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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Never Hurry (ranked 3257 p4p, 22504 weight class) and Ivan Draski (ranked 370 p4p, 576 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Never Hurry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivan Draski!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hurry scores with a punch to the head.
 It looks like Ivan Draski has been cut.
Draski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hurry moves away.
Hurry slips a straight right by Draski.
Hurry looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Draski clinches up against the cage.
Hurry lands a left hand that snaps the head of Draski backwards.
Hurry lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Draski to his knees! Hurry keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Never Hurry!
A victorious Never Hurry thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Deontay DJ (ranked 3193 p4p, 1681 weight class) and Isaac Ebe (ranked 361 p4p, 205 weight class). DJ's entrance music is Lil Scrappy - No Problem. A fine choice. Isaac Ebe has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Deontay DJ's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 28 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Deontay DJ!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Isaac Ebe!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ebe takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ebe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. DJ sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from DJ.
Ebe dodges the punch combination from DJ.
Ebe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
DJ lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
DJ throws a lazy head kick
and Ebe counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps DJ thinking.
Ebe lands an overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ebe just misses with a punch to the body.
Ebe lands a big right hand that sends DJ crashing to the mat! Ebe stays standing though and waves DJ back to his feet!
 It looks like Deontay DJ has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DJ scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crack! Ebe connects with the perfect overhand right and DJ falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Ebe!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Isaac Ebe!
A victorious Isaac Ebe thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cyrus Deangelo Queen (ranked 2168 p4p, 2115 weight class) and Pierre Ledoux (ranked 272 p4p, 268 weight class). Queen kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Go Hard. Cyrus Deangelo Queen could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Pierre Ledoux's chin.
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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 22 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cyrus Deangelo Queen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pierre Ledoux!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ledoux changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Queen tries to avoid it but Ledoux manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Queen to the ground. Queen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Queen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ledoux moves into the clinch.
Ledoux manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ledoux trying to keep a closed guard but Queen is proving a slippery customer.
Queen 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.
Queen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ledoux is trying to control the position but Queen postures up.
Queen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Queen preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ledoux has momentary wrist control but Queen slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ledoux keeping moving, preventing Queen from controlling successfully.
Ledoux looking to hit a scissor sweep but Queen is one step ahead there.
Queen wants to control from the top but Ledoux keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ledoux lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Queen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ledoux.
Ledoux landing some decent shots from guard.
Queen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Queen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ledoux is controlling him.
Ledoux is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ledoux trying to control the position from guard on top but Queen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ledoux throwing strikes but missing.
Ledoux prevents Queen from getting back to his feet.
Queen is trying to keep Ledoux in close.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ledoux tries to free his leg and advance position but Queen is retaining full guard.
Queen 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.
Ledoux has managed to clinch.
Queen gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Ledoux moves into full guard.
Ledoux is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Queen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Queen stopping the sweep attempt from Ledoux.
Ledoux pulls Queen in to control the position.
Ledoux looking for a sweep. Not yet Ledoux, not yet.
Ledoux keeps trying to improve his position.
Ledoux has momentary wrist control but Queen slips an elbow through the middle.
Ledoux controls Queen momentarily but Queen frees himself.
Ledoux wants to hit a sweep here but Queen passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ledoux there!
Queen trying to control but Ledoux is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Queen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Queen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ledoux is looking to escape.
Queen controlling his opponent.
Ledoux tries to hold on but Queen pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Queen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ledoux is desperately trying to improve his position but Queen has a good base and remains in mount.
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 Cyrus Deangelo Queen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Queen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Queen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ledoux wants to control but Queen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Queen is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Queen trying to control from half guard but Ledoux is working away.
Ledoux tries to get to full guard but Queen has control of the leg.
Ledoux works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ledoux tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Queen postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ledoux tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Queen trying to control the position from guard on top but Ledoux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Queen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ledoux throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ledoux fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Queen to the ground. Ledoux is now in Queen's guard.
Ledoux preventing the sweep.
Ledoux throws a big elbow that misses.
Queen keeping moving, preventing Ledoux from controlling successfully.
Queen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ledoux works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ledoux scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ledoux is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Queen controlling the position for now.
Ground and pound from Ledoux.
Queen is trying to get back to full guard.
Queen is looking to control Ledoux's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Queen avoid being mounted?
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ledoux in particular looking to stall.
Ledoux tries to pass the half guard into mount. Queen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ledoux thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Queen's head.
Nice strikes from Ledoux there.
Queen trying to control from the bottom.
Ledoux is trying to control. Queen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ledoux takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Queen wants to get back to his feet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Queen tries to get to full guard but Ledoux has control of the leg.
Ledoux missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ledoux is looking to advance position but Queen won't allow it.
Queen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Queen gets back to full guard.
Queen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Queen keeping moving, preventing Ledoux from controlling successfully.
Ledoux forces his way into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ground and pound from Ledoux.
Ledoux thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Queen's head.
Queen is staying active underneath Ledoux, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Ledoux showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ledoux.
Queen forces Ledoux back against the cage and clinches.
Queen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ledoux avoids it.
Queen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ledoux feints and as Queen raises his hands in defense, Ledoux changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ledoux postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Queen trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Ledoux wants to pass the guard but Queen is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ledoux working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Queen's head.
Ledoux lands a couple of digs.
Ledoux makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ledoux passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Queen is looking for a sweep.
Ledoux scores with a couple of short elbows.
You can see the frustration on Queen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ground and pound from Ledoux seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Queen is looking for a sweep.
Ledoux lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Queen down.
Ledoux landing a few strikes.
My spies in Gym inform me that Ledoux has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Queen struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ledoux trying to control the position but Queen is working away.
Check out the look on Ledoux's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Ledoux lands a few punches from side control.
Queen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ledoux's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ledoux is thwarting Queen's attempts to control the position.
Queen wants to get back to full guard.
Ledoux is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ledoux wants to free his trapped foot but Queen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ledoux scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nice strikes from Ledoux there.
Ledoux works his way into full mount!
Pierre Ledoux has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ledoux looking to control but Queen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ledoux lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Queen hang on?
Queen's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Ledoux lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Ledoux is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ledoux cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Ledoux wants to control the pace but Queen is squirming around nicely.
Ledoux has hold of Queen's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Queen manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Ledoux putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ledoux takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Queen is in a horrible position here. Ledoux smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Queen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ledoux landing punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pierre Ledoux comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ledoux 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 James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pierre Ledoux!
After the fight, Pierre Ledoux was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Razkan Karmax (ranked 777 p4p, 1020 weight class) and Agent Smith (ranked 105 p4p, 132 weight class). Karmax comes into the arena with BloodSports blaring out of the sound system. Razkan Karmax could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Agent Smith's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Razkan Karmax!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Agent Smith!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Karmax. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karmax was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Karmax throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
No joy there for Karmax, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Karmax throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smith on the side of the head.
Smith throws a hook but Karmax avoids it easily.
Karmax swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Karmax looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Karmax avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smith blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Karmax misses with a body shot.
Smith let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Karmax, as that shot connected.
Razkan Karmax seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith throws a body punch but Karmax moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith feints and as Karmax raises his hands in defense, Smith changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Smith trying to control but Karmax is working from the bottom.
Smith looking to sit in guard and control but Karmax gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Karmax chips away with some ground and pound.
Smith 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 fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karmax with a nice head shot there.
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Karmax postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
Karmax working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Karmax cracks Smith with a solid left hand.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
Karmax scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karmax landing some decent shots from guard.
Karmax working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Smith is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Karmax scoring with punches to the head and body.
Karmax connects with a couple of short punches.
Karmax won't allow Smith to sweep him here.
Karmax works over Smith with some ground and pound from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Karmax accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.
Smith has momentary wrist control but Karmax slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Karmax scoring with punches to the head and body.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Karmax is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karmax is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Karmax landing some decent shots from guard.
Karmax with a nice head shot there.
Smith looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Karmax postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Karmax working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Smith is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Smith has his foot on Karmax's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Karmax works his way back into a safe position though.
Karmax is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Karmax working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Karmax lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Karmax is working Smith over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Karmax connects with a couple of short punches.
Karmax has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Smith has momentary wrist control but Karmax slips an elbow through the middle.
Karmax landing with the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Karmax can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Karmax working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Smith's head.
Karmax lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Karmax working some strikes from top position.
 Smith is rocked!
Karmax postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Smith is still in real trouble! Can Karmax finish him?
Karmax gets to his feet and stands over Smith, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Smith felt that one! Karmax unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Smith from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Razkan Karmax!
Razkan Karmax thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Agent Smith stepped up to the mic, saying 'Damn'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Satoshi Ekaku (ranked 434 p4p, 818 weight class) and Hawk Hollow (ranked 38 p4p, 80 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Satoshi Ekaku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hawk Hollow!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hollow lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hollow scores with a nice strike.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ekaku looks to score with a jab to the body but Hollow is just out of range.
Hollow misses with an uppercut.
Ekaku missing with a left hand there. Hollow was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hollow checks a low kick from Ekaku.
Hollow is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ekaku.
Hollow 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.
Ekaku tries to close the distance and clinch but Hollow swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hollow attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ekaku keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ekaku fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hollow manages to avoid it.
Hollow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ekaku.
Ekaku tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hollow is able to avoid easily.
Hollow misses with a head kick.
A jab from Hollow misses.
Satoshi Ekaku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hollow looks to throw the jab but Ekaku is out of range.
Ekaku throws a jab but it's blocked by Hollow.
Ekaku throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ekaku throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hollow takes one to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ekaku ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hollow moves away.
Hollow takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ekaku lands a really nice looking cross but Hollow seems unphased.
Ekaku thumps Hollow with a low kick.
Hollow misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollow avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hollow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A clash of legs there as Ekaku blocks the low kick.
Ekaku misses the shot to the body.
Ekaku throws the left hand but Hollow avoids the punch easily.
Hollow misses with a looping right.
Ekaku throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hollow takes a swing at Ekaku's ribcage but misses.
Ekaku fakes the leg kick and cracks Hollow in the body.
Hollow dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ekaku. That did some damage!
Hollow tries a head kick but it misses.
Ekaku lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hollow.
Hollow throws out a leg kick but Ekaku moves out of range and Hollow only half commits.
A jab from Ekaku does it's job there.
Ekaku getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ekaku misses the shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hollow throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hollow lands a nice looking body shot.
Ekaku looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hollow steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ekaku. That one must have hurt.
A leg kick checked by Ekaku.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku misses with a low kick.
Hollow throws out a counter right but Ekaku avoids it with no problem.
Hollow throws out a loose jab but Ekaku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ekaku moves out of range of the leg kick from Hollow.
A jab from Ekaku misses.
It seemed like Hollow was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ekaku ducks under a wild hook from Hollow.
Hollow takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ekaku blocks the body kick.
As Hollow backs away, Ekaku returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ekaku blocks a jab.
Hollow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hollow 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.
Hollow 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.
Ekaku stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hollow.
A telegraphed right hand from Ekaku misses the target.
Ekaku sizes up Hollow with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hollow misses with a kick to the body.
That kick from Ekaku tenderised Hollow's leg. Hollow is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hollow ducks under a wild hook from Ekaku.
Hollow throws a body punch but Ekaku moves out of range.
Ekaku with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hollow blocks a low kick nicely.
Ekaku shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ekaku's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hollow under the eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku throws a low kick but Hollow moves out of range easily.
Hollow throws a sloppy head kick and Ekaku moves out of range easily.
Hollow on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ekaku. Ekaku obviously looking to wear him down.
Hollow waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ekaku.
A good leg kick by Ekaku.
Ekaku throws a body punch but Hollow moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Hollow misses.
Ekaku bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ekaku throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hollow stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hollow throws a big shot that misses.
Ekaku lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hollow slips under a jab from Ekaku.
A countering left hand to the body from Hollow misses.
Jab by Ekaku.
Hollow on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ekaku. Hollow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hollow misses with a looping left.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hollow.
Ekaku throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hollow changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ekaku blocks a head kick by Hollow.
Ekaku scores with a jab to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Ekaku.
Ekaku avoids the body shot from Hollow.
Ekaku slips a jab from Hollow.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hollow's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hollow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ekaku attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ekaku buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hollow tries a head kick but it misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ekaku lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hollow backwards.
Hollow wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hollow scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ekaku softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ekaku tries a body shot but Hollow blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ekaku misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hollow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hollow throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ekaku scores with a shot to the side of Hollow's head.
Hollow breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Satoshi Ekaku dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ekaku tests Hollow's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ekaku works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ekaku throws a jab but it's blocked by Hollow.
Hollow has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ekaku.
Good exchange - Ekaku coming out on top.
Ekaku lands a head shot.
Ekaku lands with an uppercut that bounces Hollow off the cage and back into range.
Hollow avoids the head kick by Ekaku.
Ekaku checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ekaku misses with a looping left.
Ekaku misses with an uppercut. Hollow saw that one coming.
Ekaku backing away here, and Hollow unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ekaku ducks under a wild hook from Hollow.
Hollow throws a hook but Ekaku blocks it.
Ekaku wants to slow Hollow down by chopping away at his legs.
Ekaku with a nice calf kick.
Hollow takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
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!
Hollow misses with a double jab.
Ekaku lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hollow has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ekaku finds it's way round the side to connect with Hollow's head.
Hollow throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ekaku.
Ekaku was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ekaku swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little jabbing left from Hollow on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekaku lands a nice hook to Hollow's body. Hollow takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ekaku throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hollow swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ekaku misses with a body kick.
Hollow swinging wildly here.
Ekaku is looking to chop away at Hollow's legs.
Ekaku scores with a decent looking hook.
Hollow blocks the body kick.
Ekaku tries a low kick but Hollow avoids it.
Ekaku misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hollow.
Hollow 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.
Ekaku uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hollow.
Nice defenses there by Ekaku.
Ekaku attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ekaku avoids the body shot from Hollow.
Ekaku avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hollow looks to score with a jab to the body but Ekaku is just out of range.
Hollow jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hollow throws a jab when Ekaku was well out of range.
Hollow lands with a shot to the body.
Hollow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Satoshi Ekaku is winning the standup battle so far.
Ekaku misses with a hook. Hollow ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hollow was well out of range. Poor timing from Ekaku.
Hollow looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ekaku misses with a looping left.
Ekaku throws a jab when Hollow was well out of range.
Hollow throws a hook to the side of Ekaku's head but Ekaku sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ekaku.
Hollow throws a low kick but Ekaku moves out of range easily.
Ekaku defending well as Hollow loads up on a big left hand.
A counter left hand to the body from Ekaku misses its target.
Hollow checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hollow thuds his shin into the meat of Ekaku's side.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ekaku.
Ekaku blocks a head kick by Hollow.
Ekaku checks a leg kick.
Ekaku lands a body shot.
Ekaku throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hollow stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hollow motions for Ekaku to come forward. Hollow throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ekaku sizes up Hollow with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hollow misses with the combination.
Ekaku sizes up Hollow with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku connects with an inside leg kick.
Ekaku takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ekaku ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ekaku throws out a loose jab but Hollow uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Hollow was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ekaku lands with a hook. Hollow tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ekaku lands a jab to the nose.
Ekaku throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hollow moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A solid body kick from Ekaku.
Hollow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ekaku lands the left hand.
Ekaku blocks the body kick.
Ekaku connects with a leg kick.
Hollow has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hollow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ekaku throws out the jab.
Ekaku is looking to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hollow throws a jab but it's blocked by Ekaku.
Ekaku defending well as Hollow loads up on a big left hand.
Ekaku throws a good cross that connects.
Ekaku throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hollow thuds a left hand into Ekaku's body.
Good leg kick by Hollow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hollow misses with a looping left.
Ekaku throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ekaku gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Ekaku takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hollow misses with a few strikes there.
Hollow moves out of range of the leg kick from Ekaku.
Hollow lands with a shot to the body.
Hollow throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ekaku scores with a push kick.
Ekaku throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hollow misses with a looping left.
Good work by Ekaku as he checks the leg kick.
A big left from Hollow misses.
Ekaku ducks under a wild hook from Hollow.
It looked like Ekaku wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ekaku connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ekaku throws a jab but it's blocked by Hollow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ekaku lands a jab to Hollow's midsection.
Hollow throws a head kick that misses.
That kick from Hollow tenderised Ekaku's leg. Ekaku is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ekaku misses the shot to the body.
A nice combination there by Hollow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Satoshi Ekaku dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hollow's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ekaku connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hollow scrambles back to his feet.
Hawk Hollow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hollow ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hollow has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ekaku.
Ekaku throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hollow.
Ekaku 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.
Ekaku digs a good hook to Hollow's body.
Hollow takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ekaku lands a jab to the nose.
Hollow scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ekaku in his tracks.
Ekaku tries to work over Hollow's front leg with a kick but Hollow checks it.
Hollow throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ekaku connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ekaku connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hollow. Hollow circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ekaku checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hollow pushes Ekaku away with a front kick.
Hollow moves out of range as Ekaku strikes.
Hollow misses with a hook.
Hollow throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ekaku's head.
Ekaku connects with a looping right hand.
Ekaku throws a leg kick which misses Hollow's front leg but catches the back leg as Hollow tries to avoid it.
Hollow throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ekaku is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hollow can do to turn this around?
Hollow throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekaku scores with a jab.
Hollow connects with an inside leg kick.
Ekaku blocks the body kick.
Hollow lands a head shot.
Nice jab there from Ekaku.
Hollow dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ekaku. That did some damage!
Good work by Hollow as he checks the leg kick.
Hollow misses with a wild body shot.
Ekaku misses with an uppercut.
Ekaku turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Ekaku there.
Hollow thows a body kick. Ekaku tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ekaku throws a leg kick that misses.
Ekaku fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That kick from Ekaku tenderised Hollow's leg. Hollow is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice shot by Ekaku.
Ekaku connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ekaku lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hollow missing with a left hand there. Ekaku was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ekaku cracks Hollow with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku tries to score with a low kick but Hollow moves his leg out of the way.
Ekaku throws a body shot but no joy.
Ekaku throws a low kick but Hollow avoids it.
Hollow takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hollow on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ekaku swings for the body but Hollow moves out of range.
Ekaku lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hollow lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hollow throws the left hand but Ekaku avoids the punch easily.
Ekaku blocks a low kick nicely.
Ekaku lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A left lands for Hollow.
Ekaku swings for the body but Hollow moves out of range.
Hollow looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ekaku moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ekaku lunges at Hollow with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hollow's hand.
Ekaku looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A bone on bone clash there as Hollow blocks the leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Hollow blocks the low kick.
Ekaku checks a low kick from Hollow.
Hollow takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hollow looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hollow looks to score with a jab to the body but Ekaku is just out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Ekaku blocks the leg kick.
Hollow throws a sloppy head kick and Ekaku moves out of range easily.
Hollow takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ekaku ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hollow throws out a loose jab but Ekaku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hollow on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ekaku blocks a head kick by Hollow.
Ekaku throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hollow goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hollow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hollow takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hollow throws a nice head kick!
Ekaku lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ekaku lands a jab to Hollow's midsection.
Ekaku scores with a hook.
Hollow throws a solid leg kick but Ekaku takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hollow.
Hollow misses with a low kick as Ekaku jumps back.
Hollow stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ekaku.
Hollow 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku misses the shot to the body.
Hollow throws a big counter head kick but Ekaku avoids it with no problem.
Hollow throws a front kick aimed at Ekaku's knee but Ekaku avoids it well.
Ekaku slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ekaku moves out of range of the body kick.
Ekaku lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hollow will feel that in the morning.
Hollow on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hollow misses with a low kick.
Ekaku throws a body shot but no joy.
Ekaku misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hollow.
Hollow pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ekaku is out of range and Hollow settles back down.
Jab, jab by Ekaku - just one landing.
Hollow misses with a kick to the body.
Ekaku is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ekaku blocks a jab.
Hollow 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ekaku ducks under a wild hook from Hollow.
Ekaku thuds his right hand into Hollow's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ekaku lands the left hand.
Ekaku tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hollow was well out of range. Poor timing from Ekaku.
Satoshi Ekaku is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ekaku works Hollow's body with a nice hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Satoshi Ekaku showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ekaku 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Satoshi Ekaku!
During a confident post fight interview, Satoshi Ekaku thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Won Yong Jung (ranked 472 p4p, 601 weight class) and Ishmael Egyptian (ranked 43 p4p, 54 weight class). Won Yong Jung has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Won Yong Jung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Ishmael Egyptian!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Jung.
Jung seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jung misses with a hook. Egyptian ducked under it nicely.
Egyptian takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jung misses with a straight left.
Egyptian's corner calls for a 1-2. Egyptian obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd cheers as Egyptian lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jung doesn't seem phased though.
Egyptian uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jung has time to react.
A swing and a miss from Egyptian.
Jung walks into a left hand.
Egyptian throws a body punch but Jung moves out of range.
A punch combination from Egyptian misses.
Ishmael Egyptian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Jung.
Egyptian with the counter takedown but Jung avoids it easily.
Jung walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Egyptian throws a sloppy body shot
and Jung counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Egyptian thinking.
Egyptian punishes Jung's body with a nice straight punch.
Egyptian just misses with a punch to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Jung has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Egyptian drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Egyptian lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Egyptian working away.
Jung regains half guard.
Jung moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jung has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Egyptian can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
My spies in The Infamous Duranto Gym inform me that Egyptian has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Egyptian avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jung looking for a guillotine here but Egyptian defends easily.
Egyptian tries to free his leg and advance position but Jung is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Egyptian content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jung working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Egyptian doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Egyptian manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jung looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Egyptian is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Egyptian passes into half guard.
Egyptian stalling.
Ground and pound from Egyptian.
Jung looking for submissions off his back.
Egyptian is looking for a kimura here.
Jung is refusing to be controlled, as Egyptian sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jung is defending against the submission attempts here by Egyptian.
Egyptian is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jung wants to improve his position but Egyptian is controlling well.
Egyptian is looking to take a break and control but Jung is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Egyptian is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jung doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Egyptian.
Egyptian thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jung's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ishmael Egyptian dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Egyptian misses with an uppercut
enabling Jung to counter with a crisp jab.
Egyptian shoots in looking for a takedown. Jung tries to sprawl out of it but Egyptian keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jung manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Egyptian throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Jung to counter with a crisp jab.
Jung lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Egyptian sprawling to the canvas. Jung follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Egyptian hang on?
Egyptian is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jung is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Egyptian is hurt! He's hurt bad - Jung fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Egyptian from any more punishment! Congratulations to Jung! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Won Yong Jung!
Won Yong Jung thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Ishmael Egyptian had this to say: 'What the hell was that?'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gerrad Skolz (ranked 629 p4p, 292 weight class) and Oswaldo Fadda Jr (ranked 84 p4p, 40 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gerrad Skolz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oswaldo Fadda Jr!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fadda Jr misses with an uppercut
and Skolz counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Skolz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fadda Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Skolz counters with a low kick, right behind Fadda Jr 's knee.
Skolz blocks a jab.
Skolz fires out a quick counter leg kick but Fadda Jr just manages to avoid it.
Fadda Jr misses with a looping right.
Skolz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Skolz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Fadda Jr does it's job there.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Skolz lands a shoulder strike.
Skolz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fadda Jr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Skolz or not.
Fadda Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Skolz tries to work over Fadda Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fadda Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Skolz lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fadda Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Skolz controls the action.
Skolz blocking some punches.
Skolz misses with a body punch.
Skolz struggles to land a body shot inside as Fadda Jr controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Fadda Jr fails to land.
Fadda Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Skolz controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fadda Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fadda Jr misses with the head strike.
Fadda Jr manages to break the clinch.
Fadda Jr missing with a left hand there. Skolz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An attempted straight right counter from Skolz misses the target.
Skolz scores with a head kick. Fadda Jr tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Skolz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fadda Jr to score with a decent uppercut.
Skolz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fadda Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Fadda Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fadda Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fadda Jr throws a hook but Skolz avoids it easily.
Fadda Jr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice body punch from Skolz.
Skolz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Skolz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fadda Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fadda Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fadda Jr misses with a body shot.
Skolz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Skolz throws a sloppy head kick
and Fadda Jr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fadda Jr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Skolzs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fadda Jr blocks a leg kick.
Skolz swings for the body but Fadda Jr moves out of range.
Fadda Jr checks the leg kick nicely there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fadda Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fadda Jr lands a body shot.
Fadda Jr tests Skolz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Skolz wants to slow Fadda Jr down by chopping away at his legs.
Skolz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fadda Jr's sensitive parts.
A slapping leg kick lands for Skolz.
A cross from Fadda Jr lands.
Fadda Jr is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Skolz had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Skolz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fadda Jr dips to his left and cracks Skolz with an uppercut!
Fadda Jr has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Skolz scores with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Skolz.
Nice uppercut there from Fadda Jr.
Skolz connects with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Fadda Jr misses the target.
Skolz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fadda Jr tests Skolz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Skolz throws a right hand that misses
and Fadda Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice shot lands for Fadda Jr.
Skolz scoring well with a low kick there.
Skolz wants to clinch up but Fadda Jr keeps it at a distance.
Fadda Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Skolz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skolz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fadda Jr misses with a looping left.
Skolz tries to close the distance and clinch but Fadda Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fadda Jr with a jab.
A low kick from Skolz is predictable there
letting Fadda Jr counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Skolz.
An inside leg kick from Skolz misses.
Skolz misses with a right hand
and Fadda Jr counters with a nice body shot.
Fadda Jr misses with a left hand
and Skolz counters with a head kick.
Skolz slips a jab from Fadda Jr.
Skolz throws a quick counter kick to the body but Fadda Jr avoids it.
Skolz is looking to clinch.
A big right from Fadda Jr misses.
Skolz misses with a low kick as Fadda Jr jumps back.
Fadda Jr's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Skolz misses with a low kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fadda Jr! But no joy.
Skolz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Skolz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fadda Jr misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skolz tries to work over Fadda Jr's front leg with a kick but Fadda Jr checks it.
Fadda Jr scores with a jab. Skolz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Skolz moves out of range as Fadda Jr strikes.
Skolz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fadda Jr. Fadda Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oswaldo Fadda Jr dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Skolz moves into the clinch successfully.
Fadda Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Skolz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skolz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Skolz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skolz lands a body shot.
Fadda Jr misses with a body punch.
Fadda Jr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Skolz.
A left hand lands to the body for Fadda Jr.
Skolz takes a shot to the head.
Fadda Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fadda Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Skolz controls the action.
Skolz working aggressively here.
Fadda Jr working aggressively here.
Skolz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skolz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fadda Jr's elbow.
Fadda Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fadda Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fadda Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fadda Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Skolz lands a shoulder strike.
Gerrad Skolz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fadda Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Skolz.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fadda Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skolz lands with a left to the head.
Skolz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fadda Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Skolz digs a right hand into Fadda Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fadda Jr's gas tank.
Fadda Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Skolz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Skolz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Skolz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Skolz misses with a body punch.
Fadda Jr prevents a body shot from Skolz.
Fadda Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Skolz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fadda Jr lands a left hand.
Fadda Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Skolz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fadda Jr's elbow.
Skolz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Skolz can't find room to land a body shot as Fadda Jr controls the action.
Skolz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fadda Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skolz's elbow.
Skolz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fadda Jr tries a body shot but Skolz blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fadda Jr prevents a body shot from Skolz.
Skolz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fadda Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Skolz digs a right hand into Fadda Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fadda Jr's gas tank.
A right hook to the body lands for Fadda Jr.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skolz.
Skolz misses with a punch to the body.
Fadda Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skolz's elbow.
Skolz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Skolz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fadda Jr.
Skolz lands a shot to the body.
Fadda Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fadda Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Skolz throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Skolz.
Fadda Jr throws a lazy right hand but Skolz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fadda Jr misses with a body shot.
Skolz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Fadda Jr misses with an uppercut.
Fadda Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skolz tries to clinch but Fadda Jr moves away
and Fadda Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fadda Jr misses with a right hand
enabling Skolz to counter with a crisp jab.
Fadda Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Skolz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fadda Jr, pushing him back against the cage.
Fadda Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Skolz.
Skolz can't find room to land a body shot as Fadda Jr controls the action.
Skolz tries a body shot but Fadda Jr blocks it.
Skolz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fadda Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skolz's elbow.
Fadda Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skolz's elbow.
Fadda Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Skolz.
Fadda Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Good body shot from Skolz.
Skolz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fadda Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Skolz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Skolz lands a nice uppercut.
Skolz looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
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!
Fadda Jr breaks from the clinch.
Skolz thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Fadda Jr if he has to take too many more of those.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fadda Jr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A leg kick checked by Fadda Jr.
Skolz tries to clinch up but Fadda Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Skolz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fadda Jr.
Fadda Jr might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Fadda Jr throws a shot from downtown. Skolz moves away and avoids it.
Skolz takes a swing at Fadda Jr's ribcage but misses.
Skolz tries to land a front kick but Fadda Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The fighters circling - Fadda Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Fadda Jr does it's job there.
Skolz lands a slapping body shot.
Skolz throws a leg kick which misses Fadda Jr's front leg but catches the back leg as Fadda Jr tries to avoid it.
Fadda Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fadda Jr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Skolz. Skolz obviously looking to wear him down.
Skolz wants to clinch
and Fadda Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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 Gerrad Skolz will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Fadda Jr misses with an uppercut
and Skolz counters with a three punch combo that has Fadda Jr backing up. Fadda Jr nods at Skolz to acknowledge the strikes.
Skolz takes one to the side of the head.
Skolz slips a straight right by Fadda Jr.
Skolz staying out of range there.
Skolz is looking to slow Fadda Jr down with leg kicks.
Fadda Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Skolz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Skolz thuds his right hand into Fadda Jr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fadda Jr throws a hook to the side of Skolz's head but Skolz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fadda Jr misses with a body shot.
Fadda Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Skolz lands with a nice body kick.
Oswaldo Fadda Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Skolz misses with a hook.
Fadda Jr punishes Skolz's body with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skolz misses with a hook. Fadda Jr ducked under it nicely.
Fadda Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Skolz.
Fadda Jr throws a good cross that connects.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skolz connects with a looping right hand.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Skolz - that will leave a mark!
Fadda Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fadda Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fadda Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Skolz counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Skolz lands with a straight right. Fadda Jr didn't see that one coming.
Skolz moves out of range as Fadda Jr strikes.
Skolz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fadda Jr. That did some damage!
Skolz tries to close the distance and clinch but Fadda Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Skolz avoids the body shot from Fadda Jr.
Fadda Jr misses with a body shot
and Skolz counters with a good, hard body kick but Fadda Jr shrugs it off.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Skolz.
Fadda Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skolz manages to avoid it.
Skolz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fadda Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Skolz.
Skolz motions for Fadda Jr to come forward. Skolz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fadda Jr scores with a nice head shot.
Fadda Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Skolz throws a body punch but Fadda Jr moves out of range.
A jab from Skolz finds it's way through Fadda Jr's defenses.
Fadda Jr connects with a body shot that sends Skolz's belly button to the back.
Fadda Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Skolz.
Fadda Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A shot to the body from Fadda Jr misses
and Skolz counters with a left and a right that stings Fadda Jr.
Skolz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fadda Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skolz moves away.
Skolz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Skolz throws a leg kick which misses Fadda Jr's front leg but catches the back leg as Fadda Jr tries to avoid it.
Skolz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Skolz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skolz will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Skolz misses with a low kick.
Skolz tries to clinch there but Fadda Jr circles away.
Skolz darts in and clinches Fadda Jr up against the cage.
Fadda Jr misses with some punches.
Fadda Jr tries to throw a body punch but Skolz avoids it by throwing Fadda Jr back against the cage.
Fadda Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Skolz misses with the head strike.
Fadda Jr breaks the clinch.
Fadda Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
Skolz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fadda Jr throws out the jab.
Skolz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fadda Jr scores with a body shot.
Skolz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fadda Jr steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Skolz. That one must have hurt.
Fadda Jr swings for the body but Skolz moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Skolz.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skolz looks to land a combination but Fadda Jr avoids it well.
Skolz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Skolz is looking to chop away at Fadda Jr's legs.
Fadda Jr misses with a hook.
Skolz slips under a jab from Fadda Jr.
Skolz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Skolz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fadda Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fadda Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Skolz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Skolz throws a push kick but Fadda Jr slaps the foot to one side.
Skolz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Skolz lands a leg kick that knocks Fadda Jr off balance momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skolz throws a low kick but Fadda Jr avoids it.
Fadda Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Skolz.
Skolz moves out of range of the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gerrad Skolz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Skolz has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gerrad Skolz!
A very excited looking Gerrad Skolz made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kronos Doomsday (ranked 211 p4p, 1345 weight class) and Cestmir Cejka (ranked 30 p4p, 181 weight class). Doomsday's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Main Theme - Doom Eternal. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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15 - 19 - 1 |
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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 28 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kronos Doomsday!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Cestmir Cejka!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cejka throws out a loose jab but Doomsday uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doomsday attempts a counter takedown but Cejka avoids it well and moves away.
Cejka lands a nice looking body shot.
Doomsday moves out of range as Cejka strikes.
A swing and a miss from Cejka.
Cejka slips a jab and a cross from Doomsday.
Cejka throws a big shot that misses.
Cejka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Doomsday.
Doomsday dips to his left and cracks Cejka with an uppercut!
Cejka throws a body shot but no joy.
Doomsday appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Cejka with a nice cross.
Cejka throws a hook to the side of Doomsday's head but Doomsday sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Doomsday misses with a hook. Cejka ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Cejka - just one landing.
Doomsday with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cejka to score with a decent uppercut.
Doomsday 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.
Doomsday moves out of range as Cejka strikes.
Doomsday changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Cejka misses the target.
A slow jab from Cejka misses its intended target.
Doomsday takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cejka darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cejka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cejka throws a big shot that misses.
Doomsday appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Cejka takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cejka misses with a looping left.
Cejka fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Doomsday on the side of the head.
Doomsday stuns Cejka with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cestmir Cejka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doomsday steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cejka.
Cejka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Doomsday moves out of range as Cejka strikes.
Cejka throws an off balance right hand
and Doomsday counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cejka won't be happy with that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Doomsday is trying to get an arm triangle but Cejka is defending well.
Cejka is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Doomsday has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Cejka is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Doomsday yanks on the arm and Cejka is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Doomsday.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kronos Doomsday!
Our winner, Kronos Doomsday, 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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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Svalbard Haudegen (ranked 391 p4p, 440 weight class) and Cormac Mac Airt (ranked 49 p4p, 54 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Svalbard Haudegen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 10 - 2, fighting out of London, Cormac Mac Airt!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Mac Airt misses the target.
Haudegen attempts a counter takedown but Mac Airt avoids it well and moves away.
Haudegen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mac Airt looks to throw the jab but Haudegen is out of range.
Haudegen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cormac Mac Airt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from Haudegen tenderised Mac Airt's leg. Mac Airt is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mac Airt cracks Haudegen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mac Airt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haudegen.
Mac Airt throws an overhand right that lands on Haudegen's shoulder, as Haudegen tries to avoid the shot.
Haudegen feinted with a counter takedown.
Haudegen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Mac Airt tries to bench press Haudegen off him but Haudegen keeps the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haudegen trying to control the action but Mac Airt is working from the bottom.
Haudegen has control of an arm but Mac Airt manages to advance to Haudegen's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mac Airt is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Haudegen defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Mac Airt is looking to control Haudegen but Haudegen is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Mac Airt controlling well, preventing Haudegen from escaping the position.
Mac Airt is trying to stick to Haudegen's back but Haudegen is turning into Mac Airt. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Mac Airt's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Haudegen.
Mac Airt trying to keep a closed guard but Haudegen is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mac Airt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mac Airt trying to control the position.
Mac Airt wants to sweep here but Haudegen controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haudegen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mac Airt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mac Airt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mac Airt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mac Airt misses the jab.
Haudegen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mac Airt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haudegen manages to avoid it.
Mac Airt misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mac Airt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Mac Airt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Haudegen throws a series of punches but Mac Airt avoids them all with ease.
Mac Airt appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Haudegen staying out of range there.
Mac Airt throws a nice looking combination but Haudegen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Haudegen jabs Mac Airt right on the nose. Mac Airt blinks but takes it well.
Mac Airt connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Haudegen momentarily.
Mac Airt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mac Airt misses with a wild body shot.
Haudegen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haudegen misses with a body shot
and Mac Airt counters with a nice body shot.
Mac Airt misses with an uppercut. Haudegen saw that one coming.
Haudegen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mac Airt looks to score with a jab to the body but Haudegen is just out of range.
Haudegen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mac Airt.
Mac Airt checks a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cormac Mac Airt 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.
The fighters circling - Haudegen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mac Airt misses with a looping right.
Haudegen blocks a jab.
Mac Airt lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mac Airt throws a right hand that misses
and Haudegen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Mac Airt!
Haudegen is staying tight to Mac Airt's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Mac Airt tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Haudegen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mac Airt is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Haudegen is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Mac Airt is desperately trying to improve his position but Haudegen has a good base and remains in mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haudegen goes for an armbar but Mac Airt turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Mac Airt.
Mac Airt not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mac Airt trying to control the position from guard on top but Haudegen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Haudegen can't keep his opponent in guard - Mac Airt advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Haudegen moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mac Airt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mac Airt is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Haudegen keeping full guard, as Mac Airt tries to pass.
Mac Airt wants to control from the top but Haudegen keeps moving.
Mac Airt is pushing down on Haudegen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Haudegen is fighting to maintain full guard but Mac Airt has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mac Airt trying to control the action but Haudegen is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mac Airt is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Haudegen is trying to control but Mac Airt manages to pass to mount!
Mac Airt looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mac Airt looking to control but Haudegen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mac Airt controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mac Airt jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Haudegen is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Haudegen and Mac Airt has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Haudegen gets back to half guard.
Mac Airt stalling away here and it's allowed Haudegen to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Mac Airt wants to control from the top but Haudegen keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cormac Mac Airt will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice defenses there by Haudegen.
Haudegen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mac Airt is trying to defend but Haudegen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Haudegen controlling the pace.
Mac Airt is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haudegen trying to control from half guard but Mac Airt is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haudegen trying to control the pace.
Haudegen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A big right from Mac Airt misses.
A swing and a miss from Mac Airt.
Haudegen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Svalbard Haudegen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Mac Airt throws a right hand that misses
and Haudegen counters with a takedown into side control.
Mac Airt is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Haudegen trying to control the position but Mac Airt is working away.
Mac Airt is looking for a sweep.
Mac Airt wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Haudegen has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Mac Airt's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Mac Airt is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Haudegen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Svalbard Haudegen!
An out of breath Svalbard Haudegen 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit (ranked 34 p4p, 154 weight class) and Dezmond Drake (ranked 3 p4p, 16 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dezmond Drake!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitsongrit misses with a hook.
Despite the aggression on Drake's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy right hand. Drake should have avoided that one.
Drake scores with a sloppy right hand. Sitsongrit should have avoided that one.
Drake throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Drake misses the target.
Sitsongrit throwing a counter right hand but Drake manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Drake ducked under it nicely.
Drake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Drake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit clinches up against the cage.
I was talking to Sitsongrit's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Drake controls the action.
Drake tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake cracks Sitsongrit with a nice body shot.
Sitsongrit presses Drake against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Drake scores with a shot to the side of Sitsongrit's head.
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Drake working aggressively here.
Drake works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Drake backwards.
Drake struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitsongrit controls his hands.
Drake lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the side of the head.
Drake blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Good body shot from Drake.
Sitsongrit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Drake misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Drake uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drake fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Drake misses with the head strike.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.
Sitsongrit lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.
Drake lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand.
A hook to the body from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Drake controls his hands.
Drake pushes Sitsongrit back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sitsongrit lands with a right to the head.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Drake misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A body shot lands from Drake.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Drake.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sitsongrit.
A left hand lands to the body for Drake.
Drake misses with some punches.
Drake throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Drake.
Drake fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Drake.
Drake blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Drake breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Drake misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sitsongrit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Drake stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Drake keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Drake moves out of range as Sitsongrit strikes.
Sitsongrit moves into range and connects with a jab.
Drake chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sitsongrit can pounce on him.
Drake rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Drake takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Drake is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Drake moves away and avoids it.
Drake is still on wobbly legs! Can Sitsongrit finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut.
Drake seems to have recovered his senses.
Drake swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sitsongrit counters with a left to the body.
Drake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Drake just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Drake.
Sitsongrit tried to counter with a leg kick but Drake avoided it.
Drake cracks Sitsongrit with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Drake tries to clinch up.
Sitsongrit throwing a counter right hand but Drake manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit takes one to the chin there.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
The fighters circling - Drake throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
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 Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sitsongrit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Drake misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Sitsongrit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Drake sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sitsongrit turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy right hand but Drake sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on Drake's shoulder, as Drake tries to avoid the shot.
Drake doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A big right from Drake misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Sitsongrit to counter with a crisp jab.
Sitsongrit lands a right hook to the body.
Sitsongrit connects with a nice looking jab.
Sitsongrit swats away the attempt to clinch by Drake.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Drake misses.
Drake looks to land a right hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range.
Drake blocks the body kick.
Drake throws a hook but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Drake is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit.
Drake swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Drake throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Sitsongrit to counter with a crisp jab.
Sitsongrit lands a nice leg kick that just misses Drake's sensitive parts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Drake.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Drake lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
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!
Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Drake looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Drake takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A telegraphed right hand from Drake misses the target.
Drake rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Sitsongrit to counter with a crisp jab.
Drake lands with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy uppercut
letting Drake counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Drake misses the target.
Sitsongrit throws out a loose jab but Drake uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Drake on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sitsongrit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Drake.
Drake drops his hands momentarily and Sitsongrit takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Drake misses with a lunging right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice body kick.
Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Drake misses its intended target.
A shot to the body from Sitsongrit misses
and Drake cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Drake looks to throw the jab but Sitsongrit is out of range.
It appears Sitsongrit was looking to counter with a kick there.
Drake doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
It seemed like Drake was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Drake throws a sloppy body shot
and Sitsongrit makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Drake swings widly with a right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drake walks straight into a right hand from Sitsongrit - that's dropped him! Sitsongrit jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Drake from any more punishment! Drake complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit!
Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit retains his featherweight title!
Kaengsaklek Sitsongrit decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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