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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Jackson (ranked 5998 p4p, 525 weight class) and Vaai Finau (ranked 23363 p4p, 588 weight class). Jimmy Jackson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Vaai Finau's chin.
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220 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
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Good low kicks
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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
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jimmy Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vaai Finau!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Ben Hemmingworth and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finau is looking to score with low kicks.
As Finau looks to move away, Jackson throws a big counter combo but Finau just gets out of the way.
Finau misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Finau throws a head kick that misses
and Jackson counters with a left and a right that stings Finau.
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.
Jackson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Finau gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Finau looking to stall.
Finau tries to pull guard but Jackson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jackson stalling the fight.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson has Finau pushed against the cage.
Finau is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Finau lands a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finau prevents Jackson from breaking the clinch.
Finau manages to break the clinch.
Jackson slips a straight right by Finau.
Jackson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fighters circle momentarily. Finau darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Finau lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Jimmy Jackson has been cut.
Finau loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
Jackson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vaai Finau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finau throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jackson is looking to counter punch.
Finau shoots in looking for a takedown but Jackson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Finau's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
As Finau looks to move away, Jackson throws a big counter combo but Finau just gets out of the way.
Finau tries to close the distance and clinch but Jackson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Finau displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A nice leg kick lands there from Finau.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
A quick step to the side and Jackson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Finau.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
Finau on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jackson walks into a left hand.
Finau pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Finau misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Jackson misses the target.
Jackson moves out of range as Finau strikes.
Jackson throwing a counter right hand but Finau manages to avoid it.
Jackson drops his hands momentarily and Finau takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Finau takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Jackson throws a big counter combination but Finau scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finau swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Jackson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Finau lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jackson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Finau will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jackson throws a big counter combination but Finau scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jackson 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.
Finau misses with an uppercut.
Finau lands with a kick to the ribs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Finau, as that shot connected.
Finau throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Finau swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finau lands a leg kick that knocks Jackson off balance momentarily.
Finau lands with a hook. Jackson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jackson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finau throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Finau throws a lazy body kick
and Jackson counters with a left and a right that stings Finau.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
Jackson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Finau lands a head kick!
Jackson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Finau throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
Nice straight punches there by Finau. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Finau.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vaai Finau dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Jackson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The crowd cheers as Finau lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jackson doesn't seem phased though.
Finau lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Finau throws a head kick that misses.
Finau misses with a left hand
and Jackson counters with a left and a right that stings Finau.
Finau throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jackson.
Finau tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson is looking to counter punch.
Finau looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Jackson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vaai Finau seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finau thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jackson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Finau moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Finau misses the target.
Jackson throws a big counter combination but Finau scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jackson throws a hook but Finau blocks it.
Finau changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Finau throws a big shot that misses.
Finau misses with a takedown attempt
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Finau waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.
Jimmy Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Finau.
Finau throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jackson throwing a counter right hand but Finau manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finau cracks Jackson with an open hand slap.
Finau swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackson throwing a counter right hand but Finau manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Finau misses its intended target.
It looked like Jackson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Finau swings widly with a right hand
and Jackson counters with a left and a right that stings Finau.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finau shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Finau showed some decent athleticism there.
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.
Finau thows a huge punch but Jackson dodges it nicely.
Jackson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jackson tries to get out of the position.
Finau seems to be working for a kimura but Jackson defends the submission attempt.
Jackson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Finau keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jackson's head.
Jackson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Finau trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Finau has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Finau stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.
Finau trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Finau is working Jackson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jackson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jackson has Finau pulled in close to control his posture.
Finau postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Finau throwing strikes but missing.
Finau stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Finau fails with a takedown attempt.
Finau lunges at Jackson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jackson's hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vaai Finau showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Jackson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Finau throws a poor cross that misses
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good standup being displayed there by Finau as he connects with a hook.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Finau throws a leg kick but Jackson moved away.
An attempted straight right counter from Jackson misses the target.
Finau looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
Jackson lands with a nice body punch.
Finau throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
Jackson throws a big counter combination but Finau scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Finau fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Finau is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
Finau misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finau cracks Jackson with an open hand slap.
Finau throws a lazy head kick
and Jackson counters with a single leg into guard. Finau didn't expect that.
Jackson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Finau on the ground.
Finau looking to control.
Finau keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Finau trying to keep a closed guard but Jackson is proving a slippery customer.
Finau 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.
Jackson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jackson is fighting to break Finau's control of his arms but Finau is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Finau wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.
Vaai Finau is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finau is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Finau wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Finau is pulling down on Jackson's head. It's preventing any offense from Jackson, at least for the moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Finau as he connects with a hook.
Finau rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Finau finds it's way through Jackson's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson needs to keep his hands up - Finau had a free shot at his head there.
Finau's corner calls for a 1-2. Finau obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jackson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Finau wants to slow Jackson down by chopping away at his legs.
Jackson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A big left from Finau misses.
Finau swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Finau misses with a straight left.
Jackson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Finau wants to clinch.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Finau.
Jackson throwing a counter right hand but Finau manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finau connects with a solid leg kick.
Finau cracks Jackson with an open hand slap.
Jimmy Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good leg kick by Finau there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Finau throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Finau.
Finau loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
An attempted straight right counter from Jackson misses the target.
Nice takedown defense from Jackson. No joy for Finau on that attempt.
Jackson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Finau smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Finau.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finau's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jackson under the eye.
Finau jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vaai Finau comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Finau 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vaai Finau!
After winning the bout, Vaai Finau thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hot Sauce (ranked 4335 p4p, 452 weight class) and John McSulley (ranked 7000 p4p, 558 weight class). Hot Sauce has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
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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
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hot Sauce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, John McSulley!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Ben Watson and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McSulley takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McSulley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sauce looks to land a combination but McSulley avoids it well.
Sauce throws a sloppy body shot
and McSulley counters with a straight right hand.
McSulley lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McSulley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sauce.
McSulley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sauce gets tackled into the cage by McSulley. McSulley maintains the clinch.
McSulley digs a right hand underneath Sauce's ribcage. Sauce let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McSulley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McSulley lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sauce fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sauce is trying to push McSulley away but McSulley has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nice body punch from McSulley - that landed with a thud.
Sauce wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A right hook to the body lands for McSulley.
Sauce is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sauce is looking to break free of the clinch but McSulley has double underhooks.
McSulley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McSulley has Sauce pressed against the cage, preventing Sauce from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McSulley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McSulley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McSulley controlling the action here for a moment.
Sauce can't break the clinch.
McSulley throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McSulley cracks Sauce with a nice body shot.
McSulley has Sauce pushed against the cage.
McSulley manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Come on McSulley - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sauce goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sauce is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McSulley keeps control of Sauce as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McSulley lands a hook that snaps the head of Sauce backwards.
McSulley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McSulley stalling in the clinch.
A short left from McSulley.
McSulley just leaning against Sauce, taking a breather.
Sauce is trying to break the clinch but McSulley has him pressed against the cage.
Sauce tries to break the clinch but McSulley is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McSulley lands a nice uppercut.
Sauce tries to break free but McSulley pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McSulley dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
McSulley scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McSulley lands a shot to the body.
McSulley lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sauce.
McSulley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by McSulley.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McSulley.
A nice right hand lands inside from McSulley.
Good body shot from McSulley.
McSulley scores with a hook to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McSulley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McSulley lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McSulley lands with a short shot to the head.
Good body shot from McSulley.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McSulley.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from McSulley.
McSulley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from McSulley.
Sauce being controlled against the cage.
McSulley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sauce backwards.
McSulley lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McSulley scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McSulley displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sauce up against the cage.
The referee calls for McSulley to work.
McSulley scores with a nice hook to the head.
McSulley looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sauce looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McSulley lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John McSulley dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McSulley lands a big head kick that sends Sauce tumbling to the mat! McSulley takes a step backwards and waves Sauce back to his feet - he wants the finish!
McSulley stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sauce is rocked!
Sauce gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! McSulley gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Sauce is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John McSulley!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Coiote Magrin (ranked 3425 p4p, 386 weight class) and Sydney Thift (ranked 3641 p4p, 398 weight class). Sydney Thift is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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175 lbs
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177 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Coiote Magrin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sydney Thift!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, John Mangel and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thift has closed the distance and engaged Magrin in a clinch.
Thift lands a shoulder strike.
Magrin is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Thift to keep the fight standing.
Magrin blocks an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Thift just misses with a elbow thrown towards Magrin's brow.
Thift misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thift working aggressively here.
Thift fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thift throws a head punch that misses.
Thift tries to work over Magrin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thift scores with a nice hook to the head.
Magrin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thift has a couple of punches blocked by Magrin.
Magrin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Thift just stands there and leans against the cage.
Thift tries a body shot but Magrin blocks it.
Magrin is trying to pull guard but Thift turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Coiote Magrin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thift misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magrin tries to pull guard but Thift holds him up against the cage and eventually Magrin drops back down to his feet.
Stalling in the clinch from Thift.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thift.
Thift has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Magrin seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Thift can turn it around.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thift.
Magrin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Thift tries to throw a body punch but Magrin avoids it by throwing Thift back against the cage.
Magrin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Magrin blocking some punches.
Magrin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Thift just stands there and leans against the cage.
Magrin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Thift smiles and moves away.
Thift misses with the combination.
Magrin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magrin tries to clinch up
and Thift counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Thift is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Thift throwing strikes but missing.
Thift lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Thift throwing strikes but missing.
Magrin is looking for a triangle but Thift pushes his legs off easily.
Thift is working Magrin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Thift really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Magrin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magrin keeping moving, preventing Thift from controlling successfully.
Thift wants to pass the guard but Magrin is keeping the position.
Thift stands up over Magrin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Magrin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thift doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Magrin is tightening it up a little... Thift has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Thift reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Thift taps out! Nice BJJ there by Magrin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Coiote Magrin!
Our winner, Coiote Magrin, 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Phil Domphy (ranked 3055 p4p, 365 weight class) and Danny Corleone (ranked 2391 p4p, 299 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Phil Domphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Danny Corleone!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Francis DeMontford and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corleone scores with a hook to the body. Domphy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Domphy throws a leg kick
and Corleone counters with a nice double leg into side control. Domphy won't be happy with that.
Domphy tries to improve position but can't.
Sloppy strikes there by Corleone.
Domphy can't do much from the bottom here.
Corleone moves into full mount!
Corleone looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Domphy is squirming around, avoiding Corleone's attempts to control the action.
Corleone has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Domphy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Domphy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Corleone wants to finish this one by submission but Domphy is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Corleone.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corleone raining down hammerfists from mount.
Domphy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Corleone unloads with some shots from mount but Domphy bucks and avoids them well.
Domphy can't escape the position.
Corleone is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Corleone trying to control but Domphy is having none of it.
Poor strikes thrown by Corleone there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Corleone prevents Domphy from getting the reversal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Domphy is trying to reverse the position but instead Corleone has taken his back - oops!
You can see the frustration on Domphy's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Corleone is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Corleone patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Corleone is trying to stick to Domphy's back but Domphy is turning into Corleone. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Corleone's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Domphy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Corleone working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Domphy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Domphy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Domphy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corleone working for a triangle but Domphy defends it easily.
Domphy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Corleone working a defensive guard here.
Domphy forces his way into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Corleone trying to hold on to Domphy's head to control him but Domphy postures up.
Domphy controlling the action here.
Corleone has hold of Domphy's hands but Domphy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Corleone wants to get back to full guard.
Domphy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Corleone wants to improve his position but Domphy is controlling well.
Corleone is trying to maintain the position but Domphy is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Corleone dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Domphy darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Corleone trying to get back to full guard but Domphy takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Domphy has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Corleone's face.
Corleone is looking to improve his position but Domphy isn't that keen on the idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Domphy looking to control and managing it successfully.
Danny Corleone has got the better of the ground game so far.
Domphy with a couple of short strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Domphy lands a couple of good shots and Corleone has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corleone is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Domphy controls the position.
Domphy lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Domphy is not going to allow Corleone to sit and survive in this position.
Corleone rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Domphy working the head and body with strikes.
Domphy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Domphy working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Domphy slips a nice elbow through Corleone's hands, connecting with Corleone's forehead.
Domphy scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Domphy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Domphy working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Domphy slips a nice elbow through Corleone's hands, connecting with Corleone's forehead.
Domphy prevents Corleone from improving his position.
Corleone flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Corleone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Domphy lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Domphy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Corleone does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Corleone slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Domphy distracts Corleone with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Domphy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Domphy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Corleone had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Domphy defends it easily.
Corleone looking for a sweep. Not yet Corleone, not yet.
Corleone seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Domphy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
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.
Domphy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Corleone has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Domphy has managed to get both his arms back between Corleone's legs - danger averted.
Corleone keeping full guard, as Domphy tries to pass.
Domphy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Domphy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Domphy scoring with some ground and pound.
Domphy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Corleone keeping moving, preventing Domphy from controlling successfully.
Domphy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Corleone being controlled here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Domphy dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Corleone lands a right hook to the body.
Corleone moves in looking to clinch but Domphy pushes him off.
Corleone gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Domphy to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Corleone keeping full guard, as Domphy tries to pass.
Corleone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Domphy is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Domphy looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Domphy pushes down on Corleone's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Corleone is trying to control but can't.
Domphy controlling the action here.
Corleone looking for submissions off his back.
Domphy slips a nice elbow through Corleone's hands, connecting with Corleone's forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Corleone is staying active underneath Domphy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Corleone looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Corleone on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Corleone is looking for a sweep. Domphy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Domphy is nestled in close to Corleone, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Domphy lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Domphy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Domphy slips a nice elbow through Corleone's hands, connecting with Corleone's forehead.
Domphy working over Corleone with some ground and pound. Corleone looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Domphy there.
Domphy controlling the action here.
Domphy's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Domphy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Corleone has hold of Domphy's hands but Domphy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Domphy connects with a nice short shot to Corleone's temple.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Domphy lands a nice short elbow.
Domphy with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Domphy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Domphy performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Corleone slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Domphy scoring with some ground and pound.
Corleone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Domphy is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phil Domphy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Domphy 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 Topper Green scores the fight 29:28
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phil Domphy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Manfred Schmidt (ranked 6687 p4p, 503 weight class) and Eddie Alpha (ranked 3766 p4p, 376 weight class). Schmidt kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Riders High. Manfred Schmidt had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Manfred Schmidt !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Eddie Alpha!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, John Mangel and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alpha swinging wildly here.
Schmidt darts in and clinches Alpha up against the cage.
Schmidt tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Alpha smiles and moves away.
Schmidt misses with a takedown
and Alpha counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Schmidt thinking.
Alpha scores with a hook to the body. Schmidt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Alpha shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Schmidt defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmidt darts in looking for a takedown but Alpha gets double underhooks and turns Schmidt into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manfred Schmidt . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schmidt moves into the clinch.
Alpha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Schmidt has his takedown stuffed
and Alpha connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmidt throws a lazy head kick
and Alpha counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alpha blocks a head kick by Schmidt .
Schmidt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alpha is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Schmidt is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Alpha's half guard.
Schmidt prevents Alpha from improving his position.
Alpha avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Schmidt .
Alpha is trying to control but can't.
Schmidt wants to pass to mount but Alpha is defending the position.
Alpha keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Schmidt seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alpha does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alpha tries to get to full guard but Schmidt has control of the leg.
Alpha tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Schmidt has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Schmidt tries to control but Alpha wriggling away.
Alpha sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Schmidt looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alpha tries to get to full guard but Schmidt has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alpha gets full guard.
Alpha looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Schmidt is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Alpha keeping moving, preventing Schmidt from controlling successfully.
Alpha trying to control the position here.
Alpha looking for a sweep. Not yet Alpha, not yet.
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.
Schmidt keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Alpha's head.
Alpha looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Alpha is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Schmidt won't allow Alpha to sweep him here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Schmidt shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Schmidt was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Schmidt trying to control the action but Alpha is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alpha is being controlled here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Eddie Alpha will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Alpha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch combination from Alpha misses.
Alpha rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Schmidt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Manfred Schmidt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alpha lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Alpha throws out a loose jab but Schmidt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schmidt closes the distance and pushes Alpha back into the cage.
Alpha tries to break the clinch but Schmidt is controlling the position.
Schmidt is looking to break free of the clinch but Alpha has double underhooks.
Schmidt is looking to take this one to the mat.
Alpha tries to stall but Schmidt uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmidt trying to land knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Alpha - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Alpha is trying to break the clinch but Schmidt is controlling him.
Schmidt manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmidt wants to control the position but Alpha says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Alpha seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Schmidt does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Alpha stops Schmidt from getting back to his feet.
Schmidt taking some punishment here, with Alpha in his half guard.
Schmidt moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Alpha throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Manfred Schmidt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alpha with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Schmidt has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Alpha doesn't defend quickly enough and Schmidt has managed to lock this one up! Can Alpha escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Schmidt on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Manfred Schmidt !
In his post fight interview, Manfred Schmidt gave a big smile as he said 'Baka Gaijin Ichiban~!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tobb Le Tobb (ranked 1310 p4p, 159 weight class) and Scott Barrera (ranked 2321 p4p, 255 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Tobb Le Tobb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scott Barrera!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Donatello Bradman and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barrera swats away the attempt to clinch by Le Tobb.
A jab from Le Tobb does it's job there.
Barrera throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Barrera throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barrera misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barrera on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Barrera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Le Tobb.
Le Tobb dips to his left and cracks Barrera with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrera swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Le Tobb holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Barrera working hard to break the clinch.
Le Tobb lands with a short shot to the head.
Barrera goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barrera digs a right hand into Le Tobb's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Le Tobb's gas tank.
Le Tobb misses with some punches.
We've been informed that Barrera has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Barrera throws a punch but it's blocked by Le Tobb.
Barrera tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Le Tobb's elbow.
Le Tobb misses with some punches.
Barrera tries to break the clinch but Le Tobb is controlling the position.
A head punch on the inside from Barrera fails to land.
Barrera tries to work over Le Tobb's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Barrera lands a left hand that snaps the head of Le Tobb backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barrera.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Le Tobb blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barrera lands a body shot.
Barrera breaks the clinch.
Le Tobb tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barrera manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Le Tobb blocks a jab.
Le Tobb swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Le Tobb swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Barrera misses.
Le Tobb fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barrera throws a body punch but Le Tobb moves out of range.
Barrera keeps the fight on the outside.
Le Tobb tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barrera swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Scott Barrera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Barrera.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barrera scores with a hook.
It looks like Tobb Le Tobb has been cut.
Barrera pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barrera getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Barrera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Le Tobb moves away.
Le Tobb throwing a counter right hand but Barrera manages to avoid it.
Le Tobb bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Le Tobb tries to counter by clinching up but Barrera breaks away and moves out of range.
Barrera cracks Le Tobb with a hook to the temple - Le Tobb is on wobbly legs here! Barrera swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Le Tobb falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Barrera wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Scott Barrera!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Konstantinos Nevrakis (ranked 1200 p4p, 169 weight class) and Samuel Westcliff (ranked 1311 p4p, 184 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Nevrakis might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Winds of Ithaca. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Konstantinos Nevrakis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Samuel Westcliff!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Damien Edna and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nevrakis moves into range and clinches up with Westcliff.
Nevrakis is trying to pull guard but Westcliff has him pressed against the cage.
Westcliff looking to slow down the pace here.
Nevrakis manages to pull guard.
Westcliff content to stall in guard here.
Nevrakis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nevrakis seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Westcliff avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nevrakis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Westcliff is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nevrakis is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Westcliff rolls with it to try and escape but Nevrakis cranks on the arm and Westcliff is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Konstantinos Nevrakis!
Konstantinos Nevrakis 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 Carter Donovan (ranked 183 p4p, 26 weight class) and Gok Won Khun (ranked 1195 p4p, 173 weight class). Carter Donovan could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Gok Won Khun's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carter Donovan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gok Won Khun!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Ron Honeybunn and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donovan loads up on a big right hand but Khun slips the punch.
Khun looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice uppercut there from Donovan.
Donovan staying out of range there.
Donovan misses with a looping left.
Khun throws a head kick but Donovan moves out of range.
Donovan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Donovan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Khun avoids it really well and circles away.
Khun steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Khun takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donovan misses with a body shot.
Donovan misses with an uppercut. Khun saw that one coming.
Donovan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Donovan ducks under a wild hook from Khun.
Donovan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Khun finds it's way round the side to connect with Donovan's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donovan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Khun moves away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Khun.
Khun lands a jab.
Khun sends Donovan crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Khun is motioning to the referee to let Donovan up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Donovan is rocked!
Donovan sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Oh Donovan 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!
Khun drops Donovan with a naaaaasty hook - Donovan is in real trouble here! Khun dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gok Won Khun!
Gok Won Khun is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Neves (ranked 909 p4p, 113 weight class) and Jack Xavier (ranked 900 p4p, 111 weight class). Neves kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Emicida - Sorriso Favela. On his way into the cage it seems that Thiago Neves has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Thiago Neves seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Thiago Neves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Xavier!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Ben Watson and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xavier waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Neves.
Neves moves in looking to clinch but Xavier pushes him off.
Xavier has taken the fight to the clinch.
Neves jumps guard but Xavier turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Neves being controlled against the cage.
Neves pulls Xavier into guard.
Neves seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neves has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Xavier doesn't defend quickly enough and Neves has managed to lock this one up! Can Xavier escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Neves on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Thiago Neves!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Thiago Neves made sure he mentioned Voodoo Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Swango (ranked 734 p4p, 102 weight class) and Blake Westcutt (ranked 508 p4p, 71 weight class). Westcutt has chosen Nick Nolan - Life of Sin as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michael Swango!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Blake Westcutt!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Steve Erwin and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swango connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Swango throws a right hand that Westcutt ducks under and follows up with a left that Westcutt also avoids with ease.
Swango scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Westcutt moves forwards but Swango connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Swango misses with a double jab.
Westcutt wants to counter with a clinch but Swango pushes him away.
Swango lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Westcutt backs up against the cage.
Swango jabs at Westcutt's body.
Jab by Swango.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swango swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Swango drops Westcutt with a beautiful combination! Westcutt stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Swango is looking for the KO!
Westcutt is rocked!
It looks like Blake Westcutt has been cut.
Westcutt tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Swango cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swango swinging wildly here.
Swango lands a glancing blow to the side of Westcutt's head.
Swango jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Swango misses with a few strikes there.
Swango throws a series of strikes that have Westcutt backpedaling.
Swango throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Swango throws a right and a left that both miss.
Westcutt takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Swango scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A combination from Swango does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Westcutt clinches.
Westcutt jumps guard but Swango stands there with Westcutt around his waist. Westcutt gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Swango breaks from the clinch.
Swango scores with the left hand. Westcutt knows he should have avoided that one.
Michael Swango seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Westcutt drops his hands momentarily and Swango takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Swango scores with a jab to the head.
Swango works the jab nicely.
Swango fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Westcutt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Swango looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Swango scores with a jab.
That has opened up Blake Westcutt's cut even more.
Swango lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Westcutt is still on wobbly legs! Can Swango finish him?
Swango lands a jab to the nose.
Westcutt takes one on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Swango does it's job there.
Swango throws a nice looking combination but Westcutt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Westcutt seems to have recovered his senses.
Swango scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Westcutt doesn't seem bothered though.
Swango sizes up Westcutt with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Westcutt closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Swango escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Westcutt closes the distance but Swango moves to the side
and Swango counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Westcutt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Westcutt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Swango, pushing him back against the cage.
Westcutt tries to pull guard but Swango won't allow it.
Swango breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Swango looks to land a combination but Westcutt avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swango lands with a nice combination. Westcutt backs away looking to recover.
Swango cracks Westcutt with an open hand slap.
Swango is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Westcutt darts in and clinches Swango up against the cage.
Westcutt jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Swango walks away with a smile on his face. Westcutt gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Michael Swango has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blake Westcutt.
Swango misses with a few strikes there.
Swango cracks Westcutt with a good jab.
Swango thuds a left hand into Westcutt's body.
Westcutt drops his hands momentarily and Swango takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Swango digs a good hook to Westcutt's body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Westcutt on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Swango misses with a series of wild punches.
Westcutt is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Swango dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Blake Westcutt's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Westcutt tries to clinch but Swango moves away
and Swango counters with a nice uppercut.
Swango is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Westcutt has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Westcutt there as he acknowledges the shot.
Swango just misses with a punch to the body.
Westcutt tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Swango counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Swango lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Westcutt backs up against the cage.
Westcutt tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Swango counters with a crisp one two that drops Westcutt! Swango thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Westcutt to his feet! Westcutt is in big trouble!
The cut above Blake Westcutt's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swango throws an uppercut from hell that sends Westcutt clean off his feet! He's out cold! Swango stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michael Swango!
Michael Swango thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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