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NYF Fight Night 36 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lanion Mauricio (ranked 24558 p4p, 25525 weight class) and Georges StPierra (ranked 539 p4p, 524 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid 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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lanion Mauricio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Georges StPierra!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
StPierra is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mauricio closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mauricio has clasped his hands together around StPierra's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
StPierra is looking to regain half guard here but Mauricio keeps moving and retains side control.
Mauricio has hold of StPierra's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! StPierra tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Mauricio cranks the arm and StPierra screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from StPierra, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Lanion Mauricio!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mihigo Munyentwali (ranked 4839 p4p, 3566 weight class) and Marleto Linares (ranked 423 p4p, 339 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mihigo Munyentwali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marleto Linares!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Linares misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Munyentwali connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Munyentwali looks to land a right hand but Linares moved out of range.
Linares forces Munyentwali back against the cage and clinches.
Munyentwali is trying to force a seperation but Linares has the dominant position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Linares drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Munyentwali gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Linares lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
 It looks like Mihigo Munyentwali has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Linares is stalling here.
Linares misses with an elbow strike.
Linares is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Munyentwali gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Munyentwali just leaning against Linares, taking a breather.
Linares is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mihigo Munyentwali has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marleto Linares.
Linares's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Munyentwali thows a left - swing and a miss!
Linares misses with a takedown attempt
and Linares takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Linares misses with a takedown attempt
and Munyentwali cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Munyentwali jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Munyentwali definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Munyentwali thuds his right hand into Linares's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Linares shoots and misses
and Munyentwali counters with a stiff right hand.
Linares looks winded!
A big right from Munyentwali misses.
Munyentwali throws a big shot that misses.
Linares is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Linares with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Munyentwali to score with a decent uppercut.
Munyentwali throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munyentwali misses with a body shot.
Linares only half commits to the counter leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Linares takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Linares clinches up with Munyentwali and pushes him back against the cage.
Munyentwali breaks the clinch.
Munyentwali is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Munyentwali circles away from the clinch attempt.
Munyentwali lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Linares throws a leg kick but Munyentwali moved away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Linares.
Linares fails with the takedown
and Munyentwali counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mihigo Munyentwali is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Munyentwali throws a series of punches but Linares avoids them all with ease.
Linares unleashes a big counter combination but Munyentwali bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munyentwali looks to land a left hand but Linares moved out of range nicely.
Munyentwali scores with a jab.
Munyentwali keeps the fight on the outside.
Mihigo Munyentwali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Munyentwali misses with a body shot
and Linares counters with a head kick.
Linares slips under a jab.
Munyentwali works Linares's body with a nice hook.
Munyentwali throws a hook to the side of Linares's head but Linares sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Munyentwali is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Linares closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Munyentwali is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Linares takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Linares gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Munyentwali.
 Linares is rocked!
Munyentwali throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Linares sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Linares unleashes a big counter combination but Munyentwali bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Linares keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Munyentwali.
A telegraphed right hand from Munyentwali misses the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Linares tries for a takedown but Munyentwali circles away easily
and Munyentwali counters with a stiff right hand.
Munyentwali sends Linares crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Munyentwali is motioning to the referee to let Linares up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Linares is still on wobbly legs! Can Munyentwali finish him?
Munyentwali cracks Linares with a hook to the temple - Linares is on wobbly legs here! Munyentwali swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Linares falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Munyentwali wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mihigo Munyentwali!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Sato (ranked 2828 p4p, 3245 weight class) and Marcoh Haas (ranked 323 p4p, 360 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryan Sato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marcoh Haas!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sato misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Haas! But no joy.
Haas misses with a body shot.
Haas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Haas misses with a few strikes there.
Haas jabs Sato to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sato connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sato jabs Haas to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Haas cracks Sato with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sato takes a swing at Haas's ribcage but misses.
Sato throws out a powerful jab.
Sato waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Haas.
Sato jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Haas cracks Sato with a good jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sato slips a jab from Haas.
It looked like Sato wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Haas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Haas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Haas misses.
Sato misses with the combination.
Haas is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haas throws a right hand that Sato ducks under and follows up with a left that Sato also avoids with ease.
Sloppy strikes from Sato. Those never looked like landing.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sato.
Haas listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sato. Haas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Haas gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sato takes a swing at Haas's ribcage but misses.
Haas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sato.
Haas misses with a double jab.
Sato seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Haas goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haas scores with a hook to the body. Sato takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sato works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Haas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sato circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice uppercut lands for Sato. That snapped Haas's head back.
Sato with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Haas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sato. Haas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Haas throws out a counter right but Sato avoids it with no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sato listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sato darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A combination from Haas does no damage.
Sato lands a head shot.
Haas is rocked!
and Sato counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Haas! He's just covering up as Sato starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Sato!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Faruq Farquaad (ranked 2521 p4p, 3883 weight class) and Lucian Romero (ranked 214 p4p, 292 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Faruq Farquaad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lucian Romero!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Farquaad uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Romero.
A telegraphed right hand from Romero misses the target.
Farquaad works over Romero's head and body with a nice combination.
Farquaad fails to land with a series of punches.
Romero lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Farquaad throws a lazy uppercut
and Farquaad takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice jab there from Farquaad.
Romero throws a shot from downtown. Farquaad moves away and avoids it.
Farquaad really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Romero is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Farquaad.
Farquaad throws a poor cross that misses
and Romero counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romero displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Farquaad throws out the jab.
Romero listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Farquaad fails to land with a series of punches.
Romero swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farquaad misses the body punch
and Romero counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
 Farquaad is rocked!
Farquaad ducks under a wild hook from Romero.
Oh Farquaad is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Farquaad looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Farquaad seems to have got his legs back now.
Farquaad bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Romero lands a jab.
It looks like Faruq Farquaad has been cut.
Farquaad throws an off balance right hand
and Romero counters with a crisp right that sends Farquaad to the canvas! Romero follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lucian Romero!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Michael Dawson (ranked 2095 p4p, 3706 weight class) and Joanderson Ribeiro (ranked 214 p4p, 353 weight class). Ribeiro comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Tropkillaz-Gorilla kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Dawson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joanderson Ribeiro!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ribeiro throws a leg kick
and Dawson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ribeiro tries a low kick but Dawson avoids it.
Ribeiro misses with a hook. Dawson ducked under it nicely.
Dawson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dawson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ribeiro fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dawson avoids it really well and circles away.
Ribeiro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dawson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Joanderson Ribeiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ribeiro throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dawson moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ribeiro managing to block the knees to the body from Dawson.
Dawson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dawson misses with a knee strike.
Dawson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Dawson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dawson misses with a knee strike.
I was talking to Dawson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Dawson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dawson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ribeiro has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ribeiro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ribeiro is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Dawson misses with a knee strike.
Ribeiro has Dawson pushed against the cage.
Ribeiro with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Michael Dawson has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawson looking to throw knees to the head but Ribeiro is blocking nicely.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ribeiro has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Ribeiro is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dawson is defending well for now.
Dawson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ribeiro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ribeiro throws out a loose jab but Dawson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dawson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sloppy strikes from Ribeiro. Those never looked like landing.
Ribeiro throws an overhand right that lands on Dawson's shoulder, as Dawson tries to avoid the shot.
Dawson is looking to counter with head kicks.
Dawson misses with a double jab
and Dawson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ribeiro with a nice calf kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ribeiro throws a lazy right hand but Dawson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Michael Dawson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from Ribeiro misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ribeiro is defended easily by Dawson.
Ribeiro throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Dawson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ribeiro throws a leg kick
and Dawson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ribeiro misses with a takedown attempt
and Dawson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Michael Dawson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joanderson Ribeiro.
Ribeiro wants to slow Dawson down by chopping away at his legs.
Good shot there by Ribeiro.
Ribeiro tries to bum rush Dawson with a series of wild strikes but Dawson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dawson throws the left hand but Ribeiro avoids the punch easily.
Dawson is looking to clinch but Ribeiro is avoiding it.
Ribeiro fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dawson avoids it really well and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Ribeiro tenderised Dawson's leg. Dawson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ribeiro throws a poor cross that misses
and Dawson counters with an outside leg kick.
Ribeiro throws a leg kick but Dawson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dawson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Dawson moves away from the strike by Ribeiro.
Dawson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ribeiro just manages to avoid it.
Dawson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ribeiro displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dawson lands with a hook. Ribeiro tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ribeiro throws a lazy body kick
and Ribeiro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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 Michael Dawson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michael Dawson's cut.
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.
A jab from Ribeiro misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Dawson misses the target.
Ribeiro missing with a left hand there. Dawson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ribeiro lands a glancing blow to the side of Dawson's head.
Ribeiro cracks Dawson with a right hand to the side of the head.
A punch lands to the side of Dawson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ribeiro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dawson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dawson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ribeiro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribeiro throws a series of punches but Dawson avoids them all with ease.
A slow jab from Ribeiro misses its intended target.
Ribeiro tries to land a leg kick but Dawson saw it coming and moves away.
Ribeiro misses with an uppercut.
Dawson throwing a counter right hand but Ribeiro manages to avoid it.
Michael Dawson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribeiro tries for a takedown but Dawson circles away easily
and Dawson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Dawson.
It looked like Dawson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ribeiro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dawson takes one to the side of the head.
Ribeiro misses with a takedown attempt
and Dawson counters with a low kick, right behind Ribeiro 's knee.
Ribeiro lands the left hand.
Ribeiro gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dawson counters with a straight right hand.
Michael Dawson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joanderson Ribeiro.
Ribeiro throws a shot from downtown. Dawson moves away and avoids it.
Dawson checks a leg kick.
Ribeiro throws a lazy right hand but Dawson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A low kick from Ribeiro misses
and Dawson counters with a stiff right hand.
Ribeiro misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ribeiro fails to land the takedown.
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!
Ribeiro fails to land with a series of punches.
Dawson leaves Ribeiro with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ribeiro changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dawson tries to avoid it but Ribeiro manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dawson to the ground. Dawson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dawson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ribeiro falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dawson counters with a left and a right that stings Ribeiro.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dawson's waist but Dawson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ribeiro off to one side.
Dawson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Dawson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dawson moves out of range as Ribeiro strikes.
Dawson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dawson circles away quickly and effectively.
Ribeiro tries for a takedown but Dawson circles away easily
and Dawson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dawson throws a head kick that half lands.
Ribeiro throws a right hand that Dawson ducks under and follows up with a left that Dawson also avoids with ease.
Ribeiro works the jab nicely.
Dawson lands a nice hook to Ribeiro's body. Ribeiro takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ribeiro swings widly with a right hand
and Dawson counters by moving into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dawson tries to land a knee to the head but Ribeiro blocks with his arms.
Dawson lands a big knee! That's hurt Ribeiro! Oh, he's all over the place! Dawson lands another knee that sends Ribeiro to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Dawson!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Oliveira (ranked 2139 p4p, 5509 weight class) and Jonah Morah (ranked 185 p4p, 341 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jackson Oliveira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jonah Morah!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morah tries a head kick but it misses.
Oliveira's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Oliveira duly obliges.
 It looks like Jonah Morah has been cut.
Good leg kick by Oliveira.
Some wild striking there from Morah.
Oliveira sizes up Morah with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Morah throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oliveira swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Oliveira fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Morah.
Oliveira throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Morah shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Oliveira as he jumps to the side.
Oliveira definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morah walks into a left hand.
Oliveira throws a monster overhand right that drops Morah! Oliveira follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jackson Oliveira!
Our winner, Jackson Oliveira, 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Vogels (ranked 918 p4p, 2105 weight class) and Dexter Mallin (ranked 123 p4p, 258 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oscar Vogels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Dexter Mallin!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vogels avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mallin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vogels moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mallin throws the kick towards the body but Vogels avoids it.
Mallin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vogels pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mallin is out of range and Vogels settles back down.
Mallin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mallin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vogels throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mallin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Vogels with a body shot.
Dexter Mallin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mallin scores with a head kick. Vogels tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Oscar Vogels has been cut.
Vogels lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A slapping body kick lands there for Vogels.
Mallin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vogels looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A shot to the liver by Mallin. Beautiful body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vogels lands a head kick. Mallin smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Vogels throws a leg kick
and Vogels takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mallin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vogels misses the shot to the body.
Vogels uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mallin.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mallin.
Mallin tries a head kick but it misses.
Vogels avoids the body shot from Mallin.
Vogels takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Mallin connects with a solid leg kick.
Vogels moves out of range of the leg kick from Mallin.
Vogels tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vogels lands a jab to the head.
It looks like Dexter Mallin has been cut.
Mallin blocks a leg kick.
Mallin lands a big head kick that sends Vogels tumbling to the mat! Mallin takes a step backwards and waves Vogels back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Vogels is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mallin is looking to clinch.
Oh Vogels is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That kick from Mallin tenderised Vogels's leg. Vogels is trying to keep his angry face on.
Vogels seems to have got his legs back now.
Vogels scores with a jab. Mallin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Vogels lands a jab to the head.
Vogels lands a jab to Mallin's midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vogels moves out of range as Mallin throws a body kick.
Mallin throws a head kick that misses.
A big left from Mallin misses.
Mallin throws a body kick that misses
enabling Vogels to counter with a crisp jab.
Vogels showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mallin.
Mallin throws a sloppy head kick and Vogels moves out of range easily.
Vogels cracks Mallin with an uppercut from hell and Mallin crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Vogels's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Mallin is rocked!
Vogels drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Vogels seems to have locked his on tight now - Mallin screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Vogels, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Oscar Vogels!
Our winner, Oscar Vogels, 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Lauzier (ranked 1186 p4p, 1682 weight class) and Lucca Decker (ranked 146 p4p, 195 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gabriel Lauzier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lucca Decker!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lauzier.
Lauzier throws a lazy right hand but Decker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
No joy there for Decker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lauzier shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Decker as he avoids it easily.
Lauzier shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Decker as he jumps to the side.
A jab from Lauzier misses.
Lauzier looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lauzier closes the distance looking to clinch
and Decker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Gabriel Lauzier has been cut.
Gabriel Lauzier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lauzier lands a slapping body shot.
Lauzier shoots in and drives through. Decker sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Lauzier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A thudding body kick lands there by Decker!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decker with the inside leg kick.
Nice jab there from Decker.
Decker goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Lucca Decker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lauzier misses with a hook
and Decker counters with a good low kick that Lauzier was not able to check.
Lauzier throws a lazy uppercut
and Decker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Decker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Decker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Decker misses with a body kick.
Decker explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Lauzier listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Decker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lauzier sees it coming and avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lauzier.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lauzier was well out of range. Poor timing from Decker.
Decker has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Decker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lauzier moves away.
Lauzier gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Decker counters with a good low kick that Lauzier was not able to check.
Decker misses with a low kick.
Lauzier works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Decker stuffs the takedown.
Lauzier moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDecker.
Lauzier tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lauzier moves out of range as Decker strikes.
It looked like Lauzier wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big right from Decker misses.
Decker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lauzier forces Decker back against the cage and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Decker manages to break the clinch.
Lauzier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Decker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Lauzier misses.
Lauzier throws a poor cross that misses
and Decker counters with a body kick.
Lauzier misses with a takedown attempt
and Decker counters with an inside leg kick.
Lauzier throws a right and a left that both miss.
A nice side step and Decker releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lauzier is breathing heavily.
Lauzier misses with a hook
and Decker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lauzier has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Decker.
Decker on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lauzier uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Decker.
Lauzier tests Decker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lauzier lands with a hook. Decker tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
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!
Decker keeps Lauzier at a distance using the push kick.
Lauzier throws a big shot that misses.
Lauzier will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A cross from Lauzier lands.
Lauzier avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Lauzier misses.
Decker lands a leg kick that knocks Lauzier off balance momentarily.
Lauzier misses with a takedown
and Decker counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lucca Decker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Lauzier's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lauzier chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Decker can pounce on him.
A swing and a miss from Lauzier.
Decker is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Decker misses with a head kick.
Lauzier gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Decker counters with an inside leg kick.
Lauzier ducks under a wild hook from Decker.
Decker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lauzier misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Lauzier 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lauzier throws a hook but Decker blocks it.
Decker swinging wildly here.
Lauzier gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A left lands for Lauzier.
Lauzier throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little jabbing left from Decker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lauzier throws a hook but Decker blocks it.
Lauzier bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lauzier throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Decker's waist but Decker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lauzier off to one side.
Decker lands with a slapping head kick.
Lauzier is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Decker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Decker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lauzier bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lauzier darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lauzier fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Lauzier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Decker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gabriel Lauzier's cut is getting worse.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lauzier misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Decker misses with a left hand
and Lauzier counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Decker thinking.
Decker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lauzier misses with a looping right.
Decker looks to score with a jab to the body but Lauzier is just out of range.
Decker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lauzier manages to avoid it.
Lauzier lands with a nice combination. Decker backs away looking to recover.
Lauzier shoots in for a takedown but Decker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lauzier scores with a nice right hand.
Lauzier is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lauzier staying out of range there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Decker.
Decker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab from Lauzier misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lauzier.
Decker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Decker thumps Lauzier with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Decker connects with a leg kick.
Lauzier closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Decker throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Decker misses with a body shot.
Decker scores with a leg kick.
Lauzier throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Decker's waist but Decker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lauzier off to one side.
Lauzier doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Decker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lauzier jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Decker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Decker.
Decker tried to score with a low kick but Lauzier checks it.
Lauzier throwing a counter right hand but Decker manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lucca Decker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Lauzier's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Lauzier takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Lauzier tries to clinch
and Decker counters with a low kick, right behind Lauzier 's knee.
Decker on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lucca Decker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A low kick lands for Decker.
Decker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lauzier.
Lauzier closes this distance looking for a takedown but Decker circles away.
Decker is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Lauzier misses with a takedown attempt - Decker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick lands for Decker.
Lauzier tries for a takedown but Decker circles away easily
and Decker counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Lauzier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lauzier slips a jab from Decker.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lauzier misses with a right hand
and Decker counters with a stiff right hand.
Decker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Decker scores with the left hand. Lauzier knows he should have avoided that one.
Decker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lauzier misses with a jab, cross combination.
Decker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A punch combination from Lauzier misses.
Decker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lauzier tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Decker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lauzier looks to land a combination. Decker sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Decker throws a shot from downtown. Lauzier moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decker throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lauzier misses with a hook. Decker ducked under it nicely.
Lauzier shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Decker counters with a low kick, right behind Lauzier 's knee.
Lauzier sizes up Decker with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Decker throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lauzier.
Decker throws a nice head kick!
Lauzier is rocked!
Gabriel Lauzier's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Decker misses the jab.
Decker blocks a jab.
Lauzier connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Decker's hands.
A low kick lands for Decker.
Lauzier shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Decker as he jumps to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lauzier has his takedown stuffed
and Decker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lauzier throws a series of strikes that have Decker backpedaling.
Decker thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lauzier if he has to take too many more of those.
The crowd cheers as Decker lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lauzier doesn't seem phased though.
Decker connects with a body shot.
Lauzier blocks a jab.
Lauzier throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lauzier takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jeez, Gabriel Lauzier's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Lauzier throws a hook but Decker blocks it.
Decker throws a lazy right hand but Lauzier sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Decker misses with a right hand
and Lauzier cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Decker walks into a left hand.
Decker misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lauzier thows a left - swing and a miss!
Decker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gabriel Lauzier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Decker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lauzier tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Decker defends well and Lauzier ends up having to push Decker into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Decker misses with a body punch.
Decker manages to break the clinch.
Lauzier fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lucca Decker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lauzier will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Decker lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lucca Decker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Decker winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucca Decker!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Niall Ferguson (ranked 1185 p4p, 2540 weight class) and Leonidas Vidalotis (ranked 137 p4p, 267 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Niall Ferguson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leonidas Vidalotis!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vidalotis wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vidalotis throws a low kick, looking for Ferguson's leg but Ferguson calmly moves out of range.
Ferguson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ferguson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Leonidas Vidalotis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferguson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ferguson avoids a punch combination nicely.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ferguson.
Vidalotis misses the shot to the body.
Ferguson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vidalotis throws a lazy uppercut
and Ferguson counters with a crisp one two that drops Vidalotis! Ferguson thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Vidalotis to his feet! Vidalotis is in big trouble!
Vidalotis throws a series of punches but Ferguson moves out of range.
Ferguson throws a counter high kick but Vidalotis was just alert enough to avoid it.
Vidalotis lands with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vidalotis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ferguson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ferguson is looking for a counter combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vidalotis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vidalotis connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ferguson. Ferguson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A slow jab from Vidalotis misses its intended target.
Ferguson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Vidalotis misses with a wild combination.
Ferguson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Vidalotis wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vidalotis connects with a single shot there.
Vidalotis jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A jab lands there for Vidalotis.
Vidalotis throws a series of strikes that have Ferguson backpedaling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson ducks right into an uppercut from Vidalotis.
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!
A telegraphed right hand from Vidalotis misses the target.
Vidalotis scores with a shot to the body.
Vidalotis with a hook.
Vidalotis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Niall Ferguson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vidalotis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ferguson.
Vidalotis ducks right into an uppercut from Ferguson.
It looks like Leonidas Vidalotis has been cut.
Vidalotis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vidalotis scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Good standup being displayed there by Vidalotis as he connects with a hook.
Ferguson avoids the body shot from Vidalotis.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vidalotis misses with a body shot.
Ferguson throwing a counter right hand but Vidalotis manages to avoid it.
Vidalotis fails to land with a series of punches.
Ferguson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ferguson avoids the body shot from Vidalotis.
Ferguson thinks about countering with a head kick.
Vidalotis scores with a punch to the head.
Ferguson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vidalotis.
An attempted straight right counter from Ferguson misses the target.
Vidalotis bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ferguson's head backwards.
Ferguson moves out of range of the strikes.
Ferguson misses with a body shot.
Vidalotis connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vidalotis scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ferguson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson moves out of range of the strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vidalotis.
Vidalotis scores with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vidalotis lands an overhand right.
Vidalotis scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ferguson in his tracks.
Vidalotis lands a glancing blow to the side of Ferguson's head.
Vidalotis scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Vidalotis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ferguson avoids it really well and circles away.
Ferguson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Vidalotis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ferguson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leonidas Vidalotis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leonidas Vidalotis's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Vidalotis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vidalotis goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Vidalotis attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Vidalotis scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Vidalotis looks for a takedown but Ferguson sprawls well.
Ferguson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vidalotis tries a head kick but it misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vidalotis is defended easily by Ferguson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vidalotis lunges at Ferguson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ferguson's hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vidalotis connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vidalotis lands a head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ferguson. Vidalotis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ferguson walks into a jab.
Ferguson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vidalotis digs a good hook to Ferguson's body.
Vidalotis looks to land a combination but Ferguson avoids it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Ferguson misses the target.
Vidalotis scores with a three punch combo!
Nice uppercut there from Vidalotis.
Vidalotis throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Leonidas Vidalotis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vidalotis digs a good hook to Ferguson's body.
Ferguson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ferguson moves forwards but Vidalotis connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ferguson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Vidalotis misses with the combination.
Ferguson throwing a counter right hand but Vidalotis manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Ferguson.
Ferguson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ferguson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vidalotis.
Vidalotis closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ferguson to the mat! Ferguson manages to get full guard.
We've been informed that Vidalotis has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ferguson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vidalotis.
Vidalotis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson has Vidalotis pulled in close to control his posture.
Vidalotis trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferguson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ferguson has control of Vidalotis's left arm, preventing Vidalotis from doing any damage.
Vidalotis postures up and lands a big shot to Ferguson's brow.
Ferguson pulls Vidalotis in to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vidalotis connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Good standup being displayed there by Vidalotis as he connects with a hook.
Vidalotis throws a body shot but no joy.
Ferguson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice sprawl there from Ferguson as Vidalotis shoots in.
Ferguson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Niall Ferguson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonidas Vidalotis.
Ferguson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vidalotis connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ferguson scrambles back to his feet.
Vidalotis misses with an uppercut
and Ferguson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ferguson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Vidalotis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ferguson as he jumps to the side.
Vidalotis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ferguson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leonidas Vidalotis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Leonidas Vidalotis's cut.
That's time! Ferguson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Vidalotis thuds his right hand into Ferguson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Vidalotis misses with a double jab
enabling Ferguson to counter with a crisp jab.
A big right from Vidalotis misses.
Ferguson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vidalotis throws a body shot but no joy.
Ferguson is looking to counter punch.
Vidalotis swings widly with a right hand
and Ferguson counters with a nice right hand that sends Vidalotis toppling to the canvas! Vidalotis scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Ferguson finish him?!
Ferguson throws an uppercut from hell that sends Vidalotis clean off his feet! He's out cold! Ferguson stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Niall Ferguson!
An out of breath and clearly excited Niall Ferguson thanked Conquer for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hideyoshi Yamasaki (ranked 1442 p4p, 1360 weight class) and Esteban Cinco (ranked 154 p4p, 141 weight class). Yamasaki kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is 2Pac - Only God Can Judge Me. Hideyoshi Yamasaki could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Esteban Cinco's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hideyoshi Yamasaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Esteban Cinco!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cinco shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Yamasaki sprawls well. Yamasaki wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cinco gets slowly back to his feet.
A cross from Yamasaki lands.
Cinco misses with a left hand
and Yamasaki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Yamasaki misses.
Cinco instigates a clinch.
Cinco tries to work over Yamasaki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Yamasaki as Cinco tries to tie him up.
Cinco tries a knee to the head but Yamasaki blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamasaki lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yamasaki avoids a wild elbow strike from Cinco.
Cinco creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cinco is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cinco dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamasaki blocks an uppercut.
Cinco is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Yamasaki is keeping busy.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yamasaki.
Yamasaki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cinco misses with a hook
and Yamasaki counters with a nice uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cinco looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yamasaki scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cinco slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Yamasaki swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cinco.
Cinco gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A big left from Cinco misses.
A jab lands there for Cinco.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yamasaki takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cinco clinches up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cinco throws an elbow but misses.
Yamasaki manages to break the clinch.
Cinco misses with a lunging right hand
and Yamasaki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cinco misses with a few strikes there.
Cinco misses with a hook to the body
and Yamasaki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yamasaki has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cinco.
Yamasaki scores with a jab to the body.
Yamasaki's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cinco under the eye.
Cinco's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Yamasaki connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cinco scrambles back to his feet.
Cinco is rocked!
Yamasaki connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cinco. Cinco circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cinco is still on wobbly legs! Can Yamasaki finish him?
Yamasaki is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Cinco hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hideyoshi Yamasaki!
After the fight, Hideyoshi Yamasaki 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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