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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Picogram (ranked 2061 p4p, 1711 weight class) and Gotan Wasselach (ranked 242 p4p, 206 weight class). Wasselach has chosen Time Is On My Side by Maze as his entrance music. Gotan Wasselach told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonny Picogram!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gotan Wasselach!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wasselach scores with the left hand. Picogram knows he should have avoided that one.
Gotan Wasselach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Picogram throws a body shot but no joy.
Wasselach is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wasselach clinches.
Wasselach manages to pull guard.
Picogram trying to control but Wasselach is working from the bottom.
Wasselach seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Picogram has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wasselach throws his legs up looking for a submission but Picogram uses it to pass to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wasselach is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Picogram is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Wasselach gets back to half guard.
Wasselach wants to control but Picogram is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wasselach is doing well to control the position and prevent Picogram from advancing to side control.
Wasselach slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Picogram with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wasselach pulls Picogram in close to his closed guard and prevents Picogram from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wasselach is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Picogram defends well.
Wasselach looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Picogram passes into half guard.
Wasselach is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wasselach wants to control but Picogram passes into side.
An elbow from Picogram crashes against the mat.
Wasselach managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Picogram.
Wasselach looking for a sweep but Picogram has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Picogram thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Wasselach is looking to improve his position but Picogram isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Picogram throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Picogram can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wasselach is looking to escape.
Picogram lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Wasselach tries to lock up and control but Picogram gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wasselach is trying desperately to improve position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny Picogram dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Wasselach scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Picogram is looking for a sweep. Wasselach is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wasselach is thwarting Picogram's attempts to control the position.
Wasselach sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Wasselach wants to lay and pray for a moment but Picogram keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wasselach prevents Picogram from improving his position.
Wasselach passes into side control, despite Picogram's attempt to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Wasselach are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
You can see the frustration on Picogram's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Picogram is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Wasselach throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Picogram wants to control but Wasselach is keeping busy.
Picogram tries to get to full guard but Wasselach has control of the leg.
Wasselach wants to control but Picogram is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wasselach sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Picogram defending well though.
Picogram keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wasselach is looking to take a break and control but Picogram is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Wasselach throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Picogram wants to improve his position but Wasselach is controlling well.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wasselach tries to close the distance and clinch up but Picogram swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As Wasselach backs away, Picogram returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Jonny Picogram is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wasselach ducks under a wild hook from Picogram.
A jab from Picogram misses.
Picogram lands a body shot.
Picogram throws a body punch but Wasselach moves out of range.
Wasselach tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wasselach getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Picogram 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 Wasselach has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wasselach and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wasselach ducks right into an uppercut from Picogram.
Picogram throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wasselach closes the distance and clinches.
Wasselach being controlled against the cage.
Wasselach stalling in the clinch.
Picogram prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wasselach has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Picogram avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wasselach tries to pull guard but Picogram forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jonny Picogram has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gotan Wasselach.
Wasselach is trying to drag Picogram to the mat but Picogram just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Picogram gets underhooks to prevent Wasselach's takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wasselach works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gotan Wasselach will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Picogram's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Picogram duly obliges.
 It looks like Gotan Wasselach has been cut.
Wasselach lands a jab to Picogram's midsection.
Wasselach tries to score a power double leg takedown but Picogram sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wasselach somewhat.
A big left from Picogram misses.
Picogram tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wasselach manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jonny Picogram is winning the standup battle so far.
Picogram looks to land a body kick but Wasselach moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Picogram fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wasselach shoots in but Picogram avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wasselach slips under a jab from Picogram.
Picogram fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Picogram throws a sloppy head kick and Wasselach moves out of range easily.
Wasselach wants to clinch but Picogram slips to the side
and Picogram counters with a right hand to the body.
Wasselach tries for a takedown but Picogram circles away easily
and Wasselach takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jonny Picogram has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gotan Wasselach.
Wasselach gets a double leg takedown into Picogram's guard.
Picogram has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Wasselach is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wasselach is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Picogram is defending well.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Wasselach.
Wasselach blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Picogram lands a nice elbow.
Picogram lands a nice shot to the body.
Picogram creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wasselach's defenses.
Wasselach is trying to pull guard but Picogram turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Picogram tries to stall but Wasselach uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Wasselach dodges an elbow strike from Picogram.
Wasselach jumps guard but Picogram turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Picogram pushes off an throws an elbow but Wasselach leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wasselach is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Picogram gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wasselach wants to take the fight to the mat but Picogram manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wasselach on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Picogram.
Picogram is trying to drag Wasselach to the mat but Wasselach just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
I was talking to Picogram's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Picogram stalling the fight.
Wasselach changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Picogram fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wasselach shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Picogram counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Wasselach takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Picogram keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Picogram throws a lazy right hand but Wasselach sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wasselach is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Picogram misses with a body shot.
Wasselach scores with a crisp jab that stopped Picogram in his tracks.
Picogram throws an overhand right that lands on Wasselach's shoulder, as Wasselach tries to avoid the shot.
Picogram throws a body punch but Wasselach moves out of range.
Picogram lands with a shot to the body.
A clash of legs there as Wasselach blocks the low kick.
Wasselach tries to clinch but Picogram moves away
enabling Picogram to counter with a crisp jab.
Wasselach tries to clinch there but Picogram circles away.
Wasselach slips a jab from Picogram.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonny Picogram showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Picogram has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonny Picogram!
Jonny Picogram spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Micah Frank (ranked 1816 p4p, 1743 weight class) and Marcus Hansen (ranked 231 p4p, 221 weight class). Hansen has chosen Black Sabbath - Iron Man as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Micah Frank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marcus Hansen!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hansen darts in looking for a takedown but Frank gets double underhooks and turns Hansen into the cage.
Hansen misses with the combination.
Frank scores with a hook to the body. Hansen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Frank throws a nice inside leg kick.
Frank throws a half hearted mid kick.
And Hansen tries to counter it with a takedown but Frank pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The crowd cheers as Frank lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hansen doesn't seem phased though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frank jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hansen misses with a right hand
and Frank cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Frank misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frank thumps Hansen with a low kick.
Frank lands with a right hand.
Frank feints and then cracks Hansen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hansen down.
Hansen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Frank misses with a straight left.
Hansen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Micah Frank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frank throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hansen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Frank throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Frank dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hansen. That did some damage!
Frank slips a jab and a cross from Hansen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frank lands with a thumping leg kick.
Frank throws a lazy uppercut
and Hansen counters with a straight right hand.
Frank buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Micah Frank is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hansen misses with a jab to the body
and Frank cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Frank misses with a straight left.
Hansen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Frank counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Frank misses the target.
Hansen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Frank.
Frank staying out of range there.
Hansen throws out a loose jab but Frank uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Hansen as he checks the leg kick.
As Frank backs off Hansen throws a huge counter combo but Frank manages to avoid it all.
Hansen slips a jab from Frank.
Frank misses with a hook.
Hansen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Frank.
Frank with the inside leg kick.
Hansen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hansen misses the shot to the body.
Frank throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Despite the aggression on Hansen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Frank throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hansen scores with a one two! Frank had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Frank throws a wild body kick that Hansen sees coming a mile off.
Hansen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hansen misses the shot to the body.
Frank avoids a punch combination nicely.
Frank looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hansen doesn't manage to clinch there - Frank circles away.
Frank looks for the body kick but Hansen saw that one coming.
Hansen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Frank with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hansen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Frank - the referee stops the clock and Hansen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Frank. Hansen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Frank punishes Hansen's body with a nice straight punch.
Hansen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hansen stalks Frank and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Frank's face. Frank staggers backwards, shaken.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Micah Frank dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Hansen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
 It looks like Micah Frank has been cut.
Frank throws a hook but Hansen blocks it.
Frank takes one on the button.
Sloppy strikes from Hansen. Those never looked like landing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Frank darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hansen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Frank looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Frank misses with a leg kick
and Hansen counters with a shoot takedown. Frank fights it but they end up in guard.
Hansen advances position into side control!
Hansen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Frank is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Frank is trying to buck Hansen off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frank managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hansen.
Hansen in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Hansen prevents Frank from escaping the position.
Hansen scores with a couple of short elbows.
Hansen is looking to take a break and control but Frank is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hansen working the ground and pound but Frank is defending the strikes.
Sloppy strikes there by Hansen.
Hansen wants to control but Frank is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frank defending against the ground and pound.
Frank takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Hansen trying to control the position but Frank is working away.
Sloppy strikes there by Hansen.
Hansen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Frank keeps working.
Frank avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hansen.
Hansen working the ground and pound but Frank is defending the strikes.
Hansen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hansen creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Frank sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hansen tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hansen is looking to take a break and control but Frank is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hansen working the strikes but Frank uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Hansen tries to pass to full mount but Frank defends it.
Hansen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hansen wants to take a breather but Frank is having none of it.
That's four 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.
Hansen slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hansen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Frank defending well though.
Hansen is looking to take a break and control but Frank is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hansen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Frank counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Frank swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Frank feints and then cracks Hansen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hansen down.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hansen shoots in and drives through. Frank sprawls well.
Hansen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Frank backs up against the cage.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hansen checks a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Hansen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Micah Frank's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Frank misses with a looping right.
Hansen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A big right from Frank misses.
Nice body punch from Frank.
Hansen takes one to the chin there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Frank.
Frank blocks a jab.
Hansen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Frank counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frank slips a jab and a cross from Hansen.
Frank was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hansen misses with a double jab.
Frank half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hansen blocks a low kick nicely.
Frank throws a hook to the side of Hansen's head but Hansen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frank connects with an inside leg kick.
Micah Frank is winning the standup battle so far.
An inside leg kick lands from Frank.
Frank misses with an uppercut.
Hansen throws out a counter right but Frank avoids it with no problem.
Hansen misses with a few strikes there.
Hansen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Frank moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Frank missing with a left hand there. Hansen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Frank stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Frank wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice body punch from Hansen.
Frank tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hansen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Frank counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Hansen.
Hansen throws out a counter right but Frank avoids it with no problem.
Frank fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hansen on the side of the head.
Hansen stalks Frank and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Frank's face. Frank staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frank throws a jab but it's blocked by Hansen.
Marcus Hansen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Frank sizes up Hansen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Frank misses the jab.
Frank lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hansen will feel that in the morning.
Frank throws a leg kick but Hansen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Frank throws a front kick that sends Hansen stumbling back into the cage.
Hansen moves out of range as Frank throws a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frank chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Frank misses with a low kick.
A big right from Frank misses.
Frank moves away from the strike by Hansen.
Frank looks to land a body kick but Hansen moved away.
Hansen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Frank with a body shot.
Frank connects with a solid leg kick.
Hansen looks to land a combination but Frank avoids it well.
Frank scores with a punch to the head.
Frank pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hansen scores with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hansen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hansen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Frank.
Hansen needs to keep his hands up - Frank had a free shot at his head there.
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!
Frank looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
As Frank backs off Hansen throws a huge counter combo but Frank manages to avoid it all.
Frank is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hansen can do to turn this around?
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hansen, as that shot connected.
Frank tries a head kick but it misses.
Hansen blocks a jab.
Hansen is looking for the big counter here.
Frank misses with a leg kick.
Hansen blocks a low kick nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Micah Frank showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Frank has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Micah Frank!
After the big win, Micah Frank made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Stoner's Killer Apparel and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Morello Hawthorne (ranked 1242 p4p, 1926 weight class) and Arturo Ellacuria (ranked 99 p4p, 139 weight class). Ellacuria has chosen The Boss- James Brown as his entrance music. Arturo Ellacuria struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 136.8lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Morello Hawthorne has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Morello Hawthorne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Arturo Ellacuria!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Daniel Blasius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawthorne moves out of range of the body kick from Ellacuria.
Ellacuria looks to score with a jab to the body but Hawthorne is just out of range.
Hawthorne throws a hook but Ellacuria avoids it easily.
Ellacuria uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hawthorne.
Ellacuria swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ellacuria takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ellacuria misses with a few strikes there.
Hawthorne swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ellacuria flicks out a counter leg kick but Hawthorne steps away.
Hawthorne takes one to the side of the head.
Hawthorne on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ellacuria connects with a right hand. Hawthorne shakes it off.
Ellacuria is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A good leg kick by Ellacuria.
A head kick misses from Ellacuria.
Hawthorne takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ellacuria lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ellacuria 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.
Ellacuria is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hawthorne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ellacuria lands a jab to the head.
Ellacuria misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hawthorne.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Ellacuria does no damage.
Hawthorne throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ellacuria sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ellacuria throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hawthorne sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hawthorne tries to move into range but Ellacuria moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ellacuria, as that shot connected.
Hawthorne swings for the body but Ellacuria moves out of range.
Ellacuria throws a head kick that Hawthorne semi-blocks.
Hawthorne throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ellacuria sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ellacuria looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ellacuria will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ellacuria looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ellacuria pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ellacuria moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hawthorne gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hawthorne dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ellacuria. That did some damage!
Hawthorne fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawthorne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ellacuria was well out of range. Poor timing from Hawthorne.
Ellacuria swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hawthorne.
Hawthorne ducks under a wild hook from Ellacuria.
Hawthorne has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hawthorne there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ellacuria lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ellacuria has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hawthorne finds it's way round the side to connect with Ellacuria's head.
 Ellacuria is rocked!
Ellacuria throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ellacuria is still on wobbly legs! Can Hawthorne finish him?
Ellacuria scores with a punch to the head.
Ellacuria bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hawthorne's head.
Ellacuria seems to have recovered his senses.
Hawthorne misses with a straight right.
Ellacuria has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ellacuria uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hawthorne.
Ellacuria looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A head kick misses from Ellacuria.
Nice defenses there by Ellacuria.
Hawthorne fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ellacuria on the side of the head.
Hawthorne throws a head kick but Ellacuria moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawthorne lands a really nice looking cross but Ellacuria seems unphased.
Nice shot by Ellacuria.
Hawthorne lands a lovely overhand right.
Hawthorne misses with a body shot.
Ellacuria misses with a two punch combination.
Ellacuria throws out a loose jab but Hawthorne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ellacuria sizes up Hawthorne with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hawthorne jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ellacuria is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hawthorne had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Ellacuria misses with a head kick.
Ellacuria throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hawthorne takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hawthorne ducks under a wild hook from Ellacuria.
Hawthorne throwing a counter right hand but Ellacuria manages to avoid it.
Ellacuria stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hawthorne takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ellacuria tries a head kick but it misses.
Hawthorne blocks a head kick by Ellacuria.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawthorne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ellacuria.
Ellacuria swings widly with a right hand
and Hawthorne counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ellacuria, as that shot connected.
Hawthorne avoids the head kick by Ellacuria.
Hawthorne throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hawthorne uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ellacuria.
Hawthorne throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ellacuria.
Ellacuria ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hawthorne moves away.
Hawthorne throws out a loose jab but Ellacuria uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good shot there by Hawthorne.
Hawthorne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ellacuria was well out of range. Poor timing from Hawthorne.
Ellacuria ducks under a wild hook from Hawthorne.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ellacuria scores with a shot to the body.
Ellacuria tries a head kick but it misses.
Ellacuria fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ellacuria throws a head kick but Hawthorne moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arturo Ellacuria dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hawthorne fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ellacuria throws a leg kick which misses Hawthorne's front leg but catches the back leg as Hawthorne tries to avoid it.
Ellacuria checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ellacuria misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ellacuria scores with a head kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Hawthorne might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Ellacuria lands a front kick.
Hawthorne slips under a jab from Ellacuria.
Hawthorne blocks a head kick by Ellacuria.
Ellacuria misses with an uppercut
and Hawthorne counters with a nice uppercut.
Ellacuria has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ellacuria throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hawthorne.
Hawthorne avoids the body shot from Ellacuria.
Arturo Ellacuria seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawthorne tries to move into range but Ellacuria moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ellacuria scores with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ellacuria tries a head kick but it misses.
Hawthorne delivers a nice body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hawthorne. Ellacuria does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hawthorne throws a big shot that misses.
Ellacuria is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawthorne throws out a loose jab but Ellacuria uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ellacuria slips a straight right by Hawthorne.
Hawthorne cracks Ellacuria with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Ellacuria looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Hawthorne finish him?
Hawthorne throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hawthorne throws a body shot but no joy.
Ellacuria shapes to counter with a head kick.
Ellacuria lands a jab.
Ellacuria takes a swing at Hawthorne's ribcage but misses.
Arturo Ellacuria seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawthorne misses the jab.
Hawthorne throws a body shot but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Hawthorne.
Ellacuria swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ellacuria throws a hook but Hawthorne avoids it easily.
Hawthorne is looking to counter punch.
Ellacuria swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hawthorne counters with a nice right hand that sends Ellacuria toppling to the canvas! Ellacuria scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Hawthorne finish him?!
Ellacuria scores with a jab. Hawthorne acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ellacuria lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ellacuria.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawthorne lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Ellacuria falls backwards - clearly groggy! Hawthorne dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Morello Hawthorne!
The defeated Arturo Ellacuria had this to say: 'Fuck it. I'm doing coke with Diego after this, win or lose, anyway.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Klaus Chugman (ranked 611 p4p, 731 weight class) and Jackson Davis (ranked 48 p4p, 60 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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48
130
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28
140
11 - 8 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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 50 - 47 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Klaus Chugman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jackson Davis!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paulsen Ambrosius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis lands with an overhand left.
Davis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chugman.
Davis drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Chugman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chugman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Davis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Davis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Davis postures up.
Davis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chugman keeping moving, preventing Davis from controlling successfully.
Davis preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis postures up.
Davis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chugman is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Davis wants to take a breather but Chugman is having none of it.
Davis working the head and body with strikes.
Davis is trying to control the action in half guard but Chugman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Chugman is looking to control Davis's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chugman avoid being mounted?
Davis thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chugman works his way to full guard. Good work.
Davis cracks Chugman with a solid left hand.
Davis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Davis trying to control but Chugman is working from the bottom.
Chugman 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.
Davis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chugman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis wants to control from the top but Chugman keeps moving.
Davis works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Davis not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Chugman is not content to let Davis control the position.
Davis tries to pass to full mount but Chugman defends it.
Davis throwing shots but Chugman is blocking nicely.
Davis throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chugman is staying active underneath Davis, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Davis wants to pass to mount but Chugman is defending the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Davis is still trying to improve position.
Davis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chugman's head.
Davis trying to control the action but Chugman is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Chugman lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Davis lands an overhand right.
Chugman takes one to the chin there.
Nice shot lands for Davis.
Chugman defending well as Davis loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chugman as he jumps to the side.
Davis misses with a hook.
Chugman throws a body punch but Davis moves out of range.
Davis thuds his right hand into Chugman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Chugman feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Davis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chugman is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Davis seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Davis dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Chugman moves out of range as Davis strikes.
Davis scores with a hook.
Jackson Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chugman momentarily.
Davis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Davis looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Davis throws a low kick but Chugman avoids it.
Chugman attempts a counter takedown but Davis avoids it well and moves away.
Davis scores with a jab to the body.
Chugman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Davis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Davis throws a lazy right hand but Chugman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chugman lands with a hook. Davis tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis digs a good body shot into Chugman's ribs.
Chugman has Davis up against the cage in a clinch.
Davis breaks the clinch.
Chugman misses with an uppercut.
Davis throws out a counter right but Chugman avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis throws a big shot that misses.
Davis's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chugman under the eye.
A nice inside leg kick there by Davis. That's going to slow Chugman down.
Chugman looks to throw the jab but Davis is out of range.
Chugman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A swing and a miss from Davis.
Chugman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Davis sprawls and moves away.
Davis throws the left hand but Chugman avoids the punch easily.
Chugman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Chugman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chugman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Davis.
Chugman slips a straight right by Davis.
Davis misses with a looping right.
Chugman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Davis misses with a left hand
and Chugman counters with a shoot takedown. Davis fights it but they end up in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chugman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Davis keeping moving, preventing Chugman from controlling successfully.
Chugman preventing the sweep.
Davis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chugman stays in close to Davis's body and controls the position.
Chugman trying to control the position from guard on top but Davis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chugman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chugman landing with the ground and pound.
Davis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chugman is one step ahead there.
Jackson Davis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Davis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chugman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Davis is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Chugman dives into side control.
Davis is looking for a sweep.
Davis sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Chugman is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chugman looking to finish Davis with some ground and pound. This is bad for Davis!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davis sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Davis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A cross from Davis lands.
Jackson Davis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Davis connects with a right hand. Chugman shakes it off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chugman. Davis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Davis shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Davis working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Chugman's thigh. Chugman counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Davis has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Davis slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Check out the look on Davis's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
An elbow from Davis crashes against the mat.
Davis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chugman keeps working.
Chugman is trying to get back to half guard.
Klaus Chugman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chugman is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Davis off and has taken his back!
Davis manages to reverse the position and now he's in Chugman's guard. Nice work there by Davis.
Davis is working Chugman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Davis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chugman looking to control.
Chugman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Chugman stopping the sweep attempt from Davis.
Chugman trying to control but Davis is working from the bottom.
Davis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chugman looking to pass the guard.
Chugman is stalling in the full guard.
Davis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chugman manages to get himself to full guard.
Chugman is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Davis has his hands clasped together but Chugman extends and breaks Davis's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Chugman.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Klaus Chugman!
Klaus Chugman gave a mention to Brooklyn Apothecary in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Santino Cabal (ranked 1357 p4p, 1121 weight class) and Charles Luciano (ranked 167 p4p, 146 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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213
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21 - 12 - 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 12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Santino Cabal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Charles Luciano!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cabal throws a head kick but Luciano moves out of range.
A jab from Luciano misses.
Cabal misses with a series of wild punches.
Cabal blocks a head kick by Luciano.
Luciano lands with a shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cabal.
A head kick lands from Luciano that sends Cabal to the canvas. Cabal tries to scramble back to his feet but Luciano brings him back down into side control.
 Cabal is rocked!
It looks like Santino Cabal has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Luciano has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Cabal!
Oh Cabal is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Luciano punching from mount but Cabal doing a good job of avoiding damage.
You get the feeling that Cabal really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Luciano is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Cabal can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Luciano looking to finish with strikes here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Luciano throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Cabal seems to have got his legs back now.
Luciano can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cabal is looking to escape.
Cabal is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luciano content just to control the position here.
Luciano tries to control but Cabal wriggling away.
Cabal tries to buck Luciano off but he can't manage it.
Luciano has hold of Cabal's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Cabal manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Cabal is squirming around, avoiding Luciano's attempts to control the action.
Luciano working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Cabal is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Cabal avoids a series of strikes thrown by Luciano.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cabal is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Cabal throwing hammer fists to the chest of Luciano. What's that going to do exactly?
Luciano trying to control but Cabal is having none of it.
Cabal blocking the ground and pound.
Cabal tries to lock up and control but Luciano gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cabal is trying to stand.
Cabal tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Luciano thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Luciano throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Cabal is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Luciano trying to control but Cabal is having none of it.
Cabal is trying to stand but he's just given Luciano his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luciano throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Luciano is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Cabal is defending well though. Luciano let's go of the attempt for now.
Cabal trying to get back to his feet but Luciano is in full control for now.
Luciano looking to break Cabal's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Cabal remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Luciano will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Cabal is trying to stand back up.
Luciano is persistently looking for the submission but Cabal is defending it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luciano is persistently looking for the submission but Cabal is defending it well.
Cabal looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Luciano looking to break Cabal's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Cabal remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Luciano will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Luciano is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Luciano thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Cabal is trying to shake Luciano off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Luciano won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Luciano listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Luciano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Santino Cabal's cut.
That's time! Cabal's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cabal moves out of range of the body kick.
Luciano throws a body kick that misses.
Luciano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Luciano misses with a hook.
Cabal connects with an inside leg kick.
Cabal tests Luciano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cabal bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Luciano's head backwards.
Luciano misses with an uppercut. Cabal saw that one coming.
Cabal has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cabal there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabal fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Luciano has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cabal fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Luciano has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cabal connects with a good right hand that stumbles Luciano. Luciano circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Luciano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cabal connects with a solid leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Cabal.
Luciano takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cabal fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cabal throws a hook but Luciano avoids it easily.
Luciano looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cabal fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Luciano has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cabal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Luciano moves away.
Cabal lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Luciano circles away quickly and effectively.
Cabal stalks Luciano and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Luciano's face. Luciano staggers backwards, shaken.
Luciano misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cabal chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Luciano can pounce on him.
Cabal uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luciano tries to keep at a distance but Cabal has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cabal's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cabal working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Luciano misses with a body punch.
Cabal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cabal fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Luciano has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Luciano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cabal.
Cabal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Luciano.
Luciano throws a body punch but Cabal moves out of range.
Luciano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cabal throws a series of punches but Luciano moves out of range.
Cabal paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cabal motions for Luciano to come forward. Cabal throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Luciano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cabal.
An inside leg kick lands from Cabal.
Luciano's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Luciano avoids the body shot from Cabal.
Luciano flicks out a counter leg kick but Cabal steps away.
Cabal lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Luciano at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Luciano.
Luciano looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Luciano throws a hook but Cabal blocks it.
Luciano is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A slow jab from Luciano misses its intended target.
Cabal lands a nice looking body shot.
Cabal feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lucianos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Luciano lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Luciano misses with a kick to the body.
Cabal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Luciano.
Luciano changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cabal dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Luciano shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luciano fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cabal checks it well.
Jab by Cabal.
Luciano is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luciano slips under a jab.
Cabal fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cabal fakes the leg kick and cracks Luciano in the body.
Cabal tries a head kick but it misses.
Luciano scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Luciano looks to land a body kick but Cabal moved away.
Luciano lands with a kick to the ribs.
Luciano walks into a jab.
Luciano slips a jab from Cabal.
A little jabbing left from Luciano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luciano moves out of range of the strikes.
Luciano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cabal throws out a powerful jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Santino Cabal dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Santino Cabal's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Luciano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cabal throws a wild body kick that Luciano sees coming a mile off.
Cabal connects with a high kick.
Cabal looks to land a right hand but Luciano moved out of range.
Luciano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cabal.
Luciano slips under a jab from Cabal.
Luciano ducks under a wild hook from Cabal.
Luciano throws a shot from downtown. Cabal moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Cabal misses.
Luciano steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabal moves out of range as Luciano throws a body kick.
Cabal lands a really nice looking cross but Luciano seems unphased.
Luciano ducks under a wild hook from Cabal.
Cabal throws a lazy right hand but Luciano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Luciano keeps Cabal at a distance using the push kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luciano walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Luciano misses the shot to the body.
Luciano throws a body shot but no joy.
Cabal swings for the body but Luciano moves out of range.
Luciano throws a head kick that misses.
Cabal misses with a head kick.
Cabal darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Luciano lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Luciano slips under a jab from Cabal.
Luciano is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A nice leg kick from Cabal, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cabal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Luciano misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luciano throws out a leg kick but Cabal moves out of range and Luciano only half commits.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cabal. That's going to slow Luciano down.
Cabal keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Luciano gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick lands from Cabal.
Luciano looks to land a body kick but Cabal moved away.
Cabal throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cabal uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Luciano.
Santino Cabal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheers as Cabal lands an impressive looking overhand right. Luciano doesn't seem phased though.
Cabal misses with a head kick.
Luciano moves forwards but Cabal connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cabal moves away from the strike by Luciano.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Luciano.
A nice leg kick from Cabal, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cabal throws a lazy right hand but Luciano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cabal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Luciano moves away.
Luciano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cabal misses with an uppercut. Luciano saw that one coming.
Cabal scores with a hook to the body. Luciano takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cabal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Luciano.
Luciano slips under a jab from Cabal.
A left lands for Cabal.
Cabal with a nice cross.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Luciano, as that shot connected.
Cabal scores with a hook to the body. Luciano takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cabal doesn't manage to clinch there - Luciano circles away.
Luciano throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cabal.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luciano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Luciano throws a body punch but Cabal moves out of range.
Cabal connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Luciano momentarily.
Cabal takes a swing at Luciano's ribcage but misses.
Luciano throws a big counter head kick but Cabal avoids it with no problem.
Luciano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cabal lands with a nice body punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Luciano.
Luciano takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A jab from Cabal does it's job there.
Luciano throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cabal.
Cabal throwing a counter right hand but Luciano manages to avoid it.
Luciano tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Santino Cabal showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cabal has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santino Cabal!
Santino Cabal was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jake Rodrigues (ranked 306 p4p, 670 weight class) and Eh Phuthong (ranked 24 p4p, 56 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake Rodrigues!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 13 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eh Phuthong!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decent striking displayed by Phuthong there.
Phuthong throws an overhand right that lands on Rodrigues's shoulder, as Rodrigues tries to avoid the shot.
Phuthong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rodrigues moves away.
Phuthong lands with a shot to the body.
Rodrigues throws a head kick but Phuthong moves out of range.
Rodrigues avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rodrigues keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rodrigues gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rodrigues swings for the body but Phuthong moves out of range.
Phuthong misses with a looping right.
Rodrigues on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rodrigues looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Phuthong misses with a hook. Rodrigues ducked under it nicely.
Rodrigues displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phuthong throws out the jab.
Phuthong avoids a kick to the body.
Rodrigues jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodrigues throws a hook but Phuthong blocks it.
Rodrigues doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Phuthong connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rodrigues. Rodrigues circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rodrigues misses the shot to the body.
Phuthong misses with a two punch combination.
Nice straight punches there by Phuthong. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Phuthong.
Rodrigues throws an overhand right that lands on Phuthong's shoulder, as Phuthong tries to avoid the shot.
Phuthong misses with the combination.
A big right from Phuthong misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigues throws a hook to the side of Phuthong's head but Phuthong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Phuthong avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Phuthong scores with a sloppy right hand. Rodrigues should have avoided that one.
Rodrigues throws a solid leg kick but Phuthong takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rodrigues.
Phuthong misses with a looping right.
Rodrigues scores with a head kick.
Rodrigues looks to land a combination but Phuthong avoids it well.
Phuthong throws a good cross that connects.
Phuthong staying out of range there.
Phuthong looks to throw the jab but Rodrigues is out of range.
Phuthong throws a sloppy head kick and Rodrigues moves out of range easily.
Phuthong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Phuthong with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodrigues takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Phuthong connects with a right hand. Rodrigues shakes it off.
Rodrigues throws a body shot but no joy.
Rodrigues just misses with a punch to the body.
Phuthong swings for the body but Rodrigues moves out of range.
Rodrigues scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rodrigues darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Phuthong misses with a hook. Rodrigues ducked under it nicely.
Rodrigues jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues throws a shot from downtown. Phuthong moves away and avoids it.
Phuthong throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rodrigues stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rodrigues bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Phuthong bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rodrigues's head backwards.
Phuthong throws a body punch but Rodrigues moves out of range.
Phuthong looks to land a left hand but Rodrigues moved out of range nicely.
Rodrigues scores with a jab to the head.
Phuthong moves out of range as Rodrigues strikes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rodrigues.
Rodrigues looks to throw the jab but Phuthong is out of range.
Rodrigues misses with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Rodrigues throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rodrigues scores with a shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rodrigues throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Phuthong on the side of the head.
Rodrigues throws a series of punches but Phuthong moves out of range.
Rodrigues finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Phuthong scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Phuthong lands with an overhand left.
A telegraphed right hand from Phuthong misses the target.
Rodrigues throws a low kick, looking for Phuthong's leg but Phuthong calmly moves out of range.
Phuthong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Phuthong connects with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phuthong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues misses with a hook.
Phuthong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Phuthong has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rodrigues thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rodrigues slips a jab and a cross from Phuthong.
Rodrigues walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Phuthong moves out of range of the strikes.
Rodrigues misses with a hook.
Rodrigues pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Phuthong lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rodrigues's sensitive parts.
Rodrigues bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Phuthong throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rodrigues stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice defenses there by Phuthong.
Phuthong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rodrigues throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Rodrigues misses.
Rodrigues slips under a jab from Phuthong.
Rodrigues swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Phuthong cracks Rodrigues with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phuthong throws a half hearted mid kick.
A big right from Rodrigues misses.
Phuthong rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rodrigues moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Phuthong misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phuthong lands with a good body shot.
Rodrigues slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Phuthong is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Rodrigues had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Rodrigues digs a good body shot into Phuthong's ribs.
Phuthong scores with a nice right hand.
Rodrigues motions for Phuthong to come forward. Rodrigues throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Phuthong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Phuthong takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Phuthong swings for the body but Rodrigues moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Phuthong.
Rodrigues gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Phuthong jabs at Rodrigues's body.
Phuthong throws a shot from downtown. Rodrigues moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Rodrigues misses the target.
Rodrigues tries a low kick but Phuthong avoids it.
Phuthong blocks a head kick by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues tried to score with a low kick but Phuthong checks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A good leg kick by Rodrigues.
Rodrigues ducks under a wild hook from Phuthong.
Phuthong drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A nice leg kick from Rodrigues, right into the meat of the thigh.
Phuthong blocks a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Eh Phuthong will probably get the nod.
That's time! Rodrigues's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Phuthong scores with a hook.
Rodrigues throws a shot from downtown. Phuthong moves away and avoids it.
Phuthong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Phuthong lands with an overhand left.
Phuthong moves into range and clinches up with Rodrigues.
Phuthong breaks from the clinch.
Phuthong takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Good shot there by Phuthong.
Phuthong changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheers as Phuthong lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rodrigues doesn't seem phased though.
Rodrigues throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Phuthong misses with a straight right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodrigues slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rodrigues throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rodrigues looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rodrigues misses the shot to the body.
Rodrigues misses with a hook. Phuthong ducked under it nicely.
Rodrigues looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rodrigues lands with a thumping leg kick.
Phuthong lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Phuthong cracks Rodrigues with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rodrigues drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Phuthong takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phuthong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rodrigues on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Phuthong connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A head kick from Rodrigues lands but Phuthong takes it in his stride.
Phuthong is rocked!
Rodrigues throws a sloppy head kick and Phuthong moves out of range easily.
Phuthong is still on wobbly legs! Can Rodrigues finish him?
Rodrigues will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rodrigues misses with a hook.
Phuthong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rodrigues was well out of range. Poor timing from Phuthong.
Rodrigues fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phuthong manages to avoid it.
Rodrigues displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phuthong throws out the jab.
Phuthong throws a hook but Rodrigues blocks it.
Rodrigues looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Phuthong seems to have recovered his senses.
Phuthong takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Phuthong throws a shot from downtown. Rodrigues moves away and avoids it.
Rodrigues ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Phuthong throws a shot from downtown. Rodrigues moves away and avoids it.
Rodrigues loads up on a big right hand but Phuthong slips the punch.
Rodrigues throws a front kick aimed at Phuthong's knee but Phuthong avoids it well.
Phuthong moves out of range of the body kick from Rodrigues.
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!
Phuthong throws a body shot but no joy.
Phuthong moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Phuthong scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Rodrigues.
Phuthong slips under a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Phuthong, as that shot connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phuthong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rodrigues.
Phuthong throws a body shot but no joy.
Rodrigues uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phuthong.
Rodrigues loads up on a big right hand but Phuthong slips the punch.
It seemed like Phuthong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Phuthong throws a jab but it's blocked by Rodrigues.
Phuthong cracks a nice hook into Rodrigues's ribs.
Rodrigues misses with a hook. Phuthong ducked under it nicely.
Rodrigues throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Phuthong throws out a powerful jab.
Phuthong connects with a looping right hand.
Nice cross by Phuthong.
Rodrigues's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Phuthong connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rodrigues scrambles back to his feet.
Phuthong throws a body shot but no joy.
Rodrigues waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Phuthong.
Phuthong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fighters circling - Rodrigues throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rodrigues walks into a jab.
Rodrigues is looking to chop away at Phuthong's legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodrigues. Phuthong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phuthong let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rodrigues throws a hook but Phuthong avoids it easily.
Rodrigues missing with a left hand there. Phuthong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues misses with a low kick.
Rodrigues defending well as Phuthong loads up on a big left hand.
Rodrigues misses with a body shot.
Rodrigues lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rodrigues takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodrigues. Phuthong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rodrigues takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Phuthong scores with a jab to the head.
Eh Phuthong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rodrigues steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phuthong.
Rodrigues throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Phuthong's head.
Phuthong throws a shot from downtown. Rodrigues moves away and avoids it.
Rodrigues takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rodrigues throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Phuthong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Phuthong just misses with a punch to the body.
Rodrigues misses with a straight left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodrigues tries to score with a low kick but Phuthong moves his leg out of the way.
Phuthong throws a shot to the body.
Phuthong throws the left hand but Rodrigues avoids the punch easily.
Phuthong takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rodrigues looks to score with a jab to the body but Phuthong is just out of range.
Phuthong lands with a good body shot.
Rodrigues misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phuthong misses with a body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Rodrigues misses its target.
Phuthong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Phuthong connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rodrigues momentarily.
Phuthong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rodrigues misses the shot to the body.
Phuthong looks to throw the jab but Rodrigues is out of range.
Phuthong lands a nice shot that snaps Rodrigues's head back.
Phuthong scores with a shot to the body.
Phuthong scores with a shot to the body.
Phuthong avoids the body shot from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Phuthong is looking to clinch but Rodrigues is avoiding it.
Rodrigues swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rodrigues defending well as Phuthong loads up on a big left hand.
Rodrigues tries to move into range but Phuthong moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A big right from Rodrigues misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big left from Rodrigues misses.
Phuthong checks the leg kick nicely there.
Phuthong blocks a leg kick.
Rodrigues ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phuthong moves away.
Rodrigues throws a hook but Phuthong blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eh Phuthong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Phuthong lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rodrigues at a distance.
Phuthong has closed the distance and engaged Rodrigues in a clinch.
Phuthong blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rodrigues creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rodrigues throws a punch but it's blocked by Phuthong.
Rodrigues lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Phuthong on the inside.
Rodrigues working aggressively here.
Rodrigues throws a head punch that misses.
Rodrigues misses with the head strike.
Phuthong scores with a hook to the body.
Phuthong throws a head punch that misses.
Phuthong lands a left hand.
Phuthong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Phuthong on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Phuthong.
Phuthong is trying to pull guard but Rodrigues has him pressed against the cage.
Phuthong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rodrigues swings wildly with an uppercut but Phuthong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phuthong misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigues manages to break the clinch.
Phuthong looks to land a left hand but Rodrigues moved out of range nicely.
Phuthong throws a head kick that misses.
Phuthong lands a nice looking body shot.
Phuthong bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rodrigues's head backwards.
Phuthong cracks Rodrigues with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rodrigues throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rodrigues throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Phuthong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Phuthong does it's job there.
Rodrigues thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rodrigues ducks right into an uppercut from Phuthong.
Phuthong stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rodrigues throws a shot from downtown. Phuthong moves away and avoids it.
Phuthong looks for the body kick but Rodrigues saw that one coming.
Rodrigues appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rodrigues lands with a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Phuthong takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rodrigues uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phuthong.
Rodrigues swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Phuthong with a jab.
Phuthong misses with a straight right.
Phuthong stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rodrigues.
Jake Rodrigues has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick lands for Rodrigues.
Phuthong bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rodrigues's head backwards.
Phuthong fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rodrigues tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phuthong was well out of range. Poor timing from Rodrigues.
Phuthong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rodrigues.
Rodrigues lands a body shot.
Rodrigues throws a low kick, looking for Phuthong's leg but Phuthong calmly moves out of range.
Rodrigues tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rodrigues misses the jab.
Phuthong appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rodrigues attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Phuthong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Phuthong dips to his left and cracks Rodrigues with an uppercut!
Rodrigues blocks a head kick by Phuthong.
Rodrigues appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rodrigues misses with a looping right.
Rodrigues misses with an uppercut.
Rodrigues throws a hook but Phuthong avoids it easily.
Phuthong throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Phuthong wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rodrigues swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Phuthong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Phuthong throws a big shot that misses.
Phuthong cracks Rodrigues with an open hand slap.
Rodrigues misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Phuthong lands a nice hook to Rodrigues's body. Rodrigues takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A big right from Rodrigues misses.
Phuthong digs a good hook to Rodrigues's body.
Rodrigues looks to score with a jab to the body but Phuthong is just out of range.
Rodrigues fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Phuthong checks it well.
Phuthong misses with a hook.
Rodrigues bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rodrigues walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rodrigues swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phuthong scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rodrigues uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phuthong.
Phuthong throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rodrigues stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Phuthong throws out a loose jab but Rodrigues uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phuthong lands a jab to the nose.
A cross from Phuthong lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodrigues drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rodrigues uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Phuthong.
Phuthong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rodrigues misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phuthong moves into range and connects with a jab.
Phuthong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rodrigues moves away.
Rodrigues misses the shot to the body.
Rodrigues misses with an uppercut.
Rodrigues lands a really nice looking cross but Phuthong seems unphased.
Phuthong scores with a nice right hand.
Rodrigues with a nice calf kick.
Rodrigues is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Phuthong.
Rodrigues takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Some bone on bone action there as Phuthong checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rodrigues avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rodrigues fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phuthong manages to avoid it.
Rodrigues moves out of range of the strikes.
Phuthong's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Phuthong scores with a hook.
Phuthong jabs Rodrigues to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodrigues misses with a hook.
Rodrigues looks to score with a jab to the body but Phuthong is just out of range.
Rodrigues misses with an uppercut.
Rodrigues ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phuthong moves away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rodrigues, as that shot connected.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eh Phuthong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Phuthong 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eh Phuthong!
Eh Phuthong seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joel Miller (ranked 708 p4p, 848 weight class) and Adam Orel (ranked 93 p4p, 105 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Joel Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Adam Orel!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice defenses there by Orel.
Miller lands a body shot.
Orel throws an off balance right hand
and Miller counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Orel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miller looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Good shot there by Orel.
Orel misses with a right hand
and Miller counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Orel misses with a combination
and Miller counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Orel to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Miller!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Joel Miller!
Joel Miller thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Harry Alonzo Longabaugh (ranked 135 p4p, 359 weight class) and Marcus Greene (ranked 22 p4p, 47 weight class). Greene has chosen Tokyo Drifting - Glass Animals & Denzel Curry as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Harry Alonzo Longabaugh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcus Greene!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Wagner Zegers and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, jab by Longabaugh - just one landing.
Longabaugh punishes Greene's body with a nice straight punch.
Longabaugh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Greene was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Good exchange - Longabaugh coming out on top.
Longabaugh scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Greene ducks under a wild hook from Longabaugh.
Greene keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Harry Alonzo Longabaugh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Longabaugh misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Longabaugh finds it's way round the side to connect with Greene's head.
Greene displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Longabaugh throws out the jab.
It seemed like Greene was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Greene ducks under a wild hook from Longabaugh.
Greene throws a counter combo.
Longabaugh throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Greene stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Longabaugh misses.
Longabaugh works the jab nicely.
Longabaugh misses with a wild body shot.
Greene looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Longabaugh missing with a left hand there. Greene was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Longabaugh scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Greene slips a straight right by Longabaugh.
Greene is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Longabaugh with a body shot.
Longabaugh lands a nice looking body shot.
Longabaugh misses with a lunging right hand
and Greene counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Harry Alonzo Longabaugh has been cut.
Longabaugh throws an off balance right hand
and Greene cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Longabaugh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Greene.
Greene lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Longabaugh gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Longabaugh tries a body shot but Greene blocks it.
Greene has a couple of punches blocked by Longabaugh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Longabaugh lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Longabaugh.
Longabaugh blocks an uppercut.
Greene breaks the clinch.
Greene takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Longabaugh's corner calls for a 1-2. Longabaugh obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Greene staying out of range there.
Greene throws a counter combo.
Longabaugh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Greene moves away.
Greene looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Longabaugh moves into the clinch successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greene digs a right hand into Longabaugh's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Longabaugh's gas tank.
Longabaugh throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Longabaugh.
Longabaugh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Greene misses with a short punch on the inside.
Greene blocks an uppercut.
Longabaugh misses with a punch on the inside.
Longabaugh working aggressively here.
Longabaugh lands a right hand that snaps the head of Greene backwards.
Longabaugh lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Greene tries to throw a body punch but Longabaugh avoids it by throwing Greene back against the cage.
Greene lands with a short shot to the head.
Longabaugh tries to work over Greene's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Greene.
Greene prevents a body shot from Longabaugh.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Longabaugh creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Greene has a couple of punches blocked by Longabaugh.
Greene doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Longabaugh makes some space for himself and lands 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!
Longabaugh misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greene tries a body shot but Longabaugh blocks it.
Longabaugh throws a punch but it's blocked by Greene.
Greene blocks a body shot from Longabaugh.
Greene tries to throw a body punch but Longabaugh avoids it by throwing Greene back against the cage.
Longabaugh misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Greene creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Greene throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Greene lands a body punch.
Longabaugh misses with the head strike.
Longabaugh throws a head punch that misses.
Greene throws a head punch that misses.
Greene tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Greene lands a body punch.
Longabaugh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Greene throws a head punch that misses.
Longabaugh lands a left hand.
Greene misses with the head strike.
Longabaugh working aggressively here.
Greene misses with the head strike.
Greene misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Greene.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Alonzo Longabaugh dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harry Alonzo Longabaugh's cut.
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.
Longabaugh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Longabaugh lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Longabaugh lands a nice looking body shot.
Longabaugh misses with an uppercut.
Greene let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A jab lands there for Longabaugh.
Longabaugh throws a hook but Greene blocks it.
Longabaugh looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Greene keeps the fight on the outside.
Greene swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longabaugh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Greene.
Longabaugh scores with a hook to the body. Greene takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Longabaugh misses with a body punch
and Greene counters with a crisp one two that drops Longabaugh! Greene thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Longabaugh to his feet! Longabaugh is in big trouble!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Longabaugh just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Greene on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Greene takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Longabaugh moves into range and clinches up with Greene.
Greene misses with a punch on the inside.
Greene misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Greene blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Longabaugh working aggressively here.
Greene goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Longabaugh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Greene lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Longabaugh.
Longabaugh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Greene struggles to land a body shot inside as Longabaugh controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Greene.
Greene has a couple of punches blocked by Longabaugh.
Longabaugh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Greene blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Greene misses with the head strike.
Greene tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Greene prevents a body shot from Longabaugh.
Greene pushes Longabaugh back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Longabaugh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Greene tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Greene lands a left hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Longabaugh misses with a body punch.
Greene has had enough of the clinch but Longabaugh keeps him there for the moment.
Longabaugh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Greene on the inside.
Harry Alonzo Longabaugh has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A nice left hand lands by Longabaugh.
Greene swings wildly with an uppercut but Longabaugh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Greene tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Longabaugh's elbow.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Longabaugh throws a head punch that misses.
Longabaugh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Longabaugh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Longabaugh misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greene has a couple of punches blocked by Longabaugh.
Longabaugh tries to throw a body punch but Greene avoids it by throwing Longabaugh back against the cage.
Greene tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Longabaugh's elbow.
Longabaugh prevents a body shot from Greene.
Longabaugh blocks an uppercut.
Longabaugh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Greene's elbow.
Longabaugh lands a body punch in the clinch.
Greene working aggressively here.
Longabaugh struggles to land a body shot inside as Greene controls his hands.
Greene misses with a short punch on the inside.
Longabaugh scores with a shoulder strike.
Greene throws a head punch that misses.
Longabaugh misses with a body punch.
Longabaugh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Greene fails to land.
Greene tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Longabaugh can't find room to land a body shot as Greene controls the action.
Greene blocks a body shot from Longabaugh.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Greene has a couple of punches blocked by Longabaugh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Longabaugh tries to throw a body punch but Greene avoids it by throwing Longabaugh back against the cage.
Longabaugh lands a nice shot to the body.
Greene tries to break the clinch but Longabaugh is controlling the position.
Longabaugh blocking some punches.
Greene tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Longabaugh throws a head punch that misses.
Longabaugh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Longabaugh lands a left hand that snaps the head of Greene backwards.
Greene lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Longabaugh.
Longabaugh lands with a right to the head.
Longabaugh lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Greene backwards.
Longabaugh tries a body shot but Greene blocks it.
Greene has a couple of punches blocked by Longabaugh.
Longabaugh misses with a punch to the body.
Longabaugh softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Longabaugh lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Greene is rocked!
Greene misses with a hook from the clinch.
Longabaugh misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Alonzo Longabaugh dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Harry Alonzo Longabaugh's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Greene walks into a jab.
Greene is still on wobbly legs! Can Longabaugh finish him?
Greene bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Longabaugh swings away with a body shot that misses
and Greene counters with a nice uppercut.
Greene slips under a jab from Longabaugh.
Greene looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Greene seems to have recovered his senses.
Greene on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Greene steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Longabaugh.
Longabaugh scores with a nice strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longabaugh tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Greene counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Greene uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Longabaugh.
Longabaugh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Longabaugh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Greene manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Greene was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Longabaugh ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Longabaugh pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little jabbing left from Greene on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Longabaugh darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Longabaugh looks to score with a jab to the body but Greene is just out of range.
Greene appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Longabaugh scores with a nice right hand.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Greene got wobbled bad by a big combination! Longabaugh presses forward with punches and knees until Greene stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Greene closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harry Alonzo Longabaugh!
A relieved looking Harry Alonzo Longabaugh 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hao Qiang (ranked 197 p4p, 366 weight class) and Ferenc Fazekas (ranked 18 p4p, 30 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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 18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hao Qiang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ferenc Fazekas!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Qiang lands a body shot.
Fazekas tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Qiang looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Qiang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fazekas manages to avoid it.
Fazekas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Qiang, as that shot connected.
It looks like Ferenc Fazekas has been cut.
Fazekas scores with a crisp jab that stopped Qiang in his tracks.
It looks like Hao Qiang has been cut.
Fazekas throws an off balance right hand
enabling Qiang to counter with a crisp jab.
Fazekas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Qiang scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice shot lands for Qiang.
A jab from Qiang finds it's way through Fazekas's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fazekas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Qiang.
Nice jab there from Qiang.
Jab, jab by Qiang - just one landing.
Fazekas takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Qiang cracks Fazekas with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice jab there from Qiang.
Qiang swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fazekas.
Qiang lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hao Qiang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Qiang moves out of range as Fazekas strikes.
Fazekas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Qiang.
Qiang cracks Fazekas with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Qiang is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Qiang lands a big head kick that sends Fazekas tumbling to the mat! Qiang takes a step backwards and waves Fazekas back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fazekas is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Qiang with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fazekas misses with a left hand
and Qiang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fazekas is still on wobbly legs! Can Qiang finish him?
Fazekas misses with a looping right.
Fazekas seems to have recovered his senses.
Fazekas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Qiang.
Qiang is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fazekas takes one to the chin there.
Qiang closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Qiang working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fazekas.
Qiang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Qiang misses with a punch on the inside.
Fazekas looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Qiang scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Qiang tries to work over Fazekas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fazekas scores with a shot to the side of Qiang's head.
Qiang throws a head punch that misses.
Qiang scores with a nice hook to the head.
A hook to the body from Qiang.
Qiang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Qiang swings wildly with an uppercut but Fazekas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Qiang lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Qiang fails to land.
Qiang swings wildly with an uppercut but Fazekas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Qiang lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Qiang on the inside.
Fazekas blocks an uppercut.
Qiang working aggressively here.
Fazekas blocks a body shot from Qiang.
Qiang digs a right hand underneath Fazekas's ribcage. Fazekas let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Qiang misses with a punch to the body.
Qiang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Qiang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fazekas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fazekas misses the shot to the body.
Fazekas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Qiang with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Qiang coming out on top.
Nice uppercut there from Qiang.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Qiang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Qiang throws a right hand that misses
letting Fazekas counter with a right hand.
Jab from Qiang.
Qiang looks to throw the jab but Fazekas is out of range.
Qiang misses with a body shot.
Qiang tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Fazekas counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Qiang throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fazekas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Qiang tries a head kick but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hao Qiang dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A bone on bone clash there as Fazekas blocks the leg kick.
Qiang misses with an uppercut.
Qiang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Qiang does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Fazekas throws a big counter head kick but Qiang avoids it with no problem.
Fazekas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Qiang.
Qiang with a jab.
Qiang misses with a wild body shot.
Qiang lands a glancing blow to the side of Fazekas's head.
Qiang lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Qiang fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fazekas checks it well.
Fazekas throws a counter combo.
Qiang misses with a left hand
and Fazekas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fazekas ducks under a wild hook from Qiang.
Fazekas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Qiang misses with a shot to the body
enabling Fazekas to counter with a crisp jab.
Hao Qiang's cut is getting worse.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fazekas lands a big uppercut and Qiang crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Qiang looks OK. Fazekas waves Qiang back to his feet!
Fazekas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Qiang throws a hook but Fazekas avoids it easily.
Fazekas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Qiang scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fazekas doesn't seem bothered though.
Qiang misses with a leg kick
and Fazekas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hao Qiang's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Good shot there by Qiang.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Qiang scores with a nice right hand.
Qiang lands with a good body shot.
Fazekas throws an overhand right that has Qiang reeling! Fazekas follows up with more punches and Qiang is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ferenc Fazekas!
A victorious Ferenc Fazekas thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lennart Hohenthal (ranked 75 p4p, 323 weight class) and Putte Ro (ranked 5 p4p, 26 weight class). Lennart Hohenthal could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Putte Ro's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lennart Hohenthal!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Putte Ro!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ro stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ro wants it to stay on the feet.
And Ro tries to counter it with a takedown but Hohenthal pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ro needs to keep his hands up - Hohenthal had a free shot at his head there.
Hohenthal lands a big right hand that sends Ro crashing to the mat! Hohenthal stays standing though and waves Ro back to his feet!
Ro is rocked!
It looks like Putte Ro has been cut.
Hohenthal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ro.
Ro is still on wobbly legs! Can Hohenthal finish him?
Hohenthal lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lennart Hohenthal!
Lennart Hohenthal retains his bantamweight title!
Lennart Hohenthal decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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