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Bushido 48 Kafka vs. Roxton PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Manny Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Fray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manny Machado 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manny Machado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Fray!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machado looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fray looks to land a combination but Machado avoids it well.
Fray displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Machado drives through and clinches with Fray against the cage.
I was talking to Machado's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short left from Machado.
Fray is trying to force a seperation but Machado has the dominant position.
Fray lands with a light punch inside.
Fray tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machado's elbow.
Machado lands a hook to the side of the head.
Machado tries to throw a body punch but Fray avoids it by throwing Machado back against the cage.
Machado is leaning against Fray and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Machado breaks the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fray tries to close the distance and clinch but Machado swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Machado gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Machado.
Fray wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Machado has him pressed against the cage.
Fray is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Machado - that landed with a thud.
Machado prevents Fray from breaking the clinch.
Machado leaning his opponent against the cage.
Machado lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fray struggles to land a body shot inside as Machado controls his hands.
A frustrated look appears on Fray's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Machado misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fray doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Machado is pushing Fray up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Machado as Fray tries to tie him up.
Fray's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Machado moves into the clinch successfully.
Machado lands a nice knee to the body.
A short right from Machado on the inside.
Machado landing knees to the body.
Fray breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Machado cracks Fray with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Fray falls to his knees and Machado doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manny Machado!
An out of breath Manny Machado thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lukasz Korczynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emory Majors (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lukasz Korczynski could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Emory Majors's chin.
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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
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lukasz Korczynski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Emory Majors!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Korczynski stuffs the takedown attempt from Majors. Majors gets slowly back to his feet.
Majors fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Majors looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Korczynski's coaches at Silverback MMA Academy (Elite + Sauna & 160VM) have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Korczynski throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Korczynski is looking to improve his position.
Majors blocks the strikes from Korczynski.
Majors is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Majors lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Korczynski is not content to let Majors control the position.
Majors has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Majors slips a nice elbow through Korczynski's hands, connecting with Korczynski's forehead.
Majors wants to pass the guard but Korczynski is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Majors wants to work for an arm triangle but Korczynski is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Korczynski is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korczynski looks like he's trying to stand up.
Korczynski is in trouble now - Majors has advanced to mount!
Majors connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Majors fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Majors punishing his opponent with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Majors lands a heavy elbow.
Korczynski in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Korczynski is looking to get to half guard.
Majors with shots to the head and body - Korczynski looks very uncomfortable down there.
Korczynski takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Korczynski is in all sorts of trouble here.
Korczynski is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Korczynski taking shots to the head.
Majors connects with a bit shot that sees Korczynski covering up! More strikes from Majors and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Majors is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Emory Majors!
Emory Majors spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Akira Sendoh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien Melendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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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
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Akira Sendoh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Damien Melendez!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Sendoh. Those never looked like landing.
Melendez moves into the clinch.
Melendez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sendoh smiles and moves away.
Melendez shoots and misses
and Sendoh counters with a three punch combo that has Melendez backing up. Melendez nods at Sendoh to acknowledge the strikes.
Sendoh wants to clinch up but Melendez keeps it at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Melendez.
Akira Sendoh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damien Melendez.
Sendoh stuffs the takedown attempt from Melendez. Melendez gets slowly back to his feet.
Sendoh looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sendoh fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot to the liver by Sendoh. Beautiful body shot.
Sendoh clinches up against the cage.
Sendoh is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sendoh breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melendez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sendoh tries to land a knee to the head but Melendez blocks with his arms.
Melendez tries to pull guard but Sendoh forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sendoh landing knees to the body.
Melendez looks winded!
Sendoh manages to break the clinch.
Sendoh forces Melendez back against the cage and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Sendoh.
Melendez jumps guard.
Sendoh wants to get up but he can't break Melendez's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sendoh knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Melendez on the ground.
Melendez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sendoh defends well.
Melendez has a closed guard, preventing Sendoh from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melendez is looking for a triangle but Sendoh pushes his legs off easily.
Sendoh tries to stand but Melendez is controlling from the bottom.
Sendoh trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Melendez pushes a forearm under Sendoh's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Sendoh is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Damien Melendez!
Damien Melendez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dmitry Petrenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JJ Kamahawe Ole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Petrenko comes to the cage accompanied by Bro Hymm/ Pennywise. Kamahawe Ole has chosen E ala E by Israel as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dmitry Petrenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, JJ Kamahawe Ole!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Kamahawe Ole misses with a few strikes there.
Petrenko swinging wildly here.
Petrenko looking to score a takedown here. Kamahawe Ole is defending well but Petrenko drives through and ends up in Kamahawe Ole's guard.
Petrenko wants to pass the guard but Kamahawe Ole is keeping the position.
Kamahawe Ole has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at LOD Reckless Abandon MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Petrenko is working hard here to advance position.
Petrenko scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kamahawe Ole avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kamahawe Ole keeping moving, preventing Petrenko from controlling successfully.
Petrenko looking to sit in guard and control but Kamahawe Ole gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrenko keeping full guard, as Kamahawe Ole tries to pass.
Petrenko wants to get back to his feet but Kamahawe Ole is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kamahawe Ole avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Petrenko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Petrenko has his hands on Kamahawe Ole's head, controlling the position.
Kamahawe Ole postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Petrenko is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kamahawe Ole, into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrenko throws an elbow that misses. Kamahawe Ole uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Petrenko's guard. Nice move by Kamahawe Ole!
Petrenko pulls Kamahawe Ole in close to prevent any damage.
Kamahawe Ole wants to stand but Petrenko has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Petrenko looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kamahawe Ole passes into half guard.
Kamahawe Ole wants to stand up but Petrenko has a hold of him and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrenko trying to control here.
Kamahawe Ole is working for a kimura but Petrenko is defending it quite comfortably.
Petrenko tries to roll over but Kamahawe Ole keeps him under control.
Petrenko is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at All Around Training, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Petrenko might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Petrenko desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Petrenko is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamahawe Ole is working for a submission of some sort.
Kamahawe Ole is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Petrenko trying to hold on to Kamahawe Ole's head to control him but Kamahawe Ole postures up.
Petrenko controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Kamahawe Ole is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kamahawe Ole is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitry Petrenko dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Petrenko closes the distance and clinches.
Kamahawe Ole ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kamahawe Ole no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kamahawe Ole is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Petrenko defends well.
Kamahawe Ole keeping moving, preventing Petrenko from controlling successfully.
Petrenko throws a big right hand that misses.
Petrenko stands and steps away. Kamahawe Ole gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Petrenko throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kamahawe Ole was covering up waiting for the punch and Petrenko finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Petrenko looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamahawe Ole manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Petrenko manages to get himself to full guard.
Kamahawe Ole drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Petrenko dives on top into guard.
Kamahawe Ole is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Petrenko defends well.
Petrenko connects with a couple of short punches.
Petrenko looking to pass the guard.
Petrenko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kamahawe Ole working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Petrenko has passed into half guard!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamahawe Ole looking for submissions off his back.
Petrenko is trying to control the action in half guard but Kamahawe Ole is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Petrenko tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kamahawe Ole knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kamahawe Ole actively working from the bottom here.
Kamahawe Ole is refusing to be controlled, as Petrenko sits in half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Petrenko stalling away here and it's allowed Kamahawe Ole to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Petrenko works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamahawe Ole is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Petrenko pulls his head out easily.
Kamahawe Ole wants to get back to full guard.
Petrenko is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Petrenko not doing much here.
Petrenko trying to mount his opponent but Kamahawe Ole defends it.
Petrenko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kamahawe Ole keeps working.
Petrenko is really struggling to control Kamahawe Ole but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrenko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Petrenko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Petrenko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kamahawe Ole has managed to free his arm - good work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Petrenko lands a nice short elbow.
Kamahawe Ole keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Petrenko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kamahawe Ole does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Petrenko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kamahawe Ole looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kamahawe Ole looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitry Petrenko dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Petrenko takes one on the button.
Petrenko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Petrenko throws a right hand that Kamahawe Ole ducks under and follows up with a left that Kamahawe Ole also avoids with ease.
Kamahawe Ole lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Petrenko throws a nice looking combination but Kamahawe Ole bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kamahawe Ole swings for the body but Petrenko moves out of range.
Petrenko shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kamahawe Ole manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kamahawe Ole is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Petrenko defends well.
Kamahawe Ole has an active guard here but Petrenko has managed to pass into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrenko wants to free his trapped foot but Kamahawe Ole is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Petrenko throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kamahawe Ole to regain full guard.
Kamahawe Ole working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Petrenko.
Petrenko is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kamahawe Ole is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Petrenko controlling from the top position.
Kamahawe Ole is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Petrenko is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamahawe Ole is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Petrenko defends well.
Petrenko postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
JJ Kamahawe Ole has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kamahawe Ole is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Petrenko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kamahawe Ole works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Petrenko trying to control but Kamahawe Ole is working from the bottom.
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!
Petrenko is looking to stand up but Kamahawe Ole won't let him.
Petrenko landing some decent shots from guard.
Petrenko advances to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrenko drops an elbow to the side of Kamahawe Ole's head.
Kamahawe Ole is looking to escape.
Petrenko content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Dmitry Petrenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kamahawe Ole is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Petrenko is tapping! Great win for Kamahawe Ole!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). JJ Kamahawe Ole!
JJ Kamahawe Ole gave a mention to El Zoido's Feeble Fightwear *** ROUPA DOS BROTHER* in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
In defeat, Dmitry Petrenko stepped up to the mic, saying 'We're one and one now I'm thinking trilogy'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Oswald Medland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Chavo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Medland comes to the cage accompanied by . Chavo has chosen Rico Sauve by Girardo as his entrance music. Eddie Chavo 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
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Oswald Medland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eddie Chavo!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chavo takes one on the button.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Medland.
Medland pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Medland thuds a left hand into Chavo's body.
Medland looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chavo just misses with a punch to the body.
Medland scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chavo doesn't seem bothered though.
Chavo throws a series of punches but Medland avoids them all with ease.
Medland fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chavo.
Chavo moves in looking to clinch but Medland pushes him off.
Medland feints and then cracks Chavo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chavo down.
Medland lands a head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A good leg kick by Medland.
Medland's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chavo under the eye.
Chavo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Medland fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chavo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Oswald Medland is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Medland fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chavo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice body punch from Medland.
Medland scores with a leg kick.
Chavo throws a body punch but Medland moves out of range.
Chavo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Chavo prevents Medland from improving his position.
Chavo wants to stand up but Medland is controlling the position.
Chavo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Chavo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Medland tries to roll over but Chavo keeps him under control.
Medland looks like he's trying to stand up.
Medland is controlling Chavo's trapped leg to prevent Chavo from advancing to side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Medland slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Medland has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Chavo trying to control but Medland is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Medland fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Medland fakes the leg kick and cracks Chavo in the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Medland, right into the meat.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Medland, right into the meat.
Oswald Medland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chavo looks for a takedown but Medland sprawls well.
Medland throws a nice outside leg kick.
Chavo tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Medland stuffs the takedown attempt from Chavo. Chavo gets slowly back to his feet.
Medland connects with a leg kick. Chavo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Medland.
Medland throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chavo.
Medland cracks the inside of Chavo's front leg.
Chavo throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Medland is looking to slow Chavo down with leg kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick from Medland lands but Chavo takes it in his stride.
Chavo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Medland avoids it really well and circles away.
Oswald Medland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Chavo.
Medland tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chavo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Medland counters with a nice low kick that buckles Chavo's knee momentarily.
Medland lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Medland tries to clinch up.
Chavo shoots in for a double leg but Medland sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Medland tries to bum rush Chavo with a series of wild strikes but Chavo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Medland goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oswald Medland dominated that round.
That's time! Medland's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Chavo doesn't manage to clinch there - Medland circles away.
Medland throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chavo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Medland thuds a left hand into Chavo's body.
Eddie Chavo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Medland lands with a thumping leg kick.
Medland lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Medland is looking to wear down Chavo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Medland throws a nice outside leg kick.
Medland tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chavo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chavo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Medland sprawls well. Medland wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chavo gets slowly back to his feet.
Chavo keeps the fight on the outside.
Good leg kick by Medland there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Chavo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Medland ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chavo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Medland manages to avoid it.
Oswald Medland is winning the standup battle so far.
Medland lands with a slapping head kick.
Medland throws a quick inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Medland.
Chavo throws a head kick but Medland moves out of range.
Medland misses with a head kick.
Medland is looking to slow Chavo down with leg kicks.
Medland steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chavo.
Medland dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chavo. That did some damage!
Chavo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Medland. Medland obviously looking to wear him down.
Chavo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
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!
Medland with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Medland tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chavo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Medland scores with a leg kick.
Chavo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Medland throws a quick inside leg kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Medland goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Chavo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chavo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Medland. That one must have hurt.
Chavo closes the distance and clinches.
A right hand to the body from Medland.
Medland controlling the action here for a moment.
Medland blocking some punches.
Medland throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chavos head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Chavo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A nice left hand lands by Medland.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medland misses with a hook to the ribs.
Medland doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Medland prevents a body shot from Chavo.
Medland is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chavo can do to turn this around?
Chavo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Medland is defending well.
Medland lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chavo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Chavo throws an elbow but it misses.
Chavo has hold of one of Medland's legs. Medland is fighting the takedown attempt but Chavo gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Chavo looking to sit in guard and control but Medland gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Chavo keeping full guard, as Medland tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Medland not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Chavo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Oswald Medland has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Chavo takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chavo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Medland as he avoids it easily.
Oswald Medland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Chavo.
Medland has closed the distance and engaged Chavo in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oswald Medland dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. 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.
Medland throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chavo rushes Medland and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Medland scores with a nice short uppercut.
Medland pushes Chavo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Medland.
Medland prevents a body shot from Chavo.
Chavo can't find room to land a body shot as Medland controls the action.
Medland is working Chavo over against the cage.
Medland lands a body punch in the clinch.
Medland working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Medland lands a shot to the body.
Medland works on Chavo's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hand to the body from Medland.
Medland softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Medland.
Medland is working Chavo over against the cage.
Medland lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chavo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Medland cracks Chavo with a nice body shot.
Medland lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Medland.
Medland pushes Chavo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Medland lands a body shot.
Medland lands a shot to the body.
Medland stalling.
Medland scores with a hook to the body.
Medland lands a body shot.
Medland lands with a short shot to the head.
Medland cracks Chavo with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Medland content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Medland lands a hook to the side of the head.
Medland lands with a short shot to the head.
Medland throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chavos head.
Medland lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Medland lands a nice uppercut.
Oswald Medland has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Medland.
A nice left hand lands by Medland.
Medland lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chavo backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Medland.
Nice body punch from Medland.
Chavo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Medland digs a right hand underneath Chavo's ribcage. Chavo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Medland cracks Chavo with a nice body shot.
Medland makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Medland lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chavo.
Medland lands a shot to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Medland.
Chavo is looking for a takedown.
A short left from Medland.
Medland content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Medland.
Chavo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Medland is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Oswald Medland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Chavo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medland gets through Chavo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chavo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Medland is working Chavo over against the cage.
Medland has Chavo pushed against the cage.
Medland lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Medland softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Medland.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Medland.
A short right from Medland on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Medland.
Eddie Chavo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Medland stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Medland lands a shoulder strike.
Medland lands a body shot in the clinch.
Medland digs a right hand underneath Chavo's ribcage. Chavo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Medland presses Chavo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Medland lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Medland'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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Medland scores with a shot to the side of Chavo's head.
Medland presses Chavo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Medland tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Medland.
Good body shot from Medland.
Medland lands a body shot in the clinch.
Medland working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Medland working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Medland pushes Chavo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Medland is leaning against Chavo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Oswald Medland is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Medland lands a shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A right handed body shot lands from Medland.
Medland controlling the action here for a moment.
Medland lands a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oswald Medland showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Medland, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oswald Medland!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Thurgood Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ballard Magnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jenkins comes to the cage accompanied by Mary Jane. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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147 lbs
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158 lbs
15 - 10 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
17 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Thurgood Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ballard Magnar!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins feints and as Magnar raises his hands in defense, Jenkins changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jenkins looking to pass the guard.
Jenkins's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jenkins tries to free his leg and advance position but Magnar is retaining full guard.
Jenkins trying to control but Magnar is working from the bottom.
Jenkins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Magnar told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Jenkins is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Thurgood Jenkins has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Jenkins staying out of range there.
Magnar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jenkins counters with a shoot takedown. Magnar fights it but they end up in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins wants to control from the top but Magnar keeps moving.
Jenkins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Magnar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jenkins thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jenkins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magnar is keeping the position for now.
Jenkins is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins wants to control from the top but Magnar keeps moving.
Magnar pulls Jenkins in to control the position.
Thurgood Jenkins has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Magnar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jenkins moves away.
Jenkins ducks under a wild hook from Magnar.
Magnar scores with a punch to the head.
Magnar missing with a left hand there. Jenkins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Magnar clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jenkins misses with the head strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Magnar takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A head punch on the inside from Magnar fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magnar.
Magnar misses with a punch to the body.
Magnar lands with a light punch inside.
Magnar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jenkins slips under a jab.
Magnar misses with a looping left.
Jenkins has a takedown stuffed.
Magnar lands with an overhand left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Magnar.
Magnar throws an overhand right that lands on Jenkins's shoulder, as Jenkins tries to avoid the shot.
Magnar throws a series of punches but Jenkins moves out of range.
Magnar has Jenkins up against the cage in a clinch.
Jenkins has hold of one of Magnar's legs. Magnar is fighting the takedown attempt but Jenkins gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jenkins wants to control from the top but Magnar keeps moving.
Jenkins pushes down on Magnar's leg and manages to get into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jenkins is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Magnar is just riding it out for now. Jenkins eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thurgood Jenkins dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Magnar connects with a crisp jab.
Jenkins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Magnar.
Jenkins lands a slapping body shot.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Jenkins here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Jenkins looks for a takedown but Magnar sprawls well.
Magnar lands a glancing blow to the side of Jenkins's head.
Magnar misses with a two punch combination.
Magnar works Jenkins's body with a nice hook.
Magnar darts in and clinches Jenkins up against the cage.
Jenkins blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Jenkins for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Jenkins has Magnar pressed against the cage, preventing Magnar from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jenkins looking to stall.
Magnar is stalling here.
Magnar prevents the takedown attempt.
Magnar pushes Jenkins back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Magnar fails to land.
Jenkins has Magnar pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Jenkins pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Magnar tumbling to the mat - Jenkins dives into Magnar's guard.
Jenkins wants to control from the top but Magnar keeps moving.
Magnar has control of Jenkins's left arm, preventing Jenkins from doing any damage.
Jenkins looking to pass the guard.
Jenkins sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins wants to control from the top but Magnar keeps moving.
We're going to have a standup here because Thurgood Jenkins wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Magnar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jenkins.
Magnar checks the leg kick nicely there.
Magnar throws a right hand that misses
and Jenkins counters with a single leg into guard. Magnar didn't expect that.
Jenkins is looking to advance position but Magnar has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Jenkins is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magnar tries to control but Jenkins wriggling away.
Jenkins regains half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are battling for position here. Jenkins manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Magnar content to stall in guard here.
Magnar preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thurgood Jenkins dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Magnar throws out a leg kick but Jenkins moves out of range and Magnar only half commits.
Magnar slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Magnar. Jenkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jenkins defending well as Magnar loads up on a big left hand.
Magnar throws a big shot that misses.
Magnar throws a poor cross that misses
and Jenkins counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Magnar's guard now.
Jenkins wants to pass the guard but Magnar is keeping the position.
Jenkins trying to control but Magnar is working from the bottom.
Magnar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magnar can't keep his opponent in guard - Jenkins advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jenkins seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jenkins looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jenkins in particular looking to stall.
Magnar really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jenkins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins is trying to control. Magnar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jenkins is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Magnar is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Magnar is looking to control Jenkins's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Magnar avoid being mounted?
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Magnar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magnar misses with an uppercut. Jenkins saw that one coming.
Magnar throws a series of punches but Jenkins avoids them all with ease.
Magnar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jenkins.
Magnar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Magnar 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.
Magnar tries to bum rush Jenkins with a series of wild strikes but Jenkins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jenkins takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Magnar bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jenkins's head backwards.
Ballard Magnar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jenkins blocks a jab.
A jab from Magnar misses.
Magnar misses with a leg kick
and Jenkins counters with a shoot takedown. Magnar fights it but they end up in guard.
Jenkins passes Magnar's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Jenkins's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Magnar is not content to let Jenkins control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jenkins is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jenkins uses his free foot to push down on Magnar's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Magnar.
Magnar really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thurgood Jenkins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jenkins, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thurgood Jenkins!
Thurgood Jenkins seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Luiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Miller might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Power. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
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143 lbs
13 - 7 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brandon Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Luiz!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller fails with an attempt to clinch.
Miller scores with a nice head shot.
Miller wants to clinch up but Luiz keeps it at a distance.
A jab from Miller misses.
Luiz takes the fight into the clinch.
Luiz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Miller is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Luiz wants a takedown.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Miller.
Miller prevents the takedown attempt.
Brandon Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Luiz.
Miller prevents the takedown attempt.
Luiz gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Miller regains guard.
Miller wriggles free and stands up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luiz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Miller takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Miller on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Miller misses the target.
Miller fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Luiz slips a straight right by Miller.
Luiz tries to clinch but Miller is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller closes the distance and pushes Luiz back into the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Miller.
Luiz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Miller throws a punch but it's blocked by Luiz.
A head punch on the inside from Miller fails to land.
Luiz is looking to take this one to the mat.
Luiz prevents a body shot from Miller.
Miller misses with a body punch.
Luiz goes for a takedown attempt but Miller pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Miller rushes Luiz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Luiz has clasped his hands together around Miller's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Miller wants to get back to his feet.
Miller prevents Luiz from moving into mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miller bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Miller fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Luiz on the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Luiz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Luiz's corner calls for a 1-2. Luiz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Luiz dips to his left and cracks Miller with an uppercut!
Brandon Miller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Luiz was well out of range. Poor timing from Miller.
Luiz closes the distance but Miller moves to the side
and Miller counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Miller paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Luiz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Miller lands a jab to Luiz's midsection.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
No joy there for Luiz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Luiz tries to clinch but Miller is having none of it.
Miller connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Miller lands a really nice looking cross but Luiz seems unphased.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller closes the distance looking to clinch
and Luiz counters by clinching up.
Miller misses with a body punch.
Miller scores with a nice hook to the head.
Miller tries a knee to the head but Luiz blocks it.
Luiz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Miller prevents it.
Miller makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Miller lands a right hand.
Miller throws a knee to the head but misses.
Luiz is trying to force a seperation but Miller has the dominant position.
Still in the clinch, Miller scores with a nice short uppercut.
Miller looking to throw knees to the head but Luiz is blocking nicely.
Luiz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Luiz breaks from the clinch.
Miller stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Miller wants it to stay on the feet.
Miller rushes Luiz and presses him up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller stalls.
Luiz is trying to break free.
Luiz turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miller is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Luiz has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Luiz misses with the ground and pound.
Miller is pushing Luiz's head away, looking to escape. Luiz manages to hold on to the position though.
Luiz is trying to get an arm triangle but Miller is defending well.
Luiz misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Luiz wants to control but Miller is keeping him busy.
Miller bucks up and tries to throw Luiz off but instead Luiz has got his back!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Luiz missing with strikes from the back.
Miller has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Brandon Miller will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Miller with a jab.
Miller clinches up with Luiz and pushes him back against the cage.
Luiz wants a takedown.
Luiz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Miller lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Miller tries to throw a body punch but Luiz avoids it by throwing Miller back against the cage.
Miller using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Luiz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Luiz has Miller pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Miller manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Brandon Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Luiz.
Miller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Miller landing knees to the body.
Luiz tries to score a body lock takedown but Miller shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Miller misses with a body punch.
Miller lands a left hand that snaps the head of Luiz backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Miller.
Luiz wants to take the fight to the mat but Miller manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
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!
Luiz blocking some punches.
Miller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Luiz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller scores with a hook to the body.
Miller is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Luiz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Luiz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Miller gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Luiz throws a punch but it's blocked by Miller.
Brandon Miller has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Miller stops a takedown attempt from Luiz.
Luiz is breathing heavily.
Luiz is looking to take this one to the mat.
Miller lands a body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Miller.
Luiz tries to break free but Miller pushes him back against the cage.
Miller lands a left hand that snaps the head of Luiz backwards.
Miller manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Miller lands a knee to the head.
Luiz wants a takedown.
Miller scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luiz working hard to break the clinch.
Miller unloads a knee to the mid-section.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miller lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Miller softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Luiz is looking to break free of the clinch but Miller has double underhooks.
Miller lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Miller tries to land knees in the clinch but Luiz avoids the damage to the body.
Luiz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Miller lands a body punch in the clinch.
Miller lands a hook that snaps the head of Luiz backwards.
Miller throws a knee to the head but misses.
Luiz'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.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Luiz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Miller gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Miller lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Luiz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luiz is trying to drag Miller to the mat but Miller just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Miller prevents the takedown attempt.
Miller lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Luiz backwards.
Luiz has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Miller seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Luiz can turn it around.
Miller makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Luiz can't get the takedown.
Luiz tries to score a body lock takedown but Miller shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Luiz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
David Luiz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Luiz takes one on the button.
The fight stays on the outside here - Luiz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Miller throws an overhand right that lands on Luiz's shoulder, as Luiz tries to avoid the shot.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch up but Luiz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Luiz just misses with a punch to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Luiz.
A combination from Miller does no damage.
Luiz throws a nice looking combination but Miller bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luiz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Miller.
Decent striking displayed by Miller there.
Luiz is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luiz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Miller circles away.
Luiz defending well as Miller loads up on a big left hand.
Luiz tries to clinch up but Miller circles away and keeps his distance.
Luiz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Luiz throws a hook to the side of Miller's head but Miller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Luiz looks to land a combination. Miller sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Miller connects with a good right hand that stumbles Luiz. Luiz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Luiz is still on wobbly legs! Can Miller finish him?
Miller gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Miller lands a left hand.
Miller pressing his opponent against the cage.
Luiz looking for a takedown.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Miller lands a hook that snaps the head of Luiz backwards.
Luiz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Miller pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Miller.
Miller lands a hook to the side of the head.
Miller creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Luiz with a big uppercut! Luiz tries to clinch up but Miller pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Luiz to the mat! Luiz covers up and Miller unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Brandon Miller!
Brandon Miller really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Steel Penn's Laundry 93% logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marco Marcolini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Marcolini might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Raffaella Carra - Rumore. 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marco Marcolini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jimmy Rogers!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marcolini misses with a wild body shot.
Marcolini takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Marcolini is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marcolini throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marcolini ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rogers moves away.
Marcolini looks to throw the jab but Rogers is out of range.
Marcolini lands a glancing blow to the side of Rogers's head.
Marcolini fakes the leg kick and cracks Rogers in the body.
Marco Marcolini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Marcolini throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rogers throws a right hand that Marcolini ducks under and follows up with a left that Marcolini also avoids with ease.
Rogers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marcolini.
Rogers on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marcolini shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rogers as he jumps to the side.
Marcolini misses with a wild body shot.
Marcolini moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rogers tries a head kick but it misses.
Marcolini lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rogers backs up against the cage.
Rogers takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcolini misses with a straight right.
Rogers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rogers lands with an uppercut that bounces Marcolini off the cage and back into range.
Marcolini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rogers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marcolini.
Rogers lands a high kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marcolini takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rogers misses with an uppercut.
Marcolini misses the shot to the body.
Marcolini misses with a body shot.
Marcolini slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rogers swinging wildly here.
Rogers will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A head kick from Marcolini lands but Rogers takes it in his stride.
Marcolini misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marcolini's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Marcolini duly obliges.
Marcolini looks to score with a jab to the body but Rogers is just out of range.
Marcolini tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rogers was well out of range. Poor timing from Marcolini.
Marcolini looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Marcolini ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rogers moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marcolini. Rogers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jimmy Rogers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rogers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A leg kick checked by Rogers.
A big right from Marcolini misses.
Marcolini wants to slow Rogers down by chopping away at his legs.
Marcolini has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Marcolini there as he acknowledges the shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Rogers checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Marcolini throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Rogers counter with a right hand.
Rogers tries to bum rush Marcolini with a series of wild strikes but Marcolini uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Marcolini pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rogers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rogers doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rogers connects with a jab.
Rogers misses with a two punch combination.
Marcolini misses with a hook. Rogers ducked under it nicely.
Rogers chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Marcolini can pounce on him.
Marcolini throws a right and a left that Rogers avoids nicely.
Marcolini swings for the body but Rogers moves out of range.
Marcolini keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rogers throws a left and a right that both miss
and Marcolini counters with an inside leg kick.
Marcolini tries to land a leg kick but Rogers saw it coming and moves away.
Rogers misses the jab.
Marcolini is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marcolini shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rogers defends it nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rogers displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Marcolini misses
and Rogers counters with a right hand to the body.
Marcolini ducks under a wild hook from Rogers.
Marcolini will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Marcolini. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marcolini misses with a body shot.
Rogers moves out of range as Marcolini strikes.
Rogers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rogers throws a series of punches but Marcolini moves out of range.
Rogers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Marcolini moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice body punch from Marcolini.
Marcolini misses with a leg kick.
Marcolini throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rogers looks winded!
Rogers walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rogers shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Some bone on bone action there as Rogers checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Marcolini uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rogers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Marco Marcolini will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Marcolini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rogers manages to avoid it.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Marcolini here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Marcolini swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rogers.
Marcolini works Rogers's body with a nice hook.
Marcolini changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rogers tries to avoid it but Marcolini manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rogers to the ground. Rogers escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Marcolini scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Marcolini swings for the body but Rogers moves out of range.
Marcolini just misses with a punch to the body.
Rogers shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Marcolini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rogers manages to avoid it.
Jimmy Rogers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marcolini lunges at Rogers with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rogers's hand.
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!
Rogers moves out of range of the body kick.
Marcolini closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rogers circles away.
Rogers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marcolini is looking to wear down Rogers with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rogers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marcolini.
Marcolini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marcolini misses with a body shot.
Rogers throws the left hand but Marcolini avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers fails to land with a series of punches.
Marcolini throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rogers stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Marcolini scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rogers in his tracks.
Marcolini scores with a hook.
Rogers gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rogers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marcolini lands a nice hook to Rogers's body. Rogers takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Marcolini. Those never looked like landing.
Rogers on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Marcolini. Marcolini obviously looking to wear him down.
Rogers throws a sloppy head kick and Marcolini moves out of range easily.
Rogers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rogers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Rogers.
Rogers has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rogers.
Rogers is breathing heavily.
Marcolini is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rogers lands a head kick!
Marcolini shoots in looking for a takedown. Rogers tries to sprawl out of it but Marcolini keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rogers 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 Marco Marcolini. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marcolini jabs at Rogers's body.
Marcolini misses the shot to the body.
Marcolini scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rogers tries to bum rush Marcolini with a series of wild strikes but Marcolini uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Marcolini tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rogers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Marcolini cracks Rogers with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rogers misses with a double jab.
Marcolini wants to clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Marcolini is looking to slow Rogers down with leg kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers misses with a straight right.
Marcolini ducks under a wild hook from Rogers.
Marcolini takes a swing at Rogers's ribcage but misses.
A head kick misses from Rogers.
Rogers throws a head kick that misses.
Rogers swings for the body but Marcolini moves out of range.
Marcolini scores with a hook to the body. Rogers takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rogers tries to sprawl but Marcolini drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Marcolini wants to pass the guard but Rogers is defending well.
Rogers avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Marcolini.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marcolini passes to side control.
Marcolini looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Rogers is avoiding damage well.
Rogers tries to escape but Marcolini is in control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marcolini tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Marcolini in side control, throwing shots but Rogers defends.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Marcolini throws a strike aimed at the side of Rogers's head but Rogers avoids it well.
Marcolini is looking to take a break and control but Rogers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marcolini scores with a couple of short elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Marcolini dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Rogers slaps away a takedown attempt from Marcolini, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Marcolini fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rogers checks it well.
Rogers feints a jab promting Marcolini to slip. Rogers then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Marcolini slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Rogers drops Marcolini with a beautiful combination! Marcolini stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Rogers is looking for the KO!
It looks like Marco Marcolini has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marcolini tries a low kick but Rogers avoids it.
Rogers throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Marcolini misses with a body shot.
Marcolini digs a good body shot into Rogers's ribs.
Marcolini tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Marcolini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rogers lands a head kick!
Marco Marcolini is winning the standup battle so far.
Rogers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rogers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marcolini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcolini throws a chopping leg kick but Rogers manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rogers avoids the body shot from Marcolini.
Marcolini rushes Rogers and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Marcolini misses with a knee strike.
Rogers is looking to break free of the clinch but Marcolini has double underhooks.
Marcolini just leaning against Rogers, taking a breather.
Marcolini is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rogers pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rogers blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rogers breaks from the clinch.
Rogers tries to move into range but Marcolini moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Marcolini blocks a head kick by Rogers.
Marcolini jabs at Rogers's body.
Marcolini swinging wildly here.
Marcolini lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rogers's sensitive parts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Marcolini.
Marcolini fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Marcolini. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rogers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marcolini.
Marcolini ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rogers misses with a straight right.
Marcolini tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Marcolini bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marcolini throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rogers.
Marcolini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marcolini throws a jab but it's blocked by Rogers.
Rogers avoids a punch combination nicely.
Marcolini misses with a low kick as Rogers jumps back.
Rogers throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Marcolini on the side of the head.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rogers crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Marcolini - the referee stops the clock and Rogers gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Marcolini. Rogers manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Marcolini. Beautiful body shot.
Marcolini thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marcolini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rogers slips under a jab from Marcolini.
Marcolini lands a head shot.
Rogers throws a head kick that misses.
Rogers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marcolini.
Marcolini throws a leg kick which misses Rogers's front leg but catches the back leg as Rogers tries to avoid it.
Marcolini looks to score with a jab to the body but Rogers is just out of range.
Marcolini throws a good cross that connects.
Rogers throws a sloppy head kick and Marcolini moves out of range easily.
Marcolini wants to clinch.
Marcolini avoids the head kick by Rogers.
Rogers's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marcolini swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rogers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marcolini was well out of range. Poor timing from Rogers.
Rogers on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rogers chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Marcolini can pounce on him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rogers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marcolini throws a body punch but Rogers moves out of range.
Marco Marcolini is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Marcolini doesn't manage to clinch there - Rogers circles away.
Marcolini thows a body shot but no joy.
Marcolini closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rogers is looking to break free of the clinch but Marcolini has double underhooks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rogers wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jimmy Rogers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rogers breaks the clinch.
Rogers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jimmy Rogers.
Well Marcolini 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Marco Marcolini!
Marco Marcolini made sure to mention his sponsor, LOD: Affordable Quality in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Kafka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitch Roxton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kafka comes to the cage accompanied by Welcome to the Jungle. 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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192 lbs
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195 lbs
14 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Viktor Kafka!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mitch Roxton!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kafka takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kafka throws a series of punches but Roxton moves out of range.
Kafka jabs Roxton right on the nose. Roxton blinks but takes it well.
Kafka connects with a leg kick. Roxton looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Roxton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Roxton scores with a takedown into Kafka's guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Kafka's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kafka controls Roxton momentarily but Roxton frees himself.
Roxton trying to control but Kafka is working from the bottom.
Roxton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kafka working a defensive guard here.
Roxton slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roxton looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Roxton takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Roxton takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kafka. Roxton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kafka on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A jab lands there for Roxton.
It looks like Viktor Kafka has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roxton takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Roxton tries to land a front kick but Kafka steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Roxton avoids the body shot from Kafka.
Viktor Kafka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Roxton ducks right into an uppercut from Kafka.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Roxton.
Kafka lands a really nice looking cross but Roxton seems unphased.
Roxton throws a head kick but Kafka moves out of range.
Kafka keeps the fight on the outside.
A clash of legs there as Kafka blocks the low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kafka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Roxton pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Roxton closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Roxton throws a head punch that misses.
Kafka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Roxtons head.
Kafka tries to work over Roxton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Roxton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kafka has hold of one of Roxton's legs. Roxton is fighting the takedown attempt but Kafka gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Roxton managing to control the position.
Roxton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kafka is one step ahead there.
Roxton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kafka tries to free his leg and advance position but Roxton is retaining full guard.
Kafka sitting in guard here, content to control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Roxton feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kafka's calf.
Roxton staying out of range there.
Kafka is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Roxton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Roxton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kafka takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kafka throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kafka. Roxton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Roxton misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Roxton scores with a four punch combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kafka tries a head kick but it misses.
Roxton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Roxton misses with a low kick.
Nice body punch from Kafka.
Roxton misses with a body kick.
Roxton lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Roxton connects with a solid leg kick.
Roxton fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kafka.
Roxton throws a jab but it's blocked by Kafka.
Roxton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kafka.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Roxton ducks under a wild hook from Kafka.
Kafka avoids the head kick by Roxton.
Nice defenses there by Roxton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitch Roxton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Viktor Kafka's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kafka misses with a low kick.
Kafka lands a jab to Roxton's midsection.
Roxton bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A left lands for Kafka.
Roxton is looking to clinch but Kafka is avoiding it.
Kafka stuns Roxton with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kafka moves into range and connects with a jab.
Roxton tries to close the distance and clinch but Kafka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Roxton misses with a straight right.
Roxton throws a low kick but Kafka avoids it.
Roxton throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kafka counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Roxton!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roxton is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kafka controls the position from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roxton struggling a bit here.
Roxton tries to improve position but can't.
Roxton is trying to control Kafka's posture but Kafka avoids it.
Roxton holds on to Kafka's head and controls the position momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roxton is trying to control Kafka's posture but Kafka avoids it.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mitch Roxton was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Kafka buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Roxton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Some bone on bone action there as Roxton checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kafka lands with a hook. Roxton tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kafka connects with a good right hand that stumbles Roxton. Roxton circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Roxton 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.
The fight stays on the outside here - Roxton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kafka is looking to slow Roxton down with leg kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Roxton is predictable there
so Kafka counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kafka being controlled here momentarily.
Roxton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kafka's guard.
Kafka is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Roxton trying to control but Kafka is working from the bottom.
Kafka is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roxton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kafka pulls Roxton in close to prevent any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roxton wants to control from the top but Kafka keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mitch Roxton was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Roxton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Roxton moves out of range as Kafka throws a body kick.
Mitch Roxton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kafka misses the jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Roxton.
A combination from Roxton does no damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kafka pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice defenses there by Roxton.
Roxton tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Kafka dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Viktor Kafka's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Kafka throws a leg kick which misses Roxton's front leg but catches the back leg as Roxton tries to avoid it.
Roxton fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kafka is out of range.
Mitch Roxton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
An inside leg kick from Roxton misses.
Roxton throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kafka bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Roxton's head backwards.
Roxton throws a leg kick but Kafka sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Roxton misses with a hook. Kafka ducked under it nicely.
Kafka scores with a spinning back kick!
Kafka keeps the fight on the outside.
Kafka lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Roxton attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Some wild striking there from Roxton.
Kafka checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roxton moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kafka misses with a head kick.
Roxton misses the jab.
Kafka lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Roxton throws a body kick that misses.
Roxton 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.
Kafka stuns Roxton with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kafka has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Roxton.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kafka checks a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kafka.
Kafka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Roxton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Roxton wants to clinch up but Kafka keeps it at a distance.
Roxton throws a sloppy head kick and Kafka moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kafka tries to land a leg kick but Roxton saw it coming and moves away.
Kafka lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kafka throws a leg kick that is checked
and Roxton counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Roxton throws a leg kick but Kafka moved away.
Roxton moves in looking to clinch but Kafka pushes him off.
Roxton pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kafka is out of range and Roxton settles back down.
Roxton misses with a body kick.
Roxton throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kafka connects with a leg kick. Roxton looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Roxton throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Roxton's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Roxton throws a push kick but Kafka slaps the foot to one side.
Kafka connects with a right hand. Roxton shakes it off.
Roxton rushes Kafka and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kafka drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roxton tries to work over Kafka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Roxton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kafka misses with a body punch.
Roxton misses with some punches.
Roxton gets through Kafka's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Roxton has Kafka pressed against the cage, preventing Kafka from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kafka prevents a body shot from Roxton.
Kafka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kafka throws a head punch that misses.
Kafka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Roxton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Roxton taking a breather.
Roxton misses with a punch on the inside.
Roxton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Roxton stalling in the clinch but Kafka improves position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Kafka.
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 head punch blocked on the inside by Kafka.
Roxton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Roxton struggles to land a body shot inside as Kafka controls his hands.
Roxton presses Kafka against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kafka manages to break the clinch.
Roxton throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kafka misses with an uppercut. Roxton saw that one coming.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Roxton.
Roxton tries to clinch there but Kafka circles away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kafka.
Roxton tries a low kick but Kafka avoids it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Roxton blocks a head kick by Kafka.
Roxton throws a lazy body kick
and Kafka counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Roxton is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mitch Roxton.
I think Roxton 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Mitch Roxton! Mitch Roxton retains his middleweight title!
Mitch Roxton decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Corey Birthday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Showhey Baba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Birthday might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Happy Birthday Mr President. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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280 lbs
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275 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
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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
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Corey Birthday!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Showhey Baba!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Birthday takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Baba throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Corey Birthday has been cut.
Baba tries a head kick but it misses.
Birthday checks the leg kick nicely there.
Baba slips under a jab.
Birthday takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Birthday tries to land a body kick
and Baba counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Baba.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baba swinging wildly here.
Baba moves out of range as Birthday strikes.
Baba lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Birthday circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Birthday fails to land the takedown.
Baba throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Baba falls off balance throwing a combination
and Birthday counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Baba keeping full guard, as Birthday tries to pass.
Birthday passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Baba wants to get back to his feet but Birthday drags him back down.
Baba takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Birthday wants to control but Baba is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Birthday goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Baba rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Birthday's guard! Nice work there by Baba!
Birthday tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Birthday working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Baba doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Baba manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Birthday looking to control but Baba passes into half guard.
Birthday wants to control but Baba is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Baba prevents Birthday from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baba tries to stand but can't do so whilst Birthday controls his leg.
Birthday wants to sweep but Baba has passed to side control!
Baba decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Baba throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Birthday blocks a head kick by Baba.
Baba throws a series of punches but Birthday moves out of range.
Baba pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Birthday back to the cage. Baba follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Birthday slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Birthday shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Birthday showed some decent athleticism there.
Birthday missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Baba wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baba is staying active underneath Birthday, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Baba wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Birthday is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Birthday looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Birthday prevents Baba from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Corey Birthday will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Corey Birthday's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Baba has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Birthday.
Birthday misses the jab.
Birthday looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Showhey Baba is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Birthday feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Baba's calf.
Birthday throws a hook but Baba avoids it easily.
Birthday throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Birthday misses with a looping right.
Baba throws a push kick but Birthday slaps the foot to one side.
Birthday feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Baba's calf.
Showhey Baba seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baba uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Birthday.
Baba steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Birthday.
Baba throws a series of punches but Birthday moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Birthday checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Birthday lands a leg kick that knocks Baba off balance momentarily.
Birthday is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Baba's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Birthday bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Birthday throws a lazy right hand but Baba sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Birthday, right into the meat.
Baba is breathing heavily.
Baba throws a lazy head kick
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Birthday counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Birthday.
Corey Birthday overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Birthday is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Birthday has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've been informed that Baba has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Birthday loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Birthday might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Birthday trying to control the position from guard on top but Baba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baba wants to stand up but Birthday is controlling him.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Baba keeping moving, preventing Birthday from controlling successfully.
Corey Birthday has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Birthday misses the target.
Baba tries a head kick but it misses.
Baba throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Birthday misses.
Baba misses with a double jab.
Showhey Baba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Birthday blocks a head kick by Baba.
Birthday misses with a hook. Baba ducked under it nicely.
Birthday is looking to slow Baba down with leg kicks.
Birthday waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Baba. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Baba to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Baba is rocked!
It looks like Showhey Baba has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baba working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Birthday.
Baba is still in real trouble! Can Birthday finish him?
Birthday is stalling in the full guard.
Birthday sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Baba's guard.
Birthday not doing much here.
Baba seems to have recovered his senses.
Baba is staying active underneath Birthday, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Birthday is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Baba doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Birthday.
Birthday trying to control the action but Baba is working from the bottom.
Birthday not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Birthday not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Baba is trying to stand up here but Birthday is controlling him well.
Well, if Birthday is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Birthday dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Birthday's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Baba throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Birthday.
Baba misses with a two punch combination.
Baba fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Birthday thows a leg kick but Baba checks it
and Baba counters with a three punch combo that has Birthday backing up. Birthday nods at Baba to acknowledge the strikes.
Baba keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Birthday.
Baba scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Birthday is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Baba.
Good standup being displayed there by Birthday as he connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Birthday blocks the body kick.
Baba digs a good hook to Birthday's body.
Baba misses with a series of wild punches.
Birthday shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Baba pinned against the cage. Baba gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Birthday misses with a looping left.
Birthday shoots in but no luck this time.
Birthday throws a nice inside leg kick.
Corey Birthday is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baba throws a series of punches but Birthday avoids them all with ease.
Baba misses with a two punch combination.
Baba throws a sloppy head kick and Birthday moves out of range easily.
Baba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Baba.
Birthday throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Baba was covering up waiting for the punch and Birthday finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Birthday is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Baba is looking to stand up but Birthday isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baba takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Birthday controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Baba scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Baba throws a half hearted mid kick.
Some wild striking there from Baba.
Baba gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Birthday.
Showhey Baba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Birthday checks a low kick from Baba.
Birthday connects with an inside leg kick.
Baba slaps away a takedown attempt from Birthday, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corey Birthday. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Birthday misses with a hook
and Baba counters with a one-two to the body.
Birthday avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Baba. Those never looked like landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baba steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Birthday.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch combination from Baba misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Showhey Baba comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Birthday 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corey Birthday!
An out of breath Corey Birthday thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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