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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alvaro Ortaga (ranked 3527 p4p, 383 weight class) and Tim Winkle (ranked 24172 p4p, 736 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Alvaro Ortaga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tim Winkle!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ortaga throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ortaga throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Winkle counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice shot by Ortaga.
Ortaga drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Winkle tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Ortaga is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortaga's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Winkle is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Winkle trying to get back to his feet but Ortaga is in full control for now.
That's two 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.
Winkle is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
We've been hearing good reports from Ortaga'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.
Winkle takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Ortaga really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Winkle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortaga lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Ortaga controlling the position well here. Winkle rolled but Ortaga kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Ortaga is punishing Winkle with strikes - can he finish him?!
Ortaga trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Winkle doesn't escape.
Winkle grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Winkle is in bad spot here.
Good control from Ortaga.
Ortaga avoiding Winkle 's attempts to control his hands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ortaga trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Winkle doesn't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alvaro Ortaga dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ortaga.
Ortaga tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Alvaro Ortaga overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Winkle takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Winkle can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortaga grinds an elbow into Winkle's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winkle is trying to get back to half guard.
Ortaga tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Ortaga working the body and head with strikes.
The referee asks Ortaga politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ortaga prefers to stall for the moment though.
Ortaga grinds an elbow into Winkle's temple.
Ortaga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Winkle can do to turn this around?
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Ortaga works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winkle takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Winkle is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ortaga 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 Winkle's shoulder. That is not cool.
Ortaga advances nicely into full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortaga looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ortaga working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Ortaga controlling from the full mount.
Ortaga scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortaga looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ortaga has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Winkle's face.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ortaga takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ortaga fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alvaro Ortaga dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Winkle doesn't manage to clinch there - Ortaga circles away.
Winkle takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ortaga throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Winkle's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Ortaga dives in looking to finish as Winkle flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Ortaga's strikes! Ortaga is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Winkle's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Winkle was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alvaro Ortaga!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Steve Austin (ranked 3805 p4p, 409 weight class) and Max Paddy (ranked 3540 p4p, 385 weight class). Max Paddy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Austin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Max Paddy!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Austin shoots in for a takedown but Paddy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Austin has a takedown stuffed.
Paddy rushes Austin and presses him up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Paddy.
Paddy's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Paddy's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Austin being controlled against the cage.
Austin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paddy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Austin's defenses.
Paddy has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Austin regains guard immediately.
Austin looking for a guillotine here but Paddy defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Austin keeping moving, preventing Paddy from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paddy wants to stand but Austin is controlling his posture from full guard.
Paddy passes Austin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Austin has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Austin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Paddy pulls his head out easily.
Austin trying to control from the bottom.
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.
Austin wants to improve his position but Paddy is controlling well.
Paddy is looking for a kimura but Austin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Paddy to get the leverage.
Austin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Paddy passes to full mount!
BOOM! Paddy connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Austin can't escape the position.
Austin is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Paddy tries to control but Austin wriggling away.
Austin is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Austin has given up his back. Will we see Paddy going for some submissions?
Paddy keeps control of the position as Austin tries to break free.
Paddy is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Austin is defending well though. Paddy let's go of the attempt for now.
Austin won't enjoy being in this position. Paddy looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Austin is tapping - it's over boys! Paddy picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Max Paddy!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Holt Dennis (ranked 1649 p4p, 170 weight class) and Maatia Supuaga (ranked 2020 p4p, 196 weight class). Supuaga has chosen Wanna Taki Taki as his entrance music. Maatia Supuaga 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Holt Dennis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Maatia Supuaga!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Supuaga clinches up with Dennis and pushes him back against the cage.
Dennis tries to land a knee to the head but Supuaga blocks with his arms.
Dennis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Supuaga doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dennis counters with a leg kick.
Dennis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dennis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Supuaga has closed the distance and engaged Dennis in a clinch.
Supuaga is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dennis is keeping busy.
Supuaga working aggressively here.
Supuaga lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dennis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Supuaga closes the distance but Dennis moves to the side
and Dennis counters with a series of strikes. Supuaga will be more careful next time no doubt.
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!
Supuaga wants to clinch up but Dennis keeps it at a distance.
Supuaga gets a double leg takedown into Dennis's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Supuaga stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dennis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dennis wants to get back to his feet but Supuaga is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dennis has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Supuaga off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Supuaga closes the distance and clinches.
Dennis is looking to break free of the clinch but Supuaga has double underhooks.
Supuaga misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Supuaga misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dennis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've been informed that Supuaga 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.
Supuaga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dennis gets tackled into the cage by Supuaga. Supuaga maintains the clinch.
Dennis stalls.
Dennis wants to break free but Supuaga has control.
Dennis taking a breather.
A frustrated look appears on Dennis's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dennis content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Supuaga lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dennis backwards.
Supuaga working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dennis breaks from the clinch.
Supuaga fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dennis looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dennis clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Supuaga manages to break the clinch.
Supuaga darts in and clinches Dennis up against the cage.
Dennis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dennis rushes Supuaga and presses him up against the cage.
Supuaga misses with a punch on the inside.
Supuaga digs a right hand underneath Dennis's ribcage. Dennis let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Supuaga.
Supuaga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dennis blocking some punches.
Dennis trying to control the position but instead, Supuaga has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dennis into the cage.
Nice body punch from Dennis - that landed with a thud.
Dennis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dennis has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dennis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dennis manages to break the clinch.
Supuaga wants to clinch.
Supuaga misses with a body shot
and Dennis holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Supuaga misses with a body punch.
Supuaga breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dennis closes the distance and pushes Supuaga back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dennis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Holt Dennis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Supuaga tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dennis rushes Supuaga and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Supuaga struggles to land a body shot inside as Dennis controls his hands.
Supuaga wants to get back to striking at distance but Dennis won't allow it.
Dennis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dennis closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Supuaga.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Holt Dennis dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Supuaga closes the distance and clinches.
Dennis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dennis breaks from the clinch.
Dennis swinging wildly here.
Dennis has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dennis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Supuaga misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Supuaga.
Dennis missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Supuaga lands an uppercut.
Dennis missing with knees to the body.
Dennis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dennis has closed the distance and engaged Supuaga in a clinch.
Dennis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dennis circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dennis has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dennis breaks the clinch.
Supuaga fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dennis, pushing him back against the cage.
Dennis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Supuaga avoiding damage as Dennis throws knees to the body.
Dennis tries to land a knee to the head but Supuaga blocks with his arms.
Dennis blocks an uppercut.
Dennis misses with a knee strike.
Supuaga has Dennis pressed against the cage, preventing Dennis from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dennis swings wildly with an uppercut but Supuaga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Supuaga effectively controlling the action here.
A short uppercut from Supuaga.
Dennis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dennis swats away the attempt to clinch by Supuaga.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dennis keeps the fight on the outside.
Dennis appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Supuaga fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dennis avoids it really well and circles away.
Dennis misses with a two punch combination.
Supuaga closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dennis blocking some punches.
Supuaga can't break the clinch.
Supuaga throws a punch but it's blocked by Dennis.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dennis throws a punch but it's blocked by Supuaga.
Supuaga struggles to land a body shot inside as Dennis controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Supuaga fails to land.
Supuaga breaks from the clinch.
Dennis misses with a kick to the body
and Supuaga connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dennis tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Supuaga looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Supuaga tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Supuaga tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dennis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Supuaga forces Dennis back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dennis.
Dennis breaks from the clinch.
A head kick misses from Dennis.
Supuaga forces Dennis back against the cage and clinches.
Supuaga misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dennis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dennis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Supuaga manages to avoid it.
Supuaga wants to counter the offense by Dennis and move into the clinch position.
Dennis lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dennis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Supuaga, pushing him back against the cage.
Supuaga is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dennis is defending well for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Supuaga is trying to break free.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Supuaga as Dennis tries to tie him up.
Supuaga lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dennis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Supuaga tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dennis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dennis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Supuaga, pushing him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Supuaga tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dennis's elbow.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dennis.
A short right from Supuaga on the inside.
Supuaga with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dennis is trying to push Supuaga away but Supuaga has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dennis breaks from the clinch.
Dennis tries a head kick but it misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Supuaga looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
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 Holt Dennis will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Dennis closes the distance and clinches.
Supuaga wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dennis breaks the clinch.
Holt Dennis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Supuaga falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dennis counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Supuaga has managed to clinch.
Supuaga is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dennis is keeping busy.
Supuaga is trying to break the clinch but Dennis is controlling him.
Dennis taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Supuaga looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dennis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Supuaga throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maatia Supuaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Supuaga tries to clinch but Dennis is having none of it.
Dennis moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Supuaga tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dennis's elbow.
Dennis letting Supuaga take a breather here.
Dennis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dennis moves into the clinch.
Supuaga lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dennis backwards.
Dennis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dennis throws a left and a right that both miss
and Supuaga connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dennis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Supuaga was well out of range. Poor timing from Dennis.
Supuaga wants to clinch.
Dennis tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Supuaga manages to circle out of the way.
Supuaga tries to clinch but Dennis is having none of it.
Supuaga is looking to clinch.
Dennis closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dennis controlling the action here for a moment.
Supuaga throws a head punch that misses.
Dennis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dennis instigates a clinch.
Dennis breaks from the clinch.
Dennis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Supuaga can do to turn this around?
Supuaga scores with a hook to the body. Dennis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Supuaga connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A head kick by Dennis misses
and Supuaga connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Supuaga tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dennis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Supuaga darts in and clinches Dennis up against the cage.
Supuaga swings wildly with an uppercut but Dennis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Supuaga throws a knee to the head but misses.
Maatia Supuaga seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Supuaga on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Supuaga lands a hook to the side of the head.
Supuaga struggles to land a body shot inside as Dennis controls his hands.
Supuaga breaks from the clinch.
Dennis swats away the attempt to clinch by Supuaga.
Supuaga clinches with his opponent.
Dennis slowing the pace effectively.
Dennis is trying to force a seperation but Supuaga has the dominant position.
Supuaga misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dennis blocks an uppercut.
Dennis breaks from the clinch.
Dennis throws a right hand that Supuaga ducks under and follows up with a left that Supuaga also avoids with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Supuaga shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dennis throws a big counter combination but Supuaga scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Supuaga wants to clinch up but Dennis keeps it at a distance.
Supuaga tries to close the distance and clinch but Dennis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dennis takes the fight into the clinch.
Dennis displaying some good clinch control by pressing Supuaga up against the cage.
Supuaga content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Maatia Supuaga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Supuaga misses with the head strike.
Dennis tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Supuaga avoids it.
Supuaga can't find room to land a body shot as Dennis controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Supuaga.
Supuaga misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Holt Dennis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Supuaga stalling in the clinch but Dennis improves position.
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 Holt Dennis.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dennis, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Holt Dennis!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mateusz Biernat (ranked 2349 p4p, 219 weight class) and Kai Perkins (ranked 5173 p4p, 377 weight class). Biernat comes to the cage accompanied by Someday. Kai Perkins told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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152 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Excellent MT
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Mateusz Biernat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kai Perkins !
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Perkins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Biernats head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Perkins has Biernat pressed against the cage, preventing Biernat from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Biernat is looking to break free of the clinch but Perkins has double underhooks.
Biernat tries to break free but Perkins pushes him back against the cage.
Perkins stalling.
Perkins lands a body punch in the clinch.
Biernat wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on Biernat's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Perkins slowing the pace effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biernat tries to break the clinch but Perkins is controlling the position.
Perkins tries to throw a body punch but Biernat avoids it by throwing Perkins back against the cage.
Perkins avoiding damage.
Perkins lands a body shot.
Biernat can't get the takedown.
A frustrated look appears on Biernat's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perkins stalling.
Biernat misses with the head strike.
Perkins lands a right hand.
Perkins manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Biernat has had enough of the clinch but Perkins keeps him there for the moment.
Perkins scores with a hook to the body.
Biernat is looking to break free of the clinch but Perkins has double underhooks.
Perkins has Biernat pressed against the cage, preventing Biernat from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Perkins lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Biernat has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Perkins stalling the fight.
Perkins lands a right hand.
Biernat is trying to break the clinch but Perkins is controlling him.
Perkins working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Perkins lands a hook that snaps the head of Biernat backwards.
Perkins keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Biernat's efforts to push away.
Perkins lands a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Perkins .
Biernat jumps guard but Perkins stands there with Biernat around his waist. Biernat gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Perkins leaning his opponent against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Perkins .
Biernat tries to break the clinch but Perkins is controlling the position.
Perkins throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Perkins avoiding damage.
Biernat wants to break free but Perkins has control.
Perkins keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Biernat's efforts to push away.
Biernat has been working on his balance at Tycoon Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Perkins .
Perkins dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Perkins lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Biernat backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biernat wants to break the clinch but can't.
Biernat wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Perkins has him pressed against the cage.
Biernat wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A body shot lands from Perkins .
Perkins stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Biernat looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Perkins holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Perkins lands a right hand that snaps the head of Biernat backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Biernat's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Perkins stalling in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Perkins .
Biernat wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Perkins .
Come on Perkins - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Perkins scores with a nice hook to the head.
Perkins gets through Biernat's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Perkins prevents Biernat from breaking the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Perkins as the two fighters clinch.
Perkins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Biernat backwards.
Perkins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Biernat is rocked!
A short right from Perkins .
Oh Biernat is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Biernat tries to circle away but Perkins has him pinned against the cage.
Perkins lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Perkins has Biernat pressed against the cage, preventing Biernat from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Perkins lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Perkins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Perkins lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Perkins throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Perkins controlling the action here for a moment.
Perkins has Biernat pressed against the cage, preventing Biernat from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Biernat tries to break the clinch but Perkins is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Perkins dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Biernat stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Perkins .
Biernat seems to have got his legs back now.
Biernat looks to land a body kick but Perkins moved away.
Perkins moves out of range of the strikes.
Biernat throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Perkins counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Biernat misses with a kick to the body.
Biernat fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Perkins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Biernat throws a nice looking combination but Perkins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Biernat backing away here, and Perkins unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Biernat swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A nice side step and Perkins releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Biernat wants to clinch up but Perkins keeps it at a distance.
Biernat backing away here, and Perkins unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biernat throws a head kick that misses
and Perkins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Biernat throws a right hand that Perkins ducks under and follows up with a left that Perkins also avoids with ease.
Perkins moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Biernat goes down! Can Perkins finish him!?
It looks like Mateusz Biernat has been cut.
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!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Perkins not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perkins sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Biernat's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Perkins is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Biernat!
Biernat tries to buck Perkins off but Perkins takes his back!
I would not like to be Biernat right now.
Perkins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biernat is trying to get back to his feet but Perkins has full control of the position and if anything, Biernat has just worked his way into a worse spot.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Biernat is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biernat manages to escape to his feet.
Biernat looks to clinch
and Perkins counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Biernat misses with a two punch combination.
Biernat closes the distance but Perkins moves to the side
and Perkins counters with a straight right hand.
Perkins lands a right hook to the body.
Perkins throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Biernat stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Perkins follows into mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perkins controlling from the full mount.
Biernat is trying to stand up.
Biernat is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Perkins has taken his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perkins controls the position.
Biernat is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Perkins has good solid back control here.
Biernat is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Kai Perkins has got the better of the ground game so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Perkins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mateusz Biernat's cut.
That's time! Biernat's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Biernat throws a right hand that Perkins ducks under and follows up with a left that Perkins also avoids with ease.
Biernat keeps Perkins at a distance using the push kick.
Perkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A head kick by Biernat misses
and Perkins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Biernat looks to land a combination but Perkins avoids it well.
Biernat backing away here, and Perkins unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Biernat throws a sloppy head kick and Perkins moves out of range easily.
Mateusz Biernat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Perkins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Biernat throws a left and a right that both miss
and Perkins counters with a leg kick.
Biernat lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Perkins circles away quickly and effectively.
Perkins with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Biernat closes the distance but Perkins moves to the side
and Perkins counters with a nice uppercut.
Mateusz Biernat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Biernat.
Biernat tries to clinch up but Perkins circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biernat tries to clinch up.
Biernat lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Perkins circles away quickly and effectively.
Biernat throws a head kick but Perkins moves out of range.
Perkins connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Biernat throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Perkins .
Biernat misses with a double jab
and Perkins counters with a nice uppercut.
Kai Perkins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Biernat throws a right hand that Perkins ducks under and follows up with a left that Perkins also avoids with ease.
Biernat is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Perkins Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Biernat is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kai Perkins !
Kai Perkins opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kassim Suluhu (ranked 2114 p4p, 112 weight class) and Yang Xinhai (ranked 5803 p4p, 256 weight class). Yang Xinhai has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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23
145 lbs
4 - 6 - 1 |
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175 cm
19
140 lbs
1 - 0 - 1 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kassim Suluhu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Yang Xinhai!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xinhai misses with a hook
and Suluhu counters with a slapping leg kick.
Suluhu shoots for a double leg takedown but Xinhai sprawls well. He's pushed Suluhu's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice takedown defense from Xinhai. No joy for Suluhu on that attempt.
Xinhai misses with a straight right.
Suluhu fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kassim Suluhu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Suluhu feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suluhu tries to free his leg and advance position but Xinhai is retaining full guard.
Suluhu slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Suluhu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Xinhai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xinhai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Suluhu.
Suluhu wants to get up but he can't break Xinhai's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Suluhu throwing strikes but missing.
Suluhu is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Xinhai has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Xinhai defending well as Suluhu loads up on a big left hand.
Donk. Xinhai catches Suluhu right on the button with a cross.
Suluhu tries for a takedown but Xinhai circles away easily
letting Xinhai counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xinhai doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Xinhai takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Suluhu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Suluhu shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Xinhai manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Suluhu slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Suluhu seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Xinhai for as long as he can get away with.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xinhai is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Suluhu is controlling him.
Suluhu decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Suluhu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xinhai.
Suluhu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Xinhai blocks the body kick.
A little jabbing left from Xinhai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Xinhai misses the jab.
Xinhai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Despite the aggression on Xinhai's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Xinhai throws out a loose jab but Suluhu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Suluhu shoots for a takedown but Xinhai saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xinhai throws a hook but Suluhu avoids it easily.
Suluhu drops down looking for a counter takedown but Xinhai sprawls and moves away.
A big left from Xinhai misses.
Suluhu swings for the body but Xinhai moves out of range.
Xinhai keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
As Suluhu backs off Xinhai throws a huge counter combo but Suluhu manages to avoid it all.
Xinhai ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Xinhai stuffs the takedown attempt from Suluhu. Suluhu gets slowly back to his feet.
A little jabbing left from Xinhai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Xinhai misses with a lunging right hand
and Suluhu counters with a stiff right hand.
Xinhai scores with a three punch combo!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yang Xinhai will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Suluhu misses with a takedown
and Xinhai counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Suluhu thinking.
Suluhu misses with the body kick
and Xinhai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Xinhai fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Suluhu on the side of the head.
Suluhu gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Xinhai counters with a stiff right hand.
Suluhu is rocked!
Kassim Suluhu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suluhu scores with a takedown into Xinhai's guard.
Oh Suluhu is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Suluhu stops Xinhai from standing up.
Suluhu trying to control the position from guard on top but Xinhai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Suluhu seems to have got his legs back now.
Suluhu is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suluhu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Suluhu trying to control the position from guard on top but Xinhai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Suluhu throwing strikes from guard but Xinhai blocks nicely.
Xinhai wants to stand but Suluhu is controlling the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Suluhu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Xinhai.
Suluhu changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Suluhu fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Xinhai avoids it really well and circles away.
Xinhai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kassim Suluhu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Suluhu closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Suluhu lands in his opponent's guard.
Xinhai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Suluhu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Xinhai works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Suluhu is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suluhu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Xinhai is keeping the position for now.
Xinhai wants to stand and escape but Suluhu is having none of it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Xinhai keeping moving, preventing Suluhu from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Suluhu scores with a push kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Suluhu closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Suluhu lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xinhai wants to stand and escape but Suluhu is having none of it.
Suluhu seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Suluhu looking to pass the guard.
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 Kassim Suluhu will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
A decent looking cross lands there for Xinhai.
Suluhu ducks under a wild hook from Xinhai.
Suluhu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Xinhai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Suluhu.
Suluhu throws a body punch but Xinhai moves out of range.
Suluhu darts in looking for a takedown but Xinhai gets double underhooks and turns Suluhu into the cage.
Xinhai takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xinhai gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Suluhu throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A solid body kick from Suluhu.
Yang Xinhai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suluhu lands a nice looking kick to the body. Xinhai takes a step back to recover.
Suluhu looks to score with a jab to the body but Xinhai is just out of range.
Suluhu closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Suluhu lands in his opponent's guard.
Suluhu trying to control the position from guard on top but Xinhai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Suluhu is really struggling to control Xinhai but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suluhu seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xinhai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Suluhu.
Suluhu wants to stand and escape but instead Xinhai has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Suluhu wants to get back to his feet but Xinhai passes into half guard.
Xinhai stops Suluhu from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suluhu makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Xinhai throws a body shot but no joy.
Suluhu fails with the takedown
and Xinhai counters with a nice uppercut.
Suluhu misses with a shot to the body
and Xinhai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Xinhai misses with a straight right.
Suluhu half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Suluhu throws a push kick but Xinhai slaps the foot to one side.
Suluhu looks to land a body kick but Xinhai moved away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suluhu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Xinhai on the side of the head.
Suluhu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Xinhai pinned against the cage. Xinhai gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kassim Suluhu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Suluhu looks to land a body kick but Xinhai moved away.
Xinhai is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Xinhai's corner calls for a 1-2. Xinhai obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Xinhai throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Suluhu stumbling backwards into the cage! Suluhu bounces back off the cage towards Xinhai, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Xinhai lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Xinhai celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Yang Xinhai!
Yang Xinhai seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Salim Awal (ranked 3640 p4p, 397 weight class) and Eye Crap (ranked 7359 p4p, 599 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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166 lbs
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Salim Awal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eye Crap!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crap lands a jab to the nose.
Crap moves in looking to clinch but Awal pushes him off.
Crap misses with an uppercut. Awal saw that one coming.
Awal tries to close the distance and clinch up but Crap swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Awal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Crap paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Despite the aggression on Crap's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Crap lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Awal circles away quickly and effectively.
Crap fails to land with a series of punches.
Crap's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Crap's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Nice uppercut lands for Crap. That snapped Awal's head back.
Crap rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Awal moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Crap will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
An attempted straight right counter from Awal misses the target.
Crap misses with a jab, cross combination.
Crap swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Crap misses with a looping right.
A right-left combo lands from Crap.
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!
Crap throws a combination that misses
and Awal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Crap swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crap misses with a double jab.
Awal has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Crap finds it's way round the side to connect with Awal's head.
Crap lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Crap.
Awal is looking to clinch but Crap is avoiding it.
Awal moves away from the strike by Crap.
Crap moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Crap misses with a series of wild punches.
It looked like Awal was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Crap.
Crap avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Crap connects with a good right hand that stumbles Awal. Awal circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Crap throws a right hand that Awal ducks under and follows up with a left that Awal also avoids with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crap misses with a series of wild punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Awal misses the target.
Awal wants to clinch up but Crap keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crap misses with a hook.
It looked like Awal was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Crap misses with a jab, cross combination.
Awal slips under a jab from Crap.
Awal is looking to counter punch.
Awal clinches.
Awal misses with a punch on the inside.
Awal throws a punch but it's blocked by Crap.
Awal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Awal lands with a left to the head.
Awal misses with a punch on the inside.
Crap is trying to force a seperation but Awal has the dominant position.
Awal misses with a punch on the inside.
Crap blocking some punches.
Awal softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Awal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Awal takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Awal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Awal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Crap is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Crap darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Crap throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Awal.
A counter left hand to the body from Awal misses its target.
Awal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crap.
Crap misses with a double jab.
Awal dodges the punch combination from Crap.
It looked like Awal wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Awal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crap moves away.
Crap connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Awal has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Awal lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Awal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Awal breaks the clinch.
A left and a right from Crap both land. Nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crap closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Left hook, right uppercut from Crap.
Crap throws a series of punches but Awal avoids them all with ease.
Awal takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Crap connects with a looping right hand.
Crap misses with a double jab
and Awal counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crap scores with a jab to the head.
Crap misses with a lunging right hand
letting Awal counter with a right hand.
Awal avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eye Crap 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.
Crap throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Awal.
Awal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crap.
Crap lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Awal backs up against the cage.
Crap falls off balance throwing a combination
and Crap takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crap scores with a nice right hand.
Eye Crap seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crap pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Awal back to the cage. Crap follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Crap keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Awal looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Eye Crap is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crap misses with a jab, cross combination.
Crap throws a right and a left that Awal avoids nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Awal moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Crap throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Awal tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Crap manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Awal clinches up against the cage.
Awal lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Awal fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Awal fails to land.
Awal working aggressively here.
Crap is trying to break the clinch but Awal has him pressed against the cage.
Awal misses with some punches.
Crap has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Awal swings wildly with an uppercut but Crap uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crap wants to break free but Awal has control.
Awal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Awal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crap misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looked like Awal wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Eye Crap seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A lazy left from Crap finds it's target.
Awal fails in his attempt to clinch.
Crap rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Awal moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Awal is looking to clinch but Crap is avoiding it.
Crap swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Awal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Awal fails in his attempt to clinch.
Crap throws a hook but Awal blocks it.
Awal avoids a punch combination nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Awal misses the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Awal doesn't manage to clinch there - Crap circles away.
Crap throws a right hand that Awal ducks under and follows up with a left that Awal also avoids with ease.
Crap throws a nice looking combination but Awal bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Crap fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Awal was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Awal fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crap scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Awal doesn't manage to clinch there - Crap circles away.
Some wild striking there from Crap.
A little feinted left hand from Awal on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Crap throws a right and a left that Awal avoids nicely.
Awal slips under a jab from Crap.
Awal appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Crap throws an overhand right that lands on Awal's shoulder, as Awal tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Awal misses the target.
Crap uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Awal.
Awal tries to clinch up.
Crap with a hook.
A combination from Crap does no damage.
Awal is looking to counter punch.
Crap throws a right and a left that Awal avoids nicely.
Awal is looking to counter punch.
Crap is breathing heavily.
Crap scores with a jab.
Awal moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crap wants to get back to striking at distance but Awal won't allow it.
Crap can't break the clinch.
Awal scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Awal throws a punch but it's blocked by Crap.
Awal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Crap tries to bum rush Awal with a series of wild strikes but Awal uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Awal throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Crap on the side of the head.
Crap throws a right and a left that both miss.
Crap cracks Awal with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Crap misses with a combination
and Awal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Crap throws a series of punches but Awal moves out of range.
Awal was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Crap stalks Awal and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Awal's face. Awal staggers backwards, shaken.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eye Crap showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Crap throws a series of punches but Awal avoids them all with ease.
A punch combination from Crap misses.
Crap throws a right hand that Awal ducks under and follows up with a left that Awal also avoids with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Awal on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Crap's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Crap duly obliges.
Awal slips a jab and a cross from Crap.
Awal looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Crap misses with a double jab.
Crap swats away the attempt to clinch by Awal.
Crap is looking for the big counter here.
Awal gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Crap, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Awal swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Crap rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Crap takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crap takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Crap is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Awal.
Crap stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Awal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Crap paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crap swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Awal counters with a two punch combo.
Crap throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Awal counters with a left to the body.
Awal wants to clinch.
Awal closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Crap misses with a jab, cross combination.
Crap lands a two punch combo.
Awal showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Crap.
Awal was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Crap throws a right and a left that Awal avoids nicely.
Awal was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Awal fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crap has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Awal finds it's way round the side to connect with Crap's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crap swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Awal tries to clinch there but Crap circles away.
Crap misses with a straight left.
Awal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Crap paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A jab from Crap misses.
Awal was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Crap swats away the attempt to clinch by Awal.
Crap misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Awal to counter with a crisp jab.
Awal gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Awal throws a punch but it's blocked by Crap.
Crap blocks an uppercut.
Awal lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Awal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Awal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Crap tries to break free but Awal pushes him back against the cage.
Awal breaks from the clinch.
Crap will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little feinted left hand from Awal on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Crap waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Awal.
Awal is looking to counter punch.
Crap misses with a two punch combination.
Awal is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Crap takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Crap walks into a stiff left hand from Awal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Awal misses.
Crap might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Crap waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Awal.
Awal appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Crap lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Awal backs up against the cage.
Awal tries to clinch there but Crap circles away.
Crap misses with a double jab.
Awal is looking to counter punch.
A combination from Crap does no damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some wild striking there from Crap.
Eye Crap is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Awal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Crap paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Crap scores with a jab. Awal acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Awal wants to clinch.
Salim Awal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crap misses with the combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eye Crap comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Crap winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eye Crap!
A very excited looking Eye Crap made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Salim Awal spoke after the fight, saying 'I could have done better '.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Derek Pappalardo (ranked 7739 p4p, 613 weight class) and Hans Hermann Hoppe (ranked 3044 p4p, 343 weight class). Hoppe comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Wind of Change kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Derek Pappalardo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hans Hermann Hoppe!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pappalardo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hoppe changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pappalardo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hoppe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pappalardo rushes Hoppe and presses him up against the cage.
Hoppe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pappalardo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hoppe tries to pull guard but Pappalardo holds him up against the cage and eventually Hoppe drops back down to his feet.
Pappalardo throws a punch but it's blocked by Hoppe.
Hoppe lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Pappalardo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pappalardo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pappalardo tries to get out of the position.
Hoppe throwing shots but Pappalardo is blocking nicely.
Hoppe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoppe is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hoppe thows a huge punch but Pappalardo dodges it nicely.
Hoppe scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pappalardo tries to kick Hoppe off but Hoppe keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hoppe is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hoppe perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoppe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pappalardo's head.
Hoppe thows a huge punch but Pappalardo dodges it nicely.
Pappalardo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hoppe.
Hoppe sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Pappalardo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hoppe is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoppe maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Pappalardo could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Hoppe has cracked it and Pappalardo is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Hoppe!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hans Hermann Hoppe!
Hans Hermann Hoppe bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dakota Bohi (ranked 2042 p4p, 235 weight class) and Yuji Nagata (ranked 2121 p4p, 241 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dakota Bohi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yuji Nagata !
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nagata avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nagata takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
We've been told by Bohi's head coaches at Shark Tank MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bohi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nagata has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bohi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nagata wants to clinch.
Nagata fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bohi connects with a single shot there.
Nagata misses with a straight left.
Dakota Bohi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bohi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nagata counters with an inside leg kick.
Bohi misses with an uppercut.
Bohi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bohi lands a glancing blow to the side of Nagata 's head.
Nagata closes the distance but Bohi moves to the side
and Bohi counters with a two punch combo.
We've been informed that Nagata 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.
Nagata lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nagata missing with a left hand there. Bohi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bohi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nagata counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nagata misses with an uppercut
and Bohi counters with a low kick, right behind Nagata 's knee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nagata avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bohi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nagata is able to avoid easily.
Bohi misses with a head kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bohi.
Nagata takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bohi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nagata manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bohi connects with a leg kick. Nagata looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nagata misses with a looping right.
Nagata avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bohi connects with a nice looking jab.
Bohi tries a head kick but it misses.
Nagata throws a counter combo.
Bohi gets a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Bohi.
Bohi tries to work over Nagata 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bohi.
Bohi throws a punch but it's blocked by Nagata .
Nagata lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bohi backwards.
Bohi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bohi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Bohi fails to land.
Nagata 's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Bohi working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nagata blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bohi swings wildly with an uppercut but Nagata uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Bohi.
Nagata throws an elbow that misses.
Bohi misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bohi misses with the head strike.
A short right from Bohi.
Bohi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nagata struggles to land a body shot inside as Bohi controls his hands.
Bohi throws a head punch that misses.
Bohi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bohi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bohi.
Bohi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nagata blocks a body shot from Bohi.
Nagata throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nagata lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nagata lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Nagata fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dakota Bohi dominated that 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.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bohi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nagata throws a shot to the body.
Bohi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nagata can do to turn this around?
A looping hook to the body misses from Bohi. Nagata does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bohi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bohi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nagata connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bohi dips to his left and cracks Nagata with an uppercut!
Bohi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nagata throws out the jab.
Nagata throws out a leg kick but Bohi moves out of range and Nagata only half commits.
Bohi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Nagata misses.
Bohi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nagata slips a straight right by Bohi.
Nagata fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bohi is out of range.
Bohi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nagata throws a nice looking combination but Bohi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nagata pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bohi throws a front kick aimed at Nagata 's knee but Nagata avoids it well.
Bohi staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Bohi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nagata missing with a left hand there. Bohi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bohi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bohi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nagata looks to score with a jab to the body but Bohi is just out of range.
Nagata takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bohi throws a hook to the side of Nagata 's head but Nagata sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bohi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nagata rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nagata takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Yuji Nagata has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bohi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nagata swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bohi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bohi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Nagata will feel that in the morning.
Bohi tries to clinch but Nagata moves out of range.
Nagata is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bohi with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bohi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nagata takes one to the chin there.
Nagata moves out of range of the leg kick from Bohi.
Nagata tries to bum rush Bohi with a series of wild strikes but Bohi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nagata takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nagata looks to land a right hand but Bohi moved out of range.
Nagata looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bohi scores with a nice head shot.
Bohi throws an off balance right hand
and Bohi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bohi!
Bohi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nagata finds it's way round the side to connect with Bohi's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nagata throws a looping overhand right but Bohi ducks down to avoid it.
Bohi jabs Nagata right on the nose. Nagata blinks but takes it well.
Bohi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nagata 's hands.
Nagata is rocked!
BOOM! Bohi lands a beautiful left hook that drops Nagata . Nagata tries to recover but Bohi is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Nagata lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dakota Bohi!
A victorious Dakota Bohi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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#R1#
Garret looks to land a combination. Jurmu sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jurmu lands a jab to Garret's midsection.
Garret misses with a few strikes there.
Clive Garret seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Jurmu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jurmu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garret.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jurmu.
Garret throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jurmu counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like Clive Garret has been cut.
Jurmu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Garret checks a low kick from Jurmu.
Garret will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Garret throws a right hand that Jurmu ducks under and follows up with a left that Jurmu also avoids with ease.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jurmu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Garret will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jurmu jabs Garret right on the nose. Garret blinks but takes it well.
Jurmu dodges the punch combination from Garret.
Some wild striking there from Garret.
#T1#
Garret looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A big left from Jurmu misses.
Garret checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jurmu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Garret misses with a wild combination.
Jurmu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jurmu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Garret misses with a double jab.
Garret lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Garret.
Garret misses with a combination
and Jurmu counters with an inside leg kick.
Jurmu cracks Garret with a good jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garret closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jurmu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Garret misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T2#
Garret misses with a few strikes there.
Jurmu cracks Garret with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Garret misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL2#
Jurmu takes the fight into the clinch.
Garret is trying to break the clinch but Jurmu has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Garret's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jurmu tries to throw a body punch but Garret avoids it by throwing Jurmu back against the cage.
Jurmu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Garret breaks the clinch.
Garret throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jurmu.
Jurmu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Garret blocks a leg kick.
Jurmu jabs at Garret's body.
Jurmu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jurmu misses with a low kick.
Garret swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jurmu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A punch combination from Garret misses. #T3#
Garret throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jurmu cracks Garret with a good jab.
Jurmu swings for the body but Garret moves out of range.
Garret swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Garret.
Jurmu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jurmu throws a body shot but no joy.
Garret moves out of range as Jurmu strikes.
Jurmu scores with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Jurmu misses the target.
Jurmu has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Some wild striking there from Garret.
Sloppy strikes from Garret. Those never looked like landing.
Garret's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Garret duly obliges.
Garret throws a nice looking combination but Jurmu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jurmu connects with an inside leg kick.
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!
Jurmu is looking to slow Garret down with leg kicks.
Garret throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jurmu. #T4#
Garret looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jurmu lands a jab to Garret's midsection.
A right-left combo lands from Garret.
Jurmu takes a swing at Garret's ribcage but misses.
Garret throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jurmu counters with a straight right hand.
Garret misses with a double jab.
Garret is breathing heavily.
Garret throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jurmu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jurmu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Garret throws a right and a left that Jurmu avoids nicely.
Jurmu throws a body punch but Garret moves out of range.
Jurmu is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Garret had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A clash of legs there as Garret blocks the low kick.
Garret throws a series of punches but Jurmu avoids them all with ease.
A left and a right from Garret both land. Nice combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garret throws a right hand that Jurmu ducks under and follows up with a left that Jurmu also avoids with ease.
Jurmu flicks out a counter leg kick but Garret steps away.
Garret will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jurmu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jarttu Jurmu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Clive Garret's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Jurmu throws a quick inside leg kick.
A combination from Garret does no damage.
Garret is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Garret throws a right and a left that Jurmu avoids nicely.
Good leg kick by Jurmu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jurmu tries to land a front kick but Garret steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jurmu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Garret has time to react.#CUT2#
Clive Garret's cut is getting worse.
Garret lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Garret.
Jurmu lands a nice looking body shot.
Clive Garret is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Garret blocks a low kick nicely.
Jurmu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Garret is able to avoid easily.
Garret throws a series of punches but Jurmu avoids them all with ease.
The fighters circling - Jurmu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jurmu misses with a wild body shot.
Garret feinted with a counter takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garret takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Garret looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Garret rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jurmu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Garret blocks a low kick nicely.
Jurmu looks to land a left hand but Garret moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Garret checks a leg kick nicely.
The fighters circling - Jurmu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jurmu throws an overhand right that lands on Garret's shoulder, as Garret tries to avoid the shot.
Jurmu wants to land a leg kick but Garret is out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Garret. Those never looked like landing.
Jurmu tries to counter with a clinch but Garret shakes him off and moves away.
Jurmu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garret moves away.
Garret throws a right hand that Jurmu ducks under and follows up with a left that Jurmu also avoids with ease.
Jurmu lands a nice looking kick to the body. Garret takes a step back to recover.
Jurmu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Garret.
Garret slips under a jab from Jurmu.
Garret lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jurmu circles away quickly and effectively.
Jurmu throws a head kick but Garret moves out of range.
Garret tries to counter with a takedown but Jurmu is quick to defend against it.
Garret gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jurmu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jurmu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Garret has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T2#
Jurmu cracks a nice hook into Garret's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garret tries to bum rush Jurmu with a series of wild strikes but Jurmu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jurmu is looking for the big counter here.
Jurmu feints and then cracks Garret's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Garret down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jurmu. That's going to slow Garret down.
Jurmu scores with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jurmu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Garret throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jurmu.
Garret swinging wildly here.
Garret will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jurmu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jurmu misses with a looping right.
Garret's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
A big left from Jurmu misses.
Garret throws a right and a left that Jurmu avoids nicely. #T3#
Garret uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jurmu.
A jab from Jurmu misses.
Garret throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Garret looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Garret misses with a series of wild punches.
Good leg kick by Jurmu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A combination from Garret does no damage.
Jurmu scores with a sloppy right hand. Garret should have avoided that one.
Jurmu misses with an uppercut.
That kick from Jurmu tenderised Garret's leg. Garret is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jurmu connects with a right hand. Garret shakes it off.
Jarttu Jurmu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Garret throws a right and a left that Jurmu avoids nicely.
Jurmu dodges the punch combination from Garret.
Jurmu takes a swing at Garret's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Garret slips a jab from Jurmu.
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!
Jurmu scores with a hook to the body. Garret takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jurmu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Garret's calf.
Garret uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jurmu.
Garret takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jurmu lands a head shot.
Jurmu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Garret takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jurmu throws a leg kick but Garret moved away.
Jurmu slips a jab and a cross from Garret.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garret throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jurmu.
Garret moves away from the strike by Jurmu.
A punch combination from Garret misses.
Garret throws a right hand that Jurmu ducks under and follows up with a left that Jurmu also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jarttu Jurmu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Clive Garret's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Garret swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Garret looks to land a combination but Jurmu avoids it well.
Jurmu appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jurmu scores with a punch to the head.
Jurmu scores with a kick to the midsection.
Jurmu lands a slapping body shot.
#CL2#
Jurmu takes the fight into the clinch.
Garret trying to stall but Jurmu improves his position.
Jurmu pushes Garret back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jurmu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch on the inside from Jurmu fails to land.
Jurmu gets through Garret's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jurmu lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jurmu.
Jurmu lands a nice uppercut.
Jurmu is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jurmu holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#T1#
Jurmu scores with a shoulder strike.
Jurmu has a couple of punches blocked by Garret.
A shot in the inside from Jurmu. #CUT2#
Clive Garret's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Jurmu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Garret backwards.
Garret avoiding damage.
Jurmu lands a hook that snaps the head of Garret backwards.
Garret blocking some punches.
Jurmu has a couple of punches blocked by Garret.
Jurmu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Garret backwards.
Jurmu displaying some good clinch control by pressing Garret up against the cage.
Jurmu tries to throw a body punch but Garret avoids it by throwing Jurmu back against the cage.
Jurmu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Clive Garret has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#ROC2#
Garret is rocked!#T2#
Garret avoiding damage.
Oh Garret is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jurmu. #CUT2#
Jeez, Clive Garret's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Jurmu slows down the pace here.
Jurmu throws a punch but it's blocked by Garret.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jurmu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice left hand lands by Jurmu.
Jurmu dips a shoulder and cracks Garret with a mighty uppercut! Garret falls back against the cage and Jurmu unloads with a barrage of strikes! Garret is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Jurmu screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jarttu Jurmu!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marty Mcfly (ranked 1681 p4p, 216 weight class) and Cartel Lopez (ranked 2367 p4p, 282 weight class). Cartel Lopez 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marty Mcfly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cartel Lopez!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcfly throws a hook but Lopez avoids it easily.
Lopez wants to counter the offense by Mcfly and move into the clinch position.
Mcfly misses with a body kick.
Lopez wants to counter the offense by Mcfly and move into the clinch position.
Lopez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mcfly.
Lopez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mcfly.
Mcfly fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lopez is out of range.
Lopez tries to counter by closing the distance.
Mcfly throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mcfly throws a big shot that misses.
Mcfly loads up on a big right hand but Lopez slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcfly closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Mcfly lands some shots froms side control.
Mcfly looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Lopez is avoiding damage well.
Mcfly working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Lopez tries to control but Mcfly manages to take his back.
Mcfly really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Lopez.
Mcfly scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Lopez is looking for a way out.
Mcfly lands strikes to the head.
Mcfly biding his time, looking for the opening.
Lopez controlling Mcfly 's hands.
Mcfly is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Mcfly gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Mcfly gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Mcfly apologises and we restart here on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcfly is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lopez's half guard.
Lopez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mcfly in particular looking to stall.
Mcfly drops an elbow to the side of Lopez's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lopez is looking to control Mcfly's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lopez avoid being mounted?
Mcfly passes to side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mcfly is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Lopez will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcfly grinds an elbow into Lopez's temple.
Lopez seems a little lost for a moment, as Mcfly dominates the positioning.
Mcfly scoring with punches from side control.
Mcfly in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Mcfly cracks Lopez with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Mcfly is working Lopez over with some ground and pound from side control.
Lopez takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Mcfly has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
You can see the frustration on Lopez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcfly lands an elbow.
Mcfly just content to control the position.
Mcfly connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Lopez some visible discomfort.
Mcfly taking a breather here.
Lopez takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Lopez is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marty Mcfly dominated that 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.
Mcfly changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lopez looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mcfly working the ground and pound from side control.
Mcfly cracks Lopez with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Mcfly in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Mcfly cracks Lopez with a big elbow.
Mcfly staying calm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez is trying to control Mcfly's posture but Mcfly avoids it.
Lopez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mcfly wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mcfly taking a breather here.
Lopez struggling a bit here.
Mcfly working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mcfly working the head with strikes.
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.
Mcfly in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Lopez taking a bit of punishment here - Mcfly scoring with strikes.
Lopez on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Mcfly controls the position.
Mcfly cracks Lopez with a big right hand but Lopez just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Mcfly working away.
Mcfly in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Lopez takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Mcfly works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Mcfly grinds an elbow into Lopez's temple.
Mcfly grinds an elbow into Lopez's temple.
Mcfly lands a nice forearm strike.
Mcfly lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Lopez down.
Mcfly works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Mcfly content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Mcfly scoring with punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcfly cracks Lopez with a big right hand but Lopez just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Mcfly controls the position.
Lopez is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Mcfly scoring with punches and elbows.
Mcfly controls the position.
Mcfly has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mcfly is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lopez can do to turn this around?
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!
Lopez taking a bit of punishment here - Mcfly scoring with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mcfly takes a little break here. Lopez wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marty Mcfly dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Lopez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mcfly.
Lopez is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Mcfly swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lopez tries to counter by closing the distance.
Mcfly misses with an uppercut. Lopez saw that one coming.
Mcfly decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lopez is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mcfly scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mcfly takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mcfly lands a nice short elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcfly lands strikes from half guard.
Mcfly performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mcfly seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcfly is controlling the pace.
Mcfly is thwarting Lopez's attempts to control the position.
Mcfly controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mcfly scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mcfly is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mcfly drops an elbow to the side of Lopez's head.
Still in half guard, Mcfly seems content to control.
Marty Mcfly overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lopez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Well, if Mcfly is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Mcfly is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcfly working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mcfly winds up and cracks Lopez with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mcfly is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mcfly working over Lopez with some ground and pound. Lopez looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mcfly is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lopez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mcfly sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Cartel Lopez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mcfly works his way into full mount!
Mcfly tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcfly landing punches.
Marty Mcfly is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mcfly sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lopez tries to hold on but Mcfly postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mcfly controlling the pace for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marty Mcfly showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mcfly has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:24
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:24
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marty Mcfly!
A very excited looking Marty Mcfly made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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