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NYF 97: Perry vs Bird II PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryland Bridges (ranked 2612 p4p, 3532 weight class) and John Geghan (ranked 263 p4p, 345 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryland Bridges!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Geghan!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bridges pushes Geghan up against the cage in a clinch.
Geghan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Geghan jumps guard and drags Bridges to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Bridges wants to get up but he can't break Geghan's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bridges trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Bridges loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Geghan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bridges manages to get himself to full guard.
Geghan trying to control the position from guard on top but Bridges is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bridges tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bridges throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Geghan escapes and throws Bridges's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Geghan moves into full mount!
Geghan is landing with some decent strikes but Bridges is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Geghan avoids the attempt from Bridges to control.
Geghan lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Geghan trying to control but Bridges is having none of it.
Geghan postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bridges looks a forlorn figure.
Geghan lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Geghan landing strikes from the mount.
Geghan lands with some strikes.
Geghan with good strikes from the mount here!
Geghan prevents Bridges from getting the reversal.
Geghan postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Bridges bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Geghan and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Geghan!
John Geghan thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Christ (ranked 801 p4p, 1751 weight class) and Uzochukwu Adebo (ranked 106 p4p, 217 weight class). Adebo has chosen MERCURY as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jeff Christ!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Uzochukwu Adebo!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adebo misses with an uppercut
and Christ counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Adebo!
Sloppy strikes there by Christ.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adebo is not content to let Christ control the position.
A lull in the action here as Christ stalls from top position.
Christ working the strikes but Adebo uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adebo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Christ throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Christ is looking to take a break and control but Adebo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Christ is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Adebo is just riding it out for now. Christ eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christ sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Adebo defending well though.
Christ thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Christ 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.
Christ missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Christ is looking to stall here but Adebo recovers full guard.
Christ throws a big right hand that misses.
Adebo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Christ.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Adebo keeping full guard, as Christ tries to pass.
Adebo keeping moving, preventing Christ from controlling successfully.
Adebo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Adebo trying to keep a closed guard but Christ is proving a slippery customer.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Christ is looking to work some ground and pound but Adebo has wrist control.
Adebo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Christ wants to control from the top but Adebo keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Adebo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christ scores with a takedown into Adebo's guard.
Christ missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Adebo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Christ tries to free his leg and advance position but Adebo is retaining full guard.
Adebo being controlled here, momentarily.
Christ scoring with punches to the head and body.
Christ slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Christ missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christ lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Adebo keeping full guard, as Christ tries to pass.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Christ slips nicely into half guard.
Adebo is refusing to be controlled, as Christ sits in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Christ lands a nice short elbow.
Christ wants to lay and pray for a moment but Adebo keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Christ landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Christ wants to lay and pray for a moment but Adebo keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Christ dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nice takedown defense from Adebo. No joy for Christ on that attempt.
Christ shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Christ is trying to control the action in half guard but Adebo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Christ sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Adebo defending well though.
Christ is just content to waste time from the top position. Adebo takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Christ is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christ controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Adebo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christ looking to pass the guard.
Adebo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Christ throws a big right hand that misses.
Christ throws an elbow that misses. Adebo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Christ's guard. Nice move by Adebo!
Christ looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Christ looking for a sweep. Not yet Christ, not yet.
Christ seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Adebo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Christ tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christ is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Adebo can do to turn this around?
Christ wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Adebo is now in half guard.
Christ trying to control here.
Christ tries to get to full guard but Adebo has control of the leg.
Christ wants to control but Adebo is keeping busy.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christ is trying to get back to full guard.
Christ actively working from the bottom here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Christ throws a hook but Adebo blocks it.
Christ misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Christ fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Christ. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Christ throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A countering left hand to the body from Adebo misses.
Uzochukwu Adebo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nice uppercut lands for Christ. That snapped Adebo's head back.
Adebo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Adebo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
 It looks like Jeff Christ has been cut.
Jeff Christ seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christ shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Adebo sprawls well. Adebo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Christ gets slowly back to his feet.
It seemed like Adebo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Christ goes for a double leg but Adebo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Adebo continues to drive forward.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Adebo! But no joy.
Adebo swings wildly with an uppercut but Christ uses good head movement to avoid it.
Christ works on Adebo's body with a couple of short punches.
Christ is trying to break the clinch but Adebo has him pressed against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adebo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Adebo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Adebo manages to break the clinch.
Adebo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Uzochukwu Adebo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jeff Christ's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Christ tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adebo was well out of range. Poor timing from Christ.
Christ looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The fighters circling - Adebo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Christ throws a right hand that misses
and Adebo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Adebo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Christ.
Christ attempts a counter takedown but Adebo avoids it well and moves away.
Christ ducks under a wild hook from Adebo.
Adebo misses with a wild body shot.
Adebo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Adebo misses its intended target.
Christ lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Christ connects with a single shot there.
Adebo looks to land a left hand but Christ moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christ throws a big shot that misses.
A cross from Christ lands.
Christ just misses with a punch to the body.
Adebo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Christ's hands.
Christ manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Adebo on his heels. He'll look to pass Adebo's guard now, I'm sure.
Jeff Christ overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Christ wants to control from the top but Adebo keeps moving.
Christ throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Christ trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Christ trying to control the position from guard on top but Adebo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Christ accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adebo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Christ.
Christ works over Adebo with some ground and pound from guard.
Christ scoring with punches to the head and body.
Christ missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Christ throws a strike but Adebo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Christ is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Adebo is not content to let Christ control the position.
Christ looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Adebo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christ thows a huge punch but Adebo dodges it nicely.
Christ trying to control from half guard but Adebo is working away.
Adebo preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Christ is working for a kimura but Adebo is defending it quite comfortably.
Christ missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Adebo regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Christ.
Christ stands up over Adebo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Christ throwing strikes but missing.
Christ missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Adebo trying to keep a closed guard but Christ is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Christ wants to control from the top but Adebo keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeff Christ showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Christ has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Christ!
Jeff Christ decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Rivera (ranked 1786 p4p, 2482 weight class) and Swinzey Mckinney (ranked 148 p4p, 208 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Antonio Rivera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Swinzey Mckinney!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rivera dives in and grabs Mckinney's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mckinney pushes down on Rivera's head and hops out.
Mckinney lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mckinney lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rivera at a distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mckinney darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mckinney closes the distance and clinches.
Mckinney scores with a shot to the side of Rivera's head.
Rivera tries to score a body lock takedown but Mckinney shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mckinney lands with a short head shot on the inside.
 Rivera is rocked!
Mckinney creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Rivera's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Rivera drops to his knees and Mckinney pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Swinzey Mckinney!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Krypton Brussard (ranked 821 p4p, 3264 weight class) and Austin Stevens (ranked 101 p4p, 325 weight class). Krypton Brussard had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Krypton Brussard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Austin Stevens!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevens on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Brussard looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stevens throws a body punch but Brussard moves out of range.
Stevens throws a lazy uppercut
and Brussard counters with a low kick, right behind Stevens 's knee.
Stevens throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stevens misses with a leg kick
and Brussard counters with a thumping low kick.
Stevens waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brussard.
Brussard connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stevens throws the left hand but Brussard avoids the punch easily.
Austin Stevens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stevens fails to land with a series of punches.
Brussard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stevens.
Brussard avoids the body shot from Stevens.
Stevens misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brussard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stevens lands a nice looking body shot.
Brussard thuds his shin into the meat of Stevens's side.
We've been told by Brussard's head coaches at ubergym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Brussard digs a good hook to Stevens's body.
Stevens on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Stevens throws a hook to the side of Brussard's head but Brussard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stevens checks a leg kick.
Brussard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stevens swings away with a body shot that misses
and Brussard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brussard throws an overhand right that drops Stevens like a sack of potatoes! Brussard dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Krypton Brussard!
A very excited looking Krypton Brussard 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Van Elburg (ranked 709 p4p, 1582 weight class) and Kado Akiyama (ranked 68 p4p, 138 weight class). Vincent Van Elburg could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kado Akiyama's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vincent Van Elburg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kado Akiyama!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akiyama chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Akiyama misses with a body punch
and Van Elburg counters with a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Akiyama misses its intended target.
Van Elburg instigates a clinch.
Akiyama misses with a punch to the body.
Akiyama tries a body shot but Van Elburg blocks it.
Akiyama using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Van Elburg has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Van Elburg throws a punch but it's blocked by Akiyama.
Akiyama using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Van Elburg has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Van Elburg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Elburg lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Elburg.
Van Elburg has a couple of punches blocked by Akiyama.
Van Elburg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Elburg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Elburg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Akiyama throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Akiyama throws an elbow but misses.
A short body shot lands from Van Elburg as the two fighters clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Elburg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Akiyama pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Van Elburg gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Van Elburg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Elburg blocks an elbow strike from Akiyama.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Akiyama just misses with a elbow thrown towards Van Elburg's brow.
A head punch on the inside from Van Elburg fails to land.
Akiyama throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Van Elburg blocks it with crossed arms.
Akiyama misses with a knee to the head.
Akiyama throws an elbow that misses.
Van Elburg misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Elburg dodges an elbow strike from Akiyama.
Van Elburg swings wildly with an uppercut but Akiyama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Elburg really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Akiyama misses with a hook to the ribs.
Akiyama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
I was talking to Van Elburg's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Van Elburg creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Van Elburg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Akiyama's elbow.
Akiyama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Van Elburg.
Van Elburg lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Van Elburg working aggressively here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Akiyama throws an elbow but misses.
Van Elburg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Elburg throws a punch but it's blocked by Akiyama.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Elburg throws a head punch that misses.
Akiyama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Elburg throws a head punch that misses.
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!
Akiyama lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Vincent Van Elburg has been cut.
Akiyama tries to land a knee to the head but Van Elburg blocks with his arms.
Akiyama wants to break the clinch but can't.
Akiyama manages to break the clinch.
Van Elburg has Akiyama up against the cage in a clinch.
Van Elburg lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Akiyama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Elburg's elbow.
Akiyama using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Van Elburg has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Akiyama blocks a body shot from Van Elburg.
Van Elburg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Elburg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Elburg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Akiyama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Van Elburg.
Van Elburg throws a head punch that misses.
Akiyama is trying to force a seperation but Van Elburg has the dominant position.
Akiyama with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Elburg tries to work over Akiyama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Akiyama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Elburg lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Akiyama with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Akiyama tries a knee to the head but Van Elburg blocks it.
Van Elburg misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Van Elburg fails to land.
Van Elburg misses with a punch to the body.
Van Elburg blocks an elbow strike.
Akiyama misses with a knee strike.
Akiyama lands a body punch.
Akiyama with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A shot in the inside from Van Elburg.
Van Elburg tries to work over Akiyama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Van Elburg.
Akiyama manages to break the clinch.
Van Elburg tries to clinch there but Akiyama circles away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Akiyama!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Elburg gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Van Elburg blocks an elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama throws a knee to the head but misses.
Van Elburg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Akiyama's elbow.
Akiyama pushes off an throws an elbow but Van Elburg leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Van Elburg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Akiyama misses with a body punch.
Van Elburg gets through Akiyama's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Van Elburg on the inside.
Van Elburg misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Akiyama using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Van Elburg has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Van Elburg scores with a shoulder strike.
Van Elburg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akiyama tries a knee to the head but Van Elburg blocks it.
Van Elburg lands a hook that snaps the head of Akiyama backwards.
Akiyama tries a knee to the head but Van Elburg blocks it.
Akiyama throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Akiyama breaks from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Elburg wants to clinch up but Akiyama keeps it at a distance.
Akiyama avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Akiyama has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Akiyama there as he acknowledges the shot.
Akiyama throws a right hand that misses
and Van Elburg counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Van Elburg dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vincent Van Elburg's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Akiyama misses with a left hand
and Akiyama takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Van Elburg closes the distance and pushes Akiyama back into the cage.
Akiyama using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Van Elburg has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Van Elburg working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Akiyama with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Van Elburg working aggressively here.
Van Elburg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Elburg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Akiyama can do to turn this around?
Akiyama using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Van Elburg has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Akiyama misses with an elbow over the top.
Van Elburg lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Akiyama backwards.
Van Elburg working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Van Elburg working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Van Elburg lands with a right to the head.
Good body shot from Van Elburg.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Van Elburg on the inside.
Akiyama blocks a body shot from Van Elburg.
Akiyama has had enough of the clinch but Van Elburg keeps him there for the moment.
Van Elburg gets through Akiyama's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vincent Van Elburg has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Akiyama throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Van Elburg creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Van Elburg keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Akiyama's efforts to push away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Elburg lands a body punch in the clinch.
Van Elburg throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Akiyamas head.
Akiyama blocking some punches.
Akiyama tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Van Elburg lands a body shot.
Akiyama is breathing heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Elburg.
Van Elburg blocks an elbow strike from Akiyama.
Akiyama prevents a body shot from Van Elburg.
Akiyama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Van Elburg.
Van Elburg blocks an elbow strike.
Van Elburg lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Van Elburg lands a body punch.
Van Elburg lands with a light punch inside.
Van Elburg lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Van Elburg.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Van Elburg - that landed with a thud.
Van Elburg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Elburg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Van Elburg.
Van Elburg tries to work over Akiyama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Akiyama using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Van Elburg has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Van Elburg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Elburg struggles to land a body shot inside as Akiyama controls his hands.
Akiyama throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Akiyama throws an elbow that misses.
Akiyama tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Van Elburg misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Van Elburg fails to land.
Akiyama with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Still in the clinch, Van Elburg scores with a nice short uppercut.
Van Elburg stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Akiyama is trying to break free.
A short left from Van Elburg.
A short right from Van Elburg.
Still in the clinch, Van Elburg scores with a nice short uppercut.
Van Elburg tries a body shot but Akiyama blocks it.
Van Elburg lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Van Elburg pushes Akiyama back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Elburg prevents a body shot from Akiyama.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama misses with a knee to the head.
Van Elburg tries a body shot but Akiyama blocks it.
Akiyama pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Van Elburg tries to throw a body punch but Akiyama avoids it by throwing Van Elburg back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Van Elburg.
Van Elburg scores with a hook to the body.
Akiyama pushes off an throws an elbow but Van Elburg leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A short uppercut from Van Elburg.
Van Elburg lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Van Elburg tries a body shot but Akiyama blocks it.
Van Elburg avoids a wild elbow strike from Akiyama.
Akiyama using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Van Elburg has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Van Elburg.
Van Elburg throws a head punch that misses.
Van Elburg misses with a punch to the body.
Akiyama tries a knee to the head but Van Elburg blocks it.
Van Elburg tries a body shot but Akiyama blocks it.
Van Elburg cracks Akiyama with a nice body shot.
Akiyama blocks a body shot from Van Elburg.
Van Elburg gets through Akiyama's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama misses with a knee strike.
Van Elburg misses with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akiyama looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Akiyama pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Akiyama throws a leg kick
and Van Elburg counters with a good low kick that Akiyama was not able to check.
Akiyama is looking to chop away at Van Elburg's legs.
Van Elburg moves into the clinch.
Akiyama throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Akiyama struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Elburg controls his hands.
Van Elburg blocks a body shot from Akiyama.
Van Elburg scores with a shot to the side of Akiyama's head.
Van Elburg lands a body shot.
Van Elburg tries to work over Akiyama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Akiyama prevents a body shot from Van Elburg.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akiyama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Elburg lands a hook that snaps the head of Akiyama backwards.
Akiyama misses with a body punch.
Akiyama struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Elburg controls his hands.
Van Elburg lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Van Elburg dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vincent Van Elburg's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Van Elburg closes the distance and pushes Akiyama back into the cage.
Van Elburg throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Akiyama tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Van Elburg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Van Elburg.
Akiyama tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Van Elburg lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Van Elburg lands a shoulder strike.
Akiyama tries to land a knee to the head but Van Elburg blocks with his arms.
Van Elburg misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Van Elburg as the two fighters clinch.
Van Elburg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Akiyama misses with a body punch.
Van Elburg scores with a shot to the side of Akiyama's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Elburg tries to work over Akiyama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Akiyama prevents a body shot from Van Elburg.
Van Elburg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Elburg swings wildly with an uppercut but Akiyama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Elburg tries a body shot but Akiyama blocks it.
Akiyama takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Elburg pushes Akiyama back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Van Elburg.
Van Elburg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Akiyama misses with a knee to the head.
Akiyama tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Van Elburg working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Van Elburg lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Akiyama backwards.
Van Elburg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Akiyama's elbow.
Van Elburg lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Van Elburg lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Van Elburg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Elburg lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Van Elburg.
Akiyama's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Akiyama throws an elbow that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akiyama with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Van Elburg is working Akiyama over against the cage.
Van Elburg lands a nice uppercut.
Van Elburg lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
 Akiyama is rocked!
Van Elburg lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Akiyama backwards.
Akiyama is still on wobbly legs! Can Van Elburg finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Elburg makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Van Elburg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Elburg lands a hook to the side of the head.
Akiyama misses with an elbow strike.
Van Elburg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Akiyama looking to throw knees to the head but Van Elburg is blocking nicely.
Van Elburg gets through Akiyama's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Akiyama with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Van Elburg pushes Akiyama back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Elburg lands a right hand that snaps the head of Akiyama backwards.
Akiyama blocks a body shot from Van Elburg.
Van Elburg misses with a punch to the body.
Van Elburg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Van Elburg creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Van Elburg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akiyama tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch on the inside from Van Elburg fails to land.
Van Elburg lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vincent Van Elburg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Elburg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Akiyama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Elburg's elbow.
Van Elburg misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Elburg working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Van Elburg gets through Akiyama's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Akiyama misses with a knee to the head.
Van Elburg swings wildly with an uppercut but Akiyama uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from Van Elburg.
Van Elburg pushes Akiyama back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Van Elburg struggles to land a body shot inside as Akiyama controls his hands.
Van Elburg misses with a body punch.
Akiyama seems to have recovered his senses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Van Elburg.
Van Elburg lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Akiyama backwards.
A short left from Van Elburg.
Van Elburg throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Van Elburg is working Akiyama over against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Van Elburg creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Van Elburg lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Elburg misses with a punch to the body.
Akiyama throws a knee to the head but misses.
Van Elburg tries a body shot but Akiyama blocks it.
Van Elburg lands a body punch.
Van Elburg scores with a shot to the side of Akiyama's head.
Van Elburg throws a punch but it's blocked by Akiyama.
Van Elburg lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Akiyama backwards.
Van Elburg misses with some punches.
Akiyama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Elburg's elbow.
Van Elburg swings wildly with an uppercut but Akiyama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Elburg lands a right hand.
Good body shot from Van Elburg.
Van Elburg lands a right hand that snaps the head of Akiyama backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akiyama misses with a knee to the head.
Kado Akiyama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Van Elburg softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Akiyama throws an elbow but it misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vincent Van Elburg showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Van Elburg, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vincent Van Elburg!
Vincent Van Elburg really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Wrestler Wayfare logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Niall Ferguson (ranked 210 p4p, 786 weight class) and Chaos Kemppainen (ranked 31 p4p, 104 weight class). Chaos Kemppainen will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 25 - 13 - 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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chaos Kemppainen!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kemppainen avoids the head kick by Ferguson.
Kemppainen thuds his right hand into Ferguson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kemppainen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kemppainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kemppainen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kemppainen scores with a punch to the head.
It looks like Niall Ferguson has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kemppainen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ferguson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ferguson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson scores with a jab to the head.
Kemppainen moves into the clinch.
Ferguson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kemppainen misses with some punches.
Kemppainen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ferguson backwards.
Kemppainen prevents a body shot from Ferguson.
Ferguson lands an uppercut.
 It looks like Chaos Kemppainen has been cut.
Good body shot from Kemppainen.
Kemppainen scores with a hook to the body.
Ferguson breaks from the clinch.
Kemppainen connects with a body shot.
Kemppainen 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.
Ferguson with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kemppainen defending well as Ferguson loads up on a big left hand.
Ferguson takes a swing at Kemppainen's ribcage but misses.
Kemppainen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ferguson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kemppainen finds it's way round the side to connect with Ferguson's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ferguson. Kemppainen does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ferguson.
Ferguson slips under a jab.
Ferguson is looking for a counter combo.
Kemppainen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kemppainen throws a shot from downtown. Ferguson moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson misses with a right hand
and Kemppainen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kemppainen moves away from the strike by Ferguson.
Kemppainen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Decent striking displayed by Kemppainen there.
Kemppainen moves out of range of the strikes.
Ferguson misses with a body punch
and Kemppainen counters with a nice uppercut.
Kemppainen is looking to clinch.
Ferguson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kemppainen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ferguson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson throws a looping overhand right but Kemppainen ducks down to avoid it.
Kemppainen feints a counter leg kick.
Ferguson looks to score with a jab to the body but Kemppainen is just out of range.
Kemppainen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kemppainen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kemppainen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Niall Ferguson's cut is getting worse.
Ferguson takes a swing at Kemppainen's ribcage but misses.
Ferguson misses with an uppercut. Kemppainen saw that one coming.
Kemppainen throws a counter combo.
A shot to the body from Ferguson misses
and Kemppainen counters with a crisp one two that drops Ferguson! Kemppainen thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Ferguson to his feet! Ferguson is in big trouble!
Ferguson is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kemppainen instigates a clinch.
Kemppainen tries a body shot but Ferguson blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chaos Kemppainen dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kemppainen moves out of range of the strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ferguson.
Kemppainen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Ferguson misses with a wild body shot.
Kemppainen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kemppainen throws a hook but Ferguson avoids it easily.
Ferguson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kemppainen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ferguson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kemppainen moves away.
Ferguson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Niall Ferguson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson misses with a low kick.
Kemppainen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ferguson just misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Ferguson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ferguson is looking to slow Kemppainen down with leg kicks.
Kemppainen closes the distance and pushes Ferguson back into the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ferguson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kemppainen lands a right hand.
Kemppainen tries to work over Ferguson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kemppainen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jeez, Niall Ferguson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Ferguson working aggressively here.
Ferguson is trying to stall.
A right hook to the body lands for Kemppainen.
Ferguson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kemppainen lands a hook that snaps the head of Ferguson backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kemppainen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ferguson's efforts to push away.
Ferguson working aggressively here.
Kemppainen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kemppainen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kemppainen pushes Ferguson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ferguson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kemppainen lands a shoulder strike.
Kemppainen is working Ferguson over against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ferguson trying to stall but Kemppainen improves his position.
Kemppainen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kemppainen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kemppainen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ferguson. That did some damage!
Ferguson loads up on a big right hand but Kemppainen slips the punch.
Kemppainen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ferguson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kemppainen can pounce on him.
Kemppainen gets a clinch.
Kemppainen struggles to land a body shot inside as Ferguson controls his hands.
Kemppainen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kemppainen struggles to land a body shot inside as Ferguson controls his hands.
Ferguson tries to work over Kemppainen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kemppainen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ferguson backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kemppainen lands a body shot.
Kemppainen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ferguson stalling in the clinch but Kemppainen improves position.
Ferguson manages to break the clinch.
Kemppainen moves into the clinch.
Kemppainen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ferguson or not.
Kemppainen digs a right hand underneath Ferguson's ribcage. Ferguson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kemppainen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kemppainen misses with a body punch.
Kemppainen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Niall Ferguson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Chaos Kemppainen!
A very excited looking Chaos Kemppainen 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 Samson Dandrakulo (ranked 447 p4p, 974 weight class) and Jayson Tatum (ranked 62 p4p, 129 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 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 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jayson Tatum!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dandrakulo throws a lazy uppercut
and Tatum cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tatum walks into a jab.
Dandrakulo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tatum.
A little jabbing left from Tatum on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tatum throws a right hand that misses
and Dandrakulo counters with a good low kick that Tatum was not able to check.
Dandrakulo throws an off balance right hand
and Tatum counters with a straight right hand.
Good leg kick by Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo feints and then cracks Tatum's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tatum down.
Dandrakulo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tatum doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dandrakulo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dandrakulo throws a combination that misses
and Tatum makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dandrakulo ducks under a wild hook from Tatum.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dandrakulo thuds a left hand into Tatum's body.
Dandrakulo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tatum throws a counter combo.
Tatum swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dandrakulo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dandrakulo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dandrakulo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dandrakulo misses with a looping right.
Tatum tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Samson Dandrakulo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tatum slips a straight right by Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dandrakulo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dandrakulo scores with a decent looking hook.
Tatum misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dandrakulo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dandrakulo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dandrakulo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tatum throws a series of punches but Dandrakulo avoids them all with ease.
A swing and a miss from Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo scores with a punch to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dandrakulo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tatum has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tatum and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tatum misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatum has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tatum swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tatum throws a punch but it's blocked by Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tatum tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dandrakulo lands an uppercut.
Tatum takes a shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo manages to break the clinch.
Tatum swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tatum moves in looking to clinch but Dandrakulo pushes him off.
Dandrakulo lands a jab.
Dandrakulo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tatum counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dandrakulo scores with a nice head shot.
Tatum displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dandrakulo throws out the jab.
Despite the aggression on Tatum's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tatum takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dandrakulo tests Tatum's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dandrakulo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tatum.
Tatum on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dandrakulo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dandrakulo cracks a nice hook into Tatum's ribs.
Tatum takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dandrakulo.
Tatum throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tatum's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dandrakulo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Tatum tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tatum has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Tatum gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dandrakulo swings wildly with an uppercut but Tatum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dandrakulo misses with an elbow strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dandrakulo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dandrakulo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo throws a right hand that misses
and Tatum counters by clinching up.
Dandrakulo misses with a punch on the inside.
Tatum tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tatum misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tatum tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dandrakulo's elbow.
Tatum can't find room to land a body shot as Dandrakulo controls the action.
Tatum avoids the elbow strike from Dandrakulo, against the cage.
Dandrakulo throws a punch but it's blocked by Tatum.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dandrakulo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Dandrakulo on the inside.
Tatum tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dandrakulo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dandrakulo throws an elbow that misses.
Tatum misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dandrakulo lands an uppercut.
Tatum swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dandrakulo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Samson Dandrakulo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dandrakulo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tatum counters with a nice uppercut.
Dandrakulo scoring well with a low kick there.
Dandrakulo throws a hook to the side of Tatum's head but Tatum sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dandrakulo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tatum displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dandrakulo throws out the jab.
Dandrakulo tests Tatum's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dandrakulo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dandrakulo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dandrakulo throws out a loose jab but Tatum uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dandrakulo cracks Tatum with an open hand slap.
Tatum tries to bum rush Dandrakulo with a series of wild strikes but Dandrakulo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tatum steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dandrakulo.
Tatum is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tatum ducks under a wild hook from Dandrakulo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tatum misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatum looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tatum waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo throws a one two combo.
Dandrakulo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tatum's hands.
Dandrakulo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tatum throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dandrakulo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tatum takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tatum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dandrakulo moves away.
Tatum walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tatum wants to clinch up but Dandrakulo keeps it at a distance.
The crowd cheers as Dandrakulo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tatum doesn't seem phased though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dandrakulo scores with a hook.
Dandrakulo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dandrakulo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tatum.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dandrakulo scores with the left hand. Tatum knows he should have avoided that one.
Dandrakulo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tatum can do to turn this around?
A good leg kick by Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tatum's head.
Dandrakulo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tatum takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dandrakulo throws a body punch but Tatum moves out of range.
Tatum unleashes a big counter combination but Dandrakulo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tatum misses with a jab to the body
and Dandrakulo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dandrakulo slips under a jab from Tatum.
Dandrakulo lands a jab to the head.
Dandrakulo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tatum.
Tatum misses with an uppercut.
Tatum takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dandrakulo misses with the combination.
Samson Dandrakulo is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dandrakulo misses with a wild body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Dandrakulo as he connects with a hook.
Dandrakulo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tatum swinging wildly here.
Tatum has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tatum takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dandrakulo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That kick from Dandrakulo tenderised Tatum's leg. Tatum is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tatum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dandrakulo manages to avoid it.
Dandrakulo throws a big shot that misses.
Tatum throws out a counter right but Dandrakulo avoids it with no problem.
Tatum avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dandrakulo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo loads up on a big right hand but Tatum slips the punch.
Dandrakulo throws a leg kick but Tatum sees it coming and moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tatum avoids the body shot from Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tatum chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dandrakulo can pounce on him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo misses with a lunging right hand
letting Tatum counter with a right hand.
Dandrakulo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tatum thows a left - swing and a miss!
A punch lands to the side of Tatum 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tatum blocks a jab.
Tatum unleashes a big counter combination but Dandrakulo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tatum checks the leg kick.
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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Tatum lands with a shot to the body.
Tatum walks into a stiff left hand from Dandrakulo.
Tatum ducks under a wild hook from Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo looks to score with a jab to the body but Tatum is just out of range.
It seemed like Tatum was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dandrakulo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tatum in his tracks.
Good standup being displayed there by Dandrakulo as he connects with a hook.
Tatum rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Dandrakulo to counter with a crisp jab.
Dandrakulo slips a jab from Tatum.
Dandrakulo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dandrakulo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tatum looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dandrakulo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tatum on the side of the head.
Tatum throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tatum uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dandrakulo.
A little jabbing left from Tatum on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dandrakulo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatum walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tatum keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo throws a good cross that connects.
Tatum misses with a straight right.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tatum tries to counter by closing the distance.
Dandrakulo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dandrakulo looks to throw the jab but Tatum is out of range.
Tatum avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dandrakulo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tatum misses with an uppercut
and Dandrakulo counters with a straight right hand.
Dandrakulo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dandrakulo misses with an uppercut.
Tatum ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jayson Tatum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatum has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dandrakulo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dandrakulo misses with a hook. Tatum ducked under it nicely.
Dandrakulo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dandrakulo throws a poor cross that misses
and Tatum counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Tatum misses the target.
An inside leg kick lands from Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo swings for the body but Tatum moves out of range.
Tatum appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dandrakulo thuds his right hand into Tatum's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dandrakulo connects with a solid leg kick.
Tatum walks into a straight right hand from Dandrakulo.
Tatum thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tatum misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dandrakulo scores with a leg kick.
Samson Dandrakulo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tatum swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A low kick lands for Dandrakulo.
Tatum throws a right hand that Dandrakulo ducks under and follows up with a left that Dandrakulo also avoids with ease.
An attempted straight right counter from Dandrakulo misses the target.
Tatum lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dandrakulo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dandrakulo, as that shot connected.
Dandrakulo throws a leg kick which misses Tatum's front leg but catches the back leg as Tatum tries to avoid it.
Tatum takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tatum has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tatum 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.
The crowd cheers as Dandrakulo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tatum doesn't seem phased though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tatum on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dandrakulo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dandrakulo throws the left hand but Tatum avoids the punch easily.
Tatum takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dandrakulo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dandrakulo lands with a straight right. Tatum didn't see that one coming.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice straight punches there by Dandrakulo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo throws a lazy uppercut
and Tatum counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dandrakulo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tatum's sensitive parts.
Dandrakulo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dandrakulo scoring well with a low kick there.
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 Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samson Dandrakulo!
During a confident post fight interview, Samson Dandrakulo 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Addy Edison (ranked 1026 p4p, 1284 weight class) and Eddie Young (ranked 94 p4p, 115 weight class). Edison's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Entry of the gladiators. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Eddie Young enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Addy Edison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eddie Young!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Josh West and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Young.
Young moves out of range of the strikes.
Young throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Young looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Edison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Young.
Young lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Edison circles away quickly and effectively.
Young misses with a double jab.
Young tries to sprawl but Edison drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Edison trying to mount his opponent but Young defends it.
Edison is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Edison stops Young from getting back to his feet.
Edison looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Edison passes to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edison tries to move to mount but Young blocks the move with his legs.
Edison is trying to get an arm triangle but Young is defending well.
Edison tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edison tries for a kimura but Young is defending well.
Edison has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Young!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Edison moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Young has worked his arm free - good work by Young!
Edison tries to move into full mount but can't pass Young's legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Edison has knee on belly momentarily but Young bucks him off and regains half guard.
Edison is trying to work for a kimura but Young is defending well.
Young is in trouble now - Edison has advanced to mount!
Young really wants to buck Edison off and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edison swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Young is now in Edison's guard. A big mistake from Edison there, giving up the dominant position!
Edison lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Edison stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Young swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Edison slips nicely into half guard.
Edison seems to be working for a kimura but Young defends the submission attempt.
Edison wants to free his trapped foot but Young is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edison is trying to work for a kimura but Young is defending well.
Edison tries to pass to full mount but Young defends it.
Young is trying to stand back up but Edison is controlling him
Edison looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Edison is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Edison trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Edison passes Young's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Edison tries to pass the half guard into mount. Young knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Addy Edison dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Young tries to work over Edison's front leg with a kick but Edison checks it.
Edison misses with a straight right.
Young feints a counter leg kick.
Edison looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Young misses.
Edison feinted with a counter takedown.
Young throws a series of strikes that have Edison backpedaling.
Young throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Edison is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Young.
Good exchange - Edison coming out on top.
Young misses with a few strikes there.
Young swinging wildly here.
Edison throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Young was covering up waiting for the punch and Edison finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Edison looking to pass the guard.
Edison prevents Young from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edison passes Young's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Edison trying to pass the guard but Young defending well.
Young is looking to escape.
Edison is working for a kimura but Young is defending it quite comfortably.
Edison wants to free his trapped foot but Young is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Edison works his foot free and advances to mount.
Edison moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Young has worked his arm free - good work by Young!
Young felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edison tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Young gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Young tries to buck Edison off but he can't manage it.
Edison working for a submission but Young is keeping him at bay.
Edison goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Young is on top in guard.
Young preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young wants to stand but Edison has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Young stopping the sweep attempt from Edison.
Edison lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Edison trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Edison trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Young manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Edison is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Edison wants to hit a sweep here but Young passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Edison there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edison regains half guard.
Edison is looking for a sweep. Young is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Edison makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Edison.
Edison bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Young's guard.
Edison pushing down on Young's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Edison frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Edison goes for an armbar but Young turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Young.
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 Addy Edison will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Young rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Edison moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Young chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Young throws a leg kick which misses Edison's front leg but catches the back leg as Edison tries to avoid it.
Young throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Edison.
Edison tries to counter with a takedown but Young is quick to defend against it.
Young scores with a head kick.
Eddie Young seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Edison takes a swing at Young's ribcage but misses.
Young swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Edison changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Young scores with a three punch combo!
Edison avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big left from Edison misses.
Young displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Edison.
Young throws a head kick that misses
and Edison counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Edison is trying to get an arm triangle but Young is defending well.
Young prevents Edison from improving position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edison working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Edison working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Edison is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Young has escaped the position, nice work there.
Edison tries to advance to mount 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.
Edison prevents Young from escaping the position.
Edison tries to move to mount but Young blocks the move with his legs.
Edison is trying to move to mount but Young reverses beautifully and ends up in Edison's guard.
Edison looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Edison looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Young puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Addy Edison is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Edison manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Edison wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Edison has a closed guard, preventing Young from standing up.
Edison managing to control the position.
Young won't allow Edison to sweep him here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Edison holds on and takes a little breather.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Young misses with a combination
and Edison moves into the clinch.
Edison keeps control of Young as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Young wants to break free but Edison has control.
A frustrated look appears on Young's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Edison scores with a shot to the side of Young's head.
Young can't break the clinch.
Eddie Young has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Young fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Young comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Edison has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Addy Edison!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Daud Yordan (ranked 73 p4p, 161 weight class) and Greggory Silalahi (ranked 8 p4p, 17 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daud Yordan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Greggory Silalahi!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silalahi throws a front kick aimed at Yordan's knee but Yordan avoids it well.
A swing and a miss from Yordan.
Silalahi needs to keep his hands up - Yordan had a free shot at his head there.
Silalahi tests Yordan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yordan swings for the body but Silalahi moves out of range.
Yordan lands a jab to the head.
Yordan misses with a wild body shot.
Silalahi moves out of range as Yordan strikes.
Silalahi throws out a counter right but Yordan avoids it with no problem.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Yordan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Silalahi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Silalahi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Silalahi flicks out a counter leg kick but Yordan steps away.
Silalahi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yordan.
Silalahi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Yordan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Silalahi throws a low kick but Yordan moves out of range easily.
Yordan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Silalahi.
Silalahi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silalahi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Silalahi misses with a body shot
and Yordan counters with a stiff right hand.
Yordan digs a good hook to Silalahi's body.
Silalahi defending well as Yordan loads up on a big left hand.
Silalahi sizes up Yordan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Silalahi connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick lands for Silalahi.
Yordan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Silalahi.
Yordan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Silalahi throws a leg kick that misses.
Yordan tries to move into range but Silalahi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Silalahi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Silalahi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Yordans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Yordan is rocked!
Yordan scores with a kick to the midsection.
Oh Yordan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yordan works Silalahi's body with a nice hook.
Yordan seems to have got his legs back now.
Silalahi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silalahi is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Silalahi misses with a straight right.
Yordan throws a poor cross that misses
and Silalahi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yordan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Silalahi's hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yordan lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Silalahi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yordan was well out of range. Poor timing from Silalahi.
Yordan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yordan connects with a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Yordan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silalahi throws a fast counter high kick but Yordan manages to duck under it in time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silalahi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Silalahi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Silalahi digs a good hook to Yordan's body.
Yordan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yordan misses with a hook.
Silalahi misses with an uppercut. Yordan saw that one coming.
Yordan moves away from the strike by Silalahi.
Silalahi throws a hook to the side of Yordan's head but Yordan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yordan moves away from the strike by Silalahi.
Yordan misses the shot to the body.
Silalahi works the jab nicely.
Yordan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silalahi.
Silalahi throws a head kick but Yordan moves out of range.
Silalahi lands a jab to the nose.
Yordan throws a head kick but Silalahi moves out of range.
Yordan connects with a nice looking jab.
Yordan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Silalahi throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yordan misses with a wild body shot.
Yordan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Silalahi scores with a jab to the body.
Yordan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Silalahi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It looks like Yordan has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Silalahi blocks a leg kick.
Silalahi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yordan moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Yordan misses the target.
Yordan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A jab from Silalahi misses.
Silalahi connects with a solid leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Yordan misses the target.
Silalahi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Yordan moves out of range as Silalahi strikes.
Silalahi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yordan moves away.
Yordan scores with a nice 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!
Silalahi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yordan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yordan thows a leg kick but Silalahi checks it
and Silalahi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Silalahi connects with a jab.
Yordan tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yordan takes one to the side of the head.
Silalahi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yordan.
Yordan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silalahi.
Silalahi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Yordan with a body shot.
Silalahi throws a nice looking combination but Yordan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yordan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Silalahi moves away from the strike by Yordan.
Silalahi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Silalahi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silalahi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yordan.
Silalahi connects with a jab.
Silalahi misses with a leg kick.
Yordan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Yordan blocks a jab.
Silalahi misses with a straight left.
A good leg kick by Silalahi.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yordan throws a right hand that misses
and Silalahi counters with a nice body shot.
Yordan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Silalahi scores with a head kick. Yordan tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Yordan takes a swing at Silalahi's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Greggory Silalahi will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Silalahi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice defenses there by Yordan.
Yordan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A telegraphed right hand from Silalahi misses the target.
Silalahi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Silalahi throws an overhand right that lands on Yordan's shoulder, as Yordan tries to avoid the shot.
Yordan slips a straight right by Silalahi.
Yordan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
An inside leg kick lands from Yordan.
Yordan misses the shot to the body.
Silalahi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Silalahi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Silalahi wants to slow Yordan down by chopping away at his legs.
Greggory Silalahi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yordan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yordan throws a head kick but Silalahi moves out of range.
Yordan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silalahi lands with a hook. Yordan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Silalahi cracks Yordan with an open hand slap.
Silalahi misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silalahi punishes Yordan's body with a nice straight punch.
Silalahi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yordan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silalahi.
Yordan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Silalahi on the side of the head.
Yordan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Yordan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Silalahi misses with a looping left.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yordan.
Yordan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Silalahi throws a shot to the body.
Silalahi throws a jab but it's blocked by Yordan.
Yordan jabs Silalahi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Yordan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Silalahi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yordan misses with a straight right.
Yordan lands a leg kick that knocks Silalahi off balance momentarily.
Yordan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Silalahi momentarily.
Silalahi works Yordan's body with a nice hook.
Yordan tries a head kick but it misses.
Yordan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silalahi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Silalahi lands a big head kick that sends Yordan tumbling to the mat! Silalahi takes a step backwards and waves Yordan back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Silalahi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Yordan lands with a hook. Silalahi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Yordan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Silalahi in his tracks.
Silalahi drops Yordan with a straight right hand, right on the button! Silalahi follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Greggory Silalahi!
Greggory Silalahi is the new featherweight champion!
Greggory Silalahi 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 Kawainui Perry (ranked 67 p4p, 141 weight class) and Tim Bird (ranked 10 p4p, 21 weight class). Bird has chosen Dragula - Rob Zombie as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Tim Bird was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kawainui Perry!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Tim Bird!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perry displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bird throws out the jab.
Nice shot by Bird.
Perry lands with a thumping leg kick.
Perry looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bird closes the distance but Perry moves to the side
and Perry counters with a nice uppercut.
Bird ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Perry takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bird throws a body punch but Perry moves out of range.
Bird bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Perry's head backwards.
Bird swings for the body but Perry moves out of range.
Perry feints and then cracks Bird's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bird down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Perry takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Perry looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Perry slips a jab from Bird.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good exchange - Bird coming out on top.
Bird tries to clinch up.
Bird closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Perry to the mat! Perry manages to get full guard.
Bird is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bird trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bird working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Perry is controlling Bird's posture.
Bird is looking to work some ground and pound but Perry has wrist control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Perry steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bird.
Bird fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Perry manages to avoid it.
Perry misses with a kick to the body.
Tim Bird seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perry throws the kick towards the body but Bird avoids it.
Perry throws a body kick that misses.
Bird avoids a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bird scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bird throws a lazy right hand but Perry sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slow jab from Bird misses its intended target.
Kawainui Perry is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bird fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bird closes the distance but Perry moves to the side
and Perry counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bird scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bird missing with a left hand there. Perry was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Perry slips under a jab.
It appears Perry was looking to counter with a kick there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bird. Perry does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bird misses with an uppercut
and Perry counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bird misses with a takedown
and Perry counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Perry avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bird throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Perry scores with a sloppy right hand. Bird should have avoided that one.
Perry takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bird shoots for a double leg takedown but Perry sprawls well. He's pushed Bird's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bird 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.
Bird clinches up against the cage.
Perry misses with a body punch.
Perry tries to work over Bird's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short body shot lands from Perry as the two fighters clinch.
Bird looks winded!
Bird working Perry over with knees to the body.
Perry lands a hook that snaps the head of Bird backwards.
Bird's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Perry misses with a hook to the ribs.
Perry tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Perry lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Perry lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bird.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Bird dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Perry lands a right hook to the body.
Perry misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bird.
Bird swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Perry connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bird's hands.
A swing and a miss from Bird.
Bird will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bird scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Perry lands a nice shot that snaps Bird's head back.
It looks like Perry has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bird tries to close the distance and clinch up but Perry swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bird throws a looping overhand right but Perry ducks down to avoid it.
Perry drops his hands momentarily and Bird takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Crunch! Perry slams his shin into Bird's torso.
Bird lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perry shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Perry throws a leg kick which misses Bird's front leg but catches the back leg as Bird tries to avoid it.
Perry throws a leg kick but Bird sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bird throws out a loose jab but Perry uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bird lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bird connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Perry momentarily.
Perry lands a big head kick that sends Bird tumbling to the mat! Perry takes a step backwards and waves Bird back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bird throws a big shot that misses.
Bird misses with a left hand
and Perry counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Perry moves out of range as Bird strikes.
Perry throwing a counter right hand but Bird manages to avoid it.
Perry scores with a jab.
Bird is rocked!
That kick from Perry tenderised Bird's leg. Bird is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bird is still on wobbly legs! Can Perry finish him?
Bird throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bird seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perry blocks a jab.
Perry thinks about countering with a body kick.
Perry ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Perry finds it's way through Bird's defenses.
Bird misses with a hook. Perry ducked under it nicely.
Bird moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Perry keeps the fight on the outside.
Bird moves in looking to clinch but Perry pushes him off.
Perry avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bird moves out of range of the body kick.
Bird is looking for the big counter here.
Perry connects with a crisp jab.
Perry throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bird shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bird wants to clinch.
Bird clobbers Perry with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bird throws a sloppy head kick and Perry moves out of range easily.
Bird swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Perry is looking to slow Bird down with leg kicks.
Perry throws a good cross that connects.
Bird wants to clinch up but Perry keeps it at a distance.
Perry connects with a single shot there.
Bird tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bird doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Perry counter with a right hand.
Bird lands with a good body shot.
Perry looks to land a left hand but Bird moved out of range nicely.
Perry's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bird connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Perry scrambles back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Bird misses.
Perry bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bird misses with an uppercut. Perry saw that one coming.
Perry fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bird manages to avoid it.
Bird tries to clinch up
and Perry counters with a nice right hand that sends Bird toppling to the canvas! Bird scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Perry finish him?!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Perry throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bird lands a really nice looking cross but Perry seems unphased.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kawainui Perry dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Perry defending well as Bird loads up on a big left hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Perry as he connects with a hook.
Decent striking displayed by Bird there.
Perry takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Perry throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Bird counters with a nice body shot.
Perry jabs Bird to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bird has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Perry.
Good shot there by Perry.
Bird throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Perry digs a good body shot into Bird's ribs.
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!
Perry slips a straight right by Bird.
Perry moves out of range of the body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Perry misses the target.
Perry checks a low kick from Bird.
An attempted straight right counter from Perry misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bird scores with a jab.
Bird misses the jab.
Perry avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Bird finds it's way through Perry's defenses.
Perry has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Perry there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bird is looking to clinch.
Perry listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bird ducks under a wild hook from Perry.
Perry lands with an uppercut that bounces Bird off the cage and back into range.
Perry throws a leg kick but Bird sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bird misses with a left hand
and Perry counters with a solid body kick.
Perry avoids the body shot from Bird.
Bird tries to close the distance and clinch up but Perry swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Perry feinted there with a counter leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bird lands a jab to the nose.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Perry scores with the left hand. Bird knows he should have avoided that one.
Bird throws a left and a right that both miss
and Perry counters with a nice right hand that sends Bird toppling to the canvas! Bird scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Perry finish him?!
Bird throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Perry counters with a huge left! Bird is in big trouble! He's backing up but Perry isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Bird from any more damage. A dominating finish by Perry!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kawainui Perry!
Kawainui Perry retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath Kawainui Perry thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Tim Bird spoke after the fight, saying 'Thankyou to my opponent for the scrap. Respect!'.
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
64% |
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