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WOVA Fight Night: Lit City PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Robert Ruchala (ranked 4970 p4p, 5140 weight class) and Aaron Rays (ranked 322 p4p, 326 weight class). Robert Ruchala has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent |
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Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robert Ruchala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aaron Rays!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Eddie Farnsworth and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rays misses with a head kick.
Rays tries to clinch but Ruchala is having none of it.
Rays tries to close the distance and clinch but Ruchala swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rays throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rays shoots for a double leg takedown but Ruchala sprawls well. He's pushed Rays's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
It looked like Ruchala wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ruchala keeps the fight on the outside.
Ruchala connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
 It looks like Aaron Rays has been cut.
Ruchala looks to score with a jab to the body but Rays is just out of range.
Rays darts in looking for a takedown but Ruchala gets double underhooks and turns Rays into the cage.
Ruchala defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rays.
Robert Ruchala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Rays.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rays tries to keep at a distance but Ruchala has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ruchala lands a shoulder strike.
Ruchala breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rays tries to clinch up.
Rays fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ruchala takes the fight into the clinch.
Ruchala keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rays's efforts to push away.
Rays is trying to break free.
Ruchala tries for a takedown but Rays manages to get underhooks.
Rays tries to pull guard but Ruchala forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rays stalling in the clinch.
Ruchala lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rays backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Ruchala.
Ruchala lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rays gets underhooks to prevent Ruchala's takedown attempt.
Ruchala pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rays goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ruchala fails with a takedown attempt.
Ruchala throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ruchala looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ruchala throws a head kick that misses.
Ruchala moves into the clinch successfully.
Rays is trying to break the clinch but Ruchala is controlling him.
Rays tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruchala prevents the takedown attempt.
Rays looks winded!
Ruchala gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rays wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ruchala is struggling to control the position.
Rays tries to break free but Ruchala pushes him back against the cage.
Ruchala breaks from the clinch.
Rays tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ruchala paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rays misses with a kick to the body.
Ruchala appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ruchala fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rays.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ruchala.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruchala throws a head kick that misses.
Ruchala tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rays swivels and escapes.
Aaron Rays seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruchala clinches.
Rays fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rays tries to pull guard but Ruchala won't allow it.
Ruchala breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ruchala lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rays throws a series of punches but Ruchala moves out of range.
Rays tries to clinch there but Ruchala circles away.
Ruchala darts in and clinches Rays up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruchala has picked Rays up - he's going for a ride! Ruchala dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Ruchala dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aaron Rays's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ruchala.
Ruchala is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rays can do to turn this around?
Ruchala throws a leg kick but Rays moved away.
Rays plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ruchala shoots in for a takedown but Rays shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Robert Ruchala is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ruchala pushes Rays up against the cage in a clinch.
Ruchala struggles to land a body shot inside as Rays controls his hands.
Rays breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rays with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ruchala counters with a series of strikes. Rays will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ruchala connects with a nice looking jab.
Ruchala looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rays misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ruchala throws a counter high kick but Rays was just alert enough to avoid it.
Rays is breathing heavily.
Ruchala shoots in but Rays avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rays tries to close the distance and clinch but Ruchala swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rays tries to keep at a distance but Ruchala has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rays fails to pull guard.
Rays fails to pull guard.
Robert Ruchala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Rays.
Ruchala manages to break the clinch.
Rays takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rays throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ruchala's waist but Ruchala gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rays off to one side.
Ruchala moves into range and clinches up with Rays.
Rays jumps guard but Ruchala stands there with Rays around his waist. Rays gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ruchala's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruchala fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rays throws a head kick but Ruchala moves out of range.
Ruchala seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ruchala has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ruchala has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rays avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ruchala lands with a left to the head.
Rays wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short body shot lands from Ruchala as the two fighters clinch.
Ruchala lands a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruchala manages to break the clinch.
Ruchala circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ruchala counters with a big head kick but Rays shrugs it off.
A head kick misses from Rays.
Rays stuffs the takedown attempt from Ruchala. Ruchala gets slowly back to his feet.
Rays avoids a kick to the body.
Ruchala lands a high kick!
Ruchala dives in for a single leg takedown but Rays sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rays tries a knee to the head but Ruchala blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruchala manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ruchala has Rays pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rays manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ruchala leaning his opponent against the cage.
Robert Ruchala has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ruchala breaks from the clinch.
Ruchala dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rays wants to clinch up but Ruchala keeps it at a distance.
Rays just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRuchala.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Ruchala dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aaron Rays's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Rays avoids the head kick by Ruchala.
Rays tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ruchala swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ruchala stuffs the takedown attempt from Rays. Rays gets slowly back to his feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ruchala throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rays blocks it with crossed arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruchala creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rays's defenses.
Ruchala has Rays pressed against the cage, preventing Rays from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ruchala creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rays's defenses.
Ruchala lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rays tries to pull guard but Ruchala won't allow it.
Ruchala with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rays is trying to break the clinch but Ruchala has him pressed against the cage.
Ruchala lands a shoulder strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rays takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ruchala breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rays misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ruchala misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ruchala scores with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruchala fails to land the takedown.
As Ruchala backs off Rays throws a huge counter combo but Ruchala manages to avoid it all.
Rays throws a head kick but Ruchala moves out of range.
Ruchala shoots in looking for a takedown. Rays tries to sprawl out of it but Ruchala keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rays manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Ruchala. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ruchala throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ruchala avoids a kick to the body.
Ruchala swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ruchala looks to score with a jab to the body but Rays is just out of range.
Robert Ruchala is winning the standup battle so far.
Rays shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ruchala but Ruchala pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A little feinted left hand from Ruchala on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruchala defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rays.
Ruchala shoots in for a takedown but Rays shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rays takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ruchala swinging wildly here.
Ruchala fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rays avoids it really well and circles away.
Ruchala avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rays blocks a head kick by Ruchala.
Ruchala fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rays is looking for the big counter here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rays connects with an inside leg kick.
Ruchala pushes Rays up against the cage in a clinch.
Ruchala lands with a light punch inside.
Ruchala working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ruchala manages to break the clinch.
Ruchala loads up on a big right hand but Rays slips the punch.
Rays throws a lazy head kick
and Ruchala counters with a slapping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ruchala has Rays up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice elbow from Ruchala.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Ruchala showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ruchala has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Ruchala!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elijah Santiago (ranked 4499 p4p, 5377 weight class) and Martin Spitzarov (ranked 397 p4p, 429 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Martin Spitzarov enters the cage!
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Elijah Santiago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Martin Spitzarov!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jonathan Paton and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Spitzarov misses.
Santiago bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
No luck for Santiago with that takedown attempt.
Spitzarov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
No joy there for Spitzarov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Martin Spitzarov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Spitzarov misses.
Spitzarov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Santiago.
Spitzarov misses with a double jab.
Santiago appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Spitzarov misses with a double jab
and Santiago cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Spitzarov misses with a few strikes there.
Santiago slips a jab and a cross from Spitzarov.
Spitzarov misses with a wild combination.
Santiago tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Spitzarov swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elijah Santiago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spitzarov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Santiago.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spitzarov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Santiago.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago slips a jab and a cross from Spitzarov.
Spitzarov swinging wildly here.
Santiago tries to counter with a takedown but Spitzarov is quick to defend against it.
Spitzarov keeps the fight on the outside.
Spitzarov throws the left hand but Santiago avoids the punch easily.
Santiago throws a head kick but Spitzarov moves out of range.
Spitzarov misses with a two punch combination.
Santiago forces Spitzarov back against the cage and clinches.
Santiago has Spitzarov pressed against the cage, preventing Spitzarov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Spitzarov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spitzarov swats away the attempt to clinch by Santiago.
Spitzarov lands a jab-cross combination.
 It looks like Elijah Santiago has been cut.
Spitzarov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Spitzarov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spitzarov misses with a two punch combination.
Santiago attempts a counter takedown but Spitzarov avoids it well and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santiago is looking to clinch.
Spitzarov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Spitzarov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Santiago moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Santiago fails with a takedown attempt.
Santiago shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Spitzarov pinned against the cage. Spitzarov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Spitzarov throws out a counter right but Santiago avoids it with no problem.
A swing and a miss from Spitzarov.
Santiago tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Spitzarov swivels and escapes.
Spitzarov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Spitzarov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Santiago counters with a series of strikes. Spitzarov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Santiago dodges the punch combination from Spitzarov.
Santiago could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Spitzarov blocks a head kick by Santiago.
Spitzarov throws a series of punches but Santiago avoids them all with ease.
Spitzarov misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spitzarov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Spitzarov swats away the attempt to clinch by Santiago.
Spitzarov throws a right hand that Santiago ducks under and follows up with a left that Santiago also avoids with ease.
Santiago fails in his attempt to clinch.
Spitzarov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Santiago holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Spitzarov is trying to break the clinch but Santiago is controlling him.
Spitzarov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Santiago has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Spitzarov after a bit of a struggle.
Spitzarov breaks from the clinch.
A slow jab from Spitzarov misses its intended target.
Spitzarov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Spitzarov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Santiago moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Spitzarov looks winded!
Spitzarov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Santiago counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Some wild striking there from Spitzarov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spitzarov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Santiago circles away quickly and effectively.
Santiago appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spitzarov tries to bum rush Santiago with a series of wild strikes but Santiago uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Santiago shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Spitzarov pinned against the cage. Spitzarov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Santiago bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Santiago tries to counter with a takedown but Spitzarov is quick to defend against it.
Santiago uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spitzarov.
Santiago misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Spitzarov misses with a looping right.
Spitzarov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Spitzarov misses with the combination.
Spitzarov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Santiago.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Spitzarov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Elijah Santiago's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
No joy there for Spitzarov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Spitzarov leaves Santiago with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Spitzarov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Spitzarov swinging wildly here.
Santiago tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Spitzarov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Spitzarov tries to bum rush Santiago with a series of wild strikes but Santiago uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Santiago throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Spitzarov's waist but Spitzarov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Santiago off to one side.
Santiago tries to close the distance and clinch up but Spitzarov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Santiago manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Spitzarov on his heels. He'll look to pass Spitzarov's guard now, I'm sure.
Santiago won't allow Spitzarov to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spitzarov wriggles free and stands up.
Spitzarov tries to bum rush Santiago with a series of wild strikes but Santiago uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spitzarov fails to land with a series of punches.
Spitzarov is breathing heavily.
Santiago tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Spitzarov swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elijah Santiago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for Spitzarov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago doesn't manage to clinch there - Spitzarov circles away.
Martin Spitzarov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good work by Spitzarov as he checks the leg kick.
Santiago shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Spitzarov but Spitzarov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Santiago fails with a takedown attempt.
Spitzarov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Santiago shoots in looking for a takedown. Spitzarov tries to sprawl out of it but Santiago keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Spitzarov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Spitzarov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Spitzarov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Spitzarov throws a series of punches but Santiago avoids them all with ease.
Spitzarov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Santiago moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Santiago blocks a jab.
Santiago drops down looking for a counter takedown but Spitzarov sprawls and moves away.
Spitzarov looks to land a right hand but Santiago moved out of range.
Santiago is looking to counter the offense by Spitzarov and move into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santiago misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Spitzarov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Santiago counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Santiago looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Spitzarov throws a lazy right hand but Santiago sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Santiago avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Spitzarov. Those never looked like landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spitzarov throws a series of punches but Santiago avoids them all with ease.
Santiago appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Spitzarov misses with a few strikes there.
Santiago is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Santiago shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Spitzarov as he jumps to the side.
Spitzarov looks to land a combination but Santiago avoids it well.
Santiago tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Spitzarov manages to circle out of the way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spitzarov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fight stays on the outside here - Santiago looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Spitzarov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Santiago moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Santiago seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A head kick misses from Santiago.
Spitzarov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Santiago is looking to clinch.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Spitzarov. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Santiago darts in looking for a takedown but Spitzarov gets double underhooks and turns Santiago into the cage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Spitzarov 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.
Spitzarov tries to break the clinch but Santiago is controlling the position.
Spitzarov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Santiago keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Spitzarov's efforts to push away.
Spitzarov tries to break the clinch but Santiago is controlling the position.
Santiago is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Spitzarov is defending well.
Spitzarov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Santiago scores with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spitzarov feints a jab promting Santiago to slip. Spitzarov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Santiago slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Santiago shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Spitzarov sprawls well. Spitzarov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Santiago gets slowly back to his feet.
Santiago shoots in looking for a takedown. Spitzarov tries to sprawl out of it but Santiago keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Spitzarov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Spitzarov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Spitzarov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Elijah Santiago's cut is getting worse.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santiago will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Spitzarov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Santiago fails in his attempt to clinch.
Spitzarov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
No joy there for Spitzarov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Santiago fails with a takedown attempt.
Spitzarov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Spitzarov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Elijah Santiago's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! 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.
Spitzarov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Santiago circles away quickly and effectively.
Spitzarov throws an overhand right that lands on Santiago's shoulder, as Santiago tries to avoid the shot.
A combination from Spitzarov does no damage.
Santiago showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spitzarov.
Spitzarov keeps the fight on the outside.
Spitzarov looks to land a right hand but Santiago moved out of range.
Spitzarov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Santiago sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Spitzarov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Spitzarov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Santiago looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Spitzarov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santiago throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Spitzarov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
No luck for Santiago with that takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Spitzarov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Santiago tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago blocks a jab.
Santiago throws the kick towards the body but Spitzarov avoids it.
Spitzarov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Santiago wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Santiago throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Spitzarov's waist but Spitzarov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Santiago off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elijah Santiago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santiago moves away from the strike by Spitzarov.
Santiago displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spitzarov throws out the jab.
Spitzarov throws a hook but Santiago blocks it.
Santiago half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Spitzarov swinging wildly here.
Santiago changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Santiago tries to clinch but Spitzarov moves out of range.
Santiago is looking to clinch.
Spitzarov is looking for the big counter here.
Spitzarov misses with a few strikes there.
Spitzarov misses with a series of wild punches.
Santiago changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Santiago shoots in but no luck this time.
Spitzarov misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santiago is looking to clinch but Spitzarov is avoiding it.
Santiago scores with a one two! Spitzarov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Santiago moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santiago taking a breather.
Spitzarov managing to block the knees to the body from Santiago.
Santiago has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Spitzarov after a bit of a struggle.
Spitzarov breaks from the clinch.
Spitzarov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Spitzarov misses with a hook. Santiago ducked under it nicely.
Spitzarov misses with a series of wild punches.
Santiago is looking to counter the offense by Spitzarov and move into the clinch.
Spitzarov throws a combination that misses
and Santiago counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Santiago tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Spitzarov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Santiago moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Spitzarov misses with a few strikes there.
Spitzarov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santiago throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Spitzarov's waist but Spitzarov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Santiago off to one side.
Santiago looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Spitzarov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Santiago fails with an attempt to clinch.
Elijah Santiago is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Spitzarov.
Spitzarov misses with a hook
and Santiago counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Santiago dodges the punch combination from Spitzarov.
Santiago misses with a head kick.
Spitzarov looks to land a left hand but Santiago moved out of range nicely.
Santiago turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Spitzarov stuffs the takedown attempt from Santiago. Santiago gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spitzarov throws a nice looking combination but Santiago bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Santiago looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Spitzarov is fending him off so far but Santiago persists. Nope, Spitzarov circles away and we're back to standing.
Santiago uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spitzarov.
Martin Spitzarov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Santiago shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Spitzarov but Spitzarov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Santiago fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Spitzarov checks it well.
Spitzarov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Santiago slips a straight right by Spitzarov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spitzarov scores with a jab.
Santiago rushes Spitzarov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Good body shot from Santiago.
Santiago tries to pull guard but Spitzarov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Santiago is trying to stall.
Spitzarov breaks the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Martin Spitzarov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Spitzarov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martin Spitzarov!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tim Christensen (ranked 4531 p4p, 5014 weight class) and Mito Chondria (ranked 385 p4p, 403 weight class). Chondria has chosen On Top - Flume as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tim Christensen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mito Chondria!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Columbo Gatti and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christensen misses with a few strikes there.
Chondria slips a jab and a cross from Christensen.
Chondria closes the distance and pushes Christensen back into the cage.
Chondria escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Christensen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Christensen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A left and a right from Christensen both land. Nice combination.
Christensen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Christensen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Christensen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
 Chondria is rocked!
Christensen cracks Chondria with a hook to the temple - Chondria is on wobbly legs here! Christensen swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Chondria falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Christensen wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tim Christensen!
The defeated Mito Chondria had this to say: 'One step back, two steps forward.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quintin Bean (ranked 4360 p4p, 4389 weight class) and Brett Favre (ranked 402 p4p, 403 weight class). Favre is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Enter Sand Man. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Quintin Bean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brett Favre!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Anthony Taglia and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bean stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bean wants it to stay on the feet.
Favre misses with the combination.
Favre throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bean takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Favre scores with a nice right hand.
Favre avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Favre tries for a takedown but Bean circles away easily
and Bean counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bean.
Favre takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Brett Favre has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bean breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bean darts in and clinches Favre up against the cage.
Bean misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bean breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brett Favre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Favre lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Favre throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bean wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bean shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Favre sprawls well. Favre wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bean gets slowly back to his feet.
No joy there for Favre, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bean wants to clinch.
Bean misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bean shoots in looking for a takedown. Favre tries to sprawl out of it but Bean keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Favre manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Favre throws a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bean throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Favre finds it's way through Bean's defenses.
It looks like Quintin Bean has been cut.
Favre looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bean swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bean takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bean gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bean jumps guard but Favre stands there with Bean around his waist. Bean gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quintin Bean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bean breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Favre tries to bum rush Bean with a series of wild strikes but Bean uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And Bean counters with a quick kick to the body but Favre blocks it.
Bean tries to land a body kick
and Favre counters with a nice uppercut.
Favre throws a quick inside leg kick.
Favre keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bean is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Favre lands a nice looking body kick.
Favre looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bean is looking to counter the offense by Favre and move into the clinch.
Bean shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Favre but Favre pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Favre swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Favre instigates a clinch.
Bean has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Favre after a bit of a struggle.
Bean looking to stall.
Bean is trying to pull guard but Favre turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Favre stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bean stalling in the clinch but Favre improves position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Favre has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Favre creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bean's defenses.
Favre pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Favre moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Favre pushes Bean up against the cage in a clinch.
Bean has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Favre 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!
Bean keeping moving, preventing Favre from controlling successfully.
Favre gets to his feet. Bean looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brett Favre dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Bean's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
That kick from Favre tenderised Bean's leg. Bean is trying to keep his angry face on.
Favre cracks Bean with a good jab.
Favre circles away from the clinch attempt.
Favre is looking to slow Bean down with leg kicks.
Favre dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Favre fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Favre fails to land with a series of punches.
Favre fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bean looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Favre instigates a clinch.
Favre is pushing Bean up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Favre has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Favre tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bean takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bean goes for a takedown attempt but Favre pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bean misses with a jab, cross combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Favre lands a jab.
 Bean is rocked!
Favre shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bean eats them both and turns towards Favre to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Oh Bean is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Favre fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Bean out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Brett Favre!
Brett Favre gave a mention to Warpath Wear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sozin Derozan (ranked 3766 p4p, 4894 weight class) and Bart Starr (ranked 360 p4p, 424 weight class). Starr has chosen Sweet Caroline as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sozin Derozan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bart Starr!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Columbo Gatti and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by Derozan.
Starr staying out of range there.
Starr looks to throw a body kick
enabling Derozan to counter with a crisp jab.
Starr thuds his shin into the meat of Derozan's side.
Starr misses with a wild combination.
Derozan throwing a counter right hand but Starr manages to avoid it.
Starr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sozin Derozan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Starr jabs at Derozan's body.
Decent striking displayed by Derozan there.
Starr throws a looping overhand right but Derozan ducks down to avoid it.
Starr looks for the body kick but Derozan saw that one coming.
Starr punishes Derozan's body with a nice straight punch.
Starr takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Starr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Derozan.
Derozan missing with a left hand there. Starr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Derozan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Starr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Starr is looking for the big counter here.
Starr slips under a jab from Derozan.
Starr feints a counter leg kick.
Derozan misses with a straight right.
Derozan loads up on a big right hand but Starr slips the punch.
Starr lands with an overhand left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Derozan misses with the combination.
Derozan scores with a jab. Starr acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Starr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Derozan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Starr thumps Derozan with a low kick.
Starr misses with a body punch
and Derozan counters with a nice right hand that sends Starr toppling to the canvas! Starr scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Derozan finish him?!
Starr is rocked!
It looks like Bart Starr has been cut.
Starr does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Starr is still on wobbly legs! Can Derozan finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Starr circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Derozan. Starr falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Derozan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sozin Derozan!
Bart Starr spoke after the fight, saying 'Well, Lombardi always told us "The greatest accomplishment is not in never falling, but in rising again after you fall". I'll be back.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jon Bautista (ranked 3110 p4p, 4744 weight class) and JD Hawks (ranked 319 p4p, 400 weight class). Jon Bautista has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jon Bautista!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, JD Hawks!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, David Schapiro and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawks with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bautista counters with a nice right hand that sends Hawks toppling to the canvas! Hawks scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Bautista finish him?!
Hawks is rocked!
It looks like JD Hawks has been cut.
Hawks misses with a takedown
and Bautista counters with a nice body shot.
Hawks is still on wobbly legs! Can Bautista finish him?
Hawks looks winded!
Hawks takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bautista connects with a nice cross there... Hawks is looking wobbly and Bautista recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Hawks to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Bautista jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jon Bautista!
After the big win, Jon Bautista made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Warpath Wear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Barry McKockiner (ranked 3402 p4p, 3281 weight class) and August Mcmahon (ranked 334 p4p, 328 weight class). Barry McKockiner has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Barry McKockiner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, August Mcmahon!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Roberts and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McKockiner closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mcmahon's guard.
McKockiner works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mcmahon tries to kick McKockiner off but McKockiner keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McKockiner lands a nice short elbow.
McKockiner sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mcmahon is trying to stand up here but McKockiner is controlling him well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. McKockiner connects with a nice short shot to Mcmahon's temple.
McKockiner controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKockiner is thwarting Mcmahon's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKockiner winds up and cracks Mcmahon with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nice strikes from McKockiner there.
McKockiner scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McKockiner frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
McKockiner connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McKockiner controlling his opponent.
Mcmahon looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKockiner looking to finish Mcmahon with some ground and pound. This is bad for Mcmahon!
McKockiner working away from the top, dropping strikes.
McKockiner controlling the position easily from mount.
McKockiner scores with a couple of good head shots there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mcmahon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
McKockiner controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKockiner working the ground and pound effectively.
McKockiner unloading with bombs!
Mcmahon is in a horrible position here. McKockiner smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
McKockiner landing punches.
McKockiner scoring with strikes but Mcmahon is staying in there.
McKockiner pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
McKockiner controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcmahon in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mcmahon takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
McKockiner lands a couple of good shots and Mcmahon has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Mcmahon is rocked!
What can Mcmahon do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Mcmahon is still in real trouble! Can McKockiner finish him?
McKockiner scores with punches and elbows.
A helpless look comes across Mcmahon 's face. He knows he's trapped as McKockiner lands a series of unanswered strikes. The ref steps in to stop the fight and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barry McKockiner!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matti Jokinen (ranked 3377 p4p, 3162 weight class) and Hayden Morris (ranked 339 p4p, 324 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matti Jokinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hayden Morris!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jonathan Paton and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morris wants to clinch but Jokinen slips to the side
and Jokinen counters with a low kick, right behind Morris 's knee.
Nice cross by Jokinen.
Jokinen connects with a crisp jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jokinen, as that shot connected.
Morris closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jokinen's guard.
Jokinen seems keen to control Morris's posture.
Morris trying to control but Jokinen is working from the bottom.
Jokinen managing to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morris stands up and waves to Jokinen to follow him.
Morris fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Morris doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jokinen counters with a stiff right hand.
Jokinen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jokinen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Morris on the side of the head.
Morris is rocked!
Morris misses with a shot to the body
and Jokinen counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Morris falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Matti Jokinen!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Makai Osborn (ranked 2871 p4p, 4228 weight class) and Coby Kirby (ranked 290 p4p, 398 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Dangerous knees
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Makai Osborn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Coby Kirby!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Steve Montenegro and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Osborn scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kirby kicks Osborn off and gets back to his feet.
Kirby tries a head kick but it misses.
Kirby throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kirby lands a nice leg kick that just misses Osborn's sensitive parts.
Osborn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kirby lands a big head kick that sends Osborn tumbling to the mat! Kirby takes a step backwards and waves Osborn back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Makai Osborn has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kirby blocks a head kick by Osborn.
Kirby lands a big head kick that sends Osborn tumbling to the mat! Kirby takes a step backwards and waves Osborn back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Osborn is rocked!
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Kirby! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Coby Kirby!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scott Barnes (ranked 2591 p4p, 3374 weight class) and Alek Morkvansen (ranked 280 p4p, 337 weight class). Alek Morkvansen has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Scott Barnes's chin.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Scott Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alek Morkvansen!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Joseph Jones and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes moves into the clinch successfully.
Barnes lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Alek Morkvansen has been cut.
Barnes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Barnes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Barnes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Morkvansen avoids it.
A knee to the head by Barnes.
Morkvansen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Barnes pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Barnes is pushing Morkvansen up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Barnes lands an elbow just above Morkvansen 's eye.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes unloads a knee to the mid-section. Morkvansen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Barnes throws a knee to the head but misses.
Morkvansen takes an elbow to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes tries a knee to the head but Morkvansen blocks it.
Barnes tries a knee to the head but Morkvansen blocks it.
Barnes leaning against his opponent.
Barnes connects with a nasty looking knee right to Morkvansen's face.
That has opened up Alek Morkvansen's cut even more.
Morkvansen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Barnes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Morkvansen is looking to take this one to the mat.
Scott Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alek Morkvansen.
Barnes misses with a knee to the head.
Barnes misses with a knee strike.
Morkvansen being controlled against the cage.
Barnes crunches a lovely knee into Morkvansen's ribcage.
Barnes misses with a knee strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Morkvansen blocks it with crossed arms.
Morkvansen tries to score a body lock takedown but Barnes shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Barnes lands a knee to the head.
Barnes comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Barnes has Morkvansen pressed against the cage.
Barnes lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Barnes with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The cut above Alek Morkvansen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnes lands a knee to the head.
Barnes tries a knee to the head but Morkvansen blocks it.
Barnes tries to land a knee to the head but Morkvansen blocks with his arms.
Barnes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Barnes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Morkvansen blocks it with crossed arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes misses with a knee strike.
Barnes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Barnes creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Morkvansen's defenses.
Nice elbow from Barnes.
Barnes leaning his opponent against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Barnes misses with a knee strike.
Barnes is pressed up against the cage. Morkvansen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Barnes down to the mat. Barnes avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Barnes has Morkvansen up against the cage in a clinch.
Barnes looking to throw knees to the head but Morkvansen is blocking nicely.
Barnes lands an elbow inside that Morkvansen shrugs off.
Alek Morkvansen's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Barnes lands a knee to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Barnes - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes effectively controlling the action here.
Morkvansen takes an elbow to the temple.
Barnes connects with a nasty looking knee right to Morkvansen's face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morkvansen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Barnes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Morkvansen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Morkvansen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Barnes throws a knee to the head but misses.
Barnes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Morkvansen avoids it.
Barnes stalling.
Barnes tries to land knees in the clinch but Morkvansen avoids the damage to the body.
Barnes stalling against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Barnes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alek Morkvansen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Barnes moves into range and clinches up with Morkvansen.
Barnes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Barnes landing knees to the head.
Nice elbow from Barnes.
Barnes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Morkvansen blocks it with crossed arms.
Barnes connects with a nasty looking knee right to Morkvansen's face.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Alek Morkvansen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Scott Barnes!
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