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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Logan Sackett (ranked 13717 p4p, 626 weight class) and Brandon Stark (ranked 17600 p4p, 613 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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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Logan Sackett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brandon Stark!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sackett tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stark paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sackett moves in looking to clinch but Stark pushes him off.
Sackett moves into range and clinches up with Stark.
Stark ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Stark no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Sackett throwing strikes but missing.
Sackett postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sackett missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sackett postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sackett scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sackett with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sackett is looking to work some ground and pound but Stark has wrist control.
Sackett scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark working a defensive guard here.
Sackett throws an elbow that misses. Stark uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sackett's guard. Nice move by Stark!
Stark thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Stark pushes down on Sackett's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackett tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Stark is trying to work for a kimura but Sackett is defending well.
Sackett is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
Stark trying to control the pace.
Sackett misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Sackett throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Stark missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sackett flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sackett throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sackett tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Stark slows the pace down in half guard.
Stark blocks the strikes from Sackett.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sackett punching from the bottom.
Sackett misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Stark works his way into side control.
Sackett is not content to let Stark control the position.
Sackett misses with a strike from the bottom.
Sackett is looking for a sweep.
Sackett tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Stark taking a breather here.
Sackett gets back to half guard.
Sackett tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Stark wants to pass to mount but Sackett is defending the position.
Stark seems to be working for a kimura but Sackett defends the submission attempt.
Stark is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett wants to improve his position but Stark is controlling well.
Stark landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
My spies in Touch Of Death Combat Academy inform me that Stark has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Stark is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sackett is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sackett works his way to full guard. Good work.
Stark working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Stark is looking to work some ground and pound but Sackett has wrist control.
Stark controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sackett throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Sackett throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Stark trying to control the position from guard on top but Sackett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stark lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sackett throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Sackett tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sackett trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sackett tries to strike from the bottom.
Sackett keeping moving, preventing Stark from controlling successfully.
Sackett doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Stark wants to control from the top but Sackett keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sackett tries to clinch there but Stark circles away.
Logan Sackett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sackett clinches up against the cage.
Stark blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stark tries a knee to the head but Sackett blocks it.
Sackett misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Sackett.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sackett.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brandon Stark will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sackett tries to clinch up.
Stark shapes to counter with a head kick.
Sackett wants to clinch but Stark slips to the side
and Stark cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stark closes the distance and pushes Sackett back into the cage.
Stark blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stark is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sackett is keeping busy.
Stark blocks an uppercut.
Stark drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sackett gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stark.
Sackett swings wildly with an uppercut but Stark uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett misses with the head strike.
Sackett misses with a punch on the inside.
Sackett misses with the head strike.
Sackett lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stark backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Sackett fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stark pushes Sackett back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sackett throws a head punch that misses.
Stark jumps guard but Sackett stands there with Stark around his waist. Stark gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Logan Sackett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Stark.
Sackett managing to block the knees to the body from Stark.
Stark tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sackett just stands there and leans against the cage.
Logan Sackett has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stark trying to stall but Sackett improves his position.
Stark has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sackett is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sackett throws a punch but it's blocked by Stark.
Stark blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stark.
Stark blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sackett.
Stark pulls guard successfully.
Stark has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stark wants to sweep but no luck.
Stark preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sackett working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stark is trying to keep Sackett in close.
Sackett throws a strike but Stark rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Sackett keeping moving, preventing Stark from controlling successfully.
Sackett keeping full guard, as Stark tries to pass.
Stark trying to control the position from guard on top but Sackett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sackett trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sackett throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Sackett lands some strikes from the bottom.
Sackett striking off his back but it's not causing Stark any problems.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Stark distracts Sackett with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sackett manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stark manages to get himself to full guard.
Stark looking for a guillotine here but Sackett defends easily.
Stark 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.
Stark trying to keep a closed guard but Sackett is proving a slippery customer.
Stark throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sackett missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stark controls Sackett momentarily but Sackett frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stark 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.
Sackett with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sackett throwing strikes from guard but Stark blocks nicely.
Stark has control of Sackett's left arm, preventing Sackett from doing any damage.
Stark avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stark looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stark is trying to control the position but Sackett postures up.
Stark looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sackett is one step ahead there.
Sackett working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Stark's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sackett makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sackett lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Logan Sackett dominated that second round.
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.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Stark - that will leave a mark!
The fight stays on the outside here - Sackett looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sackett tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stark manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stark avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sackett tries to clinch there but Stark circles away.
Sackett tries to clinch
and Stark cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sackett is looking to clinch but Stark is avoiding it.
Sackett tries to clinch but Stark moves out of range.
Stark appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sackett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sackett tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stark manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sackett tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stark manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sackett gets a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stark.
Stark ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Stark no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Brandon Stark has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stark has his foot on Sackett's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sackett works his way back into a safe position though.
Sackett passes Stark's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stark gets full guard.
Stark escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sackett gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sackett postures up and lands a big shot to Stark's brow.
Sackett works over Stark with some ground and pound from guard.
Sackett throwing strikes but missing.
Sackett avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sackett stopping the sweep attempt from Stark.
Stark is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sackett is aware though and is defending well.
Sackett content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Stark is rocked!
Stark takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sackett loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stark is still in real trouble! Can Sackett finish him?
Sackett postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sackett missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sackett postures up and lands a big shot to Stark's brow.
Sackett landing some decent shots from guard.
Sackett gets to his feet and stands over Stark, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Stark felt that one! Sackett unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Stark from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Logan Sackett!
A relieved looking Logan Sackett thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Nilsen (ranked 2359 p4p, 315 weight class) and Mr Joker (ranked 3836 p4p, 467 weight class). Joker has chosen The Jester of Genocide - Travis Scott as his entrance music. Mr Joker acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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185 lbs
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205 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dennis Nilsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mr Joker!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've been informed that Joker 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.
Nilsen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Joker after a bit of a struggle.
Nilsen wants a takedown.
Joker is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Joker tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nilsen looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dennis Nilsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nilsen is trying to break free.
Joker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nilsen's elbow.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Nilsen.
Nilsen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Joker just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nilsen turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Nilsen manages to end up in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nilsen is looking to take a break and control but Joker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nilsen controlling the position.
Joker is looking for a sweep.
We've been hearing that Nilsen has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Nilsen tries for a kimura but Joker is defending well.
Joker is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Joker manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Joker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nilsen moves into full guard.
Nilsen 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.
Joker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nilsen holds on and takes a little breather.
Nilsen controls Joker momentarily but Joker frees himself.
Nilsen is pulling down on Joker's head to control his posture.
Joker cracks Nilsen with a solid left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nilsen pulls Joker in close to his closed guard and prevents Joker from doing any damage or advancing position.
Joker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nilsen working a defensive guard here.
Nilsen keeping full guard, as Joker tries to pass.
Joker landing with the ground and pound.
Joker trying to control the position from guard on top but Nilsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Joker is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Nilsen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nilsen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nilsen throws a front kick aimed at Joker's knee but Joker avoids it well.
Nilsen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nilsen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nilsen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Joker avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Joker dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nilsen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Joker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nilsen somewhat.
Nilsen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Joker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A jab lands there for Nilsen.
Joker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Joker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Joker rushes Nilsen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Joker jumps into guard, dragging Nilsen to the mat.
Nilsen looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nilsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Joker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nilsen passes Joker's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joker is positioning himself well to prevent Nilsen advancing to mount.
Nilsen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Joker has managed to free his arm - good work.
Joker wants to sweep but Nilsen has passed to side control!
Joker tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Nilsen presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Nilsen throwing strikes but Joker recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Nilsen wants to free his trapped foot but Joker is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mr Joker has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nilsen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Joker keeps working.
Joker wants to get back to his feet.
Nilsen uses his free foot to push down on Joker's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Joker.
Joker is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nilsen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Joker is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joker sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Joker wants to get back to his feet.
Nilsen is pressing down on Joker's thigh, looking to free his foot. Joker is holding on for now.
Nilsen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Joker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Joker wants to get back to his feet.
Joker is in trouble now - Nilsen has advanced to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nilsen content just to control the position here.
Nilsen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nilsen avoids the attempt from Joker to control.
Nilsen content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nilsen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Joker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dennis Nilsen 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. 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.
Joker tries to clinch there but Nilsen circles away.
Nilsen fails with the takedown.
Nilsen drives through with a takedown into Joker's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Joker keeping full guard, as Nilsen tries to pass.
Joker is trying to control the position but Nilsen postures up.
Nilsen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nilsen wants to control from the top but Joker keeps moving.
Nilsen is pushing down on Joker's leg trying to pass to half guard. Joker is fighting to maintain full guard but Nilsen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nilsen trying to pass the guard but Joker defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nilsen is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Nilsen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nilsen trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Joker manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Nilsen working a defensive guard here.
Nilsen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Joker's guard.
Joker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joker keeping full guard, as Nilsen tries to pass.
Nilsen is looking to advance position but Joker has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Joker controlling his opponent.
Nilsen tries to hold on but Joker pushes him away.
Joker lands a couple of good shots and Nilsen has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
It looks like Dennis Nilsen has been cut.
Joker struggling to keep hold of the position.
Nilsen covers up after that shot from Joker.
Nilsen trying to control but not successfully.
Nilsen is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Joker gets his way!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joker throwing sloppy strikes.
Nilsen is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Joker missing with strikes from the back.
Joker is looking to control Nilsen but Nilsen is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Nilsen is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Joker gets his way!
Joker trying to control momentarily.
I really don't envy Nilsen right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joker throwing sloppy strikes.
Nilsen rolls, trying to escape but Joker keeps control of the position.
Joker avoiding Nilsen 's attempts to control his hands.
Joker scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Nilsen is looking for a way out.
Joker is hanging on to Nilsen's back as he tries to escape.
Joker doesn't have the hooks in and Nilsen manages to turn into his guard.
Nilsen throws an elbow that misses. Joker uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nilsen's guard. Nice move by Joker!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nilsen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Joker stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Nilsen throws up his legs and catches Joker in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Joker tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Nilsen! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dennis Nilsen!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Dennis Nilsen waved his t-shirt featuring Red Light Coffeeshop's logo in front of the cameras.
In defeat, Mr Joker stepped up to the mic, saying 'HahaHAAhaaHha haHAhahaHA haha ha Hahaaha ha ha... haHa.. HA!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Stevie Franchise (ranked 4798 p4p, 470 weight class) and Techno Viking (ranked 4410 p4p, 446 weight class). Franchise's entrance music is Microphone Fiend- Rage Against the Machine. A fine choice. Viking has chosen Techno Viking as his entrance music. Stevie Franchise has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stevie Franchise!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Techno Viking!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Viking misses.
It looked like Franchise wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Franchise lands a slapping body shot.
Franchise bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Viking's head.
Franchise will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Viking misses with a looping right.
Franchise connects with a single shot there.
A swing and a miss from Franchise.
Franchise misses with an uppercut. Viking saw that one coming.
Viking uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Franchise.
Franchise tries to bum rush Viking with a series of wild strikes but Viking uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Viking lands a slapping body shot.
Viking pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Viking swinging wildly here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Franchise misses with a few strikes there.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Franchise is trying to break the clinch but Viking has him pressed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Franchise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viking prevents Franchise from breaking the clinch.
Franchise is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Viking is defending well for now.
Viking scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Franchise's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Franchise misses the jab.
Viking moves into the clinch successfully.
Franchise tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Viking avoids it.
Franchise pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Viking scores with a hook to the body. Franchise takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Viking is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Franchise feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vikings jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A punch lands to the side of Viking 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Viking works the jab nicely.
The crowd cheers as Viking lands an impressive looking overhand right. Franchise doesn't seem phased though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Viking takes the fight into the clinch.
Viking throws a head punch that misses.
Franchise is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Viking keeps control of Franchise as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franchise is trying to break the clinch but Viking is controlling him.
A nice right hand lands inside from Franchise.
Viking throws a head punch that misses.
Viking blocking some punches.
Viking makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Franchise lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Viking throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Franchises head.
Franchise is trying to break the clinch but Viking is controlling him.
Viking is trying to pull guard but Franchise has him pressed against the cage.
Franchise working aggressively here.
Franchise is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Viking lands a body punch.
Franchise is trying to break the clinch but Viking has him pressed against the cage.
Viking scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice left hand lands by Viking.
A nice left hand lands by Viking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franchise looking to slow down the pace here.
Franchise tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Viking avoids it.
Franchise breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Franchise throws a head kick but Viking moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Viking throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Franchise on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Viking tries to clinch but Franchise moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Franchise there.
Franchise takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Franchise misses the shot to the body.
Viking swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Viking closes the distance and clinches.
Franchise breaks from the clinch.
Franchise takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Viking lands a jab.
Viking throws a right hand that Franchise ducks under and follows up with a left that Franchise also avoids with ease.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Franchise takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Viking lands with a hook. Franchise tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Franchise attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franchise moves away from the strike by Viking.
Franchise walks into a straight right hand from Viking.
Viking moves into the clinch successfully.
Franchise is trying to maintain a safe position but Viking gets an underhook and turns Franchise into the cage.
Franchise is trying to break free.
Franchise wants to break the clinch but can't.
Viking digs a right hand underneath Franchise's ribcage. Franchise let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Franchise pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Viking paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Franchise throws the left hand but Viking avoids the punch easily.
Franchise thows a left - swing and a miss!
Viking scores with a nice right hand.
Franchise dodges the punch combination from Viking.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Franchise throws a jab but it's blocked by Viking.
Viking pushes Franchise up against the cage in a clinch.
Franchise has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A hook to the body from Viking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Techno Viking dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Viking bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Franchise's head backwards.
Franchise is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Viking wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A left lands for Franchise.
Viking swings for the body but Franchise moves out of range.
Viking misses with a body shot
enabling Franchise to counter with a crisp jab.
Viking has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Viking ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Franchise moves away.
Viking listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Franchise misses with an uppercut. Viking saw that one coming.
Franchise uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Viking.
Franchise looks to land a left hand but Viking moved out of range nicely.
Viking works over Franchise's head and body with a nice combination.
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!
Franchise misses with a wild body shot.
No joy there for Franchise, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Viking's corner calls for a 1-2. Viking obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Viking closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Franchise is rocked!
Decent striking displayed by Viking there.
Oh Franchise is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Franchise lands with a nice body punch.
Oooooh!!! Franchise has knocked Viking down with a huge combo! Franchise steps away and waves a wobbly Viking back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Viking is rocked!
Franchise attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Viking is still on wobbly legs! Can Franchise finish him?
Franchise throws a predictable looking body shot
and Viking counters with a straight right hand.
Viking walks straight into a right hand from Franchise - that's dropped him! Franchise jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Viking from any more punishment! Viking 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 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Stevie Franchise!
Stevie Franchise really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Voodoo Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mannie Parazinho (ranked 2626 p4p, 255 weight class) and Minoru Nakano (ranked 2997 p4p, 278 weight class). Nakano is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Great Muta Concerto. 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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30
152 lbs
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159 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mannie Parazinho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Minoru Nakano!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakano avoids the body shot from Parazinho.
Nakano bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
It looks like Mannie Parazinho has been cut.
Nakano has managed to clinch.
Parazinho blocking some punches.
Nakano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nakano.
Parazinho gets through Nakano's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nakano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Parazinho backwards.
Nakano tightens his grip and picks Parazinho up, before dumping him to the ground. Parazinho manages to land in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nakano is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nakano trying to control the position from guard on top but Parazinho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nakano controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Parazinho wants to sweep here but Nakano controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakano with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nakano is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nakano slips nicely into half guard.
Nakano slows the pace down in half guard.
Parazinho is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nakano's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nakano's back!
Parazinho is looking for the choke from the back position but Nakano is controlling his hands well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parazinho trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Nakano doesn't escape.
Parazinho is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Nakano defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
I really don't envy Nakano right now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nakano is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Parazinho doesn't have the hooks in and Nakano manages to turn into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parazinho manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nakano manages to get himself to full guard.
Parazinho stopping the sweep attempt from Nakano.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Parazinho looking to pass the guard.
Nakano wants to sweep here but Parazinho controlling him for the moment.
Nakano manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Parazinho manages to get himself to full guard.
Nakano won't allow Parazinho to sweep him here.
Nakano is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parazinho looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Parazinho looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Nakano is stalling in the full guard.
Parazinho tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakano trying to control the position from guard on top but Parazinho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Parazinho is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Minoru Nakano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mannie Parazinho's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Parazinho tried to score with a low kick but Nakano checks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nakano. Parazinho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nakano lands with a good body shot.
Nakano throws a right and a left that Parazinho avoids nicely.
Parazinho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nakano dives in for a single leg takedown but Parazinho sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Parazinho fires out a quick counter leg kick but Nakano just manages to avoid it.
Parazinho buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nakano tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Parazinho paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Parazinho throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nakano connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice cross by Nakano.
Nakano blocks a low kick nicely.
Parazinho is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
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!
Parazinho with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nakano misses with a hook
and Parazinho counters with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakano drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Parazinho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nakano.
Parazinho keeps Nakano at a distance using the push kick.
Nakano forces Parazinho back against the cage and clinches.
Nakano has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Parazinho is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Parazinho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Parazinho fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Parazinho lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nakano backwards.
Parazinho pushes off an throws an elbow but Nakano leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nakano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Parazinho lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nakano cracks Parazinho with a nice body shot.
Nakano effectively controlling the action here.
Nakano throws a punch but it's blocked by Parazinho.
Parazinho blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nakano takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Parazinho stalling in the clinch but Nakano improves position.
Parazinho is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mannie Parazinho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Minoru Nakano.
Nakano is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A nice left hand lands by Nakano.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Parazinho struggles to land a body shot inside as Nakano controls his hands.
Parazinho makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nakano has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Parazinho goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Parazinho lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Parazinho lands with a right to the head.
Parazinho tries to throw a body punch but Nakano avoids it by throwing Parazinho back against the cage.
Minoru Nakano seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Parazinho as Nakano tries to tie him up.
Nakano lands a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakano throws a head punch that misses.
Nakano avoids a wild elbow strike from Parazinho.
Parazinho escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Parazinho fakes the leg kick and cracks Nakano in the body.
Parazinho cracks a nice hook into Nakano's ribs.
Nakano fails with a takedown attempt.
A big right from Nakano misses.
Parazinho tried to counter with a leg kick but Nakano avoided it.
Nakano staying out of range there.
Nakano tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Parazinho manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Parazinho misses with a kick to the body.
Nakano throws out a counter right but Parazinho avoids it with no problem.
Nakano swats away the attempt to clinch by Parazinho.
Parazinho connects with a solid leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakano blocks the body kick.
Nakano checks a leg kick.
Parazinho scores with a nice body kick.
Nakano fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nakano has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Parazinho.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Parazinho scoring well with a low kick there.
Parazinho ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Parazinho throws a body shot but no joy.
Nakano looks to clinch
and Parazinho counters with a thumping low kick.
Nakano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Parazinho.
Nakano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Parazinho tried to counter with a leg kick but Nakano avoided it.
Nakano has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Parazinho.
Parazinho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Parazinho works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mannie Parazinho dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mannie Parazinho's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Parazinho throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nakano moves out of range as Parazinho throws a body kick.
Parazinho slips under a jab from Nakano.
Parazinho avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Parazinho throws a chopping leg kick but Nakano manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Parazinho uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nakano.
Nice jab there from Nakano.
Parazinho ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Parazinho misses with a leg kick
and Nakano decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Parazinho's guard.
Parazinho controlling Nakano's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parazinho is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nakano showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parazinho wants to sweep but no luck.
Nakano tries to free his leg and advance position but Parazinho is retaining full guard.
Parazinho has an active guard here but Nakano has managed to pass into half guard.
Nakano throwing shots but Parazinho is blocking nicely.
Nakano takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nakano seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Parazinho does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
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.
Nakano controlling the action here.
Minoru Nakano has got the better of the ground game so far.
Parazinho is trying to get back to full guard.
Nakano not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nakano moves nicely into side control.
Parazinho is trying to control Nakano's posture but Nakano avoids it.
Parazinho tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakano throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Parazinho is looking to reverse the position.
Nakano is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Parazinho's shoulder. That is not cool.
Parazinho is looking for a sweep.
Parazinho is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Nakano is trying to control. Parazinho wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Parazinho has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nakano is working away from the top position though.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nakano tries to move into range but Parazinho moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nakano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Parazinho manages to avoid it.
Parazinho paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parazinho closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nakano jabs at Parazinho's body.
Nakano loads up on a big right hand but Parazinho slips the punch.
Parazinho slips a jab from Nakano.
Parazinho connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nakano darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nakano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Parazinho keeps working.
Nakano trying to control the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakano scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that's the end of the fight!
Minoru Nakano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nakano 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Minoru Nakano!
A victorious Minoru Nakano thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Peter Batts (ranked 813 p4p, 112 weight class) and Mika Saarenpaa (ranked 1785 p4p, 246 weight class). Batts kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Midnight City - By: M83. Mika Saarenpaa acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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170 lbs
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Great elbows
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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
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Batts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mika Saarenpaa!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batts throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saarenpaa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Batts takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Batts shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Saarenpaa is trying to defend but Batts finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Saarenpaa kicks off Batts and gets to his feet.
Saarenpaa slips under a jab from Batts.
Saarenpaa looks to land a body kick but Batts moved away.
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!
Batts jabs Saarenpaa right on the nose. Saarenpaa blinks but takes it well.
Saarenpaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Batts was well out of range. Poor timing from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Batts swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Saarenpaa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Batts's head.
Batts uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saarenpaa.
A little feinted left hand from Batts on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Saarenpaa ducks under a wild hook from Batts.
We've been hearing reports that Batts has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Batts scores with a nice right hand.
Batts throws a body kick that misses
and Saarenpaa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Saarenpaa throws a half hearted mid kick.
Saarenpaa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Batts.
Batts looks to land a right hand but Saarenpaa moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batts shoots in looking for a takedown but Saarenpaa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Batts's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Saarenpaa gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Batts to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Saarenpaa has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Batts off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Saarenpaa throws the kick towards the body but Batts avoids it.
A big right from Saarenpaa misses.
Batts misses with a straight right.
Saarenpaa throws a right and a left that Batts avoids nicely.
Mika Saarenpaa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Batts throws a hook but Saarenpaa blocks it.
Batts misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Batts shoots in for a takedown but Saarenpaa shows good takedown defense.
Saarenpaa is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Saarenpaa walks into a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Batts avoids the head kick by Saarenpaa.
A big left from Batts misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Saarenpaa misses.
Saarenpaa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Batts.
Batts throws a right hand that misses
and Saarenpaa counters with a straight right hand.
Batts connects with the punch.
Batts tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Saarenpaa finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Saarenpaa enables Batts to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Saarenpaa manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Batts in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Batts drops back, looking for a kneebar! Saarenpaa looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Saarenpaa looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Saarenpaa!
Batts is trying to work for a sweep but Saarenpaa has mounted him!
Saarenpaa controlling his opponent.
Batts is working to get back to half guard.
Saarenpaa controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batts can't escape the position.
Saarenpaa looking to control and managing it successfully.
Batts is looking to improve his position but Saarenpaa isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Batts wants to hold on but Saarenpaa pushes him away.
Batts is desperately trying to improve his position but Saarenpaa has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saarenpaa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Batts gets back to half guard.
Batts is looking to get back to full guard here but Saarenpaa has managed to pass to side control instead.
Batts tries to buck Saarenpaa off but Saarenpaa is having none of it.
Saarenpaa tries to advance to mount but can't.
Batts is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mika Saarenpaa dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Saarenpaa throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Saarenpaa uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Batts has time to react.
Batts tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Saarenpaa swivels and escapes.
Saarenpaa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Batts jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Batts looks for a takedown but Saarenpaa sprawls well.
Saarenpaa has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Saarenpaa scores with a punch to the head.
Saarenpaa ducks under a wild hook from Batts.
Saarenpaa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Saarenpaa thuds a left hand into Batts's body.
Batts tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Saarenpaa defends well and Batts ends up having to push Saarenpaa into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Saarenpaa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Batts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saarenpaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Batts throws out the jab.
Saarenpaa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Batts misses with a right hand
and Saarenpaa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Batts fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice defenses there by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa closes the distance and clinches.
Batts lands a nice elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saarenpaa working aggressively here.
Saarenpaa blocking some punches.
Saarenpaa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Saarenpaa controlling the action here for a moment.
Batts blocks an uppercut.
Saarenpaa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Batts drops down looking for an ankle pick but Saarenpaa pulls his leg out and moves away.
Batts throws a head kick that misses
and Batts takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Saarenpaa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Batts misses with a hook. Saarenpaa ducked under it nicely.
Batts shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Saarenpaa but Saarenpaa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Batts feints and then cracks Saarenpaa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Saarenpaa down.
Saarenpaa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Batts.
Batts lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Batts ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saarenpaa moves away.
Batts scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Batts looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Saarenpaa checks the leg kick nicely there.
Batts fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saarenpaa manages to avoid it.
Batts throws a wild body kick that Saarenpaa sees coming a mile off.
Batts thows a left - swing and a miss!
Saarenpaa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Saarenpaa looks to land a body kick but Batts moved away.
Batts tries to clinch up but Saarenpaa circles away and keeps his distance.
Batts paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Saarenpaa rushes Batts and presses him up against the cage.
Saarenpaa works on Batts's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Batts throws an elbow but misses.
Batts swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Saarenpaa.
A shot in the inside from Saarenpaa.
A hook to the body from Saarenpaa.
A shot in the inside from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Batts's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Saarenpaa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Batts backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Saarenpaa.
A body shot lands from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Batts seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Saarenpaa can turn it around.
Saarenpaa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Saarenpaa is working Batts over against the cage.
Saarenpaa lands a shoulder strike.
Saarenpaa is working Batts over against the cage.
Saarenpaa cracks Batts with a nice body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa lands with a left to the head.
Saarenpaa taking a breather.
Saarenpaa presses Batts against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Saarenpaa tries to work over Batts's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Saarenpaa.
A short left from Saarenpaa.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saarenpaa avoids the elbow strike from Batts, against the cage.
Saarenpaa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Batts is rocked!
Saarenpaa lands a nice uppercut.
Oh Batts is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Saarenpaa presses Batts against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A hook to the body from Saarenpaa.
Saarenpaa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saarenpaa lands a body shot.
Batts seems to have got his legs back now.
A short left from Saarenpaa.
Batts misses with a punch on the inside.
Saarenpaa lands a hook that snaps the head of Batts backwards.
Saarenpaa misses with a punch to the body.
Saarenpaa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mika Saarenpaa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Saarenpaa lands with a right to the head.
Saarenpaa drops Batts onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Batts is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Saarenpaa pushes Batts against the cage. Saarenpaa is working some dirty boxing. Saarenpaa pushes off with a quick right hook! Batts goes down! Batts tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Saarenpaa moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mika Saarenpaa!
Our winner, Mika Saarenpaa, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fabouzi Massu (ranked 2980 p4p, 377 weight class) and Nails Hammer (ranked 2576 p4p, 337 weight class). Hammer is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by I'm Gonna Beat You Up!. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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216 lbs
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fabouzi Massu !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nails Hammer!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Massu throws a leg kick but Hammer checks it.
Hammer feints the counter takedown.
Massu throws a looping overhand right but Hammer ducks down to avoid it.
Massu thuds his right hand into Hammer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Massu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hammer moves away.
Massu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Massu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Massu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Massu jabs at Hammer's body.
Massu 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hammer under the eye.
Massu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Massu lands a body shot.
Massu misses with a body shot.
Hammer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Massu .
Jab from Massu .
Massu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hammer is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Massu throws a good cross that connects.
Massu looks to land a left hand but Hammer moved out of range nicely.
Massu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Massu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Massu throws a looping overhand right but Hammer ducks down to avoid it.
Hammer feints the counter takedown.
Massu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Massu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hammer on the side of the head.
Massu wants to clinch up but Hammer keeps it at a distance.
Hammer defending well as Massu loads up on a big left hand.
Hammer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Massu motions for Hammer to come forward. Massu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hammer feints the counter takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Massu misses with a looping right.
Massu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Massu takes the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Massu misses with a punch on the inside.
Hammer is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Massu gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Massu struggles to land a body shot inside as Hammer controls his hands.
Massu lands with a short shot to the head.
Massu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Massu misses with a body punch.
Massu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hammer tries for a takedown but Massu manages to get underhooks.
Massu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hammer backwards.
Massu throws a head punch that misses.
Massu 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Massu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Massu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Massu has Hammer pressed against the cage.
Hammer blocks a body shot from Massu .
Massu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Massu cracks Hammer with a nice body shot.
Hammer blocks a body shot from Massu .
Massu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Massu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hammer has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Massu after a bit of a struggle.
Fabouzi Massu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nails Hammer.
Massu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hammer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Massu smiles and moves away.
Fabouzi Massu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hammer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Massu .
Hammer feints the counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fabouzi Massu dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Massu misses with a wild body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Massu .
Massu lands a lovely overhand right.
Massu throws a shot from downtown. Hammer moves away and avoids it.
Hammer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Massu is looking to clinch but Hammer is avoiding it.
Hammer throws a counter combo.
Massu throws a leg kick but Hammer checks it.
And Hammer tries to counter it with a takedown but Massu pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammer checks a leg kick.
Fabouzi Massu is winning the standup battle so far.
Hammer avoids the body shot from Massu .
Hammer throws a counter combo.
Massu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Massu backs off Hammer throws a huge counter combo but Massu manages to avoid it all.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Massu misses with a wild body shot.
Hammer is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hammer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Massu looks to clinch
and Hammer counters with a nice double leg into side control. Massu won't be happy with that.
Massu tries to buck Hammer off but Hammer is having none of it.
Hammer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammer is working Massu over with some ground and pound from side control.
Hammer working the body and head with strikes.
Hammer wants to control but Massu is keeping him busy.
Hammer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Massu is looking to reverse the position.
Massu being controlled for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Massu is looking to reverse the position.
Hammer tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've been hearing good reports from Massu '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.
Massu gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Massu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hammer on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Massu is refusing to be controlled, as Hammer sits in half guard.
Massu slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hammer wants to pass the guard but Massu is keeping the position.
Hammer showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer trying to control the position from guard on top but Massu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammer looking to pass the guard.
Hammer slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Massu sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hammer frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Massu is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Massu avoids a series of strikes thrown by Hammer.
Hammer working Massu over with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Massu bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Hammer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Massu defends well.
Hammer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Massu controls the pace.
Hammer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Massu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Massu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Massu trying to control but Hammer is working from the bottom.
Massu is stalling in the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Fabouzi Massu will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Hammer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Massu throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hammer counters with a nice double leg into guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Massu holds on and takes a little breather.
Hammer preventing the sweep.
Massu can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hammer controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammer throwing strikes from guard but Massu blocks nicely.
Nails Hammer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hammer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hammer trying to control the position from guard on top but Massu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Massu is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Massu has escaped and now he's on top!
Massu sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hammer 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.
Hammer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hammer looking for a sweep. Not yet Hammer, not yet.
Massu is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hammer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Massu defends well.
Massu is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer looking for a sweep. Not yet Hammer, not yet.
Massu is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Massu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hammer can do to turn this around?
Hammer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Massu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Massu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hammer will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Hammer thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Hammer looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Massu passes into side control.
Hammer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Massu moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Hammer is trying to improve his position.
Massu wants to control but Hammer is keeping him busy.
Hammer regains half guard.
Hammer tries to roll over but Massu keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Massu in particular looking to stall.
Massu trying to mount his opponent but Hammer defends it.
Hammer wants to control but Massu is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four 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.
Hammer tries to roll over but Massu keeps him under control.
Massu seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Fabouzi Massu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hammer manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hammer 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.
Hammer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Massu controls the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hammer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nails Hammer.
I think Massu 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fabouzi Massu !
Fabouzi Massu bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Skeng Man (ranked 2273 p4p, 304 weight class) and Andy Rodgers (ranked 1950 p4p, 261 weight class). Andy Rodgers will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
14 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Skeng Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andy Rodgers!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Man is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rodgers.
We've been hearing reports that Man has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Andy Rodgers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodgers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Man drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rodgers sprawls and moves away.
Man misses with a takedown attempt - Rodgers sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rodgers loads up on a big right hand but Man slips the punch.
Rodgers misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Man counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Man on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rodgers scores with a jab. Man acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Man lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Man tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rodgers defends well and Man ends up having to push Rodgers into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Rodgers. Those never looked like landing.
Man tries to counter by clinching up but Rodgers breaks away and moves out of range.
Rodgers has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Rodgers swats away the attempt to clinch by Man.
Rodgers tries to keep at a distance but Man has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rodgers prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Skeng Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Man has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Rodgers is trying to keep an underhook but Man manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Rodgers makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Man darts in and clinches Rodgers up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodgers prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rodgers lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rodgers tries to land a knee to the head but Man blocks with his arms.
Man has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rodgers avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man decides to pull guard.
Rodgers got a little sloppy there for a moment and Man has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rodgers has managed to get both his arms back between Man's legs - danger averted.
Man is looking for a triangle but Rodgers pushes his legs off easily.
Man has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rodgers can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Man isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Rodgers stacks Man on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Rodgers!
Rodgers slips into full mount, dodging the strikes by Man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Man is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers get's back to his feet.
Man shoots in and bounces Rodgers off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Rodgers working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Man.
Man is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rodgers is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rodgers has escaped and now he's on top!
Rodgers stands up and waves to Man to follow him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers lands with a cross.
Man cracks the inside of Rodgers's front leg.
Man is looking to clinch.
Rodgers throws a jab when Man was well out of range.
Rodgers stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rodgers wants it to stay on the feet.
Man ducks under a wild hook from Rodgers.
Man moves away from the strike by Rodgers.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Rodgers dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rodgers drops Man with a beautiful combination! Man stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Rodgers is looking for the KO!
It looks like Skeng Man has been cut.
Rodgers lunges at Man with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Man's hand.
Man is rocked!
Man changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rodgers tries to avoid it but Man manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rodgers to the ground. Rodgers escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rodgers tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Man shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rodgers as he avoids it easily.
Man is looking to clinch.
Man looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodgers is looking to escape.
Man uses his free foot to push down on Rodgers's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rodgers.
Man working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Rodgers slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
Rodgers is defending against the submission attempts here by Man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man wants to free his trapped foot but Rodgers is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Man seems to be working for a kimura but Rodgers defends the submission attempt.
Man not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rodgers manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Rodgers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Man shoots in for a takedown but Rodgers shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Skeng Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodgers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Man attempts a counter takedown but Rodgers avoids it well and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Rodgers misses.
Rodgers throws a hook but Man avoids it easily.
Man appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rodgers tries a head kick but it misses.
Man shoots for a double leg takedown but Rodgers sprawls well. He's pushed Man's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Man takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Man slips under a jab from Rodgers.
Man shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rodgers's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Man working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Man throws an elbow that misses. Rodgers uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Man's guard. Nice move by Rodgers!
Man looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Rodgers puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man is looking to improve his position.
Rodgers decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Man throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rodgers's waist but Rodgers gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Man off to one side.
Rodgers with the counter takedown but Man avoids it easily.
Rodgers fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Man looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Man shoots for a takedown but Rodgers saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rodgers changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Man doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodgers. Man does a little dance to reset his feet.
Man is looking to counter the offense by Rodgers and move into the clinch.
Man takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Andy Rodgers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rodgers throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Man on the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers lets loose with a powerful body kick. Man will feel that in the morning.
Rodgers missing with a left hand there. Man was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Man fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rodgers avoids it really well and circles away.
Rodgers with the counter takedown but Man avoids it easily.
Man swings for the body but Rodgers moves out of range.
Rodgers looks to land a right hand but Man moved out of range.
Man keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rodgers uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodgers missing with a left hand there. Man was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Rodgers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Skeng Man's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Rodgers lands with a nice body punch.
Rodgers fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Man looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rodgers clobbers Man with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Man shoots in but no luck this time.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodgers. Man does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rodgers missing with a left hand there. Man was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rodgers lands a nice hook to Man's body. Man takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodgers sizes up Man with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A big right from Rodgers misses.
Rodgers throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodgers looks to land a right hand but Man moved out of range.
Rodgers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rodgers missing with a left hand there. Man was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Man shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rodgers sprawls well. Rodgers wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Man gets slowly back to his feet.
Man avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rodgers scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rodgers with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rodgers misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodgers uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Whack! Rodgers lands a heavy head kick that drops Man. The ref tackles Rodgers to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Man was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Andy Rodgers!
Andy Rodgers was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kai Kha (ranked 1845 p4p, 248 weight class) and Lefteris Papaioanou (ranked 1333 p4p, 185 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kai Kha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lefteris Papaioanou!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Papaioanou.
A combination from Papaioanou does no damage.
Kha checks a leg kick.
Papaioanou tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kha 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.
Papaioanou swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Papaioanou lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Danga de danga de dang - Papaioanou scores with a four punch combination!
Kha keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Papaioanou throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kha's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Papaioanou misses with a head kick.
Kha swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Papaioanou blocks the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kha misses with a body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Kha misses the target.
Papaioanou throws a right hand that Kha ducks under and follows up with a left that Kha also avoids with ease.
Kha changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Papaioanou takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kha lands with a shot to the body.
Papaioanou tries to score with a low kick but Kha moves his leg out of the way.
Kha avoids a kick to the body.
Kha throws a big shot that misses.
Kha walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kha throws a front kick aimed at Papaioanou's knee but Papaioanou avoids it well.
Papaioanou lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kai Kha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kha is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Papaioanou.
Papaioanou fails to land with a series of punches.
Kha half committed to a counter leg kick.
Papaioanou fails in his attempt to clinch.
Papaioanou chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Papaioanou tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kha paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Papaioanou misses with a jab, cross combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Kha misses the target.
Papaioanou will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A telegraphed right hand from Kha misses the target.
Kha showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Papaioanou.
Papaioanou will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Papaioanou tries to clinch but Kha moves away
and Kha counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Papaioanou is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Papaioanou tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kha swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kha.
Papaioanou slips a jab and a cross from Kha.
Papaioanou misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kha tried to counter with a leg kick but Papaioanou avoided it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Papaioanou swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kha counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Papaioanou swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fighters circling - Kha throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kha throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Papaioanou! But no joy.
Papaioanou's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Papaioanou duly obliges.
Papaioanou closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Kai Kha has been cut.
Sloppy strikes from Papaioanou. Those never looked like landing.
Papaioanou takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Papaioanou misses with an uppercut. Kha saw that one coming.
Kha avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Papaioanou throws a hook but Kha blocks it.
Kha fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Papaioanou checks it well.
Papaioanou is looking for the big counter here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Papaioanou tries to clinch up.
Papaioanou drops his hands momentarily and Kha takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kha swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Papaioanou 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.
Papaioanou throws a leg kick but Kha moved away.
Kha is looking to score with low kicks.
Kha blocks a leg kick.
Kha looks to land a left hand but Papaioanou moved out of range nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kha. Papaioanou does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick misses from Papaioanou.
Papaioanou moves into the clinch.
Kha will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Papaioanou up against the cage.
Kha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lefteris Papaioanou dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kai Kha's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kha misses with a shot to the body
and Papaioanou counters with a series of strikes. Kha will be more careful next time no doubt.
Papaioanou goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Papaioanou throws a hook to the side of Kha's head but Kha sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Papaioanou misses with the combination.
Papaioanou throws a head kick that misses.
Papaioanou rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Papaioanou takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big right from Kha misses.
Papaioanou looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Papaioanou misses with an attempted mid kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Kha misses the target.
Lefteris Papaioanou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left lands for Kha.
Papaioanou lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kha misses with a wild body shot.
Papaioanou turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Papaioanou throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kha lands a nice leg kick that just misses Papaioanou's sensitive parts.
Papaioanou misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Papaioanou has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Papaioanou looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Papaioanou slips under a jab.
Kha throws a lazy right hand but Papaioanou sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Papaioanou uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kha.
Kha scores with a nice right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Papaioanou. Those never looked like landing.
Kha with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Papaioanou scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sloppy strikes from Papaioanou. Those never looked like landing.
Lefteris Papaioanou is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Papaioanou throws a right hand that misses
and Kha counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Papaioanou misses with a wild combination.
Kha scoring well with a low kick there.
Kha dodges the punch combination from Papaioanou.
Kha throws a jab when Papaioanou was well out of range.
Papaioanou fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kha tries to counter with a takedown but Papaioanou is quick to defend against it.
Kha looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kha. Papaioanou does a little dance to reset his feet.
Papaioanou tries a low kick but Kha avoids it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Papaioanou.
Kha looks to land a left hand but Papaioanou moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Papaioanou lands a nice shot to the body.
Papaioanou throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Papaioanou lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kha backs up against the cage.
Good exchange - Kha coming out on top.
Papaioanou lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Papaioanou swinging wildly here.
Papaioanou fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Papaioanou throws a lazy head kick
and Kha counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Papaioanou is breathing heavily.
Papaioanou throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Papaioanou.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kha looks to score with a jab to the body but Papaioanou is just out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kha.
Kha misses the jab.
Papaioanou tries to clinch up
and Kha counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kha takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kha scores with a jab to the body.
Papaioanou closes the distance but Kha moves to the side
and Kha counters with a thumping low kick.
Kha's corner calls for a 1-2. Kha obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kha.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kha - that will leave a mark!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lefteris Papaioanou will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kai Kha's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Kha lands a head shot.
Papaioanou throws a sloppy head kick and Kha moves out of range easily.
A combination from Papaioanou does no damage.
Papaioanou lands with a cross.
Papaioanou lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A nice inside leg kick there by Papaioanou. That's going to slow Kha down.
Some wild striking there from Papaioanou.
Papaioanou closes the distance and pushes Kha back into the cage.
Kha manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kha lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Kha.
Papaioanou takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kha lands a hook that snaps the head of Papaioanou backwards.
Kha manages to break the clinch.
Kha feints and then cracks Papaioanou's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Papaioanou down.
Papaioanou has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Papaioanou there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kha gets caught napping as Papaioanou dives in and scores a takedown. Kha manages to retain guard.
Kha lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Papaioanou is looking to stand back up but Kha counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Papaioanou.
Papaioanou has hold of Kha's hands but Kha slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Papaioanou is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kha is trying to control. Papaioanou wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Papaioanou looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kai Kha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Papaioanou moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Papaioanou is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kha trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kha is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Papaioanou working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kha.
Kha is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kha slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Papaioanou wants to get back to his feet but Kha is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kha trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lefteris Papaioanou is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Papaioanou's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kha connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Papaioanou scrambles back to his feet.
Kha with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Papaioanou to score with a decent uppercut.
Papaioanou misses with a takedown attempt - Kha sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Papaioanou.
Papaioanou scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kha turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kha throws a low kick, looking for Papaioanou's leg but Papaioanou calmly moves out of range.
Papaioanou throws the left hand but Kha avoids the punch easily.
Papaioanou doesn't manage to clinch there - Kha circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Kha misses its target.
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 Kai Kha.
I think Papaioanou 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lefteris Papaioanou!
A very excited looking Lefteris Papaioanou rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ed Ruth (ranked 594 p4p, 85 weight class) and Donsone De (ranked 555 p4p, 77 weight class). Donsone De is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ed Ruth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donsone De!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De lands a head kick!
De turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
De avoids the body shot from Ruth.
De shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ruth sprawls well. Ruth wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. De gets slowly back to his feet.
Ruth misses with an uppercut
and De counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The fighters circling - Ruth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
De uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ruth.
Ruth has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De misses with a kick to the body
and Ruth counters with a single leg into guard. De didn't expect that.
De wants to sweep but no luck.
Ruth throws a big right hand that misses.
Ruth postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruth throws a strike but De rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
De lands a couple of digs.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ruth is on top in guard.
Ruth working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ruth throws a strike but De rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
De looking to sit in guard and control but Ruth gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ruth loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ruth won't allow De to sweep him here.
Ruth postures up and lands a big shot to De's brow.
De tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ruth stands up over De, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
De doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruth with a nice head shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ruth with a nice head shot there.
Ruth is working De over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ruth preventing the sweep.
Ruth working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ruth keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of De's head.
Ruth throws a big elbow that misses.
Ruth lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ruth's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ruth slips nicely into half guard.
Ruth throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
De is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
De felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
De avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ruth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruth misses with a head shot. De uses the momentum to regain guard.
De wants to sweep but no luck.
Ruth postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ruth with a nice head shot there.
Ruth throws a big right hand that misses.
De keeping moving, preventing Ruth from controlling successfully.
Ruth distracts De with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
De working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ruth.
De bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ruth's guard.
De landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruth is pulling down on De's head to control his posture.
Ruth wants to sweep but no luck.
Ruth is working hard here to advance position.
Ruth is pulling down on De's head. It's preventing any offense from De, at least for the moment.
Ruth utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
De trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ruth avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ruth is trying to keep De in close.
De working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ed Ruth dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
De swinging wildly here.
An attempted straight right counter from Ruth misses the target.
De tries to clinch but Ruth moves out of range.
De decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ruth trying to control but De postures up.
Ruth is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruth keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ruth trying to hold on to De's head to control him but De postures up.
De thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
De sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ruth defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
De missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ruth on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ruth wants to get back to full guard.
De has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
De not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
De throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ruth is looking to improve his position.
Nice strikes from De there.
De throwing shots but Ruth is blocking nicely.
Ruth keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
De throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ruth's head.
De working the head and body with strikes.
De sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ruth defending well though.
De scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ground and pound from De.
De trying to control from half guard but Ruth is working away.
Ruth is trying to get back to full guard.
De throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
De missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
De thows a huge punch but Ruth dodges it nicely.
De prevents Ruth from improving his position.
De scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruth is looking for a sweep. De is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
De is thwarting Ruth's attempts to control the position.
De looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
De scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
De throwing shots but Ruth is blocking nicely.
Ruth moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
De lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
De connects with a couple of short punches.
Ruth is pulling down on De's head to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruth tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ruth keeping moving, preventing De from controlling successfully.
Ruth wants to sweep but no luck.
De missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
De lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
De throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ruth has his hands on De's head, controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donsone De showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Ruth's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Ruth misses with a double jab
and De counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
De lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
De throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
De connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ruth's hands.
De lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ruth throws a lazy uppercut
and De counters with an outside leg kick.
Ruth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruth shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts De as he jumps to the side.
De throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
De delivers a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De thumps Ruth with a low kick.
A jab from Ruth misses.
A big right from Ruth misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by De.
De throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
De connects with a solid leg kick.
Ruth keeps the fight on the outside.
An attempted straight right counter from Ruth misses the target.
Ruth checks a low kick from De.
A little feinted left hand from Ruth on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
De throws a head kick that misses
and Ruth counters with a nice body shot.
Donsone De seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jab by Ruth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from De. Those never looked like landing.
A low kick from De is predictable there
enabling Ruth to counter with a crisp jab.
De moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from De lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ruth has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ruth and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De moves out of range of the strikes.
De has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ruth tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
De swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Ruth counter with a right hand.
Ruth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De.
De throws a lazy head kick
letting Ruth counter with a right hand.
Ruth checks a low kick from De.
A slapping leg kick lands for De.
De throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruth manages to avoid it.
A slapping body kick lands there for De.
Ruth gets caught flat footed, as De shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
De won't allow Ruth to sweep him here.
De throws a strike but Ruth rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ruth lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
De wants to sweep here but Ruth controlling him for the moment.
Ruth makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ruth content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ruth trying to control the position from guard on top but De is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ruth manages to get himself to full guard.
De trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De is looking to work some ground and pound but Ruth has wrist control.
De loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De is fighting to break Ruth's control of his arms but Ruth is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ruth has momentary wrist control but De slips an elbow through the middle.
De with a flurry of punches that miss.
De is looking to pass into half guard but Ruth pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ruth is in guard.
De throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Donsone De comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well De 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donsone De!
An out of breath Donsone De 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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