarov sprawls well.
Stokes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stokes sizes up Omarov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Omarov ducks under a wild hook from Stokes.
Omarov swings for the body but Stokes moves out of range.
Stokes tries to counter with a takedown but Omarov is quick to defend against it.
The crowd cheers as Omarov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stokes doesn't seem phased though.
Stokes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Stokes throws a poor cross that misses
and Omarov counters with a nice uppercut.
Omarov lands a nice hook to Stokes's body. Stokes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Omarov closes the distance and clinches.
Omarov looking for a takedown.
Omarov taking a breather.
Stokes jumps guard but Omarov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kieth Stokes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Omarov letting Stokes take a breather here.
Stokes pulls Omarov into guard.
Stokes looking to control.
Omarov throwing strikes from guard but Stokes blocks nicely.
Omarov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Stokes's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Omarov distracts Stokes with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Stokes wants to sweep here but Omarov controlling him for the moment.
Omarov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Omarov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Omarov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Stokes is trying to stand.
Omarov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Stokes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Omarov.
Omarov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stokes has one foot on Omarov's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Stokes lands a jab to the nose.
A big right from Stokes misses.
Omarov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
The fighters circling - Stokes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omarov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Omarov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stokes looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Omarov has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Stokes is on him like a limpet, forcing Omarov back against the cage.
Omarov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stokes has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short uppercut from Stokes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Omarov.
Omarov lands a nice uppercut.
Stokes stalling in the clinch but Omarov improves position.
Omarov can't find room to land a body shot as Stokes controls the action.
Stokes misses with a punch on the inside.
Omarov swings wildly with an uppercut but Stokes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stokes breaks from the clinch.
Omarov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stokes cracks Omarov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Omarov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Omarov darts in and clinches Stokes up against the cage.
Omarov throws a punch but it's blocked by Stokes.
Omarov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Omarov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stokes misses the shot to the body.
Omarov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stokes.
A little jabbing left from Omarov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stokes throws a shot from downtown. Omarov moves away and avoids it.
Omarov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Stokes throws a hook to the side of Omarov's head but Omarov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Omarov connects with a body shot that sends Stokes's belly button to the back.
Stokes is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Omarov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stokes.
Stokes scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Omarov punishes Stokes's body with a nice straight punch.
Stokes avoids a kick to the body.
A swing and a miss from Stokes.
Stokes looking to score a takedown here. Omarov is defending well but Stokes drives through and ends up in Omarov's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Magomed Omarov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Stokes misses with a wild body shot.
Stokes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Omarov.
Stokes avoids the body shot from Omarov.
Stokes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Omarov can pounce on him.
Omarov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stokes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Omarov ducks under a wild hook from Stokes.
Omarov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Stokes staying out of range there.
Omarov slips a jab from Stokes.
Omarov slips a jab from Stokes.
Stokes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stokes throws out a loose jab but Omarov uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omarov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stokes circles away quickly and effectively.
Omarov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stokes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stokes jabs Omarov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stokes avoids the head kick by Omarov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stokes fails with a takedown attempt.
Omarov misses with a body shot.
Stokes attempts a counter takedown but Omarov avoids it well and moves away.
Omarov throws a jab when Stokes was well out of range.
Stokes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stokes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Omarov throws out the jab.
Stokes scores with a takedown into Omarov's guard.
Omarov is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Omarov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Omarov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stokes has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stokes breaks the clinch.
Stokes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Omarov unleashes a big counter combination but Stokes bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omarov throws out a powerful jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Omarov looks to score with a jab to the body but Stokes is just out of range.
A big left from Stokes misses.
Stokes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Omarov.
Omarov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stokes.
Omarov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stokes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Omarov blocks a jab.
Omarov looks to land a right hand but Stokes moved out of range.
A shot to the liver by Omarov. Beautiful body shot.
Omarov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stokes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Omarov throws a hook but Stokes avoids it easily.
Stokes lands a jab to Omarov's midsection.
Stokes throws a body punch but Omarov moves out of range.
Omarov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Omarov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big right from Omarov misses.
Stokes tries to counter with a takedown but Omarov is quick to defend against it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stokes just misses with a punch to the body.
Omarov avoids the body shot from Stokes.
Stokes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Omarov misses with a kick to the body
and Stokes counters with a nice double leg into side control. Omarov won't be happy with that.
Omarov is trying to improve his position.
Stokes has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Omarov!
Omarov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Omarov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Omarov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Omarov controls Stokes momentarily but Stokes frees himself.
Stokes stopping the sweep attempt from Omarov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stokes stays in close to Omarov's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stokes trying to control the position from guard on top but Omarov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Omarov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stokes stays in close to Omarov's body and controls the position.
Stokes tries to free his leg and advance position but Omarov is retaining full guard.
Stokes preventing the sweep.
Stokes working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Stokes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Omarov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kieth Stokes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Magomed Omarov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stokes with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magomed Omarov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Omarov 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Magomed Omarov!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pocket Rocket (ranked 1896 p4p, 2200 weight class) and Rick Richardson (ranked 134 p4p, 150 weight class). Richardson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Alma Enamorada (Chalino Sánchez). 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pocket Rocket!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rick Richardson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rocket lands with a shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rocket drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A big right from Richardson misses.
Richardson punishes Rocket's body with a nice straight punch.
Richardson throws a sloppy head kick and Rocket moves out of range easily.
A big right from Rocket misses.
Rocket cracks Richardson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Richardson throws a hook to the side of Rocket's head but Rocket sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rocket attempts a counter takedown but Richardson avoids it well and moves away.
Richardson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Richardson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Richardson.
Richardson tries to clinch up but Rocket circles away and keeps his distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Rocket misses the target.
Richardson blocks a jab.
Rocket swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rocket jabs Richardson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Richardson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Richardson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rocket.
Richardson misses the shot to the body.
Rocket misses the shot to the body.
Rocket has taken the fight to the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Rocket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocket working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rocket prevents a body shot from Richardson.
Rocket takes a shot to the head.
Rocket tries to work over Richardson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Richardson.
A left hand lands to the body for Rocket.
Richardson lands a shot to the body.
Rocket presses Richardson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rocket blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rocket blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rocket misses with a punch to the body.
Richardson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Richardson tries to work over Rocket's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Richardson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rocket tries to throw a body punch but Richardson avoids it by throwing Rocket back against the cage.
Rocket lands with a short shot to the head.
Rocket is leaning against Richardson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rocket.
Richardson tries to work over Rocket's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Richardson misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rocket blocks an uppercut.
Rocket tries to throw a body punch but Richardson avoids it by throwing Rocket back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Richardson struggles to land a body shot inside as Rocket controls his hands.
Rocket gets through Richardson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rocket is looking to control Richardson's arms but Richardson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rocket has his back to the cage.
Richardson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Rocket is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Richardson to the mat. Richardson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Rocket trying to control the position from guard on top but Richardson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rocket looking to pass the guard.
Rocket has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rocket trying to control but Richardson is working from the bottom.
Richardson keeping full guard, as Rocket tries to pass.
Rocket wants to control from the top but Richardson keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocket drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Richardson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rocket has Richardson in his guard.
Rocket working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Richardson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Richardson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Richardson wants to stand but Rocket has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Richardson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Rocket moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Rocket gets tackled into the cage by Richardson. Richardson maintains the clinch.
Richardson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rocket's elbow.
Richardson tries a body shot but Rocket blocks it.
Rocket lands with a right to the head.
Richardson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Richardson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rocket lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Richardson.
Richardson tries to throw a body punch but Rocket avoids it by throwing Richardson back against the cage.
Rocket swings wildly with an uppercut but Richardson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rocket misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rocket blocking some 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 Pocket Rocket will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A head kick misses from Richardson.
Rocket looks for a takedown but Richardson sprawls well.
Rocket looks to score with a jab to the body but Richardson is just out of range.
Rocket misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Richardson.
Richardson lands a two punch combo.
Rocket is looking to wear down Richardson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Richardson swinging wildly here.
Richardson just misses with a punch to the body.
Some wild striking there from Richardson.
Rick Richardson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Richardson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rocket tries to clinch but Richardson is having none of it.
Rocket throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocket takes a swing at Richardson's ribcage but misses.
Richardson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Richardson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Richardson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Richardson throws a sloppy head kick and Rocket moves out of range easily.
Rocket uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Richardson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richardson dodges the punch combination from Rocket.
Rick Richardson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab lands there for Rocket.
Rick Richardson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Richardson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Richardson throws a head kick but Rocket moves out of range.
Richardson slips a jab from Rocket.
Richardson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rocket tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rick Richardson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Richardson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rocket moves into the clinch.
Richardson pushes Rocket back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rocket can't find room to land a body shot as Richardson controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Richardson fails to land.
Rocket scores with a hook to the body.
Richardson misses with a body punch.
Richardson misses with some punches.
Richardson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rocket backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rocket throws a punch but it's blocked by Richardson.
Rocket struggles to land a body shot inside as Richardson controls his hands.
Rocket blocks an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Richardson gets underhooks to prevent Rocket's takedown attempt.
Rocket tries a body shot but Richardson blocks it.
Richardson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rocket.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pocket Rocket. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rocket goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Richardson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Richardson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Richardson misses with a punch on the inside.
Richardson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rocket lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Richardson swings wildly with an uppercut but Rocket uses good head movement to avoid it.
Richardson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rocket's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Rocket.
Richardson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richardson misses with some punches.
Richardson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Richardson working aggressively here.
Richardson scores with a hook to the body.
Rocket lands with a short shot to the head.
Richardson tries to throw a body punch but Rocket avoids it by throwing Richardson back against the cage.
Richardson misses with a punch to the body.
Richardson tries a body shot but Rocket blocks it.
Nice body punch from Rocket.
Nice body punch from Richardson - that landed with a thud.
A nice left hand lands by Richardson.
Richardson misses with the head strike.
Rocket blocking some punches.
Richardson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rocket prevents a body shot from Richardson.
Rocket lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Richardson lands a shot to the body.
Richardson misses with a punch to the body.
Rocket blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richardson tries to throw a body punch but Rocket avoids it by throwing Richardson back against the cage.
Richardson tries a body shot but Rocket blocks it.
Richardson throws a head punch that misses.
Rocket swings wildly with an uppercut but Richardson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Richardson misses with a punch to the body.
Richardson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rocket works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Richardson pushes Rocket off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Richardson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rocket.
Richardson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Richardson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Richardson throws a head kick that misses
and Rocket counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rocket.
Richardson has a couple of punches blocked by Rocket.
Rocket misses with a hook from the clinch.
Richardson tries to work over Rocket's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Richardson tries to work over Rocket's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Richardson gets underhooks to prevent Rocket's takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Richardson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Rocket's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Rocket gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rocket tries to score a body lock takedown but Richardson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rocket tries a body shot but Richardson blocks it.
Richardson blocking some punches.
Rick Richardson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rocket misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rocket lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Richardson throws a head punch that misses.
Richardson misses with a body punch.
Richardson swings wildly with an uppercut but Rocket uses good head movement to avoid it.
Richardson working aggressively here.
Rocket digs a right hand underneath Richardson's ribcage. Richardson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rocket goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richardson can't find room to land a body shot as Rocket controls the action.
Rocket pushes Richardson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Richardson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Richardson misses with some punches.
Rocket is leaning against Richardson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Richardson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richardson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Richardson gets underhooks to prevent Rocket's takedown attempt.
Richardson tries to work over Rocket's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Richardson struggles to land a body shot inside as Rocket controls his hands.
Rocket turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Rocket wants to lay and pray for a moment but Richardson keeps working.
Rocket wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Richardson, who protects the arm well.
Rocket wants to lay and pray for a moment but Richardson keeps working.
Rick Richardson has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Rocket seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Richardson for as long as he can get away with.
Richardson throws Rocket to one side and escapes!
Richardson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
An attempted straight right counter from Rocket misses the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Richardson leaves Rocket with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pocket Rocket. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rocket tries to clinch but Richardson is having none of it.
Richardson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Richardson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rocket loads up on a big right hand but Richardson slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocket walks into a jab.
Richardson throws a head kick that Rocket semi-blocks.
Richardson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rocket slips under a jab from Richardson.
Richardson connects with a right hand. Rocket shakes it off.
Richardson swinging wildly here.
Richardson digs a good body shot into Rocket's ribs.
Rocket will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rocket scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Richardson clinches up against the cage.
Rocket tries to throw a body punch but Richardson avoids it by throwing Rocket back against the cage.
Richardson tries to throw a body punch but Rocket avoids it by throwing Richardson back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rocket creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Richardson digs a right hand into Rocket's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rocket's gas tank.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rocket working aggressively here.
Rocket digs a right hand underneath Richardson's ribcage. Richardson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Richardson.
Richardson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rocket lands a body shot.
Richardson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Rocket is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Richardson to the mat. Richardson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Richardson is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Rocket presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Rocket scores with a shoulder strike.
Richardson lands a body shot.
Richardson can't find room to land a body shot as Rocket controls the action.
Rocket prevents a body shot from Richardson.
Richardson tries a body shot but Rocket blocks it.
Richardson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rocket tries to score a body lock takedown but Richardson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Richardson misses with a body punch.
Richardson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Richardson gets through Rocket's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rick Richardson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Richardson 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 28:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rick Richardson!
An out of breath Rick Richardson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Pocket Rocket spoke after the fight, saying 'Oh, noooooo. FUCK!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iso Paa (ranked 2063 p4p, 2938 weight class) and Lawson Chandler (ranked 253 p4p, 327 weight class). Lawson Chandler will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Iso Paa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lawson Chandler!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chandler moves into the clinch successfully.
Paa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chandler lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chandler has a couple of punches blocked by Paa.
Chandler gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Paa.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Paa.
Chandler lands a right hand.
Paa has Chandler pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Chandler manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Paa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Chandler's efforts to push away.
Paa is trying to pull guard but Chandler turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iso Paa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chandler working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Paa throws a punch but it's blocked by Chandler.
Paa goes for a takedown attempt but Chandler pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Chandler lands a nice leg kick that just misses Paa's sensitive parts.
Paa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good shot there by Chandler.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick from Chandler, right into the meat of the thigh.
Paa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chandler stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Paa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paa scores with a jab.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Chandler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Paa is looking to control Chandler's arms but Chandler gets an underhook and turns him. Now Paa has his back to the cage.
Chandler blocking some punches.
Chandler misses with the head strike.
Paa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chandler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Paa presses Chandler against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chandler lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Paa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chandler backwards.
Chandler is trying to pull guard but Paa has him pressed against the cage.
Chandler scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Paa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Chandler throws a head punch that misses.
Chandler has Paa pushed against the cage.
Paa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chandler backwards.
Paa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chandler backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paa throws a punch but it's blocked by Chandler.
We've been hearing reports that Paa has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chandler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Paa misses with the head strike.
Chandler stops a takedown attempt from Paa.
Paa lands a right hand.
Paa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Paa throws a head punch that misses.
Chandler misses with a punch on the inside.
Paa can't find room to land a body shot as Chandler controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Paa.
Paa can't find room to land a body shot as Chandler controls the action.
Chandler lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Paa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chandler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Paa has Chandler pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Paa pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Chandler tumbling to the mat - Paa dives into Chandler's guard.
Chandler manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Paa manages to get himself to full guard.
Paa keeping moving, preventing Chandler from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chandler got a little sloppy there for a moment and Paa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chandler has managed to get both his arms back between Paa's legs - danger averted.
Paa is trying to keep Chandler in close.
Chandler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Paa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chandler defends it easily.
Chandler passes Paa's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Chandler trying to control the pace.
Chandler wants to control but Paa is keeping him busy.
Paa wants to control but Chandler is keeping busy.
Paa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lawson Chandler will probably get the nod.
That's time! Paa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Paa staying out of range there.
Paa connects with a leg kick.
Chandler wants to clinch up but Paa keeps it at a distance.
Chandler has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Paa.
Chandler's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Paa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chandler scrambles back to his feet.
Paa looks to land a body kick but Chandler moved away.
Chandler rushes Paa and presses him up against the cage.
Good body shot from Paa.
Chandler jumps guard but Paa turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Paa looking to slow down the pace here.
Paa lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Chandler fails to land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chandler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler struggles to land a body shot inside as Paa controls his hands.
Lawson Chandler seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short left from Paa.
Paa tries to work over Chandler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Paa gets through Chandler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chandler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chandler blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Paa fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chandler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Paas head.
Chandler has Paa pushed against the cage.
Chandler blocks an uppercut.
Chandler is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A shot in the inside from Paa.
Chandler breaks from the clinch.
Chandler's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Paa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chandler scrambles back to his feet.
Chandler moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Paa throws a poor cross that misses
and Chandler counters with a straight right hand.
Lawson Chandler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Paa thuds his right hand into Chandler's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Chandler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chandler jabs Paa right on the nose. Paa blinks but takes it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Paa lands a high kick!
Chandler has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Paa.
Paa misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paa lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Paa.
The fighters circling - Chandler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chandler misses with a jab, cross combination.
Iso Paa is winning the standup battle so far.
Paa misses with an uppercut. Chandler saw that one coming.
Paa slips a jab and a cross from Chandler.
Chandler shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Paa counter with a right hand.
Chandler misses with an uppercut.
Paa cracks Chandler with a good jab.
Chandler takes one to the side of the head.
Paa lands with a nice body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Chandler. Those never looked like landing.
Chandler clinches.
Paa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chandler.
Chandler is breathing heavily.
Paa manages to break the clinch.
Paa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Paa scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chandler takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chandler fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Paa.
Chandler moves out of range of the body kick from Paa.
Paa scores with the left hand. Chandler knows he should have avoided that one.
Paa slips a jab from Chandler.
As Chandler looks to move away, Paa throws a big counter combo but Chandler just gets out of the way.
Paa swings for the body but Chandler moves out of range.
Paa misses with a hook. Chandler ducked under it nicely.
Paa misses with a wild body shot.
Paa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Paa swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Paa scores with a nice strike.
A slow jab from Paa misses its intended target.
Lawson Chandler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chandler closes the distance and pushes Paa back into the cage.
Chandler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Paa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Paa is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paa fails to pull guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chandler works on Paa's body with a couple of short punches.
Paa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chandler lands a body punch.
Paa looking to slow down the pace here.
Chandler misses with a body punch.
Paa struggles to land a body shot inside as Chandler controls his hands.
Paa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Paa has a couple of punches blocked by Chandler.
Chandler looking to stall.
Chandler is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Paa pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Iso Paa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lawson Chandler.
Chandler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chandler takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Paa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chandler throws a nice looking combination but Paa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Paa throws out a leg kick but Chandler moves out of range and Paa only half commits.
Paa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chandler.
A chopping leg kick lands by Paa.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Iso Paa dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Paa throws the kick towards the body but Chandler avoids it.
Chandler takes the fight into the clinch.
Chandler misses with a punch on the inside.
Paa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Paa.
A short right from Paa on the inside.
Chandler wants to stall.
Chandler misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chandler.
Paa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chandler has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Paa uses from the top position.
Paa drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Chandler manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Paa has Chandler in his guard.
Paa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chandler doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chandler manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chandler preventing the sweep.
Chandler trying to control but Paa is working from the bottom.
Chandler must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Paa trying to control the position.
Paa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chandler is aware though and is defending well.
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.
Paa isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Chandler stacks Paa on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Chandler!
Paa looks to move to half guard but instead Chandler has passed into mount! Damn!
Chandler content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paa wants to hold on but Chandler pushes him away.
Chandler trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Paa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Paa is working hard here to advance position.
Chandler takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paa really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Chandler looking to control but Paa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Paa wants to hold on but Chandler pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lawson Chandler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Chandler 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 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abdullah Zaire (ranked 4171 p4p, 1807 weight class) and Akimbo Spice (ranked 429 p4p, 226 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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37
215
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44
207
29 - 23 - 1 |
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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 23 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Abdullah Zaire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Akimbo Spice!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spice throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spice misses with the combination.
Spice throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spice connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Spice fails to land with a series of punches.
Spice looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Zaire swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Spice tries to clinch but Zaire moves out of range.
It looked like Zaire was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Spice.
Zaire keeps the fight on the outside.
Spice throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zaire is looking to counter punch.
Zaire swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spice throws a leg kick that is checked
and Zaire counters with a three punch combo that has Spice backing up. Spice nods at Zaire to acknowledge the strikes.
Zaire throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Zaire walks into a left hand.
Zaire swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spice moves into the clinch.
Zaire cracks Spice with a nice body shot.
Spice scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Zaire takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zaire.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spice has a couple of punches blocked by Zaire.
Spice goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spice lands a hook that snaps the head of Zaire backwards.
Zaire lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zaire controlling the action here for a moment.
Zaire manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Zaire trying to keep a closed guard but Spice is proving a slippery customer.
Zaire definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Zaire has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Spice doesn't defend quickly enough and Zaire has managed to lock this one up! Can Spice escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Zaire on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Abdullah Zaire!
A very excited looking Abdullah Zaire made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Waheed Saqqaf (ranked 1556 p4p, 655 weight class) and Niko Radovic (ranked 54 p4p, 25 weight class). Saqqaf comes to the cage accompanied by The Endless River - Eternal Insomnia. Radovic has chosen BAGS! as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Waheed Saqqaf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Niko Radovic!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saqqaf looks to score with a jab to the body but Radovic is just out of range.
Radovic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Radovic misses with a straight right.
Radovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Radovic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Saqqaf misses the shot to the body.
Saqqaf shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Radovic! But no joy.
Saqqaf takes a swing at Radovic's ribcage but misses.
Saqqaf misses with a low kick.
Radovic misses with a hook. Saqqaf ducked under it nicely.
Saqqaf cracks a nice hook into Radovic's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saqqaf lunges at Radovic with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Radovic's hand.
Radovic cracks Saqqaf with a right hand to the side of the head.
It looks like Waheed Saqqaf has been cut.
Saqqaf throws a head kick but Radovic moves out of range.
Radovic blocks the body kick.
Saqqaf moves out of range as Radovic strikes.
Waheed Saqqaf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Radovic checks a low kick from Saqqaf.
Radovic lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Saqqaf ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Saqqaf scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A low kick from Saqqaf is predictable there
and Radovic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Radovic on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Saqqaf feints and then cracks Radovic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Radovic down.
Radovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Radovic looks to throw the jab but Saqqaf is out of range.
Some wild striking there from Saqqaf.
Saqqaf lands with a kick to the temple. Radovic shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's two 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!
Saqqaf waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Radovic.
Radovic cracks Saqqaf with an open hand slap.
Radovic takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Saqqaf looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Saqqaf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Radovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Saqqaf.
Saqqaf is looking to wear down Radovic with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Saqqaf connects with a right hand. Radovic shakes it off.
Radovic slips a jab and a cross from Saqqaf.
Saqqaf defending well as Radovic loads up on a big left hand.
Radovic takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Saqqaf moves into range and connects with a jab.
Radovic moves out of range as Saqqaf strikes.
Radovic only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Saqqaf fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Saqqaf swings for the body but Radovic moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Saqqaf does no damage.
Radovic looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Saqqaf with a jab.
Saqqaf moves out of range of the body kick from Radovic.
It looked like Saqqaf was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Radovic.
Radovic throws an overhand right that lands on Saqqaf's shoulder, as Saqqaf tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd cheers as Saqqaf lands an impressive looking overhand right. Radovic doesn't seem phased though.
Saqqaf's jab looks to have found its range, popping Radovic under the eye.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Saqqaf, as that shot connected.
Saqqaf is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Radovic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Radovic checks a low kick from Saqqaf.
Saqqaf scores with a jab to the body.
Saqqaf thumps Radovic with a low kick.
Radovic 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.
Radovic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Radovic checks a low kick from Saqqaf.
Radovic only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Saqqaf rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Radovic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Radovic throws a jab but it's blocked by Saqqaf.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saqqaf. Radovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Radovic throws out a counter right but Saqqaf avoids it with no problem.
Saqqaf ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Saqqaf scores with a head kick.
Radovic smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Saqqaf throws a body punch but Radovic moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Radovic blocks the leg kick.
Radovic counters with a body kick.
Saqqaf jabs Radovic to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Saqqaf moves out of range of the strikes.
Saqqaf misses with a jab to the body
and Radovic counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Waheed Saqqaf dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Waheed Saqqaf's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Radovic throws out a loose jab but Saqqaf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saqqaf lands a two punch combo.
Saqqaf lands a two punch combo.
Saqqaf is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Radovic can do to turn this around?
A nice combination there by Saqqaf.
 Radovic is rocked!
Saqqaf feints a jab and as Radovic dips his head, Saqqaf unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Radovic right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Radovic falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Saqqaf smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Waheed Saqqaf!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Havran (ranked 3524 p4p, 1200 weight class) and Callum Adams (ranked 407 p4p, 143 weight class). Adams has chosen No Noncesense 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Gabriel Havran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Callum Adams!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams slips a straight right by Havran.
Havran with a nice cross.
Havran swings widly with a right hand
and Adams counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Gabriel Havran has been cut.
Havran throws a jab when Adams was well out of range.
Adams throws a jab when Havran was well out of range.
Havran jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Havran throws the left hand but Adams avoids the punch easily.
Adams swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Havran ducks under a wild hook from Adams.
Havran misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Adams connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Adams moves away from the strike by Havran.
A jab from Adams misses.
Havran rushes Adams and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
I was talking to Havran's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Adams wants to break the clinch but can't.
Adams pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Adams fails to land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adams darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Havran missing with a left hand there. Adams was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Adams misses with a looping left.
Havran was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Havran missing with a left hand there. Adams was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Havran pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Havran falls off balance throwing a combination
and Adams counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Havran misses with a left hand
and Adams counters with a straight right hand.
Gabriel Havran's cut is getting worse.
Havran wants to clinch up but Adams keeps it at a distance.
Havran throws a combination that misses
and Adams counters with a left to the body.
Adams fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Havran on the side of the head.
Havran rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Adams counter with a right hand.
Gabriel Havran's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Havran throws a poor cross that misses
and Adams counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Havran is rocked!
Havran throws a big shot that misses.
Havran misses with a left hand
and Adams counters with a nice leg kick.
Havran is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Havran misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams avoids the body shot from Havran.
Adams only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Adams swinging wildly here.
Adams closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Havran! Adams dives in looking to finish! Havran 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 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Callum Adams!
A relieved looking Callum Adams thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tino Takala (ranked 777 p4p, 814 weight class) and Ian Stronk (ranked 99 p4p, 105 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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39
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Tino Takala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ian Stronk!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Stronk misses the target.
Stronk tries to clinch up
and Takala counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stronk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Takala throwing a counter right hand but Stronk manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stronk tries to clinch up but Takala circles away and keeps his distance.
Stronk swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Takala counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stronk swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Takala counters with a straight right hand.
Takala avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Takala swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Stronk swings widly with a right hand
and Takala counters with a nice leg kick.
Takala uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stronk.
Takala appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Stronk throws a left and a right that both miss
and Takala cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stronk 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.
Stronk closes the distance looking to clinch
and Stronk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stronk misses with a jab to the body
and Takala counters with a nice uppercut.
Takala looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stronk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takala.
Stronk pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Takala back to the cage. Stronk follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Stronk takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stronk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Takala's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stronk moves into the clinch.
Takala has had enough of the clinch but Stronk keeps him there for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takala escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stronk misses the body punch
letting Takala counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stronk. Takala does a little dance to reset his feet.
Takala circles away from the clinch attempt.
Takala looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Stronk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takala seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Stronk swings widly with a right hand
and Stronk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Takala is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Takala takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stronk connects with a single shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stronk connects with the punch.
Stronk changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stronk throws a lazy uppercut
and Takala counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stronk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Takala swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stronk just misses with a punch to the body.
Takala is looking for a counter combo.
Stronk jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Takala avoids the body shot from Stronk.
Stronk is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Takala rather than just go for the knockout.
Takala ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Takala appears to be looking for a big counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ian Stronk will probably get the nod.
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.
Stronk throws a shot to the body.
Stronk has Takala up against the cage in a clinch.
Takala pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ian Stronk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stronk is looking to clinch.
Tino Takala is winning the standup battle so far.
Stronk throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Takala stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Takala walks into a stiff left hand from Stronk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stronk throws a shot from downtown. Takala moves away and avoids it.
Stronk scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stronk bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Takala's head.
Tino Takala is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stronk throws a body punch but Takala moves out of range.
Stronk tries to clinch up.
Takala swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Stronk looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Takala displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stronk throws out the jab.
Takala is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Stronk connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Takala's hands.
Stronk misses the shot to the body.
Takala throws a big counter combination but Stronk scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stronk drives through and clinches with Takala against the cage.
Takala is trying to break the clinch but Stronk has him pressed against the cage.
Stronk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Takala 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.
Takala working hard to break the clinch.
Takala breaks the clinch.
Stronk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takala is looking for a counter combo.
Stronk misses with an uppercut.
Stronk misses with a jab to the body
and Takala cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stronk throws a hook but Takala blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takala takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stronk ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stronk just misses with a punch to the body.
Takala throws a big counter combination but Stronk scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Stronk swings for the body but Takala moves out of range.
Stronk throws a looping overhand right but Takala ducks down to avoid it.
Stronk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stronk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takala.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Stronk.
Stronk misses the shot to the body.
Takala bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Takala feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Stronk throws a hook but Takala avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stronk throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stronk cracks a nice hook into Takala's ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ian Stronk 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!
Stronk connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Takala momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Stronk.
Stronk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takala manages to avoid it.
As Stronk looks to move away, Takala throws a big counter combo but Stronk just gets out of the way.
Stronk throws a poor cross that misses
and Takala counters with a nice body kick.
Stronk scores with the left hand. Takala knows he should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stronk has closed the distance and engaged Takala in a clinch.
Stronk misses with a punch to the body.
Takala escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stronk slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stronk. Takala does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Stronk backs away, Takala returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Stronk rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Takala counter with a right hand.
Stronk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takala.
Stronk misses with a body punch
and Takala counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stronk misses with an uppercut
and Takala counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stronk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Takala misses the target.
Stronk throws a jab but it's blocked by Takala.
Takala swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tino Takala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stronk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takala was well out of range. Poor timing from Stronk.
Stronk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Takala.
Takala was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stronk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Takala manages to avoid it.
Stronk swings widly with a right hand
and Takala counters with a stiff right hand.
Stronk swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stronk forces Takala back against the cage and clinches.
Takala pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stronk misses the shot to the body.
Stronk throws a series of punches but Takala avoids them all with ease.
Takala seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Stronk throws a lazy uppercut
and Takala counters with a left to the body.
Stronk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stronk tries to bum rush Takala with a series of wild strikes but Takala uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Takala is looking for a counter combo.
Ian Stronk is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stronk throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stronk just misses with a punch to the body.
Takala went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Stronk scores with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Stronk misses the target.
Takala throwing a counter right hand but Stronk manages to avoid it.
Stronk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stronk takes a swing at Takala's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Takala wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stronk throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Takala counters with a straight right hand.
Stronk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Takala ducks under a wild hook from Stronk.
Takala is looking to counter punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stronk throws a poor cross that misses
and Takala counters with a left and a right that stings Stronk.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stronk closes the distance and lands a one-two.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ian Stronk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stronk has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ian Stronk!
A very excited looking Ian Stronk rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Zafir Farman (ranked 241 p4p, 261 weight class) and Tadahiro Nomura (ranked 13 p4p, 16 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Nomura's choice of entrance music: Nomura. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zafir Farman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tadahiro Nomura!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nomura lands with a cross.
Farman thumps Nomura with a low kick.
Nomura throws a looping overhand right but Farman ducks down to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Farman 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 Nomura has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nomura and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Farman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nomura.
Farman throws a body punch but Nomura moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nomura tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Farman defends well and Nomura ends up having to push Farman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Farman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Nomura was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farman throws a leg kick
and Nomura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Farman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Farman has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Outlaw MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Farman loads up on a big right hand but Nomura slips the punch.
Farman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nomura gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Farman gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Nomura is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zafir Farman!
A very excited looking Zafir Farman made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Tadahiro Nomura stepped up to the mic, saying 'Mizu ni nagasu/the water flows.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hoodoo Brown (ranked 86 p4p, 220 weight class) and Magnus Larsen (ranked 6 p4p, 22 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Hoodoo Brown!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 11 - 3, fighting out of London, Magnus Larsen!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larsen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brown.
Larsen tests Brown's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Magnus Larsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Larsen.
Brown displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Larsen throws out the jab.
Larsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Larsen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Brown decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Brown throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Brown is trying to control. Larsen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Brown seems to be looking for submissions.
Larsen is staying active underneath Brown, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Brown is really struggling to control Larsen but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown seems to be working for a kimura but Larsen defends the submission attempt.
Brown slows the pace down in half guard.
Brown wants to pass to mount but Larsen is defending the position.
Brown prevents Larsen from improving his position.
Brown is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Brown is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Brown has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Larsen defend it? Brown steps over the head and cranks it - Larsen is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Brown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hoodoo Brown!
Hoodoo Brown retains his featherweight title!
A very excited looking Hoodoo Brown made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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