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GAMMA#1119 Wusan v Janko PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sickwat Dan (ranked 2349 p4p, 1206 weight class) and Jubei Akechi (ranked 213 p4p, 120 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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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sickwat Dan !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 24 - 0, fighting out of London, Jubei Akechi!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dan works Akechi's body with a nice hook.
Dan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Akechi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dan walks away with a smile on his face. Akechi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Akechi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Akechi throws out a counter right but Dan avoids it with no problem.
Akechi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sickwat Dan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dan misses with a double jab.
Dan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Akechi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dan shoots in and bounces Akechi off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Dan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dan wants to control from the top but Akechi keeps moving.
Dan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dan trying to move into half guard but instead Akechi has managed to sweep!
Dan pulls Akechi in close to prevent any damage.
Akechi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
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.
Dan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Akechi won't allow Dan to sweep him here.
Dan pulls Akechi in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dan 's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Akechi moves out of range as Dan strikes.
Akechi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Akechi lands with an overhand left.
Akechi moves out of range of the strikes.
Akechi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Akechi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Akechi moves away from the strike by Dan .
Akechi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Akechi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Akechi throws out the jab.
Dan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Akechi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dan misses with a right hand
and Akechi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
 It looks like Sickwat Dan has been cut.
Akechi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A slow jab from Akechi misses its intended target.
Dan tries to clinch up.
Akechi feints the counter takedown.
Dan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akechi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Dan misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Akechi struggles to land a body shot inside as Dan controls his hands.
Akechi misses with a punch on the inside.
Akechi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dan blocks an elbow strike.
Dan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sickwat Dan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sickwat Dan 's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Dan missing with a left hand there. Akechi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dan 's corner calls for a 1-2. Dan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Akechi avoids the body shot from Dan .
Dan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Akechi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dan pushes Akechi up against the cage in a clinch.
Akechi lands a body punch.
Dan misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Dan .
Dan throws a head punch that misses.
Dan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dan blocks a body shot from Akechi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dan scores with a shot to the side of Akechi's head.
Akechi struggles to land a body shot inside as Dan controls his hands.
Dan has Akechi pressed against the cage.
Dan struggles to land a body shot inside as Akechi controls his hands.
Akechi stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dan misses with the head strike.
Akechi goes for a takedown attempt but Dan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dan misses with a hook
and Dan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dan misses with a body shot.
Akechi defending well as Dan loads up on a big left hand.
It seemed like Akechi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dan 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.
Dan throws a big elbow that misses.
Akechi keeping full guard, as Dan tries to pass.
Dan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dan looking to sit in guard and control but Akechi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dan managing to control the position.
Dan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dan trying to control from half guard but Akechi is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akechi wants to improve his position but Dan is controlling well.
Dan is looking to advance position but Akechi won't allow it.
Akechi has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Dan is trying to control the action in half guard but Akechi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Akechi is looking for a sweep. Dan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Akechi is not content to let Dan control the position.
Akechi is looking to control Dan 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Akechi avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Dan is looking to stall here but Akechi recovers full guard.
Sickwat Dan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dan wants to control from the top but Akechi keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dan wants to clinch up but Akechi keeps it at a distance.
Akechi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dan avoids the body shot from Akechi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sickwat Dan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sickwat Dan '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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Akechi.
Akechi lands a jab.
Dan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Akechi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Akechi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sickwat Dan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dan throws a poor cross that misses
and Akechi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Akechi tries to clinch up.
Dan looks to score with a jab to the body but Akechi is just out of range.
Akechi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dan tries to land a front kick but Akechi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Akechi cracks Dan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dan tries to clinch
and Akechi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jubei Akechi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dan tries to clinch up
and Akechi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Dan misses its intended target.
Dan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Akechi momentarily.
Dan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Akechi trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akechi keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Dan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Akechi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dan content to control rather than advance.
Dan stalling away here and it's allowed Akechi to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akechi keeping moving, preventing Dan from controlling successfully.
Dan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Akechi can do to turn this around?
Dan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Akechi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dan manages to avoid it.
Dan throws a big shot that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dan lands in his opponent's guard.
Akechi is controlling Dan 's posture.
Akechi keeping full guard, as Dan tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akechi is adopting a defensive guard.
Dan looking to pass the guard.
Jubei Akechi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dan advances position into side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dan has knee on belly and moves into mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sickwat Dan .
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dan , winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sickwat Dan !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Kane (ranked 1572 p4p, 1766 weight class) and Owen Savage (ranked 47 p4p, 87 weight class). Savage is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Purge announcement. Chris Kane is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Good wrestling
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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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Kane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Owen Savage!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch on the inside from Kane fails to land.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Savage takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Kane.
Kane lands a right hand that snaps the head of Savage backwards.
Kane blocks an uppercut.
Kane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kane misses with an elbow over the top.
Kane prevents a body shot from Savage.
Savage has had enough of the clinch but Kane keeps him there for the moment.
Savage pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Savage.
Kane was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Savage looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Chris Kane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kane misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Savage. Kane does a little dance to reset his feet.
Savage has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Savage there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kane stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
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!
Savage is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane cracks Savage with a good jab.
Kane throws an overhand right that lands on Savage's shoulder, as Savage tries to avoid the shot.
Kane checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Savage uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kane.
Kane tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Savage thinks about the counter body kick.
Kane scores with the left hand. Savage knows he should have avoided that one.
Savage throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kane throws a shot from downtown. Savage moves away and avoids it.
Savage scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Savage jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kane moves in looking to clinch but Savage pushes him off.
Kane throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice straight punches there by Savage. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Savage.
Kane throws the left hand but Savage avoids the punch easily.
Kane's jab looks to have found its range, popping Savage under the eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice straight punches there by Kane. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kane.
Savage takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kane on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage takes a head kick and keeps coming.
 It looks like Owen Savage has been cut.
Kane looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kane has a couple of punches blocked by Savage.
Nice body punch from Kane.
Savage wants to break free but Kane has control.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kane.
Savage looks winded!
Kane lands a nice elbow.
Kane lands a body shot.
Kane digs a right hand underneath Savage's ribcage. Savage let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kane lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Savage misses with a body punch.
Kane working aggressively here.
Savage blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kane blocks a body shot from Savage.
Kane has a couple of punches blocked by Savage.
Savage tries to break free but Kane pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kane just misses with a elbow thrown towards Savage's brow.
Savage blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kane lands an elbow just above Savage 's eye.
Savage doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kane scores with a shot to the side of Savage's head.
Kane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Savage blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Savage unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A short left from Kane.
Kane swings wildly with an uppercut but Savage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good body shot from Savage.
Savage blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kane.
Savage's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kane lands a nice uppercut.
Kane scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kane throws a punch but it's blocked by Savage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kane lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kane working aggressively here.
Kane throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kane lands a nice elbow.
Savage prevents a body shot from Kane.
Savage wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kane has him pressed against the cage.
Savage misses with a body punch.
Kane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Savage tries to circle away but Kane has him pinned against the cage.
Kane lands an elbow that stopped Savage in his tracks for a moment.
Kane misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kane lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kane misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Savage trying to land knees to the body.
Kane pushes Savage back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Savage misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kane lands a damaging elbow.
That has opened up Owen Savage's cut even more.
Savage blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Kane dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Owen Savage's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Savage bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Savage moves out of range of the body kick.
Savage replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kane blocks it well.
Kane scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kane instigates a clinch.
Kane is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Savage can do to turn this around?
Kane throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kane creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kane lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Savage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kane throws a punch but it's blocked by Savage.
Savage's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kane lands with a straight right. Savage didn't see that one coming.
Savage moves out of range of the strikes.
Kane throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That kick from Savage tenderised Kane's leg. Kane is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kane thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kane throws a front kick that sends Savage stumbling back into the cage.
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!
Kane jabs Savage to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Donk. Kane catches Savage right on the button with a cross.
Savage is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane lands a nice shot to the body.
Savage slips under a jab from Kane.
Savage blocks a jab.
Savage shapes to counter with a head kick.
Kane keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kane misses with a head kick.
Savage takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kane lands the left hand.
Savage throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kane looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kane throws a shot from downtown. Savage moves away and avoids it.
Kane misses with a body punch
and Savage counters with a straight right hand.
Kane lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kane cracks Savage with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kane. Savage shrugs it off though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kane stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kane wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kane misses with a looping right.
Kane uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Savage has time to react.
Kane blocks the body kick.
We've been told by Kane's head coaches at GAMMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A slow jab from Kane misses its intended target.
Kane connects with a jab.
Kane throws a quick inside leg kick.
Savage doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A nice leg kick from Kane, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good leg kick by Kane.
Chris Kane is winning the standup battle so far.
Savage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kane jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kane fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kane. That's going to slow Savage down.
Savage feints and then cracks Kane's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kane down.
Kane tries to clinch but Savage moves out of range.
Kane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane cracks Savage with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Savage misses with a wild body shot.
Kane misses with an attempted mid kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kane looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Savage throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Savage chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kane cracks Savage with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Savage checks a leg kick.
Savage moves out of range as Kane strikes.
A head kick from Kane lands but Savage takes it in his stride.
Kane with the inside leg kick.
Kane circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kane has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kane lands a shoulder strike.
Kane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kane lands with a short shot to the head.
Savage misses with a knee to the head.
Kane misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kane has a couple of punches blocked by Savage.
Savage breaks the clinch.
Savage jabs at Kane's body.
Kane scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Savage throws a leg kick
and Kane counters with a thumping low kick.
Kane connects with a body shot that sends Savage's belly button to the back.
Kane pushes Savage up against the cage in a clinch.
Kane misses with a hook to the ribs.
Savage is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kane is keeping busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Savage dodges an elbow strike from Kane.
Savage can't break the clinch.
Kane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Kane dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Owen Savage's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Savage bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chris Kane is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kane pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Savage throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Savage on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kane bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Savage's head.
Savage closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kane counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick misses from Savage.
Savage circles away from the clinch attempt.
Savage has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kane clinches up with Savage and pushes him back against the cage.
Savage wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kane misses with an elbow strike.
Savage has had enough of the clinch but Kane keeps him there for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane lands a right hand.
Savage doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Savage goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Savage is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kane is defending well for now.
Savage lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Savage tries to circle away but Kane has him pinned against the cage.
Savage misses with a body punch.
Chris Kane has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Savage is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kane prevents Savage from breaking the clinch.
Owen Savage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage working hard to break the clinch.
Savage is trying to break free.
Savage pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kane tries to clinch but Savage is having none of it.
Savage keeps the fight on the outside.
Kane connects with a solid leg kick.
Kane moves out of range of the leg kick from Savage.
Kane lands a jab to Savage's midsection.
Savage takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A punch lands to the side of Savage 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kane clobbers Savage with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Kane finds it's target.
Kane looks to land a right hand but Savage moved out of range.
Kane gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kane lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kane prevents Savage from breaking the clinch.
Savage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kane swings wildly with an uppercut but Savage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Savage looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kane lands an elbow inside that Savage shrugs off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kane blocks a body shot from Savage.
Savage's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Savage misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Savage.
Kane avoiding damage as Savage throws knees to the body.
Kane struggles to land a body shot inside as Savage controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Savage fails to land.
Savage goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Savage unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Savage wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kane has him pressed against the cage.
Kane blocks a body shot from Savage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Kane showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kane 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Kane!
Chris Kane bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
In defeat, Owen Savage stepped up to the mic, saying 'I feel great, that was a great win for me. I'd like to thank my sponsors for making this victory possible. I'm ready for my title shot.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ham Burger (ranked 1679 p4p, 1211 weight class) and Mike Camble (ranked 214 p4p, 162 weight class). Mike Camble has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ham Burger's chin.
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18 - 12 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ham Burger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Camble!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Camble misses with a wild body shot.
Burger fails with the takedown.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Camble! But no joy.
Burger misses with a double jab
and Camble counters with a thumping low kick.
Camble displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Burger.
Camble throws a chopping leg kick but Burger manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Burger looks to score with a jab to the body but Camble is just out of range.
Burger attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Burger doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Camble lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camble slaps away a takedown attempt from Burger, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ham Burger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Camble smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ham Burger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Burger checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Burger.
Burger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Camble.
Camble checks a low kick from Burger.
Burger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Camble.
Camble slips under a jab.
Burger throws a front kick aimed at Camble's knee but Camble avoids it well.
Camble lands with a good body shot.
Burger moves out of range as Camble strikes.
The crowd cheers as Camble lands an impressive looking overhand right. Burger doesn't seem phased though.
Camble uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burger.
Camble throws a body kick that misses.
Camble throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Burger stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Camble fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Camble is looking to slow Burger down with leg kicks.
A left lands for Camble.
Mike Camble is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Camble avoids the body shot from Burger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burger shoots and misses
and Camble counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Burger throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Camble stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Camble lands a head shot.
Burger thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice inside leg kick there by Camble. That's going to slow Burger down.
Camble lands a nice leg kick that just misses Burger's sensitive parts.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Burger.
Nice defenses there by Burger.
Burger has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Burger there as he acknowledges the shot.
Burger lands the left hand.
Burger misses with a jab to the body
and Camble counters with a straight right hand.
Burger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Camble punishes Burger's body with a nice straight punch.
Burger lands with a nice body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camble lands a slapping body shot.
A big right from Burger misses.
Burger shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Camble trying to control from the bottom.
Burger not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Camble manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Camble keeping full guard, as Burger tries to pass.
Camble is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Camble managing to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burger wants to control from the top but Camble keeps moving.
Camble tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Camble controls Burger momentarily but Burger frees himself.
Burger throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Camble tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Camble dominated that round.
That's time! Burger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Camble waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burger.
Camble moves out of range as Burger strikes.
Camble appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mike Camble seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Burger shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Camble has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Camble lands a head kick!
Camble throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Burger tries for a takedown but Camble sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Burger connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Camble's hands.
Camble lands a jab to the head.
A punch combination from Camble misses.
Burger throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Camble tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Burger is in Camble's guard.
Camble managing to control the position.
Burger lands a couple of elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burger postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Camble is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Burger throws a big elbow that misses.
Camble has Burger pulled in close to control his posture.
Camble not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Burger works over Camble with some ground and pound from guard.
Camble pulls Burger in to control the position.
Burger throws a big right hand that misses.
Camble is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Burger throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burger in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Camble trying to keep a closed guard but Burger is proving a slippery customer.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Burger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Camble is keeping the position for now.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Camble delivers a nice body kick.
A shot to the liver by Camble. Beautiful body shot.
Camble uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burger.
Camble is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Burger with a body shot.
Burger takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Burger misses with an uppercut
and Burger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Burger has his takedown stuffed
and Camble counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ham Burger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camble ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burger moves away.
Camble scores with a nice strike.
Burger lands a head shot.
Burger darts in looking for a takedown but Camble gets double underhooks and turns Burger into the cage.
Camble stops a takedown attempt from Burger.
Camble misses with the head strike.
Camble lands a hook that snaps the head of Burger backwards.
Camble scores with a nice hook to the head.
Burger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Burger fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Camble only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Burger shoots for a takedown but Camble saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Burger on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Camble. Camble obviously looking to wear him down.
Camble avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Camble as he connects with a hook.
Camble keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camble scores with a nice strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Camble does it's job there.
Camble chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Camble uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burger.
Burger takes a swing at Camble's ribcage but misses.
Camble lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Burger takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Burger gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Burger on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Camble. Camble obviously looking to wear him down.
Burger misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Decent striking displayed by Camble there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Camble showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Burger has taken the fight to the clinch.
Burger lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Camble regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Burger.
Camble wants to sweep but no luck.
Burger trying to control the position from guard on top but Camble is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burger lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Burger accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camble looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Burger lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Burger avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Camble looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camble has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Burger can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Burger trying to control but Camble is working from the bottom.
Burger in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Camble is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Camble is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Burger trying to control the position from guard on top but Camble is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burger preventing the sweep.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Camble misses with a looping right.
Burger shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Camble pinned against the cage. Camble gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Burger looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Burger checks the leg kick.
Camble fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Burger checks it well.
Ham Burger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camble throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Burger fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Camble clobbers Burger with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Burger shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Camble but Camble pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Burger darts in looking for a takedown but Camble gets double underhooks and turns Burger into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ham Burger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Camble tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Camble tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Camble struggles to land a body shot inside as Burger controls his hands.
Camble working aggressively here.
Burger is pushing Camble up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Burger is trying to drag Camble to the mat but Camble just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Camble tries to break free but Burger pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camble misses with a hook to the ribs.
Burger drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Camble gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Camble breaks from the clinch.
Mike Camble is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Burger closes the distance looking to clinch
and Camble counters with a good, hard body kick but Burger shrugs it off.
Camble clobbers Burger with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Camble cracks Burger with an open hand slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Camble lands with a right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Camble showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Burger.
Burger tries for a takedown but Camble sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Burger misses with a wild body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Camble comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Camble winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Camble!
Mike Camble took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quentain Martell (ranked 247 p4p, 522 weight class) and Vinicius Tonioli (ranked 33 p4p, 70 weight class). Martell kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is I Pledge Allegiance (Nate Dogg ft. Pharoahe Monch). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
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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 New York, Quentain Martell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vinicius Tonioli!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Atkins and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tonioli misses with a head kick.
Tonioli lands a jab to the head.
A swing and a miss from Tonioli.
It looked like Martell was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Martell ducks under a wild hook from Tonioli.
A big right from Tonioli misses.
Tonioli throws a body shot but no joy.
Martell on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonioli thuds a left hand into Martell's body.
Tonioli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Martell closes the distance and clinches up with Tonioli, looking for a takedown. Martell pushes Tonioli against the cage but Tonioli circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonioli lands an overhand right.
Tonioli stuffs the takedown attempt from Martell. Martell gets slowly back to his feet.
Tonioli 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.
Martell misses with a takedown
and Tonioli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quentain Martell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martell lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Vinicius Tonioli has been cut.
Martell looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Tonioli!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tonioli is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Martell asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Tonioli wants to control but Martell postures up.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tonioli parries the strikes from Martell easily there. Martell is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Tonioli to escape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tonioli wants to control but Martell postures up.
Tonioli is looking for a sweep.
Martell landing a few strikes.
Martell tries to move into full mount but can't pass Tonioli's legs.
Tonioli tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Martell wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Martell creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Tonioli tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tonioli struggling a bit here.
Tonioli is trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonioli is trying to control Martell's posture but Martell avoids it.
Tonioli tries to buck Martell off but Martell is having none of it.
Tonioli is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The strikes coming from Martell are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Martell trying to control the action but Tonioli is working from the bottom.
Martell working away.
Martell cracks Tonioli with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Martell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tonioli keeps working.
Martell looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Tonioli is avoiding damage well.
Martell tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tonioli takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Tonioli is looking for a sweep.
Tonioli manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Tonioli trying to hold on to Martell's head to control him but Martell postures up.
Tonioli is positioning himself well to prevent Martell advancing to mount.
Martell working Tonioli over with strikes.
Martell is looking to advance position but Tonioli won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tonioli is trying to stand.
Martell is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Martell trying to mount his opponent but Tonioli defends it.
Martell moves into full mount! Tonioli won't be happy about that!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Quentain Martell will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vinicius Tonioli's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tonioli closes the distance and pushes Martell back into the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Martell.
Tonioli is pressed up against the cage. Martell has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tonioli down to the mat. Tonioli avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tonioli throws out a loose jab but Martell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tonioli looks to land a left hand but Martell moved out of range nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Martell on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Martell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonioli keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tonioli avoids the head kick by Martell.
Martell sets himself, and Tonioli steps forward looking for the clinch! Martell avoids it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martell takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Martell slips under a jab.
Tonioli swings for the body but Martell moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Martell misses the target.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tonioli enables Martell to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tonioli manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Martell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Martell passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Martell wants to control but Tonioli is keeping him busy.
Tonioli tries to buck Martell off but Martell is having none of it.
Tonioli sneaks back into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tonioli is refusing to be controlled, as Martell sits in half guard.
Tonioli is looking to improve his position.
Martell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tonioli keeps working.
Tonioli wants to get back to full guard.
Martell lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tonioli kicks Martell off and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Tonioli.
Martell looks for a takedown but Tonioli sprawls well.
Tonioli looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quentain Martell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martell defending well as Tonioli loads up on a big left hand.
Tonioli drives through and clinches with Martell against the cage.
Tonioli misses with a punch to the body.
Tonioli scores with a shot to the side of Martell's head.
Martell wants a takedown but no success here.
A shot in the inside from Tonioli.
Martell tries to score a body lock takedown but Tonioli shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Martell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tonioli gets underhooks to prevent Martell's takedown attempt.
Tonioli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tonioli lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Martell.
Tonioli misses with a hook from the clinch.
Martell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tonioli backwards.
Tonioli lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tonioli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Martell goes for a takedown attempt but Tonioli pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tonioli misses with a wild body shot.
Martell looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tonioli throws a lazy right hand but Martell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Martell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tonioli.
It looked like Martell wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tonioli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Martell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tonioli pinned against the cage. Tonioli gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vinicius Tonioli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vinicius Tonioli's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Tonioli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Martell has closed the distance and engaged Tonioli in a clinch.
Martell looking to slow down the pace here.
Tonioli working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Martell goes for a takedown attempt but Tonioli pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Martell dodges the punch combination from Tonioli.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martell gets a takedown into half guard.
Tonioli kicks off Martell and gets to his feet.
Tonioli has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonioli closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Tonioli.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tonioli.
Martell is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tonioli gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Martell has hold of one of Tonioli's legs. Tonioli is fighting the takedown attempt but Martell gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Martell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tonioli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tonioli is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Martell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Quentain Martell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Martell wants to get back to full guard but Tonioli has mounted him!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tonioli content just to control the position here.
Tonioli looking to control but Martell is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tonioli controlling from the full mount.
Tonioli prevents Martell from getting the reversal.
Martell sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Martell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martell moves into full guard.
Martell wants to sweep here but Tonioli controlling him for the moment.
Martell is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Vinicius Tonioli seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tonioli lands a big head kick that sends Martell tumbling to the mat! Tonioli takes a step backwards and waves Martell back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Quentain Martell has been cut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Martell.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quentain Martell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tonioli looks to land a combination but Martell avoids it well.
Tonioli stuffs the takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vinicius Tonioli comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tonioli has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinicius Tonioli!
After the big win, Vinicius Tonioli made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors 30th Century Beer Store and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Giant Benandonner (ranked 281 p4p, 688 weight class) and Henry Dustfinger (ranked 20 p4p, 40 weight class). Dustfinger is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Bull Rider- Johnny Cash. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Giant Benandonner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Henry Dustfinger!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Dustfinger misses its intended target.
Dustfinger 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.
Benandonner throws a big shot that misses.
Benandonner moves forwards but Dustfinger connects with a nice, crisp jab.
It looks like Giant Benandonner has been cut.
Benandonner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dustfinger throws out the jab.
Benandonner throwing a counter right hand but Dustfinger manages to avoid it.
Benandonner lands a right hook to the body.
Dustfinger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Benandonner throws out the jab.
Dustfinger let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nice defenses there by Benandonner.
Dustfinger misses with an uppercut. Benandonner saw that one coming.
Dustfinger lands with an overhand left.
Dustfinger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Benandonner thuds a left hand into Dustfinger's body.
Benandonner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dustfinger.
Dustfinger throws a hook but Benandonner blocks it.
Dustfinger on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dustfinger. Benandonner does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Dustfinger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dustfinger misses with a straight left.
Benandonner takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dustfinger misses with a hook
and Benandonner counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Henry Dustfinger has been cut.
Benandonner wants to land a leg kick but Dustfinger is out of range.
A big right from Dustfinger misses.
Dustfinger avoids the body shot from Benandonner.
Benandonner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Benandonner misses with a body punch
and Dustfinger counters with a thumping low kick.
Benandonner lands a jab to Dustfinger's midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dustfinger. Benandonner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Benandonner moves out of range of the strikes.
Benandonner was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Benandonner fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dustfinger looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dustfinger scores with a nice right hand.
Dustfinger bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Benandonner's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dustfinger looks to land a right hand but Benandonner moved out of range.
Dustfinger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Giant Benandonner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benandonner connects with a nice looking jab.
Dustfinger walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Benandonner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Benandonner lands with a nice body punch.
Dustfinger misses with an uppercut.
Benandonner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dustfinger walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Good exchange - Dustfinger coming out on top.
Dustfinger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Benandonner misses with a hook. Dustfinger ducked under it nicely.
Benandonner lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dustfinger's sensitive parts.
Benandonner misses with a jab to the body
and Dustfinger counters with a stiff right hand.
Dustfinger misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benandonner takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A head kick from Benandonner lands but Dustfinger takes it in his stride.
Benandonner throws out a powerful jab.
 Dustfinger is rocked!
Nice shot by Benandonner.
Dustfinger is still on wobbly legs! Can Benandonner finish him?
Benandonner fakes the leg kick and cracks Dustfinger in the body.
Dustfinger looks winded!
Dustfinger takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dustfinger stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Benandonner.
Benandonner fakes the body blow, causing Dustfinger to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Dustfinger goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Giant Benandonner!
An out of breath Giant Benandonner thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Henry Dustfinger had this to say: 'Awww Hell!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bora Khan (ranked 372 p4p, 55 weight class) and Nikolai Ignatiev (ranked 44 p4p, 10 weight class). Khan comes to the cage accompanied by Tim McGraw - Live Like You Were Dying. Ignatiev is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Beats That. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 35 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bora Khan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Nikolai Ignatiev!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ignatiev misses the shot to the body.
Khan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ignatiev. Ignatiev obviously looking to wear him down.
Khan 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.
Khan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A jab from Khan finds it's way through Ignatiev's defenses.
Khan misses with a body shot.
Khan throws a leg kick but Ignatiev sees it coming and moves out of range.
Khan jabs Ignatiev to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ignatiev looks to score with a jab to the body but Khan is just out of range.
A nice leg kick from Khan, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ignatiev slips under a jab.
Ignatiev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Khan lands a really nice looking cross but Ignatiev seems unphased.
Khan sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Khan avoids the body shot from Ignatiev.
Khan motions for Ignatiev to come forward. Khan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A clash of legs there as Khan blocks the low kick.
Khan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ignatiev.
A low kick from Khan is predictable there
and Ignatiev counters with an outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Khan scores with a decent looking hook.
Khan misses with a low kick.
Ignatiev appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Khan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ignatiev counters with a leg kick.
Ignatiev avoids the body shot from Khan.
An inside leg kick from Khan misses.
Ignatiev with a nice calf kick.
Ignatiev throws a hook to the side of Khan's head but Khan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ignatiev looks to land a right hand but Khan moved out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Khan.
Ignatiev bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Khan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Khan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ignatiev swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Khan.
Ignatiev tries to score with a low kick but Khan moves his leg out of the way.
Khan throws a low kick, looking for Ignatiev's leg but Ignatiev calmly moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ignatiev throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ignatiev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Khan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan slips under a jab.
Khan looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ignatiev throws a jab when Khan was well out of range.
Ignatiev jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ignatiev takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ignatiev blocks a leg kick.
Ignatiev tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Khan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ignatiev is out of range and Khan settles back down.
Khan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ignatiev looks for the body kick but Khan saw that one coming.
Khan misses with a looping left.
Crunch! Ignatiev slams his shin into Khan's torso.
Ignatiev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Khan was well out of range. Poor timing from Ignatiev.
Khan misses the shot to the body.
Khan tried to score with a low kick but Ignatiev checks it.
Ignatiev throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Khan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bora Khan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ignatiev checks it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ignatiev moves out of range of the leg kick from Khan.
Ignatiev works Khan's body with a nice hook.
A low kick lands for Khan.
Ignatiev on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Khan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ignatiev checks a leg kick.
Ignatiev bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ignatiev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khan.
Khan checks a leg kick.
Khan misses with a wild body shot.
Ignatiev misses the jab.
Ignatiev wants to slow Khan down by chopping away at his legs.
A shot to the body from Khan misses
and Ignatiev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ignatiev misses with a low kick.
A big left from Ignatiev misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Khan crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ignatiev - the referee stops the clock and Khan gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ignatiev. Khan manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Khan throws a low kick but Ignatiev moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Ignatiev blocks the low kick.
Ignatiev misses with an uppercut. Khan saw that one coming.
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!
Khan misses with a straight left.
Ignatiev swinging wildly here.
Khan tried to counter with a leg kick but Ignatiev avoided it.
Ignatiev tries to move into range but Khan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
An inside leg kick from Ignatiev misses.
Ignatiev checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice straight punches there by Khan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Khan.
Khan throws a hook to the side of Ignatiev's head but Ignatiev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Khan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ignatiev scores with a nice head shot.
Khan blocks a jab.
Khan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ignatiev was well out of range. Poor timing from Khan.
Ignatiev walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Khan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ignatiev throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nikolai Ignatiev will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ignatiev misses with a body shot.
Khan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ignatiev.
Ignatiev changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Khan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ignatiev catches Khan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ignatiev scores with a hook to the body. Khan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Khan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ignatiev.
Khan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ignatiev manages to avoid it.
Khan tried to score with a low kick but Ignatiev checks it.
Khan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Khan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ignatiev manages to avoid it.
Khan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan throws an overhand right that lands on Ignatiev's shoulder, as Ignatiev tries to avoid the shot.
Khan misses with a hook. Ignatiev ducked under it nicely.
Ignatiev pivots, looking for a leg kick but Khan is out of range and Ignatiev settles back down.
Ignatiev slips a jab and a cross from Khan.
Khan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Ignatiev checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ignatiev! But no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Khan scores with a nice right hand.
Khan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ignatiev digs a good hook to Khan's body.
Khan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ignatiev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Khan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Khan misses with a hook.
Khan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ignatiev.
Ignatiev tries to move into range but Khan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Khan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Ignatiev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ignatiev throws a body punch but Khan moves out of range.
Ignatiev tries to land a leg kick but Khan saw it coming and moves away.
Khan looks to land a right hand but Ignatiev moved out of range.
A jab from Ignatiev misses.
Ignatiev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Khan.
Ignatiev defending well as Khan loads up on a big left hand.
Nikolai Ignatiev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ignatiev misses with an uppercut. Khan saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ignatiev throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
An inside leg kick lands from Ignatiev.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good work by Ignatiev as he checks the leg kick.
Khan misses with a double jab.
Ignatiev now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ignatiev throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ignatiev throws out a loose jab but Khan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khan moves out of range of the leg kick from Ignatiev.
Some bone on bone action there as Ignatiev checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Khan avoids the head kick by Ignatiev.
Ignatiev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Khan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ignatiev misses with a body kick.
Ignatiev blocks a jab.
Ignatiev misses with a looping right.
Khan has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ignatiev.
Ignatiev scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Khan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Ignatiev 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Khan misses with a wild body shot.
Khan will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A jab from Khan does it's job there.
Khan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ignatiev is out of range and Khan settles back down.
Nice uppercut there from Khan.
Ignatiev on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ignatiev takes a swing at Khan's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Ignatiev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Ignatiev backs away, Khan returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ignatiev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Khan misses the target.
Khan throws a hook but Ignatiev avoids it easily.
Ignatiev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ignatiev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ignatiev checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
It seemed like Ignatiev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Khan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ignatiev throws a shot to the body.
Khan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ignatiev avoids the body shot from Khan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ignatiev missing with a left hand there. Khan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Khan lands with a shot to the body.
Khan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ignatiev manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Ignatiev misses the target.
Khan avoids a kick to the body.
Khan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Khan tried to score with a low kick but Ignatiev checks it.
Ignatiev flicks out a counter leg kick but Khan steps away.
Khan walks into a jab.
Ignatiev looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ignatiev moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ignatiev moves out of range of the leg kick from Khan.
Ignatiev throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ignatiev on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Khan lands a slapping body shot.
Khan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ignatiev misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bora Khan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Khan swings for the body but Ignatiev moves out of range.
Khan slips under a jab from Ignatiev.
Khan fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ignatiev just manages to avoid it.
Khan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ignatiev misses with a straight left.
Ignatiev connects with a body shot that sends Khan's belly button to the back.
Khan moves away from the strike by Ignatiev.
Ignatiev throws a body punch but Khan moves out of range.
Khan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Khan lands a jab to the nose.
Khan throws a shot from downtown. Ignatiev moves away and avoids it.
Ignatiev scores with a kick to the body.
Khan defending well as Ignatiev loads up on a big left hand.
Khan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Khan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatiev misses with an uppercut.
Khan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ignatiev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Khan with a nice calf kick.
Ignatiev throws the left hand but Khan avoids the punch easily.
Ignatiev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Khan was well out of range. Poor timing from Ignatiev.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ignatiev lunges at Khan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Khan's hand.
Khan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ignatiev's head backwards.
Khan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ignatiev is able to avoid easily.
Ignatiev swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Khan counter with a right hand.
Ignatiev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ignatiev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ignatiev lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ignatiev.
Khan throwing a counter right hand but Ignatiev manages to avoid it.
Ignatiev takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ignatiev slips a jab from Khan.
Ignatiev is trying to counter with his kicks.
Ignatiev looks to throw the jab but Khan is out of range.
Ignatiev cracks a nice hook into Khan's ribs.
Ignatiev looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ignatiev scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Ignatiev misses its intended target.
Ignatiev on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan lands with a shot to the body.
Khan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ignatiev manages to avoid it.
Ignatiev misses with a straight left.
Khan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ignatiev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ignatiev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ignatiev misses with a straight right.
Ignatiev takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Khan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ignatiev takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ignatiev with a nice cross.
Khan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Khan throws a hook but Ignatiev blocks it.
A shot to the liver by Khan. Beautiful body shot.
A swing and a miss from Ignatiev.
Ignatiev has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Khan lands a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ignatiev takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ignatiev throws a body punch but Khan moves out of range.
Ignatiev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Khan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ignatiev is trying to counter with his kicks.
A bone on bone clash there as Ignatiev blocks the leg kick.
Ignatiev misses with a looping left.
Ignatiev slips a straight right by Khan.
Khan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ignatiev.
Ignatiev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Khan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ignatiev checks it well.
Ignatiev throws a leg kick that misses.
Khan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ignatiev. Ignatiev circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ignatiev connects with a single shot there.
Khan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ignatiev jabs at Khan's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ignatiev looks to land a body kick but Khan moved away.
Ignatiev avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ignatiev looks to score with a jab to the body but Khan is just out of range.
Ignatiev misses with an uppercut. Khan saw that one coming.
Khan throws a big shot that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ignatiev lands a right hook to the body.
Khan tries to score with a low kick but Ignatiev moves his leg out of the way.
Ignatiev checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Khan wants to slow Ignatiev down by chopping away at his legs.
Ignatiev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ignatiev misses with a straight left.
Khan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Khan scores with a jab. Ignatiev acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Khan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ignatiev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A quick step to the side and Khan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ignatiev connects with a leg kick.
Ignatiev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Khan was well out of range. Poor timing from Ignatiev.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nikolai Ignatiev.
Well Ignatiev 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolai Ignatiev!
An out of breath Nikolai Ignatiev thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Glen Hoddle (ranked 84 p4p, 672 weight class) and Zabit Magomedov (ranked 14 p4p, 88 weight class). Zabit Magomedov 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Glen Hoddle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 18 - 1, fighting out of London, Zabit Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedov throws a jab but it's blocked by Hoddle.
Magomedov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hoddle misses with a series of wild punches.
Magomedov throws out a leg kick but Hoddle moves out of range and Magomedov only half commits.
Hoddle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Magomedov slips a jab from Hoddle.
It seemed like Magomedov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hoddle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A shot to the liver by Hoddle. Beautiful body shot.
Magomedov looks to land a left hand but Hoddle moved out of range nicely.
Magomedov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hoddle looks to land a body kick but Magomedov moved away.
Hoddle drives through with a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hoddle postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hoddle is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov looking to control.
Magomedov looking for a sweep. Not yet Magomedov, not yet.
Hoddle is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoddle is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hoddle preventing the sweep.
Magomedov trying to keep a closed guard but Hoddle is proving a slippery customer.
Hoddle postures up in Magomedov's guard and throws a big left but Magomedov blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hoddle accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hoddle throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Hoddle from controlling successfully.
Hoddle is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Magomedov looking to control.
Hoddle with a nice head shot there.
Hoddle stopping the sweep attempt from Magomedov.
Hoddle landing with the ground and pound.
It looks like Zabit Magomedov has been cut.
Hoddle showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hoddle is working Magomedov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoddle is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hoddle looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Hoddle working some strikes from top position.
Hoddle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Magomedov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Magomedov keeping moving, preventing Hoddle from controlling successfully.
Magomedov trying to control the position.
Hoddle postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hoddle lands a couple of elbows.
Hoddle chips away with some ground and pound.
Hoddle wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Magomedov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hoddle pushing down on Magomedov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hoddle not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hoddle working the head and body with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoddle not doing much here.
Magomedov wants to control but Hoddle is keeping busy.
Hoddle working over Magomedov with some ground and pound. Magomedov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That has opened up Zabit Magomedov's cut even more.
Magomedov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hoddle.
Magomedov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hoddle.
Hoddle thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Magomedov's head.
Hoddle drops an elbow to the side of Magomedov's head.
Hoddle thows a huge punch but Magomedov dodges it nicely.
Hoddle throwing shots but Magomedov is blocking nicely.
Hoddle content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hoddle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magomedov keeps working.
Hoddle sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Magomedov defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Hoddle.
Hoddle landing with the ground and pound.
Hoddle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hoddle throws a big right hand that misses.
Hoddle trying to control the position from guard on top but Magomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hoddle throwing strikes from guard but Magomedov blocks nicely.
Hoddle with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hoddle working some strikes from top position.
Magomedov looking to control.
Hoddle scoring with punches to the head and body.
The cut above Zabit Magomedov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Zabit Magomedov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Glen Hoddle!
In his post fight interview, Glen Hoddle started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Hanson (ranked 112 p4p, 205 weight class) and Leon Smith (ranked 17 p4p, 28 weight class). Hanson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Subcouds - on red. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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BJJ Red Belt
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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 17 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, David Hanson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Leon Smith!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Hanson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hanson seems to be working for a kimura but Smith defends the submission attempt.
Hanson trying to mount his opponent but Smith defends it.
Hanson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Smith looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanson wants to work for an arm triangle but Smith is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hanson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Smith is defending against the submission attempts here by Hanson.
Smith has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Hanson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Smith sees it coming and defends easily.
Hanson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hanson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hanson throwing shots but Smith is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Smith is trying to stand.
Hanson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hanson with the ground and pound but Smith uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Hanson wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Smith is looking to stand up but Hanson isn't so interested in that idea.
Hanson throws a big elbow that misses.
Smith has his feet on Hanson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Smith scores with a nice strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanson goes for a double leg but Smith avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Smith continues to drive forward.
Hanson manages to pull guard.
Hanson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Hanson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Smith passes into half guard.
Hanson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Hanson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hanson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hanson is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanson gets full guard.
Hanson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.
Hanson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Smith uses it to pass to side control.
Hanson is trying to work for a sweep but Smith has mounted him!
Hanson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hanson is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hanson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hanson tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Smith has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Hanson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that David Hanson will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Hanson goes for a double leg but Smith avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Smith continues to drive forward.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Hanson.
Smith pushes Hanson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Hanson.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hanson is looking for a takedown.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hanson obliges.
Hanson pulls guard successfully.
Hanson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hanson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Smith preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Smith passes into half guard.
Hanson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanson wants to sweep but Smith has passed to side control!
Smith decides to stand up, so the ref orders Hanson to his feet.
Smith gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hanson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Smith pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Hanson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith pushes Hanson up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Hanson.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hanson backwards.
Hanson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hanson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Smith avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hanson wants a takedown but no success here.
Hanson tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hansons head.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hanson drags the fight down to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hanson has an active guard here but Smith has managed to pass into half guard.
Smith is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Smith decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
A jab from Smith misses.
Hanson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A right-left combo lands from Smith.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hanson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smith's waist but Smith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hanson off to one side.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith throws a hook but Hanson avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith tries to land a front kick but Hanson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Smith throws a body kick that misses
and Hanson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Smith's guard.
Hanson throwing strikes but missing.
Hanson tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
Hanson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Smith manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hanson has Smith in his guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hanson throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leon Smith 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! This is the final round!
Smith jabs Hanson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Smith lands a really nice looking cross but Hanson seems unphased.
Smith misses with a kick to the body.
Hanson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Smith throws a front kick that sends Hanson stumbling back into the cage.
Hanson slips a straight right by Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hanson dives in for a single leg takedown but Smith sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Hanson backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith presses Hanson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Hanson.
A right hook to the body lands for Smith.
Leon Smith seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Smith lands an uppercut.
Smith lands an uppercut.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Hanson avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith working aggressively here.
Hanson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hanson is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Smith reverses the position - he's now on top in Hanson's guard.
Hanson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smith manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Smith manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Hanson wants to hit a sweep here but Smith passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hanson there!
Hanson is looking to improve his position but Smith isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Smith stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smith wants it to stay on the feet.
Smith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hanson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Hanson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith looks to clinch
and Hanson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hanson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Smith is just riding it out for now. Hanson eventually gives up the hold.
Hanson is looking for a kimura but Smith is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hanson to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanson is working for a kimura but Smith is defending it quite comfortably.
Hanson prevents Smith from standing back up.
Hanson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Smith is trying to stand up here but Hanson is controlling him well.
Smith is defending against the submission attempts here by Hanson.
Hanson is trying to work for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leon Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Smith has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leon Smith!
Leon Smith managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Knock Out Clothing, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cormac McCarthy (ranked 4 p4p, 159 weight class) and Vinicius Honorio (ranked 1 p4p, 26 weight class). Honorio has chosen Through the Darkness by Vinicius Honorio as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cormac McCarthy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vinicius Honorio!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Honorio lands a jab-cross combination.
Honorio lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McCarthy at a distance.
Honorio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCarthy 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.
Honorio is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McCarthy moves forwards but Honorio connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A momentary lapse in concentration from McCarthy enables Honorio to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. McCarthy manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Honorio wants to pass the guard but McCarthy is keeping the position.
Honorio trying to control the position from guard on top but McCarthy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Honorio missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Honorio has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Rough House. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Honorio postures up and lands a big shot to McCarthy's brow.
Honorio has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Honorio looking to sit in guard and control but McCarthy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCarthy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy wants to pass the guard but Honorio is keeping the position.
McCarthy wants to control from the top but Honorio keeps moving.
McCarthy sitting in guard here, content to control.
McCarthy wants to control from the top but Honorio keeps moving.
Honorio tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Honorio seems keen to control McCarthy's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McCarthy's corner is telling him to maintain position.
McCarthy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Honorio swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McCarthy slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
You can see the frustration on Honorio's face as McCarthy controls the position.
Honorio is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCarthy throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Honorio works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy not doing much here.
Honorio blocking the ground and pound attempt from McCarthy.
McCarthy performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Honorio wants to improve his position but McCarthy is controlling well.
McCarthy is looking to take a break and control but Honorio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
Honorio works his way to full guard. Good work.
McCarthy looking to pass the guard.
Honorio keeping moving, preventing McCarthy from controlling successfully.
McCarthy working some strikes from top position.
McCarthy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Honorio is keeping the position for now.
McCarthy trying to control the position from guard on top but Honorio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCarthy throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Honorio is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Honorio stuffs the takedown.
Honorio comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vinicius Honorio dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
McCarthy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A jab from Honorio does it's job there.
Honorio fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McCarthy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Honorio fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McCarthy on the side of the head.
McCarthy misses with an uppercut
letting Honorio counter with a right hand.
Vinicius Honorio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCarthy takes a swing at Honorio's ribcage but misses.
Honorio scores with a jab to the body.
Honorio takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Honorio dives in and scores a takedown into McCarthy's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Honorio throwing strikes from guard but McCarthy blocks nicely.
Honorio controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Honorio won't allow McCarthy to sweep him here.
Honorio throws a strike but McCarthy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Honorio is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McCarthy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vinicius Honorio has got the better of the ground game so far.
Honorio bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McCarthy's guard.
Honorio trying to control but McCarthy is working from the bottom.
Honorio throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McCarthy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Honorio missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Honorio working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Honorio wants to control from the top but McCarthy keeps moving.
McCarthy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Honorio wants to control from the top but McCarthy keeps moving.
Honorio preventing the sweep.
Honorio cracks McCarthy with a solid left hand.
Honorio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCarthy is keeping the position for now.
Honorio trying to control but McCarthy is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Honorio postures up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A right-left combo lands from Honorio.
McCarthy ducks under a wild hook from Honorio.
Good exchange - Honorio coming out on top.
McCarthy stuffs the takedown attempt from Honorio. Honorio gets slowly back to his feet.
Honorio throws an off balance right hand
and Honorio takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Honorio bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McCarthy's head backwards.
Vinicius Honorio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McCarthy throws a body punch but Honorio moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Honorio misses
letting McCarthy counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Honorio throws a shot from downtown. McCarthy moves away and avoids it.
McCarthy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Honorio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCarthy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Honorio jabs at McCarthy's body.
Decent striking displayed by Honorio there.
Honorio misses with a takedown attempt
and McCarthy counters with a nice body shot.
McCarthy dodges the punch combination from Honorio.
Honorio looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
McCarthy is controlling Honorio's posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vinicius Honorio 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!
Honorio throws the left hand but McCarthy avoids the punch easily.
McCarthy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Honorio throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Honorio fails with a takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from McCarthy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Honorio misses with a wild body shot.
McCarthy throwing a counter right hand but Honorio manages to avoid it.
Honorio swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McCarthy.
McCarthy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Honorio was well out of range. Poor timing from McCarthy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Honorio misses with a left hand
and McCarthy counters with a nice uppercut.
Honorio scores with a jab to the head.
Honorio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Honorio throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Honorio looks for a takedown but McCarthy sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Honorio throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Honorio shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McCarthy sprawls well. McCarthy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Honorio gets slowly back to his feet.
Cormac McCarthy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vinicius Honorio.
Honorio has a takedown stuffed.
Honorio missing with a left hand there. McCarthy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Honorio throws a right hand that McCarthy ducks under and follows up with a left that McCarthy also avoids with ease.
A counter left hand to the body from McCarthy misses its target.
McCarthy doesn't manage to clinch there - Honorio circles away.
Honorio swings for the body but McCarthy moves out of range.
McCarthy is looking to counter punch.
McCarthy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Honorio darts in looking for a takedown but McCarthy gets double underhooks and turns Honorio into the cage.
McCarthy is looking to counter punch.
Honorio fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McCarthy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Honorio swings away with a body shot that misses
letting McCarthy counter with a right hand.
Honorio works over McCarthy's head and body with a nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Honorio throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McCarthy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Honorio thinking.
Honorio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Honorio lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McCarthy circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Honorio shoots for a takedown but McCarthy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Honorio misses with a straight right.
Honorio shoots for a double leg takedown but McCarthy sprawls well. He's pushed Honorio's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Honorio fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McCarthy avoids it really well and circles away.
McCarthy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Honorio has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McCarthy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McCarthy scores with a shot to the side of Honorio's head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Honorio as McCarthy tries to tie him up.
McCarthy stops a takedown attempt from Honorio.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy tries to stall but Honorio uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McCarthy is trying to force a seperation but Honorio has the dominant position.
McCarthy is trying to break the clinch but Honorio is controlling him.
McCarthy taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
McCarthy scores with a shot to the side of Honorio's head.
McCarthy tries to circle away but Honorio has him pinned against the cage.
Honorio drops down looking for an ankle pick but McCarthy pulls his leg out and moves away.
Honorio drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
McCarthy sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCarthy trying to control but Honorio postures up.
McCarthy tries to roll over but Honorio keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Vinicius Honorio just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McCarthy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Honorio.
A big left from McCarthy misses.
McCarthy throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Honorio changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. McCarthy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
McCarthy struggling a bit here.
Honorio creates some space and throws a big elbow, but McCarthy sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Honorio tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy manages to get back to half guard.
McCarthy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as McCarthy holds on and takes a little breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Honorio.
Honorio loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Honorio trying to control the position from guard on top but McCarthy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Honorio looking to pass the guard.
McCarthy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Honorio trying to control the position from guard on top but McCarthy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
McCarthy pulls Honorio in to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Honorio swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McCarthy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McCarthy slips a straight right by Honorio.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCarthy. Honorio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Honorio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Honorio tries to bum rush McCarthy with a series of wild strikes but McCarthy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Honorio manages to get an easy takedown there - catching McCarthy on his heels. He'll look to pass McCarthy's guard now, I'm sure.
McCarthy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Honorio is looking to control McCarthy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Honorio avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Honorio wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Honorio tries to get to full guard but McCarthy has control of the leg.
McCarthy is keen to just control but Honorio is a slippery customer.
Honorio wants to improve his position but McCarthy is controlling well.
McCarthy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Honorio trying to control here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCarthy throws a body shot but no joy.
Honorio jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Honorio scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Vinicius Honorio will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! McCarthy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Honorio lands a right hook to the body.
Cormac McCarthy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Honorio bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Honorio wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McCarthy, who protects the arm well.
Honorio sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but McCarthy is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Honorio goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, McCarthy has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Honorio but great work by McCarthy.
Honorio is trying to escape the position but McCarthy is controlling the position.
Honorio is not content to let McCarthy control the position.
Sloppy strikes there by McCarthy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Honorio is not content to let McCarthy control the position.
McCarthy grinds an elbow into Honorio's temple.
You can see the frustration on Honorio's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McCarthy has control of an arm but Honorio manages to advance to McCarthy's back!
Honorio throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Honorio lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Honorio has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Honorio's arms.
McCarthy tries to escape but Honorio has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
McCarthy preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Honorio.
Honorio trying to control momentarily.
Honorio is looking for a rear naked choke here but McCarthy reverses the position brilliantly into Honorio's guard!
Honorio avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy throwing strikes but missing.
Honorio working a defensive guard here.
McCarthy connects with a couple of short punches.
McCarthy trying to control the position from guard on top but Honorio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCarthy stopping the sweep attempt from Honorio.
McCarthy postures up.
Honorio wants to sweep here but McCarthy controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Honorio is pulling down on McCarthy's head to control his posture.
Let's hope that Honorio has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Honorio 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Honorio pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces McCarthy back to the cage. Honorio follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Honorio gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Honorio is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vinicius Honorio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Honorio winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Glass scores the fight 45:50
Judge William Gold scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinicius Honorio!
Vinicius Honorio is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath Vinicius Honorio thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Cormac McCarthy stepped up to the mic, saying 'There is no God and we are his prophets.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wusan Ritori (ranked 11 p4p, 32 weight class) and Janko Godwin (ranked 1 p4p, 7 weight class). Ritori comes to the cage accompanied by Woo-Hah!! Got You All In Check. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wusan Ritori!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Janko Godwin!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Godwin fails to land with a series of punches.
Ritori throws a leg kick
and Godwin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ritori thinking.
Godwin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ritori fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Godwin tries for a takedown but Ritori sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ritori throws a low kick but Godwin avoids it.
Godwin fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Godwin throws a nice looking combination but Ritori bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've been told by Ritori's head coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ritori looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ritori is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Godwin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ritori staying out of range there.
Ritori looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Godwin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wusan Ritori is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ritori throws a front kick that sends Godwin stumbling back into the cage.
Ritori slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Godwin avoids the head kick by Ritori.
Godwin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ritori as he jumps to the side.
Ritori motions for Godwin to come forward. Ritori throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Godwin works Ritori's body with a nice hook.
Godwin misses with a hook. Ritori ducked under it nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ritori.
Ritori scores with a leg kick.
Godwin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ritori swivels and escapes.
Wusan Ritori has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Janko Godwin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ritori lands a nice shot to the body.
Ritori connects with an inside leg kick.
Godwin scores with a jab to the head.
Godwin tries to move into range but Ritori moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ritori attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ritori shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ritori throws a sloppy head kick and Godwin moves out of range easily.
Godwin moves away from the strike by Ritori.
A combination from Godwin does no damage.
Ritori was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Godwin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ritori.
Godwin lands a jab to Ritori's midsection.
Ritori scores with a hook to the body. Godwin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Godwin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Godwin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ritori.
Godwin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Godwin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ritori misses with a low kick.
Ritori bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Godwin's head.
A swing and a miss from Godwin.
Godwin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice body kick from Ritori.
Ritori lands a jab to the nose.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wusan Ritori dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Godwin loads up on a big right hand but Ritori slips the punch.
Ritori is looking to slow Godwin down with leg kicks.
Godwin slips a straight right by Ritori.
Godwin wants to counter with a clinch but Ritori pushes him away.
Ritori keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Godwin.
Ritori misses with a shot to the body
and Ritori takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Godwin fails with the takedown
and Ritori counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ritori lands the left hand.
Godwin moves out of range of the body kick from Ritori.
Godwin blocks the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ritori feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Godwins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Godwin dives in for a single leg takedown but Ritori sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ritori thinks about countering with a body kick.
Godwin blocks the body kick.
Ritori bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Godwin's head backwards.
Godwin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ritori's hands.
Godwin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ritori swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ritori throws a lazy body kick
and Godwin counters with a left to the body.
Ritori fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Godwin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Godwin crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ritori - the referee stops the clock and Godwin gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ritori. Godwin manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ritori goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Godwin cracks Ritori with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ritori lets loose with a powerful body kick. Godwin will feel that in the morning.
Wusan Ritori is winning the standup battle so far.
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!
Godwin blocks a jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Godwin misses.
Godwin takes a swing at Ritori's ribcage but misses.
Godwin tries to clinch there but Ritori circles away.
Godwin misses with the combination.
A little feinted left hand from Ritori on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ritori bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Godwin's head backwards.
Ritori throws a hook to the side of Godwin's head but Godwin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ritori throws a low kick, looking for Godwin's leg but Godwin calmly moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Ritori.
Ritori connects with a right hand. Godwin shakes it off.
Godwin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ritori slips under a jab.
Godwin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ritori lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ritori bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ritori throws a good cross that connects.
Godwin is rocked!
Godwin with a poor takedown
and Ritori counters with an inside leg kick.
Godwin is still on wobbly legs! Can Ritori finish him?
Wusan Ritori has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Janko Godwin.
Godwin is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ritori lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Godwin crumples to the floor! Ritori milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Wusan Ritori!
Wusan Ritori retains his middleweight title!
Our winner, Wusan Ritori, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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