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NYF 85: Traumen vs Garcia II PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Toti Rotiz (ranked 1200 p4p, 2160 weight class) and Gregor Frieberg (ranked 167 p4p, 289 weight class). Rotiz comes to the cage accompanied by Southtown. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 15 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Toti Rotiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gregor Frieberg!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rotiz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Frieberg tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rotiz defends well and Frieberg ends up having to push Rotiz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rotiz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rotiz gets caught napping as Frieberg dives in and scores a takedown. Rotiz manages to retain guard.
Frieberg works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rotiz trying to control here.
Frieberg works his foot free and advances to mount.
Frieberg is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Rotiz to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Rotiz shrugs it off.
Frieberg lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frieberg looking to finish with strikes here!
Frieberg lands a big elbow.
Rotiz's coaches at Shinobi Martial Arts & Ninjutsu have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Rotiz bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Frieberg had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rotiz defends it easily.
Rotiz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frieberg looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Frieberg working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rotiz.
Rotiz postures up in Frieberg's guard and throws a big left but Frieberg blocks it.
Rotiz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rotiz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Frieberg's head.
Rotiz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Frieberg has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Frieberg is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Frieberg looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rotiz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rotiz postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rotiz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Frieberg has his foot on Rotiz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rotiz works his way back into a safe position though.
Rotiz with a nice head shot there.
Frieberg wants to sweep here but Rotiz controlling him for the moment.
Frieberg looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rotiz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Frieberg is keeping the position for now.
Frieberg is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rotiz looking to pass the guard.
Rotiz landing with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frieberg wants to sweep but no luck.
Frieberg is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Frieberg looking for a guillotine here but Rotiz defends easily.
Frieberg avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rotiz is posturing up here but Frieberg has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Rotiz tries to roll out but it's too tight and Rotiz has to tap! Slick submission there by Frieberg!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gregor Frieberg!
Gregor Frieberg seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Toti Rotiz was interviewed post fight and said 'I was hurt, my cat is sick, it's raining outside, heard someone fart in the arena... I should have never lost, I'm the real winner.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lanion Mauricio (ranked 2040 p4p, 4961 weight class) and Jah Nino (ranked 288 p4p, 550 weight class). Jah Nino will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 3 - 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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jah Nino!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mauricio clinches with his opponent.
Mauricio is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nino is defending well.
Nino misses with a body punch.
Mauricio tries to land a knee to the head but Nino blocks with his arms.
Mauricio has Nino pushed against the cage.
Nino lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mauricio has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Nino uses from the top position.
Mauricio wants to improve his position but instead Nino has moved into half guard.
Mauricio is looking for a sweep. Nino is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nino is stalling here. Mauricio is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Nino seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Mauricio has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Mauricio wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nino, who protects the arm well.
We've been hearing good reports from Mauricio's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Nino bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Lanion Mauricio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mauricio moves into the clinch.
Nino breaks the clinch.
Mauricio ducks right into an uppercut from Nino.
Mauricio closes the distance but Nino moves to the side
and Nino counters with a nice uppercut.
 It looks like Lanion Mauricio has been cut.
Nino forces Mauricio back against the cage and clinches.
Mauricio pulls Nino into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nino throwing strikes from guard but Mauricio blocks nicely.
Nino must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mauricio is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mauricio is working for a kimura but Nino is defending it quite comfortably.
Nino keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mauricio is working for a submission of some sort.
Mauricio missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mauricio missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nino really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mauricio. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mauricio thows a huge punch but Nino dodges it nicely.
Mauricio has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Nino blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mauricio.
Nino regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Mauricio.
Nino keeping moving, preventing Mauricio from controlling successfully.
Mauricio postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mauricio has gone for a leg lock! Nino slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mauricio's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nino stopping the sweep attempt from Mauricio.
Mauricio is looking for a triangle but Nino pushes his legs off easily.
Mauricio has his feet on Nino's thighs here. He's pushed Nino off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Nino screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lanion Mauricio!
In defeat, Jah Nino stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jayson Tatum (ranked 1284 p4p, 2218 weight class) and Martin Vice (ranked 184 p4p, 295 weight class). Vice has chosen Mojo as his entrance music. Jayson Tatum has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jayson Tatum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Martin Vice!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vice moves in looking to clinch but Tatum pushes him off.
Tatum takes a swing at Vice's ribcage but misses.
And Vice tries to counter it with a takedown but Tatum pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vice misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tatum seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Tatum throws a big shot that misses.
Vice feints the counter takedown.
Tatum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vice moves away.
Tatum pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tatum lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
 It looks like Martin Vice has been cut.
Vice looks for a takedown but Tatum sprawls well.
Tatum gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Vice to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Tatum kicks Vice off and gets to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vice tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tatum swivels and escapes.
Jayson Tatum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Vice.
Tatum jabs Vice to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vice fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tatum avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd cheers as Tatum lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vice doesn't seem phased though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatum is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Vice flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Vice is out cold! Tatum holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jayson Tatum!
Our winner, Jayson Tatum, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hideyoshi Yamasaki (ranked 1260 p4p, 1102 weight class) and Raine Rockford (ranked 129 p4p, 110 weight class). Yamasaki comes to the cage accompanied by 2Pac - Only God Can Judge Me. Hideyoshi Yamasaki 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 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raine Rockford!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rockford fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Yamasaki takes a swing at Rockford's ribcage but misses.
Rockford fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rockford connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rockford looking for a takedown.
Rockford wants a takedown.
Yamasaki avoiding damage.
Rockford is trying to drag Yamasaki to the mat but Yamasaki just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hideyoshi Yamasaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raine Rockford.
Yamasaki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rockford's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockford tries to pull guard but Yamasaki forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Yamasaki prevents a takedown attempt there.
Yamasaki slows down the pace here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockford goes for a takedown in the clinch but Yamasaki prevents it.
Rockford is working for takedown but Yamasaki is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rockford is trying to pull guard but Yamasaki has him pressed against the cage.
Rockford has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Yamasaki is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rockford decides to pull guard.
Rockford wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rockford looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Yamasaki is looking to work some ground and pound but Rockford has wrist control.
Rockford wants to sweep here but Yamasaki controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockford utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rockford looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yamasaki is one step ahead there.
Yamasaki throwing strikes but missing.
Rockford controls Yamasaki momentarily but Yamasaki frees himself.
Rockford is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rockford holds on and takes a little breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamasaki postures up.
Yamasaki throws a strike but Rockford rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Yamasaki is trying to control the position but Rockford postures up.
Rockford is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rockford wants to control from the top but Yamasaki keeps moving.
That's four 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.
Rockford postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Yamasaki knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rockford on the ground.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rockford wants to clinch.
Rockford darts in and clinches Yamasaki up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rockford jumps guard and drags Yamasaki to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Rockford is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yamasaki defends well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Raine Rockford dominated that round.
That's time! Yamasaki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Yamasaki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rockford counters by moving into the clinch.
Rockford is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rockford fails to pull guard.
Rockford tries for a takedown but Yamasaki manages to get underhooks.
Hideyoshi Yamasaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raine Rockford.
Rockford blocks an uppercut.
Rockford pulls guard.
Yamasaki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rockford is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rockford has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamasaki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Yamasaki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockford is trying to keep Yamasaki in close.
Rockford is pulling down on Yamasaki's head. It's preventing any offense from Yamasaki, at least for the moment.
Yamasaki is looking to stand up but Rockford won't let him.
Yamasaki prevents Rockford from getting back to his feet.
Yamasaki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rockford lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rockford passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Rockford is just content to waste time from the top position. Yamasaki takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yamasaki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rockford looking to pass the guard.
Yamasaki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Raine Rockford has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamasaki is working hard here to advance position.
Rockford pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yamasaki is keeping the position for now.
Rockford trying to stand up but can't free himself from Yamasaki's guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A jab from Yamasaki does it's job there.
Yamasaki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Yamasaki misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockford looks to throw the jab but Yamasaki is out of range.
It looked like Yamasaki was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Yamasaki throws a body shot but no joy.
Yamasaki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rockford defending well as Yamasaki loads up on a big left hand.
Yamasaki blocks a jab.
Yamasaki throws a shot from downtown. Rockford moves away and avoids it.
Rockford throws a fast counter high kick but Yamasaki manages to duck under it in time.
Yamasaki misses with the combination.
Hideyoshi Yamasaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rockford moves out of range as Yamasaki strikes.
A little jabbing left from Rockford on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rockford. Yamasaki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rockford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yamasaki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rockford circles away quickly and effectively.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yamasaki moves out of range of the leg kick from Rockford.
Yamasaki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rockford.
Yamasaki looks to land a right hand but Rockford moved out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Hideyoshi Yamasaki will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Rockford. Yamasaki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hideyoshi Yamasaki is winning the standup battle so far.
Rockford moves out of range as Yamasaki strikes.
Yamasaki misses with a hook
and Rockford counters with a nice uppercut.
Yamasaki sizes up Rockford with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A head kick from Rockford lands but Yamasaki takes it in his stride.
Rockford throws a head kick that misses
and Yamasaki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rockford's jab looks to have found its range, popping Yamasaki under the eye.
 Yamasaki is rocked!
Rockford shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Yamasaki takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Rockford sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Yamasaki bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Raine Rockford!
A very excited looking Raine Rockford made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Killjoy McNofun (ranked 747 p4p, 1478 weight class) and Beibitzhan Zhanbolatov (ranked 100 p4p, 210 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Killjoy McNofun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Beibitzhan Zhanbolatov!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McNofun takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zhanbolatov throws a jab when McNofun was well out of range.
Zhanbolatov's jab looks to have found its range, popping McNofun under the eye.
McNofun swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McNofun cracks Zhanbolatov with an open hand slap.
McNofun throws a leg kick that misses.
Zhanbolatov connects with a good right hand that stumbles McNofun. McNofun circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McNofun ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zhanbolatov moves away.
Zhanbolatov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Zhanbolatov swings away with a body shot that misses
and McNofun counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Zhanbolatov misses with an uppercut
and McNofun connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zhanbolatov misses with a right hand
and McNofun counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McNofun looks to throw a body kick
and Zhanbolatov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zhanbolatov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Zhanbolatov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McNofun moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhanbolatov swings away with a body shot that misses
and McNofun makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McNofun moves out of range as Zhanbolatov throws a body kick.
Zhanbolatov throws the left hand but McNofun avoids the punch easily.
McNofun misses with a low kick.
McNofun takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McNofun jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McNofun takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Zhanbolatov walks into a left hand.
Zhanbolatov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McNofun counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Zhanbolatov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McNofun moves away.
Both fighters circling a little - McNofun finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Zhanbolatov as he connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Nice body punch from McNofun.
Zhanbolatov looks winded!
McNofun thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Zhanbolatov if he has to take too many more of those.
McNofun lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McNofun connects with the punch.
McNofun throws a body punch but Zhanbolatov moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Zhanbolatov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
McNofun lands with a good body shot.
McNofun throws a body shot but no joy.
McNofun clobbers Zhanbolatov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Zhanbolatov throws a right hand that misses
and McNofun counters by moving into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McNofun creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Zhanbolatov fails to land.
McNofun blocks a body shot from Zhanbolatov.
Zhanbolatov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McNofun with the inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McNofun keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beibitzhan Zhanbolatov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zhanbolatov throws an off balance right hand
and McNofun makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Zhanbolatov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! McNofun had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
McNofun fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zhanbolatov manages to avoid it.
Zhanbolatov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McNofun lands a left and a right that send Zhanbolatov crashing to the mat, dazed. McNofun thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Zhanbolatov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McNofun.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zhanbolatov.
Zhanbolatov wants to clinch
and McNofun counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zhanbolatov looks to score with a jab to the body but McNofun is just out of range.
Zhanbolatov tries to land a front kick but McNofun steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McNofun closes the distance and clinches.
Zhanbolatov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zhanbolatov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McNofun lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for McNofun.
Zhanbolatov is looking to break free of the clinch but McNofun has double underhooks.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
McNofun has a couple of punches blocked by Zhanbolatov.
McNofun breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zhanbolatov throws a poor cross that misses
and McNofun counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zhanbolatov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McNofun.
Nice defenses there by McNofun.
A counter left hand to the body from McNofun misses its target.
McNofun throws a wild body kick that Zhanbolatov sees coming a mile off.
A punch lands to the side of Zhanbolatov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McNofun buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McNofun throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Zhanbolatov throws a body kick that misses
and Zhanbolatov 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.
Killjoy McNofun dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McNofun throws a head kick that misses.
Zhanbolatov counters with a body kick.
McNofun paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A solid leg kick lands there for McNofun.
It looks like McNofun has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
McNofun lands a big uppercut and Zhanbolatov crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Zhanbolatov looks OK. McNofun waves Zhanbolatov back to his feet!
 Zhanbolatov is rocked!
McNofun scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zhanbolatov doesn't seem bothered though.
Zhanbolatov is still on wobbly legs! Can McNofun finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McNofun doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zhanbolatov seems to have recovered his senses.
McNofun keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zhanbolatov.
Zhanbolatov lands with a straight right. McNofun didn't see that one coming.
Zhanbolatov tries to keep at a distance but McNofun has taken the fight into the clinch.
McNofun misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from McNofun.
A nice right hand lands inside from McNofun.
Zhanbolatov tries to circle away but McNofun has him pinned against the cage.
McNofun doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhanbolatov lands with a right to the head.
Zhanbolatov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zhanbolatov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McNofun lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zhanbolatov is breathing heavily.
McNofun working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McNofun digs a right hand underneath Zhanbolatov's ribcage. Zhanbolatov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McNofun breaks from the clinch.
McNofun throws a front kick that sends Zhanbolatov stumbling back into the cage.
McNofun lands a big head kick that sends Zhanbolatov to the canvas! McNofun follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Killjoy McNofun!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mae Joon (ranked 978 p4p, 1123 weight class) and Ricky Alvarez (ranked 102 p4p, 116 weight class). Ricky Alvarez has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mae Joon'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 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mae Joon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ricky Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Alvarez is looking for the big counter here.
Joon looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Joon drops back, looking for a kneebar! Alvarez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Alvarez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Alvarez!
Joon is looking to regain half guard here but Alvarez keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joon looking for a sweep but Alvarez has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Joon is wriggling around trying to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Joon is looking to escape.
Joon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez trying to control but Joon is having none of it.
Joon is desperately trying to improve his position but Alvarez has a good base and remains in mount.
Alvarez controlling the pace for now.
Alvarez looking to control but Joon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Alvarez controlling his opponent.
Alvarez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez prevents Joon from getting the reversal.
Alvarez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Joon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Joon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Joon gets back to half guard.
Joon is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Alvarez jumps into side control!
Joon is looking for a sweep.
Alvarez has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Joon.
Ricky Alvarez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alvarez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Joon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Alvarez pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Joon back to the cage. Alvarez follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alvarez. Joon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Alvarez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez slaps away a takedown attempt from Joon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mae Joon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice uppercut there from Alvarez.
Alvarez lands a nice looking body shot.
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!
Joon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Joon there as he acknowledges the shot.
Joon scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Alvarez throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Alvarez misses with a combination
and Joon counters with a takedown into side control.
Joon goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Alvarez rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Joon's guard! Nice work there by Alvarez!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Alvarez dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A punch combination from Alvarez misses.
Joon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Alvarez misses with a few strikes there.
Joon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Alvarez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Alvarez misses with a double jab.
Joon shoots in for a takedown but Alvarez shows good takedown defense.
Ricky Alvarez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alvarez throws a right hand that Joon ducks under and follows up with a left that Joon also avoids with ease.
Joon attempts a counter takedown but Alvarez avoids it well and moves away.
Ricky Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvarez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Alvarez wants it to stay on the feet.
Joon fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Alvarez sprawls well initially but Joon persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joon is looking for a kimura but Alvarez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Joon to get the leverage.
Alvarez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Alvarez wants to stand but Joon is controlling the position.
Our spies down at at California Top Team inform us that Alvarez has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joon forces his way into half guard.
Ricky Alvarez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Joon seems to be working for a kimura but Alvarez defends the submission attempt.
Joon looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Joon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Joon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Alvarez defends it well.
Alvarez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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.
Joon is working for a submission of some sort.
Joon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Alvarez is just riding it out for now. Joon eventually gives up the hold.
Joon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvarez trying to control from the bottom.
Joon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joon is trying to work for a kimura but Alvarez is defending well.
Joon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Alvarez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Joon.
Joon is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Alvarez still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Alvarez has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Joon looks to move to half guard but instead Alvarez has passed into mount! Damn!
Joon is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez content just to control the position here.
Joon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Joon is working hard here to advance position.
Alvarez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Let's hope that Alvarez 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.
Joon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Alvarez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Alvarez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joon manages to avoid it.
Joon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Alvarez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Joon drops down looking for a counter takedown but Alvarez sprawls and moves away.
Alvarez lands a front kick.
The fighters circling - Alvarez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alvarez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ricky Alvarez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez misses with a combination
and Joon counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Joon is working for a submission of some sort.
Alvarez is concentrating on defense, preventing Joon from advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez gets back to full guard.
Joon has gone for a leg lock! Alvarez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Joon's guard.
Alvarez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Joon is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Alvarez frees his head nicely. Oh but Joon has switched to an armbar! Alvarez is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Mae Joon!
Mae Joon 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Vogels (ranked 1166 p4p, 1584 weight class) and Randall Dean (ranked 161 p4p, 226 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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 10 - 4 - 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 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Randall Dean!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dean misses with a hook.
Oscar Vogels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dean checks a leg kick.
Dean connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vogels's hands.
Vogels misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dean throws a body shot but no joy.
Dean just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromVogels.
Both fighters circling a little - Dean finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Dean throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dean doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vogels does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A left lands for Dean.
Vogels keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vogels throws a lazy head kick
and Dean counters with a straight right hand.
Vogels throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vogels ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vogels connects with a crisp jab.
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!
Vogels misses with a leg kick
and Dean counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jab by Dean.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dean fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vogels looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dean tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dean takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dean swings widly with a right hand
enabling Vogels to counter with a crisp jab.
Vogels throws a lazy head kick
and Dean connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dean ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vogels moves away.
Dean scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vogels doesn't seem bothered though.
Vogels tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dean throws out a counter right but Vogels avoids it with no problem.
Vogels throws a head kick that misses.
Dean doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jab by Dean.
Vogels lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dean will feel that in the morning.
Vogels lands a head kick. Dean smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dean on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vogels. Vogels obviously looking to wear him down.
Dean checks the leg kick nicely there.
Vogels moves away from the strike by Dean.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dean throws a leg kick but Vogels checks it.
Vogels walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vogels feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Deans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dean throws an overhand right that lands on Vogels's shoulder, as Vogels tries to avoid the shot.
Vogels is looking to counter punch.
Vogels misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vogels fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dean checks it well.
Dean has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Dean tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vogels was well out of range. Poor timing from Dean.
Dean jabs Vogels to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vogels attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dean lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Vogels missing with a left hand there. Dean was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vogels on the wrong end of a nice jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Vogels.
Dean ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vogels moves away.
Dean just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vogels throws a nice head kick!
Vogels tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Vogels.
Vogels misses with a head kick.
Dean follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Vogels throws a chopping leg kick but Dean manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dean waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vogels.
Dean ducks under a wild hook from Vogels.
Vogels keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vogels misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dean.
A jab from Dean does it's job there.
Vogels defending well as Dean loads up on a big left hand.
Vogels looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Dean getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vogels throws a leg kick
and Dean counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vogels thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dean tests Vogels's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Dean scores with a nice strike.
Vogels tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dean was well out of range. Poor timing from Vogels.
Dean is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Vogels had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Vogels scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dean doesn't seem bothered though.
Vogels misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dean with a jab.
Dean takes a swing at Vogels's ribcage but misses.
Dean ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vogels moves away.
Dean doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Dean.
Good shot there by Dean.
Vogels is rocked!
Dean misses the body punch
and Vogels makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dean misses the shot to the body.
Vogels looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Dean misses with a head kick.
Dean's corner calls for a 1-2. Dean obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Randall Dean dominated that round.
That's time! Vogels's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dean avoids the head kick by Vogels.
Nice straight punches there by Dean. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dean.
Vogels motions for Dean to come forward. Vogels throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vogels attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dean lands a jab.
Randall Dean seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vogels lands a high kick!
Dean pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vogels lands a head kick. Dean smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Dean throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dean misses with an uppercut. Vogels saw that one coming.
Vogels lands a body shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Vogels might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Vogels lands with a nice body punch.
Vogels misses with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dean pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vogels lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
It looks like Randall Dean has been cut.
Dean scores with a jab to the head.
Vogels connects with a solid leg kick.
Dean takes a swing at Vogels's ribcage but misses.
Vogels is looking to wear down Dean with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dean is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vogels.
Dean throws a predictable looking body shot
and Vogels counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vogels uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dean has time to react.
Nice body punch from Dean.
Dean throws a hook to the side of Vogels's head but Vogels sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vogels looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Vogels throws a leg kick but Dean checks it.
Vogels on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Vogels throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dean lands a nice looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vogels misses with an uppercut. Dean saw that one coming.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vogels.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dean misses with a combination
and Vogels counters with a leg kick.
Dean misses with a head kick.
Dean has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vogels.
Vogels throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dean lands with a cross.
Dean swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Dean blocks the leg kick.
Dean slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dean digs a good hook to Vogels's body.
Vogels uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dean.
Dean throws a jab when Vogels was well out of range.
Dean scores with a jab.
Vogels throws a head kick but Dean moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dean misses the jab.
Vogels lunges at Dean with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dean's hand.
Dean misses with a straight right.
Dean looks to score with a jab to the body but Vogels is just out of range.
Dean dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dean moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dean's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Vogels ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vogels lands with a kick to the temple. Dean shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Dean checks a leg kick.
Vogels throws a leg kick
and Dean counters with a straight right hand.
Dean ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vogels moves away.
Vogels walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vogels tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd cheers as Vogels lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dean doesn't seem phased though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dean throws a head kick that misses.
Vogels throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Dean is rocked!
Dean throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dean is still on wobbly legs! Can Vogels finish him?
Vogels drops Dean with a naaaaasty hook - Dean is in real trouble here! Vogels dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oscar Vogels!
Oscar Vogels seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samson Dandrakulo (ranked 670 p4p, 1016 weight class) and Bernard Ramsey (ranked 87 p4p, 136 weight class). Samson Dandrakulo is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Samson Dandrakulo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Bernard Ramsey!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dandrakulo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
An inside leg kick lands from Dandrakulo.
The fighters circling - Dandrakulo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ramsey takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ramsey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ramsey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dandrakulo throws a leg kick but Ramsey checks it.
Ramsey lands with a nice body punch.
Dandrakulo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ramsey.
A left lands for Dandrakulo.
Ramsey has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dandrakulo finds it's way round the side to connect with Ramsey's head.
Dandrakulo throws a jab but it's blocked by Ramsey.
And Ramsey responds with a good body kick, but Dandrakulo manages to step out the way in time.
Donk. Dandrakulo catches Ramsey right on the button with a cross.
The crowd cheers as Dandrakulo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ramsey doesn't seem phased though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramsey throws a leg kick that misses.
Ramsey moves in looking to clinch but Dandrakulo pushes him off.
Dandrakulo throws a hook but Ramsey avoids it easily.
Ramsey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramsey with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dandrakulo tries to work over Ramsey's front leg with a kick but Ramsey checks it.
We've been told by Dandrakulo's head coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ramsey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dandrakulo was well out of range. Poor timing from Ramsey.
Samson Dandrakulo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo misses with a body shot.
A big left from Dandrakulo misses.
Ramsey throws out a counter right but Dandrakulo avoids it with no problem.
Dandrakulo misses with a head kick.
Ramsey flicks out a counter leg kick but Dandrakulo steps away.
Dandrakulo checks a leg kick nicely.
Dandrakulo scores with a push kick.
Ramsey attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dandrakulo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ramsey takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dandrakulo connects with the punch.
Dandrakulo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dandrakulo cracks Ramsey with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dandrakulo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ramsey was well out of range. Poor timing from Dandrakulo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramsey is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ramsey scores with a shot to the body.
Ramsey lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Dandrakulo throws a jab but it's blocked by Ramsey.
Ramsey on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dandrakulo. Dandrakulo obviously looking to wear him down.
Dandrakulo throws a leg kick which misses Ramsey's front leg but catches the back leg as Ramsey tries to avoid it.
Dandrakulo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ramsey's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dandrakulo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ramsey throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ramsey moves out of range of the body kick from Dandrakulo.
A solid body kick from Ramsey.
Dandrakulo throws a leg kick which misses Ramsey's front leg but catches the back leg as Ramsey tries to avoid it.
Dandrakulo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ramsey lands with a nice body punch.
Ramsey on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ramsey throws a leg kick but Dandrakulo checks it.
Dandrakulo is looking to counter punch.
Dandrakulo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ramsey checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dandrakulo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ramsey. Ramsey circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dandrakulo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dandrakulo tests Ramsey's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ramsey takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ramsey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dandrakulo moves away.
Dandrakulo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ramsey lands with an uppercut that bounces Dandrakulo off the cage and back into range.
Dandrakulo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A cross from Dandrakulo lands.
Dandrakulo ducks under a wild hook from Ramsey.
Ramsey keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dandrakulo tests Ramsey's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ramsey throws a sloppy head kick and Dandrakulo moves out of range easily.
Dandrakulo fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ramsey just manages to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dandrakulo missing with a left hand there. Ramsey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dandrakulo scoring well with a low kick there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dandrakulo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ramsey checks it well.
Ramsey has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dandrakulo finds it's way round the side to connect with Ramsey's head.
Dandrakulo throws a right hand that misses
and Ramsey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Crunch! Ramsey slams his shin into Dandrakulo's torso.
Ramsey is looking to clinch.
Ramsey tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dandrakulo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ramsey looks to land a combination. Dandrakulo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ramsey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dandrakulo.
Ramsey avoids the body shot from Dandrakulo.
Ramsey doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dandrakulo throws a series of strikes that have Ramsey backpedaling.
Dandrakulo checks the leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Some bone on bone action there as Ramsey checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ramsey checks a low kick from Dandrakulo.
Ramsey moves out of range as Dandrakulo strikes.
Dandrakulo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ramsey doesn't seem bothered though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Samson Dandrakulo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ramsey lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ramsey wants to clinch but Dandrakulo slips to the side
and Dandrakulo counters with a nice uppercut.
Dandrakulo misses with a leg kick.
Ramsey misses with a kick to the body.
Dandrakulo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dandrakulo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dandrakulo thumps Ramsey with a low kick.
Ramsey moves forwards but Dandrakulo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ramsey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dandrakulo.
Ramsey throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dandrakulo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dandrakulo lands a right hook to the body.
Samson Dandrakulo is winning the standup battle so far.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dandrakulo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An inside leg kick from Ramsey misses.
Dandrakulo scores with a jab to the head.
Ramsey needs to keep his hands up - Dandrakulo had a free shot at his head there.
Ramsey has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dandrakulo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ramsey was well out of range. Poor timing from Dandrakulo.
Ramsey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramsey looks to land a combination but Dandrakulo avoids it well.
It looked like Dandrakulo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ramsey misses with a looping left.
Ramsey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dandrakulo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dandrakulo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ramsey can do to turn this around?
Dandrakulo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ramsey checks it well.
Dandrakulo connects with a solid leg kick.
Ramsey throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Dandrakulo counters with a thumping low kick.
Ramsey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dandrakulo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ramsey appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ramsey wants to land a leg kick but Dandrakulo is out of range.
Dandrakulo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dandrakulo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ramsey was well out of range. Poor timing from Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ramsey.
Dandrakulo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dandrakulo avoids the body shot from Ramsey.
Ramsey takes a swing at Dandrakulo's ribcage but misses.
Dandrakulo has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Dandrakulo misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramsey scores with a leg kick.
Ramsey defending well as Dandrakulo loads up on a big left hand.
Dandrakulo throws a quick inside leg kick.
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!
Dandrakulo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dandrakulo lands a right hook to the body.
Ramsey thuds a left hand into Dandrakulo's body.
Dandrakulo throws an overhand right that lands on Ramsey's shoulder, as Ramsey tries to avoid the shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ramsey checks a leg kick.
Ramsey throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ramsey ducks right into an uppercut from Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dandrakulo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dandrakulo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ramsey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dandrakulo.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ramsey.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dandrakulo swings widly with a right hand
and Ramsey counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dandrakulo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dandrakulo moves out of range of the strikes.
Ramsey lands with a shot to the body.
Ramsey's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dandrakulo under the eye.
Ramsey has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Dandrakulo works Ramsey's body with a nice hook.
Ramsey looks to score with a jab to the body but Dandrakulo is just out of range.
Ramsey takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dandrakulo throws a body shot but no joy.
Ramsey steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ramsey scores with a head kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Dandrakulo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dandrakulo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ramsey looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ramsey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dandrakulo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ramsey walks into a straight right hand from Dandrakulo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dandrakulo feints and then cracks Ramsey's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ramsey down.
Ramsey misses with an uppercut.
Ramsey finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ramsey is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dandrakulo rather than just go for the knockout.
Ramsey is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ramsey walks into a stiff left hand from Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo connects with a single shot there.
Dandrakulo with the inside leg kick.
Ramsey staying out of range there.
Ramsey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dandrakulo moves away.
Dandrakulo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ramsey avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dandrakulo scores with a hook to the body. Ramsey takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dandrakulo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dandrakulo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dandrakulo misses with a wild body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Samson Dandrakulo dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo defending well as Ramsey loads up on a big left hand.
Ramsey throws a sloppy head kick and Dandrakulo moves out of range easily.
A nice leg kick from Dandrakulo, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dandrakulo throws a front kick aimed at Ramsey's knee but Ramsey avoids it well.
Dandrakulo misses the shot to the body.
Ramsey swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ramsey ducks right into an uppercut from Dandrakulo.
A swing and a miss from Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dandrakulo cracks a nice hook into Ramsey's ribs.
Dandrakulo thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ramsey.
Ramsey swings for the body but Dandrakulo moves out of range.
Ramsey fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dandrakulo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ramsey steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dandrakulo.
Ramsey misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramsey thumps Dandrakulo with a low kick.
Dandrakulo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ramsey.
Dandrakulo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ramsey tests Dandrakulo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ramsey has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ramsey feints a counter leg kick.
Ramsey takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dandrakulo scores with a head kick. Ramsey tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ramsey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ramsey tries to land a leg kick but Dandrakulo saw it coming and moves away.
Dandrakulo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dandrakulo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ramsey counters with a one-two 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!
Dandrakulo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ramsey looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dandrakulo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramsey takes one to the chin there.
Ramsey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ramsey looks to land a body kick but Dandrakulo moved away.
Dandrakulo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dandrakulo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Dandrakulo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ramsey misses with a leg kick.
That kick from Dandrakulo tenderised Ramsey's leg. Ramsey is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dandrakulo throws a jab but it's blocked by Ramsey.
Dandrakulo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ramsey. Ramsey circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ramsey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dandrakulo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ramsey replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Dandrakulo blocks it well.
Dandrakulo blocks a head kick by Ramsey.
Ramsey fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dandrakulo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dandrakulo. Ramsey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bernard Ramsey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dandrakulo is looking to score with low kicks.
Ramsey throws a low kick, looking for Dandrakulo's leg but Dandrakulo calmly moves out of range.
Samson Dandrakulo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dandrakulo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dandrakulo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ramsey throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Dandrakulo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ramsey throws a sloppy head kick and Dandrakulo moves out of range easily.
Ramsey on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dandrakulo. Dandrakulo obviously looking to wear him down.
Ramsey throws a leg kick which misses Dandrakulo's front leg but catches the back leg as Dandrakulo tries to avoid it.
Ramsey lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dandrakulo lands with a shot to the body.
Dandrakulo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Good leg kick by Ramsey.
Dandrakulo misses with a looping right.
Dandrakulo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ramsey.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ramsey takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ramsey takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A leg kick checked by Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dandrakulo throws a leg kick which misses Ramsey's front leg but catches the back leg as Ramsey tries to avoid it.
Ramsey takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ramsey takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A jab from Dandrakulo misses.
Dandrakulo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ramsey throws out a loose jab but Dandrakulo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dandrakulo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Good leg kick by Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo with the inside leg kick.
Ramsey throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dandrakulo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samson Dandrakulo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dandrakulo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samson Dandrakulo!
After winning the bout, Samson Dandrakulo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fredrik White (ranked 1129 p4p, 1506 weight class) and Lucca Decker (ranked 144 p4p, 178 weight class). White comes to the cage accompanied by Kenny Loggins - Danger Zone. Fredrik White has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fredrik White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lucca Decker!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Decker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Decker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Decker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
White keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Decker's efforts to push away.
Decker throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Decker gets through White's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Decker misses with a body punch.
Decker can't break the clinch.
Decker taking a breather.
Decker is trying to stall.
A short uppercut from White.
White fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
White is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
White moves in looking to clinch but Decker pushes him off.
Decker flicks out a counter leg kick but White steps away.
White lands a really nice looking cross but Decker seems unphased.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decker walks into a jab.
White clinches up with Decker and pushes him back against the cage.
White takes a shot to the head.
Decker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
White displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Decker is rocked!
White closes the distance looking to clinch
and Decker counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Fredrik White has been cut.
Decker get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Decker stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but White runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fredrik White!
Our winner, Fredrik White, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Traumen (ranked 67 p4p, 590 weight class) and Leonardo Pancho Garcia (ranked 10 p4p, 64 weight class). Garcia has chosen Thors Hammer - Mexico as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lucas Traumen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Leonardo Pancho Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Traumen looks to score with a jab to the body but Garcia is just out of range.
Traumen throws a jab but it's blocked by Garcia.
Traumen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Traumen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garcia.
Garcia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Garcia misses.
Garcia lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Traumen swinging wildly here.
Garcia lands a two punch combo.
Garcia throws a looping overhand right but Traumen ducks down to avoid it.
Lucas Traumen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Traumen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garcia manages to avoid it.
Traumen throws a half hearted mid kick.
It seemed like Garcia was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Garcia jabs Traumen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Garcia has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Traumen is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Traumen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Traumen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garcia manages to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Traumen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Garcia doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Garcia throws a jab but it's blocked by Traumen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Traumen misses with a body kick.
Traumen moves out of range of the strikes.
Traumen throwing a counter right hand but Garcia manages to avoid it.
Traumen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Garcia misses with a looping left.
Garcia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Traumen lands the left hand.
Traumen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Traumen misses with an uppercut. Garcia saw that one coming.
Traumen with the inside leg kick.
Traumen is looking to slow Garcia down with leg kicks.
Garcia takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Traumen misses with a head kick.
Garcia throws a hook to the side of Traumen's head but Traumen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Traumen is looking to counter punch.
Traumen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Garcia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Garcia misses.
Traumen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Garcia looks to land a left hand but Traumen moved out of range nicely.
Garcia slips a jab from Traumen.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Garcia! But no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Traumen.
Garcia looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Garcia connects with a body shot that sends Traumen's belly button to the back.
Nice defenses there by Garcia.
Garcia ducks under a wild hook from Traumen.
Despite the aggression on Garcia's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Traumen staying out of range there.
Traumen looks to score with a jab to the body but Garcia is just out of range.
Traumen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garcia.
Garcia throws a hook but Traumen blocks it.
Garcia misses the jab.
Traumen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Traumen slips a jab from Garcia.
Traumen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garcia.
Traumen throws a head kick but Garcia moves out of range.
Garcia might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Garcia throws a combination. Traumen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Traumen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Garcia misses with a left hand
and Traumen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Garcia fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Traumen on the side of the head.
Traumen works Garcia's body with a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Traumen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Traumen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Garcia misses with a two punch combination.
A jab from Garcia misses.
Garcia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Traumen was well out of range. Poor timing from Garcia.
Garcia looks to land a right hand but Traumen moved out of range.
Traumen throws a hook but Garcia blocks it.
Traumen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Garcia.
Traumen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Traumen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A big left from Garcia misses.
Traumen misses with a wild body shot.
Traumen throws a leg kick but Garcia sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Traumen misses with a body shot.
Traumen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Garcia throws a hook but Traumen avoids it easily.
Garcia misses with a hook. Traumen ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Traumen slips under a jab.
Traumen scores with a hook.
It looks like Leonardo Pancho Garcia has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Traumen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Traumen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Traumen slips under a jab.
Traumen throws a looping overhand right but Garcia ducks down to avoid it.
Traumen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Traumen slips under a jab.
Traumen cracks Garcia with a right hand to the side of the head.
Traumen scores with a head kick. Garcia tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Traumen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Garcia takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Garcia is rocked!
Traumen misses with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Traumen cracks Garcia with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Traumen has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Garcia to stand back up!
Garcia is still on wobbly legs! Can Traumen finish him?
Traumen fakes the body blow, causing Garcia to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Garcia goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lucas Traumen!
Lucas Traumen retains his lightweight title!
Lucas Traumen tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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