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PSE 41 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Danny Reborn (ranked 6875 p4p, 506 weight class) and Baron Geisler (ranked 3945 p4p, 395 weight class). Danny Reborn has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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170 lbs
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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
16 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Danny Reborn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Baron Geisler!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Roger Salmon and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Geisler has Reborn up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Reborn throws an elbow but misses.
Reborn looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch on the inside from Reborn fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Geisler.
Geisler is trying to maintain a safe position but Reborn gets an underhook and turns Geisler into the cage.
Reborn misses with some punches.
Reborn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Reborn.
Geisler breaks the clinch.
Geisler forces Reborn back against the cage and clinches.
Reborn misses with some punches.
Reborn misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reborn misses with the head strike.
Reborn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Geislers head.
Reborn controlling the action here for a moment.
Geisler lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reborn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reborn blocks a body shot from Geisler.
Geisler has a couple of punches blocked by Reborn.
Geisler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reborn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Geisler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reborn tries to throw a body punch but Geisler avoids it by throwing Reborn back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Reborn just misses with a elbow thrown towards Geisler's brow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reborn.
Geisler blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reborn.
Reborn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Geisler.
Geisler lands with a short shot to the head.
Geisler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reborn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reborn letting Geisler take a breather here.
Geisler has a couple of punches blocked by Reborn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reborn pressing his opponent against the cage.
Geisler struggles to land a body shot inside as Reborn controls his hands.
Geisler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reborn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Reborn misses with an elbow over the top.
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!
Geisler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Geisler lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Geisler works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Geisler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Geisler lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Geisler is looking to control Reborn's arms but Reborn gets an underhook and turns him. Now Geisler has his back to the cage.
Geisler tries to stall but Reborn uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Reborn is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Reborn breaks from the clinch.
Geisler drives through and clinches with Reborn against the cage.
Geisler lands a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Geisler working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Geisler dodges an elbow strike from Reborn.
Geisler lands with a left to the head.
Geisler misses with a punch on the inside.
Reborn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reborn connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Geisler clinches up with Reborn and pushes him back against the cage.
Geisler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reborn tries to work over Geisler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reborn lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Reborn just leaning against Geisler, taking a breather.
Geisler lands a body shot.
Geisler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reborn's elbow.
Geisler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reborn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reborn misses with some punches.
Reborn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reborn breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reborn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Geisler.
Geisler throws a counter combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reborn misses the jab.
A jab from Reborn finds it's way through Geisler's defenses.
Geisler tries to keep at a distance but Reborn has taken the fight into the clinch.
Reborn looking to slow down the pace here.
Reborn creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Reborn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Geisler backwards.
Reborn taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Geisler pushes Reborn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Geisler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reborn's elbow.
Reborn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Geisler is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Reborn is keeping busy.
Geisler lands a left hand.
Geisler scores with a shot to the side of Reborn's head.
Geisler is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Reborn is keeping busy.
Reborn comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Danny Reborn will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Reborn misses with a left hand
and Geisler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Geisler drives through and clinches with Reborn against the cage.
Geisler struggles to land a body shot inside as Reborn controls his hands.
Reborn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Reborn throws a head punch that misses.
Reborn throws a head punch that misses.
Reborn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Geisler dodges an elbow strike from Reborn.
A short body shot lands from Geisler as the two fighters clinch.
Reborn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Reborn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Reborn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Reborn is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Geisler is keeping busy.
Reborn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Danny Reborn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Reborn pushes off an throws an elbow but Geisler leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Reborn throws a head punch that misses.
Geisler takes an elbow to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Geisler pushes Reborn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Geisler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Geisler misses with a punch to the body.
Reborn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Geisler fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Geisler.
Reborn manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Reborn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Geisler.
Geisler blocks the elbow strike.
Geisler misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Geisler.
Geisler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reborn's elbow.
Reborn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Geisler.
Reborn blocks a body shot from Geisler.
Reborn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Geisler takes a jab right on the kisser.
Reborn throws a combination that misses
and Geisler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Geisler darts in and clinches Reborn up against the cage.
Geisler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reborn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Geisler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reborn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reborn blocking some punches.
Geisler throws a punch but it's blocked by Reborn.
Reborn throws a head punch that misses.
Geisler misses with a punch to the body.
Reborn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Reborn lands a right hand.
Reborn stalling in the clinch.
Geisler working aggressively here.
Reborn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Reborn stalling the fight.
With the fighters up against the cage, Reborn throws an elbow but misses.
Reborn misses with a punch on the inside.
Geisler blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reborn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reborn thuds his right hand into Geisler's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Reborn gets tackled into the cage by Geisler. Geisler maintains the clinch.
Geisler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Geisler on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reborn.
Geisler lands with a right to the head.
Reborn has Geisler pushed against the cage.
Geisler is trying to stall.
Reborn pushes off an throws an elbow but Geisler leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Geisler tries to work over Reborn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reborn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Reborn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reborn misses with a punch on the inside.
Reborn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Geisler takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Geisler lands a shoulder strike.
Reborn lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Geisler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reborn misses with a punch on the inside.
Geisler swings wildly with an uppercut but Reborn uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reborn.
Geisler avoids the elbow strike from Reborn, against the cage.
Geisler being controlled against the cage.
Reborn misses with a punch on the inside.
Reborn trying to stall but Geisler improves his position.
Reborn blocks an uppercut.
Geisler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Geisler clinches up with Reborn and pushes him back against the cage.
Reborn is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Geisler is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Reborn dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Reborn closes the distance and pushes Geisler back into the cage.
Reborn takes a shot to the head.
Geisler working aggressively here.
Reborn manages to break the clinch.
Reborn is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Reborn tries to score with a low kick but Geisler moves his leg out of the way.
Geisler tries to keep at a distance but Reborn has taken the fight into the clinch.
Geisler misses with a body punch.
Reborn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Reborn misses with an elbow over the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Geisler has a couple of punches blocked by Reborn.
Reborn has a couple of punches blocked by Geisler.
A head punch on the inside from Geisler fails to land.
Geisler scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Geisler.
Geisler trying to control the position but instead, Reborn has worked for underhooks and has pushed Geisler into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reborn looking to slow down the pace here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Geisler creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Reborn throws a head punch that misses.
Geisler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reborn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Reborn.
Geisler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reborn's elbow.
Reborn breaks the clinch.
Geisler instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reborn.
Geisler throws a head punch that misses.
Geisler misses with a punch to the body.
Reborn blocks an uppercut.
Geisler misses with a punch to the body.
Geisler tries to throw a body punch but Reborn avoids it by throwing Geisler back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reborn misses with a punch to the body.
Geisler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reborn cracks Geisler with a good jab.
Geisler closes the distance and pushes Reborn back into the cage.
Reborn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A head punch on the inside from Reborn fails to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reborn misses with the head strike.
Reborn working aggressively here.
Geisler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reborn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Geisler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Geisler swings wildly with an uppercut but Reborn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reborn misses with a punch on the inside.
Reborn pushes Geisler back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Geisler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Geisler struggles to land a body shot inside as Reborn controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reborn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Geisler misses with a punch on the inside.
Geisler misses with a punch on the inside.
Geisler struggles to land a body shot inside as Reborn controls his hands.
Geisler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reborn lands a nice uppercut.
Reborn taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Reborn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Reborn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Geisler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Reborn fails to land.
Geisler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Reborn tries to throw a body punch but Geisler avoids it by throwing Reborn back against the cage.
Reborn misses with a body punch.
Geisler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Geisler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Danny Reborn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Reborn creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Geisler's defenses.
Baron Geisler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Geisler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reborn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reborn lands an elbow that stopped Geisler in his tracks for a moment.
Geisler swings wildly with an uppercut but Reborn uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Geisler.
Geisler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reborn lands an elbow inside.
Geisler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reborn misses with an elbow over the top.
Reborn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Geisler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Geisler lands a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Reborn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Reborn has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Reborn!
An out of breath Danny Reborn thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wacanda Forever (ranked 4360 p4p, 423 weight class) and Marcos Martinez (ranked 4258 p4p, 414 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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198 lbs
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197 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wacanda Forever!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcos Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Forever throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Forever scores with a body shot.
Forever manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Martinez on his heels. He'll look to pass Martinez's guard now, I'm sure.
Martinez looking to control.
Martinez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Forever can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Martinez holds on and takes a little breather.
Forever wants to control from the top but Martinez keeps moving.
Our spies down at at Soul Supremacy Rio inform us that Martinez has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forever wants to pass the guard but Martinez is keeping the position.
Martinez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Forever wants to pass the guard but Martinez is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez is looking to cinch up a triangle. Forever throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Martinez's body to avoid the submission. Martinez has instead reached around Forever's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Martinez arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Marcos Martinez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mathis Malen (ranked 3489 p4p, 362 weight class) and Tony Duff (ranked 4366 p4p, 425 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mathis Malen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Tony Duff!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duff checks a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Duff checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Duff connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Duff throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Malen tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Duff is in Malen's guard.
Malen wants to stand and escape but Duff is having none of it.
Duff scoring with punches to the head and body.
Duff with a flurry of punches that miss.
Duff throwing strikes but missing.
Malen is pulling down on Duff's head to control his posture.
Malen is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Malen gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malen decides to stand up.
Duff throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Malen closes the distance and clinches.
Duff throws a knee to the head but misses.
Malen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Duff after a bit of a struggle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duff lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Malen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Malen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Malen pushes Duff off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Duff gets a double leg takedown into Malen's guard.
Duff postures up in Malen's guard and throws a big left but Malen blocks it.
Malen is controlling Duff's posture.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duff lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malen working a defensive guard here.
Malen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Duff working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Duff prevents Malen from getting back to his feet.
Duff scoring with punches to the head and body.
Duff working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duff stands and throws Malen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Duff working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Malen is rocked!
Duff cracks Malen with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Duff immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Malen is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Duff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Duff!
Tony Duff decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johan Farfy Iii (ranked 2213 p4p, 271 weight class) and Rui Rodrigo Germano (ranked 3512 p4p, 388 weight class). Germano has chosen HIM - Don't Fear The Reaper as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Johan Farfy Iii could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rui Rodrigo Germano's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 17 - 1, fighting out of New York, Johan Farfy Iii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rui Rodrigo Germano!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Josh West and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Germano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Farfy Iii slips a jab and a cross from Germano.
A counter left hand to the body from Farfy Iii misses its target.
Farfy Iii wants to clinch.
Farfy Iii wants to clinch up but Germano keeps it at a distance.
Farfy Iii tries to clinch but Germano is having none of it.
Germano looks to land a combination but Farfy Iii avoids it well.
Farfy Iii tries to close the distance and clinch but Germano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Farfy Iii tries to clinch but Germano is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Germano misses with an uppercut. Farfy Iii saw that one coming.
Farfy Iii tries to clinch but Germano moves out of range.
Farfy Iii wants to clinch up but Germano keeps it at a distance.
Germano connects with a body shot.
Germano looks to score with a jab to the body but Farfy Iii is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Germano throws a nice looking combination but Farfy Iii bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Germano throws an overhand right that lands on Farfy Iii's shoulder, as Farfy Iii tries to avoid the shot.
Germano avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Germano tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Johan Farfy Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Farfy Iii clinches.
Germano fails to pull guard.
A head punch on the inside from Germano fails to land.
Farfy Iii lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Germano backwards.
Germano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Farfy Iii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Germano's elbow.
Farfy Iii misses with a punch to the body.
Germano is trying to trip Farfy Iii. He has hold of a leg but Farfy Iii is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Germano persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Germano wants to control from the top but Farfy Iii keeps moving.
Farfy Iii avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Germano drops back, looking for a kneebar! Farfy Iii looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Farfy Iii looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Farfy Iii!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Farfy Iii stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Johan Farfy Iii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice sprawl there from Farfy Iii as Germano shoots in.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Germano, as that shot connected.
Farfy Iii closes the distance and clinches.
Farfy Iii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Germano working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Germano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Farfy Iii lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Germano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Germano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Germano lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Germano.
Germano pulls guard successfully.
Germano trying to keep a closed guard but Farfy Iii is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Germano working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Farfy Iii doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Farfy Iii manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Germano pulls Farfy Iii in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Germano is looking for a triangle but Farfy Iii pushes his legs off easily.
Germano seems keen to control Farfy Iii's posture.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Germano looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Farfy Iii passes into half guard.
Germano wants to improve his position but Farfy Iii is controlling well.
Germano is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Germano is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rui Rodrigo Germano dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Farfy Iii rushes Germano and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Germano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Farfy Iii working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Germano.
Germano lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Farfy Iii.
Farfy Iii presses Germano against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Farfy Iii misses with a punch on the inside.
Germano pulls guard effortlessly.
Germano manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Farfy Iii manages to get himself to full guard.
Germano with a flurry of punches that miss.
Germano is in close to Farfy Iii's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rui Rodrigo Germano has got the better of the ground game so far.
Germano throws a strike but Farfy Iii rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Germano has his foot on Farfy Iii's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Farfy Iii works his way back into a safe position though.
Farfy Iii postures up.
Germano working a defensive guard but Farfy Iii passes into half guard.
Germano looking for submissions off his back.
Germano looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Germano manages to get to full guard.
Germano is looking for a triangle but Farfy Iii pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Farfy Iii stopping the sweep attempt from Germano.
Germano working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Farfy Iii has passed into half guard!
It looks like Farfy Iii is going to stand back up.
Germano looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Germano is trying to get back to full guard.
Germano throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Farfy Iii manages to pass to side control.
Germano is trying to control Farfy Iii's posture but Farfy Iii avoids it.
Germano looks to move to half guard but instead Farfy Iii has passed into mount! Damn!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Farfy Iii is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Germano really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Farfy Iii avoids the attempt from Germano to control.
Germano is desperately trying to improve his position but Farfy Iii has a good base and remains in mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Germano keeps trying to improve his position.
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 Johan Farfy Iii will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Germano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Germano misses with a looping left.
Germano takes a swing at Farfy Iii's ribcage but misses.
Germano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Farfy Iii moves in looking to clinch but Germano pushes him off.
Germano is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Germano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Germano lands a jab to the nose.
Farfy Iii is looking to clinch.
Farfy Iii tries to clinch but Germano moves out of range.
A jab from Germano does it's job there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farfy Iii is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Farfy Iii tries to clinch but Germano is having none of it.
Farfy Iii moves in looking to clinch but Germano pushes him off.
Farfy Iii fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Germano shoots in but Farfy Iii avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Germano circles away from the clinch attempt.
Farfy Iii tries to clinch there but Germano circles away.
Germano misses with a wild combination.
Farfy Iii wants to clinch.
Farfy Iii tries to clinch up.
Germano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Germano loads up on a big right hand but Farfy Iii slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farfy Iii is looking to clinch but Germano is avoiding it.
Germano throws a big shot that misses.
Germano misses with a body shot.
Farfy Iii doesn't manage to clinch there - Germano circles away.
Germano tries to keep at a distance but Farfy Iii has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Germano.
Farfy Iii throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Germanos head.
Farfy Iii throws a head punch that misses.
Germano stalling in the clinch but Farfy Iii improves position.
Farfy Iii lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Farfy Iii misses with some punches.
Germano tries to pull guard but Farfy Iii forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Germano misses with the head strike.
Farfy Iii makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
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!
Germano stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Germano is trying to break the clinch but Farfy Iii is controlling him.
Germano blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Germano breaks from the clinch.
Farfy Iii fails with an attempt to clinch.
Farfy Iii tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Germano paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Farfy Iii pushes Germano up against the cage in a clinch.
Farfy Iii tries to work over Germano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Germano pulls Farfy Iii into guard.
Germano is looking for a triangle here but Farfy Iii uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Germano is looking to regain half guard here but Farfy Iii keeps moving and retains side control.
Farfy Iii decides to stand back up. Farfy Iii steps back and let's Germano get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farfy Iii tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Germano paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A combination from Germano does no damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Farfy Iii looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Farfy Iii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Germano throws out the jab.
Farfy Iii moves in looking to clinch but Germano pushes him off.
Germano looks to land a right hand but Farfy Iii moved out of range.
Farfy Iii wants to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Farfy Iii wants to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rui Rodrigo Germano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Germano 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rui Rodrigo Germano!
Rui Rodrigo Germano decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Connor Mac Burns (ranked 1746 p4p, 223 weight class) and Chubby Noel (ranked 2510 p4p, 306 weight class). Burns kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is . The crowd seem to be enjoying Noel's choice of entrance music: the fat boys fat boys. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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215 lbs
13 - 10 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 22 - 0, fighting out of London, Connor Mac Burns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chubby Noel!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burns misses the shot to the body.
Noel looks for a takedown but Burns sprawls well.
Burns just misses with a punch to the body.
Noel is trying to counter with his kicks.
Burns uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Noel.
Burns is looking to counter punch.
Noel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burns.
Burns appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Noel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burns.
Noel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Burns connects with a single shot there.
Noel takes the fight into the clinch.
Burns missing with knees to the body.
Noel connects with a nasty looking knee right to Burns's face.
It looks like Connor Mac Burns has been cut.
Burns cracks Noel with a nice body shot.
Noel is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Burns is defending well for now.
Burns throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Noels head.
Noel lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Noel lands an elbow just above Burns 's eye.
A short left from Burns.
Noel connects with a nasty looking knee right to Burns's face.
Noel using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Burns has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Burns misses with a short punch on the inside.
Noel misses with a knee to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Burns creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Burns misses with a hook to the ribs.
Noel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A body shot lands from Burns.
Noel throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Burns blocks it with crossed arms.
Noel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Burns doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Noel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
Burns lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Burns has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Burns tries to work over Noel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Burns lands a damaging elbow.
Noel prevents a body shot from Burns.
Burns avoids a wild elbow strike from Noel.
Burns stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A hook to the body from Burns.
Burns lands a right hand that snaps the head of Noel backwards.
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!
Noel tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Burns tries to throw a body punch but Noel avoids it by throwing Burns back against the cage.
Burns lands a shot to the body.
Noel looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns missing with knees to the body.
Burns tries a body shot but Noel blocks it.
Burns digs a right hand into Noel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Noel's gas tank.
Burns blocks an elbow strike from Noel.
Burns lands a shoulder strike.
Burns wants to take the fight to the mat but Noel manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Burns lands with a short shot to the head.
Noel using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Burns has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Noel throws a knee to the head but misses.
Burns lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Noel scores a nice knee to the body.
Noel throws an elbow that misses.
Burns tries to land knees in the clinch but Noel avoids the damage to the body.
Burns scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Noel misses with a knee strike.
Burns is leaning against Noel and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Burns misses with a hook to the ribs.
Noel is leaning against Burns and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Burns lands a body punch in the clinch.
Burns tries to throw a body punch but Noel avoids it by throwing Burns back against the cage.
Burns tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Noel managing to block the knees to the body from Burns.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noel throws an elbow but it misses.
A right hand to the body from Burns.
Noel connects with a nasty looking knee right to Burns's face.
Burns tries to throw a body punch but Noel avoids it by throwing Burns back against the cage.
Burns lands a left hand that snaps the head of Noel backwards.
Burns lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Noel backwards.
Burns lands a body punch.
Noel takes a shot to the head.
Noel tries to work over Burns's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Burns digs a right hand underneath Noel's ribcage. Noel let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Noel tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Burns throws a punch but it's blocked by Noel.
Noel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Noel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Noel misses with a punch to the body.
Noel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Noel working aggressively here.
Burns tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Noel tries to land a knee to the head but Burns blocks with his arms.
Noel scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burns lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns tries to throw a body punch but Noel avoids it by throwing Burns back against the cage.
Burns is working Noel over against the cage.
Burns pushes Noel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Burns on the inside.
Burns lands a body shot.
Burns presses Noel against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Burns scores with a knee to the head.
Burns lands with a light punch inside.
Burns lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Noel misses with a knee to the head.
Burns scores with a shot to the side of Noel's head.
Still in the clinch, Burns scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Burns.
Noel prevents a body shot from Burns.
A hook to the body from Burns.
Burns lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Noel.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burns lands a nice shot to the body.
Burns doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Burns misses with a punch to the body.
Burns tries to score a body lock takedown but Noel shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Noel looking to throw knees to the head but Burns is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor Mac Burns dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Connor Mac Burns's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Burns throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Noel has a takedown stuffed.
Burns will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Burns shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Noel defends it nicely.
Noel forces Burns back against the cage and clinches.
Burns takes a knee to the side of the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noel connects with a knee to the head.
Burns tries a knee to the head but Noel blocks it.
Noel tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Burns throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Noels head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Burns.
A knee to the head by Noel.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Burns gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Noel regains guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noel has control of Burns's left arm, preventing Burns from doing any damage.
Burns is looking to advance position but Noel has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Noel lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Burns wants to hold on but Noel pushes him away.
Burns is wriggling around trying to escape.
Noel punishing his opponent with strikes.
Burns is looking to get to half guard.
BOOM! Noel connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Burns tries to hold on but Noel pushes him away.
Burns is desperately trying to improve his position but Noel has a good base and remains in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noel working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Burns is trying desperately to improve position.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Noel! Burns is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Chubby Noel!
After the big win, Chubby Noel made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Trashy Bar (158+q / 30$) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alaric Visigoth (ranked 3401 p4p, 377 weight class) and Deviante Russell (ranked 1528 p4p, 196 weight class). Visigoth kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Faun Unda Vikings . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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30
205 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
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24
206 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alaric Visigoth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Deviante Russell!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Visigoth dives in and scores a takedown into Russell's guard.
Russell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Visigoth defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Visigoth drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Russell manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Visigoth has Russell in his guard.
Russell landing with the ground and pound.
Visigoth looking to hit a scissor sweep but Russell is one step ahead there.
Russell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Russell controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russell passes Visigoth's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Visigoth wants to improve his position but Russell is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Visigoth slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Visigoth looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Russell is defending well. Visigoth quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Russell has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Visigoth celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alaric Visigoth!
Alaric Visigoth gave a mention to King Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Max Handle (ranked 2524 p4p, 284 weight class) and Floyd Maybetter (ranked 2513 p4p, 283 weight class). Handle comes to the cage accompanied by Right On. Maybetter has chosen Don't Stop The Funk as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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199 lbs
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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
29 - 38 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Max Handle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Floyd Maybetter!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Handle lands with a nice body kick.
Handle takes a jab right on the kisser.
Maybetter looks to land a left hand but Handle moved out of range nicely.
Maybetter moves out of range as Handle throws a body kick.
Handle fails with the takedown
and Maybetter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Handle.
Handle throws a good cross that connects.
Maybetter scores with a jab. Handle acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Maybetter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Handle throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Maybetter's corner calls for a 1-2. Maybetter obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Handle tries to move into range but Maybetter moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Handle throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Maybetter displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A left and a right from Handle both land. Nice combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Maybetter does no damage.
Handle misses with an uppercut
and Maybetter counters with a nice uppercut.
Handle staying out of range there.
Maybetter misses with an uppercut. Handle saw that one coming.
Handle looks to throw the jab but Maybetter is out of range.
Floyd Maybetter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Handle takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Handle throws a wild body kick that Maybetter sees coming a mile off.
Handle throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Handle lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Maybetter has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Handle tests Maybetter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Handle is looking to slow Maybetter down with leg kicks.
Good standup being displayed there by Maybetter as he connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maybetter throws a hook to the side of Handle's head but Handle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maybetter might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Handle thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maybetter is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Handle had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Maybetter throws out a loose jab but Handle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Handle slips a jab and a cross from Maybetter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Handle lands a really nice looking cross but Maybetter seems unphased.
The crowd cheers as Handle lands an impressive looking overhand right. Maybetter doesn't seem phased though.
Handle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maybetter throws out the jab.
Nice straight punches there by Handle. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Handle.
Maybetter tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Handle moves out of range of the strikes.
A punch combination from Handle misses.
Maybetter scores with a sloppy right hand. Handle should have avoided that one.
Handle lands a really nice looking cross but Maybetter seems unphased.
Maybetter looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Handle throws a right hand that misses
and Maybetter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice uppercut lands for Maybetter. That snapped Handle's head back.
A jab from Maybetter misses.
Good exchange - Handle coming out on top.
Maybetter is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Handle defending well as Maybetter loads up on a big left hand.
Handle was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Handle misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Handle clobbers Maybetter with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A telegraphed right hand from Handle misses the target.
Maybetter lands a nice shot that snaps Handle's head back.
Handle jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Maybetter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Handle.
Handle throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Maybetter to counter with a crisp jab.
Handle throws a shot from downtown. Maybetter moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Maybetter was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Handle with a jab.
Handle misses with a series of wild punches.
Maybetter misses the jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Maybetter darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Handle bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Handle scores with a head kick. Maybetter tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Handle loads up on a big right hand but Maybetter slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Handle misses with a few strikes there.
Maybetter walks into a jab.
Maybetter misses with a looping left.
A left and a right from Maybetter both land. Nice combination.
Handle changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Handle throws a leg kick that misses.
Handle tries a head kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maybetter! But no joy.
Handle connects with a nice looking jab.
Maybetter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Handle was well out of range. Poor timing from Maybetter.
Handle is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Maybetter.
Handle scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A combination from Maybetter does no damage.
Handle throws a leg kick but Maybetter moved away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Handle scores with a nice head shot.
Maybetter just misses with a punch to the body.
Handle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maybetter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Max Handle will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Handle throws a shot to the body.
Maybetter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Handle.
A punch combination from Handle misses.
Maybetter lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Handle misses with a few strikes there.
Handle throws a head kick that misses.
Maybetter moves into range and connects with a jab.
Maybetter on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Max Handle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Handle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maybetter.
Handle misses with a straight right.
Max Handle is winning the standup battle so far.
Maybetter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Handle works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Handle misses with a wild body shot.
Maybetter throws a good cross that connects.
Handle misses with a low kick as Maybetter jumps back.
Maybetter scores with a sloppy right hand. Handle should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Handle's jab looks to have found its range, popping Maybetter under the eye.
Handle moves away from the strike by Maybetter.
Handle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maybetter! But no joy.
Maybetter fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Handle on the side of the head.
Handle throws a sloppy head kick
and Maybetter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maybetter throws an overhand right that lands on Handle's shoulder, as Handle tries to avoid the shot.
Maybetter moves into range and connects with a jab.
A head kick misses from Handle.
Handle throws an overhand right that lands on Maybetter's shoulder, as Maybetter tries to avoid the shot.
Maybetter throws a counter combo.
Maybetter on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Maybetter takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Maybetter slips a jab and a cross from Handle.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maybetter! But no joy.
Handle throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Handle throws a right and a left that Maybetter avoids nicely.
Maybetter misses with a left hand
and Handle counters by clinching up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maybetter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Handle throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Handle scores with a sloppy right hand. Maybetter should have avoided that one.
Maybetter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Handle.
Maybetter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Handle defending well as Maybetter loads up on a big left hand.
Handle misses with a double jab
and Maybetter counters with a right hand to the body.
Maybetter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Handle.
Sloppy strikes from Maybetter. Those never looked like landing.
Maybetter works over Handle's head and body with a nice combination.
Maybetter throws a poor cross that misses
and Handle counters with a left and a right that stings Maybetter.
Handle misses with a straight right.
Maybetter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maybetter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Handle circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Handle. Beautiful body shot.
Handle walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Maybetter takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Maybetter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Maybetter is breathing heavily.
Maybetter throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Handle on the side of the head.
Handle scores with a hook to the body. Maybetter takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Handle shoots in looking for a takedown but Maybetter manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Handle's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Max Handle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Handle swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Maybetter to counter with a crisp jab.
Handle misses with an uppercut. Maybetter saw that one coming.
Maybetter throws a hook but Handle avoids it easily.
Handle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Handle ducks under a wild hook from Maybetter.
Handle throws a big shot that misses.
Handle tries a head kick but it misses.
Handle dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Maybetter. That did some damage!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maybetter.
Handle connects with a crisp jab.
Handle looks to land a combination. Maybetter sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Handle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big left from Maybetter misses.
Handle slips under a jab from Maybetter.
Good standup being displayed there by Handle as he connects with a hook.
Handle swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Handle swinging wildly here.
Handle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maybetter.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maybetter throws a shot from downtown. Handle moves away and avoids it.
Nice cross by Maybetter.
Maybetter slips under a jab from Handle.
Maybetter misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Handle dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Maybetter lands with an overhand left.
Handle shoots for a double leg takedown but Maybetter sprawls well. He's pushed Handle's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Maybetter connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Maybetter avoids the body shot from Handle.
Maybetter dips to his left and cracks Handle with an uppercut!
Handle is rocked!
Maybetter fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Handle on the side of the head.
Oh Handle is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head kick misses from Handle.
A little jabbing left from Maybetter on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Handle takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Maybetter throws a jab when Handle was well out of range.
Maybetter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Handle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Handle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Maybetter steps in with a hook that catches Handle right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Maybetter follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Handle looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Floyd Maybetter!
After the big win, Floyd Maybetter made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sin City Allstars and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kingsley Brown (ranked 1864 p4p, 188 weight class) and Scott Minerva (ranked 1249 p4p, 142 weight class). Minerva is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: My Pal. 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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245 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
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280 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kingsley Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Scott Minerva!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Minerva clinches.
Minerva lands with a left to the head.
Minerva lands with a right to the head.
Minerva is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Brown pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Minerva misses with a punch on the inside.
Minerva throws a punch but it's blocked by Brown.
Brown escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've been told by Brown's head coaches at De Santos BJJ & MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Brown throws a lazy right hand but Minerva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Scott Minerva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Minerva ducks under a wild hook from Brown.
Brown lands a head kick. Minerva smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Minerva throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Brown was covering up waiting for the punch and Minerva finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Minerva sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Brown's guard.
Ground and pound from Minerva.
Minerva is working for a submission of some sort.
Minerva drops an elbow to the side of Brown's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minerva prevents Brown from improving his position.
Minerva throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Brown trying to control but Minerva postures up.
Minerva is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Minerva winds up and cracks Brown with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Brown taking some punishment here, with Minerva in his half guard.
Minerva trying to control the pace.
It looks like Minerva might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Minerva is working away from the top position though.
Minerva is nestled in close to Brown, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Minerva lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Brown punching from the bottom.
Minerva is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brown is trying to control but can't.
Minerva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brown misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Minerva is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Brown is controlling Minerva's trapped leg to prevent Minerva from advancing to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minerva stalling.
Minerva working Brown over with strikes.
Brown keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Brown wants to improve his position but Minerva is controlling well.
Minerva is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Brown is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Scott Minerva!
A victorious Scott Minerva thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Top Heavy (ranked 943 p4p, 119 weight class) and Sione Feti (ranked 1327 p4p, 180 weight class). Feti is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: S-Tool - Lights Out. Sione Feti acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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33
212 lbs
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213 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Top Heavy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sione Feti!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heavy darts in looking for a takedown but Feti gets double underhooks and turns Heavy into the cage.
Heavy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Feti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Top Heavy has been cut.
Feti displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Heavy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Top Heavy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Heavy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Feti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Heavy avoids the head kick by Feti.
Heavy misses with a takedown
letting Feti counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heavy with a poor takedown
and Heavy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Feti lands the left hand.
Heavy misses with a takedown attempt
and Feti scores with a counter punch that sends Heavy to the canvas! Feti smells blood - he's punishing Heavy with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Heavy has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sione Feti!
An out of breath Sione Feti thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buzz Bixby (ranked 2006 p4p, 253 weight class) and Dennis Fischer (ranked 592 p4p, 83 weight class). Dennis Fischer has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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36
215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Buzz Bixby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dennis Fischer!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bixby uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fischer.
Fischer moves out of range of the strikes.
Fischer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bixby's sensitive parts.
Bixby 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.
Fischer misses with a body kick.
Fischer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fischer scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nice body kick there by Fischer.
Fischer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bixby takes one to the side of the head.
Fischer throws a body punch but Bixby moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Fischer.
Fischer 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.
Fischer scores with a kick to the body.
Fischer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bixby steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fischer.
Bixby swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fischer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fischer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fischer connects with a solid leg kick.
Fischer motions for Bixby to come forward. Fischer throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bixby works Fischer's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bixby scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fischer throws a body kick that misses.
A good leg kick by Fischer.
Fischer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bixby.
Fischer scores with a hook to the body. Bixby takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bixby slips under a jab.
Fischer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bixby.
Fischer lands a jab to the nose.
Bixby throws a hook but Fischer avoids it easily.
Fischer slips a jab from Bixby.
Bixby 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.
Fischer misses with an uppercut. Bixby saw that one coming.
Bixby on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fischer lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bixby scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fischer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Fischer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fischer throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bixby just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bixby jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fischer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bixby takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fischer drops his hands momentarily and Bixby takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Bixby misses the target.
Bixby has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Fischer.
Fischer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fischer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bixby.
Fischer lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Fischer misses with a looping left.
Bixby moves out of range of the body kick from Fischer.
Fischer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bixby.
Fischer throws a push kick but Bixby slaps the foot to one side.
Bixby was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A clash of legs there as Bixby blocks the low kick.
Fischer throws a body shot but no joy.
Bixby swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bixby fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fischer manages to avoid it.
Fischer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fischer is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bixby had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Bixby takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Bixby.
Fischer scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bixby throws a lazy right hand but Fischer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dennis Fischer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fischer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bixby has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bixby misses the jab.
Bixby scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That kick from Fischer tenderised Bixby's leg. Bixby is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bixby tries to move into range but Fischer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fischer misses with a looping left.
Fischer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Fischer there.
Fischer throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bixby misses with a hook.
Bixby on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fischer. Fischer obviously looking to wear him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fischer moves out of range as Bixby strikes.
Fischer avoids the body shot from Bixby.
Fischer walks into a straight right hand from Bixby.
Fischer throws a solid leg kick but Bixby takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fischer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bixby scores with a nice head shot.
Fischer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fischer gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bixby to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fischer is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bixby throws a big right hand that misses.
Bixby with a nice head shot there.
Bixby content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fischer is trying to keep Bixby in close.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bixby throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fischer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bixby passes Fischer's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Fischer is in trouble now - Bixby has advanced to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dennis Fischer dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Bixby throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fischer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bixby with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fischer to score with a decent uppercut.
Fischer throws a low kick, looking for Bixby's leg but Bixby calmly moves out of range.
Bixby throws a hook but Fischer blocks it.
A swing and a miss from Bixby.
Fischer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bixby moves out of range of the strikes.
Fischer throws a leg kick
and Bixby connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bixby misses with a shot to the body
and Fischer counters with a nice uppercut.
Fischer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bixby.
Bixby misses with a hook. Fischer ducked under it nicely.
Fischer cracks Bixby with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bixby ducks under a wild hook from Fischer.
Fischer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dennis Fischer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fischer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bixby throws out the jab.
Bixby will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Bixby misses with a wild body shot.
Dennis Fischer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bixby jabs at Fischer's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bixby swings for the body but Fischer moves out of range.
Fischer is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Fischer cracks Bixby with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fischer throws a chopping leg kick but Bixby manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bixby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fischer.
Fischer is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bixby with a body shot.
Bixby is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bixby takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fischer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fischer throws a low kick but Bixby avoids it.
A jab lands there for Bixby.
Bixby throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fischer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fischer with a jab.
Fischer avoids the body shot from Bixby.
Fischer slips a straight right by Bixby.
Fischer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bixby misses the shot to the body.
Fischer was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bixby thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bixby walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fischer checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bixby tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fischer was well out of range. Poor timing from Bixby.
Bixby tries to land a leg kick but Fischer saw it coming and moves away.
Bixby takes a swing at Fischer's ribcage but misses.
Bixby just misses with a punch to the body.
Fischer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bixby has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fischer.
Bixby scores with a punch to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fischer is looking to slow Bixby down with leg kicks.
Fischer tries to work over Bixby's front leg with a kick but Bixby checks it.
Fischer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fischer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bixby looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fischer slips under a jab.
Fischer throws a leg kick but Bixby moved away.
Fischer connects with a solid leg kick.
Fischer ducks under a wild hook from Bixby.
Bixby feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fischers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bixby misses with a low kick.
Bixby misses with a wild body shot.
Fischer counters with a body kick.
Fischer throws a leg kick which misses Bixby's front leg but catches the back leg as Bixby tries to avoid it.
Fischer lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Fischer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fischer wants it to stay on the feet.
Fischer cracks Bixby with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Fischer.
Bixby tries to land a leg kick but Fischer saw it coming and moves away.
Fischer tries a quick counter leg kick but Bixby is wise to it.
Bixby shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fischer sprawls well. Fischer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bixby gets slowly back to his feet.
Bixby moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fischer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bixby looks for a takedown but Fischer sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buzz Bixby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fischer wants to slow Bixby down by chopping away at his legs.
Fischer takes one to the side of the head.
Bixby fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fischer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bixby lands a body shot.
Bixby looks to throw the jab but Fischer is out of range.
That kick from Fischer tenderised Bixby's leg. Bixby is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fischer lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fischer. That's going to slow Bixby down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fischer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bixby throws a jab when Fischer was well out of range.
Fischer tests Bixby's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bixby misses with a looping right.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Fischer.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fischer. That's going to slow Bixby down.
Fischer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bixby just misses with a punch to the body.
Fischer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bixby checks a leg kick nicely.
Bixby blocks the body kick.
Bixby swings for the body but Fischer moves out of range.
Fischer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bixby swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fischer moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fischer moves out of range of the leg kick from Bixby.
Fischer motions for Bixby to come forward. Fischer throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bixby throwing a counter right hand but Fischer manages to avoid it.
Fischer thumps Bixby with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dennis Fischer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Bixby tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fischer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bixby somewhat.
Fischer lands a head kick!
Fischer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A swing and a miss from Bixby.
Fischer lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bixby takes a step back to recover.
Fischer fakes the leg kick and cracks Bixby in the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fischer connects with a body shot that sends Bixby's belly button to the back.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fischer.
Bixby uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fischer.
Fischer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fischer lands with a shot to the body.
Fischer throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bixby blocks a head kick by Fischer.
Fischer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fischer takes one to the chin there.
Bixby on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Fischer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bixby takes a swing at Fischer's ribcage but misses.
Bixby looks to score with a jab to the body but Fischer is just out of range.
Bixby tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bixby tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bixby misses the shot to the body.
Bixby is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fischer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fischer misses with a body kick.
Bixby is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fischer.
Fischer swings for the body but Bixby moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bixby missing with a left hand there. Fischer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fischer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bixby shoots in but Fischer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buzz Bixby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fischer thumps Bixby with a low kick.
Bixby on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fischer. Fischer obviously looking to wear him down.
Bixby chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fischer can pounce on him.
Nice body punch from Fischer.
Bixby throws a looping overhand right but Fischer ducks down to avoid it.
Fischer ducks under a wild hook from Bixby.
Fischer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bixby looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Fischer!
Fischer can't do much from the bottom here.
Bixby fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Bixby working away.
Fischer is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bixby lands a nice forearm strike.
Bixby working the ground and pound but Fischer is defending the strikes.
Fischer is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bixby in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Bixby grinds an elbow into Fischer's temple.
Bixby fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Buzz Bixby has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bixby wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fischer keeps working.
Bixby working away.
Fischer tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bixby working the ground and pound effectively.
Bixby is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Fischer can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Buzz Bixby overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bixby fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Bixby raining down shots from the mount!
Bixby scoring with strikes but Fischer is staying in there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fischer is desperately trying to improve his position but Bixby has a good base and remains in mount.
Bixby trying to control but he's not successful this time.
BOOM! Bixby connects with a massive shot to the dome!
A nice elbow there by Bixby.
Bixby content just to control the position here.
Bixby working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
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 Buzz Bixby.
I think Fischer 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dennis Fischer!
Dennis Fischer spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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