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IFA 14: New Year PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mirza Rahimov (ranked 5125 p4p, 25369 weight class) and Milel Schooba (ranked 436 p4p, 478 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mirza Rahimov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Milel Schooba!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rahimov moves into range and clinches up with Schooba.
Rahimov pulls guard successfully.
Schooba preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schooba sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rahimov looking to control.
Rahimov is really struggling to control Schooba but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Schooba drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Schooba jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Schooba controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Schooba has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rahimov lands with a slapping head kick.
Schooba tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rahimov defends well and Schooba ends up having to push Rahimov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Schooba fails with a takedown attempt.
Rahimov tries to clinch but Schooba moves out of range.
Schooba tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rahimov defends well and Schooba ends up having to push Rahimov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mirza Rahimov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Milel Schooba.
Rahimov goes for a double leg but Schooba avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Schooba continues to drive forward.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rahimov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rahimov breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rahimov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Schooba forces Rahimov back against the cage and clinches.
Rahimov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Schooba swats away the attempt to clinch by Rahimov.
Rahimov shoots in and drives through. Schooba sprawls well.
Schooba stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rahimov.
Rahimov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Schooba tries to avoid it but Rahimov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Schooba to the ground. Schooba escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A punch combination from Schooba misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schooba misses with a double jab
and Rahimov counters with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rahimov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Schooba defends well and Rahimov ends up having to push Schooba into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rahimov breaks the clinch.
Mirza Rahimov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schooba closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rahimov is trying to drag Schooba to the mat but Schooba just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rahimov pulls guard effortlessly.
Rahimov looking to control.
Rahimov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rahimov trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Schooba stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rahimov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Schooba controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mirza Rahimov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Schooba shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rahimov as he jumps to the side.
As Schooba looks to move away, Rahimov throws a big counter combo but Schooba just gets out of the way.
Rahimov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Schooba defends it nicely.
Schooba misses with a takedown attempt - Rahimov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice sprawl there from Schooba as Rahimov shoots in.
Schooba doesn't manage to clinch there - Rahimov circles away.
Rahimov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rahimov throws a sloppy head kick and Schooba moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahimov closes the distance and clinches.
Rahimov jumps guard but Schooba stands there with Rahimov around his waist. Rahimov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mirza Rahimov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rahimov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mirza Rahimov is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rahimov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Schooba is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rahimov is defending well.
Schooba tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Schooba has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rahimov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rahimov gets underhooks to prevent Schooba's takedown attempt.
Rahimov lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Schooba has one foot on Rahimov's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Rahimov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fight stays on the outside here - Rahimov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mirza Rahimov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Schooba takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Rahimov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rahimov scores with a leg kick.
Rahimov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rahimov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Schooba manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Schooba throws a nice looking combination but Rahimov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rahimov fails with the takedown.
Rahimov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Schooba defends it nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rahimov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schooba throws a head kick that misses.
Rahimov shoots in for a takedown but Schooba shows good takedown defense.
Rahimov throws a head kick that Schooba semi-blocks.
Schooba darts in trying to clinch
and Rahimov counters with a nice uppercut.
Rahimov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Schooba is fending him off so far but Rahimov persists. Nope, Schooba circles away and we're back to standing.
Rahimov tries to clinch there but Schooba circles away.
Schooba swats away the attempt to clinch by Rahimov.
Schooba shoots in for a takedown but Rahimov shows good takedown defense.
Rahimov has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rahimov moves into the clinch.
Schooba prevents the takedown attempt.
Rahimov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Schooba gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Schooba can't get the takedown.
Rahimov is looking to control Schooba's arms but Schooba gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rahimov has his back to the cage.
Schooba throws a punch but it's blocked by Rahimov.
Rahimov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Schooba's efforts to push away.
Rahimov is looking for a takedown.
Rahimov stops a takedown attempt from Schooba.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mirza Rahimov dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Schooba pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rahimov is out of range and Schooba settles back down.
Schooba takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rahimov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Schooba closes the distance and clinches up with Rahimov, looking for a takedown. Schooba pushes Rahimov against the cage but Rahimov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rahimov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Schooba.
Schooba tries to close the distance and clinch but Rahimov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rahimov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Rahimov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rahimov shoots in for a double leg but Schooba sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Schooba keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mirza Rahimov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schooba clinches up with Rahimov and pushes him back against the cage.
Schooba wants to get back to striking at distance but Rahimov won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schooba tries to score a body lock takedown but Rahimov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Schooba wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rahimov is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Schooba can't fight it off and eventually Rahimov manages to take the fight to the floor. Schooba looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Schooba manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Schooba stalling in the clinch but Rahimov improves position.
Rahimov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rahimov fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rahimov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rahimov throws a head kick that misses.
Rahimov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Schooba misses with a head kick.
Schooba tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rahimov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rahimov throws a head kick but Schooba moves out of range.
Rahimov moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rahimov breaks from the clinch.
Rahimov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Schooba paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rahimov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Schooba defends it nicely.
Schooba tries to clinch but Rahimov is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schooba changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rahimov tries to avoid it but Schooba manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rahimov to the ground. Rahimov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rahimov throws a nice head kick!
Rahimov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Schooba or perhaps it was just good defense by Rahimov, which made it look bad.
Schooba defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rahimov.
Schooba wants to counter with a clinch but Rahimov pushes him away.
Schooba is looking to clinch but Rahimov is avoiding it.
Rahimov shoots in but Schooba avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rahimov fails to land the takedown.
Schooba tries to clinch but Rahimov is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schooba shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rahimov defends it nicely.
Rahimov stuffs the takedown.
Rahimov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Schooba.
Schooba avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rahimov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Schooba jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rahimov walks away with a smile on his face. Schooba gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Schooba dives in and grabs Rahimov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rahimov pushes down on Schooba's head and hops out.
Rahimov closes the distance and pushes Schooba back into the cage.
Rahimov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Schooba uses from the top 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!
Schooba with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mirza Rahimov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rahimov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mirza Rahimov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Erik Thurgood (ranked 3945 p4p, 25028 weight class) and Jay Picote (ranked 398 p4p, 490 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Erik Thurgood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jay Picote!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Picote lands with a nice body punch.
Picote looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Thurgood fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Picote scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Picote shoots in for a double leg but Thurgood sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Thurgood throws a series of punches but Picote avoids them all with ease.
Thurgood takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A chopping leg kick lands by Picote.
Thurgood throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Thurgood chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Picote can pounce on him.
Picote connects with an inside leg kick.
Picote stuffs the takedown attempt from Thurgood. Thurgood gets slowly back to his feet.
Picote connects with a solid leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Picote goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
 It looks like Erik Thurgood has been cut.
Thurgood misses with a two punch combination.
Picote takes the fight into the clinch.
Picote lands an uppercut.
Picote wants a takedown.
Erik Thurgood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Picote.
Picote lands with a light punch inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Picote.
Thurgood is breathing heavily.
Picote controlling the action here for a moment.
Picote pushes Thurgood back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Picote has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Thurgood avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Picote is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Picote lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Picote lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thurgood backwards.
Picote lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Picote pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Picote is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Picote fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
An inside leg kick lands from Picote.
Picote 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.
Picote wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thurgood seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Picote shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Thurgood is backing up but Picote catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Thurgood covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Picote Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jay Picote!
During a confident post fight interview, Jay Picote 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 Mike Hanson (ranked 2784 p4p, 24768 weight class) and Quek Wei (ranked 184 p4p, 277 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Hanson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Quek Wei!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanson fails to land with a series of punches.
Wei with the counter takedown but Hanson avoids it easily.
Hanson lands a nice shot to the body.
Wei misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hanson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wei.
Hanson throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wei walks into a left hand.
Hanson lands a leg kick that knocks Wei off balance momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wei shoots and misses
and Hanson counters with a series of strikes. Wei will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mike Hanson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quek Wei.
Wei with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hanson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wei thinking.
Hanson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wei looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wei fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hanson avoids it really well and circles away.
Hanson cracks a nice hook into Wei's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wei ducks right into an uppercut from Hanson.
Wei will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hanson feinted with a counter takedown.
Wei has a takedown stuffed.
Hanson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wei was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanson.
A telegraphed right hand from Hanson misses the target.
Hanson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wei manages to avoid it.
Hanson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hanson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wei has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hanson with the inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wei was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanson.
Hanson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wei.
Hanson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wei was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanson.
Wei shoots in looking for a takedown but Hanson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wei's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hanson stuffs the takedown attempt from Wei. Wei gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice body punch from Hanson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hanson lands a right hook to the body.
Hanson lands a right hook to the body.
Hanson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wei was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanson.
Wei fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hanson avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Danga de danga de dang - Hanson scores with a four punch combination!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Hanson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Wei dives in and grabs Hanson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hanson pushes down on Wei's head and hops out.
Wei shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hanson counters with a right hand to the body.
Mike Hanson is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice sprawl there from Hanson as Wei shoots in.
Mike Hanson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quek Wei.
Hanson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hanson lands a really nice looking cross but Wei seems unphased.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wei looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hanson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wei can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hanson. Wei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wei drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hanson defends it well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wei is defended easily by Hanson.
Wei closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hanson circles away.
Hanson lands with a slapping head kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Wei might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Hanson has got the better of the exchanges.
Wei shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hanson pinned against the cage. Hanson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Quek Wei is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanson just misses with a punch to the body.
Wei throws out a counter right but Hanson avoids it with no problem.
Hanson is looking to wear down Wei with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wei shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hanson sprawls well. Hanson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wei gets slowly back to his feet.
Hanson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hanson swings for the body but Wei moves out of range.
Wei slips under a jab.
Wei is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mike Hanson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wei looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hanson is fending him off so far but Wei persists. Nope, Hanson circles away and we're back to standing.
Wei looks for a takedown but Hanson sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanson throws a leg kick which misses Wei's front leg but catches the back leg as Wei tries to avoid it.
Hanson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wei.
Mike Hanson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanson lands a nice shot to the body.
Hanson keeps Wei at a distance using the push kick.
A cross from Hanson lands.
Hanson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wei.
Hanson scores with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hanson lands a jab.
Wei misses with a takedown attempt - Hanson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hanson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Both fighters circling a little - Hanson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hanson takes a swing at Wei's ribcage but misses.
Wei tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Hanson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Hanson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wei shoots in and drives through. Hanson sprawls well.
Wei ducks under a wild hook from Hanson.
Wei shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hanson as he avoids it easily.
Wei on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wei walks into a stiff left hand from Hanson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Hanson.
Wei has his takedown stuffed
and Hanson counters with a right hand to the body.
Mike Hanson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quek Wei.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanson punishes Wei's body with a nice straight punch.
Hanson throws a body punch but Wei moves out of range.
Hanson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hanson throws a nice head kick!
Wei shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hanson defends it nicely.
Wei shoots in for a takedown but Hanson shows good takedown defense.
It looked like Hanson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanson just misses with a punch to the body.
Hanson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Weis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wei with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hanson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wei takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hanson throws a shot to the body.
Hanson digs a good body shot into Wei's ribs.
Hanson tests Wei's chin there with a solid looking shot.
 Wei is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hanson lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Wei up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Hanson from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Wei's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Hanson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bayu Prasetya (ranked 3503 p4p, 3242 weight class) and Alexis Herny (ranked 396 p4p, 376 weight class). Alexis Herny is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bayu Prasetya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexis Herny!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Herny looks to land a combination but Prasetya avoids it well.
Herny digs a good body shot into Prasetya's ribs.
Herny lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Herny lets loose with a powerful body kick. Prasetya will feel that in the morning.
Prasetya chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Herny can pounce on him.
Prasetya throws a series of punches but Herny avoids them all with ease.
Herny looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Herny scores with a hook to the body. Prasetya takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Herny misses with a body shot.
Herny circles away from the clinch attempt
and Prasetya takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Herny lands a nice hook to Prasetya's body. Prasetya takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Prasetya fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Herny is looking for the big counter here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Herny misses with a kick to the body.
Herny scores with a sloppy right hand. Prasetya should have avoided that one.
Herny swats away the attempt to clinch by Prasetya.
Prasetya definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Prasetya fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bayu Prasetya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Herny scores with a punch to the head.
Prasetya takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Prasetya, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Herny swinging wildly here.
Herny throws a right and a left that Prasetya avoids nicely.
Herny looks to score with a jab to the body but Prasetya is just out of range.
Herny throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Herny walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Prasetya checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Prasetya is trying hard to land a takedown here. Herny sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A punch combination from Prasetya misses.
Prasetya fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bayu Prasetya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Herny swings for the body but Prasetya moves out of range.
Prasetya looks to land a combination but Herny avoids it well.
Prasetya tries to close the distance and clinch up but Herny swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Herny is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Prasetya misses with a jab, cross combination.
Herny fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Prasetya manages to avoid it.
Herny goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Herny lands a right hook 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!
Prasetya shoots in looking for a takedown. Herny tries to sprawl out of it but Prasetya keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Herny manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
It seemed like Herny was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Prasetya is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herny scores with a head kick.
 Prasetya is rocked!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Oh, that's a big right hand from Herny and Prasetya goes tumbling to the canvas! Herny follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Oh Prasetya is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Herny is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Prasetya is hurt! He's hurt bad - Herny fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Prasetya from any more punishment! Congratulations to Herny! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexis Herny!
Alexis Herny took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Spunk Guzzler (ranked 2347 p4p, 1325 weight class) and Reynaldo Barber (ranked 196 p4p, 121 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Spunk Guzzler!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Reynaldo Barber!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barber displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Guzzler.
A right-left combo lands from Barber.
It looks like Spunk Guzzler has been cut.
Guzzler misses with a takedown attempt
and Barber cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Guzzler sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Barber lands a head shot.
Barber circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Guzzler drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Barber follows Guzzler to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reynaldo Barber!
Reynaldo Barber is the new featherweight champion!
Reynaldo Barber gave a mention to Savage Fightwear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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