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The 408 - (205) R3 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cal Ripken (ranked 3426 p4p, 25764 weight class) and Masato Nakamura (ranked 396 p4p, 539 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cal Ripken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Masato Nakamura!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, John Mangel and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakamura misses the shot to the body.
Nakamura lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ripken misses with a right hand
and Nakamura counters with a stiff right hand.
A big right from Nakamura misses.
Ripken definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nakamura misses the shot to the body.
Ripken lands a nice shot that snaps Nakamura's head back.
Nakamura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ripken misses with a left hand
and Nakamura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ripken misses with the combination.
It seemed like Nakamura was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ripken takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nakamura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ripken sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nakamura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice uppercut lands for Nakamura. That snapped Ripken's head back.
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!
Ripken misses with a left hand
and Nakamura counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ripken's knee momentarily.
Ripken missing with a left hand there. Nakamura was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ripken misses with a right hand
and Nakamura counters with a series of strikes. Ripken will be more careful next time no doubt.
 Ripken is rocked!
Nakamura throws a looping overhand right but Ripken ducks down to avoid it.
Oh Ripken is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nakamura slips a straight right by Ripken.
Nakamura ducks under a wild hook from Ripken.
Ripken seems to have got his legs back now.
Ripken loads up on a big right hand but Nakamura slips the punch.
Nakamura is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ripken with a body shot.
Ripken pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Nakamura misses.
Nakamura tries to move into range but Ripken moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nakamura waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ripken.
Ripken jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nakamura fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nakamura misses the shot to the body.
Cal Ripken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Ripken.
Nakamura looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Nakamura displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ripken throws out the jab.
Ripken keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nakamura.
Nakamura throws a jab when Ripken was well out of range.
Ripken drops his hands momentarily and Nakamura takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nakamura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ripken manages to avoid it.
Ripken looks to land a left hand but Nakamura moved out of range nicely.
Ripken swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Look low, kick high! Nakamura uses the oldest trick in the book to send Ripken tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Nakamura is absolutely delighted - when Ripken wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Masato Nakamura!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Akira Sato (ranked 5423 p4p, 3431 weight class) and Sid Pommier (ranked 493 p4p, 397 weight class). Pommier has chosen Ayla as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Akira Sato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sid Pommier!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Ron Honeybunn and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sato uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pommier.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Pommier has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A punch lands to the side of Pommier 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sato ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pommier moves away.
Sato checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sato appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sato blocks a head kick by Pommier.
Sato is looking for a counter combo.
Pommier defending well as Sato loads up on a big left hand.
Sato swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pommier counters with a series of strikes. Sato will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sato instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pommier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pommier moves into range and clinches up with Sato.
Sato lands a right hand.
A short body shot lands from Sato as the two fighters clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pommier lands a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sato tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sato is pressed up against the cage. Pommier has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sato down to the mat. Sato avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sato throws a hook but Pommier blocks it.
Sato buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A slow jab from Sato misses its intended target.
Pommier moves into the clinch successfully.
Sato keeps control of Pommier as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pommier is trying to break the clinch but Sato is controlling him.
Pommier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sato misses with a wild body shot.
Sato tries to clinch up but Pommier circles away and keeps his distance.
Pommier was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Pommier misses with an uppercut
and Sato counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sato definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sato blocks a head kick by Pommier.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A right handed body shot lands from Sato.
Sato misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pommier's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pommier blocks a body shot from Sato.
Sato misses with the head strike.
Pommier can't break the clinch.
Pommier manages to break the clinch.
Pommier looks for the body kick but Sato saw that one coming.
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!
Sato takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sato missing with a left hand there. Pommier was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pommier misses with a head kick.
Sato throws a hook but Pommier avoids it easily.
Sato keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Pommier misses
and Sato counters with a stiff right hand.
 It looks like Sid Pommier has been cut.
Sato closes the distance and pushes Pommier back into the cage.
Pommier's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pommier throws a head kick that misses.
Sid Pommier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pommier gets a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Sato.
Sato prevents a body shot from Pommier.
Sato blocking some punches.
Pommier lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Sato is trying to stand up here but Pommier is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pommier stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pommier instigates a clinch.
Sato lands with a right to the head.
Sato has a couple of punches blocked by Pommier.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pommier.
Pommier tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
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 Akira Sato will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sid Pommier's cut.
That's time! Sato's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sato throws an overhand right that lands on Pommier's shoulder, as Pommier tries to avoid the shot.
Sato scores with a sloppy right hand. Pommier should have avoided that one.
Sato misses with a body kick.
Pommier on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Pommier tries to score with a low kick but Sato moves his leg out of the way.
Nice cross by Sato.
Pommier slips under a jab.
Pommier steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sato.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sato pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pommier is looking to slow Sato down with leg kicks.
Sato pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sato pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Pommier back to the cage. Sato follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pommier moves into the clinch.
Pommier wants to break free but Sato has control.
Sato pushes Pommier back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pommier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A punch combination from Pommier misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Sato misses its target.
Pommier moves away from the strike by Sato.
Pommier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sato sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pommier throws a sloppy head kick and Sato moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Sato on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sato blocks a leg kick.
Sato misses the shot to the body.
Sato checks a leg kick.
Sato is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Pommier tenderised Sato's leg. Sato is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sato lands a body shot.
Pommier tried to score with a low kick but Sato checks it.
It looked like Sato was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pommier.
Pommier takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Pommier closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pommier misses with a punch to the body.
Sato lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sato scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sato has Pommier pressed against the cage, preventing Pommier from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pommier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pommier rushes Sato and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sato can't find room to land a body shot as Pommier controls the action.
Sato lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sato managing to block the knees to the body from Pommier.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pommier misses with a knee to the head.
Pommier using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sato has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pommier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pommier misses with a left hand
and Sato counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That has opened up Sid Pommier's cut even more.
Sato lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pommier at a distance.
Sato moves in looking to clinch but Pommier pushes him off.
Sato throws a jab when Pommier was well out of range.
Pommier tries a head kick but it misses.
Pommier has managed to clinch.
Sato lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pommier.
Pommier tries to land knees in the clinch but Sato avoids the damage to the body.
A short right from Sato.
Sato digs a right hand into Pommier's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pommier's gas tank.
Sato misses with a hook to the ribs.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sato misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sato.
Sato keeps control of Pommier as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sato softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sato working aggressively here.
Sato digs a right hand underneath Pommier's ribcage. Pommier let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pommier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pommier walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sato checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Decent striking displayed by Sato there.
 Pommier is rocked!
Sato scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sato is looking to clinch but Pommier is avoiding it.
Pommier gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pommier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sato lands a nice looking body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akira Sato dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sid Pommier's cut.
That's time! Sato's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Sato closes the distance and clinches.
Pommier tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pommier tries to break the clinch but Sato is controlling the position.
Akira Sato has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sato lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sato lands a right hand.
Pommier is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sato is defending well for now.
Sato lands a shot to the body.
Pommier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pommier tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sato scores with a jab to the body.
Pommier avoids the body shot from Sato.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pommier clinches up with Sato and pushes him back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Sato.
Pommier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pommier takes one to the side of the head.
Pommier is still on wobbly legs! Can Sato finish him?
Pommier takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sato checks a leg kick.
Pommier seems to have recovered his senses.
Akira Sato is winning the standup battle so far.
Sato has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pommier.
Sato cracks Pommier with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Pommier looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Sato finish him?
Sato takes a swing at Pommier's ribcage but misses.
Pommier circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sato clinches with his opponent.
Pommier looking to throw knees to the head but Sato is blocking nicely.
Sato lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sato lands a shoulder strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pommier missing with knees to the body.
Pommier has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sato lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sato managing to block the knees to the body from Pommier.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Sato on the inside.
The cut above Sid Pommier's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Sato throws a big uppercut that drops Pommier! More strikes from Sato and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Pommier lies dazed against the cage as Sato celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akira Sato!
A victorious Akira Sato thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Eriksson (ranked 3651 p4p, 3541 weight class) and Sandro Monteiro Da Costa (ranked 422 p4p, 413 weight class). Bruno Eriksson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sandro Monteiro Da Costa's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bruno Eriksson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sandro Monteiro Da Costa!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Eliza Hachem and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eriksson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Eriksson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Eriksson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Eriksson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Monteiro Da Costa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Eriksson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Monteiro Da Costa being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eriksson won't allow Monteiro Da Costa to sweep him here.
Eriksson drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Eriksson seems to have locked his on tight now - Monteiro Da Costa screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Eriksson, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Bruno Eriksson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phillip Phillips (ranked 2541 p4p, 25680 weight class) and Lamar Louis (ranked 315 p4p, 514 weight class). Louis is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bleach OST - BL_86. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Phillip Phillips!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lamar Louis!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Ben Hemmingworth and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Louis looks to throw the jab but Phillips is out of range.
Louis delivers a nice body kick.
Phillips keeps Louis at a distance using the push kick.
Phillips looks to land a body kick but Louis moved away.
Phillips throws a chopping leg kick but Louis manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Phillips looks to land a body kick but Louis moved away.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Phillips.
Phillips content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Louis is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Louis is trying to control Phillips's posture but Phillips avoids it.
Louis 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.
Louis is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Louis takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Louis is letting Phillips control him for a moment.
Phillips working away.
Phillips will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Phillips cracks Louis with a big elbow.
Louis is looking for a sweep.
Louis is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Phillips's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Louis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Louis is looking for a sweep. Phillips is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Phillips lands a nice short elbow.
Phillips perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Louis trying to hold on to Phillips's head to control him but Phillips postures up.
Louis has hold of Phillips's hands but Phillips slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Louis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Phillips pulls his head out easily.
Louis actively working from the bottom here.
Phillips is nestled in close to Louis, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Louis looking for submissions off his back.
Louis on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phillips winds up and cracks Louis with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Phillips landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Louis trying to control here.
Phillips looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Phillips perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Louis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Louis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Louis.
Louis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Phillips is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Louis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Louis throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Phillips escapes and throws Louis's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Louis manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Phillips misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Phillips wants to improve his position but Louis is controlling well.
Phillips knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Louis on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phillips tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Phillips has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Louis is working away from the top position though.
Louis seems to be looking for submissions.
Louis wants to work for an arm triangle but Phillips is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phillip Phillips dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Phillips.
Louis avoids a kick to the body.
Phillips backing away here, and Louis unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Phillips scoring well with a low kick there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Louis. Phillips does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phillips throws a body kick that misses.
Phillips throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Lamar Louis has been cut.
Phillips is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Louis can do to turn this around?
Phillips scores with a spinning back kick!
Louis takes a swing at Phillips's ribcage but misses.
Louis misses the jab.
Phillips delivers a nice body kick.
Louis moves out of range of the body kick.
Louis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phillips was well out of range. Poor timing from Louis.
Phillips thows a body kick. Louis tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Louis. Phillips does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phillips lands with a kick to the ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phillips lands with a kick to the ribs.
Phillips throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Louis is breathing heavily.
Phillips turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Louis throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Phillips explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Louis has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Phillips.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Louis on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Phillips throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A nice leg kick lands there from Phillips.
Louis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Phillips scores with a leg kick.
Phillips pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lamar Louis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Phillips lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Phillips ducks under a wild hook from Louis.
Phillips misses with a head kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Phillips finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Louis takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Phillip Phillips is winning the standup battle so far.
Louis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Phillips. Phillips obviously looking to wear him down.
Phillips throws a body kick that misses.
Louis throws a head kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Louis avoids a kick to the body.
Phillips lands with a thumping leg kick.
Louis connects with an inside leg kick.
Phillips seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Phillips turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That kick from Phillips tenderised Louis's leg. Louis is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phillips throws a leg kick which misses Louis's front leg but catches the back leg as Louis tries to avoid it.
Phillips misses with a body kick.
Louis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Phillips.
Phillips throws a leg kick that misses.
Louis throws a chopping leg kick but Phillips manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A thudding body kick lands there by Phillips!
Louis moves out of range as Phillips throws a body kick.
Phillips lands a nice looking body kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Phillips - that will leave a mark!
Louis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Louis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Louis takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Phillips throws a body kick that misses.
Louis tries a quick counter leg kick but Phillips is wise to it.
Phillips slips a straight right by Louis.
Louis should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Phillips lands with a nice body kick.
Phillips looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Phillips looks for the body kick but Louis saw that one coming.
Louis takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Phillips throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Louis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Phillips looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Phillips dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Louis. That did some damage!
Phillips looks to land a body kick but Louis moved away.
Phillips looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Phillips looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Phillips.
Phillips throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Louis's head.
Louis with the inside leg kick.
Phillips gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Louis takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Louis blocks the body kick.
Louis throws a big counter head kick but Phillips avoids it with no problem.
Louis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Phillips takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Phillips throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phillips goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Louis looks to score with a jab to the body but Phillips is just out of range.
Phillips scores with a spinning back kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phillips tries a head kick but it misses.
Phillips moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Phillips is looking to chop away at Louis's legs.
Phillips is looking to slow Louis down with leg kicks.
Phillips pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Louis fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Phillips is out of range.
Phillips goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Phillips moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice body kick from Phillips.
Phillips thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Louis if he has to take too many more of those.
Louis is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Phillips lands a head kick. Louis smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Louis misses with a looping right.
Phillips throws the kick towards the body but Louis avoids it.
Louis looks to score with a jab to the body but Phillips is just out of range.
And Phillips counters with a quick kick to the body but Louis blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Louis moves in looking to clinch but Phillips pushes him off.
Phillips thinks about countering with a head kick.
Phillips throws the kick towards the body but Louis avoids it.
It seemed like Louis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Louis misses with a wild body shot.
Louis's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Louis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phillips moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phillip Phillips dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lamar Louis's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Phillips manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Louis on his heels. He'll look to pass Louis's guard now, I'm sure.
Louis throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Phillips escapes and throws Louis's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Phillips wants to control but Louis is keeping him busy.
Louis is trying to escape the position but Phillips is controlling the position.
Phillips cracks Louis with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Louis tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillips landing punches.
Louis is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Phillips cracks Louis with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Louis is still in real trouble! Can Phillips finish him?
Phillips cracks Louis with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phillip Phillips!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alejandro Porro (ranked 3438 p4p, 2844 weight class) and Delroy Nova (ranked 398 p4p, 338 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alejandro Porro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Delroy Nova!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Bruno Hogan and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nova smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
 It looks like Alejandro Porro has been cut.
Nova misses with an uppercut.
Nova tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Porro counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nova tries to clinch but Porro moves out of range.
Porro fires out a quick counter leg kick but Nova just manages to avoid it.
Porro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nova.
Porro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Porro feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nova throws a lazy uppercut
and Porro counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Porro is working Nova over against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Porro.
Nova digs a right hand underneath Porro's ribcage. Porro let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Porro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Porro throws a head punch that misses.
Porro tries to throw a body punch but Nova avoids it by throwing Porro back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Porro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Porro presses Nova against the cage and delivers a mid-strength 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!
Nova has a couple of punches blocked by Porro.
Nova throws a head punch that misses.
Porro lands a hook that snaps the head of Nova backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Porro.
Porro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nova backwards.
Nova blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nova tries to stall but Porro uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Porro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Porro definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nova tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Nova fails to land.
The referee is keeping an eye on Porro - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Porro lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nova.
Porro lands an uppercut.
Nova looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Porro.
Nova misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Porro as the two fighters clinch.
Nova blocks a body shot from Porro.
Stalling in the clinch from Porro.
Nova blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Porro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Porro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nova looks winded!
Porro lands with a light punch inside.
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 right hand to the body from Porro.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Porro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Porro pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nova working aggressively here.
A short left from Porro.
Nova lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Porro.
Nova misses with a hook to the ribs.
Porro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Porro stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Porro lands a shoulder strike.
Porro lands a hook that snaps the head of Nova backwards.
Porro digs a right hand underneath Nova's ribcage. Nova let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nova.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nova.
Porro's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Porro has Nova pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Porro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Novas head.
Porro lands a nice uppercut.
Nova can't find room to land a body shot as Porro controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Porro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nova is rocked!
Nova misses with a punch on the inside.
Porro struggles to land a body shot inside as Nova controls his hands.
Porro is leaning against Nova and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Porro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nova is still on wobbly legs! Can Porro finish him?
Nova tries to throw a body punch but Porro avoids it by throwing Nova back against the cage.
Porro throws a head punch that misses.
A body shot lands from Porro.
Porro throws a big uppercut that drops Nova! More strikes from Porro and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Nova lies dazed against the cage as Porro celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alejandro Porro!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hawk Williamson (ranked 3341 p4p, 3410 weight class) and Heera Ghuruwa (ranked 388 p4p, 393 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hawk Williamson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Heera Ghuruwa!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Eliza Hachem and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ghuruwa connects with a crisp jab.
Williamson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Williamson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ghuruwa can pounce on him.
Heera Ghuruwa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williamson drops his hands momentarily and Ghuruwa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Good exchange - Ghuruwa coming out on top.
Ghuruwa missing with a left hand there. Williamson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Williamson tries to counter by clinching up but Ghuruwa breaks away and moves out of range.
Ghuruwa moves away from the strike by Williamson.
A little jabbing left from Ghuruwa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Williamson scores with a jab to the head.
Williamson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ghuruwa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ghuruwa scoring well with a low kick there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williamson throws a shot from downtown. Ghuruwa moves away and avoids it.
Ghuruwa lands a big head kick that sends Williamson tumbling to the mat! Ghuruwa takes a step backwards and waves Williamson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Ghuruwa cracks Williamson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Ghuruwa has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Williamson to stand back up!
Williamson is rocked!
Williamson is aggressively charging in as Ghuruwa backs up avoiding any damage. Ghuruwa tosses out a jab and Williamson runs right into it face first! Williamson is out cold! Ghuruwa dropped down on all fours and is barking in Williamson's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Heera Ghuruwa!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arwell Jones (ranked 2266 p4p, 25662 weight class) and Tyler Tierney (ranked 282 p4p, 541 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by Don't you forget about me - Simple Minds. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Arwell Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyler Tierney!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Donatello Bradman and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Tierney was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Jones comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tierney takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
It looks like Tyler Tierney has been cut.
Tierney fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jones ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jones scores with a body shot.
Jones lands a jab to the nose.
Jones lands a jab to Tierney's midsection.
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!
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tierney doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Tierney bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Tierney back to the cage. Jones follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones lands with a hook. Tierney tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jones misses with a looping right.
Tierney swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A shot to the liver by Tierney. Beautiful body shot.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Tierney doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jones gets a clinch.
Tierney lands a left hand.
Tierney blocks an elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Tierney fails to land.
Tierney scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jones lands a hook that snaps the head of Tierney backwards.
A short right from Jones.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Tierney fails to land.
Jones works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jones lands with a left to the head.
Jones lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a shot to the body.
Good body shot from Jones.
Tierney looks winded!
Tierney wants to break the clinch but can't.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jones.
A body shot lands from Jones.
Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That has opened up Tyler Tierney's cut even more.
A right handed body shot lands from Jones.
Good body shot from Jones.
Nice body punch from Jones - that landed with a thud.
Jones scores with a shoulder strike.
Jones lands with a left to the head.
Jones makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jones tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Tierney controls the action.
Tierney misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones lands with a right to the head.
Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jones definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tierney blocks an elbow strike from Jones.
A right handed body shot lands from Jones.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones has Tierney pressed against the cage, preventing Tierney from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jones lands a hook that snaps the head of Tierney backwards.
Tierney swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tierney doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tierney lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jones pushes Tierney back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jones creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jones lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jones lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jones lands a nice uppercut.
Tierney is rocked!
Jones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tierney is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
Jones pushes Tierney against the cage. Jones is working some dirty boxing. Jones pushes off with a quick right hook! Tierney goes down! Tierney tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Jones moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arwell Jones!
A relieved looking Arwell Jones thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Turok Nanook (ranked 25578 p4p, 2310 weight class) and Matias Fialkowska (ranked 538 p4p, 289 weight class). Fialkowska has chosen The Dragonborn Cometh as his entrance music. Turok Nanook has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Turok Nanook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Matias Fialkowska!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Ben Hemmingworth and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fialkowska uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nanook.
Nanook checks a low kick from Fialkowska.
Nanook was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fialkowska is looking to score with low kicks.
Fialkowska tries to bum rush Nanook with a series of wild strikes but Nanook uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
An attempted straight right counter from Nanook misses the target.
Good work by Nanook as he checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nanook lands a slapping body shot.
Nanook misses with a body shot.
Fialkowska scores with the left hand. Nanook knows he should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Nanook misses.
Fialkowska swings widly with a right hand
and Nanook counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nanook slips under a jab.
Nanook is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fialkowska misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nanook.
Fialkowska swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fialkowska lands a two punch combo.
Nanook waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Fialkowska. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Fialkowska to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fialkowska looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Fialkowska has a closed guard, preventing Nanook from standing up.
Fialkowska has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Nanook off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Fialkowska is looking to score with low kicks.
It looked like Nanook wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fialkowska misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fialkowska moves into range and connects with a jab.
A low kick from Fialkowska is predictable there
and Nanook counters with a right hand to the body.
Nanook ducks under a wild hook from Fialkowska.
Nanook swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fialkowska throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fialkowska jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've been told by Nanook's head coaches at League of Shadows MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nanook lands a body shot.
Fialkowska lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nanook displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fialkowska throws out the jab.
Nanook swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fialkowska scores with a punch to the head.
Fialkowska throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nanook blocks a jab.
Nanook is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fialkowska moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fialkowska misses with a double jab
and Nanook counters with a nice body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Matias Fialkowska will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nanook avoids the body shot from Fialkowska.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Fialkowska in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Fialkowska is looking to chop away at Nanook's legs.
A counter left hand to the body from Nanook misses its target.
Fialkowska lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Matias Fialkowska seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fialkowska misses with a body punch
and Nanook counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fialkowska cracks Nanook with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fialkowska moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nanook fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fialkowska fails to land with a series of punches.
Nanook jabs Fialkowska to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fialkowska throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nanook counters with a straight right hand.
Fialkowska swings widly with a right hand
letting Nanook counter with a right hand.
Fialkowska is rocked!
Fialkowska throws an off balance right hand
and Nanook counters with a right hand from hell and Fialkowska is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Turok Nanook!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jetstream Sam (ranked 2276 p4p, 3358 weight class) and Damien Herzog (ranked 284 p4p, 389 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 Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jetstream Sam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Damien Herzog!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Bruno Hogan and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, jab by Herzog - just one landing.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
An inside leg kick from Sam misses.
Sam throws a body shot but no joy.
Sam throws a leg kick
and Herzog counters with a nice uppercut.
Herzog is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Herzog lands a nice shot to the body.
Damien Herzog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sam throws a push kick but Herzog slaps the foot to one side.
As Sam backs off Herzog throws a huge counter combo but Sam manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sam has managed to clinch.
Sam blocking some punches.
Herzog throws a head punch that misses.
Herzog misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sam.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sam.
Sam trying to land knees to the body.
Herzog misses with the head strike.
Herzog throws a head punch that misses.
Herzog swings wildly with an uppercut but Sam uses good head movement to avoid it.
Herzog tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sam blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sam could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Herzog misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sam blocks a body shot from Herzog.
Herzog tries for a takedown. No joy.
Herzog misses with the head strike.
Sam pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sam stalling the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herzog lands a left hand.
Herzog struggles to land a body shot inside as Sam controls his hands.
Herzog tries to work over Sam's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sam tries a body shot but Herzog blocks it.
Sam lands a takedown into guard.
Sam controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sam pushing down on Herzog's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sam looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sam is thwarting Herzog's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sam is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Herzog has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sam wants to take a breather but Herzog is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sam scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Herzog wants to control but Sam is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Herzog is looking for a sweep. Sam is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Herzog is trying to control but can't.
Herzog blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sam.
Sam is nestled in close to Herzog, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Herzog is not content to let Sam control the position.
Sam lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sam lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
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 Jetstream Sam will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sam takes one on the button.
Sam thows a leg kick but Herzog checks it
and Herzog cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sam takes one on the button.
Herzog slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Herzog works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sam is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herzog is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sam looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sam looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Herzog has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
An inside leg kick from Sam misses.
Herzog throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Damien Herzog is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sam shoots and misses
and Herzog cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sam throws a head kick that misses
and Herzog counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sam ducks right into an uppercut from Herzog.
Herzog blocks a leg kick.
It seemed like Herzog was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herzog lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Herzog lands a lovely overhand right.
Herzog moves out of range as Sam throws a body kick.
Nice shot by Herzog.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Herzog misses with a wild body shot.
Sam misses with a lunging right hand
and Herzog connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Herzog throws a right and a left that Sam avoids nicely.
Sam looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Herzog is fending him off so far but Sam persists. Nope, Herzog circles away and we're back to standing.
Herzog steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sam.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jetstream Sam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Herzog.
Herzog has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Sam fails with the takedown.
Herzog works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Herzog lands with a nice body punch.
Sam with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Herzog to score with a decent uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herzog drops Sam with a beautiful combination! Sam stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Herzog is looking for the KO!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Herzog throws a combination that misses
and Sam moves into the clinch.
Herzog misses with a punch on the inside.
Herzog misses with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A body shot lands from Herzog.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A right hook to the body lands for Herzog.
Herzog lands a nice uppercut.
Sam looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Herzog struggles to land a body shot inside as Sam controls his hands.
Herzog lands with a right to the head.
Herzog tries a body shot but Sam blocks it.
Herzog can't find room to land a body shot as Sam controls the action.
Herzog misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Herzog showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Sam misses with a leg kick
and Herzog counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Herzog misses with a wild body shot.
Sam swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Herzog.
Herzog throws a jab but it's blocked by Sam.
Sam wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Sam is looking to land body kicks.
Good exchange - Herzog coming out on top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herzog punishes Sam's body with a nice straight punch.
Herzog has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sam.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Herzog misses.
Sam takes a swing at Herzog's ribcage but misses.
Sam looks for the body kick but Herzog saw that one coming.
Herzog bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sam's head backwards.
Sam gets a clinch.
Herzog tries a body shot but Sam blocks it.
Sam blocking some punches.
Sam prevents a body shot from Herzog.
Herzog looking to stall.
Stalling in the clinch from Herzog.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sam blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Herzog lands a body shot.
Damien Herzog seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Herzog lands a shoulder strike.
Herzog lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Herzog tries to throw a body punch but Sam avoids it by throwing Herzog back against the cage.
Herzog misses with a punch on the inside.
Sam misses with a hook to the ribs.
Herzog swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Herzog tries to throw a body punch but Sam avoids it by throwing Herzog back against the cage.
Herzog misses with some punches.
Herzog lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sam backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sam trying to land knees to the body.
Sam prevents a body shot from Herzog.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sam turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Sam manages to end up in side control.
Sam is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Herzog knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sam tries to advance to mount but Herzog denies him.
Sam 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.
Herzog is trying to control Sam's posture but Sam avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herzog wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Herzog taking punishment in the form of punches.
Herzog struggling a bit here.
An elbow from Sam crashes against the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Herzog tries to improve position but can't.
Herzog wants to control but Sam postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damien Herzog comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Herzog has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damien Herzog!
Damien Herzog took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'He was a fool. There is no man, living or dead, who can escape the Fog.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aggressive Merman (ranked 3710 p4p, 2258 weight class) and Lamar Riggs (ranked 428 p4p, 281 weight class). Merman comes to the cage accompanied by Under the Sea. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aggressive Merman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lamar Riggs!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Summer Carpenter and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Merman misses with a right hand
and Riggs holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Riggs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Merman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Riggs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Riggs lands a hook to the side of the head.
Riggs lands a right hand that snaps the head of Merman backwards.
Riggs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Merman lands a hook that snaps the head of Riggs backwards.
Merman is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Riggs lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Riggs looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Riggs lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Merman backwards.
A short right from Riggs.
Merman drags the fight down to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Riggs would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Merman has an active guard here but Riggs has managed to pass into half guard.
Riggs wants to stand but Merman has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Riggs postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Merman to stand up.
A swing and a miss from Merman.
Merman throws an overhand right that lands on Riggs's shoulder, as Riggs tries to avoid the shot.
Riggs tries to counter with a clinch but Merman shakes him off and moves away.
Riggs changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Merman misses.
Merman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Merman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Riggs is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riggs scores with a kick to the body.
Riggs rushes Merman and presses him up against the cage.
Riggs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Riggs working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Merman blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Riggs fails to land.
Riggs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Riggs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Riggs lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Riggs lands a body shot in the clinch.
Riggs scores with a shoulder strike.
Merman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Riggs lands a shoulder strike.
Riggs blocking some punches.
Riggs lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Merman or not.
Merman is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Riggs.
Merman misses with a punch on the inside.
Riggs scores with a hook to the body.
Riggs lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Riggs.
Riggs lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Riggs lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Riggs.
Riggs lands an uppercut.
Riggs lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Merman backwards.
A short right from Riggs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Riggs lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Riggs.
Riggs lands a body punch.
Riggs scores with a hook to the body.
Riggs lands a nice uppercut.
Merman is rocked!
Merman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oh Merman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Merman blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Riggs.
Riggs lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Riggs has a couple of punches blocked by Merman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riggs dips a shoulder and cracks Merman with a mighty uppercut! Merman falls back against the cage and Riggs unloads with a barrage of strikes! Merman is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Riggs screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lamar Riggs!
An out of breath Lamar Riggs thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Aggressive Merman had this to say: 'If only I had legs and not this damn flipper.'.
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