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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brando Reigns (ranked 3820 p4p, 1421 weight class) and Friedrich August Von Hayek (ranked 452 p4p, 189 weight class). Reigns comes to the cage accompanied by Tragedy. Brando Reigns could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Friedrich August Von Hayek's chin.
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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 20 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brando Reigns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Friedrich August Von Hayek!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reigns takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Brando Reigns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reigns throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Von Hayek.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Von Hayek! But no joy.
Reigns goes for a double leg but Von Hayek avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Von Hayek continues to drive forward.
Reigns is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Von Hayek gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Reigns wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brando Reigns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Von Hayek struggles to land a body shot inside as Reigns controls his hands.
Von Hayek lands a takedown into guard.
Von Hayek is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Von Hayek trying to control the position from guard on top but Reigns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Von Hayek cracks Reigns with a solid left hand.
Von Hayek looking to pass the guard.
Von Hayek got a little sloppy there for a moment and Reigns has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Von Hayek has managed to get both his arms back between Reigns's legs - danger averted.
Reigns has momentary wrist control but Von Hayek slips an elbow through the middle.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Von Hayek working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Von Hayek wants to control from the top but Reigns keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Hayek working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Reigns looking for a guillotine here but Von Hayek defends easily.
Von Hayek lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Von Hayek with a nice head shot there.
Reigns is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Von Hayek landing with the ground and pound.
Reigns has his foot on Von Hayek's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Von Hayek works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Hayek lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Von Hayek content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reigns 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.
Von Hayek distracts Reigns with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Von Hayek with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Von Hayek wants to control from the top but Reigns keeps moving.
Von Hayek landing some decent shots from guard.
Von Hayek scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Von Hayek advances position into side control!
Reigns is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Hayek cracks Reigns with a big right hand but Reigns just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Reigns tries to improve position but can't.
Von Hayek scores with a couple of short elbows.
Reigns tries to bench press Von Hayek off him but Von Hayek keeps the position.
Reigns prevents Von Hayek from moving into mount.
Reigns can't do much from the bottom here.
Reigns manages to get back to half guard.
Reigns looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Von Hayek landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Von Hayek is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Von Hayek lands a nice short elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reigns tries to get to full guard but Von Hayek has control of the leg.
Ground and pound from Von Hayek.
Reigns gets back to full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Von Hayek's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Von Hayek works over Reigns with some ground and pound from guard.
Von Hayek scoring with punches to the head and body.
Reigns escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Von Hayek gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Reigns keeping moving, preventing Von Hayek from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Von Hayek scoring with some ground and pound.
Reigns has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Von Hayek can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Friedrich August Von Hayek dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Reigns connects with a jab.
Von Hayek scores with a jab to the body.
Von Hayek lands with a good body shot.
Nice jab there from Von Hayek.
Von Hayek has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice shot by Von Hayek.
Reigns misses with an uppercut
and Von Hayek counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Reigns closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Reigns changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Von Hayek fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Reigns avoids the body shot from Von Hayek.
Von Hayek throws a body shot but no joy.
Reigns misses with a takedown
and Von Hayek connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reigns throws a poor cross that misses
and Von Hayek counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Hayek shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Reigns tries to roll over but Von Hayek keeps him under control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Reigns is looking to control Von Hayek's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Reigns avoid being mounted?
Von Hayek scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've been hearing good reports from Reigns's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Von Hayek lands a nice short elbow.
Friedrich August Von Hayek has got the better of the ground game so far.
Reigns is trying to get back to full guard.
Reigns has hold of Von Hayek's hands but Von Hayek slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Von Hayek looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Reigns with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Von Hayek looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Reigns with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
 Reigns is rocked!
Von Hayek lands strikes from half guard.
Oh Reigns is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reigns is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Von Hayek pulls his head out easily.
Von Hayek sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Von Hayek passes the guard and advances to mount!
Von Hayek with the ground and pound from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Von Hayek unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Reigns wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Von Hayek celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Friedrich August Von Hayek!
Friedrich August Von Hayek tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Manu Ahonen (ranked 2677 p4p, 1916 weight class) and William Snowdon (ranked 367 p4p, 267 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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 24 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manu Ahonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, William Snowdon!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Phil Schofield and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snowdon shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ahonen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Snowdon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Snowdon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ahonen, who protects the arm well.
Ahonen explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Ahonen with the inside leg kick.
Snowdon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ahonen as he avoids it easily.
Snowdon shoots in for a double leg but Ahonen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ahonen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Snowdon at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snowdon shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ahonen keeping moving, preventing Snowdon from controlling successfully.
Ahonen is pulling down on Snowdon's head to control his posture.
Ahonen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahonen trying to keep a closed guard but Snowdon is proving a slippery customer.
Snowdon looking to sit in guard and control but Ahonen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ahonen lands a couple of digs.
Snowdon keeping moving, preventing Ahonen from controlling successfully.
Snowdon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ahonen wants to control from the top but Snowdon keeps moving.
Snowdon working for submissions but it's allowed Ahonen to get to half guard.
Ahonen tries to pass to full mount but Snowdon defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snowdon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ahonen working over Snowdon with some ground and pound. Snowdon looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Snowdon looking for submissions off his back.
Snowdon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ahonen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Snowdon has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ahonen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ahonen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ahonen slips a nice elbow through Snowdon's hands, connecting with Snowdon's forehead.
Snowdon tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Ahonen has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Snowdon regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snowdon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ahonen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Snowdon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ahonen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Snowdon is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Ahonen is tapping! Great win for Snowdon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). William Snowdon!
Our winner, William Snowdon, 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 Johannes Tulikoura (ranked 972 p4p, 1780 weight class) and Brick Shithouse (ranked 146 p4p, 252 weight class). 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johannes Tulikoura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brick Shithouse!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Phil Schofield and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shithouse takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shithouse throws a big shot that misses.
Shithouse tried to score with a low kick but Tulikoura checks it.
Shithouse connects with a right hand. Tulikoura shakes it off.
Tulikoura throws a hook but Shithouse blocks it.
Shithouse blocks a jab.
Shithouse throws a body shot but no joy.
Shithouse on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tulikoura. Tulikoura obviously looking to wear him down.
Shithouse misses with a combination
and Tulikoura makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Shithouse has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shithouse lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tulikoura scores with a three punch combo!
Tulikoura throws a body punch but Shithouse moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shithouse lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tulikoura throws the left hand but Shithouse avoids the punch easily.
Shithouse throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Shithouse scores with a sloppy right hand. Tulikoura should have avoided that one.
Shithouse thows a leg kick but Tulikoura checks it
and Tulikoura connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tulikoura throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tulikoura throws a body punch but Shithouse moves out of range.
Tulikoura shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nice shot by Tulikoura.
Shithouse pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tulikoura feinted there with a counter leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Shithouse misses.
Shithouse throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tulikoura connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Shithouse swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tulikoura makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shithouse loads up on a big right hand but Tulikoura slips the punch.
Shithouse looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tulikoura uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shithouse has time to react.
A slow jab from Tulikoura misses its intended target.
Tulikoura lands a nice shot to the body.
Tulikoura throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Shithouse on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tulikoura.
Nice uppercut lands for Tulikoura. That snapped Shithouse's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shithouse misses with an uppercut
and Tulikoura counters with a nice low kick that buckles Shithouse's knee momentarily.
Tulikoura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shithouse misses with a kick to the body.
Shithouse misses with an uppercut.
Tulikoura misses with a low kick.
Tulikoura on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tulikoura fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shithouse looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shithouse chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tulikoura can pounce on him.
Tulikoura throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shithouse throws an off balance right hand
and Tulikoura counters with a leg kick.
Tulikoura catches Shithouse with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Shithouse misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Shithouse's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tulikoura scores with a nice strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tulikoura misses with a hook
and Shithouse counters with a straight right hand.
Shithouse misses with a right hand
and Tulikoura counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tulikoura keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shithouse.
It looked like Tulikoura was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shithouse.
Shithouse misses with a low kick.
Tulikoura is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A shot to the liver by Tulikoura. Beautiful body shot.
Tulikoura with a hook.
Nice shot lands for Tulikoura.
Shithouse punishes Tulikoura's body with a nice straight punch.
Tulikoura throws a body kick that misses.
Tulikoura takes one on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johannes Tulikoura dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tulikoura throws a leg kick but Shithouse sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Shithouse throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tulikoura counters with a leg kick.
Shithouse takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A jab from Tulikoura misses.
Good leg kick by Shithouse.
Tulikoura misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice defenses there by Tulikoura.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tulikoura!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tulikoura throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shithouse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shithouse rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tulikoura moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shithouse swings for the body but Tulikoura moves out of range.
And Tulikoura counters with a quick kick to the body but Shithouse blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tulikoura throws a hook but Shithouse blocks it.
Shithouse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tulikoura manages to avoid it.
Tulikoura thuds his shin into the meat of Shithouse's side.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Shithouse might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Tulikoura has got the better of the exchanges.
Tulikoura connects with a body shot that sends Shithouse's belly button to the back.
Some bone on bone action there as Tulikoura checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A low kick lands for Shithouse.
Shithouse misses with a lunging right hand
and Tulikoura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tulikoura is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tulikoura takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shithouse throws an overhand right that lands on Tulikoura's shoulder, as Tulikoura tries to avoid the shot.
Tulikoura ducks under a wild hook from Shithouse.
Tulikoura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shithouse can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Shithouse blocks the leg kick.
Shithouse throws a hook but Tulikoura blocks it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shithouse.
Tulikoura thows a body kick. Shithouse tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Shithouse tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shithouse is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Shithouse takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shithouse takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tulikoura fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shithouse has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A big left from Shithouse misses.
Tulikoura checks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shithouse slips a straight right by Tulikoura.
Shithouse takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shithouse throws a hook but Tulikoura blocks it.
Tulikoura appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Shithouse 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.
Shithouse ducks under a wild hook from Tulikoura.
Shithouse throws a hook but Tulikoura blocks it.
Shithouse lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tulikoura will feel that in the morning.
Shithouse misses with a lunging right hand
and Tulikoura counters with a left to the body.
Good work by Tulikoura as he checks the leg kick.
Shithouse rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tulikoura counters with an inside leg kick.
Shithouse tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tulikoura slips a straight right by Shithouse.
A counter left hand to the body from Tulikoura misses its target.
Shithouse uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tulikoura.
Tulikoura has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Shithouse tries a low kick but Tulikoura avoids it.
Shithouse tries a low kick but Tulikoura avoids it.
Shithouse misses with a right hand
and Tulikoura counters with a nice low kick that buckles Shithouse's knee momentarily.
Tulikoura lands a nice hook to Shithouse's body. Shithouse takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tulikoura lands with a thumping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tulikoura throws a leg kick
and Shithouse counters with a right hand to the body.
Shithouse's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tulikoura connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shithouse scrambles back to his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Tulikoura.
Tulikoura lands with an uppercut that bounces Shithouse off the cage and back into range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johannes Tulikoura dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Shithouse takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Shithouse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shithouse swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The fighters circling - Tulikoura throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tulikoura lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tulikoura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shithouse.
Shithouse throws out a counter right but Tulikoura avoids it with no problem.
Shithouse throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tulikoura throwing a counter right hand but Shithouse manages to avoid it.
Shithouse tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shithouse. Tulikoura does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tulikoura scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shithouse doesn't seem bothered though.
Shithouse misses with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tulikoura.
Tulikoura blocks a low kick nicely.
A leg kick checked by Shithouse.
Johannes Tulikoura is winning the standup battle so far.
Shithouse moves out of range of the body kick.
Tulikoura drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tulikoura lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tulikoura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tulikoura connects with a nice looking jab.
Tulikoura lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shithouse's sensitive parts.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tulikoura.
Shithouse throws a hook but Tulikoura blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shithouse swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tulikoura blocks the body kick.
Tulikoura throws a leg kick but Shithouse moved away.
Tulikoura lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Shithouse lands a head shot.
Brick Shithouse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shithouse thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tulikoura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shithouse.
Shithouse just misses with a punch to the body.
Shithouse throws a hook but Tulikoura blocks it.
An inside leg kick from Shithouse misses.
Tulikoura thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tulikoura ducks right into an uppercut from Shithouse.
Tulikoura sizes up Shithouse with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Good shot there by Tulikoura.
Shithouse takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shithouse lands a lovely overhand right.
Johannes Tulikoura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd cheers as Tulikoura lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shithouse doesn't seem phased though.
Shithouse misses with a left hand
and Tulikoura counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tulikoura throws a leg kick but Shithouse checks it.
Shithouse misses with an uppercut.
Shithouse looks to score with a jab to the body but Tulikoura is just out of range.
Shithouse has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shithouse walks into a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shithouse fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shithouse rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tulikoura counters with a left to the body.
Tulikoura takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tulikoura looks to score with a jab to the body but Shithouse is just out of range.
Shithouse tries a low kick but Tulikoura avoids it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shithouse.
Shithouse on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tulikoura connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A low kick from Shithouse is predictable there
and Tulikoura counters with a right hand to the body.
Shithouse throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tulikoura cracks Shithouse with an open hand slap.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johannes Tulikoura showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tulikoura has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johannes Tulikoura!
In his post fight interview, Johannes Tulikoura 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Jaro Lalla (ranked 2968 p4p, 2455 weight class) and Leo Vuce (ranked 288 p4p, 247 weight class). Lalla comes to the cage accompanied by ЛЮБИ. Vuce has chosen MC Yankoo as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 22 - 2, fighting out of London, Jaro Lalla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leo Vuce!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vuce lands a left and a right that sends Lalla crashing to the canvas! Vuce dives into mount looking to finish!
Lalla is rocked!
 It looks like Jaro Lalla has been cut.
Lalla is working to get back to half guard.
Oh Lalla is still in real trouble! 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!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Vuce cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Lalla is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vuce is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Lalla goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Vuce!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Leo Vuce!
Leo Vuce thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Jaro Lalla spoke after the fight, saying '$#%@@@!!! SHIT!!!!! FUC@#$ YOU ALL!@#$#@@'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Grachyov Rodionovich (ranked 21156 p4p, 973 weight class) and David Dilbrandt (ranked 451 p4p, 111 weight class). Dilbrandt comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Rock the Dragon kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! David Dilbrandt acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Grachyov Rodionovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Dilbrandt!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A leg kick checked by Rodionovich.
Rodionovich wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Rodionovich looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dilbrandt throws a hook but Rodionovich avoids it easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rodionovich!
Dilbrandt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rodionovich has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dilbrandt misses with a leg kick
and Rodionovich makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rodionovich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rodionovich went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
David Dilbrandt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dilbrandt throws a jab when Rodionovich was well out of range.
Rodionovich went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dilbrandt. Rodionovich does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dilbrandt moves out of range of the body kick from Rodionovich.
Dilbrandt lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rodionovich fails to land with a series of punches.
Dilbrandt lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dilbrandt ducks under a wild hook from Rodionovich.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick but Rodionovich sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick
and Rodionovich counters with a nice uppercut.
Dilbrandt throws a big shot that misses.
Dilbrandt lands a nice looking body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dilbrandt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodionovich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dilbrandt.
That kick from Dilbrandt tenderised Rodionovich's leg. Rodionovich is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dilbrandt lands a nice hook to Rodionovich's body. Rodionovich takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rodionovich checks a low kick from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rodionovich slips a straight right by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt throws an overhand right that lands on Rodionovich's shoulder, as Rodionovich tries to avoid the shot.
Dilbrandt punishes Rodionovich's body with a nice straight punch.
Rodionovich checks a leg kick.
Rodionovich does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That kick from Dilbrandt tenderised Rodionovich's leg. Rodionovich is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dilbrandt motions for Rodionovich to come forward. Dilbrandt throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dilbrandt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rodionovich moves away.
Dilbrandt misses with a wild body shot.
Rodionovich fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rodionovich takes a swing at Dilbrandt's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodionovich pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dilbrandt is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rodionovich.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dilbrandt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dilbrandt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dilbrandt connects with a solid leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rodionovich.
Dilbrandt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dilbrandt misses with a low kick as Rodionovich jumps back.
Rodionovich is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dilbrandt.
Rodionovich tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dilbrandt is able to avoid easily.
Dilbrandt swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rodionovich moves into the clinch.
Rodionovich tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dilbrandt just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rodionovich fails to pull guard.
Dilbrandt pushes Rodionovich back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rodionovich tries to pull guard but Dilbrandt won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grachyov Rodionovich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodionovich jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dilbrandt walks away with a smile on his face. Rodionovich gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dilbrandt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dilbrandt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dilbrandt throws a hook to the side of Rodionovich's head but Rodionovich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rodionovich seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rodionovich misses with a two punch combination.
Dilbrandt dips to his left and cracks Rodionovich with an uppercut!
Rodionovich throws a head kick that misses.
Dilbrandt checks the leg kick.
Rodionovich throws a right hand that Dilbrandt ducks under and follows up with a left that Dilbrandt also avoids with ease.
Dilbrandt throws a right hand that misses
and Rodionovich counters with a series of strikes. Dilbrandt will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dilbrandt misses with a low kick.
Rodionovich is looking for a counter combo.
Dilbrandt throws a hook to the side of Rodionovich's head but Rodionovich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from Dilbrandt.
Rodionovich appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodionovich shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dilbrandt as he avoids it easily.
Rodionovich avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
David Dilbrandt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dilbrandt lands a nice looking body shot.
Rodionovich misses the shot to the body.
Rodionovich throws a head kick but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
Dilbrandt lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rodionovich throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rodionovich slips a straight right by Dilbrandt.
Rodionovich takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dilbrandt misses with a low kick.
Rodionovich misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dilbrandt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rodionovich's sensitive parts.
Dilbrandt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rodionovich.
Dilbrandt lands the left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dilbrandt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dilbrandt takes a swing at Rodionovich's ribcage but misses.
Dilbrandt thumps Rodionovich with a low kick.
Rodionovich thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
David Dilbrandt dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sloppy strikes from Rodionovich. Those never looked like landing.
Rodionovich scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dilbrandt in his tracks.
Rodionovich thows a leg kick but Dilbrandt checks it
and Dilbrandt counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Rodionovich!
Rodionovich is looking to regain half guard here but Dilbrandt keeps moving and retains side control.
Dilbrandt in side control, throwing shots but Rodionovich defends.
Dilbrandt in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Dilbrandt trying to control the action but Rodionovich is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Rodionovich's shoulder. That is not cool.
Dilbrandt tries to score with some ground and pound. Rodionovich controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Dilbrandt trying to control the position but Rodionovich is working away.
Rodionovich is being controlled here.
Rodionovich is looking for a sweep.
Dilbrandt trying to control the action but Rodionovich is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Dilbrandt might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rodionovich haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rodionovich tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rodionovich rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dilbrandt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dilbrandt misses with a straight left.
Rodionovich throws a sloppy head kick and Dilbrandt moves out of range easily.
Rodionovich pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rodionovich tries a head kick but it misses.
Dilbrandt looks to land a left hand but Rodionovich moved out of range nicely.
Dilbrandt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Dilbrandt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dilbrandt.
A good leg kick by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt cracks a nice hook into Rodionovich's ribs.
Dilbrandt lands a body shot.
Rodionovich is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rodionovich throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodionovich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dilbrandt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rodionovich throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dilbrandt is looking to slow Rodionovich down with leg kicks.
Dilbrandt wants to land a leg kick but Rodionovich is out of range.
Dilbrandt throws a body punch but Rodionovich moves out of range.
No joy there for Rodionovich, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick but Rodionovich sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rodionovich swings for the body but Dilbrandt moves out of range.
Rodionovich misses with a low kick.
Dilbrandt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dilbrandt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dilbrandt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rodionovich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grachyov Rodionovich is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rodionovich takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dilbrandt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodionovich throws a chopping leg kick but Dilbrandt manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dilbrandt lands with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dilbrandt attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rodionovich slips a jab from Dilbrandt.
Rodionovich tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dilbrandt manages to circle out of the way.
Rodionovich avoids the body shot from Dilbrandt.
A low kick from Dilbrandt is predictable there
and Rodionovich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dilbrandt scores with a leg kick.
Rodionovich falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dilbrandt counters with a straight right hand.
Dilbrandt looks to land a left hand but Rodionovich moved out of range nicely.
Dilbrandt takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
An inside leg kick from Dilbrandt misses.
Dilbrandt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dilbrandt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rodionovich throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dilbrandt counters with a straight right hand.
Dilbrandt lands a nice shot to the body.
Rodionovich on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
David Dilbrandt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Dilbrandt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dilbrandt scores with a leg kick.
Dilbrandt turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rodionovich throws a right hand that Dilbrandt ducks under and follows up with a left that Dilbrandt also avoids with ease.
Dilbrandt avoids the head kick by Rodionovich.
Rodionovich throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dilbrandt lands a really nice looking cross but Rodionovich seems unphased.
Dilbrandt attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dilbrandt misses with a looping left.
Rodionovich just misses with a punch to the body.
Dilbrandt misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt lands a jab to Rodionovich's midsection.
Dilbrandt scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rodionovich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dilbrandt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dilbrandt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodionovich lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Dilbrandt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rodionovich stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dilbrandt throws the left hand but Rodionovich avoids the punch easily.
Jab, jab by Dilbrandt - just one landing.
Dilbrandt cracks Rodionovich with a right hand to the side of the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dilbrandt.
David Dilbrandt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dilbrandt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rodionovich is out of range.
Rodionovich on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dilbrandt. Dilbrandt obviously looking to wear him down.
Rodionovich ducks under a wild hook from Dilbrandt.
Rodionovich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Dilbrandt misses its intended target.
Rodionovich half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dilbrandt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rodionovich gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dilbrandt.
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!
Rodionovich has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dilbrandt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dilbrandt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rodionovich. That did some damage!
Rodionovich blocks a low kick nicely.
Dilbrandt 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.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rodionovich checks a leg kick.
Rodionovich lands with a nice combination. Dilbrandt backs away looking to recover.
Rodionovich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dilbrandt misses with a looping right.
A swing and a miss from Dilbrandt.
Rodionovich tries a head kick but it misses.
Dilbrandt throws out a counter right but Rodionovich avoids it with no problem.
Dilbrandt lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rodionovich at a distance.
Rodionovich throws a looping overhand right but Dilbrandt ducks down to avoid it.
Dilbrandt dodges the punch combination from Rodionovich.
Dilbrandt tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rodionovich is able to avoid easily.
Rodionovich swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dilbrandt throws a shot to the body.
Rodionovich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dilbrandt throws out the jab.
Dilbrandt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rodionovich slips a straight right by Dilbrandt.
Rodionovich is looking for a counter combo.
Rodionovich misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dilbrandt missing with a left hand there. Rodionovich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rodionovich on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rodionovich checks the leg kick.
Rodionovich tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dilbrandt manages to circle out of the way.
Dilbrandt blocks a head kick by Rodionovich.
Dilbrandt only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dilbrandt misses the shot to the body.
Rodionovich tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dilbrandt manages to circle out of the way.
Dilbrandt tries a low kick but Rodionovich avoids it.
Dilbrandt looks to score with a jab to the body but Rodionovich is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Rodionovich misses the target.
Dilbrandt lands a right hook to the body.
Dilbrandt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rodionovich slips a straight right by Dilbrandt.
David Dilbrandt 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.
Dilbrandt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dilbrandt pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rodionovich is out of range and Dilbrandt settles back down.
Dilbrandt lands a leg kick that knocks Rodionovich off balance momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick by Rodionovich misses
and Dilbrandt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rodionovich showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dilbrandt.
Rodionovich seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rodionovich doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rodionovich avoids the body shot from Dilbrandt.
Nice cross by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt just misses with a punch to the body.
Rodionovich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Grachyov Rodionovich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dilbrandt lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rodionovich at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Dilbrandt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dilbrandt 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Dilbrandt!
David Dilbrandt 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Azacca Trounvouche (ranked 338 p4p, 3188 weight class) and Heartless Jesus (ranked 41 p4p, 308 weight class). Trounvouche comes to the cage accompanied by Wanted Dread & Alive. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Azacca Trounvouche!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Heartless Jesus!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jesus shoots in looking for a takedown. Trounvouche tries to sprawl out of it but Jesus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Trounvouche manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jesus fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jesus is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Trounvouche's half guard.
Trounvouche gets full guard.
Jesus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Trounvouche wants to sweep here but Jesus controlling him for the moment.
Jesus controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trounvouche wants to sweep but no luck.
Jesus wants to pass the guard but Trounvouche is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trounvouche looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jesus stays in close to Trounvouche's body and controls the position.
Trounvouche managing to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No luck for Jesus with that takedown attempt.
Azacca Trounvouche has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heartless Jesus.
Jesus tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Trounvouche defends well and Jesus ends up having to push Trounvouche into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It looked like Trounvouche wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Trounvouche throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jesus or perhaps it was just good defense by Trounvouche, which made it look bad.
Jesus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Trounvouche pinned against the cage. Trounvouche gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jesus takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Trounvouche scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Trounvouche is looking to slow Jesus down with leg kicks.
Jesus shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Trounvouche is looking to stand back up but Jesus counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Trounvouche.
Trounvouche wants to control the action here but instead Jesus manages to pass to full mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trounvouche really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Trounvouche 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trounvouche preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Trounvouche tries to get to full guard but Jesus has control of the leg.
Trounvouche controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Trounvouche is looking for a sweep. Jesus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jesus is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
My spies in AREA 51 inform me that Jesus has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Trounvouche controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Jesus controlling the action here.
Trounvouche is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jesus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Trounvouche keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Azacca Trounvouche dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jesus fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Heartless Jesus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Trounvouche fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jesus has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Trounvouche displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jesus.
Trounvouche fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Trounvouche sizes up Jesus with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Trounvouche keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Azacca Trounvouche has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heartless Jesus.
Trounvouche keeps Jesus at a distance using the push kick.
Trounvouche scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trounvouche moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Trounvouche scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jesus in his tracks.
Trounvouche stuffs the takedown.
Jesus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Trounvouche fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jesus manages to avoid it.
Trounvouche fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jesus with the counter takedown but Trounvouche avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jesus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Trounvouche throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Azacca Trounvouche is winning the standup battle so far.
Some wild striking there from Trounvouche.
Trounvouche stuns Jesus with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jesus is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jesus tries for a takedown but Trounvouche sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Azacca Trounvouche is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Trounvouche digs a good body shot into Jesus's ribs.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Donk. Trounvouche catches Jesus right on the button with a cross.
Trounvouche punishes Jesus's body with a nice straight punch.
Azacca Trounvouche seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trounvouche lands a really nice looking cross but Jesus seems unphased.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trounvouche looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jesus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Trounvouche as he avoids it easily.
Trounvouche lands an overhand right.
Trounvouche fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jesus on the side of the head.
Trounvouche with a hook.
Trounvouche ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jesus shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Trounvouche as he jumps to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jesus with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Trounvouche to score with a decent uppercut.
Jesus darts in looking for a takedown but Trounvouche gets double underhooks and turns Jesus into the cage.
Trounvouche scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Trounvouche fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Trounvouche slaps away a takedown attempt from Jesus, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jesus's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Trounvouche lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice body kick from Trounvouche.
Jesus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Trounvouche as he avoids it easily.
Jesus is breathing heavily.
Trounvouche lands an overhand right.
Trounvouche throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jesus on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jesus gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Trounvouche counters with a thumping low kick.
Jesus throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Trounvouche's waist but Trounvouche gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jesus off to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trounvouche scores with a kick to the midsection.
Jesus on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Trounvouche.
Trounvouche with a nice calf kick.
Trounvouche is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jesus can do to turn this around?
Nice uppercut there from Trounvouche.
Trounvouche misses with a series of wild punches.
Trounvouche chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jesus misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jesus shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Trounvouche defends it nicely.
Trounvouche lands with a cross.
Trounvouche scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Trounvouche thumps Jesus with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jesus darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Trounvouche keeping hold of Jesus's head, controlling as best he can.
Trounvouche wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Trounvouche manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Azacca Trounvouche dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Jesus stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Trounvouche.
Trounvouche displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jesus.
Trounvouche scores with a punch to the head.
Both fighters circling a little - Trounvouche finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Trounvouche lands a jab to the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Trounvouche as he connects with a hook.
Trounvouche thows a body kick. Jesus tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Trounvouche fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jesus looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Trounvouche connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jesus fails with the takedown.
No luck for Jesus with that takedown attempt.
Azacca Trounvouche has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heartless Jesus.
Trounvouche connects with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jesus has his takedown stuffed
and Trounvouche makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jesus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trounvouche pushes Jesus away with a front kick.
Trounvouche buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Trounvouche lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jesus's sensitive parts.
Trounvouche throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Jesus looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A good leg kick by Trounvouche.
Trounvouche lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Trounvouche scores with a leg kick.
Trounvouche connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jesus. Jesus circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jesus has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Trounvouche.
Jesus on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jesus shoots in for a takedown but Trounvouche shows good takedown defense.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Trounvouche, as that shot connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd cheers as Trounvouche lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jesus doesn't seem phased though.
Trounvouche throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A low kick lands for Trounvouche.
Trounvouche connects with a leg kick.
Trounvouche defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jesus.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trounvouche throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jesus stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Trounvouche.
Jesus shoots in but no luck this time.
Jesus is trying hard to land a takedown here. Trounvouche sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice body punch from Trounvouche.
Trounvouche buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jesus shoots for a takedown but Trounvouche saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jesus takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Trounvouche scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Trounvouche displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jesus.
Trounvouche throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Trounvouche connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jesus gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Trounvouche to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Trounvouche darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Trounvouche cracks Jesus with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Trounvouche finds it's target.
Jesus decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Trounvouche keeping control of the position.
Trounvouche is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trounvouche gets back to full guard.
Jesus trying to control but Trounvouche is working from the bottom.
Trounvouche wants to sweep here but Jesus controlling him for the moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Azacca Trounvouche showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Trounvouche, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:25
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:25
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Azacca Trounvouche!
Azacca Trounvouche decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cyber Bully (ranked 2835 p4p, 2531 weight class) and Louis C K (ranked 355 p4p, 314 weight class). C K is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Live at Carnegie Hall. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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 19 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cyber Bully!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Louis C K!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
C K drives through with a takedown into Bully's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bully keeping full guard, as C K tries to pass.
Bully working a defensive guard here.
C K is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
C K got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bully has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, C K has managed to get both his arms back between Bully's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bully not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
C K stays in close to Bully's body and controls the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
C K shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bully manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bully is pulling down on C K's head. It's preventing any offense from C K, at least for the moment.
Bully 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.
My spies in Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches) inform me that C K has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bully has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but C K can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bully escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. C K gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bully has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bully has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. C K is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Bully.
C K moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Bully struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bully is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
C K content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
C K slips under a jab.
C K shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bully defends it nicely.
C K shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bully napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bully is not content to let C K control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Louis C K dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
C K shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bully sprawls well. Bully wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. C K gets slowly back to his feet.
Bully stuffs the takedown attempt from C K. C K gets slowly back to his feet.
C K avoids a kick to the body.
Bully shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bully throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
C K dives in and scores a takedown into Bully's guard.
Bully escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. C K gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bully being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
C K wants to pass the guard but Bully is keeping the position.
Bully controls C K momentarily but C K frees himself.
Bully looking to hit a scissor sweep but C K is one step ahead there.
C K showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
C K's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
C K closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
C K prevents Bully from improving his position.
C K is thwarting Bully's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bully tries to roll over but C K keeps him under control.
C K wants to free his trapped foot but Bully is holding on for dear life with his legs.
C K has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bully is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but C K pulls his head out easily.
C K seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bully wants to sweep but C K has passed to side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
C K is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bully struggling a bit here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Louis C K showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bully's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Bully stuffs the takedown attempt from C K. C K gets slowly back to his feet.
C K fails with the takedown.
C K shoots and misses
and Bully counters with an outside leg kick.
Cyber Bully has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Louis C K.
Bully cracks C K with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Horrible takedown attempt by C K or perhaps it was just good defense by Bully, which made it look bad.
C K goes for a double leg but Bully avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bully continues to drive forward.
Bully looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bully looks to land a right hand but C K moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
C K closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - C K lands in his opponent's guard.
Bully looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! C K has picked Bully up and slammed him! Bully can't keep hold of the triangle and C K manages to pass to side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bully is trying to improve his position.
Bully is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on C K's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
C K slows the pace down in half guard.
Louis C K has got the better of the ground game so far.
C K trying to mount his opponent but Bully defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bully is looking to control C K's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bully avoid being mounted?
Bully is trying to get back to full guard.
Bully trying to control but C K postures up.
Cyber Bully has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
C K slows the pace down in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
C K prevents Bully from improving his position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bully throws a hook but C K blocks it.
Nice takedown defense from Bully. No joy for C K on that attempt.
Bully looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
C K fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A counter left hand to the body from Bully misses its target.
C K gets the takedown into side control.
Bully tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but C K wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
C K controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bully is looking to regain half guard here but C K keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee asks C K politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. C K prefers to stall for the moment though.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Louis C K.
I've got C K 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Louis C K!
Louis C K bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cory McDonnell (ranked 291 p4p, 590 weight class) and Settakian Fett (ranked 48 p4p, 91 weight class). McDonnell kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Jorge Quintero - 300 Violin Orchestra. Settakian Fett has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Cory McDonnell's chin.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 43 - 25 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cory McDonnell!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 22 - 0, fighting out of New York, Settakian Fett!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonnell throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fett is looking for the big counter here.
McDonnell misses the shot to the body.
McDonnell seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
McDonnell fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McDonnell misses with a lunging right hand
and Fett counters with a three punch combo that has McDonnell backing up. McDonnell nods at Fett to acknowledge the strikes.
McDonnell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fett unleashes a big counter combination but McDonnell bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
McDonnell lunges at Fett with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fett's hand.
Fett ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McDonnell misses with a body punch
and Fett counters with a two punch combo.
McDonnell throws a hook to the side of Fett's head but Fett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sloppy strikes from McDonnell. Those never looked like landing.
Fett throws a counter combo.
Fett on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McDonnell. McDonnell obviously looking to wear him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonnell swings for the body but Fett moves out of range.
Fett throws a counter combo.
McDonnell misses with a body shot.
Fett throws a counter combo.
Nice defenses there by Fett.
A jab from McDonnell misses.
McDonnell swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fett throws a counter combo.
McDonnell tries to work over Fett's front leg with a kick but Fett checks it.
McDonnell looks to throw the jab but Fett is out of range.
Fett is looking for the big counter here.
McDonnell tries to clinch but Fett moves out of range.
As McDonnell backs off Fett throws a huge counter combo but McDonnell manages to avoid it all.
McDonnell throws a shot to the body.
Fett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McDonnell.
McDonnell misses with a looping right.
Despite the aggression on Fett's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell connects with a crisp jab.
McDonnell throws a lazy head kick
and Fett counters with a two punch combo.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Fett has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
McDonnell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fett moves away.
Fett throws a counter combo.
McDonnell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fett throws a counter combo.
McDonnell is looking to slow Fett down with leg kicks.
McDonnell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fett.
Fett unleashes a big counter combination but McDonnell bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
McDonnell lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonnell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from McDonnell misses.
McDonnell closes the distance but Fett moves to the side
and Fett counters with a two punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for McDonnell.
McDonnell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fett is looking for the big counter here.
McDonnell throws a jab when Fett was well out of range.
Fett is looking for the big counter here.
Fett avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fett unleashes a big counter combination but McDonnell bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fett checks the leg kick nicely there.
McDonnell rushes Fett and presses him up against the cage.
Fett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McDonnell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fett backwards.
McDonnell blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from McDonnell.
McDonnell throws a head punch that misses.
McDonnell breaks the clinch.
McDonnell throws a looping overhand right but Fett ducks down to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fett's sensitive parts.
The crowd cheers as McDonnell lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fett doesn't seem phased though.
A swing and a miss from McDonnell.
Fett lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
McDonnell doesn't manage to clinch there - Fett circles away.
As McDonnell backs off Fett throws a huge counter combo but McDonnell manages to avoid it all.
McDonnell throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fett counters with a one-two to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonnell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fett was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonnell.
McDonnell fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fett takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McDonnell throws a looping overhand right but Fett ducks down to avoid it.
Fett lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cory McDonnell dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Fett blocks the body kick.
A jab from McDonnell misses.
McDonnell lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McDonnell lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fett's sensitive parts.
McDonnell throws a lazy right hand but Fett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McDonnell misses with a head kick.
Fett throws a counter combo.
Cory McDonnell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonnell scores with a hook to the body. Fett takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonnell cracks Fett with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McDonnell displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The fighters circling - McDonnell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McDonnell tries to close the distance and clinch but Fett swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As McDonnell backs off Fett throws a huge counter combo but McDonnell manages to avoid it all.
Settakian Fett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by McDonnell.
McDonnell looks to throw the jab but Fett is out of range.
Fett blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from McDonnell.
Fett is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The crowd cheers as McDonnell lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fett doesn't seem phased though.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fett checks a leg kick.
Fett defending well as McDonnell loads up on a big left hand.
Fett unleashes a big counter combination but McDonnell bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
McDonnell scores with a shot to the body.
Fett takes one on the button.
McDonnell throws a hook but Fett blocks it.
Fett is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fett. Fett circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A nice leg kick lands there from McDonnell.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McDonnell.
Fett keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McDonnell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fett swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fett is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
McDonnell is looking to clinch but Fett is avoiding it.
Cory McDonnell is winning the standup battle so far.
McDonnell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonnell stuns Fett with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonnell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fett is looking for the big counter here.
McDonnell throws a sloppy head kick
and Fett counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fett slips under a jab from McDonnell.
McDonnell walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fett checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fett is looking for the big counter here.
A low kick from McDonnell misses
and Fett counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McDonnell fails in his attempt to clinch.
McDonnell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Despite the aggression on Fett's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Fett moves out of range of the strikes.
Fett is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Fett moves out of range of the body kick.
McDonnell looks to score with a jab to the body but Fett is just out of range.
Fett takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McDonnell drives through and clinches with Fett against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fett moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McDonnell has closed the distance and engaged Fett in a clinch.
A short left from Fett.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonnell swings wildly with an uppercut but Fett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fett pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McDonnell comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fett has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McDonnell.
McDonnell throws a hook but Fett avoids it easily.
A jab from McDonnell misses.
Fett throws a counter combo.
McDonnell cracks Fett with an open hand slap.
McDonnell scores with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cory McDonnell dominated that second round.
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.
McDonnell finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fett throws a counter combo.
McDonnell tried to score with a low kick but Fett checks it.
Fett's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McDonnell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fett manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice jab there from McDonnell.
McDonnell misses the shot to the body.
As McDonnell backs off Fett throws a huge counter combo but McDonnell manages to avoid it all.
McDonnell throws a body punch but Fett moves out of range.
McDonnell just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonnell thuds his right hand into Fett's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McDonnell throws an overhand right that lands on Fett's shoulder, as Fett tries to avoid the shot.
Despite the aggression on Fett's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
McDonnell throws a body kick that misses
and Fett counters with a three punch combo that has McDonnell backing up. McDonnell nods at Fett to acknowledge the strikes.
McDonnell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonnell with a nice calf kick.
McDonnell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fett can do to turn this around?
McDonnell misses with a hook. Fett ducked under it nicely.
Jab from McDonnell.
McDonnell throws out a loose jab but Fett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fett is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A jab from McDonnell does it's job there.
McDonnell throws a body punch but Fett moves out of range.
Fett throws a counter combo.
McDonnell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab lands there for McDonnell.
McDonnell misses the shot to the body.
McDonnell throws a poor cross that misses
and Fett counters with a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fett throws a counter combo.
Fett has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McDonnell finds it's way round the side to connect with Fett's head.
Fett checks a leg kick.
McDonnell throws a jab but it's blocked by Fett.
Fett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McDonnell.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from McDonnell misses.
McDonnell tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McDonnell connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fett. Fett circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McDonnell throws a right and a left that Fett avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McDonnell lands with a nice body punch.
Fett takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fett takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
As McDonnell backs off Fett throws a huge counter combo but McDonnell manages to avoid it all.
A big right from McDonnell misses.
McDonnell throws a big shot that misses.
Fett lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
McDonnell looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fett avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McDonnell moves in looking to clinch but Fett pushes him off.
McDonnell scores with a jab to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell throws a shot from downtown. Fett moves away and avoids it.
McDonnell connects with a body shot that sends Fett's belly button to the back.
McDonnell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Despite the aggression on Fett's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
McDonnell looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McDonnell lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McDonnell misses the body punch
and Fett counters with a series of strikes. McDonnell will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fett gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McDonnell.
McDonnell throws a body punch but Fett moves out of range.
McDonnell throws the kick towards the body but Fett avoids it.
Fett needs to keep his hands up - McDonnell had a free shot at his head there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cory McDonnell clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fett moves away from the strike by McDonnell.
As McDonnell backs off Fett throws a huge counter combo but McDonnell manages to avoid it all.
A telegraphed right hand from McDonnell misses the target.
McDonnell throws a sloppy head kick and Fett moves out of range easily.
McDonnell misses the shot to the body.
McDonnell throws a head kick that misses.
Fett lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
McDonnell goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McDonnell throws a head kick but Fett moves out of range.
Fett is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonnell tries a head kick but it misses.
Fett is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
McDonnell takes a swing at Fett's ribcage but misses.
Fett is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
McDonnell looks to land a left hand but Fett moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonnell throws a low kick but Fett avoids it.
McDonnell swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fett counters with a two punch combo.
Fett ducks under a wild hook from McDonnell.
Despite the aggression on Fett's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
McDonnell scores with a nice right hand.
McDonnell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonnell lands a slapping body shot.
McDonnell gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McDonnell breaks from the clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Fett blocks the leg kick.
Despite the aggression on Fett's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
McDonnell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fett has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fett manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fett throws a counter combo.
McDonnell misses with a looping left.
As McDonnell backs off Fett throws a huge counter combo but McDonnell manages to avoid it all.
The fighters circling - McDonnell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McDonnell throws a leg kick but Fett checks it.
Fett throws a counter combo.
McDonnell fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fett, pushing him back against the cage.
McDonnell lands a shot to the body.
McDonnell throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the fighters up against the cage, Fett throws an elbow but misses.
McDonnell lands a left hand.
Fett misses with a punch to the body.
Fett misses with a punch to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short right from McDonnell.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell struggles to land a body shot inside as Fett controls his hands.
McDonnell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McDonnell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McDonnell scores with a hook to the body.
Fett prevents McDonnell from breaking the clinch.
McDonnell tries to land a knee to the head but Fett blocks with his arms.
Fett decides to pull guard.
Fett throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! McDonnell escapes and throws Fett's legs to the side, diving into side control!
McDonnell working the ground and pound from side control.
Fett is not content to let McDonnell control the position.
Fett gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fett actively working from the bottom here.
Fett is not content to let McDonnell control the position.
Fett is looking to control McDonnell's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fett avoid being mounted?
Fett is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fett is staying active underneath McDonnell, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fett moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cory McDonnell had his way with Settakian Fett in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Fett takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McDonnell misses with an attempted mid kick.
As McDonnell backs off Fett throws a huge counter combo but McDonnell manages to avoid it all.
Fett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Despite the aggression on Fett's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
McDonnell tries to clinch up but Fett circles away and keeps his distance.
Fett lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Fett avoids the head kick by McDonnell.
McDonnell throws a looping overhand right but Fett ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fett tries to move into range but McDonnell moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McDonnell wants to clinch up but Fett keeps it at a distance.
McDonnell throws a head kick but Fett moves out of range.
Fett unleashes a big counter combination but McDonnell bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McDonnell.
Fett throws a counter combo.
McDonnell misses with a hook. Fett ducked under it nicely.
McDonnell rushes Fett and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fett breaks the clinch.
McDonnell throws the left hand but Fett avoids the punch easily.
Fett is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
McDonnell lands a jab to Fett's midsection.
McDonnell throws a push kick but Fett slaps the foot to one side.
McDonnell plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
McDonnell lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A low kick from McDonnell is predictable there
and Fett counters with a one-two to the body.
Settakian Fett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McDonnell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonnell. Fett does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDonnell misses with a low kick.
McDonnell throws a front kick that sends Fett stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from McDonnell misses.
As McDonnell backs off Fett throws a huge counter combo but McDonnell manages to avoid it all.
McDonnell tests Fett's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McDonnell scores with a nice head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fett showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McDonnell.
Fett unleashes a big counter combination but McDonnell bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
McDonnell scores with a sloppy right hand. Fett should have avoided that one.
Cory McDonnell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McDonnell throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McDonnell.
Fett is looking for the big counter here.
Fett with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McDonnell to score with a decent uppercut.
McDonnell lands a lovely overhand right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell forces Fett back against the cage and clinches.
Good body shot from Fett.
Cory McDonnell has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Fett manages to pull guard.
Fett looking to control.
Fett is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fett looking for a triangle here. McDonnell is fighting it but it looks tight! Fett pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, McDonnell is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Settakian Fett!
Settakian Fett is the new welterweight champion!
Post fight, Settakian Fett stared into the camera and said 'The bitch met a real fighter tonight'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Cirelli (ranked 752 p4p, 822 weight class) and Akaro Horiguchi (ranked 104 p4p, 116 weight class). Cirelli's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, We Come One. Horiguchi has chosen Japanese Imperial Army Death March as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Anthony Cirelli!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Akaro Horiguchi!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cirelli looks for a takedown but Horiguchi sprawls well.
Horiguchi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cirelli with a nice cross.
Cirelli throws a head kick that misses.
We've been informed that Horiguchi 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.
A swing and a miss from Cirelli.
Horiguchi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Akaro Horiguchi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cirelli stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Horiguchi.
Cirelli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Horiguchi.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Horiguchi! But no joy.
Cirelli misses with a body shot.
Cirelli looks to throw the jab but Horiguchi is out of range.
Horiguchi jabs Cirelli to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cirelli connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horiguchi connects with a leg kick.
Horiguchi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cirelli slips under a jab from Horiguchi.
Cirelli feinted with a counter takedown.
A low kick from Horiguchi is predictable there
and Cirelli counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cirelli is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Horiguchi still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Horiguchi has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Horiguchi wants to control but Cirelli is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cirelli sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Horiguchi is controlling the pace.
Cirelli tries to roll over but Horiguchi keeps him under control.
Cirelli looking for submissions off his back.
Cirelli is trying to get back to full guard.
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.
Cirelli tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Horiguchi has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Horiguchi stands up from mount. Strange move.
Horiguchi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Horiguchi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cirelli throws a big shot that misses.
Cirelli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Horiguchi moves away.
Cirelli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Horiguchi.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cirelli checks a leg kick.
Horiguchi lands a jab to the nose.
Cirelli works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Horiguchi throws out a loose jab but Cirelli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Horiguchi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cirelli tries for a takedown but Horiguchi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Horiguchi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horiguchi throws a hook but Cirelli blocks it.
Horiguchi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Horiguchi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Horiguchi throws a leg kick that misses.
Horiguchi throws a jab but it's blocked by Cirelli.
Good leg kick by Horiguchi.
Horiguchi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cirelli.
Cirelli doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A big left from Cirelli misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cirelli. Horiguchi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cirelli lands with a hook. Horiguchi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cirelli.
Nice shot by Cirelli.
Horiguchi lands with a hook. Cirelli tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cirelli slips under a jab from Horiguchi.
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!
Cirelli checks a low kick from Horiguchi.
Nice straight punches there by Cirelli. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cirelli.
Cirelli throws a poor cross that misses
and Horiguchi counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horiguchi misses the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Cirelli misses the target.
Cirelli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Horiguchi was well out of range. Poor timing from Cirelli.
Horiguchi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Horiguchi dodges the punch combination from Cirelli.
Horiguchi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice body punch from Cirelli.
Cirelli loads up on a big right hand but Horiguchi slips the punch.
Cirelli gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Horiguchi.
Cirelli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Horiguchi.
Cirelli throws a quick counter head kick but Horiguchi was just out of range.
Horiguchi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cirelli has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cirelli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Horiguchi slips under a jab from Cirelli.
Cirelli misses with a double jab.
Cirelli takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Horiguchi moves into the clinch successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Akaro Horiguchi will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cirelli sizes up Horiguchi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Horiguchi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cirelli looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Horiguchi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Cirelli misses with a right hand
and Cirelli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cirelli throws a right hand that Horiguchi ducks under and follows up with a left that Horiguchi also avoids with ease.
Horiguchi scores with a push kick.
Cirelli scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Horiguchi doesn't seem bothered though.
Cirelli cracks a nice hook into Horiguchi's ribs.
Horiguchi misses with a right hand
and Cirelli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice defenses there by Cirelli.
Anthony Cirelli is winning the standup battle so far.
Cirelli throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Horiguchi with a nice cross.
Horiguchi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Horiguchi scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Horiguchi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cirelli manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cirelli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Horiguchi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cirelli checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horiguchi misses with a few strikes there.
Horiguchi looks to land a combination. Cirelli sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Cirelli is rocked!
Horiguchi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Oh Cirelli is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cirelli misses with an uppercut. Horiguchi saw that one coming.
Horiguchi lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Cirelli avoids the head kick by Horiguchi.
Cirelli avoids a kick to the body.
Horiguchi slips under a jab from Cirelli.
A left lands for Horiguchi.
Horiguchi cracks Cirelli with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Cirelli falls to his knees and Horiguchi doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akaro Horiguchi!
Akaro Horiguchi is the new lightweight champion!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Akaro Horiguchi waved his t-shirt featuring Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mike McLaughlin (ranked 147 p4p, 353 weight class) and James Hackett (ranked 18 p4p, 46 weight class). Hackett has chosen Foe Tha Love of Money as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 36 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike McLaughlin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Hackett!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Glass and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McLaughlin blocks a jab.
McLaughlin misses with an uppercut. Hackett saw that one coming.
McLaughlin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hackett finds it's way round the side to connect with McLaughlin's head.
McLaughlin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hackett throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McLaughlin connects with a right hand. Hackett shakes it off.
Hackett misses with a low kick.
Hackett thows a body kick. McLaughlin tries to catch it but that hurt him.
James Hackett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McLaughlin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hackett lands with a straight right. McLaughlin didn't see that one coming.
McLaughlin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hackett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McLaughlin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hackett throws a body shot but no joy.
McLaughlin swings for the body but Hackett moves out of range.
McLaughlin moves away from the strike by Hackett.
An attempted straight right counter from McLaughlin misses the target.
McLaughlin lands a nice looking body shot.
Hackett fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McLaughlin checks it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hackett looks for the body kick but McLaughlin saw that one coming.
McLaughlin throws a jab when Hackett was well out of range.
Hackett scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hackett is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hackett ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hackett misses with an uppercut. McLaughlin saw that one coming.
Hackett looks to land a left hand but McLaughlin moved out of range nicely.
Hackett slips under a jab.
McLaughlin misses with a body shot.
Hackett slips a straight right by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin has Hackett up against the cage in a clinch.
Hackett misses with a body punch.
McLaughlin misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLaughlin has a couple of punches blocked by Hackett.
Hackett makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hackett scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hackett jumps guard and drags McLaughlin to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hackett is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McLaughlin defends well.
Hackett is looking for a triangle but McLaughlin pushes his legs off easily.
Hackett looking to control.
Hackett is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McLaughlin defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hackett trying to keep a closed guard but McLaughlin is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hackett escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McLaughlin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hackett had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McLaughlin defends it easily.
Hackett is trying to keep McLaughlin in close.
Hackett looking for subs off his back but McLaughlin has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hackett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McLaughlin pulls his head out easily.
McLaughlin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hackett looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Hackett dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hackett lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McLaughlin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hackett moves away.
McLaughlin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hackett misses with a left hand
and McLaughlin counters with a straight right hand.
Hackett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McLaughlin.
James Hackett seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hackett throws a hook to the side of McLaughlin's head but McLaughlin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hackett blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hackett. McLaughlin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hackett misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hackett moves away from the strike by McLaughlin.
Hackett lands a nice looking kick to the body. McLaughlin takes a step back to recover.
Hackett is looking to clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Hackett. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hackett.
Hackett misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLaughlin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hackett misses the jab.
McLaughlin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McLaughlin throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Hackett counters with a stiff right hand.
Hackett feints and then cracks McLaughlin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McLaughlin down.
Hackett thuds his right hand into McLaughlin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hackett misses with a kick to the body
and McLaughlin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McLaughlin misses the jab.
McLaughlin staying out of range there.
McLaughlin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McLaughlin thows a left - swing and a miss!
McLaughlin throws a hook to the side of Hackett's head but Hackett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hackett looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hackett throws out a loose jab but McLaughlin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hackett misses with a straight right.
A quick step to the side and McLaughlin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from McLaughlin misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McLaughlin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hackett.
Hackett thows a left - swing and a miss!
McLaughlin tried to counter with a leg kick but Hackett avoided it.
Hackett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McLaughlin lands with a right hand.
McLaughlin misses with a right hand
and Hackett cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McLaughlin misses with a left hand
and McLaughlin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab lands there for Hackett.
McLaughlin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hackett throws out the jab.
McLaughlin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hackett throws a quick inside leg kick.
McLaughlin throws a lazy uppercut
and Hackett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McLaughlin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McLaughlin takes one on the button.
Hackett ducks under a wild hook from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin tries a head kick but it misses.
Hackett cracks McLaughlin with a good jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hackett catches McLaughlin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McLaughlin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hackett.
Nice shot lands for McLaughlin.
Hackett looks to throw the jab but McLaughlin is out of range.
Hackett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hackett throws a hook but McLaughlin blocks it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hackett.
Hackett throws a hook to the side of McLaughlin's head but McLaughlin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hackett motions for McLaughlin to come forward. Hackett throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McLaughlin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hackett.
Hackett throws a leg kick
enabling McLaughlin to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice cross by Hackett.
A punch combination from Hackett misses.
A jab from Hackett misses.
McLaughlin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hackett.
McLaughlin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Hackett does it's job there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McLaughlin just misses with a punch to the body.
McLaughlin swings for the body but Hackett moves out of range.
Hackett bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hackett checks a low kick from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin blocks a jab.
McLaughlin looks to score with a jab to the body but Hackett is just out of range.
McLaughlin with a jab.
Hackett misses with an uppercut.
A solid body kick from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A little feinted left hand from McLaughlin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A lazy left from Hackett finds it's target.
Hackett is looking to clinch.
McLaughlin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hackett connects with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Hackett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Hackett moves out of range of the strikes.
McLaughlin missing with a left hand there. Hackett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McLaughlin throws out a loose jab but Hackett uses good head movement to avoid it.
McLaughlin swings for the body but Hackett moves out of range.
Hackett misses with a looping right.
McLaughlin misses with a hook
and Hackett moves into the clinch.
Hackett tries to work over McLaughlin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hackett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hackett lands a body shot.
Hackett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hand to the body from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hackett with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hackett lands a knee to the body.
Hackett lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hackett lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hackett.
Hackett presses McLaughlin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McLaughlin takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hackett is working McLaughlin over against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hackett lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hackett decides to pull guard.
Hackett throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! McLaughlin escapes and throws Hackett's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Hackett tries to bench press McLaughlin off him but McLaughlin keeps the position.
Who's going to make the next move?
Hackett manages to work his way to half guard, despite McLaughlin's best efforts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hackett actively working from the bottom here.
Hackett wants to control but McLaughlin is keeping busy.
Hackett tries to get to full guard but McLaughlin has control of the leg.
Hackett trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hackett has his hands clasped together around McLaughlin's back. He's all about the action.
Hackett is looking for a sweep. McLaughlin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hackett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McLaughlin pulls his head out easily.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hackett slips a straight right by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin throws a looping overhand right but Hackett ducks down to avoid it.
A cross from McLaughlin lands.
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.
Hackett tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hackett checks a leg kick.
McLaughlin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hackett was well out of range. Poor timing from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin lands a nice shot that snaps Hackett's head back.
Hackett lands with a nice body kick.
McLaughlin slips under a jab.
McLaughlin forces Hackett back against the cage and clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for Hackett.
McLaughlin prevents a body shot from Hackett.
James Hackett seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McLaughlin has a couple of punches blocked by Hackett.
Hackett with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hackett is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McLaughlin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hackett takes a shot to the head.
Hackett lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hackett lands with a light punch inside.
Hackett tries to land knees in the clinch but McLaughlin avoids the damage to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Hackett really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McLaughlin defending well as Hackett loads up on a big left hand.
McLaughlin misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Hackett on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McLaughlin takes a swing at Hackett's ribcage but misses.
Hackett thuds his shin into the meat of McLaughlin's side.
Hackett bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McLaughlin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hacketts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McLaughlin throws a body punch but Hackett moves out of range.
McLaughlin throws a sloppy head kick and Hackett moves out of range easily.
Nice jab there from Hackett.
McLaughlin has closed the distance and engaged Hackett in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hackett has a couple of punches blocked by McLaughlin.
Hackett working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McLaughlin misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin has a couple of punches blocked by Hackett.
Hackett tries to throw a body punch but McLaughlin avoids it by throwing Hackett back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hackett creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hackett misses with a knee to the head.
McLaughlin digs a right hand into Hackett's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hackett's gas tank.
Hackett with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hackett with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hackett misses with a punch to the body.
McLaughlin lands with a short shot to the head.
Hackett fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McLaughlin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hackett manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
McLaughlin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
McLaughlin continues to stall.
Hackett is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hackett looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McLaughlin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hackett trying to keep a closed guard but McLaughlin is proving a slippery customer.
Hackett working for a triangle but McLaughlin defends it easily.
Hackett looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLaughlin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hackett looking for subs off his back but McLaughlin has passed one foot through into half guard.
McLaughlin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
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.
Hackett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hackett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McLaughlin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hackett throws a low kick but it's checked well by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McLaughlin misses with an uppercut.
McLaughlin slips under a jab.
McLaughlin appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but James Hackett will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hackett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McLaughlin throws a low kick but Hackett avoids it.
Hackett throws a low kick but it's checked well by McLaughlin.
Hackett connects with the punch.
Nice jab there from Hackett.
Hackett with a jab.
A jab lands there for Hackett.
McLaughlin tests Hackett's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hackett takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hackett lands a slapping body shot.
Hackett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hackett slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McLaughlin catches Hackett with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLaughlin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hackett moves away.
Hackett looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hackett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McLaughlin manages to avoid it.
McLaughlin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hackett throws a low kick but it's checked well by McLaughlin.
Hackett takes a swing at McLaughlin's ribcage but misses.
Hackett throws a right hand that misses
and McLaughlin counters with a right hand to the body.
Hackett throws a big shot that misses.
McLaughlin delivers a nice body kick.
McLaughlin slips a straight right by Hackett.
A jab from McLaughlin misses.
Hackett misses with a looping right.
McLaughlin scores with a jab.
Hackett lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
McLaughlin throws a big shot that misses.
Mike McLaughlin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hackett is looking to land body kicks.
Hackett throws a jab but it's blocked by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin throws a right hand that misses
and Hackett counters with a straight right hand.
Hackett throws out a leg kick but McLaughlin moves out of range and Hackett only half commits.
Hackett misses with a straight right.
Hackett rushes McLaughlin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McLaughlin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hackett jumps guard and drags McLaughlin to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Hackett looking for submissions from the bottom but instead McLaughlin passes into half guard.
Hackett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hackett is staying active underneath McLaughlin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hackett looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
James Hackett has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hackett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McLaughlin pulls his head out easily.
James Hackett is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hackett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McLaughlin pulls his head out easily.
McLaughlin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four 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.
Hackett has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McLaughlin is working away from the top position though.
Hackett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McLaughlin pulls his head out easily.
McLaughlin is thwarting Hackett's attempts to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hackett throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hackett throws a good cross that connects.
Hackett scores with a jab to the head.
McLaughlin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Hackett comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hackett has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Glass scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Hackett!
James Hackett is the new featherweight champion!
An out of breath James Hackett thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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