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HFA 37 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Mertel Jr (ranked 4999 p4p, 4921 weight class) and Lane White (ranked 465 p4p, 460 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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BJJ White Belt
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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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Viktor Mertel Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lane White!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White sizes up Mertel Jr with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
White swings for the body but Mertel Jr moves out of range.
Mertel Jr stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
White misses with a right hand
and Mertel Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've been told by Mertel Jr's head coaches at RETARDATION CLINIC that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
White lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
White fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mertel Jr!
Good standup being displayed there by White as he connects with a hook.
Mertel Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice leg kick lands there from Mertel Jr.
White takes a swing at Mertel Jr's ribcage but misses.
White rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mertel Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mertel Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
White misses with a looping right.
White ducks under a wild hook from Mertel Jr.
White cracks Mertel Jr with an open hand slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mertel Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A slow jab from Mertel Jr misses its intended target.
White misses with an uppercut
and Mertel Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lane White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White ducks under a wild hook from Mertel Jr.
White lands with a right hand.
Mertel Jr needs to keep his hands up - White had a free shot at his head there.
White throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mertel Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Mertel Jr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
White swings for the body but Mertel Jr moves out of range.
White jabs at Mertel Jr's body.
Mertel Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by White.
White connects with a crisp jab.
White misses with a hook
and Mertel Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
 White is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mertel Jr throws a looping overhand right but White ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from White! But no joy.
White takes a swing at Mertel Jr's ribcage but misses.
Mertel Jr is looking to counter punch.
White throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Mertel Jr counter with a right hand.
White is still on wobbly legs! Can Mertel Jr finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Mertel Jr misses.
White displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mertel Jr throws out the jab.
White seems to have recovered his senses.
White connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
White swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mertel Jr counters with a big right hand! Oh White is in trouble here! Mertel Jr follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Viktor Mertel Jr!
During a confident post fight interview, Viktor Mertel Jr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Devyn Kramer (ranked 3606 p4p, 25358 weight class) and Kamal Ghafour (ranked 279 p4p, 345 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Devyn Kramer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kamal Ghafour!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ghafour is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kramer's half guard.
Ghafour is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ghafour drops an elbow to the side of Kramer's head.
Kramer pushes Ghafour off looking to stand but Ghafour dives back in and keeps control.
Ghafour lands strikes from half guard.
Kramer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ghafour.
Ghafour has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ghafour not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghafour passes to side control.
Kramer wants to get back to his feet but Ghafour drags him back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghafour creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Ghafour taking a breather here.
Kramer is looking to reverse the position.
Ghafour decides to stand back up.
Kramer moves into the clinch.
Ghafour manages to break the clinch.
Kramer wants to clinch.
Kramer is looking to clinch but Ghafour is avoiding it.
Kramer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kramer is looking to clinch but Ghafour is avoiding it.
Kramer seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kramer is looking to clinch.
Ghafour circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kramer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kramer doesn't manage to clinch there - Ghafour circles away.
Kramer is looking to clinch but Ghafour is avoiding it.
Kramer tries to close the distance and clinch but Ghafour swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kramer tries to clinch there but Ghafour circles away.
Kramer tries to clinch but Ghafour moves out of range.
Kramer darts in and clinches Ghafour up against the cage.
Ghafour is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Still in the clinch, Kramer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ghafour's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Devyn Kramer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kramer misses with a wild combination.
Kramer tries to clinch but Ghafour is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kramer scores with a three punch combo!
Kramer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ghafour manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kramer throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ghafour avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A head kick misses from Ghafour.
Kramer keeps the fight on the outside.
Kramer doesn't manage to clinch there - Ghafour circles away.
Kramer tries to close the distance and clinch but Ghafour swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ghafour clinches with his opponent.
Ghafour blocks an uppercut.
Ghafour tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kramer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ghafour keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kramer's efforts to push away.
Ghafour fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ghafour prevents a body shot from Kramer.
Ghafour gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghafour won't allow Kramer to get back to his feet.
Ghafour pushing down on Kramer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
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!
Ghafour thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kramer's head.
Ghafour in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Kramer tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Ghafour!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kamal Ghafour!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chocker Off (ranked 3672 p4p, 3793 weight class) and James Smith (ranked 282 p4p, 290 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as James Smith enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chocker Off!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Smith!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Off looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Off is looking to advance position but Smith has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Smith putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Off. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smith has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Off's face.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Smith cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Off is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
We've been hearing good reports from Off's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Smith working for a guillotine from mount but Off is in no mood to give up.
Off wants to control but Smith is having none of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith prevents Off from getting the reversal.
Off is working hard here to advance position.
Smith in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Off is in a horrible position here. Smith smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Smith avoids the attempt from Off to control.
Smith unloading with bombs!
Off takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Smith's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Smith!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Something About A Hater (ranked 3031 p4p, 4223 weight class) and Niko Christian (ranked 292 p4p, 362 weight class). Niko Christian is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Something About A Hater!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Niko Christian!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Roger Salmon and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
About A Hater misses with a straight right.
Christian showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from About A Hater.
Christian lands a right hook to the body.
About A Hater swings for the body but Christian moves out of range.
Christian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from About A Hater.
About A Hater throws a hook to the side of Christian's head but Christian sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
About A Hater throws the left hand but Christian avoids the punch easily.
Christian tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A telegraphed right hand from About A Hater misses the target.
About A Hater cracks Christian with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
About A Hater throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
About A Hater throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from About A Hater misses.
About A Hater throws a right hand that misses
and Christian counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Christian missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
About A Hater pushes Christian off but Christian dives into side control.
Christian looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Christian controlling the position.
Christian is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. About A Hater is trying to escape and Christian transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and About A Hater is forced to tap! Nice work there by Christian! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Niko Christian!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Wa Hoo (ranked 1579 p4p, 2283 weight class) and Tiago Martelo (ranked 137 p4p, 190 weight class). Hoo comes to the cage accompanied by Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond. 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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Solid boxing
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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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wa Hoo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tiago Martelo!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Martelo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hoo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martelo manages to avoid it.
Hoo misses with a body shot.
Hoo misses the shot to the body.
Hoo misses with a hook to the body
and Martelo counters with a shoot takedown. Hoo fights it but they end up in guard.
Hoo wants to hit a sweep here but Martelo passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hoo there!
Hoo is in a horrible position here. Martelo smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
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!
Martelo looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hoo tries to hold on but Martelo postures up.
Martelo scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hoo?
Hoo tries to hold on but Martelo pushes him away.
Martelo scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Martelo jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle�. Ooooh, that looks tight� Hoo is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Hoo and Martelo has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoo can't do much from the bottom here.
Hoo tries to buck Martelo off but Martelo is having none of it.
Hoo wants to control but Martelo postures up.
Hoo is looking for a sweep.
Martelo throws an elbow but Hoo slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoo is trying to control Martelo's posture but Martelo avoids it.
Martelo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hoo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Martelo advances nicely into full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoo tries to hold on but Martelo pushes him away.
Martelo landing punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoo is trying desperately to improve position.
Martelo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hoo is looking to escape.
Martelo raining down hammerfists from mount.
Hoo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hoo wants to hold on but Martelo pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tiago Martelo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Martelo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hoo throws out the jab.
Hoo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Martelo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Martelo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hoo.
Hoo lands a really nice looking cross but Martelo seems unphased.
Martelo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hoo as he avoids it easily.
Martelo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hoo looks to land a left hand but Martelo moved out of range nicely.
Hoo jabs at Martelo's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Martelo.
Hoo misses with an uppercut. Martelo saw that one coming.
Martelo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoo was well out of range. Poor timing from Martelo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoo stuffs the takedown attempt from Martelo. Martelo gets slowly back to his feet.
Hoo connects with a nice looking jab.
 It looks like Tiago Martelo has been cut.
Martelo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hoo.
Martelo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoo.
Martelo ducks under a wild hook from Hoo.
Martelo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Martelo lands a jab to Hoo's midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hoo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wa Hoo is winning the standup battle so far.
Martelo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoo was well out of range. Poor timing from Martelo.
Wa Hoo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martelo tries to move into range but Hoo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Martelo scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hoo. Martelo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Martelo thuds his right hand into Hoo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hoo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Martelo was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoo.
Martelo with the counter takedown but Hoo avoids it easily.
Martelo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoo misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Hoo is not content to let Martelo control the position.
Hoo is trying to work for a sweep but Martelo has mounted him!
Hoo tries to improve his position but Martelo has taken his back! Martelo has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Hoo tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Martelo pushes Hoo away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tiago Martelo!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Matyas Magyar (ranked 1358 p4p, 1693 weight class) and Miklos Magyar (ranked 143 p4p, 176 weight class). Miklos Magyar has chosen Daylight as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Matyas Magyar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Miklos Magyar!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matyas Magyar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Miklos Magyar throws a big shot that misses.
Matyas Magyar drops down looking for a counter takedown but Miklos Magyar sprawls and moves away.
Matyas Magyar forces Miklos Magyar back against the cage and clinches.
Matyas Magyar is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Miklos Magyar can't fight it off and eventually Matyas Magyar manages to take the fight to the floor. Miklos Magyar looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Miklos Magyar is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Matyas Magyar gets full guard.
Miklos Magyar trying to control the position from guard on top but Matyas Magyar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miklos Magyar tries to free his leg and advance position but Matyas Magyar is retaining full guard.
Miklos Magyar must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Matyas Magyar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Miklos Magyar with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miklos Magyar trying to control the position from guard on top but Matyas Magyar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miklos Magyar might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Matyas Magyar haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Miklos Magyar won't allow Matyas Magyar to sweep him here.
Miklos Magyar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Miklos Magyar trying to control but Matyas Magyar is working from the bottom.
Miklos Magyar postures up in Matyas Magyar's guard and throws a big left but Matyas Magyar blocks it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Miklos Magyar wants to pass the guard but Matyas Magyar is keeping the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Good exchange - Matyas Magyar coming out on top.
A low kick from Miklos Magyar is predictable there
and Matyas Magyar counters with a takedown into side control.
Matyas Magyar trying to control the position but Miklos Magyar is working away.
Matyas Magyar in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Matyas Magyar is staying tight to Miklos Magyar's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Matyas Magyar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Miklos Magyar keeps working.
Miklos Magyar tries to bench press Matyas Magyar off him but Matyas Magyar keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matyas Magyar is trying to ground and pound but Miklos Magyar uses the momentary lack of control by Matyas Magyar to regain half guard.
Miklos Magyar moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Matyas Magyar's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Matyas Magyar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Matyas Magyar trying to control the position from guard on top but Miklos Magyar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Matyas Magyar engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Matyas Magyar wants to control from the top but Miklos Magyar keeps moving.
Matyas Magyar controlling from the top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Matyas Magyar drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matyas Magyar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matyas Magyar dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Miklos Magyar scores with the left hand. Matyas Magyar knows he should have avoided that one.
Miklos Magyar misses with a looping right.
Miklos Magyar displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Matyas Magyar.
Miklos Magyar tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Matyas Magyar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matyas Magyar scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
No luck for Matyas Magyar with that takedown attempt.
Matyas Magyar scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matyas Magyar takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Matyas Magyar scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Matyas Magyar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miklos Magyar can do to turn this around?
Matyas Magyar lands with an uppercut that bounces Miklos Magyar off the cage and back into range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miklos Magyar connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Miklos Magyar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matyas Magyar keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Matyas Magyar scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Miklos Magyar takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Matyas Magyar has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Matyas Magyar uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Miklos Magyar has time to react.
Miklos Magyar does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Matyas Magyar connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Matyas Magyar tests Miklos Magyar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Miklos Magyar lunges at Matyas Magyar with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Matyas Magyar's hand.
Miklos Magyar drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matyas Magyar shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Miklos Magyar's guard.
Miklos Magyar is trying to keep Matyas Magyar in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matyas Magyar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Matyas Magyar trying to control but Miklos Magyar is working from the bottom.
Miklos Magyar isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Matyas Magyar stacks Miklos Magyar on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Matyas Magyar!
Matyas Magyar tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Matyas Magyar lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matyas Magyar slows the pace down.
Miklos Magyar tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Matyas Magyar scores with a couple of short elbows.
Matyas Magyar grinds an elbow into Miklos Magyar's temple.
Matyas Magyar postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Miklos Magyar takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Miklos Magyar seems a little lost for a moment, as Matyas Magyar dominates the positioning.
Miklos Magyar wants to control but Matyas Magyar postures up.
Matyas Magyar in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Miklos Magyar can't do much from the bottom here.
Matyas Magyar trying to control the position but Miklos Magyar is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matyas Magyar 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!
Miklos Magyar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Miklos Magyar tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Matyas Magyar tests Miklos Magyar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Matyas Magyar cracks a nice hook into Miklos Magyar's ribs.
Miklos Magyar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Miklos Magyar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Miklos Magyar throws an off balance right hand
and Matyas Magyar counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matyas Magyar gets the takedown into side control.
Miklos Magyar felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Miklos Magyar is not content to let Matyas Magyar control the position.
Miklos Magyar is trying to control Matyas Magyar's posture but Matyas Magyar avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miklos Magyar takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Matyas Magyar landing a few strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miklos Magyar is trying to control Matyas Magyar's posture but Matyas Magyar avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miklos Magyar manages to get back to half guard.
Miklos Magyar manages to get to full guard.
Matyas Magyar wants to control from the top but Miklos Magyar keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matyas Magyar's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Miklos Magyar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Matyas Magyar manages to get himself to full guard.
Matyas Magyar has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Matyas Magyar keeping moving, preventing Miklos Magyar from controlling successfully.
Miklos Magyar won't allow Matyas Magyar to sweep him here.
Matyas Magyar seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Miklos Magyar trying to control but Matyas Magyar is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matyas Magyar is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Miklos Magyar trying to hold on to Matyas Magyar's head to control him but Matyas Magyar postures up.
Miklos Magyar keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Matyas Magyar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Miklos Magyar is trying to get back to full guard.
Matyas Magyar not doing much here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miklos Magyar wants to improve his position but Matyas Magyar is controlling well.
Miklos Magyar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matyas Magyar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Miklos Magyar is trying to control but Matyas Magyar passes into side control!
Matyas Magyar is staying tight to Miklos Magyar's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miklos Magyar throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matyas Magyar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Matyas Magyar has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matyas Magyar!
Our winner, Matyas Magyar, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Miklos Magyar spoke after the fight, saying 'It is what it is'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Archer (ranked 1179 p4p, 1435 weight class) and Kato Maluga (ranked 151 p4p, 191 weight class). Archer's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Slipknot - Don't Get Close. Maluga is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: IN MY CITY. 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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonathan Archer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kato Maluga!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maluga connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've been hearing reports that Archer has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Maluga.
Jab by Archer.
Archer shoots in but no luck this time.
Maluga counters with a body kick.
Maluga throws a body punch but Archer moves out of range.
Archer attempts a counter takedown but Maluga avoids it well and moves away.
Archer blocks a head kick by Maluga.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maluga takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Maluga misses with a hook
and Archer counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maluga keeping full guard, as Archer tries to pass.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Maluga can do anything to dispel that myth.
Archer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Archer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Archer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Archer trying to control the position from guard on top but Maluga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Archer slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Archer misses with a low kick.
Maluga misses with a straight left.
Archer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Maluga.
Maluga lands a leg kick that knocks Archer off balance momentarily.
Maluga ducks right into an uppercut from Archer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Archer swings widly with a right hand
and Maluga counters with a nice leg kick.
Archer scores with a body shot.
Archer throws a low kick, looking for Maluga's leg but Maluga calmly moves out of range.
Archer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Maluga. That snapped Archer's head back.
Archer doesn't manage to clinch there - Maluga circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maluga takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Maluga misses with a leg kick.
Archer throws a lazy right hand but Maluga sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Archer misses with a body punch
and Maluga finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Archer lands an overhand right.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Archer lands with a right hand.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
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!
Maluga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Archer dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Maluga throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Archer misses with a kick to the body
enabling Maluga to counter with a crisp jab.
Jonathan Archer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maluga scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Archer dips to his left and cracks Maluga with an uppercut!
Archer is looking to clinch but Maluga is avoiding it.
Maluga 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.
Archer tries to clinch but Maluga moves away
and Maluga counters with a nice uppercut.
Maluga's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Archer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Maluga scrambles back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maluga avoids the head kick by Archer.
Maluga throws out a counter right but Archer avoids it with no problem.
Archer throws a jab but it's blocked by Maluga.
Maluga let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Maluga keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Archer rushes Maluga and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Maluga has a couple of punches blocked by Archer.
Archer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Archer gets control of Maluga's arms and successfully pulls guard. Archer will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Archer is adopting a defensive guard.
Archer has a closed guard, preventing Maluga from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Archer working for a triangle but Maluga defends it easily.
Maluga trying to stand up but can't free himself from Archer's guard.
Archer controls Maluga momentarily but Maluga frees himself.
Archer looking for a guillotine here but Maluga defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Archer working for a triangle but Maluga defends it easily.
Maluga trying to stand up but can't free himself from Archer's guard.
Archer working for a triangle but Maluga defends it easily.
That's four 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.
Archer working a defensive guard here.
Maluga trying to stand up but can't free himself from Archer's guard.
Archer looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Archer misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jonathan Archer will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Archer misses with a leg kick.
Jonathan Archer is winning the standup battle so far.
Archer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Archer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maluga throws out a counter right but Archer avoids it with no problem.
Archer closes the distance but Maluga moves to the side
and Maluga counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer swings for the body but Maluga moves out of range.
Archer misses with a jab to the body
and Maluga counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maluga throws a leg kick that is checked
and Archer counters with a good low kick that Maluga was not able to check.
Maluga throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Archer feinted with a counter takedown.
Maluga lands a nice looking kick to the body. Archer takes a step back to recover.
Archer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maluga.
Archer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maluga.
A solid body kick from Archer.
Kato Maluga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jonathan Archer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Archer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Archer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Maluga has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Archer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Archer jabs at Maluga's body.
Archer lands with a nice body kick.
Archer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Maluga is trying to counter with his kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Archer blocks the leg kick.
It looked like Archer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Archer scores with a nice right hand.
Maluga looks for the body kick but Archer saw that one coming.
Archer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Maluga is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Archer is defending well for now.
Maluga is trying to break the clinch but Archer has him pressed against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Maluga.
Maluga trying to land knees to the body.
Archer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maluga can do to turn this around?
Maluga tries to land knees in the clinch but Archer avoids the damage to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maluga using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maluga blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maluga scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Maluga prevents the takedown attempt.
Maluga working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Maluga throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Archers head.
Archer lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Maluga.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maluga using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Maluga breaks the clinch.
Archer avoids the body shot from Maluga.
Archer tries to counter with a takedown but Maluga is quick to defend against it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Archer throws a head kick that misses.
Archer walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Maluga checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Maluga looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kato Maluga comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Archer 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonathan Archer!
Jonathan Archer tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Leonard Norton (ranked 256 p4p, 1535 weight class) and Aiden Walker (ranked 32 p4p, 162 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leonard Norton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aiden Walker!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Walker.
Walker staying out of range there.
We've been told by Norton's head coaches at Banzai Combat Academy LA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Walker misses the target.
Norton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Walker.
Walker throws a right hand that misses
and Norton counters by moving into the clinch.
Norton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Norton misses with some punches.
Walker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Walker misses with a head kick.
Norton throws a hook to the side of Walker's head but Walker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Walker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Walker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norton swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Walker counters with a straight right hand.
Walker throws an off balance right hand
and Norton counters with a nice uppercut.
Norton throws a hook but Walker blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Walker! But no joy.
Walker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norton tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Walker counters with a straight right hand.
Norton misses with an uppercut. Walker saw that one coming.
Norton takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Walker throws a poor cross that misses
and Norton counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Walker misses with a straight left.
Some wild striking there from Norton.
Norton lands a nice shot to the body.
Norton moves away from the strike by Walker.
Norton tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Walker manages to circle out of the way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Norton misses.
Norton's jab looks to have found its range, popping Walker under the eye.
Walker defending well as Norton loads up on a big left hand.
Walker throws a jab but it's blocked by Norton.
Walker bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Norton's head backwards.
 It looks like Leonard Norton has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Norton. Walker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Walker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Norton.
A head kick misses from Walker.
Norton tries to counter by clinching up but Walker breaks away and moves out of range.
Norton dips to his left and cracks Walker with an uppercut!
Norton connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Walker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Norton throws out the jab.
Walker throws a sloppy head kick
and Norton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Walker throws a hook but Norton avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker misses with a looping right.
Norton is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Norton's corner calls for a 1-2. Norton obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice shot by Norton.
Norton moves out of range as Walker strikes.
Norton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Walker.
Norton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Walker manages to avoid it.
Norton ducks under a wild hook from Walker.
Norton bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Walker's head.
Walker might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Walker misses with a looping right.
Walker scores with a jab. Norton acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Norton ducks under a wild hook from Walker.
Nice defenses there by Walker.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker slips under a jab from Norton.
Norton looks to land a right hand but Walker moved out of range.
Norton thuds a left hand into Walker's body.
Walker misses with an uppercut. Norton saw that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Norton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A quick step to the side and Norton tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Norton scores with the left hand. Walker knows he should have avoided that one.
Norton drops his hands momentarily and Walker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Walker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Norton.
Walker darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Norton misses the body punch
and Walker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Norton ducks under a wild hook from Walker.
Nice cross by Walker.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Leonard Norton will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Leonard Norton's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A big left from Norton misses.
Norton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Walker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Walker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Norton swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Aiden Walker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Walker misses.
Norton appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Norton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Walker throws out the jab.
Norton tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Walker manages to circle out of the way.
A big right from Walker misses.
Norton shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Walker throws a lazy right hand but Norton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Walker misses with a hook. Norton ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Norton wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Walker misses the target.
Aiden Walker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Norton throws a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Walker misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Walker misses.
Walker takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Norton scores with a jab.
Walker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Walker throws out a counter right but Norton avoids it with no problem.
A big left from Norton misses.
Walker throws out a loose jab but Norton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Walker throws a hook to the side of Norton's head but Norton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Walker slips a straight right by Norton.
It seemed like Walker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Walker looks to land a left hand but Norton moved out of range nicely.
Walker closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Norton throws a hook but Walker avoids it easily.
Walker lands with a nice body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker's corner calls for a 1-2. Walker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Norton throws a hook to the side of Walker's head but Walker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Norton slips a straight right by Walker.
A counter left hand to the body from Norton misses its target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Walker loads up on a big right hand but Norton slips the punch.
Norton throws a hook to the side of Walker's head but Walker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from Walker.
Walker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Norton misses with a hook to the body
and Walker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A lazy left from Norton finds it's target.
Walker throws a hook but Norton blocks it.
Walker misses with a left hand
and Norton counters with a straight right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Norton misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norton lands with a nice body punch.
Walker throws a lazy uppercut
and Norton counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Walker misses with a hook.
Norton tries to counter by clinching up but Walker breaks away and moves out of range.
Norton wants to clinch up but Walker keeps it at a distance.
Walker digs a good body shot into Norton's ribs.
Walker loads up on a big right hand but Norton slips the punch.
Walker scores with a decent looking hook.
Norton slips a straight right by Walker.
A big right from Walker misses.
Walker blocks a jab.
Norton throws an overhand right that lands on Walker's shoulder, as Walker tries to avoid the shot.
Walker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Norton misses with a looping right.
Walker throws out a counter right but Norton avoids it with no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norton moves out of range of the strikes.
Norton swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Walker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Norton misses with an uppercut
and Walker counters with a straight right hand.
Walker missing with a left hand there. Norton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Walker takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Norton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Walker throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Norton to counter with a crisp jab.
Walker throws out a loose jab but Norton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Walker staying out of range there.
Walker misses with a hook
enabling Norton to counter with a crisp jab.
Norton swings for the body but Walker moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Walker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Walker walks into a stiff left hand from Norton.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Aiden Walker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Leonard Norton's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Walker throws a jab when Norton was well out of range.
Norton with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Walker to score with a decent uppercut.
Walker misses with a hook.
Walker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Norton swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Norton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Walker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Norton.
Norton ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Walker misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Walker misses the target.
Walker misses with a right hand
and Norton counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Norton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Walker staying out of range there.
Walker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Walker misses with a straight left.
Norton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Walker.
Walker takes a jab right on the kisser.
Walker throws an off balance right hand
and Norton counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Walker moves out of range as Norton strikes.
Walker looks to throw the jab but Norton is out of range.
Walker throws an overhand right that lands on Norton's shoulder, as Norton tries to avoid the shot.
Norton slips a jab from Walker.
An attempted straight right counter from Norton misses the target.
Norton scores with a nice right hand.
Walker is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Walker has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Walker there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Walker misses.
Walker throws a hook but Norton avoids it easily.
Walker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Norton was well out of range. Poor timing from Walker.
Walker misses the jab.
It looked like Norton was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Walker.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Norton jabs Walker to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Norton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Norton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Walker.
Walker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Norton scores with a jab.
Walker cracks Norton with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Walker looks to land a right hand but Norton moved out of range.
Norton thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker misses with an uppercut.
Walker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Walker throws a shot from downtown. Norton moves away and avoids it.
Walker lands the left hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Norton. That snapped Walker's head back.
Norton moves away from the strike by Walker.
A little feinted left hand from Norton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Norton connects with a right hand. Walker shakes it off.
Norton connects with a body shot that sends Walker's belly button to the back.
Walker lands a nice shot that snaps Norton's head back.
Norton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Norton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Walker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Norton wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norton misses with a body shot.
Norton misses with a lunging right hand
and Walker counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walker throws an off balance right hand
and Norton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Walker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Norton counters with a two punch combo.
A big left from Walker misses.
Norton slips a straight right by Walker.
A quick step to the side and Norton tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Walker lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Norton backs up against the cage.
Walker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Norton.
Walker walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Walker tries to move into range but Norton moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Norton cracks Walker with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Walker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Norton.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Leonard Norton.
Well Norton has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonard Norton!
During a confident post fight interview, Leonard Norton thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Amber Jack (ranked 828 p4p, 2474 weight class) and JJ King (ranked 73 p4p, 168 weight class). Jack comes to the cage accompanied by DDA - Pusha T. 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 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Amber Jack!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, JJ King!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King walks into a left hand.
Nice shot by Jack.
Jack cracks a nice hook into King's ribs.
Jack keeps the fight on the outside.
Jack scores with a jab.
It looks like JJ King has been cut.
Jack uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King.
Jack lands an uppercut out of nowhere! King falls backwards - clearly groggy! Jack dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Amber Jack!
Amber Jack retains his bantamweight title!
Amber Jack thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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