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UCF 95: Hanma v Adunga Jr PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Porridge Wog (ranked 1937 p4p, 2884 weight class) and Mario Leonardo (ranked 241 p4p, 335 weight class). Leonardo is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Price Check Death Threat. 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Porridge Wog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mario Leonardo!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Eddie Farnsworth and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Leonardo.
Wog keeps the fight on the outside.
Leonardo throws a leg kick
and Wog counters with a takedown into side control.
Wog wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Leonardo, who protects the arm well.
Wog has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Leonardo is squirming around, avoiding Wog's attempts to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wog throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wog landing strikes from the mount and Leonardo is in trouble!
Leonardo wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Wog working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Wog has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Leonardo's face.
Wog controlling the pace for now.
Wog throws some wild stikes that Leonardo manages to avoid easily.
Wog lands a big elbow.
Leonardo trying desperately to get to his feet.
Wog is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Leonardo is surviving well by controlling Wog's body position as best he can.
Wog throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Leonardo defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Wog.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wog goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Leonardo turns into him and now he's in Wog's guard.
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!
Leonardo stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Leonardo has closed the distance and engaged Wog in a clinch.
Wog drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wog has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Leonardo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Wog drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Porridge Wog. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wog tries for a takedown but Leonardo manages to get underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wog is looking to take this one to the mat.
Leonardo stops a takedown attempt from Wog.
Leonardo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Leonardo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wog slips under a jab.
Wog swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wog keeps the fight on the outside.
Wog looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wog circles away from the clinch attempt.
Leonardo throws a head kick that Wog semi-blocks.
Leonardo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wog holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Wog is looking to take this one to the mat.
Wog scores with a hook to the body.
Wog tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wog is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Leonardo is defending well.
Wog is pushing Leonardo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Leonardo breaks from the clinch.
Leonardo misses with a head kick.
Wog appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wog uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Leonardo.
Wog moves away from the strike by Leonardo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Leonardo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wog drops down looking for a counter takedown but Leonardo sprawls and moves away.
Leonardo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wog counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Wog.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wog showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Leonardo keeping full guard, as Wog tries to pass.
Leonardo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wog. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wog wants to control from the top but Leonardo keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Porridge Wog dominated that round.
That's time! Wog's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Wog connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wog needs to keep his hands up - Leonardo had a free shot at his head there.
Wog on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Leonardo is looking to land body kicks.
Wog swings for the body but Leonardo moves out of range.
Leonardo misses with a straight right.
Wog defending well as Leonardo loads up on a big left hand.
Leonardo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wog is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wog has Leonardo pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Wog pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Leonardo tumbling to the mat - Wog dives into Leonardo's guard.
Porridge Wog overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wog looking to pass the guard.
Wog trying to control the position from guard on top but Leonardo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wog postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Leonardo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Wog, into his guard.
Leonardo decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Leonardo.
Leonardo tries to clinch up.
Wog ducks under a wild hook from Leonardo.
Wog shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Leonardo is trying to defend but Wog finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Leonardo is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wog takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Wog wants to work for an arm triangle but Leonardo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Leonardo won't allow Wog to pass to mount.
Wog is working for a kimura but Leonardo is defending it quite comfortably.
Wog seems to be working for a kimura but Leonardo defends the submission attempt.
Wog is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonardo is not content to let Wog control the position.
Leonardo is trying to stand back up but Wog is controlling him
Wog seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Leonardo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wog tries to pass to full mount but Leonardo defends it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Wog prevents Leonardo from standing back up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Wog drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Wog postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Leonardo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Wog, into his guard.
Leonardo stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wog closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Leonardo to the mat! Leonardo manages to get full guard.
Leonardo keeping moving, preventing Wog from controlling successfully.
Wog loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Leonardo wants to get back to his feet but Wog is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Wog forces his way into half guard.
Wog tries to pass to full mount but Leonardo defends it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mario Leonardo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
The fighters circling - Leonardo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Leonardo tries to get set, Wog tries to push him back and clinch up but Leonardo manages to avoid the attempt.
Mario Leonardo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wog ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leonardo moves away.
Leonardo throws a body shot but no joy.
Wog drops down looking for a counter takedown but Leonardo sprawls and moves away.
Leonardo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Wog counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wog sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wog's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Wog pushes down on Leonardo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wog is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonardo is refusing to be controlled, as Wog sits in half guard.
Leonardo is in trouble now - Wog has advanced to mount!
Wog unloads with some shots from mount but Leonardo bucks and avoids them well.
Leonardo is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Wog controlling the position easily from mount.
Wog scoring with strikes but Leonardo is staying in there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonardo is trying to stand.
Wog is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Leonardo is surviving well by controlling Wog's body position as best he can.
Wog trying to control but Leonardo is having none of it.
Wog controlling the position easily from mount.
Wog throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Wog thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wog landing punches.
Wog is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Leonardo can do to turn this around?
Wog swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Leonardo is now in Wog's guard. A big mistake from Wog there, giving up the dominant position!
Wog escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Leonardo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Leonardo decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A swing and a miss from Wog.
Wog swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leonardo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wog feinted with a counter takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Leonardo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wog appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Leonardo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonardo cracks a nice hook into Wog's ribs.
Leonardo tries to clinch but Wog is having none of it.
Leonardo connects with a looping right hand.
Leonardo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wog wants a takedown.
Come on Leonardo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leonardo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Leonardo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Leonardo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Leonardo misses with a kick to the body.
Wog tries to score a power double leg takedown but Leonardo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wog somewhat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jab by Wog.
And that's the end of the fight!
Porridge Wog showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wog 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Porridge Wog!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Hardman (ranked 1972 p4p, 1740 weight class) and Nils De Wilde (ranked 170 p4p, 148 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bruce Hardman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nils De Wilde!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Franklyn Lucas and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardman moves forwards but De Wilde connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hardman cracks De Wilde with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hardman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hardman throws a lazy right hand but De Wilde sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
De Wilde counters with a body kick.
De Wilde lands with a shot to the body.
Hardman manages to get an easy takedown there - catching De Wilde on his heels. He'll look to pass De Wilde's guard now, I'm sure.
De Wilde uses the cage to get back to his feet.
We've been hearing reports that Hardman has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardman avoids the body shot from De Wilde.
De Wilde lands the left hand.
Hardman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and De Wilde counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hardman closes the distance and clinches up with De Wilde, looking for a takedown. Hardman pushes De Wilde against the cage but De Wilde circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
De Wilde lands a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with De Wilde but De Wilde pushes him off and we're back to square one.
De Wilde lands a body shot.
Hardman 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.
Hardman moves out of range of the strikes.
Hardman tries to counter with a takedown but De Wilde is quick to defend against it.
Nils De Wilde is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hardman misses with a straight right.
Hardman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardman tries for a takedown but De Wilde sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Hardman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hardman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hardman misses with a series of wild punches.
Hardman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
De Wilde chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hardman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Wilde pushes Hardman up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for De Wilde.
De Wilde blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Wilde scores with a shoulder strike.
De Wilde lands a hook that snaps the head of Hardman backwards.
De Wilde lands a right hand.
De Wilde misses with a hook from the clinch.
De Wilde tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hardman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
De Wilde lands a nice shot that snaps Hardman's head back.
De Wilde darts in and clinches Hardman up against the cage.
Hardman tries to break free but De Wilde pushes him back against the cage.
We've been informed that De Wilde has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hardman has hold of one of De Wilde's legs. De Wilde is fighting the takedown attempt but Hardman gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
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!
De Wilde is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hardman is controlling him.
Hardman looking to pass the guard.
Hardman wants to control from the top but De Wilde keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Wilde is controlling Hardman's posture.
De Wilde is continuing to stall.
De Wilde has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Hardman off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Hardman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and De Wilde counters with a left and a right that stings Hardman.
De Wilde scoring well with a low kick there.
De Wilde swings for the body but Hardman moves out of range.
Hardman attempts a counter takedown but De Wilde avoids it well and moves away.
De Wilde throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
De Wilde needs to keep his hands up - Hardman had a free shot at his head there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nils De Wilde dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
De Wilde wants to land a leg kick but Hardman is out of range.
Hardman drops down looking for a counter takedown but De Wilde sprawls and moves away.
De Wilde throws out a loose jab but Hardman uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Wilde tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A big right from De Wilde misses.
Hardman tries to counter with a takedown but De Wilde is quick to defend against it.
De Wilde tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hardman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
De Wilde looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardman scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hardman shoots in but no luck this time.
Hardman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. De Wilde defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Wilde changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hardman misses with a straight right.
It seemed like De Wilde was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
De Wilde lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hardman's sensitive parts.
Hardman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hardman tries for a takedown but De Wilde circles away easily
letting De Wilde counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Hardman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Wilde wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hardman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
De Wilde staying out of range there.
De Wilde is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
De Wilde has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
De Wilde with a nice calf kick.
Hardman tries to bum rush De Wilde with a series of wild strikes but De Wilde uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
De Wilde scoring well with a low kick there.
De Wilde has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardman throws a head punch that misses.
De Wilde tries to throw a body punch but Hardman avoids it by throwing De Wilde back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from De Wilde.
De Wilde has a couple of punches blocked by Hardman.
De Wilde escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hardman moves out of range of the body kick.
Hardman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
De Wilde fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hardman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice cross by De Wilde.
Hardman shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in De Wilde's guard.
Hardman trying to control but De Wilde is working from the bottom.
Hardman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Wilde swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hardman is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardman prevents De Wilde from getting back to his feet.
Hardman won't allow De Wilde to sweep him here.
De Wilde is trying to control the position but Hardman postures up.
Nils De Wilde has got the better of the ground game so far.
De Wilde lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Wilde gets to his feet. Hardman looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Hardman looks to score with a jab to the body but De Wilde is just out of range.
A lazy left from Hardman finds it's target.
Hardman lands the left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nils De Wilde showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
De Wilde is looking to score with low kicks.
De Wilde stuffs the takedown attempt from Hardman. Hardman gets slowly back to his feet.
De Wilde counters with a body kick.
Hardman misses with a hook
and De Wilde counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for De Wilde.
De Wilde is looking to score with low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Wilde dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
De Wilde misses with a hook. Hardman ducked under it nicely.
Nice shot lands for Hardman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Wilde ducks under a wild hook from Hardman.
De Wilde throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A slapping leg kick lands for De Wilde.
Nils De Wilde seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hardman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hardman with a lazy takedown attempt
and De Wilde counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Hardman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Wilde lands a leg kick that knocks Hardman off balance momentarily.
Hardman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardman blocks a jab.
De Wilde throws a nice head kick!
 It looks like Bruce Hardman has been cut.
De Wilde stuffs the takedown attempt from Hardman. Hardman gets slowly back to his feet.
De Wilde defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hardman.
De Wilde appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Wilde connects with a leg kick.
De Wilde turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
De Wilde throws a leg kick which misses Hardman's front leg but catches the back leg as Hardman tries to avoid it.
Hardman misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Wilde lands with a cross.
Hardman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hardman keeps the fight on the outside.
Hardman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hardman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting De Wilde counter with a right hand.
Bruce Hardman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hardman throws an overhand right that lands on De Wilde's shoulder, as De Wilde tries to avoid the shot.
De Wilde only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hardman misses with a left hand
and De Wilde counters with a slapping leg kick.
De Wilde slips under a jab.
A countering left hand to the body from De Wilde misses.
Hardman throws a combination that misses
and De Wilde counters with an inside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A swing and a miss from De Wilde.
Hardman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Wilde scores with a hook.
De Wilde connects with a crisp jab.
De Wilde doesn't manage to clinch there - Hardman circles away.
Hardman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
De Wilde tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hardman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hardman drops down looking for a counter takedown but De Wilde sprawls and moves away.
Nils De Wilde is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
De Wilde lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hardman takes a step back to recover.
Nice body punch from De Wilde.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Wilde wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bruce Hardman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
De Wilde lands with a hook. Hardman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nils De Wilde comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well De Wilde has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nils De Wilde!
A very excited looking Nils De Wilde 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 Jab Buddha (ranked 1292 p4p, 2088 weight class) and Holger Frankborger (ranked 166 p4p, 254 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Buddha might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Rhyme Asylum - Smoke Screens and Pipe Dreams. Frankborger is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Schatten. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jab Buddha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Holger Frankborger!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Roberts and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frankborger keeps the fight on the outside.
Frankborger looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Buddha lunges at Frankborger with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Frankborger's hand.
Buddha catches Frankborger with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Buddha has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cant Lose MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Buddha misses with a hook.
Buddha misses with a wild body shot.
Frankborger misses with a straight left.
Buddha doesn't manage to clinch there - Frankborger circles away.
Frankborger throws a fast counter high kick but Buddha manages to duck under it in time.
Frankborger throws a jab when Buddha was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frankborger throws out a powerful jab.
Buddha throws a poor cross that misses
and Frankborger counters with a nice uppercut.
Buddha attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Frankborger! But no joy.
Frankborger lands a big head kick that sends Buddha tumbling to the mat! Frankborger takes a step backwards and waves Buddha back to his feet - he wants the finish!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frankborger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Frankborger throws out a counter right but Buddha avoids it with no problem.
Buddha tests Frankborger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Buddha lands with an uppercut that bounces Frankborger off the cage and back into range.
No joy there for Buddha, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Frankborger swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Buddha wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Buddha lands a nice shot that snaps Frankborger's head back.
Buddha scores with a kick to the midsection.
Buddha throws an off balance right hand
and Frankborger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab Buddha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buddha misses with an uppercut.
A combination from Buddha does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frankborger misses with a looping left.
As Frankborger backs away, Buddha returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Buddha tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buddha works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Frankborger has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Buddha scores with a nice strike.
Buddha avoids the head kick by Frankborger.
Buddha avoids the head kick by Frankborger.
Buddha scores with a jab to the head.
Buddha moves out of range as Frankborger throws a body kick.
Buddha rushes Frankborger and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Buddha swings wildly with an uppercut but Frankborger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buddha lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Frankborger backwards.
Buddha tries to work over Frankborger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frankborger blocks a body shot from Buddha.
Frankborger blocks an uppercut.
Frankborger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Frankborger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Buddha lands a body shot in the clinch.
Buddha stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Buddha can't find room to land a body shot as Frankborger controls the action.
A short uppercut from Buddha.
Frankborger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Frankborger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Buddha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Frankborger on the inside.
Buddha blocking some punches.
Buddha lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Frankborger backwards.
Frankborger is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Buddha misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from Buddha.
Buddha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Buddha lands a nice shot to the body.
Buddha throws a head punch that misses.
Buddha misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buddha lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Frankborger misses with a hook from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Buddha.
Frankborger looks winded!
Buddha blocks an uppercut.
Buddha throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Frankborgers head.
Frankborger breaks the clinch.
Buddha has taken the fight to the clinch.
Frankborger is trying to push Buddha away but Buddha has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Buddha swings wildly with an uppercut but Frankborger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buddha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Buddha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Frankborger's elbow.
Frankborger throws a punch but it's blocked by Buddha.
Buddha lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frankborger scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Frankborger tries to break the clinch but Buddha is controlling the position.
A shot in the inside from Buddha.
Buddha throws a head punch that misses.
Frankborger tries a body shot but Buddha blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jab Buddha dominated that round.
That's time! Buddha's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Buddha scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A combination from Buddha does no damage.
Frankborger thinks about the counter body kick.
Buddha tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Frankborger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Frankborger is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Buddha with a body shot.
Buddha tests Frankborger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Buddha jabs Frankborger right on the nose. Frankborger blinks but takes it well.
Buddha lands a jab to the nose.
Buddha moves into range and clinches up with Frankborger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buddha lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Frankborger or not.
Buddha lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Frankborger.
Buddha lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Frankborger blocks an uppercut.
Buddha can't find room to land a body shot as Frankborger controls the action.
Frankborger wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Buddha has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buddha misses with a punch on the inside.
Buddha keeps control of Frankborger as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Frankborger has a couple of punches blocked by Buddha.
A nice left hand lands by Buddha.
Buddha misses with the head strike.
Frankborger misses with a punch on the inside.
Buddha throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Frankborger is breathing heavily.
Buddha lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Buddha.
A nice left hand lands by Buddha.
Buddha has a couple of punches blocked by Frankborger.
Buddha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Buddha.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Buddha.
Buddha gets through Frankborger's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Buddha lands a body punch.
Buddha works on Frankborger's body with a couple of short punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A body shot lands from Buddha.
Buddha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Frankborger's elbow.
Buddha gets through Frankborger's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buddha lands a right hand that snaps the head of Frankborger backwards.
Buddha scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jab Buddha has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Buddha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Buddha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Buddha is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Frankborger can do to turn this around?
A quick uppercut on the inside from Buddha.
Buddha works on Frankborger's body with a couple of short punches.
Buddha misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Frankborger.
Frankborger struggles to land a body shot inside as Buddha controls his hands.
Buddha lands a hook that snaps the head of Frankborger backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Buddha.
A short left from Buddha.
Buddha misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Buddha as the two fighters clinch.
Buddha scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Buddha.
Buddha lands an uppercut.
Buddha gets through Frankborger's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Buddha lands a nice uppercut.
Frankborger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buddha lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Frankborger backwards.
 Frankborger is rocked!
Buddha stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Frankborger is still on wobbly legs! Can Buddha finish him?
Buddha gets through Frankborger's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Buddha lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Frankborger or not.
Buddha scores with a shot to the side of Frankborger's head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Buddha.
Frankborger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Buddha lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Buddha drops Frankborger onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Frankborger is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buddha creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Frankborger with a big uppercut! Frankborger tries to clinch up but Buddha pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Frankborger to the mat! Frankborger covers up and Buddha unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jab Buddha!
Jab Buddha made sure to mention his sponsor, © Trap House in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Noah Gordon (ranked 931 p4p, 3363 weight class) and Zacharias Sabel (ranked 117 p4p, 341 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 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Noah Gordon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 10 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zacharias Sabel!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Reed Andrews and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gordon takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sabel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gordon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sabel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sabel throws a hook to the side of Gordon's head but Gordon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gordon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sabel throws a shot from downtown. Gordon moves away and avoids it.
Gordon swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gordon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sabel.
Sabel misses with a body shot
and Gordon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sabel cracks Gordon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gordon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sabel jabs at Gordon's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sabel lands a nice hook to Gordon's body. Gordon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sabel lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gordon's sensitive parts.
Sabel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sabel throws a hook to the side of Gordon's head but Gordon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good standup being displayed there by Sabel as he connects with a hook.
Gordon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sabel is fending him off so far but Gordon persists. Nope, Sabel circles away and we're back to standing.
Sabel lands a nice shot to the body.
Sabel misses with a jab to the body
and Gordon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sabel throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Sabel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gordon drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sabel sprawls and moves away.
Sabel throws a poor cross that misses
and Gordon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've been hearing reports that Gordon has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Gordon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sabel throws a right hand that misses
and Sabel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sabel misses with a looping right.
Gordon slips a jab and a cross from Sabel.
Gordon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sabel lands a jab to Gordon's midsection.
Sabel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon throws a series of punches but Sabel moves out of range.
Sabel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gordon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sabel.
Sabel shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gordon eats them both and turns towards Sabel to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
An inside leg kick lands from Sabel.
Sabel lands a glancing blow to the side of Gordon's head.
Gordon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sabel.
Gordon wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
No joy there for Sabel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sabel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gordon counters by moving into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sabel blocking some punches.
Sabel manages to break the clinch.
Sabel throws a nice looking combination but Gordon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gordon attempts a counter takedown but Sabel avoids it well and moves away.
Sabel connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gordon. Gordon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A lazy left from Sabel finds it's target.
Gordon clinches up with Sabel and pushes him back against the cage.
Gordon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sabels head.
Sabel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sabel is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gordon had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Sabel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gordon counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sabel is trying to get back to full guard.
Gordon takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zacharias Sabel dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Sabel misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gordon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sabel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gordon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gordon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gordon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sabel misses with a right hand
and Gordon counters with a nice uppercut.
Sabel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gordon circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sabel, as that shot connected.
Gordon takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sabel lands a jab.
Sabel scores with a jab to the head.
Sabel tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gordon is able to avoid easily.
Sabel connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gordon's hands.
Gordon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sabel throws a poor cross that misses
and Gordon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gordon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sabel throws out a loose jab but Gordon uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sabel throws an overhand right that lands on Gordon's shoulder, as Gordon tries to avoid the shot.
Sabel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gordon half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A jab from Sabel misses.
Zacharias Sabel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sabel looks to throw the jab but Gordon is out of range.
Gordon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sabel scores with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sabel lands a head shot.
Gordon slips a straight right by Sabel.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sabel connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sabel cracks Gordon with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Gordon looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Sabel finish him?
 Gordon is rocked!
Sabel misses the jab.
Oh Gordon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sabel sends Gordon crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Sabel is motioning to the referee to let Gordon up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gordon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sabel throws an overhand right that drops Gordon like a sack of potatoes! Sabel dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zacharias Sabel!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cormac McCarthy (ranked 1361 p4p, 1228 weight class) and EL Chapo (ranked 176 p4p, 164 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cormac McCarthy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, EL Chapo!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Columbo Gatti and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chapo throws a right hand that McCarthy ducks under and follows up with a left that McCarthy also avoids with ease.
McCarthy throws a sloppy head kick and Chapo moves out of range easily.
A low kick lands for Chapo.
Chapo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
McCarthy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chapo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chapo wants to clinch up but McCarthy keeps it at a distance.
Chapo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McCarthy.
A kick lands to the mid section there for McCarthy.
McCarthy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Chapo.
Chapo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McCarthy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chapo swinging wildly here.
Chapo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCarthy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chapo misses with a low kick.
Chapo checks a leg kick nicely.
McCarthy motions for Chapo to come forward. McCarthy throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chapo takes a swing at McCarthy's ribcage but misses.
Chapo misses with a double jab.
Chapo closes the distance and clinches.
Chapo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McCarthy cracks Chapo with an open hand slap.
McCarthy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McCarthy throws a nice head kick!
 It looks like EL Chapo has been cut.
Chapo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McCarthy thinks about countering with a body kick.
Chapo wants to clinch.
Chapo misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McCarthy lands a leg kick that knocks Chapo off balance momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCarthy scoring well with a low kick there.
McCarthy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chapo.
McCarthy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Chapo clinches up with McCarthy and pushes him back against the cage.
Chapo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big left from McCarthy misses.
McCarthy is looking to chop away at Chapo's legs.
Chapo blocks a head kick by McCarthy.
McCarthy scores with a hook.
McCarthy connects with a looping right hand.
McCarthy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McCarthy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Chapo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy throws a leg kick but Chapo moved away.
McCarthy connects with the punch.
Chapo walks into a straight right hand from McCarthy.
Chapo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McCarthy goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
McCarthy is looking to clinch but Chapo is avoiding it.
A low kick from McCarthy misses
and Chapo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McCarthy misses with a looping left.
Chapo unleashes a big counter combination but McCarthy bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
McCarthy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chapo darts in trying to clinch
and McCarthy counters with a nice uppercut.
McCarthy looks for the body kick but Chapo saw that one coming.
McCarthy throws a jab when Chapo was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chapo gets a clinch.
McCarthy breaks from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chapo throws a jab when McCarthy was well out of range.
McCarthy is looking to slow Chapo down with leg kicks.
McCarthy scores with a leg kick.
Chapo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chapo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McCarthy, as that shot connected.
McCarthy throws a poor cross that misses
and Chapo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chapo tries to clinch up.
McCarthy appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Chapo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A cross from Chapo lands.
It looks like Cormac McCarthy has been cut.
Chapo is looking to clinch but McCarthy is avoiding it.
Chapo tries a head kick but it misses.
McCarthy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac McCarthy dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
McCarthy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chapo is able to avoid easily.
McCarthy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting McCarthy here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Some bone on bone action there as Chapo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McCarthy throws the kick towards the body but Chapo avoids it.
A low kick from McCarthy misses
and Chapo counters with a crisp one two that drops McCarthy! Chapo thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves McCarthy to his feet! McCarthy is in big trouble!
Chapo cracks McCarthy with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! McCarthy looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Chapo finish him?
McCarthy is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCarthy thows a leg kick but Chapo checks it
and Chapo counters with a big left hand that crumples McCarthy! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). EL Chapo!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dimche Rajcevski (ranked 1366 p4p, 1415 weight class) and Stephen Dyer (ranked 172 p4p, 182 weight class). Dimche Rajcevski has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dimche Rajcevski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Stephen Dyer!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Chad Campbell and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rajcevski keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A left lands for Rajcevski.
Dyer slips under a jab from Rajcevski.
Dyer doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rajcevski misses with a right hand
and Dyer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rajcevski moves to clinch but Dyer breaks away
and Dyer counters with a left to the body.
Dyer slips under a jab.
Dyer takes a swing at Rajcevski's ribcage but misses.
Rajcevski is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dyer.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rajcevski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dyer tries to move into range but Rajcevski moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rajcevski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big right from Rajcevski misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rajcevski misses with a takedown
and Dyer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rajcevski thinking.
Rajcevski takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A telegraphed right hand from Dyer misses the target.
Rajcevski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rajcevski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dyer avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dimche Rajcevski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dyer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rajcevski.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rajcevski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rajcevski fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dyer sprawls well initially but Rajcevski persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rajcevski is working for a submission of some sort.
Rajcevski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dyer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rajcevski.
Rajcevski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rajcevski is trying to work for a kimura but Dyer is defending well.
Dyer kicks Rajcevski off and gets back to his feet.
Dyer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rajcevski rushes Dyer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rajcevski tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dyer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rajcevski jumps guard but Dyer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dyer lands a hook that snaps the head of Rajcevski backwards.
Dyer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Dyer.
Rajcevski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dyer blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rajcevski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dyer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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!
Rajcevski jumps guard.
Dyer looking to sit in guard and control but Rajcevski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dyer controls Rajcevski momentarily but Rajcevski frees himself.
Rajcevski has gone for a leg lock! Dyer slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rajcevski's guard.
Rajcevski is looking for a triangle but Dyer pushes his legs off easily.
Dyer sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rajcevski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dyer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dyer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Stephen Dyer will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dyer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rajcevski throws out the jab.
Dyer stuffs the takedown attempt from Rajcevski. Rajcevski gets slowly back to his feet.
Rajcevski slips under a jab from Dyer.
Rajcevski forces Dyer back against the cage and clinches.
Rajcevski is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dyer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rajcevski fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dimche Rajcevski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rajcevski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rajcevski is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dyer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dyer throws a head punch that misses.
Rajcevski has a couple of punches blocked by Dyer.
Dyer lands a body shot.
Dyer throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Dyer.
Dyer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rajcevski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rajcevski misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rajcevski tries to pull guard but Dyer forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dyer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rajcevski's elbow.
Rajcevski misses with a punch on the inside.
Dyer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dyer has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Rajcevski seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dyer can turn it around.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dyer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rajcevski blocks a body shot from Dyer.
Dyer struggles to land a body shot inside as Rajcevski controls his hands.
Dyer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rajcevski.
Dyer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rajcevski fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dyer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dyer scores with a shot to the side of Rajcevski's head.
Dyer lands an uppercut.
Dyer scores with a shoulder strike.
Dyer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dyer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rajcevski backwards.
Dyer lands a hook that snaps the head of Rajcevski backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rajcevski misses with some punches.
Dyer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rajcevski backwards.
Rajcevski is trying to pull guard but Dyer turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rajcevski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rajcevski successfully pulls guard.
Dyer postures up in Rajcevski's guard and throws a big left but Rajcevski blocks it.
Rajcevski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dyer.
Dyer is working Rajcevski over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dyer postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dyer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rajcevski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dimche Rajcevski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dyer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dyer throws a big right hand that misses.
Dyer's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dyer cracks Rajcevski with a solid left hand.
Rajcevski working for a triangle but Dyer defends it easily.
Rajcevski keeping moving, preventing Dyer from controlling successfully.
Dyer throwing strikes but missing.
Dyer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rajcevski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dyer has managed to get both his arms back between Rajcevski's legs - danger averted.
Rajcevski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rajcevski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dyer defends well.
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.
Dyer trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rajcevski's guard.
Dyer is stalling in the full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rajcevski throws a lazy right hand but Dyer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Dyer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dyer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rajcevski prevents a body shot from Dyer.
A head punch on the inside from Rajcevski fails to land.
Dyer lands with a left to the head.
Rajcevski misses with the head strike.
Rajcevski has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dyer uses from the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stephen Dyer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Rajcevski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dyer but Dyer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rajcevski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dyer takes a swing at Rajcevski's ribcage but misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Rajcevski misses its target.
Rajcevski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dyer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rajcevski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dyer.
Dyer misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dyer throws a hook to the side of Rajcevski's head but Rajcevski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A shot to the body from Rajcevski misses
and Dyer counters with a three punch combo that has Rajcevski backing up. Rajcevski nods at Dyer to acknowledge the strikes.
Dyer loads up on a big right hand but Rajcevski slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dyer misses with a wild combination.
Rajcevski half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dyer looks to score with a jab to the body but Rajcevski is just out of range.
Dyer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rajcevski.
Rajcevski looking to score a takedown here. Dyer is defending well but Rajcevski drives through and ends up in Dyer's guard.
Rajcevski trying to control the position from guard on top but Dyer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dyer is pulling down on Rajcevski's head to control his posture.
Rajcevski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rajcevski being controlled here momentarily.
Rajcevski stops Dyer from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rajcevski postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Dyer is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Rajcevski, into his guard.
Dyer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dyer trying to control the position from guard on top but Rajcevski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dyer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rajcevski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dyer is one step ahead there.
Dyer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rajcevski working for a triangle but Dyer defends it easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dyer's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dyer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rajcevski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dimche Rajcevski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dyer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dyer throwing strikes but missing.
Dyer is stalling in the full guard.
Rajcevski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stephen Dyer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dyer trying to control the position from guard on top but Rajcevski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rajcevski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dyer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rajcevski's head.
Dyer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dyer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dyer trying to control the position from guard on top but Rajcevski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dyer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rajcevski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dyer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dyer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stephen Dyer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dyer winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stephen Dyer!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Nice (ranked 1142 p4p, 1339 weight class) and Cameron McNab (ranked 149 p4p, 180 weight class). Nice's entrance music is “Warped†RHCP. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Nice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cameron McNab!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, David Schapiro and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McNab misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nice.
Nice appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nice slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Nice misses the target.
Nice clinches up against the cage.
Nice misses with a body punch.
Nice lands a nice uppercut.
McNab looking to stall.
McNab blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice working aggressively here.
McNab is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nice lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McNab stalling the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice misses with a short punch on the inside.
McNab wants a takedown but no success here.
McNab looking to slow down the pace here.
A short right from Nice on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Nice fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McNab looking to slow down the pace here.
McNab is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jack Nice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cameron McNab.
Nice tries to work over McNab's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McNab blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice tries to work over McNab's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice gets underhooks to prevent McNab's takedown attempt.
Nice is pressed up against the cage. McNab has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nice down to the mat. Nice avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
McNab throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've been told by Nice's head coaches at Ironbound MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McNab misses with a takedown attempt
and Nice counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice leaves McNab with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice is looking to counter punch.
McNab throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Nice counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice tries to close the distance and clinch up but McNab swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McNab changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from McNab. Nice does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nice rushes McNab and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nice has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McNab after a bit of a struggle.
Nice lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice prevents a body shot from McNab.
McNab tries for a takedown but Nice manages to get underhooks.
McNab scores with a shot to the side of Nice's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McNab is trying to stall.
Nice lands an uppercut.
McNab missing with knees to the body.
Nice lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Nice fails to land.
McNab changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nice fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cameron McNab seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Nice was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McNab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McNab fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nice manages to avoid it.
McNab throws a jab but it's blocked by Nice.
McNab throws a right hand that misses
and Nice counters with a right hand to the body.
Jack Nice is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McNab lands a slapping body shot.
Nice closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nice lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McNab blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice misses with a body punch.
McNab blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice misses with a short punch on the inside.
McNab blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice lands a left hand that snaps the head of McNab backwards.
McNab is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nice is defending well.
McNab tries to score a body lock takedown but Nice shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nice avoiding damage as McNab throws knees to the body.
Nice scores with a shot to the side of McNab's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice lands with a left to the head.
Nice lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McNab or not.
McNab wants a takedown.
Nice tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McNab's elbow.
McNab looking to slow down the pace here.
McNab drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nice pulls his leg out and moves away.
McNab looks winded!
McNab scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nice doesn't seem bothered though.
McNab misses with a jab to the body
and Nice counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McNab tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nice sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McNab somewhat.
Nice was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Nice dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
McNab misses with a shot to the body
and Nice counters with a nice uppercut.
McNab scores with a body shot.
Nice fails with an attempt to clinch.
McNab is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
McNab throws a body punch but Nice moves out of range.
McNab closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nice did well to prevent McNab getting side control.
McNab not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nice is not content to let McNab control the position.
Nice is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice is trying to maintain the position but McNab is very close to passing his half guard.
We've been informed that McNab has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McNab trying to control the action but Nice is working from the bottom.
Nice is looking to control McNab's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nice avoid being mounted?
McNab trying to control from Nice's half guard. Nice has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
McNab slips nicely into half guard.
Nice wants to improve his position but McNab is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nice manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nice keeping moving, preventing McNab from controlling successfully.
Nice is looking for a triangle here but McNab uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
McNab trying to control the action but Nice is working from the bottom.
Nice regains half guard, as McNab was trying to land strikes.
Nice trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice tries to roll over but McNab keeps him under control.
Nice trying to control here.
Nice tries to get to full guard but McNab has control of the leg.
Nice is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McNab's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McNab's back!
A lull in the action here.
You can see the frustration on McNab's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
McNab breaks Nice's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nice keeping moving, preventing McNab from controlling successfully.
Cameron McNab has got the better of the ground game so far.
McNab is looking to work some ground and pound but Nice has wrist control.
McNab trying to control the position from guard on top but Nice is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McNab postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McNab trying to control but Nice is working from the bottom.
McNab preventing the sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cameron McNab will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
McNab misses the shot to the body.
Nice takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice tries to close the distance and clinch up but McNab swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McNab lands with a straight right. Nice didn't see that one coming.
McNab misses with a straight right.
Cameron McNab seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McNab throws a sloppy body shot
and Nice counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice clinches.
Nice tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice cracks McNab with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McNab has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Nice after a bit of a struggle.
McNab is looking for a takedown.
McNab is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nice is defending well.
Jack Nice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cameron McNab.
McNab tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McNab takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice breaks from the clinch.
McNab swats away the attempt to clinch by Nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McNab misses with a body shot
and McNab takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Cameron McNab has been cut.
McNab shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nice counters with a big right hand! Oh McNab is in trouble here! Nice follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Nice!
Jack Nice seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tolgot Tochukwu (ranked 1109 p4p, 707 weight class) and Kevin Schnitzer (ranked 107 p4p, 72 weight class). Tolgot Tochukwu has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tolgot Tochukwu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kevin Schnitzer!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Lou da Vinci and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schnitzer will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Schnitzer tries to land a leg kick but Tochukwu saw it coming and moves away.
Schnitzer throws out a loose jab but Tochukwu uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slow jab from Tochukwu misses its intended target.
Tochukwu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Schnitzer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Schnitzer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Schnitzer catches Tochukwu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kevin Schnitzer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tochukwu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tochukwu scores with a nice right hand.
Schnitzer throws the left hand but Tochukwu avoids the punch easily.
Tochukwu closes the distance but Schnitzer moves to the side
enabling Schnitzer to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schnitzer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Schnitzer circles away from the clinch attempt
and Schnitzer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tochukwu thinking.
Schnitzer throws a right hand that misses
and Tochukwu counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schnitzer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A big left from Schnitzer misses.
Tochukwu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Schnitzer avoids the body shot from Tochukwu.
Tochukwu misses with a right hand
and Schnitzer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Schnitzer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tochukwu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tochukwu swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Schnitzer counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Schnitzer misses the target.
Tochukwu throws a body punch but Schnitzer moves out of range.
Tochukwu moves into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Tochukwu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tochukwu fails to pull guard.
Schnitzer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tochukwu tries to pull guard but Schnitzer won't allow it.
A right hook to the body lands for Schnitzer.
Tochukwu pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tochukwu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Schnitzer pushes Tochukwu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tochukwu.
Tochukwu ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Tochukwu no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Tochukwu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tochukwu is working hard here to advance position.
Schnitzer trying to control but Tochukwu is working from the bottom.
Schnitzer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tochukwu has his foot on Schnitzer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Schnitzer works his way back into a safe position though.
Tochukwu trying to keep a closed guard but Schnitzer is proving a slippery customer.
Tochukwu is pulling down on Schnitzer's head. It's preventing any offense from Schnitzer, at least for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tochukwu working a defensive guard here.
Schnitzer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Schnitzer slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Schnitzer trying to control but Tochukwu is working from the bottom.
Tochukwu has control of Schnitzer's left arm, preventing Schnitzer from doing any damage.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Schnitzer trying to control but Tochukwu is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tochukwu blocks a head kick by Schnitzer.
Tochukwu looks to land a combination but Schnitzer avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tochukwu throws a hook to the side of Schnitzer's head but Schnitzer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Schnitzer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tochukwu moves out of range of the leg kick from Schnitzer.
It looked like Tochukwu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Schnitzer misses with a hook.
Tochukwu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Schnitzer throws out the jab.
Tochukwu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schnitzer.
Schnitzer throws an off balance right hand
and Tochukwu counters with a nice uppercut.
Tochukwu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Schnitzer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Schnitzer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Schnitzer.
Tochukwu misses with a body shot
and Schnitzer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Schnitzer attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Schnitzer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tochukwu momentarily.
Schnitzer swings widly with a right hand
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Tochukwu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tochukwu moves into the clinch successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Schnitzer dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Schnitzer misses with a body kick.
Tochukwu connects with a single shot there.
Schnitzer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Schnitzer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tochukwu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kevin Schnitzer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Schnitzer misses the body punch
and Tochukwu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tochukwu moves into the clinch.
Tochukwu lands with a short shot to the head.
Schnitzer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tochukwu.
Tochukwu has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Schnitzer uses from the top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schnitzer throws a big right hand that misses.
Tochukwu is trying to keep Schnitzer in close.
Tochukwu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Schnitzer trying to move into half guard but instead Tochukwu has managed to sweep!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schnitzer has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Tochukwu is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Schnitzer.
Schnitzer is looking for a sweep.
Tochukwu taking a breather here.
Tochukwu tries to move to mount but Schnitzer blocks the move with his legs.
Tochukwu trying to control the position but Schnitzer is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Schnitzer is looking to reverse the position.
Schnitzer looks to move to half guard but instead Tochukwu has passed into mount! Damn!
Schnitzer is trying desperately to improve position.
Tochukwu controlling his opponent.
Schnitzer is trying to escape the mount.
Tochukwu controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schnitzer is looking to get to half guard.
Schnitzer gets back to half guard.
Schnitzer is not content to let Tochukwu control the position.
Schnitzer is looking for a sweep. Tochukwu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tochukwu wants to pass to mount but Schnitzer is defending the position.
Schnitzer gets full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Schnitzer is looking to sweep but instead, Tochukwu has passed into half guard.
Schnitzer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Schnitzer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tochukwu stopping the sweep attempt from Schnitzer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tochukwu controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Schnitzer has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Tochukwu has passed into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tolgot Tochukwu dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Schnitzer throws a leg kick but Tochukwu sees it coming and moves out of range.
Schnitzer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tochukwu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schnitzer.
Nice defenses there by Tochukwu.
Schnitzer misses with a looping right.
Tochukwu slips under a jab.
Tochukwu is looking to counter the offense by Schnitzer and move into the clinch.
Tochukwu moves into range and clinches up with Schnitzer.
Schnitzer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tochukwu has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Schnitzer uses from the top position.
Tochukwu pulls Schnitzer in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schnitzer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tochukwu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Schnitzer is looking to stand up but Tochukwu won't let him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tochukwu wants to sweep but no luck.
Tochukwu keeping moving, preventing Schnitzer from controlling successfully.
Schnitzer preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schnitzer pushes down on Tochukwu's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tochukwu keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Schnitzer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tochukwu's head.
Schnitzer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tochukwu knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tochukwu wants to control but Schnitzer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tochukwu is doing well to control the position and prevent Schnitzer from advancing to side control.
Schnitzer is just content to waste time from the top position. Tochukwu takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Tolgot Tochukwu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Schnitzer wants to control from the top but Tochukwu keeps moving.
Schnitzer slips nicely into half guard.
Tochukwu tries to get to full guard but Schnitzer has control of the leg.
Tochukwu is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Schnitzer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Schnitzer's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tochukwu keeps control of the position as Schnitzer tries to break free.
Tochukwu doesn't have the hooks in and Schnitzer manages to turn into his guard.
Tochukwu has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Schnitzer tries to stand but Tochukwu is controlling from the bottom.
Tochukwu has an active guard here but Schnitzer has managed to pass into half guard.
Schnitzer tries to stand but can't do so whilst Tochukwu controls his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tochukwu is trying to maintain the position but Schnitzer is very close to passing his half guard.
Schnitzer is looking to take a break and control but Tochukwu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Schnitzer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tochukwu knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tochukwu is looking for a sweep. Schnitzer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tochukwu is pressing down on Schnitzer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Schnitzer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tochukwu is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schnitzer preventing the sweep.
Schnitzer is looking to stand up but Tochukwu won't let him.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kevin Schnitzer.
I think Schnitzer has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Baki Hanma (ranked 716 p4p, 595 weight class) and Kwadwo Adunga Jr (ranked 95 p4p, 85 weight class). Adunga Jr comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Eye of the Tiger kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Baki Hanma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kwadwo Adunga Jr!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Lou da Vinci and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanma missing with a left hand there. Adunga Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Adunga Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hanma.
Adunga Jr misses with a hook
and Hanma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hanma misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Adunga Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Adunga Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Hanma's shoulder, as Hanma tries to avoid the shot.
Adunga Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hanma gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hanma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adunga Jr manages to avoid it.
Hanma throws a one two combo.
It looks like Kwadwo Adunga Jr has been cut.
Adunga Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hanma tried to counter with a leg kick but Adunga Jr avoided it.
Hanma stuns Adunga Jr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Adunga Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hanma moves away.
Adunga Jr misses with an uppercut
letting Hanma counter with a right hand.
We've been told by Hanma's head coaches at Champion Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adunga Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hanma.
Baki Hanma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanma bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Adunga Jr's head backwards.
An inside leg kick lands from Hanma.
Hanma connects with a looping right hand.
Hanma missing with a left hand there. Adunga Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Adunga Jr is looking for the big counter here.
Hanma drops Adunga Jr with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Adunga Jr looks back up at him and smiles so Hanma waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Adunga Jr is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adunga Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanma.
Hanma ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hanma misses with a kick to the body
and Adunga Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A punch combination from Adunga Jr misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Hanma misses its target.
Nice jab there from Adunga Jr.
Hanma lands a big uppercut and Adunga Jr crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Adunga Jr looks OK. Hanma waves Adunga Jr back to his feet!
Adunga Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Hanma finish him?
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!
Hanma throws a shot to the body.
Adunga Jr seems to have recovered his senses.
Adunga Jr looks winded!
Hanma looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Hanma backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Adunga Jr's temple! It sends Adunga Jr violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Hanma celebrates and the doctors try to help Adunga Jr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Baki Hanma!
A very excited looking Baki Hanma rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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