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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paulius Zurauskas (ranked 5995 p4p, 23665 weight class) and Kiso Akinaga (ranked 532 p4p, 613 weight class). Akinaga has chosen The HU - Wolf Totem as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Paulius Zurauskas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kiso Akinaga!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Eddie Farnsworth and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zurauskas dodges the punch combination from Akinaga.
Zurauskas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Akinaga throws a right and a left that Zurauskas avoids nicely.
Zurauskas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Akinaga misses with a shot to the body
and Zurauskas counters with a straight right hand.
 It looks like Kiso Akinaga has been cut.
Akinaga misses with the combination.
Akinaga takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kiso Akinaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akinaga misses with a double jab.
Zurauskas connects with a single shot there.
Akinaga throws a lazy uppercut
and Zurauskas counters with an outside leg kick.
Zurauskas cracks Akinaga with an uppercut from hell and Akinaga crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Zurauskas's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
 Akinaga is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zurauskas drops back looking for a leg! Akinaga is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Akinaga manages to kick Zurauskas off! Zurauskas jumps back into Akinaga's guard.
Akinaga is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zurauskas slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Zurauskas postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Akinaga is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Zurauskas, into his guard.
Zurauskas working for a triangle but Akinaga defends it easily.
Zurauskas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Akinaga gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akinaga trying to control the position from guard on top but Zurauskas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Akinaga really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zurauskas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Akinaga stays in close to Zurauskas's body and controls the position.
Zurauskas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Zurauskas is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Akinaga has his hands clasped together but Zurauskas extends and breaks Akinaga's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Zurauskas.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paulius Zurauskas!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wilhelm Van Hoodonk (ranked 1819 p4p, 2701 weight class) and Marax El (ranked 204 p4p, 287 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wilhelm Van Hoodonk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marax El!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Bruno Lombardi and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
El slips a straight right by Van Hoodonk.
Van Hoodonk lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Van Hoodonk misses with a straight left.
Van Hoodonk's corner calls for a 1-2. Van Hoodonk obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Van Hoodonk scores with a jab. El acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
El tries to clinch but Van Hoodonk is having none of it.
El throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Van Hoodonk to counter with a crisp jab.
Van Hoodonk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Van Hoodonk lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but El circles away quickly and effectively.
El slips a straight right by Van Hoodonk.
Van Hoodonk misses with a straight right.
Van Hoodonk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but El manages to avoid it.
Van Hoodonk swings for the body but El moves out of range.
El walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Van Hoodonk checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
El lands a nice hook to Van Hoodonk's body. Van Hoodonk takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd cheers as El lands an impressive looking overhand right. Van Hoodonk doesn't seem phased though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Hoodonk swings widly with a right hand
and El counters with a stiff right hand.
Van Hoodonk listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
El takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Van Hoodonk uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Van Hoodonk moves out of range of the strikes.
It looks like Van Hoodonk has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Van Hoodonk scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
El throws an overhand right that lands on Van Hoodonk's shoulder, as Van Hoodonk tries to avoid the shot.
El takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wilhelm Van Hoodonk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
El throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Hoodonk.
El throws a left and a right that both miss
and Van Hoodonk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Van Hoodonk is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Van Hoodonk throws an ugly left hook that misses
and El cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch lands to the side of Van Hoodonk 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Van Hoodonk lands the left hand.
Van Hoodonk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Hoodonk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from El.
Nice uppercut lands for Van Hoodonk. That snapped El's head back.
El defending well as Van Hoodonk loads up on a big left hand.
El takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
El tries to clinch
and Van Hoodonk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
El ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Van Hoodonk punishes El's body with a nice straight punch.
Van Hoodonk lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
El takes a swing at Van Hoodonk's ribcage but misses.
Van Hoodonk misses with a straight left.
Van Hoodonk works the jab nicely.
Van Hoodonk scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
El clinches up with Van Hoodonk and pushes him back against the cage.
Van Hoodonk lands a left hand that snaps the head of El backwards.
Van Hoodonk leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Hoodonk is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Van Hoodonk throws a head punch that misses.
Van Hoodonk stops a takedown attempt from El.
Van Hoodonk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Van Hoodonk lands with a right hand.
Van Hoodonk avoids a punch combination nicely.
Van Hoodonk looks to land a right hand but El moved out of range.
Van Hoodonk scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
No joy there for Van Hoodonk, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Van Hoodonk ducks under a wild hook from El.
El moves away from the strike by Van Hoodonk.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Hoodonk scores with the left hand. El knows he should have avoided that one.
Van Hoodonk lands a straight punch to the body, keeping El at a distance.
El is looking to clinch.
Van Hoodonk connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
El uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Hoodonk.
El slips a jab and a cross from Van Hoodonk.
El now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
El connects with a good right hand that stumbles Van Hoodonk. Van Hoodonk circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
El ducks under a wild hook from Van Hoodonk.
Van Hoodonk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Hoodonk is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Van Hoodonk feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Els jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Hoodonk moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Van Hoodonk sizes up El with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Van Hoodonk just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wilhelm Van Hoodonk dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A punch combination from Van Hoodonk misses.
Van Hoodonk connects with a right hand. El shakes it off.
Van Hoodonk lands with a nice body punch.
Van Hoodonk punishes El's body with a nice straight punch.
Van Hoodonk ducks under a wild hook from El.
Van Hoodonk lands with a good body shot.
El throws a body kick that misses
and El takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Van Hoodonk here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
El throws a right hand that Van Hoodonk ducks under and follows up with a left that Van Hoodonk also avoids with ease.
El throws a nice looking combination but Van Hoodonk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Van Hoodonk misses the target.
Van Hoodonk looks to land a combination. El sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
El has closed the distance and engaged Van Hoodonk in a clinch.
El prevents a body shot from Van Hoodonk.
A right hook to the body lands for El.
A short right hand to the side of the head by El.
El throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Hoodonk.
That's one minute gone in the round.
El misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Hoodonk tries to circle away but El has him pinned against the cage.
Van Hoodonk misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Hoodonk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Van Hoodonk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
El takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Good shot there by Van Hoodonk.
Van Hoodonk lands a head shot.
El ducks under a wild hook from Van Hoodonk.
Wilhelm Van Hoodonk is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Van Hoodonk misses.
Van Hoodonk misses the shot to the body.
Van Hoodonk lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
El has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Van Hoodonk's corner calls for a 1-2. Van Hoodonk obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Van Hoodonk throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh El colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Van Hoodonk as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and El is left battered and dazed whilst Van Hoodonk and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wilhelm Van Hoodonk!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sadik Ibricic (ranked 3225 p4p, 3864 weight class) and Minato Tokugawa (ranked 413 p4p, 478 weight class). Minato Tokugawa will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sadik Ibricic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Minato Tokugawa!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Alyssa Summers and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tokugawa moves into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Tokugawa.
Tokugawa gets through Ibricic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tokugawa digs a right hand into Ibricic's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ibricic's gas tank.
Tokugawa lands with a light punch inside.
Tokugawa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ibricic is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
 It looks like Sadik Ibricic has been cut.
Ibricic on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tokugawa cracks Ibricic with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Ibricic looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Tokugawa finish him?
 Ibricic is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ibricic looks up at the clock. Bad move! Tokugawa lands a right hand from hell, dropping Ibricic. Tokugawa pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Minato Tokugawa!
Minato Tokugawa thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shape Shifter (ranked 2948 p4p, 3751 weight class) and Victor Velasquez (ranked 382 p4p, 465 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Counter fighter
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Excellent MT
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Shape Shifter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Victor Velasquez!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Joseph Jones and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velasquez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shifter stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've been hearing reports that Shifter has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Shifter gets tackled into the cage by Velasquez. Velasquez maintains the clinch.
Shifter jumps guard and drags Velasquez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Shifter has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Velasquez should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Shifter has tightened it up now! Velasquez should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Shape Shifter!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kotaro Minamino (ranked 23545 p4p, 23822 weight class) and Jeff Hecker Jr (ranked 656 p4p, 658 weight class). Jeff Hecker Jr has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kotaro Minamino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jeff Hecker Jr!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Chad Campbell and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hecker Jr forces Minamino back against the cage and clinches.
Minamino looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Minamino gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Hecker Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Minamino drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hecker Jr dives on top into guard.
Hecker Jr advances to half guard.
Hecker Jr moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Minamino.
Hecker Jr scoring with punches from side control.
Hecker Jr is staying tight to Minamino's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Hecker Jr stands up.
Hecker Jr throws a combination. Minamino tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Kotaro Minamino has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hecker Jr wants to clinch up but Minamino keeps it at a distance.
Minamino half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hecker Jr scores with a nice head shot.
Minamino tries to keep at a distance but Hecker Jr has taken the fight into the clinch.
Minamino tries to pull guard but Hecker Jr forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hecker Jr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Minamino.
Hecker Jr holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hecker Jr tries to pull guard but Minamino won't allow it.
Minamino fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hecker Jr is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Minamino can't fight it off and eventually Hecker Jr manages to take the fight to the floor. Minamino looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hecker Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Minamino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hecker Jr cracks Minamino with a solid left hand.
Hecker Jr stands up over Minamino, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hecker Jr controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hecker Jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Minamino is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hecker Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Minamino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hecker Jr stands and steps away. Minamino gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hecker Jr is defended easily by Minamino.
Minamino is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hecker Jr.
Minamino definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hecker Jr gets a double leg takedown into Minamino's guard.
Hecker Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Minamino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hecker Jr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Minamino's head.
Hecker Jr drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hecker Jr jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Minamino is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hecker Jr is aware though and is defending well.
Hecker Jr pushing down on Minamino's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hecker Jr is trying to control the action in half guard but Minamino is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hecker Jr sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hecker Jr is looking to advance position but Minamino won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minamino looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hecker Jr trying to control from half guard but Minamino is working away.
Hecker Jr has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Advanced Fitness Inc.. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Ground and pound from Hecker Jr.
Minamino is rocked!
Hecker Jr scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Oh Minamino is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hecker Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Minamino keeps working.
Hecker Jr stands up and beckons Minamino to join him on the feet.
A nice leg kick from Hecker Jr, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hecker Jr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Minamino but Minamino pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Hecker Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kotaro Minamino's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hecker Jr swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jeff Hecker Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Minamino gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hecker Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Hecker Jr tries to clinch there but Minamino circles away.
Hecker Jr gets the takedown into side control.
Hecker Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Minamino is trying to improve his position.
Hecker Jr tries for a kimura but Minamino is defending well.
Minamino tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hecker Jr is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Minamino is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hecker Jr cracks Minamino with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Hecker Jr immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Minamino is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Hecker Jr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeff Hecker Jr!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Garry Almeida (ranked 1584 p4p, 2876 weight class) and Sam Drnold (ranked 184 p4p, 314 weight class). Sam Drnold has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Garry Almeida's chin.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Garry Almeida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sam Drnold!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, John Kavanagh and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drnold throws a looping overhand right but Almeida ducks down to avoid it.
Drnold tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Almeida was well out of range. Poor timing from Drnold.
Drnold gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Almeida wants to control from the top but Drnold keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drnold wants to sweep but no luck.
Almeida thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Almeida trying to control the position from guard on top but Drnold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Almeida stopping the sweep attempt from Drnold.
Drnold keeping full guard, as Almeida tries to pass.
Our spies down at at Outlier Martial Arts inform us that Drnold has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Almeida wants to control from the top but Drnold keeps moving.
Almeida passes Drnold's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Almeida is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Drnold sees it coming and defends easily.
Drnold is trying to get back to full guard.
Almeida is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Drnold has managed to free his arm - good work.
Almeida is keen to just control but Drnold is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Almeida prevents Drnold from improving his position.
Almeida is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Drnold defends it well.
Almeida wants to lay and pray for a moment but Drnold keeps working.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Drnold is defending against the submission attempts here by Almeida.
Almeida wants to work for an arm triangle but Drnold is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drnold tries to get to full guard but Almeida has control of the leg.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Drnold stuffs the takedown attempt from Almeida. Almeida gets slowly back to his feet.
Drnold digs a good body shot into Almeida's ribs.
Almeida shoots in for a double leg but Drnold sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Drnold misses the shot to the body.
Almeida bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Drnold keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Garry Almeida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drnold waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Almeida.
Almeida throwing a counter right hand but Drnold manages to avoid it.
A cross from Drnold lands.
Drnold works Almeida's body with a nice hook.
Drnold looks to score with a jab to the body but Almeida is just out of range.
Almeida fails to land the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drnold lands a body shot.
Almeida needs to keep his hands up - Drnold had a free shot at his head there.
Drnold ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Almeida moves away.
The fighters circling - Drnold throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Almeida is trying hard to land a takedown here. Drnold sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Almeida darts in looking for a takedown but Drnold gets double underhooks and turns Almeida into the cage.
Almeida goes for a takedown in the clinch but Drnold prevents it.
Drnold breaks from the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Almeida takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Drnold dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Drnold thuds a left hand into Almeida's body.
Drnold misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Almeida.
Drnold just misses with a punch to the body.
Almeida darts in looking for a takedown but Drnold gets double underhooks and turns Almeida into the cage.
Almeida wants to take the fight to the mat but Drnold manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Drnold manages to break the clinch.
Drnold misses with a few strikes there.
Drnold throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Almeida shoots in for a takedown but Drnold shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Garry Almeida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drnold misses with a body shot.
Drnold misses with an uppercut. Almeida saw that one coming.
Drnold throws a body punch but Almeida moves out of range.
Drnold misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Almeida.
Drnold is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Almeida rather than just go for the knockout.
Drnold cracks Almeida with an open hand slap.
No luck for Almeida with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drnold throws a body punch but Almeida moves out of range.
Almeida avoids the body shot from Drnold.
Drnold fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Almeida manages to avoid it.
Drnold dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Drnold fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Almeida manages to avoid it.
Drnold misses with a body shot.
Drnold loads up on a big right hand but Almeida slips the punch.
Drnold fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Almeida looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Drnold keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Almeida moves out of range as Drnold strikes.
Almeida tries to counter with a takedown but Drnold is quick to defend against it.
Almeida misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drnold. Almeida does a little dance to reset his feet.
Almeida ducks under a wild hook from Drnold.
Drnold stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Drnold wants it to stay on the feet.
Drnold throws a body shot but no joy.
Drnold stuffs the takedown attempt from Almeida. Almeida gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Almeida shoots in for a takedown but Drnold shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Drnold misses with an uppercut. Almeida saw that one coming.
A big right from Drnold misses.
Almeida fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Drnold avoids it really well and circles away.
Almeida takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drnold connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Drnold lands a body shot.
Drnold misses with a wild body shot.
Drnold stuffs the takedown.
Almeida uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Drnold.
Almeida closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The fighters circling - Drnold throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sam Drnold is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Drnold misses with a wild body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Drnold. No joy for Almeida on that attempt.
Drnold throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Almeida throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Drnold's waist but Drnold gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Almeida off to one side.
It seemed like Drnold was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Almeida takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Almeida shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Drnold defends it nicely.
Drnold keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Almeida shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Drnold defends it nicely.
Drnold dips to his left and cracks Almeida with an uppercut!
Drnold has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Almeida on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Almeida uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Drnold.
Drnold tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Almeida was well out of range. Poor timing from Drnold.
Drnold swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice shot by Drnold.
A telegraphed right hand from Drnold misses the target.
Drnold swings for the body but Almeida moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Almeida keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Drnold.
Almeida looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Almeida shoots in looking for a takedown but Drnold manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Almeida's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Drnold is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Almeida.
Drnold misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Almeida.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drnold scores with a hook.
Drnold connects with a nice looking jab.
Drnold tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Almeida was well out of range. Poor timing from Drnold.
Drnold fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Almeida keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice jab there from Drnold.
Nice sprawl there from Drnold as Almeida shoots in.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Almeida.
Drnold looks to score with a jab to the body but Almeida is just out of range.
Drnold lands a nice hook to Almeida's body. Almeida takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Almeida is trying hard to land a takedown here. Drnold sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Drnold swings for the body but Almeida moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Drnold showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Drnold connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Almeida's hands.
A decent looking cross lands there for Drnold.
Almeida bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Almeida shoots in but no luck this time.
Drnold throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Drnold takes a swing at Almeida's ribcage but misses.
Drnold throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Drnold looks to score with a jab to the body but Almeida is just out of range.
Drnold displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Almeida.
Drnold takes a swing at Almeida's ribcage but misses.
Drnold jabs Almeida right on the nose. Almeida blinks but takes it well.
Drnold missing with a left hand there. Almeida was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drnold just misses with a punch to the body.
Drnold tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Almeida was well out of range. Poor timing from Drnold.
Drnold ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Almeida moves away.
Almeida on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Drnold jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Almeida was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Drnold lands with a nice body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drnold lands with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Almeida shoots in for a takedown but Drnold shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Garry Almeida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drnold throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Drnold tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Almeida was well out of range. Poor timing from Drnold.
Drnold swings for the body but Almeida moves out of range.
Drnold throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Almeida seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Almeida takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Drnold slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Drnold lands a nice looking body shot.
Drnold ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Almeida moves away.
Almeida scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Almeida trying to control the action but Drnold is working from the bottom.
Almeida is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Drnold is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drnold trying to hold on to Almeida's head to control him but Almeida postures up.
Drnold is defending against the submission attempts here by Almeida.
Almeida trying to control the action but Drnold is working from the bottom.
Drnold wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Almeida is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Drnold has managed to free his arm - good work.
Almeida is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Drnold doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Almeida.
Almeida seems to be working for a kimura but Drnold defends the submission attempt.
Almeida is looking for a kimura but Drnold is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Almeida to get the leverage.
Sam Drnold is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Drnold is looking to control Almeida's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Drnold avoid being mounted?
Almeida is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Drnold keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
No luck for Almeida with that takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Almeida takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Drnold misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Almeida.
Garry Almeida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Drnold lands a really nice looking cross but Almeida seems unphased.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Drnold comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Drnold 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 26:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Drnold!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lindsay Apollo (ranked 1480 p4p, 2213 weight class) and Jihadi Joseph (ranked 74 p4p, 107 weight class). Lindsay Apollo has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Great low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lindsay Apollo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jihadi Joseph!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Eddie Farnsworth and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joseph throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Apollo counters with a good low kick that Joseph was not able to check.
Joseph scores with a hook to the body. Apollo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Joseph avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Joseph avoids the head kick by Apollo.
Joseph throws out a counter right but Apollo avoids it with no problem.
Joseph looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Joseph jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Apollo moves out of range as Joseph strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Apollo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Apollo throws a jab but it's blocked by Joseph.
Jihadi Joseph seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joseph with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Apollo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Joseph tries to score with a low kick but Apollo moves his leg out of the way.
Apollo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Apollo.
Apollo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Apollo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Joseph.
Nice cross by Joseph.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Apollo throws a front kick aimed at Joseph's knee but Joseph avoids it well.
Joseph fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Apollo manages to avoid it.
Joseph throws a leg kick that misses.
Joseph fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Apollo manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apollo takes one on the button.
Apollo misses with a low kick as Joseph jumps back.
Joseph tries to land a leg kick but Apollo saw it coming and moves away.
Apollo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Joseph thinks about the counter body kick.
Apollo ducks under a wild hook from Joseph.
Apollo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Apollo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Apollo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Joseph. Joseph obviously looking to wear him down.
Apollo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Joseph looks to land a combination but Apollo avoids it well.
Joseph missing with a left hand there. Apollo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Joseph connects with a leg kick.
Joseph misses with a looping right.
Apollo misses with a body shot.
Apollo tries to land a front kick but Joseph steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Joseph only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Apollo ducks under a wild hook from Joseph.
Apollo throws a big counter combination but Joseph scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Apollo slips a jab from Joseph.
Apollo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Joseph lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Apollo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Apollo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Apollo just misses with a punch to the body.
Apollo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joseph takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Apollo.
Joseph moves out of range of the body kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Apollo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Apollo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Joseph has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Joseph and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Joseph fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice straight punches there by Apollo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Apollo.
Apollo throws a hook but Joseph blocks it.
Apollo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joseph.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Joseph lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Apollo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Apollo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Joseph misses with a kick to the body.
Apollo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Apollo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Joseph.
Apollo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A little jabbing left from Joseph on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Apollo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Joseph.
Joseph lands a leg kick that knocks Apollo off balance momentarily.
Good standup being displayed there by Joseph as he connects with a hook.
Apollo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Apollo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joseph throws a head kick that half lands.
Donk. Joseph catches Apollo right on the button with a cross.
Apollo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Apollo lands a head shot.
A jab from Joseph misses.
Joseph lands a jab to Apollo's midsection.
Joseph scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Joseph chopping away at his opponent's legs.
An inside leg kick lands from Apollo.
Apollo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Joseph throws out the jab.
A slow jab from Joseph misses its intended target.
Apollo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Joseph lands a nice leg kick that just misses Apollo's sensitive parts.
Jab, jab by Joseph - just one landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Apollo scores with a jab to the head.
Joseph connects with a good right hand that stumbles Apollo. Apollo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Apollo lands a nice hook to Joseph's body. Joseph takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Apollo throws a head kick that half lands.
Joseph fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Apollo manages to avoid it.
Joseph throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apollo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Joseph's head.
Joseph shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Apollo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Apollo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Joseph turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Apollo staying out of range there.
Joseph checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Joseph scores with a hook.
Joseph ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Joseph misses with a low kick.
Joseph throws out a leg kick but Apollo moves out of range and Joseph only half commits.
Apollo loads up on a big right hand but Joseph slips the punch.
Joseph throws a leg kick but Apollo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Apollo connects with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joseph misses with a straight left.
Apollo tried to counter with a leg kick but Joseph avoided it.
Joseph throws a low kick, looking for Apollo's leg but Apollo calmly moves out of range.
Joseph avoids a kick to the body.
A little jabbing left from Joseph on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Joseph waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Apollo.
Joseph throws a jab when Apollo was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jihadi Joseph dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Apollo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joseph.
It looks like Apollo has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Apollo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Joseph lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Apollo misses.
Joseph throws a right and a left that both miss.
Apollo tries to bum rush Joseph with a series of wild strikes but Joseph uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Joseph misses with an uppercut.
Joseph lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Joseph lands a body shot.
Joseph tried to score with a low kick but Apollo checks it.
Apollo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joseph.
Apollo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Apollo lands a head shot.
Apollo just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Apollo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Joseph has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Joseph and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Apollo scores with a three punch combo!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joseph steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Apollo.
Apollo throws a body kick that misses.
Apollo looks to land a body kick but Joseph moved away.
A slow jab from Apollo misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joseph avoids the body shot from Apollo.
Joseph throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Joseph ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Apollo moves away.
A shot to the body from Joseph misses
and Apollo counters with a thumping low kick.
Apollo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Apollo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Apollo looks to score with a jab to the body but Joseph is just out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Apollo there.
Apollo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Apollo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Apollo throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Joseph throws a looping overhand right but Apollo ducks down to avoid it.
Apollo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Joseph takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Apollo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Joseph is out of range.
Apollo throws an overhand right that lands on Joseph's shoulder, as Joseph tries to avoid the shot.
Apollo with the inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Apollo wants to slow Joseph down by chopping away at his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apollo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Apollo moves out of range of the strikes.
Apollo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Joseph counters with a good low kick that Apollo was not able to check.
Joseph is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Apollo.
Joseph moves away from the strike by Apollo.
An inside leg kick from Joseph misses.
Joseph moves out of range of the leg kick from Apollo.
Joseph looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Joseph takes a swing at Apollo's ribcage but misses.
Apollo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Joseph.
A chopping leg kick lands by Apollo.
Apollo throws a leg kick but Joseph sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Joseph throws a jab but it's blocked by Apollo.
A big left from Apollo misses.
Apollo slips a jab from Joseph.
Apollo misses with a right hand
and Joseph connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Joseph throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Apollo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Joseph takes a swing at Apollo's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apollo misses with a low kick.
Apollo looks to land a right hand but Joseph moved out of range.
Joseph loads up on a big right hand but Apollo slips the punch.
An inside leg kick from Apollo misses.
Apollo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Joseph looks to land a right hand but Apollo moved out of range.
Joseph dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Apollo. That did some damage!
Apollo ducks under a wild hook from Joseph.
Apollo throws a nice looking combination but Joseph bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Joseph missing with a left hand there. Apollo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Joseph, as that shot connected.
Joseph pivots, looking for a leg kick but Apollo is out of range and Joseph settles back down.
Apollo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Joseph is out of range and Apollo settles back down.
Apollo looks to land a left hand but Joseph moved out of range nicely.
Joseph wants to slow Apollo down by chopping away at his legs.
Apollo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Apollo scores with a leg kick.
Joseph pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A low kick from Joseph is predictable there
and Apollo counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joseph walks into a straight right hand from Apollo.
Joseph uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Apollo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joseph lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Apollo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Joseph takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Joseph throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Apollo slips a straight right by Joseph.
Apollo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Joseph with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Apollo to score with a decent uppercut.
Apollo blocks a jab.
Apollo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Apollo slips under a jab from Joseph.
Apollo scoring well with a low kick there.
Joseph throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Apollo.
A slow jab from Joseph misses its intended target.
Apollo is looking to counter punch.
Joseph is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Joseph throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Joseph crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Apollo - the referee stops the clock and Joseph gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Apollo. Joseph manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Apollo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Joseph looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Apollo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Lindsay Apollo will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Joseph walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Apollo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jihadi Joseph seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Joseph misses with a series of wild punches.
As Joseph looks to move away, Apollo throws a big counter combo but Joseph just gets out of the way.
Joseph moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Joseph throws out a powerful jab.
Apollo throws a body shot but no joy.
Apollo misses with a low kick.
Joseph swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Apollo moves out of range of the body kick from Joseph.
A little feinted left hand from Apollo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Joseph uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Apollo.
Apollo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Joseph has time to react.
Apollo misses with a left hand
and Joseph counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Apollo thinking.
Joseph tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joseph looks to land a left hand but Apollo moved out of range nicely.
Joseph ducks under a wild hook from Apollo.
Joseph wants to land a leg kick but Apollo is out of range.
Joseph tries to land a leg kick but Apollo saw it coming and moves away.
Joseph moves out of range of the body kick.
Joseph closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joseph misses with a body kick.
Apollo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Apollo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Joseph.
Apollo looks to land a right hand but Joseph moved out of range.
A jab from Apollo misses.
A leg kick checked by Apollo.
Joseph tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Joseph misses with a hook.
Joseph on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Apollo. Apollo obviously looking to wear him down.
The fighters circling - Joseph throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Apollo throws a shot from downtown. Joseph moves away and avoids it.
Joseph misses with an uppercut.
Apollo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Apollo there as he acknowledges the shot.
A lazy left from Joseph finds it's target.
A cross from Joseph lands.
Joseph shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Apollo throws a body punch but Joseph moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apollo looks to throw the jab but Joseph is out of range.
Apollo blocks a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joseph swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Apollo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Joseph is able to avoid easily.
Apollo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Joseph takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Good work by Apollo as he checks the leg kick.
Apollo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Joseph avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Joseph lunges at Apollo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Apollo's hand.
Joseph throws a leg kick but Apollo moved away.
Apollo blocks a jab.
Apollo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Joseph waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Apollo.
Joseph slips a straight right by Apollo.
Joseph uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Apollo.
Joseph keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Apollo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joseph manages to avoid it.
Apollo throws a body punch but Joseph moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Joseph throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Joseph keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joseph will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Apollo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Joseph throws a hook to the side of Apollo's head but Apollo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slapping leg kick lands for Apollo.
Apollo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Apollo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Joseph.
Apollo connects with an inside leg kick.
Apollo throws a shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Joseph.
Nice body punch from Apollo.
Apollo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Joseph.
Apollo misses the shot to the body.
Joseph loads up on a big right hand but Apollo slips the punch.
Joseph throws a push kick but Apollo slaps the foot to one side.
A telegraphed right hand from Apollo misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joseph throws a leg kick that misses.
Joseph misses with a looping left.
Apollo dodges the punch combination from Joseph.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Apollo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Joseph.
Joseph shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Apollo throws a hook but Joseph blocks it.
Joseph throws a front kick aimed at Apollo's knee but Apollo avoids it well.
Apollo checks the leg kick.
Apollo jabs Joseph right on the nose. Joseph blinks but takes it well.
Apollo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Apollo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Joseph on the side of the head.
Joseph misses with the combination.
Apollo throws a head kick that misses.
Joseph throws a leg kick
and Apollo counters with an outside leg kick.
Apollo feints and then cracks Joseph's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Joseph down.
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 Lindsay Apollo.
I think Apollo 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Lindsay Apollo!
In his post fight interview, Lindsay Apollo started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Musan Zaintashara (ranked 734 p4p, 1633 weight class) and Carter Wright (ranked 97 p4p, 211 weight class). Zaintashara comes to the cage accompanied by The Art of War. 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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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 1, fighting out of New York, Musan Zaintashara!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carter Wright!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Joseph Jones and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wright lands a big uppercut and Zaintashara crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Zaintashara looks OK. Wright waves Zaintashara back to his feet!
Zaintashara is rocked!
Zaintashara doesn't manage to clinch there - Wright circles away.
Oh Zaintashara is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wright has closed the distance and engaged Zaintashara in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Zaintashara scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wright stalling the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wright misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wright makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wright fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wright fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wright misses with a punch on the inside.
Zaintashara jumps guard but Wright stands there with Zaintashara around his waist. Zaintashara gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wright has a couple of punches blocked by Zaintashara.
Zaintashara seems to have got his legs back now.
Wright has Zaintashara pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Zaintashara fails to land.
Wright scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Good body shot from Zaintashara.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wright.
Zaintashara can't break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wright.
Zaintashara blocks an uppercut.
Zaintashara working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaintashara lands an uppercut.
It looks like Carter Wright has been cut.
Zaintashara escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wright tries to clinch but Zaintashara is having none of it.
Zaintashara tries to clinch but Wright moves out of range.
Zaintashara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wright swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zaintashara throws a head kick that Wright semi-blocks.
Wright tries to land a front kick but Zaintashara steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wright dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wright swings widly with a right hand
and Zaintashara counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaintashara is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wright misses with a lunging right hand
and Zaintashara counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wright thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zaintashara tries to counter by clinching up but Wright breaks away and moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wright thuds his shin into the meat of Zaintashara's side.
Wright tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Carter Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zaintashara slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wright throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wright misses with the combination.
Zaintashara lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Zaintashara doesn't manage to clinch there - Wright circles away.
Wright throws out a counter right but Zaintashara avoids it with no problem.
Wright throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zaintashara counters with a nice low kick that buckles Wright's knee momentarily.
Wright moves out of range of the body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Zaintashara.
Wright throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zaintashara is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Wright.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright throws an off balance right hand
and Zaintashara counters with a nice uppercut.
Wright punishes Zaintashara's body with a nice straight punch.
A punch combination from Wright misses.
Zaintashara gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wright pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wright lands a left and a right that send Zaintashara crashing to the mat, dazed. Wright thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zaintashara misses with a low kick.
Zaintashara takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Carter Wright dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carter Wright's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Wright throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zaintashara on the side of the head.
Wright tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Zaintashara counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zaintashara avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
BOOM! Wright lands a beautiful left hook that drops Zaintashara. Zaintashara tries to recover but Wright is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Zaintashara lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carter Wright!
Carter Wright is the new middleweight champion!
Carter Wright bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Three Of Five (ranked 6514 p4p, 3752 weight class) and Dizzy Knox (ranked 585 p4p, 394 weight class). Knox comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Dizzy Gillespie | A Night In Tunisia kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Three Of Five!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dizzy Knox!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Steve Montenegro and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A cross from Of Five lands.
Knox tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Knox keeps the fight on the outside.
Jab from Of Five.
We've been told by Of Five's head coaches at Zoowie's Funhouse that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Of Five stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Of Five takes the fight into the clinch.
Knox throws a punch but it's blocked by Of Five.
Knox working aggressively here.
Of Five misses with a short punch on the inside.
Of Five lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Knox lands a nice uppercut.
Of Five breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Of Five's jab looks to have found its range, popping Knox under the eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox scores with a nice head shot.
Of Five with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Of Five closes the distance and pushes Knox back into the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Of Five throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Knoxs head.
Knox misses with the head strike.
Knox's coach down at Clinch Pride was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Knox's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Of Five has a couple of punches blocked by Knox.
Of Five throws a punch but it's blocked by Knox.
Knox throws a punch but it's blocked by Of Five.
Of Five breaks from the clinch.
Of Five with the inside leg kick.
Of Five scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Of Five attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Of Five throws a combination that misses
letting Knox counter with a right hand.
Of Five throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Of Five misses with a few strikes there.
Three Of Five seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Of Five lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Of Five looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Knox misses the jab.
Of Five throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Knox's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Of Five lands with a nice body kick.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
Knox misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Of Five throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Knox clinches with his opponent.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Of Five just misses with a elbow thrown towards Knox's brow.
Knox misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knox misses with a punch on the inside.
Knox swings wildly with an uppercut but Of Five uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox blocks an elbow strike.
Knox misses with the head strike.
Of Five lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Of Five manages to break the clinch.
Knox takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Knox takes a swing at Of Five's ribcage but misses.
Of Five fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
Knox looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Of Five falls off balance throwing a combination
and Knox connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Of Five throws a leg kick but Knox moved away.
A little jabbing left from Knox on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Of Five blocks an uppercut.
Knox is pushing Of Five up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Knox using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knox has a couple of punches blocked by Of Five.
Knox avoids a wild elbow strike from Of Five.
Of Five pushes off an throws an elbow but Knox leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Of Five.
Of Five throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Knox pushes Of Five back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Of Five.
Of Five lands with a right to the head.
Of Five comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Dizzy Knox has been cut.
Of Five swings wildly with an uppercut but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Of Five throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Of Five lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Of Five lands a left hand that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
Knox swings wildly with an uppercut but Of Five uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Of Five breaks from the clinch.
Knox checks the leg kick nicely there.
A telegraphed right hand from Of Five misses the target.
Knox checks the leg kick.
Of Five dodges the punch combination from Knox.
Knox throws a sloppy body shot
and Of Five counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Of Five moves away from the strike by Knox.
Of Five moves away from the strike by Knox.
Of Five is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice defenses there by Of Five.
Of Five chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Of Five lands a jab-cross combination.
Knox is rocked!
Of Five dances in with a quick combination. Knox is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Of Five snaps Knox's head back. Knox stumbles backwards against the cage. Of Five steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Knox's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Knox just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Three Of Five!
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