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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arvel Garnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amirezza Pourramenazanali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pourramenazanali has chosen Godsmack - Cryin' Like A Bitch!! as his entrance music. Amirezza Pourramenazanali has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Arvel Garnett'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
8 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Arvel Garnett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Amirezza Pourramenazanali!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jonathan Paton and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pourramenazanali misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Garnett misses.
Nice jab there from Pourramenazanali.
It looks like Arvel Garnett has been cut.
Pourramenazanali doesn't manage to clinch there - Garnett circles away.
Pourramenazanali takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Amirezza Pourramenazanali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pourramenazanali fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pourramenazanali scores with a hook to the body. Garnett takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pourramenazanali scores with a jab to the body.
Pourramenazanali fails in his attempt to clinch.
Garnett catches Pourramenazanali with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pourramenazanali lands with a shot to the body.
Garnett takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pourramenazanali slips under a jab.
Pourramenazanali tries to close the distance and clinch but Garnett swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Garnett throws a right hand that misses
and Pourramenazanali counters with a left to the body.
Pourramenazanali staying out of range there.
Pourramenazanali scores with a shot to the body.
A cross from Garnett lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Garnett misses.
Pourramenazanali lands the left hand.
Garnett throws a sloppy body shot
and Pourramenazanali counters with a beautiful punch that sends Garnett to the canvas!
Garnett is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pourramenazanali postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Garnett covers up, he's hurt! Pourramenazanali keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Pourramenazanali and the ref steps in to end the fight! Pourramenazanali can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Amirezza Pourramenazanali!
Amirezza Pourramenazanali gave a mention to Elite Canadian Threads in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Michelle Jenneke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Schilling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schilling is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Roy Jones - Can't be touched. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michelle Jenneke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe Schilling!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Dean Styles and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schilling dodges the punch combination from Jenneke.
Schilling throws a leg kick but Jenneke sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jenneke lands a jab-cross combination.
Jenneke tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Schilling manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Schilling misses the shot to the body.
Schilling misses with a kick to the body.
Jenneke stuffs the takedown.
Jenneke closes the distance looking to clinch
and Schilling counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Schilling's coach down at Valhalla Training Grounds was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Schilling's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Jenneke lands with a cross.
Jenneke fails with an attempt to clinch.
Schilling throws a series of punches but Jenneke moves out of range.
Jenneke wants to clinch.
Jenneke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Schilling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jenneke checks a leg kick.
Jenneke tries to clinch up
and Schilling counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jenneke won't be happy with that.
Jenneke is trying to improve his position.
The ground and pound from Schilling seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Schilling is trying to get an arm triangle but Jenneke is defending well.
Jenneke dodges the ground and pound from Schilling.
Jenneke is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Schilling's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Schilling seems to be working for a kimura but Jenneke defends the submission attempt.
Schilling 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.
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.
Jenneke trying to control from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jenneke wants to improve his position but Schilling is controlling well.
Jenneke trying to hold on to Schilling's head to control him but Schilling postures up.
Jenneke keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Schilling is trying to work for a kimura but Jenneke is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schilling missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jenneke is not content to let Schilling control the position.
Jenneke wants to control but Schilling is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Schilling is looking for a kimura but Jenneke is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Schilling to get the leverage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Schilling is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jenneke has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Schilling is working away from the top position though.
Schilling trying to work for an americana but Jenneke has managed to regain full guard.
Schilling is fighting to break Jenneke's control of his arms but Jenneke is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schilling trying to control the position from guard on top but Jenneke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schilling looking to pass the guard.
Schilling throws a big elbow that misses.
Schilling won't allow Jenneke to sweep him here.
Schilling postures up in Jenneke's guard and throws a big left but Jenneke blocks it.
Jenneke wants to sweep here but Schilling controlling him for the moment.
Schilling looking to pass the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schilling thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joe Schilling will probably get the nod.
That's time! Jenneke's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jenneke tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Schilling manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Schilling slips a jab and a cross from Jenneke.
Schilling swats away the attempt to clinch by Jenneke.
Jenneke takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jenneke closes the distance and pushes Schilling back into the cage.
Schilling stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Schilling working aggressively here.
Schilling stalling in the clinch but Jenneke improves position.
Jenneke stalling against the cage.
Schilling misses with a hook from the clinch.
Schilling working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jenneke is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Schilling is keeping busy.
Jenneke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Schilling keeps control of Jenneke as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schilling misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jenneke tries to work over Schilling's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Schilling misses with a hook from the clinch.
Schilling has Jenneke pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jenneke manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jenneke misses with a punch to the body.
Jenneke struggles to land a body shot inside as Schilling controls his hands.
Jenneke misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jenneke keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Schilling's efforts to push away.
Schilling goes for a takedown attempt but Jenneke pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jenneke fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Schilling shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jenneke but Jenneke pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Michelle Jenneke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Schilling.
Schilling misses with an uppercut. Jenneke saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenneke tries to close the distance and clinch up but Schilling swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jenneke looks to land a combination but Schilling avoids it well.
Jenneke doesn't manage to clinch there - Schilling circles away.
Schilling darts in looking for a takedown but Jenneke gets double underhooks and turns Schilling into the cage.
Jenneke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jenneke lands a shoulder strike.
Jenneke tries to work over Schilling's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Schilling misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jenneke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Jenneke.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jenneke is trying to stall.
Jenneke seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Schilling is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Jenneke scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Schilling stalling in the clinch but Jenneke improves position.
Jenneke escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jenneke dodges the punch combination from Schilling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenneke looks to land a combination. Schilling sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jenneke lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Schilling circles away quickly and effectively.
Jenneke is looking to clinch.
Schilling pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jenneke tries to clinch but Schilling is having none of it.
Jenneke moves in looking to clinch but Schilling pushes him off.
Jenneke tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Schilling uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jenneke.
Jenneke misses with an uppercut.
Jenneke gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Schilling has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jenneke is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jenneke looking to stall.
A nice right hand lands inside from Schilling.
Jenneke is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schilling gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jenneke has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Schilling is working away from the top position though.
Jenneke manages to get to full guard.
Jenneke is trying to keep Schilling in close.
Schilling wants to control from the top but Jenneke keeps moving.
Jenneke 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.
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 round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michelle Jenneke dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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.
Schilling connects with a looping right hand.
Jenneke wants to clinch but Schilling slips to the side
and Schilling counters with a solid body kick.
Schilling tries to move into range but Jenneke moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Michelle Jenneke is winning the standup battle so far.
Jenneke lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jenneke clinches up with Schilling and pushes him back against the cage.
Jenneke swings wildly with an uppercut but Schilling uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jenneke lands a left hand.
Schilling trying to stall but Jenneke improves his position.
Jenneke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jenneke slowing the pace effectively.
Jenneke stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jenneke.
Jenneke misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Schilling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenneke stalling.
Jenneke throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Schillings head.
Schilling swings wildly with an uppercut but Jenneke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schilling tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good body shot from Schilling.
Schilling tries to score a body lock takedown but Jenneke shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Schilling lands a nice shot to the body.
Michelle Jenneke has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jenneke is looking to control Schilling's arms but Schilling gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jenneke has his back to the cage.
Schilling throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schilling.
Schilling misses with a hook to the ribs.
Schilling misses with some punches.
Jenneke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jenneke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Schilling misses with a hook from the clinch.
Schilling blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schilling lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jenneke backwards.
Schilling has hold of one of Jenneke's legs. Jenneke is fighting the takedown attempt but Schilling gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schilling tries to free his leg and advance position but Jenneke is retaining full guard.
Jenneke is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jenneke is pulling down on Schilling's head. It's preventing any offense from Schilling, at least for the moment.
Jenneke is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Schilling is controlling him.
Jenneke 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.
Jenneke tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Schilling with a flurry of punches that miss.
Schilling is stalling in the full guard.
Schilling makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schilling trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Schilling stopping the sweep attempt from Jenneke.
Schilling is looking to advance position but Jenneke has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Schilling working to try and regain half guard.
Schilling is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jenneke punishing his opponent with strikes.
Jenneke looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Jenneke is landing with some decent strikes but Schilling is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schilling really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Schilling tries to hold on but Jenneke pushes him away.
Schilling is looking to get to half guard.
Jenneke will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jenneke lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Schilling tries to reverse the position but Jenneke maintains control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jenneke avoids the attempt from Schilling to control.
Schilling in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Schilling is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jenneke connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Schilling is still in real trouble! Can Jenneke finish him?
Schilling is desperately trying to improve his position but Jenneke has a good base and remains in mount.
Jenneke pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Michelle Jenneke.
I think Jenneke has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Michelle Jenneke!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bogie McGill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cechini Muszyna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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143 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bogie McGill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Cechini Muszyna!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jorge Garcia and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muszyna looks to land a left hand but McGill moved out of range nicely.
Muszyna throws a big shot that misses.
We've been hearing reports that McGill has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
McGill showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Muszyna.
McGill fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Muszyna avoids it really well and circles away.
Muszyna swings for the body but McGill moves out of range.
Muszyna works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McGill tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Muszyna paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McGill slips a straight right by Muszyna.
Muszyna fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McGill on the side of the head.
Muszyna takes a head kick and keeps coming.
McGill forces Muszyna back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muszyna takes an elbow to the temple.
Muszyna stalling against the cage.
McGill drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Muszyna gets the underhooks and prevents it.
McGill misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Muszyna.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Muszyna takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
McGill connects with a knee to the head.
McGill is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bogie McGill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGill wants a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGill using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Muszyna has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Muszyna is fighting off a takedown attempt but McGill is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Muszyna to the mat. Muszyna regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
McGill trying to control but Muszyna is working from the bottom.
Muszyna utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McGill wants to control from the top but Muszyna keeps moving.
McGill pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Muszyna is keeping the position for now.
McGill throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Muszyna works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGill throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Muszyna works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Muszyna working a defensive guard here.
McGill trying to control but Muszyna is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
McGill throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Muszyna's waist but Muszyna gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McGill off to one side.
McGill avoids a punch combination nicely.
A left and a right from McGill both land. Nice combination.
A jab from Muszyna finds it's way through McGill's defenses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGill tries to land a front kick but Muszyna steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Muszyna misses with a right hand
letting McGill counter with a right hand.
Muszyna throws a leg kick that misses.
Muszyna scores with a leg kick.
Muszyna throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McGill swinging wildly here.
Muszyna lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGill moves into the clinch successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGill gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Muszyna regains guard.
McGill wants to control from the top but Muszyna keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bogie McGill dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Muszyna keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Muszyna throws a leg kick that is checked
and McGill counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Muszyna prevents the takedown attempt.
Muszyna breaks from the clinch.
McGill is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McGill closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McGill unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Muszyna prevents McGill from breaking the clinch.
Muszyna blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McGill drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from McGill.
McGill tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Muszyna takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Muszyna on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Muszyna taking a breather.
McGill missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGill wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bogie McGill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGill is looking to take this one to the mat.
Muszyna is defending well against a takedown attempt.
McGill's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGill throws a sloppy head kick
and Muszyna counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Muszyna throws a shot from downtown. McGill moves away and avoids it.
Muszyna connects with a looping right hand.
McGill throws a head kick that Muszyna semi-blocks.
Cechini Muszyna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muszyna throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGill sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGill tries to clinch but Muszyna moves away
and Muszyna counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGill lands with a thumping leg kick.
McGill tries to clinch but Muszyna moves away
letting Muszyna counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGill avoids the body shot from Muszyna.
McGill shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Muszyna as he jumps to the side.
McGill throws a series of punches but Muszyna moves out of range.
Muszyna takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Muszyna connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A slow jab from Muszyna misses its intended target.
Muszyna misses with a looping right.
Cechini Muszyna seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Muszyna lands a jab to the nose.
McGill tries to clinch there but Muszyna circles away.
McGill closes the distance and clinches.
McGill misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGill crunches a lovely knee into Muszyna's ribcage.
Muszyna gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McGill.
McGill goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Muszyna stops a takedown attempt from McGill.
Muszyna is looking to control McGill's arms but McGill gets an underhook and turns him. Now Muszyna has his back to the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGill tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGill tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Muszyna avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Muszyna throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McGill is trying to drag Muszyna to the mat but Muszyna just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
McGill is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cechini Muszyna will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Muszyna misses with a hook.
McGill doesn't manage to clinch there - Muszyna circles away.
Muszyna throws a hook but McGill avoids it easily.
McGill tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Muszyna defends well and McGill ends up having to push Muszyna into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
McGill is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Muszyna is defending well for now.
McGill tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Muszyna avoids it.
McGill has Muszyna pressed against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Muszyna.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Muszyna is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGill crunches a lovely knee into Muszyna's ribcage.
Muszyna on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McGill is looking to control Muszyna's arms but Muszyna gets an underhook and turns him. Now McGill has his back to the cage.
McGill throws a knee to the head but misses.
Muszyna being controlled against the cage.
Muszyna wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McGill has him pressed against the cage.
McGill is trying to force a seperation but Muszyna has the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGill looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McGill drops down looking for an ankle pick but Muszyna pulls his leg out and moves away.
McGill wants to clinch.
Muszyna blocks a jab.
Muszyna throws a leg kick but McGill moved away.
Jab from Muszyna.
McGill takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Muszyna works the jab nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Muszyna finds it's target.
McGill tries to clinch there but Muszyna circles away.
Bogie McGill is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGill tries to close the distance and clinch up but Muszyna swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Muszyna stuffs the takedown attempt from McGill. McGill gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bogie McGill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGill instigates a clinch.
Muszyna is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Muszyna prevents a takedown attempt there.
McGill landing knees to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Muszyna takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on Muszyna's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
McGill throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Muszyna blocks it with crossed arms.
McGill is looking to break free of the clinch but Muszyna has double underhooks.
Muszyna is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McGill lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Muszyna managing to block the knees to the body from McGill.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cechini Muszyna.
I think Muszyna 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Cechini Muszyna!
Cechini Muszyna decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Blundell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexandre Ferreira Da Serra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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215 lbs
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224 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ryan Blundell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexandre Ferreira Da Serra!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Columbo Gatti and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blundell throws a looping overhand right but Da Serra ducks down to avoid it.
Blundell scores with a crisp jab that stopped Da Serra in his tracks.
It looks like Alexandre Ferreira Da Serra has been cut.
Da Serra tries to clinch up.
Blundell throws an off balance right hand
and Da Serra counters with a single leg into guard. Blundell didn't expect that.
Blundell is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Da Serra postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Blundell is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Da Serra, into his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Da Serra working for a triangle but Blundell defends it easily.
Da Serra can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Blundell controls the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blundell wants to get up but he can't break Da Serra's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've been hearing good reports from Blundell'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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Blundell stands and steps away. Da Serra gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Blundell just misses with a punch to the body.
Blundell misses with a hook. Da Serra ducked under it nicely.
Da Serra shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Blundell but Blundell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Blundell lands a jab to Da Serra's midsection.
Blundell misses with a hook
and Da Serra counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Blundell!
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Da Serra is trying to get an arm triangle but Blundell is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blundell manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Blundell tries to get to full guard but Da Serra has control of the leg.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Da Serra is working for a kimura but Blundell is defending it quite comfortably.
Da Serra is looking for a kimura but Blundell is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Da Serra to get the leverage.
Da Serra is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Blundell still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Blundell has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Da Serra is not content to let Blundell control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blundell tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Da Serra is looking to reverse the position.
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 Ryan Blundell will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alexandre Ferreira Da Serra's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Blundell lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Blundell misses with a body shot.
Blundell stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Blundell swings widly with a right hand
and Da Serra counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Alexandre Ferreira Da Serra has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Da Serra postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Blundell is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Da Serra, into his guard.
Da Serra has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Blundell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Blundell sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Serra has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Blundell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Our spies down at at HARRY'S inform us that Da Serra has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Blundell stands and steps away. Da Serra gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blundell throws a lazy right hand but Da Serra sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blundell. Da Serra does a little dance to reset his feet.
Da Serra takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Blundell misses with a body shot.
Ryan Blundell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blundell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Da Serra.
Blundell lands with a right hand.
Da Serra wants to clinch up but Blundell keeps it at a distance.
Blundell with a jab.
Ryan Blundell is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blundell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Da Serra moves forwards but Blundell connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That has opened up Alexandre Ferreira Da Serra's cut even more.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blundell stuffs the takedown attempt from Da Serra. Da Serra gets slowly back to his feet.
Blundell stuffs the takedown.
Alexandre Ferreira Da Serra is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blundell looks to land a left hand but Da Serra moved out of range nicely.
Blundell scores with a jab to the jaw.
Da Serra is rocked!
Da Serra fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ryan Blundell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexandre Ferreira Da Serra.
Blundell digs a good body shot into Da Serra's ribs.
Da Serra keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blundell lands with a right hand.
Da Serra is still on wobbly legs! Can Blundell finish him?
Blundell looks to land a left hand but Da Serra moved out of range nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blundell throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Da Serra counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Blundell!
Da Serra seems to have recovered his senses.
Da Serra tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blundell is trying to get back to his feet.
Da Serra swings around for an armbar but Blundell sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Da Serra's guard.
Blundell trying to stand up but can't free himself from Da Serra's guard.
Da Serra looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Blundell stands and throws Da Serra's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Blundell dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexandre Ferreira Da Serra's cut.
That's time! Blundell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Blundell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Da Serra counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Blundell!
Da Serra tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Da Serra has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Da Serra has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Blundell is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Da Serra yanks on the arm and Blundell is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Da Serra.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alexandre Ferreira Da Serra!
Alexandre Ferreira Da Serra bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Osmo Keinänen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brick House (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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26
190 lbs
11 - 8 - 1 |
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185 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
11 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Osmo Keinänen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brick House!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Anthony Taglia and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
House sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
House lands a jab to the head.
House has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Keinänen.
Keinänen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and House is able to avoid easily.
No joy there for House, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Keinänen throws a leg kick but House moved away.
House swings for the body but Keinänen moves out of range.
Keinänen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from House.
Keinänen shoots in but House avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Keinänen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but House checks it well.
Nice takedown defense from House. No joy for Keinänen on that attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keinänen scores with a head kick.
A low kick from Keinänen is predictable there
and House cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Keinänen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
House throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Keinänen walks into a stiff left hand from House.
House keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Keinänen.
House uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Keinänen.
Keinänen throws a big shot that misses.
Keinänen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Keinänen connects with a crisp jab.
A head kick misses from Keinänen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
House slips a jab from Keinänen.
Keinänen moves out of range of the strikes.
House throws a jab but it's blocked by Keinänen.
A combination from House does no damage.
House thows a body kick. Keinänen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keinänen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from House.
Keinänen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Keinänen lands with a hook. House tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Osmo Keinänen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
House lands with a cross.
House avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
House's corner calls for a 1-2. House obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Keinänen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but House defends well and Keinänen ends up having to push House into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Osmo Keinänen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
House misses with a punch on the inside.
Keinänen tries to score a body lock takedown but House shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
House is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Keinänen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
House escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Keinänen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by House.
House misses with a wild combination.
Keinänen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
House fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Keinänen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
House changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
House misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keinänen.
House uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Keinänen.
Keinänen slips under a jab.
Keinänen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Keinänen lands with a straight right. House didn't see that one coming.
House keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Keinänen.
Keinänen connects with a good right hand that stumbles House. House circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brick House will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
House ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
House jabbing away but nothing is landing.
House misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
House misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Keinänen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but House manages to avoid it.
Keinänen scores with a jab to the head.
Brick House seems to be getting the better of the standup.
House fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Keinänen on the side of the head.
House leaves Keinänen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Keinänen throws a sloppy head kick
and House counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
House rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Keinänen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Keinänen throws a low kick but it's checked well by House.
That's one minute gone in the round.
House misses with a straight right.
Keinänen misses with a looping right.
Keinänen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
House uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Keinänen.
Nice straight punches there by Keinänen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Keinänen.
Keinänen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Keinänen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Brick House is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
House throws a hook but Keinänen avoids it easily.
Brick House is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Keinänen tries for a takedown but House sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keinänen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Keinänen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching House on his heels. He'll look to pass House's guard now, I'm sure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Keinänen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
House looking to control but Keinänen passes into half guard.
Keinänen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but House does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
House is trying to stand up here but Keinänen is controlling him well.
Keinänen is taking a breather. House says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
House is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keinänen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Keinänen passes to full mount!
Keinänen looking to control and managing it successfully.
House is squirming around, avoiding Keinänen's attempts to control the action.
House working to try and regain half guard.
Keinänen controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keinänen wants to control the pace but House is squirming around nicely.
House is trying to escape the mount.
Keinänen working House over with strikes here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if House can do anything to dispel that myth.
Keinänen with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Keinänen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Keinänen breaks from House's wrist control and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Osmo Keinänen dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
House lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Keinänen circles away quickly and effectively.
House looks to land a combination. Keinänen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Keinänen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Keinänen gets a clinch.
Keinänen ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Keinänen no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Keinänen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. House defends it easily.
Keinänen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
House is looking to stand up but Keinänen won't let him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
House stopping the sweep attempt from Keinänen.
Keinänen is looking for a triangle but House pushes his legs off easily.
House is looking to stand up but Keinänen won't let him.
Keinänen manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Keinänen landing strikes from the mount and House is in trouble!
House really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Keinänen. 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.
House is trying desperately to improve position.
Keinänen landing strikes, looking to finish!
Keinänen lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Keinänen lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
House is rocked!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Keinänen cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
House is still in real trouble! Can Keinänen finish him?
Keinänen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Keinänen loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have House scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Keinänen land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Keinänen stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Osmo Keinänen!
Osmo Keinänen managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Untouchable Fight Nutrition Q160 $125, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Scott Gouken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaheli Sonni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sonni has chosen Chica as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Kaheli Sonni acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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26
181 lbs
15 - 8 - 1 |
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185 lbs
16 - 11 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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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
15 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Scott Gouken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kaheli Sonni!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Franklyn Lucas and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body kick from Sonni.
We've been told by Gouken's head coaches at Predator Training Center (9 Elite Coaches) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sonni lands a nice shot that snaps Gouken's head back.
Gouken throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sonni checks a leg kick.
Gouken's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sonni connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gouken scrambles back to his feet.
Sonni lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gouken chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sonni can pounce on him.
Gouken closes the distance and clinches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sonni - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sonni ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sonni no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Sonni tries to land a sweep but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gouken trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gouken throwing strikes from guard but Sonni blocks nicely.
Sonni is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sonni looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gouken preventing the sweep.
Gouken wants to stand but Sonni is controlling his posture from full guard.
Sonni 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.
Gouken trying to control the position from guard on top but Sonni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sonni working for a triangle but Gouken defends it easily.
Sonni being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sonni is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gouken trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gouken throws a big right hand that misses.
Gouken landing with the ground and pound.
Sonni working for a triangle but Gouken defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sonni wants to sweep here but Gouken controlling him for the moment.
Gouken tries to free his leg and advance position but Sonni is retaining full guard.
Gouken got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sonni has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gouken has managed to get both his arms back between Sonni's legs - danger averted.
Gouken pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sonni is keeping the position for now.
Gouken content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gouken throws a big elbow that misses.
Gouken trying to control but Sonni is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gouken throws an elbow that misses. Sonni uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gouken's guard. Nice move by Sonni!
Sonni preventing the sweep.
Sonni passes Gouken's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gouken tries to get to full guard but Sonni has control of the leg.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gouken is trying to stand back up but Sonni is controlling him
Sonni content to control rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaheli Sonni dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sonni lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gouken gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sonni looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sonni trying to control the position from guard on top but Gouken is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sonni slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gouken is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Sonni has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonni slows the pace down.
Sonni wants to take a breather but Gouken manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Sonni.
Sonni is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sonni trying to control but Gouken is working from the bottom.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Kaheli Sonni wasn't active enough on the ground.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sonni.
A jab from Sonni does it's job there.
Sonni lands a nice looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gouken has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sonni.
Gouken fails with a takedown attempt.
Sonni throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sonni darts in looking for a takedown but Gouken gets double underhooks and turns Sonni into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sonni is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Gouken lands with a light punch inside.
Gouken misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gouken looking for a takedown.
Sonni pulls guard effortlessly.
Sonni is trying to keep Gouken in close.
Gouken trying to control the position from guard on top but Sonni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sonni is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sonni has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gouken can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sonni is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Gouken frees his head nicely. Oh but Sonni has switched to an armbar! Gouken is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Kaheli Sonni!
Kaheli Sonni 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Dirt McGirt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and El Jewpacabra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGirt comes to the cage accompanied by Kuba Knap - Zbyt dziabnięty. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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172 lbs
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177 lbs
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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
10 - 7 - 2, fighting out of New York, Dirt McGirt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, El Jewpacabra!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Russell Pearce and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGirt fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jewpacabra checks it well.
Jewpacabra tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McGirt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McGirt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've been informed that Jewpacabra has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Jewpacabra tries to close the distance and clinch but McGirt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jewpacabra avoids the body shot from McGirt.
El Jewpacabra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGirt throws a hook but Jewpacabra blocks it.
A swing and a miss from McGirt.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGirt. Jewpacabra does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from McGirt misses the target.
Jewpacabra connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
An inside leg kick lands from Jewpacabra.
Jewpacabra waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGirt.
Jewpacabra steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGirt.
McGirt throws a low kick, looking for Jewpacabra's leg but Jewpacabra calmly moves out of range.
Jewpacabra misses the jab.
McGirt swings for the body but Jewpacabra moves out of range.
McGirt is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jewpacabra closes the distance and clinches.
McGirt is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jewpacabra is keeping busy.
Jewpacabra pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
McGirt lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by McGirt.
Jewpacabra lands an elbow just above McGirt 's eye.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jewpacabra creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McGirt misses with the head strike.
McGirt controlling the action here for a moment.
McGirt working aggressively here.
McGirt lands a hook that snaps the head of Jewpacabra backwards.
McGirt on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McGirt on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McGirt tries to work over Jewpacabra's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGirt on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McGirt scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jewpacabra scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGirt has a couple of punches blocked by Jewpacabra.
McGirt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McGirt misses with the head strike.
McGirt stalling in the clinch but Jewpacabra improves position.
Jewpacabra softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McGirt gets through Jewpacabra's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McGirt is leaning against Jewpacabra and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jewpacabra misses with an elbow strike.
A short right from Jewpacabra.
Jewpacabra is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McGirt is keeping busy.
Jewpacabra unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jewpacabra lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jewpacabra tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McGirt avoids it.
Jewpacabra blocking some punches.
McGirt breaks the clinch.
McGirt thows a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGirt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jewpacabra moves away.
McGirt tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McGirt misses the body punch
and Jewpacabra connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jab, jab by Jewpacabra - just one landing.
Jewpacabra wants to clinch.
Jewpacabra avoids a kick to the body.
Jewpacabra lands a jab to the head.
Jewpacabra with a nice cross.
McGirt missing with a left hand there. Jewpacabra was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jewpacabra throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jewpacabra uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jewpacabra is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jewpacabra missing with a left hand there. McGirt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jewpacabra tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGirt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A good leg kick by Jewpacabra.
McGirt avoids a kick to the body.
Jewpacabra avoids the body shot from McGirt.
Jewpacabra tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McGirt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McGirt keeps the fight on the outside.
McGirt lands with a kick to the ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jewpacabra lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jewpacabra shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. McGirt eats them both and turns towards Jewpacabra to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jewpacabra connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jewpacabra takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jewpacabra pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jewpacabra throws a sloppy head kick and McGirt moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
El Jewpacabra dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jewpacabra fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jewpacabra looks to land a right hand but McGirt moved out of range.
Jewpacabra moves in looking to clinch but McGirt pushes him off.
McGirt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jewpacabra.
Jewpacabra is looking to clinch.
Jewpacabra lands with a cross.
McGirt checks a low kick from Jewpacabra.
Jewpacabra swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGirt scoring well with a low kick there.
Jewpacabra bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jewpacabra keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGirt.
Jewpacabra ducks under a wild hook from McGirt.
Jewpacabra defending well as McGirt loads up on a big left hand.
A slow jab from McGirt misses its intended target.
El Jewpacabra seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jewpacabra throws the kick towards the body but McGirt avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGirt throws a body punch but Jewpacabra moves out of range.
McGirt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jewpacabra fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jewpacabra scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jewpacabra tries to clinch but McGirt moves out of range.
McGirt throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jewpacabra shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. McGirt eats them both and turns towards Jewpacabra to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
McGirt misses the shot to the body.
McGirt blocks the body kick.
Jewpacabra is looking to clinch but McGirt is avoiding it.
McGirt takes a swing at Jewpacabra's ribcage but misses.
McGirt misses with a looping right.
Jewpacabra uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGirt.
Jewpacabra throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGirt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jewpacabra throws a hook but McGirt avoids it easily.
McGirt is looking to wear down Jewpacabra with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jewpacabra tries to clinch up but McGirt circles away and keeps his distance.
Jewpacabra checks a low kick from McGirt.
A solid body kick from Jewpacabra.
McGirt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jewpacabra is out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jewpacabra looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jewpacabra throws the kick towards the body but McGirt avoids it.
McGirt has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jewpacabra.
McGirt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jewpacabra looks to land a body kick but McGirt moved away.
McGirt pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jewpacabra bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McGirt walks into a stiff left hand from Jewpacabra.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGirt thows a body kick. Jewpacabra tries to catch it but that hurt him.
McGirt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jewpacabra.
Jewpacabra misses with a straight right.
McGirt throws a right hand that misses
and McGirt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jewpacabra fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McGirt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jewpacabra wants to clinch up but McGirt keeps it at a distance.
McGirt lands with a cross.
McGirt ducks under a wild hook from Jewpacabra.
McGirt lands an overhand right.
Jewpacabra connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McGirt momentarily.
Nice cross by Jewpacabra.
Jewpacabra avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A clash of legs there as McGirt blocks the low kick.
Jewpacabra just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGirt misses with a low kick as Jewpacabra jumps back.
McGirt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jewpacabra.
McGirt digs a good hook to Jewpacabra's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jewpacabra moves in looking to clinch but McGirt pushes him off.
McGirt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGirt attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jewpacabra has McGirt up against the cage in a clinch.
A short body shot lands from McGirt as the two fighters clinch.
McGirt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jewpacabra backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGirt throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jewpacabra keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McGirt's efforts to push away.
Jewpacabra tries a knee to the head but McGirt blocks it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jewpacabra throws an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but El Jewpacabra will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
McGirt walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jewpacabra.
McGirt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jewpacabra tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGirt was well out of range. Poor timing from Jewpacabra.
McGirt swings for the body but Jewpacabra moves out of range.
Jewpacabra darts in trying to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
McGirt throws a solid leg kick but Jewpacabra takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McGirt.
Jewpacabra looks to throw the jab but McGirt is out of range.
McGirt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jewpacabra manages to avoid it.
McGirt slips a straight right by Jewpacabra.
Jewpacabra misses with a wild combination.
Jewpacabra misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jewpacabra lands a leg kick that knocks McGirt off balance momentarily.
Jewpacabra tries to clinch but McGirt is having none of it.
A jab from McGirt finds it's way through Jewpacabra's defenses.
McGirt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jewpacabra can pounce on him.
Jewpacabra avoids the body shot from McGirt.
Jewpacabra throws a leg kick
and McGirt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGirt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McGirt takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jewpacabra throws a right and a left that both miss.
Good exchange - Jewpacabra coming out on top.
Jewpacabra has managed to clinch.
McGirt avoids the elbow strike from Jewpacabra, against the cage.
Jewpacabra with a knee to the head.
Jewpacabra is trying to stall.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGirt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGirt throws a head punch that misses.
McGirt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McGirt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McGirt lands with a left to the head.
McGirt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jewpacabra is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McGirt is defending well for now.
A shot in the inside from McGirt.
Jewpacabra is rocked!
McGirt swings wildly with an uppercut but Jewpacabra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jewpacabra is still on wobbly legs! Can McGirt finish him?
McGirt pushes off an throws an elbow but Jewpacabra leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jewpacabra blocking some punches.
McGirt has a couple of punches blocked by Jewpacabra.
McGirt misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from McGirt as the two fighters clinch.
McGirt throws a punch but it's blocked by Jewpacabra.
McGirt pushes off an throws an elbow but Jewpacabra leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
McGirt throws a punch but it's blocked by Jewpacabra.
Jewpacabra with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McGirt dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
McGirt avoids a wild elbow strike from Jewpacabra.
Jewpacabra blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGirt works on Jewpacabra's body with a couple of short punches.
McGirt blocking some punches.
Jewpacabra looking to slow down the pace here.
McGirt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jewpacabra blocks an uppercut.
McGirt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGirt has a couple of punches blocked by Jewpacabra.
McGirt throws a head punch that misses.
McGirt throws a punch but it's blocked by Jewpacabra.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jewpacabra.
A head punch on the inside from McGirt fails to land.
Jewpacabra blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from McGirt fails to land.
McGirt swings wildly with an uppercut but Jewpacabra uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGirt has a couple of punches blocked by Jewpacabra.
McGirt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGirt throws a head punch that misses.
McGirt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGirt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGirt steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Jewpacabra is out on his feet! McGirt sets himself and nearly takes Jewpacabra's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dirt McGirt!
In his post fight interview, Dirt McGirt started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Garrett Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Gavin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Garrett Ferguson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tommy Gavin!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Reed Andrews and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferguson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gavin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ferguson avoids the body shot from Gavin.
Gavin lands with a cross.
Gavin misses with a looping right.
Gavin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ferguson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gavin.
Gavin throws a leg kick but Ferguson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ferguson throws a low kick, looking for Gavin's leg but Gavin calmly moves out of range.
Gavin's coach down at MMA Warrior (1000$ / 15 Elite Coaches) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Gavin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Ferguson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gavin scores with a hook to the body. Ferguson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ferguson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ferguson throws a leg kick
and Gavin counters with a shoot takedown. Ferguson fights it but they end up in guard.
Gavin advances position into side control!
Gavin in side control, throwing shots but Ferguson defends.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferguson is not content to let Gavin control the position.
Ferguson struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gavin is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ferguson's coaches at The Sweat Lodge 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferguson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gavin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ferguson keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Ferguson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ferguson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Ferguson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gavin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ferguson keeps working.
Ferguson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gavin trying to control the action but Ferguson is working from the bottom.
Ferguson tries to buck Gavin off but Gavin is having none of it.
Gavin tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson is trying to control Gavin's posture but Gavin avoids it.
Gavin tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ferguson's legs.
Gavin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ferguson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ferguson manages to get back to half guard.
Ferguson wants to get back to full guard.
Gavin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ferguson is trying to control but can't.
Ferguson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gavin postures up.
Ferguson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ferguson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Gavin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ferguson controlling his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gavin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tommy Gavin will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ferguson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ferguson is looking to land body kicks.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ferguson checks a leg kick.
Gavin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ferguson was well out of range. Poor timing from Gavin.
Ferguson misses with a head kick.
Gavin gets the takedown into side control.
Ferguson tries to buck Gavin off but Gavin is having none of it.
Gavin working the body and head with strikes.
Gavin trying to control the action but Ferguson is working from the bottom.
Ferguson tries to improve position but can't.
Ferguson is not content to let Gavin control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gavin laying and praying for a moment but Ferguson takes advantage and regains half guard.
Gavin lands with a punch from half guard.
Gavin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ferguson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ferguson wants to control but Gavin passes into side.
Ferguson is looking for a sweep.
Gavin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ferguson tries to bench press Gavin off him but Gavin keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ground and pound from Gavin.
Ferguson is looking to improve his position.
Ferguson trying to get back to full guard but Gavin takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Gavin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ferguson is looking to get to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gavin landing shots from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gavin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gavin unloading with bombs!
Ferguson tries to reverse the position but Gavin maintains control.
Gavin cracks Ferguson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Gavin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gavin fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Ferguson is looking to get to half guard.
Gavin controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson taking shots to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferguson working to try and regain half guard.
Gavin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ferguson is trying to escape the mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gavin looking to control but Ferguson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Gavin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Good work by Ferguson as he checks the leg kick.
Gavin throws out a leg kick but Ferguson moves out of range and Gavin only half commits.
Gavin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ferguson throws a leg kick but Gavin checks it.
Ferguson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gavin circles away quickly and effectively.
Gavin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ferguson checks it well.
A good leg kick by Gavin.
Gavin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Gavin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gavin keeps Ferguson at a distance using the push kick.
Ferguson moves in looking to clinch but Gavin pushes him off.
Ferguson is looking to clinch but Gavin is avoiding it.
Ferguson closes the distance and clinches.
Ferguson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gavin throws a head punch that misses.
Gavin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gavin turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Gavin manages to end up in side control.
Tommy Gavin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gavin trying to control the position but Ferguson is working away.
Ferguson regains half guard.
Gavin is trying to control the action in half guard but Ferguson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gavin is looking to advance position but Ferguson won't allow it.
Ferguson moves into full guard.
Gavin won't allow Ferguson to sweep him here.
Gavin trying to control but Ferguson is working from the bottom.
Gavin tries to free his leg and advance position but Ferguson is retaining full guard.
Garrett Ferguson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gavin preventing the sweep.
Gavin trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferguson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gavin lands a couple of digs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferguson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gavin defends well.
Ferguson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Gavin!
Ferguson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gavin tries to reverse the position but Ferguson maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gavin is still trying to improve position.
Ferguson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gavin is looking to escape.
Gavin gets back to half guard.
Gavin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ferguson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ferguson's back!
Gavin gets his hands free as Ferguson looks to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferguson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Ferguson tries to escape but Gavin has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gavin is controlling the position but Ferguson somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Ferguson is looking to improve his position.
Gavin is keen to just control but Ferguson is a slippery customer.
Ferguson is trying to control but can't.
Ferguson is holding on to half guard well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ferguson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ferguson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gavin trying to control but Ferguson is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tommy Gavin.
Well Gavin has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Gavin!
An out of breath Tommy Gavin 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Natsu Dragneel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bradley Henson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Natsu Dragneel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bradley Henson!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Columbo Gatti and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dragneel throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Henson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
It looks like Bradley Henson has been cut.
Dragneel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dragneel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Henson.
Henson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dragneel walks into a jab.
Henson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dragneel as he jumps to the side.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Henson misses the target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dragneel.
Nice cross by Henson.
Henson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dragneel counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Henson thinking.
Henson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Henson throws a lazy uppercut
and Dragneel counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Dragneel misses with a few strikes there.
Dragneel seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Henson misses with a hook to the body
and Dragneel counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henson thows a body shot but no joy.
Henson misses with a looping left.
Crunch! Dragneel slams his shin into Henson's torso.
Dragneel pushes Henson away with a front kick.
Henson looks winded!
Dragneel throws a head kick that misses.
Henson throws a poor cross that misses
and Dragneel counters with an outside leg kick.
Dragneel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Henson.
Henson misses with a straight right.
Henson thows a body shot but no joy.
Henson misses with a hook. Dragneel ducked under it nicely.
A good leg kick by Dragneel.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Henson blocks a head kick by Dragneel.
Henson connects with a body shot that sends Dragneel's belly button to the back.
Dragneel looks for the body kick but Henson saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragneel throws a leg kick which misses Henson's front leg but catches the back leg as Henson tries to avoid it.
Henson misses with an uppercut
and Dragneel counters with a stiff right hand.
Dragneel cracks the inside of Henson's front leg.
Henson misses with a looping left.
Dragneel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dragneel misses with a head kick.
Henson tries to clinch
and Dragneel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Henson misses with a hook
and Dragneel makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Dragneel throws the kick towards the body but Henson avoids it.
Henson dives in and grabs Dragneel's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dragneel pushes down on Henson's head and hops out.
Henson loads up on a big right hand but Dragneel slips the punch.
Henson jabs Dragneel right on the nose. Dragneel blinks but takes it well.
Henson wants to clinch
and Dragneel counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A slow jab from Henson misses its intended target.
A telegraphed right hand from Henson misses the target.
Henson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dragneel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dragneel lands a jab to the head.
Dragneel lands a front kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Henson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A swing and a miss from Henson.
Dragneel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Henson looks to land a left hand but Dragneel moved out of range nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Henson lands a nice looking body shot.
Natsu Dragneel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dragneel staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henson fails with a takedown attempt.
Natsu Dragneel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bradley Henson.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dragneel.
Dragneel cracks Henson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bradley Henson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dragneel lands a lovely overhand right.
A solid body kick from Dragneel.
Dragneel cracks Henson with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Henson falls to his knees and Dragneel 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 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Natsu Dragneel!
A victorious Natsu Dragneel thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aldo Magetsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jami Balkan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aldo Magetsu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jami Balkan!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Reed Andrews and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balkan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magetsu is looking to land body kicks.
Balkan lunges at Magetsu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Magetsu's hand.
Magetsu throws a leg kick but Balkan sees it coming and moves out of range.
Magetsu lunges at Balkan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Balkan's hand.
Balkan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magetsu.
Balkan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Balkan throws a hook but Magetsu blocks it.
Balkan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Magetsu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Balkan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A thudding body kick lands there by Magetsu!
Magetsu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Balkan under the eye.
Magetsu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Balkan.
Magetsu throws a jab when Balkan was well out of range.
Balkan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Magetsu.
We've been told by Magetsu's head coaches at Kebab House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Balkan missing with a left hand there. Magetsu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Balkan throws a leg kick but Magetsu sees it coming and moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Magetsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balkan misses with a kick to the body.
Magetsu avoids a kick to the body.
Magetsu moves out of range of the strikes.
Balkan throws a leg kick but Magetsu sees it coming and moves out of range.
Balkan tests Magetsu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Balkan throws a big shot that misses.
Magetsu lands a jab to the head.
Magetsu misses with a body shot.
Balkan slips under a jab from Magetsu.
Magetsu thows a left - swing and a miss!
A clash of legs there as Balkan blocks the low kick.
Magetsu misses with a hook.
Balkan connects with a leg kick. Magetsu looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Magetsu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Balkan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magetsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magetsu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Balkan sizes up Magetsu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Balkan looks for the body kick but Magetsu saw that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Balkan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Balkan misses with a low kick.
Balkan looks to score with a jab to the body but Magetsu is just out of range.
Balkan looks to land a combination but Magetsu avoids it well.
Balkan scores with a decent looking hook.
Magetsu tried to score with a low kick but Balkan checks it.
Magetsu lands a body shot.
Balkan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Balkan moves out of range of the strikes.
Balkan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Balkan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Balkan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Balkan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Balkan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magetsu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Balkan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Magetsu blocks a leg kick.
Balkan throws a body punch but Magetsu moves out of range.
Magetsu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Magetsu slips under a jab from Balkan.
Balkan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Balkan, right into the meat.
Balkan throws out a loose jab but Magetsu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Magetsu.
Magetsu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Balkan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Magetsu. Magetsu obviously looking to wear him down.
Magetsu moves away from the strike by Balkan.
Balkan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Balkan motions for Magetsu to come forward. Balkan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Magetsu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Magetsu finds it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magetsu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Balkan momentarily.
Balkan lands with a nice body punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Balkan. Magetsu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Magetsu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Balkan throws out the jab.
Balkan cracks the inside of Magetsu's front leg.
Balkan takes a swing at Magetsu's ribcage but misses.
Balkan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice uppercut there from Magetsu.
Magetsu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Balkan has time to react.
Magetsu throws a push kick but Balkan slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Magetsu takes one to the chin there.
Magetsu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Balkan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd cheers as Magetsu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Balkan doesn't seem phased though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jami Balkan will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Magetsu lands a nice looking kick to the body. Balkan takes a step back to recover.
Magetsu throws a low kick but Balkan avoids it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Magetsu.
Jami Balkan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Balkan swings widly with a right hand
and Magetsu counters with a stiff right hand.
That kick from Balkan tenderised Magetsu's leg. Magetsu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Balkan lands a nice shot to the body.
Magetsu checks a low kick from Balkan.
Magetsu needs to keep his hands up - Balkan had a free shot at his head there.
Magetsu is looking to land body kicks.
Magetsu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Balkan blocks a head kick by Magetsu.
Balkan misses with a body shot.
Balkan missing with a left hand there. Magetsu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Balkan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Magetsu finds it's way round the side to connect with Balkan's head.
Magetsu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Balkan throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Magetsu.
Balkan throws a hook to the side of Magetsu's head but Magetsu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Magetsu misses with a body kick.
Balkan throws a shot from downtown. Magetsu moves away and avoids it.
Magetsu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Balkan looks to score with a jab to the body but Magetsu is just out of range.
Balkan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Balkan throws an off balance right hand
and Magetsu counters with a straight right hand.
Magetsu misses the shot to the body.
Balkan catches Magetsu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Magetsu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Balkan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Magetsu.
Magetsu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Magetsu cracks the inside of Balkan's front leg.
Balkan moves away from the strike by Magetsu.
Magetsu throws a leg kick but Balkan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balkan scores with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd cheers as Balkan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Magetsu doesn't seem phased though.
Balkan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Balkan connects with a solid leg kick.
Balkan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Balkan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Magetsu is out of range and Balkan settles back down.
A jab from Balkan misses.
A low kick from Balkan is predictable there
and Balkan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Balkan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Balkan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Magetsu. Magetsu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Balkan 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.
Magetsu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Balkan.
Magetsu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Magetsu lands a leg kick that knocks Balkan off balance momentarily.
Magetsu moves out of range as Balkan strikes.
Balkan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magetsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magetsu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Balkan loads up on a big right hand but Magetsu slips the punch.
Balkan tries to land a body kick
and Magetsu counters with an inside leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Balkan finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Balkan lets loose with a powerful body kick. Magetsu will feel that in the morning.
Balkan slips under a jab from Magetsu.
Balkan misses with a hook. Magetsu ducked under it nicely.
Magetsu throws a body kick that misses.
Magetsu throws a big shot that misses.
Magetsu throws a hook but Balkan avoids it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Magetsu, as that shot connected.
Magetsu defending well as Balkan loads up on a big left hand.
Magetsu misses with an uppercut.
Balkan scores with a nice body kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Balkan throws a front kick that sends Magetsu stumbling back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magetsu takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Balkan throws out a leg kick but Magetsu moves out of range and Balkan only half commits.
Balkan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Magetsu's head backwards.
Magetsu is rocked!
Balkan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Oh Magetsu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Magetsu walks straight into a right hand from Balkan - that's dropped him! Balkan jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Magetsu from any more punishment! Magetsu complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jami Balkan!
Jami Balkan is the new featherweight champion!
Jami Balkan thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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