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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sam Assad (ranked 1230 p4p, 160 weight class) and Junior Iron (ranked 2762 p4p, 337 weight class). Junior Iron acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters 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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sam Assad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Junior Iron!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Franklyn Lucas and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Assad dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Assad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Iron blocks a jab.
Iron slips a jab from Assad.
Iron moves away from the strike by Assad.
Iron swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Iron clobbers Assad with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Some bone on bone action there as Assad checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Assad showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Iron.
Assad throws a big shot that misses.
Iron lands a nice shot to the body.
Assad misses with a straight right.
Assad throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Iron looks to land a combination but Assad avoids it well.
Iron lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Iron tries to bum rush Assad with a series of wild strikes but Assad uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Iron takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
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!
Assad takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Iron throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Assad thows a left - swing and a miss!
Iron let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Assad misses with a looping right.
Assad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Iron throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Assad staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Assad blocks a jab.
Assad slips a jab and a cross from Iron.
Assad misses with a looping left.
Assad showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Iron.
Assad misses with a body shot.
Iron connects with an inside leg kick.
Assad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Iron moves away.
Assad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Assad showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Iron.
Sloppy strikes from Iron. Those never looked like landing.
A quick step to the side and Assad tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Assad misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Iron.
A looping hook to the body misses from Iron. Assad does a little dance to reset his feet.
Iron avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Iron looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Assad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Iron sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Iron uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Iron scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Iron digs a good body shot into Assad's ribs.
The crowd cheers as Assad lands an impressive looking overhand right. Iron doesn't seem phased though.
Iron tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Assad is able to avoid easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Assad lands a nice shot to the body.
Assad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Iron misses with a low kick.
Assad takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Assad throws a hook to the side of Iron's head but Iron sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Assad swings for the body but Iron moves out of range.
Iron misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Assad.
Iron thuds a left hand into Assad's body.
Iron is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Assad rather than just go for the knockout.
A swing and a miss from Iron.
Assad displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Iron throws out the jab.
Iron slips a straight right by Assad.
Iron throws a nice looking combination but Assad bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Assad was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Assad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Iron manages to avoid it.
Assad throws a nice looking combination but Iron bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Iron fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Iron throws a leg kick that misses.
Iron walks into a straight right hand from Assad.
Assad throws the left hand but Iron avoids the punch easily.
Assad throws a body shot but no joy.
Assad dodges the punch combination from Iron.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Assad uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Iron.
Assad scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Assad throws an overhand right that lands on Iron's shoulder, as Iron tries to avoid the shot.
Assad loads up on a big right hand but Iron slips the punch.
A big right from Assad misses.
Assad on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Iron swinging wildly here.
Iron scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Assad uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Iron.
Assad lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Assad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Iron.
Assad bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Iron lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Iron.
Assad looks to land a right hand but Iron moved out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Assad defending well as Iron loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Assad misses the target.
Iron tries to land a leg kick but Assad saw it coming and moves away.
Iron lands a nice shot to the body.
Assad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Iron.
Iron looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Iron throws out a powerful jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iron looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Iron throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Assad cracks Iron with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Iron scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Iron misses with a jab, cross combination.
Assad staying out of range there.
A big right from Assad misses.
Nice shot by Assad.
Iron slips under a jab.
Assad looks to land a right hand but Iron moved out of range.
Assad jabs Iron to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Iron bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Assad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Iron throws a sloppy head kick and Assad moves out of range easily.
Iron lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Assad uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Iron.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Iron throws a shot from downtown. Assad moves away and avoids it.
Iron takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Assad steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Iron.
Assad stuns Iron with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Assad misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Iron dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A slapping body kick lands there for Iron.
A telegraphed right hand from Assad misses the target.
Assad slips a jab and a cross from Iron.
Iron misses with a left hand
and Assad counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Assad looks to throw the jab but Iron is out of range.
Iron misses with the combination.
Assad just misses with a punch to the body.
Assad's jab looks to have found its range, popping Iron under the eye.
Nice defenses there by Iron.
Assad misses with an uppercut.
Iron lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Iron throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Iron throws a head kick but Assad moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iron takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Iron throws a front kick aimed at Assad's knee but Assad avoids it well.
Iron throws a push kick but Assad slaps the foot to one side.
Assad scores with a decent looking hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Iron throws a lazy right hand but Assad sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Iron looks to land a combination but Assad avoids it well.
Good exchange - Assad coming out on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Assad throws out a loose jab but Iron uses good head movement to avoid it.
Iron tries a quick counter leg kick but Assad is wise to it.
Assad punishes Iron's body with a nice straight punch.
Iron bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Iron throws a jab but it's blocked by Assad.
Assad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Assad bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Assad throws a hook to the side of Iron's head but Iron sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Iron unleashes a big counter combination but Assad bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Iron.
Junior Iron is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Assad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Iron manages to avoid it.
Iron was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Assad takes a swing at Iron's ribcage but misses.
Iron throws a solid leg kick but Assad takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Iron.
Iron waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Assad.
Assad looks to land a right hand but Iron moved out of range.
As Assad backs off Iron throws a huge counter combo but Assad manages to avoid it all.
Iron avoids the body shot from Assad.
Iron unleashes a big counter combination but Assad bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Iron connects with a looping right hand.
Iron tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Assad is able to avoid easily.
Assad uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Assad slips under a jab.
Iron misses with the combination.
Assad swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Iron avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iron staying out of range there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Iron ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Assad moves away.
Iron uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Assad.
Iron lands a nice hook to Assad's body. Assad takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Iron blocks a jab.
Assad takes a swing at Iron's ribcage but misses.
Assad is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A slapping body kick lands there for Iron.
Iron buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Assad loads up on a big right hand but Iron slips the punch.
Iron throws a leg kick but Assad sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Assad misses the shot to the body.
Assad throws a body punch but Iron moves out of range.
A jab from Assad does it's job there.
Assad throws out a powerful jab.
Iron lands with a kick to the ribs.
Assad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Iron.
Assad moves out of range of the strikes.
Iron throws a right and a left that Assad avoids nicely.
Assad misses with a straight right.
Iron pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Assad just misses with a punch to the body.
Iron staying out of range there.
Assad looks to land a right hand but Iron moved out of range.
A combination from Iron does no damage.
Assad jabs at Iron's body.
Assad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Iron sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Iron slips under a jab from Assad.
Assad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Iron sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Assad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Assad backing away here, and Iron unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Iron tests Assad's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Iron throws a shot from downtown. Assad moves away and avoids it.
Iron bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Assad lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Iron uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Assad.
Iron now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Some wild striking there from Iron.
Assad cracks Iron with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Assad misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Assad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Assad swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice defenses there by Iron.
Assad on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Iron misses with an uppercut. Assad saw that one coming.
Assad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Iron sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Assad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Iron.
Assad lunges at Iron with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Iron's hand.
Donk. Iron catches Assad right on the button with a cross.
Iron tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Iron feints a jab promting Assad to slip. Iron then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Assad slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Iron throws a hook but Assad avoids it easily.
Junior Iron seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Assad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Assad takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Assad was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Iron throws a low kick but it's checked well by Assad.
Assad connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Assad takes a swing at Iron's ribcage but misses.
Iron scores with a head kick.
Assad misses with a looping right.
Iron looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Assad changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
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 Sam Assad will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A punch combination from Iron misses.
Assad misses with a straight right.
Assad misses with a wild body shot.
Iron jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Assad misses with a few strikes there.
Iron defending well as Assad loads up on a big left hand.
Assad misses with a hook. Iron ducked under it nicely.
Assad scores with a shot to the body.
That kick from Iron tenderised Assad's leg. Assad is trying to keep his angry face on.
Assad is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Assad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Iron sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Iron tries a low kick but Assad avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Assad.
Iron darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Assad with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iron looks to land a right hand but Assad moved out of range.
Iron walks into a stiff left hand from Assad.
Assad cracks Iron with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Assad throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Iron is looking for the big counter here.
Iron displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Assad throws out the jab.
Assad misses with a straight left.
Iron misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iron scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Iron uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Assad has time to react.
Assad misses with a hook. Iron ducked under it nicely.
Iron throws a right and a left that both miss.
Assad takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Iron with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Iron moves out of range as Assad strikes.
Assad tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Iron tries to move into range but Assad moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Iron takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A slow jab from Assad misses its intended target.
Assad misses with a straight left.
Iron displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Iron steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Assad.
Iron rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Assad moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Assad looks to land a left hand but Iron moved out of range nicely.
Iron moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Iron moves out of range of the strikes.
Assad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Iron has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iron keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Iron lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Iron swings for the body but Assad moves out of range.
Assad was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Iron fails to land with a series of punches.
Assad throws a hook but Iron avoids it easily.
Assad looks to score with a jab to the body but Iron is just out of range.
Assad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Assad.
Iron looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Assad swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Assad misses with a looping left.
Assad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Assad lands the left hand.
Iron ducks under a wild hook from Assad.
Iron cracks Assad with a right hand to the side of the head.
Assad throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Iron looks to land a left hand but Assad moved out of range nicely.
Iron will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Iron slips under a jab.
Iron unleashes a big counter combination but Assad bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Assad misses with a wild body shot.
Assad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Iron was well out of range. Poor timing from Assad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iron scores with a hook.
Iron swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Assad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Iron tries to work over Assad's front leg with a kick but Assad checks it.
Assad misses with a wild body shot.
Iron misses with a looping right.
Iron throws a hook but Assad avoids it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Iron.
Assad throws out a loose jab but Iron uses good head movement to avoid it.
Iron throws a hook but Assad blocks it.
Iron uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Assad.
A big right from Assad misses.
Assad throws a body shot but no joy.
Iron looks for the body kick but Assad saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Assad misses the target.
Iron slips a jab from Assad.
Iron takes one to the chin there.
Iron lands a glancing blow to the side of Assad's head.
Iron moves out of range of the strikes.
A bone on bone clash there as Assad blocks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Assad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Iron was well out of range. Poor timing from Assad.
A big right from Assad misses.
Nice defenses there by Iron.
Assad throws a body shot but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Iron throws a right and a left that Assad avoids nicely.
Assad misses with a hook.
Assad uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Iron.
Assad was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Assad. Iron does a little dance to reset his feet.
Iron blocks a jab.
Iron bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Iron swinging wildly here.
The fighters circling - Assad throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Assad misses the jab.
Iron lands a jab to Assad's midsection.
Iron wants to land a leg kick but Assad is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Iron throws a right hand that Assad ducks under and follows up with a left that Assad also avoids with ease.
Assad moves out of range as Iron strikes.
Assad takes a swing at Iron's ribcage but misses.
Assad misses with a two punch combination.
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 Sam Assad.
I think Assad has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Assad!
Sam Assad managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Organic Nutrition, into his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Peter Narz (ranked 1812 p4p, 100 weight class) and One Fortytwo (ranked 2535 p4p, 134 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Peter Narz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, One Fortytwo!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Anthony Taglia and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fortytwo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Narz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fortytwo! But no joy.
A cross from Fortytwo lands.
Narz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fortytwo.
Narz checks a low kick from Fortytwo.
Narz throws a body shot but no joy.
Narz takes one to the side of the head.
Narz throws a body punch but Fortytwo moves out of range.
Fortytwo lands a nice hook to Narz's body. Narz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Narz scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Narz avoids the body shot from Fortytwo.
Narz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fortytwo manages to avoid it.
Fortytwo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fortytwo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Narz manages to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Fortytwo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Narz just misses with a punch to the body.
Narz throws a body punch but Fortytwo moves out of range.
Fortytwo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fortytwo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fortytwo lands a leg kick that knocks Narz off balance momentarily.
Fortytwo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Narz moves away.
A quick step to the side and Narz tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fortytwo throws a body shot but no joy.
Narz was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fortytwo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Narz manages to avoid it.
Narz is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Narz moves out of range of the body kick.
Fortytwo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Narz tries for a takedown but Fortytwo circles away easily
and Fortytwo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Narz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Narz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fortytwo looks to score with a jab to the body but Narz is just out of range.
It looked like Narz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fortytwo.
Fortytwo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Narz.
Narz throws a body shot but no joy.
Fortytwo is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Fortytwo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Narz. That did some damage!
Fortytwo lets loose with a powerful body kick. Narz will feel that in the morning.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fortytwo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fortytwo avoids the body shot from Narz.
Narz manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Fortytwo on his heels. He'll look to pass Fortytwo's guard now, I'm sure.
Fortytwo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Narz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fortytwo is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fortytwo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Narz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fortytwo is keeping the position for now.
Narz is pushing down on Fortytwo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fortytwo is fighting to maintain full guard but Narz has managed to sneak the leg through.
Narz is looking to stall here but Fortytwo recovers full guard.
Narz sitting in guard here, content to control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fortytwo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fortytwo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four 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.
Fortytwo keeping moving, preventing Narz from controlling successfully.
Narz preventing the sweep.
Fortytwo trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fortytwo can't keep his opponent in guard - Narz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Narz is taking a breather. Fortytwo says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Fortytwo trying to control but Narz postures up.
Narz is trying to control. Fortytwo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
One Fortytwo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fortytwo just misses with a punch to the body.
Fortytwo misses with a left hand
and Narz counters with a nice body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Narz. Fortytwo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Narz tries to move into range but Fortytwo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Narz looks to score with a jab to the body but Fortytwo is just out of range.
Fortytwo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Narz just misses with a punch to the body.
Fortytwo throws out a counter right but Narz avoids it with no problem.
Narz just misses with a punch to the body.
Narz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fortytwo avoids the body shot from Narz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Narz defending well as Fortytwo loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Narz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fortytwo.
Narz slips under a jab from Fortytwo.
Fortytwo lands a nice looking body kick.
Fortytwo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Narz was well out of range. Poor timing from Fortytwo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortytwo swings for the body but Narz moves out of range.
Narz checks the leg kick.
Fortytwo avoids the body shot from Narz.
Narz misses with a body punch
and Fortytwo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fortytwo lands an overhand right.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fortytwo.
Fortytwo just misses with a punch to the body.
Narz throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fortytwo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Narz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fortytwo is fending him off so far but Narz persists. Nope, Fortytwo circles away and we're back to standing.
Narz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fortytwo manages to avoid it.
Fortytwo lands a body shot.
One Fortytwo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fortytwo looks to land a right hand but Narz moved out of range.
Fortytwo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Narz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fortytwo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Narz was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Narz. Fortytwo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Narz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fortytwo moves away.
One Fortytwo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Narz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Narz is looking to wear down Fortytwo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fortytwo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fortytwo misses with a straight right.
Narz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fortytwo.
Narz misses with a shot to the body
and Fortytwo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Narz looks to score with a jab to the body but Fortytwo is just out of range.
Fortytwo misses the shot to the body.
A left lands for Fortytwo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fortytwo scores with a nice strike.
Fortytwo misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Narz. Fortytwo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fortytwo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Narz manages to avoid it.
Fortytwo scores with a punch to the head.
Fortytwo scores with a hook to the body. Narz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fortytwo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Narz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fortytwo moves away.
Fortytwo scores with a decent looking hook.
Fortytwo jabs Narz right on the nose. Narz blinks but takes it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Narz. Fortytwo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Narz checks a low kick from Fortytwo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fortytwo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Narz.
Fortytwo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fortytwo throws a leg kick but Narz checks it.
Narz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fortytwo throws a body punch but Narz moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Narz misses its target.
Fortytwo throws out a leg kick but Narz moves out of range and Fortytwo only half commits.
Fortytwo throws an overhand right that lands on Narz's shoulder, as Narz tries to avoid the shot.
Narz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fortytwo.
Narz blocks a leg kick.
Narz throws a big counter combination but Fortytwo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Fortytwo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Narz.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Narz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Narz just misses with a punch to the body.
Narz just misses with a punch to the body.
Fortytwo throws out a counter right but Narz avoids it with no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
One Fortytwo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Fortytwo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Narz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fortytwo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Narz.
Narz misses with a wild body shot.
Narz lands a right hook to the body.
Fortytwo scores with the left hand. Narz knows he should have avoided that one.
Narz avoids the head kick by Fortytwo.
A quick step to the side and Narz tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Narz steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Fortytwo. That one must have hurt.
Narz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fortytwo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Narz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fortytwo.
Narz looks to score with a jab to the body but Fortytwo is just out of range.
Fortytwo throws an overhand right that lands on Narz's shoulder, as Narz tries to avoid the shot.
Narz takes a swing at Fortytwo's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Narz. Fortytwo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Narz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fortytwo.
A jab from Fortytwo finds it's way through Narz's defenses.
Good standup being displayed there by Fortytwo as he connects with a hook.
Fortytwo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Narz defending well as Fortytwo loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Narz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fortytwo.
Fortytwo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fortytwo scores with a shot to the body.
Narz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fortytwo.
Fortytwo throws a right hand that misses
and Narz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Narz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fortytwo was well out of range. Poor timing from Narz.
Fortytwo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Narz with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fortytwo connects with a nice looking jab.
Narz takes a swing at Fortytwo's ribcage but misses.
Fortytwo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Narz takes a swing at Fortytwo's ribcage but misses.
Fortytwo takes a swing at Narz's ribcage but misses.
Narz punishes Fortytwo's body with a nice straight punch.
Fortytwo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Narz was well out of range. Poor timing from Fortytwo.
Fortytwo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fortytwo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Narz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fortytwo at a distance.
Fortytwo misses with a hook
and Narz counters with a two punch combo.
Fortytwo scores with a nice strike.
One Fortytwo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy left from Fortytwo finds it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Narz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fortytwo throws a looping overhand right but Narz ducks down to avoid it.
Fortytwo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Narz throws a body shot but no joy.
Fortytwo catches Narz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Narz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fortytwo.
One Fortytwo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Narz throws a body shot but no joy.
And Fortytwo responds with a good body kick, but Narz manages to step out the way in time.
Narz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fortytwo misses with a straight right.
Narz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fortytwo takes a swing at Narz's ribcage but misses.
Narz appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Narz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fortytwo connects with an inside leg kick.
Fortytwo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Narz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fortytwo.
Fortytwo throws a right hand that misses
and Narz counters with a right hand to the body.
Narz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fortytwo was well out of range. Poor timing from Narz.
Fortytwo tries to land a leg kick but Narz saw it coming and moves away.
It looked like Narz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fortytwo.
Fortytwo throws a lazy right hand but Narz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Narz throws a body punch but Fortytwo moves out of range.
Narz stuns Fortytwo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fortytwo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Peter Narz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Narz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that's the end of the fight!
One Fortytwo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fortytwo 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... One Fortytwo!
One Fortytwo decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paddy Fagan (ranked 1159 p4p, 142 weight class) and Long Thai (ranked 1997 p4p, 230 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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159 lbs
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165 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
12 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Paddy Fagan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Long Thai!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Roberts and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch lands to the side of Thai 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fagan pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Thai back to the cage. Fagan follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Thai throws a low kick but Fagan moves out of range easily.
No joy there for Fagan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thai lands with an uppercut that bounces Fagan off the cage and back into range.
Thai scores with a kick to the body.
Thai ducks under a wild hook from Fagan.
Thai raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Fagan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thai doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fagan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Thai sprawls well. Thai wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fagan gets slowly back to his feet.
Thai appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fagan tries for a takedown but Thai sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Thai follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Long Thai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thai throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fagan on the side of the head.
Fagan looks for a takedown but Thai sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paddy Fagan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fagan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Thai counters by clinching up.
Fagan has a couple of punches blocked by Thai.
Fagan tries to pull guard but Thai holds him up against the cage and eventually Fagan drops back down to his feet.
Fagan misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fagan dodges an elbow strike from Thai.
Thai trying to land knees to the body.
Fagan wants to get back to striking at distance but Thai won't allow it.
Fagan takes a knee to the side of the body.
Thai misses with an elbow strike.
Thai creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fagan's defenses.
Fagan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fagan is defending well for now.
Thai utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Thai blocking some punches.
Fagan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fagan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Thai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fagan scores with a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Fagan.
Fagan misses with a left hand
and Thai counters with a head kick that drops Fagan to the mat! Fagan scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Thai avoids the body shot from Fagan.
Fagan shoots and misses
and Thai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fagan is rocked!
Fagan 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.
Fagan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Thai but Thai pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Thai tries to counter with a clinch but Fagan shakes him off and moves away.
Thai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fagan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thai scores with a push kick.
Fagan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thai moves away.
Fagan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thai fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thai slips a jab and a cross from Fagan.
Thai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thai defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fagan.
Thai leaves Fagan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Thai throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Long Thai dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fagan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A head kick misses from Thai.
Thai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fagan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Thai let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Thai slips under a jab from Fagan.
Thai steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Fagan.
Long Thai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fagan cracks Thai with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Paddy Fagan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fagan checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fagan ducks under a wild hook from Thai.
Fagan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Thai circles away.
Fagan fails to land the takedown.
Thai appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fagan misses with a double jab.
Fagan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paddy Fagan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fagan moves out of range as Thai strikes.
Thai stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thai wants it to stay on the feet.
Fagan shoots in looking for a takedown but Thai manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fagan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fagan tries for a takedown but Thai sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
As Fagan backs off Thai throws a huge counter combo but Fagan manages to avoid it all.
Thai is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Thai.
Donk. Fagan catches Thai right on the button with a cross.
Fagan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fagan.
Fagan shoots in for a double leg but Thai sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fagan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thai throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fagan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fagan misses with the combination.
Thai wants to counter the offense by Fagan and move into the clinch position.
Thai tries to clinch but Fagan moves out of range.
Fagan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Thai is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fagan.
Fagan throws a hook but Thai blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Thai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thai tries to clinch
and Fagan counters with a nice body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fagan.
It seemed like Thai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fagan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fagan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fagan misses with a hook to the body
and Thai counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thai misses with a low kick.
Fagan shoots in but no luck this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Long Thai will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Thai takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Thai darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fagan misses with a body shot.
Fagan misses the shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Thai.
Fagan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thai at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fagan throws a good cross that connects.
Fagan lands with a right hand.
Fagan has a takedown stuffed.
Fagan sets himself, and Thai steps forward looking for the clinch! Fagan avoids it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Thai misses the target.
Fagan misses with an uppercut.
Fagan moves out of range of the body kick from Thai.
A bone on bone clash there as Fagan blocks the leg kick.
Fagan misses with a hook.
Thai tries to counter by closing the distance.
Fagan throws a series of punches but Thai avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fagan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fagan gets a double leg takedown into Thai's guard.
Fagan prevents Thai from getting back to his feet.
Thai seems keen to control Fagan's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fagan controlling from the top position.
Thai pulls Fagan in close to his closed guard and prevents Fagan from doing any damage or advancing position.
Thai trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fagan stands and throws Thai's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Fagan sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Thai is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Thai is trying to control Fagan's posture but Fagan avoids it.
Fagan cracks Thai with a big right hand but Thai just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Paddy Fagan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fagan tries for a kimura but Thai is defending well.
Fagan 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.
Thai is not content to let Fagan control the position.
Fagan is working Thai over with some ground and pound from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fagan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Thai, who protects the arm well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Thai can do anything to dispel that myth.
Thai is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Fagan off and has taken his back!
Fagan wants to escape the position.
Thai is trying to stick to Fagan's back but Fagan is turning into Thai. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Thai's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Fagan.
Fagan postures up in Thai's guard and throws a big left but Thai blocks it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Thai is on top in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thai wants to control from the top but Fagan keeps moving.
Thai controlling from the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paddy Fagan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Thai has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Long Thai!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lalama Amana (ranked 1403 p4p, 164 weight class) and Miki Viki (ranked 1830 p4p, 217 weight class). Miki Viki is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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167 lbs
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160 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
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lalama Amana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Miki Viki!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Columbo Gatti and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amana throws an off balance right hand
letting Viki counter with a right hand.
Amana on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lalama Amana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Viki.
Amana misses with a right hand
enabling Viki to counter with a crisp jab.
Viki darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Viki moves away from the strike by Amana.
Viki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Amana misses with a jab to the body
and Viki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Amana jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Viki avoids the body shot from Amana.
Amana throws a hook but Viki blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Viki on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Amana uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Viki.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amana takes a swing at Viki's ribcage but misses.
Viki connects with a nice looking jab.
Viki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Amana.
A little feinted left hand from Amana on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Viki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Viki shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
It looks like Miki Viki has been cut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Viki.
Viki misses with the combination.
Amana scores with a nice strike.
Viki lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Amana crumples to the floor! Viki milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Miki Viki!
Our winner, Miki Viki, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Ruas (ranked 1375 p4p, 176 weight class) and Maikel Fortuyn (ranked 1189 p4p, 152 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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255 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carlos Ruas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maikel Fortuyn!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Dean Styles and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fortuyn swivels and escapes.
Fortuyn steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ruas.
Fortuyn tries to clinch up.
Ruas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fortuyn.
Fortuyn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fortuyn wants it to stay on the feet.
Fortuyn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ruas defending well as Fortuyn loads up on a big left hand.
Ruas appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ruas fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Ruas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fortuyn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fortuyn throws a nice looking combination but Ruas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ruas misses with a takedown attempt
and Fortuyn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Carlos Ruas has been cut.
Ruas tries for a takedown but Fortuyn circles away easily
and Fortuyn counters with a series of strikes. Ruas will be more careful next time no doubt.
A good leg kick by Fortuyn.
Ruas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fortuyn can pounce on him.
Ruas shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Fortuyn is trying to defend but Ruas finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruas tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fortuyn knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruas is looking to take a break and control but Fortuyn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fortuyn is trying to control but can't.
Ruas trying to pass the guard but Fortuyn defending well.
Ruas is working for a kimura but Fortuyn is defending it quite comfortably.
Ruas throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ruas wants to free his trapped foot but Fortuyn is holding on for dear life with his legs.
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.
Fortuyn wants to improve his position but Ruas is controlling well.
Fortuyn is not content to let Ruas control the position.
Fortuyn controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Ruas is keen to just control but Fortuyn is a slippery customer.
Fortuyn is trying to get back to full guard.
Ruas looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fortuyn is positioning himself well to prevent Ruas advancing to mount.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fortuyn is trying to maintain the position but Ruas is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ruas shoots in and gets a takedown into Fortuyn's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fortuyn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ruas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fortuyn is keeping the position for now.
Fortuyn looking to control.
Ruas slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ruas trying to control the action but Fortuyn is working from the bottom.
Fortuyn felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruas tries to advance to mount but can't.
Ruas trying to control the position but Fortuyn is working away.
Ruas is really struggling to control Fortuyn but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ruas tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fortuyn struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Maikel Fortuyn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Carlos Ruas's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ruas looks for a takedown but Fortuyn sprawls well.
Ruas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fortuyn stuffs the takedown attempt from Ruas. Ruas gets slowly back to his feet.
Ruas with a poor takedown
and Ruas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Ruas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fortuyn throws a hook to the side of Ruas's head but Ruas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ruas appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ruas throws a hook but Fortuyn blocks it.
Carlos Ruas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fortuyn throws a jab when Ruas was well out of range.
Fortuyn fails to land with a series of punches.
Ruas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fortuyn avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortuyn throws a leg kick which misses Ruas's front leg but catches the back leg as Ruas tries to avoid it.
Nice takedown defense from Fortuyn. No joy for Ruas on that attempt.
Ruas gets a double leg takedown into Fortuyn's guard.
Ruas preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruas works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Fortuyn. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Ruas is looking for a kimura here.
Fortuyn is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Ruas tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fortuyn knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fortuyn trying to hold on to Ruas's head to control him but Ruas postures up.
Ruas is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ruas trying to pass the guard but Fortuyn defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fortuyn is holding on to half guard well.
Fortuyn is looking for a sweep. Ruas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fortuyn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ruas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fortuyn trying to control but Ruas postures up.
Fortuyn is not content to let Ruas control the position.
Fortuyn wants to improve his position but Ruas is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruas looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fortuyn is staying active underneath Ruas, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ruas shoots in looking for a takedown but Fortuyn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ruas's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ruas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fortuyn holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fortuyn throws an elbow but misses.
Ruas gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Ruas tries to free his leg and advance position but Fortuyn is retaining full guard.
Carlos Ruas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ruas wants to control from the top but Fortuyn keeps moving.
Fortuyn controls Ruas momentarily but Ruas frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fortuyn keeping moving, preventing Ruas from controlling successfully.
Fortuyn is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Fortuyn is adopting a defensive guard.
Fortuyn keeping full guard, as Ruas tries to pass.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ruas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fortuyn's waist but Fortuyn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ruas off to one side.
Maikel Fortuyn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fortuyn will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Maikel Fortuyn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Carlos Ruas's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Ruas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fortuyn.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fortuyn. Ruas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fortuyn throws a good cross that connects.
Fortuyn throws a nice looking combination but Ruas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ruas shoots in looking for a takedown. Fortuyn tries to sprawl out of it but Ruas keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fortuyn manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ruas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fortuyn defends it nicely.
Ruas backing away here, and Fortuyn unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Fortuyn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruas walks into a jab.
Fortuyn tries to clinch but Ruas moves out of range.
Fortuyn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ruas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Ruas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fortuyn leaves Ruas with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
As Ruas backs off Fortuyn throws a huge counter combo but Ruas manages to avoid it all.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruas slips under a jab.
Fortuyn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fortuyn throws a body punch but Ruas moves out of range.
Fortuyn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fortuyn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fortuyn wants it to stay on the feet.
Ruas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fortuyn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ruas moves away.
Ruas shoots in looking for a takedown but Fortuyn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ruas's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ruas looks to throw the jab but Fortuyn is out of range.
Maikel Fortuyn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice sprawl there from Fortuyn as Ruas shoots in.
Fortuyn pushes Ruas up against the cage in a clinch.
Fortuyn scores with a shot to the side of Ruas's head.
Fortuyn dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Fortuyn taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ruas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fortuyn just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ruas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fortuyn just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fortuyn breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fortuyn lands with an overhand left.
Ruas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fortuyn! But no joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ruas shoots in but no luck this time.
Ruas shoots in for a takedown but Fortuyn shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ruas misses with a takedown attempt - Fortuyn sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruas shoots in but no luck this time.
Fortuyn throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fortuyn lands a glancing blow to the side of Ruas's head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ruas or perhaps it was just good defense by Fortuyn, which made it look bad.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fortuyn. That's going to slow Ruas down.
Fortuyn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ruas will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A left lands for Fortuyn.
Carlos Ruas's cut is getting worse.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fortuyn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ruas, pushing him back against the cage.
Fortuyn controlling the action here for a moment.
Fortuyn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ruas is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ruas gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fortuyn is trying to get back to full guard.
Ruas looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fortuyn is trying to maintain the position but Ruas is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fortuyn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fortuyn keeping hold of Ruas's head, controlling as best he can.
Ruas is keen to just control but Fortuyn is a slippery customer.
Ruas is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fortuyn has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ruas wants to pass the guard but Fortuyn is defending well.
Fortuyn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maikel Fortuyn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fortuyn 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Maikel Fortuyn!
During a confident post fight interview, Maikel Fortuyn thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Carlos Ruas spoke after the fight, saying 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diyorbek Nurudinov (ranked 1557 p4p, 198 weight class) and Hercules Fortier (ranked 1246 p4p, 155 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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270 lbs
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Diyorbek Nurudinov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hercules Fortier!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Anthony Taglia and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nurudinov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nurudinov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fortier throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nurudinov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fortier.
Nurudinov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nurudinov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nurudinov walks into a stiff left hand from Fortier.
It looks like Diyorbek Nurudinov has been cut.
Nurudinov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fortier lands with a right hand.
Fortier walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nurudinov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fortier looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fortier wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fortier misses with a hook to the body
and Nurudinov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fortier thinking.
A big left from Fortier misses.
Nurudinov has closed the distance and engaged Fortier in a clinch.
Fortier stops a takedown attempt from Nurudinov.
Fortier tries to work over Nurudinov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fortier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fortier.
Nurudinov tries to score a body lock takedown but Fortier shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fortier leaning against his opponent.
Fortier tries to throw a body punch but Nurudinov avoids it by throwing Fortier back against the cage.
Fortier softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fortier is working Nurudinov over against the cage.
Fortier stalling in the clinch.
Fortier lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fortier lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fortier tries a body shot but Nurudinov blocks it.
Fortier working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fortier avoiding damage.
Fortier lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fortier breaks from the clinch.
Fortier scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nurudinov checks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurudinov walks into a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fortier scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fortier throws a body punch but Nurudinov moves out of range.
Nurudinov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fortier sprawls and moves away.
Nurudinov leaves his chin hanging out and Fortier seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Nurudinov crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hercules Fortier!
A very excited looking Hercules Fortier 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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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nando Vasquez (ranked 667 p4p, 76 weight class) and John Mills (ranked 564 p4p, 63 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nando Vasquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Mills!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Kavanagh and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vasquez throws a jab but it's blocked by Mills.
Mills lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vasquez's sensitive parts.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vasquez.
Nice cross by Mills.
Vasquez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vasquez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vasquez throws a leg kick but Mills checks it.
Vasquez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mills moves away.
Vasquez looks to land a combination. Mills sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vasquez, right into the meat.
Mills misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Vasquez misses the target.
Mills scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vasquez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Vasquez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mills.
A telegraphed right hand from Mills misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Vasquez misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Vasquez misses the target.
Mills showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vasquez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasquez tests Mills's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big left from Mills misses.
Vasquez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mills takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mills misses with a hook.
Vasquez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mills.
Vasquez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vasquez is rocked!
Mills cracks Vasquez with a hook to the temple - Vasquez is on wobbly legs here! Mills swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Vasquez falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Mills wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). John Mills!
Our winner, John Mills, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Araujo (ranked 595 p4p, 85 weight class) and Mike Megaton (ranked 570 p4p, 80 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Araujo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Megaton!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Kavanagh and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Araujo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Megaton's guard.
Araujo throwing strikes from guard but Megaton blocks nicely.
Megaton controls Araujo momentarily but Araujo frees himself.
Araujo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Araujo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Araujo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Araujo seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Megaton to regain full guard.
Megaton controlling the position.
Megaton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Araujo postures up in Megaton's guard and throws a big left but Megaton blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Megaton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Araujo manages to get himself to full guard.
Araujo is trying to keep Megaton in close.
Araujo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Araujo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Megaton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Araujo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Megaton defends it easily.
Megaton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Araujo pushes a forearm under Megaton's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Megaton is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thiago Araujo!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Mma (ranked 531 p4p, 75 weight class) and Joe Smith (ranked 249 p4p, 38 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jeff Mma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Smith!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Reed Andrews and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mma lands with a kick to the ribs.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Mma went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mma misses the jab.
Mma throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Smith, right into the meat.
Mma throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
Mma throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Smith lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Smith wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith punishes Mma's body with a nice straight punch.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith moves into range and clinches up with Mma.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mma backwards.
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith tries to work over Mma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mma wants to get back to striking at distance but Smith won't allow it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Smith misses with some punches.
Mma breaks from the clinch.
Mma misses with a leg kick.
Smith tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mma counters with a low kick, right behind Smith 's knee.
Smith throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Mma walks forward, straight into a front kick from Smith.
Smith tries to clinch up.
A quick step to the side and Mma tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mma appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mma checks a low kick from Smith.
Mma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to slow Mma down by chopping away at his legs.
Mma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith wants to counter the offense by Mma and move into the clinch position.
Mma sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mma throws out the jab.
Smith tries to counter with a clinch but Mma shakes him off and moves away.
Smith throws the left hand but Mma avoids the punch easily.
Mma throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mma throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mma paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mma misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Mma throws out a leg kick but Smith moves out of range and Mma only half commits.
Smith lands a nice hook to Mma's body. Mma takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mma goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Smith lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mma.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to clinch but Mma moves out of range.
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mma escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Mma.
Smith throws out a counter right but Mma avoids it with no problem.
Mma just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mma's calf.
Mma jabs Smith right on the nose. Smith blinks but takes it well.
Smith on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mma misses with a body kick.
Smith cracks the inside of Mma's front leg.
Smith lands with a right hand.
Mma is looking to chop away at Smith's legs.
Mma connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Smith lands a leg kick that knocks Mma off balance momentarily.
Smith is looking to clinch but Mma is avoiding it.
Mma looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
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!
Smith takes the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Mma.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith keeps control of Mma as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short body shot lands from Smith as the two fighters clinch.
Mma breaks from the clinch.
Smith fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mma.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mma.
Smith clinches with his opponent.
Mma tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Mma back against the cage.
Mma scores with a shoulder strike.
Mma blocks a body shot from Smith.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Smith has Mma pressed against the cage, preventing Mma from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Smith lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mma blocks a body shot from Smith.
Mma breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mma.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Smith dominated that round.
That's time! Mma's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Smith digs a good hook to Mma's body.
Smith's corner calls for a 1-2. Smith obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Smith wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A head kick from Smith lands but Mma takes it in his stride.
Smith throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Smith tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mma is able to avoid easily.
Mma checks a low kick from Smith.
Mma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Mma misses.
Smith scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mma looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Smith tries to counter with a clinch but Mma shakes him off and moves away.
Joe Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mma lands with a shot to the body.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
An inside leg kick lands from Smith.
Smith slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A bone on bone clash there as Smith blocks the leg kick.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mma is looking to land body kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mma is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Smith misses with a shot to the body
and Mma counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mma moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mma lands the left hand.
Mma lands a jab to Smith's midsection.
Mma bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Mma lands an overhand right.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mma is trying to force a seperation but Smith has the dominant position.
Smith pushes Mma back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries a body shot but Mma blocks it.
Smith tries a body shot but Mma blocks it.
Mma wants to break free but Smith has control.
Mma tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Mma's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mma. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mma throws out a powerful jab.
Smith is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mma will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Smith throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mma stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Smith wants to clinch up but Mma keeps it at a distance.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Mma ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mma connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Smith digs a good hook to Mma's body.
Mma pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mma.
Mma misses with a looping left.
Mma takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Smith connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Smith moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Smith throws a low kick but Mma avoids it.
Smith connects with a solid leg kick.
Smith feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mma's calf.
Smith throws a nice inside leg kick.
Smith avoids a kick to the body.
Smith scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mma doesn't seem bothered though.
Mma on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smith. Smith obviously looking to wear him down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mma scores with a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a solid leg kick but Mma takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Smith.
Smith lands with a cross.
Smith tried to score with a low kick but Mma checks it.
Mma takes one to the chin there.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mma.
Decent striking displayed by Smith there.
Smith scores with a shot to the body.
A combination from Mma does no damage.
Mma fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Smith is out of range.
Smith moves into range and clinches up with Mma.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mma scores with a hook to the body.
Mma wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Smith blocks a low kick nicely.
Mma scores with a nice body kick.
Smith lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mma's sensitive parts.
Smith throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mma on the side of the head.
Smith wants to clinch up but Mma keeps it at a distance.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Mma chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mma tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Mma swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mma, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith tries to work over Mma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mma is trying to break free.
Mma is trying to break free.
Good body shot from Smith.
Smith lands a shot to the body.
Mma blocks a body shot from Smith.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith has Mma pressed against the cage, preventing Mma from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mma wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mma blocks a body shot from Smith.
Smith lands a left hand.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Joe Smith seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A body shot lands from Mma.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith presses Mma against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Smith on the inside.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Mma.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right handed body shot lands from Smith.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith.
Smith lands with a short shot to the head.
Smith lands with a right to the head.
Mma takes a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith gets through Mma's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mma is trying to force a seperation but Smith has the dominant position.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smith misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mma.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith lands an uppercut.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mma's elbow.
Mma can't break the clinch.
Mma lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Smith - that landed with a thud.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Smith stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mma backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Mma controls the action.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mma.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Mma's head.
Smith lands a nice uppercut.
Mma can't break the clinch.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Mma.
Mma tries to circle away but Smith has him pinned against the cage.
Smith lands with a left to the head.
Mma looking to stall.
Mma blocks a body shot from Smith.
Mma prevents a body shot from Smith.
Mma is trying to break the clinch but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smith.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mmas head.
A short right from Smith.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mma wants to break the clinch but can't.
Smith lands a body shot in the clinch.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mma wants to break free but Smith has control.
Mma is trying to break the clinch but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Smith tries a body shot but Mma blocks it.
Mma escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Mma.
Mma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mma lands a head shot.
Joe Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mma motions for Smith to come forward. Mma throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smith blocks the body kick.
Jeff Mma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mma misses with a lunging right hand
and Smith counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smith has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Smith!
An out of breath and clearly excited Joe Smith thanked IniTech Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Luther Jones (ranked 237 p4p, 37 weight class) and Buffalo Marley (ranked 251 p4p, 39 weight class). Jones comes into the arena with One - Metallica blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Luther Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Buffalo Marley!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Columbo Gatti and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marley throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Marley as he avoids it easily.
Jones wants to clinch.
Marley throws a jab when Jones was well out of range.
Marley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marley slips a straight right by Jones.
Marley scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jab, jab by Marley - just one landing.
Marley just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marley takes one on the button.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown but Marley manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jones's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jones tries to move into range but Marley moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Buffalo Marley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Marley.
Marley lands the left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Marley circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones takes one on the button.
Marley moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Marley lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Luther Jones has been cut.
Jones takes the fight into the clinch.
Jones drops down looking for an ankle pick but Marley pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luther Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones checks a leg kick.
Marley has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marley scores with a sloppy right hand. Jones should have avoided that one.
Jones takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Marley looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Jones changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Marley wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Jones drops down looking for a counter takedown but Marley sprawls and moves away.
Buffalo Marley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Marley is just out of range.
Marley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marley throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
Marley throws a body shot but no joy.
Marley stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jones drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Marley moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
A little feinted left hand from Jones on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jones fails with the takedown.
Marley thuds his right hand into Jones's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jones throws a hook but Marley avoids it easily.
Jones comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jones moves into range and clinches up with Marley.
Jones working aggressively here.
Marley is working Jones over against the cage.
Marley blocks an uppercut.
Marley prevents a body shot from Jones.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Marley fails to land.
Jones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Marley gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Marley.
Marley working aggressively here.
Marley has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Jones lands a nice uppercut.
Marley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Marley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Marley backwards.
Marley tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Marley prevents a body shot from Jones.
Marley misses with the head strike.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Marley controls his hands.
Marley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joness head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Marley misses with some punches.
Marley misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Jones.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Marley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Jones working aggressively here.
Jones is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Marley blocks an uppercut.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Marley.
Marley throws a head punch that misses.
Marley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones pushes Marley back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Marley swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Marley controls the action.
Marley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marley pushes Jones back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Marley lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buffalo Marley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luther Jones's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Marley tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Marley digs a good hook to Jones's body.
Marley with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Marley closes the distance and pushes Jones back into the cage.
Buffalo Marley seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Marley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marley struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Marley scores with a shoulder strike.
Marley stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marley is leaning against Jones and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marley stops a takedown attempt from Jones.
Marley scores with a hook to the body.
Marley lands a body punch in the clinch.
Marley gets through Jones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Marley tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marley lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones takes a knee right on the jaw!
Marley presses Jones against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Marley.
Marley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Still in the clinch, Marley scores with a nice short uppercut.
Marley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Marley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Marley lands a body punch.
Marley pushes Jones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones is rocked!
Jones looking for a takedown.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marley.
Oh Jones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short left from Marley.
Marley connects with a big uppercut there that sends Jones tumbling to the ground! Marley follows him down into his guard.
Marley is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Marley from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marley won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Jones seems to have got his legs back now.
Marley slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Marley makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Marley is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jones wants to sweep here but Marley controlling him for the moment.
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jones seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Jones looking to control.
Marley is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marley with a nice head shot there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marley not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Marley trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Marley working some strikes from top position.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Marley from controlling successfully.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Marley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Marley distracts Jones with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Marley throws a big elbow that misses.
Marley would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marley is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones working for a triangle but Marley defends it easily.
Marley wanted to stand there but Jones had control of the position.
Marley scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jones is working an open guard so Marley takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Jones takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Marley closes the distance and clinches.
Marley throws a head punch that misses.
Jones misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buffalo Marley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Luther Jones's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Marley gets caught flat footed, as Jones shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Marley pushes Jones off and scrambles back to his feet.
Marley thumps Jones with a low kick.
Marley is looking to slow Jones down with leg kicks.
Marley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marley stuns Jones with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jones takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marley fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jones has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jones walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jones takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marley blocks a jab.
Marley scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jones doesn't seem bothered though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Marley scores with a jab to the body.
Jones takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Marley lands a jab.
Marley throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Buffalo Marley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marley scores with a nice head shot.
Marley misses with a leg kick
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Marley scores with the left hand. Jones knows he should have avoided that one.
Marley lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marley smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Marley swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Marley jabs Jones to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Luther Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Marley circles away.
Marley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Marley slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Marley jabs Jones right on the nose. Jones blinks but takes it well.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Marley closes the distance and pushes Jones back into the cage.
Marley is pressed up against the cage. Jones has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Marley down to the mat. Marley avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Marley's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Marley duly obliges.
Marley drives through and clinches with Jones against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Marley.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones blocks a body shot from Marley.
Jones fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luther Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marley's elbow.
Jones working aggressively here.
Marley lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Buffalo Marley is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marley's elbow.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Marley has him pressed against the cage.
Jones is looking for a takedown.
Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jones takes a shot to the head.
Jones is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Marley pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Marley prevents the takedown attempt.
Marley lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jones.
Jones has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Marley avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Marley lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to pull guard but Marley won't allow it.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Jones tries a body shot but Marley blocks it.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marley swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marley's elbow.
Marley blocks a body shot from Jones.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Marley scores with a shot to the side of Jones's head.
Marley digs a right hand into Jones's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jones's gas tank.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marley crunches a lovely knee into Jones's ribcage.
Jones is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Marley misses with a punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Buffalo Marley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Marley has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 26:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 26:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buffalo Marley!
After the fight, Buffalo Marley was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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