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NYF Fight Night 38 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dong Hyun Ma (ranked 3338 p4p, 3574 weight class) and Dillon Russo (ranked 307 p4p, 318 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Dillon Russo enters 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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dong Hyun Ma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Dillon Russo!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Russo misses with a wild body shot.
Ma is looking to counter punch.
Russo swings for the body but Ma moves out of range.
Russo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Russo throws a body punch but Ma moves out of range.
Ma appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ma takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ma takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Russo lands a right hook to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Russo can't find room to land a body shot as Ma controls the action.
Ma drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Russo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Russo misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russo scores with a shoulder strike.
Russo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Russo.
Ma wants a takedown but no success here.
Russo stalling the fight.
Russo prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dong Hyun Ma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Russo taking a breather.
A short uppercut from Russo.
Russo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ma goes for a takedown attempt but Russo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ma has a takedown stuffed.
Russo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ma moves away.
Russo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ma circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Russo.
A swing and a miss from Russo.
Russo wants to clinch but Ma slips to the side
and Ma counters with a nice uppercut.
Ma shoots for a double leg takedown but Russo sprawls well. He's pushed Ma's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Russo scores with a nice right hand.
Russo tests Ma's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Russo lands a jab to Ma's midsection.
Russo rushes Ma and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ma tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ma is breathing heavily.
Russo cracks Ma with a nice body shot.
Russo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ma has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Russo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ma's elbow.
Russo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ma is trying to drag Russo to the mat but Russo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Russo gets through Ma's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ma prevents a body shot from Russo.
Ma has Russo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Russo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Russo lands with a left to the head.
Russo lands a left hand.
Russo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ma wants a takedown.
Russo stalling against the cage.
Ma blocks a body shot from Russo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ma is trying to stall.
Ma goes for a takedown attempt but Russo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Russo throws a good cross that connects.
Russo is looking to clinch but Ma is avoiding it.
Ma appears to be looking for a big counter.
Russo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice jab there from Russo.
Russo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ma avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Russo with a jab.
Russo with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dillon Russo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Russo scores with a shot to the body.
Dillon Russo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Russo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ma.
Russo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A slow jab from Russo misses its intended target.
Russo looks to land a left hand but Ma moved out of range nicely.
Ma is looking to counter with head kicks.
Ma ducks under a wild hook from Russo.
Russo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ma gets a double leg takedown into Russo's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russo wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ma trying to control but Russo is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ma slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russo keeping moving, preventing Ma from controlling successfully.
Ma engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Russo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Our spies down at at Gym Goroshi London inform us that Russo has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Russo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ma seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Russo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ma has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Russo after a bit of a struggle.
A left hand lands to the body for Russo.
Russo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Russo.
Russo misses with a body punch.
Ma blocks a body shot from Russo.
Russo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ma up against the cage.
Ma pulls guard effortlessly.
Russo cracks Ma with a solid left hand.
Russo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Russo working some strikes from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russo trying to control the position from guard on top but Ma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Russo looking to sit in guard and control but Ma gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Russo keeping moving, preventing Ma from controlling successfully.
Russo looking for a sweep. Not yet Russo, not yet.
Russo has Ma pulled in close to control his posture.
Russo is trying to control the position but Ma postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ma trying to control the position from guard on top but Russo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ma not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ma tries to free his leg and advance position but Russo is retaining full guard.
Russo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ma pushing down on Russo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Russo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ma is working away from the top position though.
Ma prevents Russo from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Russo is doing well to control the position and prevent Ma from advancing to side control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dillon Russo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Ma fails with a takedown attempt.
Russo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ma avoids the body shot from Russo.
Russo scores with a punch to the head.
Russo gets caught flat footed, as Ma shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Russo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Russo managing to control the position.
Ma is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ma looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ma is fighting to break Russo's control of his arms but Russo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ma wants to control from the top but Russo keeps moving.
Ma is fighting to break Russo's control of his arms but Russo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Russo looking for a sweep. Not yet Russo, not yet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ma has a takedown stuffed.
It seemed like Russo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Russo throws the left hand but Ma avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ma takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Russo moves in looking to clinch but Ma pushes him off.
Ma seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A big left from Russo misses.
Russo lands a jab to Ma's midsection.
Russo misses with a body shot
and Ma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Russo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ma manages to avoid it.
Russo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Russo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ma's head backwards.
A big left from Ma misses.
Dillon Russo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Russo moves to clinch but Ma breaks away
and Ma counters with a nice body kick.
Russo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ma doesn't seem bothered though.
Ma ducks under a wild hook from Russo.
Ma looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Russo rushes Ma and presses him up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ma backwards.
Russo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Russo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ma missing with knees to the body.
Russo tries a body shot but Ma blocks it.
Ma is trying to drag Russo to the mat but Russo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dong Hyun Ma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Russo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Russo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ma backwards.
Russo scores with a hook to the body.
Russo scores with a shot to the side of Ma's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Russo.
Russo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ma.
Russo leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ma prevents a body shot from Russo.
Russo tries to work over Ma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dillon Russo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Russo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Russo lands with a short shot to the head.
Ma tries to land a knee to the head but Russo blocks with his arms.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Russo tries a body shot but Ma blocks it.
Russo can't find room to land a body shot as Ma controls the action.
Dong Hyun Ma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dillon Russo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dillon Russo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Russo 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 Josh West scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dillon Russo!
During a confident post fight interview, Dillon Russo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Charles Oliveira (ranked 2190 p4p, 4884 weight class) and Salter JR (ranked 213 p4p, 391 weight class). Oliveira's entrance music is In the air tonight Phil collins. A fine choice. Charles Oliveira could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Salter JR's chin.
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charles Oliveira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Salter JR!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Roger Salmon and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
JR doesn't manage to clinch there - Oliveira circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Oliveira.
Oliveira fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Oliveira tries for a takedown but JR circles away easily
and JR counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A knee to the head by JR.
JR should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
JR throws a knee to the head but misses.
JR scores with a knee to the head.
Oliveira is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
JR tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
JR with an attempt at a knee that misses.
JR misses with some punches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
JR crunches a lovely knee into Oliveira's ribcage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
JR throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Oliveira blocks it with crossed arms.
Oliveira tries to score a body lock takedown but JR shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
JR tries a knee to the head but Oliveira blocks it.
JR swings wildly with an uppercut but Oliveira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oliveira takes a knee to the side of the body.
Oliveira tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Oliveira blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Oliveira pulls JR into guard.
JR being controlled here momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
JR preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Oliveira is on top in guard.
JR is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
JR can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Oliveira controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira looking to pass the guard.
JR really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Oliveira. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
JR wants to stand up but Oliveira is controlling him.
Oliveira wants to pass the guard but JR is keeping the position.
JR wants to stand but Oliveira is controlling the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Oliveira dives in for a single leg takedown but JR sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Oliveira is looking for a takedown up against the cage. JR gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
JR working Oliveira over with knees to the body.
JR tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
JR tries a knee to the head but Oliveira blocks it.
Oliveira has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. JR is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
JR with an attempt at a knee that misses.
JR tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
JR misses with a knee strike.
JR tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
JR avoiding damage.
Oliveira has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed JR clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oliveira controlling the position well here. JR rolled but Oliveira kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Salter JR dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
JR is looking to clinch.
JR tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Oliveira manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
JR has Oliveira up against the cage in a clinch.
Oliveira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oliveira blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
JR misses with some punches.
JR looking to throw knees to the head but Oliveira is blocking nicely.
JR misses with a knee to the head.
Salter JR seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
JR lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Oliveira backwards.
JR tries a body shot but Oliveira blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
JR pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
JR prevents a takedown attempt there.
Oliveira tries for a takedown but JR manages to get underhooks.
JR lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
JR scores with a knee to the head.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - JR has eaten all the pies!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Oliveira.
Oliveira jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as JR walks away with a smile on his face. Oliveira gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oliveira keeps the fight on the outside.
JR closes the distance and clinches.
Oliveira avoiding damage as JR throws knees to the body.
Oliveira definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Oliveira has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. JR is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
JR gets underhooks to prevent Oliveira's takedown attempt.
JR has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
JR fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oliveira can't get the takedown.
JR misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Oliveira.
Oliveira is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables JR to keep the fight standing.
Oliveira lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Oliveira keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oliveira looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
JR pushes Oliveira off looking to stand but Oliveira dives back in and keeps control.
JR is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Oliveira in particular looking to stall.
Oliveira works his way into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira controlling from mount.
Oliveira pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Oliveira working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
JR is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Oliveira is looking to work his way around to JR's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Oliveira trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Oliveira tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Oliveira is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. JR is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. JR flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Oliveira anticipates the leg and manages to get behind JR and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Oliveira slips an arm under JR chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Oliveira has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Oliveira is squeezing on JR like an anaconda would it's prey. JR fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Charles Oliveira!
Charles Oliveira looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I will be champion..I’m the peoples champ'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jouka Ahola (ranked 2231 p4p, 3304 weight class) and Jon Miocic (ranked 241 p4p, 342 weight class). Miocic has chosen Here We Go! - Lil Nas X as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jouka Ahola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jon Miocic!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Josh West and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miocic tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ahola defends well and Miocic ends up having to push Ahola into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ahola has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doom\'s Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Ahola throws a shot from downtown. Miocic moves away and avoids it.
A low kick from Ahola is predictable there
and Miocic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ahola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miocic.
Miocic throws a nice outside leg kick.
Miocic has a takedown stuffed.
Ahola tries to keep at a distance but Miocic has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ahola breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Miocic is looking to clinch but Ahola is avoiding it.
Ahola was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ahola defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Miocic.
Jouka Ahola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Miocic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miocic pushes Ahola up against the cage in a clinch.
Ahola wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Miocic has him pressed against the cage.
Ahola wants to break the clinch but can't.
Miocic drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ahola stops a takedown attempt from Miocic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miocic drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ahola gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ahola breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ahola swats away the attempt to clinch by Miocic.
Ahola jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Miocic clinches up with Ahola and pushes him back against the cage.
Ahola escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Miocic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ahola.
Ahola missing with a left hand there. Miocic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ahola misses with a double jab
and Miocic counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Miocic.
Miocic is looking for a takedown.
Ahola wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Miocic has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ahola after a bit of a struggle.
Ahola tries to break free but Miocic pushes him back against the cage.
Ahola breaks the clinch.
Ahola jabs at Miocic's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahola waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Miocic.
Ahola changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ahola throws a hook but Miocic blocks it.
Miocic tries to move into range but Ahola moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A slow jab from Ahola misses its intended target.
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!
Ahola jabs Miocic right on the nose. Miocic blinks but takes it well.
Ahola works Miocic's body with a nice hook.
Ahola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ahola fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ahola getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ahola misses the shot to the body.
Ahola works the jab nicely.
Ahola looks to land a combination but Miocic avoids it well.
Miocic dives in for a single leg takedown but Ahola sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Miocic rushes Ahola and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Miocic jumps guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ahola wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Miocic's closed guard. He's half up but Miocic has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Miocic pivots and extends the arm, Ahola falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Miocic! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jon Miocic!
Jon Miocic decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alexis Herny (ranked 3732 p4p, 5548 weight class) and Porter Terrell (ranked 429 p4p, 525 weight class). Alexis Herny could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Porter Terrell's chin.
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24
170
1 - 0 - 0 |
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178
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexis Herny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Porter Terrell!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Terrell stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Terrell wants it to stay on the feet.
Herny rushes Terrell and presses him up against the cage.
Terrell breaks the clinch.
Herny tries to clinch but Terrell moves away
and Terrell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Herny gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Terrell counters with a nice right hand that sends Herny toppling to the canvas! Herny scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Terrell finish him?!
 Herny is rocked!
 It looks like Alexis Herny has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Terrell moves out of range of the body kick.
Herny wants to clinch
and Terrell counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Herny darts in trying to clinch
and Terrell counters with a big right hand! Oh Herny is in trouble here! Terrell follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Porter Terrell!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Martin Vice (ranked 1929 p4p, 2894 weight class) and Bruce Wagner (ranked 248 p4p, 353 weight class). Vice comes to the cage accompanied by Mojo. 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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10 - 8 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
Experienced |
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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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Martin Vice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bruce Wagner!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vice is defended easily by Wagner.
Wagner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wagner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bruce Wagner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wagner tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vice uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wagner.
Wagner misses with a hook.
Wagner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vice tries to counter with a takedown but Wagner is quick to defend against it.
A low kick from Wagner misses
and Vice counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vice is looking for a kimura but Wagner is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vice to get the leverage.
Vice is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Wagner!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vice looking to secure an arm triangle but Wagner defends it well.
Wagner trying desperately to get to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vice is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Wagner has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Wagner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vice. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wagner tries to buck Vice off but he can't manage it.
Vice has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Wagner is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Martin Vice!
A relieved looking Martin Vice thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Ricky Alvarez really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 158.9, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Darstknasset Oystenteller was cancelled. |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcoh Haas (ranked 3603 p4p, 4721 weight class) and Sergio Torres (ranked 378 p4p, 456 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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Can Moonwalk |
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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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marcoh Haas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sergio Torres!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torres fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Haas throws a good cross that connects.
Torres shoots in for a double leg but Haas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've been told by Haas's head coaches at Elite Combat Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Torres throws a sloppy head kick
and Haas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marcoh Haas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Torres takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Haas throws a left that rocks Torres and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Haas dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Torres regain composure!
 It looks like Sergio Torres has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haas stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Torres throws a sloppy head kick and Haas moves out of range easily.
Haas scores with a jab to the body.
Torres has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Torres there as he acknowledges the shot.
 Torres is rocked!
Haas closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Torres! Haas dives in looking to finish! Torres is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcoh Haas!
Marcoh Haas thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Callum McCewen (ranked 1004 p4p, 2506 weight class) and Raine Rockford (ranked 110 p4p, 248 weight class). McCewen comes to the cage accompanied by Highway to Hell - AC/DC. Callum McCewen has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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165
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Callum McCewen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raine Rockford!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rockford jabs McCewen right on the nose. McCewen blinks but takes it well.
McCewen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McCewen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rockford.
Rockford goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McCewen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McCewen trying to land knees to the body.
Rockford pushes McCewen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rockford successfully pulls guard.
Rockford looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rockford managing to control the position.
Let's hope that Rockford has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Rockford lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCewen keeping moving, preventing Rockford from controlling successfully.
Rockford pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCewen is keeping the position for now.
Rockford trying to control but McCewen is working from the bottom.
McCewen keeping full guard, as Rockford tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
McCewen has a closed guard, preventing Rockford from standing up.
Rockford wants to pass the guard but McCewen is keeping the position.
McCewen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rockford on the ground.
Rockford drops back looking for a leg! McCewen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McCewen manages to kick Rockford off! Rockford jumps back into McCewen's guard.
Rockford pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCewen is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockford is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rockford is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! McCewen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! McCewen has escaped and now he's on top!
McCewen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockford is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McCewen is aware though and is defending well.
McCewen is posturing up here but Rockford has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! McCewen tries to roll out but it's too tight and McCewen has to tap! Slick submission there by Rockford!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Raine Rockford!
A relieved looking Raine Rockford thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Hogg (ranked 614 p4p, 372 weight class) and Tommy Draconis (ranked 72 p4p, 40 weight class). Hogg's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Styx - Renegade. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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27
250
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285
9 - 5 - 0 |
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Insanely flexible |
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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 10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johnny Hogg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tommy Draconis!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Draconis lands a nice hook to Hogg's body. Hogg takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Draconis with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hogg counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hogg looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Draconis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hogg pinned against the cage. Hogg gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hogg is looking to counter the offense by Draconis and move into the clinch.
Hogg lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Tommy Draconis has been cut.
Hogg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Draconis moves away.
Hogg moves into the clinch successfully.
A body shot lands from Hogg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogg tries to work over Draconis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Draconis's coach down at The Purpose Martial Arts Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Draconis's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Draconis takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Draconis on the inside.
Draconis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Johnny Hogg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Draconis.
Hogg lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogg misses with a punch to the body.
Hogg lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hogg struggles to land a body shot inside as Draconis controls his hands.
Hogg slows down the pace here.
Hogg blocks an uppercut.
Hogg struggles to land a body shot inside as Draconis controls his hands.
Draconis blocking some punches.
Draconis jumps guard but Hogg stands there with Draconis around his waist. Draconis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hogg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Draconis can't get the takedown.
Hogg working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hogg tries to throw a body punch but Draconis avoids it by throwing Hogg back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Hogg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hogg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hogg lands a shoulder strike.
Hogg lands a body punch.
Hogg lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Draconis backwards.
Draconis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hogg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Draconis.
Draconis drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hogg pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Draconis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hogg clobbers Draconis with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hogg stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hogg wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Hogg as Draconis shoots in.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hogg lands a hook that snaps the head of Draconis backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogg is leaning against Draconis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Draconis looks winded!
Hogg lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hogg avoiding damage.
Hogg works on Draconis's body with a couple of short punches.
Draconis has Hogg pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hogg manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hogg lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Draconis is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hogg is defending well.
Hogg lands a body punch.
Hogg struggles to land a body shot inside as Draconis controls his hands.
Hogg lands a nice uppercut.
Hogg tries to work over Draconis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Hogg.
Draconis takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Hogg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hogg scores with a shoulder strike.
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!
Hogg scores with a nice hook to the head.
Draconis prevents a body shot from Hogg.
Hogg lands a shot to the body.
Hogg lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hogg can't find room to land a body shot as Draconis controls the action.
Draconis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hogg's elbow.
Draconis has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hogg avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hogg lands with a left to the head.
Hogg lands with a right to the head.
Hogg gets underhooks to prevent Draconis's takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hogg.
Hogg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Draconis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Draconis jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hogg walks away with a smile on his face. Draconis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Hogg dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Draconis's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Draconis walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Draconis looks to score with a jab to the body but Hogg is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hogg. Draconis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Draconis with the counter takedown but Hogg avoids it easily.
Draconis closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Draconis wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hogg, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hogg is trying to control Draconis's posture but Draconis avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogg sneaks back into half guard.
Hogg keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogg looking for submissions off his back.
Hogg trying to control but Draconis postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hogg blocking the ground and pound attempt from Draconis.
Draconis is thwarting Hogg's attempts to control the position.
Draconis is keen to just control but Hogg is a slippery customer.
Hogg wants to get back to full guard.
Hogg is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hogg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hogg looking for submissions off his back.
Hogg wants to control but Draconis is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Draconis fails to land the takedown.
Draconis scores with a takedown into Hogg's guard.
Hogg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Draconis can do to turn this around?
Hogg is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Draconis trying to move into half guard but instead Hogg has managed to sweep!
Hogg slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hogg passes Draconis's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Draconis is looking for a sweep. Hogg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hogg winds up and cracks Draconis with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Draconis is trying to get back to full guard.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Hogg here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hogg is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Draconis taking some punishment here, with Hogg in his half guard.
Hogg is controlling the pace.
Draconis is looking for a sweep. Hogg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hogg wants to take a breather but Draconis is having none of it.
Tommy Draconis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Draconis is looking for a sweep. Hogg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Draconis trying to control here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tommy Draconis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tommy Draconis's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hogg clinches with his opponent.
Hogg lands a right hand.
A short left from Hogg.
Hogg is pressed up against the cage. Draconis has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hogg down to the mat. Hogg avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Draconis fails with the takedown
and Hogg counters with a left to the body.
Draconis with a poor takedown
and Hogg counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Johnny Hogg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Draconis.
Hogg scores with a jab to the body.
Hogg scores with a hook to the body. Draconis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Draconis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogg connects with a right hand. Draconis shakes it off.
Hogg scores with the left hand. Draconis knows he should have avoided that one.
That has opened up Tommy Draconis's cut even more.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab, jab by Hogg - just one landing.
Hogg with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogg feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Draconis sprawling to the canvas! Draconis rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Hogg finish him?!
Draconis is rocked!
The cut above Tommy Draconis's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Draconis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Draconis is still on wobbly legs! Can Hogg finish him?
Hogg is looking to wear down Draconis with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hogg doesn't manage to clinch there - Draconis circles away.
Draconis seems to have recovered his senses.
Hogg scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hogg tries to close the distance and clinch but Draconis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Draconis feints the counter takedown.
Draconis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hogg fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
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!
Hogg smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Draconis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hogg lands a nice shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Hogg.
Hogg has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hogg lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hogg lands a body shot.
Hogg lands a nice shot to the body.
Hogg scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hogg scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hogg will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Draconis up against the cage.
Hogg lands a shoulder strike.
Tommy Draconis's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Hogg is working Draconis over against the cage.
Johnny Hogg has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hogg gets through Draconis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Hogg.
Hogg lands a right hand that snaps the head of Draconis backwards.
A short right from Hogg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Hogg - that landed with a thud.
Hogg stalling.
Hogg lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hogg lands a shoulder strike.
Hogg lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tommy Draconis's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Johnny Hogg!
After winning the bout, Johnny Hogg thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Tommy Draconis spoke after the fight, saying 'This fight was really short notice, only a few days. My manager screwed the pooch here. It's no wonder I lost. It has to be someone else's fault! I'm the shit!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Niall Ferguson (ranked 1071 p4p, 1370 weight class) and Mike Maron (ranked 124 p4p, 157 weight class). Niall Ferguson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight 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, Niall Ferguson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Maron!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maron buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ferguson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Marons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
It looks like Mike Maron has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maron. Ferguson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ferguson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Ferguson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Good exchange - Maron coming out on top.
Maron 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.
No joy there for Maron, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Maron throws a lazy uppercut
and Ferguson counters with a stiff right hand.
Maron thows a leg kick but Ferguson checks it
and Ferguson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maron scores with a hook.
Maron swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ferguson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That has opened up Mike Maron's cut even more.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice cross by Maron.
Maron scores with a hook to the body. Ferguson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Maron lands a head shot.
Maron throws a hook to the side of Ferguson's head but Ferguson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maron ducks under a wild hook from Ferguson.
Ferguson throws a jab but it's blocked by Maron.
Maron swings for the body but Ferguson moves out of range.
A slow jab from Maron misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maron loads up on a big right hand but Ferguson slips the punch.
Ferguson scores with a decent looking hook.
A jab from Maron finds it's way through Ferguson's defenses.
Maron lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ferguson circles away quickly and effectively.
Ferguson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ferguson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maron.
Maron jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ferguson slips a straight right by Maron.
It looked like Ferguson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Maron throws a sloppy body shot
and Ferguson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Maron throws an off balance right hand
and Ferguson counters with a nice right hand that sends Maron toppling to the canvas! Maron scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Ferguson finish him?!
The cut above Mike Maron's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferguson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Maron blocks a low kick nicely.
Ferguson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice side step and Maron releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nice defenses there by Ferguson.
Ferguson misses the shot to the body.
Maron digs a good body shot into Ferguson's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Maron, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Maron looks to score with a jab to the body but Ferguson is just out of range.
Maron misses with a right hand
and Ferguson counters with a straight right hand.
Ferguson tries a head kick but it misses.
Ferguson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Maron to score with a decent uppercut.
Ferguson swinging wildly here.
Maron cracks Ferguson with a good jab.
Maron throws a body shot but no joy.
Ferguson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The fighters circling - Ferguson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ferguson throws a head kick but Maron moves out of range.
Ferguson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ferguson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ferguson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A left and a right from Maron both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Niall Ferguson has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maron tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ferguson misses with a two punch combination.
As Ferguson backs off Maron throws a huge counter combo but Ferguson manages to avoid it all.
Ferguson misses with a low kick.
Maron takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mike Maron's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Maron misses with a jab to the body
and Ferguson counters with a straight right hand.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mike Maron's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Niall Ferguson!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Niall Ferguson made sure he mentioned Conquer, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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