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DMMA 89: Tucker vs Ilmarinen PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Billy Irish (ranked 3682 p4p, 23533 weight class) and Oscar Blaydes (ranked 414 p4p, 705 weight class). Blaydes has chosen Black Sunshine - White Zombie as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Billy Irish!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Oscar Blaydes!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. Irish darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Blaydes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Blaydes fails with a takedown attempt.
Blaydes misses with a body kick.
Irish tries to keep at a distance but Blaydes has taken the fight into the clinch.
Blaydes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Irish goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blaydes misses with a body punch.
Blaydes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Irish blocking some punches.
Blaydes tries to throw a body punch but Irish avoids it by throwing Blaydes back against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Irish has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Blaydes tries a body shot but Irish blocks it.
A bit of stalling here from Irish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaydes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Irish jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Blaydes walks away with a smile on his face. Irish gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Blaydes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Irish manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Irish tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice body punch from Irish.
Blaydes misses with a body shot.
Irish throws a poor cross that misses
and Blaydes counters with a stiff right hand.
Irish swats away the attempt to clinch by Blaydes.
Irish ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blaydes moves away.
Irish misses with a jab, cross combination.
A nice side step and Blaydes releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Blaydes swings widly with a right hand
and Irish counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Irish staying out of range there.
Irish throws an overhand right that lands on Blaydes's shoulder, as Blaydes tries to avoid the shot.
Blaydes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irish misses with a takedown attempt
and Blaydes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Irish throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blaydes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Irish misses with a lunging right hand
and Blaydes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Irish swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Irish works over Blaydes's head and body with a nice combination.
Irish pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blaydes moves out of range of the strikes.
Blaydes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Blaydes ducks right into an uppercut from Irish.
Blaydes gets caught flat footed, as Irish shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Blaydes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Irish trying to control but Blaydes is working from the bottom.
Blaydes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Irish's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blaydes chips away with some ground and pound.
Blaydes trying to control but Irish is working from the bottom.
Blaydes looking to pass the guard.
Irish trying to keep a closed guard but Blaydes is proving a slippery customer.
Irish lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Irish postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Blaydes is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Irish, into his guard.
Blaydes with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irish working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Blaydes.
Blaydes trying to control the position from guard on top but Irish is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blaydes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Blaydes distracts Irish with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Blaydes controlling from the top position.
Blaydes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Blaydes is pushing down on Irish's leg trying to pass to half guard. Irish is fighting to maintain full guard but Blaydes has managed to sneak the leg through.
Irish is trying to get back to full guard.
Blaydes is controlling the pace.
Irish is not content to let Blaydes control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Oscar Blaydes will probably get the nod.
That's time! Irish's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Irish avoids the head kick by Blaydes.
An attempted straight right counter from Irish misses the target.
Blaydes misses with a body shot.
Irish throws a series of punches but Blaydes moves out of range.
Blaydes has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Irish throws a big shot that misses.
Blaydes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Irish connects with the punch.
Irish misses with a body shot
and Blaydes makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Blaydes throws a leg kick which misses Irish's front leg but catches the back leg as Irish tries to avoid it.
Irish tries to move into range but Blaydes moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Irish punishes Blaydes's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irish scores with a crisp jab that stopped Blaydes in his tracks.
Billy Irish is winning the standup battle so far.
Blaydes blocks a jab.
Blaydes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Irish uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Irish fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irish uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blaydes.
Irish on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Blaydes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Irish misses with a body shot.
Billy Irish seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Irish ducks under a wild hook from Blaydes.
A slow jab from Irish misses its intended target.
Irish walks into a stiff left hand from Blaydes.
Blaydes is looking to clinch.
Irish appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Irish throws a poor cross that misses
and Blaydes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Irish cracks Blaydes with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Irish misses with a body shot.
Irish throws an off balance right hand
and Blaydes makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Irish really felt that one!
Irish checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irish works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Irish throws a big shot that misses.
Blaydes moves away from the strike by Irish.
Blaydes looks to land a right hand but Irish moved out of range.
Irish scores with a jab. Blaydes acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Blaydes lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Irish fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Blaydes circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Irish to the canvas! Irish doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Blaydes keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oscar Blaydes!
An out of breath Oscar Blaydes thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chandra Rajnahn (ranked 6007 p4p, 6410 weight class) and Joshua Floyd (ranked 689 p4p, 715 weight class). 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chandra Rajnahn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joshua Floyd!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rajnahn wants to clinch up but Floyd keeps it at a distance.
Rajnahn gets tackled into the cage by Floyd. Floyd maintains the clinch.
Floyd scores with a shoulder strike.
Floyd works on Rajnahn's body with a couple of short punches.
Floyd tries to work over Rajnahn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Floyd lands a nice knee to the body.
Floyd pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Floyd gets a clinch.
Floyd breaks the clinch.
Floyd has Rajnahn up against the cage in a clinch.
Floyd manages to break the clinch.
Rajnahn wants to clinch.
Floyd avoids the body shot from Rajnahn.
Floyd instigates a clinch.
Rajnahn is trying to stall.
Rajnahn tries to circle away but Floyd has him pinned against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Floyd digs a right hand underneath Rajnahn's ribcage. Rajnahn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Floyd misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rajnahn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Floyd blocks a body shot from Rajnahn.
Floyd doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Floyd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A swing and a miss from Rajnahn.
Floyd takes the fight into the clinch.
Floyd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Floyd has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Floyd moves into range and clinches up with Rajnahn.
Floyd can't find room to land a body shot as Rajnahn controls the action.
Floyd lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rajnahn backwards.
Floyd breaks the clinch.
Floyd rushes Rajnahn and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Floyd looking to throw knees to the head but Rajnahn is blocking nicely.
Floyd tries to work over Rajnahn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Floyd has Rajnahn pressed against the cage, preventing Rajnahn from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Floyd is leaning against Rajnahn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Floyd lands a body shot.
Rajnahn is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Floyd tries to work over Rajnahn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Floyd pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Rajnahn misses.
Floyd clinches with his opponent.
Floyd breaks the clinch.
Floyd showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rajnahn.
Floyd moves into range and clinches up with Rajnahn.
Nice body punch from Floyd.
Floyd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Floyd rushes Rajnahn and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Floyd breaks from the clinch.
Floyd closes the distance and clinches.
Floyd digs a right hand underneath Rajnahn's ribcage. Rajnahn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Floyd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Floyd clinches up with Rajnahn and pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rajnahn prevents a body shot from Floyd.
Floyd lands a nice shot to the body.
Floyd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Floyd instigates a clinch.
Floyd struggles to land a body shot inside as Rajnahn controls his hands.
Floyd can't find room to land a body shot as Rajnahn controls the action.
Floyd has Rajnahn pressed against the cage, preventing Rajnahn from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Floyd lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Floyd breaks from the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Floyd. Beautiful body shot.
Rajnahn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Floyd clinches.
Floyd lands a body shot in the clinch.
Floyd lands a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Floyd.
Nice body punch from Floyd.
Floyd pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Floyd gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Floyd digs a right hand underneath Rajnahn's ribcage. Rajnahn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's four 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!
Good body shot from Floyd.
Floyd scores with a hook to the body.
Floyd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Floyd clinches up against the cage.
Floyd lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Floyd is leaning against Rajnahn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A body shot lands from Floyd.
Floyd scores with a hook to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Floyd.
A left hand lands to the body for Floyd.
Floyd breaks the clinch.
Floyd clinches with his opponent.
Floyd lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Floyd digs a right hand into Rajnahn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rajnahn's gas tank.
Floyd breaks the clinch.
Rajnahn throws a body kick that misses
and Floyd counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A left and a right from Floyd both land. Nice combination.
Rajnahn tries to keep at a distance but Floyd has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joshua Floyd dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Floyd.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Floyd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Floyd moves into the clinch successfully.
Rajnahn has had enough of the clinch but Floyd keeps him there for the moment.
A body shot lands from Floyd.
Floyd's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Floyd gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Floyd presses Rajnahn against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Floyd creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Floyd scores with a hook to the body.
Floyd works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Floyd lands with a left to the head.
Floyd digs a right hand underneath Rajnahn's ribcage. Rajnahn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Floyd lands a body punch in the clinch.
Floyd manages to break the clinch.
Chandra Rajnahn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Floyd does it's job there.
Floyd clinches up with Rajnahn and pushes him back against the cage.
A short left from Floyd.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Floyd. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Floyd lands a shot to the body.
Floyd escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Floyd bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rajnahn's head.
Floyd has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Floyd moves into the clinch.
Floyd pushes Rajnahn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Floyd.
Floyd pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Floyd scores with a body shot.
Floyd closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Floyd lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Floyd - that landed with a thud.
Floyd works on Rajnahn's body with a couple of short punches.
Floyd lands a left hand.
Floyd softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Floyd manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rajnahn drops his hands for a split second and Floyd immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Rajnahn face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Floyd follows up with a right hand that knocks Rajnahn into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Joshua Floyd!
Joshua Floyd seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rich Voss (ranked 2729 p4p, 3566 weight class) and Niklas Aho (ranked 349 p4p, 450 weight class). Rich Voss has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rich Voss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Niklas Aho!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Voss throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aho takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Aho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aho drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Voss defends it well.
Aho lands a nice looking body kick.
Aho looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Voss connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Aho's hands.
Voss shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Aho defends it nicely.
Rich Voss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aho lands a nice looking body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Voss clobbers Aho with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Voss closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Aho has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Aho gets full guard.
Aho controlling the position.
Aho is looking for a triangle but Voss pushes his legs off easily.
Voss thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Aho wants to sweep here but Voss controlling him for the moment.
Aho throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Aho looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Voss drops back looking for a leg! Aho is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Aho manages to kick Voss off! Voss jumps back into Aho's guard.
Voss looking to pass the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Voss's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Aho has momentary wrist control but Voss slips an elbow through the middle.
Voss trying to control but Aho is working from the bottom.
Voss is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Aho is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Voss has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Aho to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Voss is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Aho pulls down on the head and he's put Voss to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Niklas Aho!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marko Kersikov (ranked 2560 p4p, 2624 weight class) and Joseph Futeran (ranked 270 p4p, 274 weight class). Kersikov comes to the cage accompanied by Hi Rez - 3 Ft Tall. Futeran has chosen Jesus Christ Superstar as his entrance music. Marko Kersikov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marko Kersikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Joseph Futeran!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Futeran misses
and Kersikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Futeran moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Futeran fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
Futeran takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kersikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Futeran moves out of range as Kersikov throws a body kick.
Futeran avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Futeran looking to score a takedown here. Kersikov is defending well but Futeran drives through and ends up in Kersikov's guard.
Kersikov has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Futeran is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Futeran stalling in the clinch but Kersikov improves position.
A nice left hand lands by Futeran.
Kersikov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kersikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Futeran uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Kersikov fails to land.
Kersikov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Futeran creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kersikov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Futeran lands a hook that snaps the head of Kersikov backwards.
Kersikov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Futeran.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Kersikov fails to land.
Kersikov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kersikov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Futeran trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kersikov.
Kersikov tries to land knees in the clinch but Futeran avoids the damage to the body.
Futeran tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kersikov's elbow.
Futeran misses with a short punch on the inside.
Futeran tries a body shot but Kersikov blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kersikov.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Futeran.
Futeran tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kersikov lands a nice uppercut.
Kersikov 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.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short right from Kersikov on the inside.
Kersikov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov motions for Futeran to come forward. Kersikov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kersikov throws a body kick that misses.
Futeran throws a body shot but no joy.
Kersikov throws a right and a left that Futeran avoids nicely.
Futeran cracks a nice hook into Kersikov's ribs.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A lazy left from Kersikov finds it's target.
Nice uppercut there from Futeran.
Marko Kersikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kersikov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kersikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kersikov throws a hook but Futeran blocks it.
Futeran looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kersikov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The fighters circle momentarily. Futeran darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Futeran scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Futeran throws a sloppy body shot
and Kersikov counters with a good low kick that Futeran was not able to check.
Kersikov drops his hands momentarily and Futeran takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kersikov swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov misses with a body shot.
Kersikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kersikov slips a jab from Futeran.
Futeran shoots for a double leg takedown but Kersikov sprawls well. He's pushed Futeran's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
It looked like Kersikov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Futeran.
Kersikov misses with a body shot.
Kersikov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Futeran throws a jab but it's blocked by Kersikov.
Kersikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Futeran.
Futeran looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
A solid body kick from Kersikov.
Kersikov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Futeran keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kersikov.
Futeran moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Futeran.
A swing and a miss from Futeran.
Futeran misses with a looping right.
Futeran throws the kick towards the body but Kersikov avoids it.
Kersikov lands a slapping body shot.
Kersikov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kersikov wants to slow Futeran down by chopping away at his legs.
Futeran scores with a jab to the body.
Futeran shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kersikov as he avoids it easily.
Kersikov fires out a quick counter leg kick but Futeran just manages to avoid it.
Futeran misses with a straight right.
Futeran misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kersikov.
Futeran takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kersikov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Futeran gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kersikov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Futeran displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kersikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kersikov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Futeran throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Futeran looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
Futeran just misses with a punch to the body.
Kersikov 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.
Futeran ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marko Kersikov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kersikov connects with a nice looking jab.
Kersikov misses with a double jab.
Futeran feints the counter takedown.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kersikov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Futeran has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Futeran and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kersikov takes one to the chin there.
Kersikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Futeran looks to land a right hand but Kersikov moved out of range.
An inside leg kick from Kersikov misses.
Kersikov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Futeran misses with a two punch combination.
Futeran fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
Kersikov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Futeran misses with a wild body shot.
Futeran checks a low kick from Kersikov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Futeran lands with an overhand left.
Futeran throws a hook but Kersikov avoids it easily.
Kersikov clobbers Futeran with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Futeran takes a swing at Kersikov's ribcage but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Futeran moves out of range as Kersikov throws a body kick.
Futeran is looking to chop away at Kersikov's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Futeran takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kersikov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Futeran will feel that in the morning.
Kersikov tried to score with a low kick but Futeran checks it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kersikov.
Futeran scores with a nice head shot.
Marko Kersikov is winning the standup battle so far.
Futeran swinging wildly here.
Kersikov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kersikov throws out a loose jab but Futeran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Futeran jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Futeran looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
Kersikov avoids the body shot from Futeran.
Kersikov throws a shot from downtown. Futeran moves away and avoids it.
Good work by Kersikov as he checks the leg kick.
Futeran takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Futeran misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Futeran. Kersikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Kersikov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Futeran tries for a takedown but Kersikov circles away easily
and Kersikov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kersikov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Futeran can do to turn this around?
Futeran stuns Kersikov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Futeran takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kersikov misses with a looping right.
Kersikov misses with a body shot.
Futeran throws a lazy body kick
and Futeran takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kersikov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Futeran staying out of range there.
An inside leg kick lands from Kersikov.
Futeran is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kersikov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Futeran. Kersikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kersikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Futeran sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kersikov missing with a left hand there. Futeran was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kersikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Futeran misses the jab.
Kersikov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kersikov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov throws a looping overhand right but Futeran ducks down to avoid it.
Kersikov is looking to slow Futeran down with leg kicks.
Futeran ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
Kersikov throwing a counter right hand but Futeran manages to avoid it.
Donk. Kersikov catches Futeran right on the button with a cross.
Futeran throws a body punch but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov throws a leg kick which misses Futeran's front leg but catches the back leg as Futeran tries to avoid it.
Kersikov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Futeran throws a series of strikes that have Kersikov backpedaling.
Kersikov lands with an overhand left.
Futeran feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Futeran throws a big right hand that misses.
Kersikov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Futeran.
Futeran stopping the sweep attempt from Kersikov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov controlling the position.
Futeran stopping the sweep attempt from Kersikov.
Futeran throws a strike but Kersikov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Futeran looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kersikov is one step ahead there.
Kersikov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Futeran has control of Kersikov's left arm, preventing Kersikov from doing any damage.
Kersikov throwing strikes from guard but Futeran blocks nicely.
Futeran is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kersikov throws an elbow that misses. Futeran uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kersikov's guard. Nice move by Futeran!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marko Kersikov 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. And we move into the final round!
Futeran throws a leg kick
and Kersikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kersikov scores with a hook to the body. Futeran takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd cheers as Futeran lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kersikov doesn't seem phased though.
Futeran throws a leg kick but Kersikov checks it.
Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Futeran.
Futeran slips a straight right by Kersikov.
Futeran takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kersikov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kersikov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kersikov throws a leg kick which misses Futeran's front leg but catches the back leg as Futeran tries to avoid it.
Kersikov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kersikov connects with a solid leg kick.
Futeran has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a jab when Futeran was well out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Futeran misses with a wild body shot.
Kersikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kersikov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kersikov slips a jab from Futeran.
A big right from Kersikov misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Futeran throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kersikov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A jab from Kersikov misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kersikov. Futeran shrugs it off though.
A good leg kick by Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kersikov misses with a jab to the body
and Futeran counters with a stiff right hand.
Futeran swings for the body but Kersikov moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Futeran.
Futeran lands a body shot.
Futeran misses with a body kick.
Kersikov jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Futeran throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kersikov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kersikov scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Futeran throws out a leg kick but Kersikov moves out of range and Futeran only half commits.
A big left from Futeran misses.
Kersikov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Joseph Futeran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Futeran darts in looking for a takedown but Kersikov gets double underhooks and turns Futeran into the cage.
Kersikov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kersikov misses with a body kick.
Kersikov throws a shot to the body.
Futeran shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kersikov as he jumps to the side.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kersikov, as that shot connected.
Kersikov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Futeran scores with a sloppy right hand. Kersikov should have avoided that one.
Kersikov looks to land a right hand but Futeran moved out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kersikov.
Futeran shoots in and drives through. Kersikov sprawls well.
Marko Kersikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joseph Futeran.
Kersikov moves out of range of the leg kick from Futeran.
A little feinted left hand from Kersikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kersikov - that will leave a mark!
Futeran closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kersikov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Futeran will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Futeran takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kersikov misses with a low kick.
Futeran takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kersikov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kersikov lands a lovely overhand right.
Kersikov misses with a body kick.
Futeran has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Futeran stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kersikov.
Kersikov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Futeran throws a jab when Kersikov was well out of range.
Futeran staying out of range there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kersikov.
Futeran blocks a leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Kersikov as he connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kersikov throws a series of punches but Futeran moves out of range.
Kersikov moves out of range of the strikes.
Kersikov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Futeran checks it well.
Futeran throws a lazy right hand but Kersikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Futeran just misses with a punch to the body.
Futeran lands a nice looking body shot.
Kersikov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Futeran lands a jab to the head.
Kersikov throws a body kick that misses.
Futeran swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Some wild striking there from Kersikov.
Futeran scores with a jab. Kersikov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Futeran slips a straight right by Kersikov.
Futeran misses with a jab, cross combination.
A shot to the liver by Kersikov. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Futeran throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Kersikov counter with a right hand.
Kersikov scores with a spinning back kick!
Futeran dives in for a single leg takedown but Kersikov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kersikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Futeran is just out of range.
Futeran throws a body shot but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marko Kersikov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kersikov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marko Kersikov!
Marko Kersikov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eric Brooks (ranked 1415 p4p, 1896 weight class) and Toe Fungas (ranked 194 p4p, 252 weight class). Toe Fungas is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eric Brooks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Toe Fungas!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fungas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Brooks misses with a head kick.
Fungas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brooks throws out a loose jab but Fungas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brooks looks to land a body kick but Fungas moved away.
Fungas let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Fungas takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Brooks connects with the punch.
Brooks throws a lazy head kick
and Fungas counters with a nice uppercut.
Fungas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brooks throws a lazy uppercut
and Fungas counters with a three punch combo that has Brooks backing up. Brooks nods at Fungas to acknowledge the strikes.
Nice shot lands for Brooks.
Fungas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brooks doesn't seem bothered though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brooks lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fungas. Brooks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brooks is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Brooks misses with a hook
and Fungas counters with a stiff right hand.
Brooks throws a jab when Fungas was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks thows a leg kick but Fungas checks it
and Fungas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A head kick misses from Brooks.
A telegraphed right hand from Brooks misses the target.
Brooks throws a head kick that misses
and Fungas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brooks throws a poor cross that misses
and Fungas makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fungas is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Brooks rather than just go for the knockout.
Fungas checks a low kick from Brooks.
Fungas is looking for the big counter here.
That kick from Brooks tenderised Fungas's leg. Fungas is trying to keep his angry face on.
Brooks throws a leg kick
and Fungas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brooks swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Fungas to counter with a crisp jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Brooks lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Fungas has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fungas and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Brooks misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fungas let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Fungas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brooks throws a leg kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fungas takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fungas scores with a jab to the body.
Brooks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brooks throws a chopping leg kick but Fungas manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fungas now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Fungas checks a leg kick.
Brooks avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fungas fails with an attempt to clinch.
A punch combination from Brooks misses.
Brooks backing away here, and Fungas unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Brooks throws a body kick that misses
and Fungas counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fungas checks a leg kick.
Fungas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brooks throws a leg kick
and Fungas counters with a stiff right hand.
Brooks misses with a jab to the body
and Fungas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brooks scores with a sloppy right hand. Fungas should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fungas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brooks attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fungas! But no joy.
Brooks swings for the body but Fungas moves out of range.
Brooks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Eric Brooks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fungas staying out of range there.
Jab from Brooks.
Brooks tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fungas gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Brooks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brooks throws a nice head kick!
Brooks needs to keep his hands up - Fungas had a free shot at his head there.
Fungas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fungas blocks a low kick nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fungas! But no joy.
Fungas is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Brooks had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brooks throws a head kick but Fungas moves out of range.
Fungas moves into range and clinches up with Brooks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brooks misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brooks.
Brooks misses with a punch on the inside.
I was talking to Brooks's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
The referee is keeping an eye on Brooks - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Fungas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fungas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fungas throws a looping overhand right but Brooks ducks down to avoid it.
Brooks looks to throw the jab but Fungas is out of range.
As Brooks backs off Fungas throws a huge counter combo but Brooks manages to avoid it all.
Brooks misses with a double jab
and Fungas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Eric Brooks will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Brooks on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fungas.
Fungas slips a straight right by Brooks.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Brooks.
Brooks misses with a kick to the body.
Despite the aggression on Fungas's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A shot to the body from Brooks misses
and Fungas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brooks throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Fungas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brooks rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fungas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fungas forces Brooks back against the cage and clinches.
Brooks tries a body shot but Fungas blocks it.
Fungas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brooks misses with a straight right.
Fungas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Brooks working aggressively here.
Brooks lands with a light punch inside.
Fungas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brooks misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Brooks fails to land.
Fungas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brooks misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brooks misses with a body punch.
Brooks throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fungas blocks it with crossed arms.
Brooks misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brooks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fungas has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Brooks seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Fungas can turn it around.
Fungas blocking some punches.
Brooks stalling the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brooks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brooks throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brooks.
Brooks lands with a short shot to the head.
Fungas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fungas wants to clinch.
Brooks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brooks takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A head kick from Brooks lands but Fungas takes it in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brooks with a hook.
Brooks swings widly with a right hand
letting Fungas counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks throws a leg kick
and Fungas counters with a nice uppercut.
Brooks misses with a low kick.
Fungas takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Brooks is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fungas.
Brooks swings widly with a right hand
and Fungas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brooks throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fungas wants to clinch up but Brooks keeps it at a distance.
Brooks misses with a leg kick.
Brooks misses with a hook
and Fungas counters with a straight right hand.
Brooks listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Brooks doesn't manage to clinch there - Fungas circles away.
Brooks misses with a leg kick
and Fungas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Brooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brooks doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Brooks misses with a body kick.
Brooks closes the distance but Fungas moves to the side
and Fungas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brooks attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Brooks throws a lazy body kick
and Fungas counters with a three punch combo that has Brooks backing up. Brooks nods at Fungas to acknowledge the strikes.
Brooks throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fungas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fungas lands a nice shot that snaps Brooks's head back.
Brooks slips under a jab.
Brooks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fungas manages to avoid it.
Fungas appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Fungas lands a body shot.
Brooks ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fungas misses with a wild combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toe Fungas 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Brooks shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Brooks throws out a leg kick but Fungas moves out of range and Brooks only half commits.
Fungas let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Brooks lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Fungas has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fungas and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Brooks swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Fungas to counter with a crisp jab.
Fungas checks a low kick from Brooks.
Brooks throws a leg kick
and Fungas counters with a nice body shot.
A head kick by Brooks misses
and Fungas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brooks misses with an uppercut. Fungas saw that one coming.
Brooks looks to land a right hand but Fungas moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks throws a leg kick but Fungas sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Brooks tries to clinch but Fungas is having none of it.
Brooks scores with a leg kick.
Brooks throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fungas throws a shot from downtown. Brooks moves away and avoids it.
Brooks is looking to land body kicks.
Fungas blocks the body kick.
Brooks works the jab nicely.
Fungas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Brooks manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brooks throws a head kick that misses.
Fungas tries a low kick but Brooks avoids it.
Fungas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Brooks keeps the fight on the outside.
Brooks misses with a straight left.
A combination from Brooks does no damage.
Fungas now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Brooks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brooks throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Fungas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brooks slips under a jab.
Brooks throwing a counter right hand but Fungas manages to avoid it.
Brooks closes the distance but Fungas moves to the side
and Fungas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brooks misses with a combination
and Fungas counters with a left to the body.
Nice jab there from Fungas.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brooks rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fungas counters with a right hand to the body.
Brooks throws a head kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Fungas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brooks connects with the punch.
Fungas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Toe Fungas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brooks ducks right into an uppercut from Fungas.
Fungas misses with a looping right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fungas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Brooks.
Fungas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brooks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brooks will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fungas uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Brooks checks the leg kick.
Fungas takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fungas misses with a body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Fungas!
Brooks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fungas throws out a counter right but Brooks avoids it with no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brooks throws a lazy head kick
and Fungas makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Brooks ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Brooks looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Brooks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fungas.
Brooks throws a poor cross that misses
and Fungas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Fungas blocks a jab.
Fungas unleashes a big counter combination but Brooks bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fungas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fungas doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fungas tries to clinch but Brooks is having none of it.
Brooks seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Brooks has Fungas up against the cage in a clinch.
Fungas breaks from the clinch.
Brooks throws a chopping leg kick but Fungas manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Brooks looks to throw a body kick
enabling Fungas to counter with a crisp jab.
Brooks blocks a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Toe Fungas.
I think Fungas has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toe Fungas!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shigeru Otori (ranked 1739 p4p, 1905 weight class) and Patrick Slinger (ranked 197 p4p, 211 weight class). Slinger has chosen Hail Mary as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 8 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Shigeru Otori!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Patrick Slinger!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Phil Schofield and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slinger fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Otori swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Otori throws a body shot but no joy.
Slinger tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Slinger fails with a takedown attempt.
Otori is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Otori scores with a nice body kick.
Slinger shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Otori counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Shigeru Otori has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Slinger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Otori misses with a wild body shot.
Patrick Slinger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slinger takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Otori scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Otori throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Otori fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Slinger shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Slinger bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Otori just misses with a punch to the body.
Slinger doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Otori counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Otori buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Slinger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Slinger sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
We've been told by Otori's head coaches at Takeda Clan Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Slinger throws a head kick but Otori moves out of range.
Slinger plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Slinger dives in for a single leg takedown but Otori sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Otori misses the body punch
and Slinger counters with a nice double leg into side control. Otori won't be happy with that.
Otori throws Slinger to one side and escapes!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Otori misses with a body kick.
Slinger gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Otori counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Slinger throws a leg kick that misses.
Otori tried to counter with a leg kick but Slinger avoided it.
Slinger shoots in but Otori avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Otori is looking to wear down Slinger with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Slinger throws a sloppy head kick
and Otori counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Slinger fakes the leg kick and cracks Otori in the body.
Slinger dives in and grabs Otori's left leg, looking for a takedown. Otori pushes down on Slinger's head and hops out.
Good leg kick by Otori.
Otori scores with a jab to the body.
Slinger shoots and misses
and Otori counters with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Otori explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Slinger attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Otori quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Slinger throws a front kick aimed at Otori's knee but Otori avoids it well.
It appears Otori was looking to counter with a kick there.
Slinger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Slinger tries for a takedown but Otori sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Slinger goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Otori keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Slinger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Otori.
Slinger is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Slinger throws a head kick that misses.
Slinger changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Otori tries to avoid it but Slinger manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Otori to the ground. Otori escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Slinger throws a lazy body kick
and Otori counters with a good, hard body kick but Slinger shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slinger misses with a head kick.
Otori half committed to a counter leg kick.
Slinger's coach down at Crapollas Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Slinger's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Otori swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
so Slinger counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slinger loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Otori keeping moving, preventing Slinger from controlling successfully.
Slinger throwing strikes from guard but Otori blocks nicely.
Slinger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Slinger throwing strikes from guard but Otori blocks nicely.
Otori keeping moving, preventing Slinger from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shigeru Otori dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Otori displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Slinger.
Otori throwing a counter right hand but Slinger manages to avoid it.
Slinger misses with a takedown attempt - Otori sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Slinger is looking to chop away at Otori's legs.
Otori is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Otori moves out of range as Slinger throws a body kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Slinger finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Otori throws a low kick but Slinger moves out of range easily.
Slinger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Otori is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slinger has a takedown stuffed.
Shigeru Otori has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Slinger.
Otori lands with a slapping head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Otori dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Slinger. That did some damage!
Nice sprawl there from Otori as Slinger shoots in.
Slinger looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Slinger blocks the body kick.
Slinger throws a sloppy head kick
and Otori counters with a head kick.
Slinger takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Slinger scores with a nice body kick.
Slinger shoots in looking for a takedown. Otori tries to sprawl out of it but Slinger keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Otori manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Otori looks to land a combination but Slinger avoids it well.
Slinger drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Otori defends it well.
Slinger turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slinger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Slinger has a takedown stuffed.
Slinger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Otori appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Otori. Those never looked like landing.
Slinger throws a head kick that misses.
As Slinger backs away, Otori returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Otori connects with a body shot that sends Slinger's belly button to the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slinger throws a low kick but it's checked well by Otori.
A head kick misses from Slinger.
Shigeru Otori is winning the standup battle so far.
Otori throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Otori throws a body punch but Slinger moves out of range.
Otori just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Otori lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Slinger tries for a takedown but Otori circles away easily
enabling Otori to counter with a crisp jab.
Otori is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Slinger can do to turn this around?
A looping hook to the body misses from Otori. Slinger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Slinger looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Otori is fending him off so far but Slinger persists. Nope, Otori circles away and we're back to standing.
Slinger chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Otori can pounce on him.
Otori scores with a push kick.
Otori throws a half hearted mid kick.
Otori tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slinger was well out of range. Poor timing from Otori.
Otori avoids the head kick by Slinger.
Otori looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Slinger tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Otori defends well and Slinger ends up having to push Otori into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Slinger fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Otori defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Slinger.
Otori thinks about countering with a head kick.
Slinger scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Otori throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slinger has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Otori.
Otori lands a nice looking kick to the body. Slinger takes a step back to recover.
Slinger shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Slinger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Otori. Slinger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Slinger shoots in and drives through. Otori sprawls well.
Otori throws a big counter combination but Slinger scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Slinger avoids a kick to the body.
Otori dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Slinger. That did some damage!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shigeru Otori dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Slinger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Otori wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Slinger has his takedown stuffed
and Otori counters with a body kick.
Slinger takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Horrible takedown attempt by Slinger or perhaps it was just good defense by Otori, which made it look bad.
Otori swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Slinger throws a head kick that misses
and Otori counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Slinger moves out of range of the body kick.
Otori with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Otori throws a chopping leg kick but Slinger manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A head kick misses from Slinger.
Otori is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Slinger shoots in and drives through. Otori sprawls well.
Otori half committed to a counter leg kick.
Shigeru Otori has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Slinger.
An inside leg kick from Slinger misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Otori misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Otori explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Slinger misses with a low kick.
Otori swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Otori looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shigeru Otori is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A low kick from Slinger misses
and Otori counters with a left to the body.
Slinger shoots in looking for a takedown but Otori manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Slinger's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Otori connects with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Slinger misses.
Slinger throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Otori's waist but Otori gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Slinger off to one side.
Slinger avoids a kick to the body.
Otori throws a nice outside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Otori.
Patrick Slinger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slinger shoots and misses
and Otori counters with a leg kick.
Otori attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Otori throws a body punch but Slinger moves out of range.
Otori misses with a few strikes there.
Otori displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Slinger.
It appears Otori was looking to counter with a kick there.
Slinger shoots for a takedown but Otori saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Slinger throws a sloppy head kick
and Otori counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Otori tests Slinger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Otori throws a quick inside leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Otori blocks the low kick.
Shigeru Otori is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Otori defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Slinger.
Otori throws a half hearted mid kick.
Slinger takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Otori cracks Slinger with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Otori scores with a jab to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Otori.
Slinger will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It looked like Otori was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Slinger.
Otori dips to his left and cracks Slinger with an uppercut!
Slinger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Otori is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Slinger throws a lazy body kick
and Otori counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Slinger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Otori dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Slinger. That did some damage!
Slinger misses with a takedown attempt
and Otori counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Otori connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Otori lands a right hook to the body.
Slinger's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An inside leg kick lands from Otori.
Slinger looks to throw a body kick
and Otori counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Slinger stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Otori.
Slinger throws a solid leg kick but Otori takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Slinger.
Slinger gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Otori counters with a nice body shot.
Slinger shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Otori counters with a thumping low kick.
Otori lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Slinger at a distance.
Slinger darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shigeru Otori showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Otori 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shigeru Otori!
A relieved looking Shigeru Otori thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Patrick Slinger stepped up to the mic, saying 'Congratulations to my opponent. He got the better of me, and deserves all the credit in the world for his hard work. I hope we meet again.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Wilson (ranked 1605 p4p, 2135 weight class) and Brock Hardman (ranked 218 p4p, 285 weight class). Wilson comes to the cage accompanied by Under the knife. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Billy Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Brock Hardman!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardman forces Wilson back against the cage and clinches.
Wilson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wilson jumps into guard, dragging Hardman to the mat.
Wilson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hardman looking to pass the guard.
Wilson is pulling down on Hardman's head. It's preventing any offense from Hardman, at least for the moment.
Wilson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wilson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hardman controls the pace.
Wilson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wilson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hardman defends it easily.
Wilson being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardman decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Wilson, up you get!
Wilson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown but Hardman shows good takedown defense.
Nice takedown defense from Hardman. No joy for Wilson on that attempt.
Hardman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hardman wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Wilson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilson misses with a takedown
and Hardman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wilson fails with a takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hardman! But no joy.
Hardman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wilson.
Despite the aggression on Hardman's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Wilson misses with a takedown
and Hardman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hardman tries a head kick but it misses.
Good work by Wilson as he checks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hardman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wilson somewhat.
Wilson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hardman.
Wilson fails with a takedown attempt.
Wilson avoids a kick to the body.
Wilson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hardman counters with a crisp one two that drops Wilson! Hardman thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Wilson to his feet! Wilson is in big trouble!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilson fails with the takedown.
Hardman moves into the clinch successfully.
Hardman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hardman using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wilson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hardman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hardman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardman tries to sprawl but Wilson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Wilson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hardman has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wilson prevents Hardman from standing back up.
Hardman tries to get to full guard but Wilson has control of the leg.
Hardman pushes Wilson off looking to stand but Wilson dives back in and keeps control.
Wilson is nestled in close to Hardman, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hardman tries to kick Wilson off but Wilson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Wilson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hardman keeps working.
Hardman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wilson.
Hardman is looking to escape.
Wilson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hardman keeps working.
Hardman preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardman is not content to let Wilson control the position.
Wilson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wilson wants to control but Hardman is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilson stops Hardman from getting back to his feet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hardman won't allow Wilson to pass to mount.
Hardman is looking to escape.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wilson has a takedown stuffed.
Wilson wants to clinch.
Wilson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Hardman dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hardman clinches with his opponent.
Hardman is stalling here.
Wilson is trying to pull guard but Hardman has him pressed against the cage.
Hardman gets through Wilson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wilson tries to pull guard but Hardman holds him up against the cage and eventually Wilson drops back down to his feet.
Wilson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hardman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Wilson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilson fails with the takedown.
Hardman drives through and clinches with Wilson against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardman trying to land knees to the body.
Hardman looking to stall.
Hardman can't find room to land a body shot as Wilson controls the action.
Hardman is stalling here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wilson fails to pull guard.
Wilson wants a takedown.
Wilson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hardman prevents it.
Hardman breaks from the clinch.
Wilson dodges the punch combination from Hardman.
Hardman scores with a body shot.
Billy Wilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilson closes the distance and clinches up with Hardman, looking for a takedown. Wilson pushes Hardman against the cage but Hardman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wilson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hardman as he avoids it easily.
Wilson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hardman's waist but Hardman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wilson off to one side.
Wilson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hardman.
Some bone on bone action there as Wilson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wilson misses with a takedown
and Hardman counters with a nice body shot.
Brock Hardman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hardman.
Wilson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hardman counters with a left to the body.
Hardman misses with a head kick.
Wilson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hardman tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Wilson is in Hardman's guard.
Wilson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hardman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hardman wants to stand but Wilson is controlling the position.
Hardman kicks Wilson off and gets to his feet.
Hardman feints and then cracks Wilson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wilson down.
Hardman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little feinted left hand from Wilson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hardman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hardman counters with a stiff right hand.
Hardman misses with a kick to the body.
Hardman throws a right hand that Wilson ducks under and follows up with a left that Wilson also avoids with ease.
Wilson gets a double leg takedown into Hardman's guard.
Wilson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wilson prevents Hardman from getting back to his feet.
Hardman is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Wilson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hardman is keeping the position for now.
Billy Wilson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wilson lands a couple of elbows.
Hardman controlling the position.
Hardman has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Wilson is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Wilson is looking for a takedown.
Wilson managing to block the knees to the body from Hardman.
Wilson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wilson's defenses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilson tries to score a body lock takedown but Hardman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hardman misses with a punch to the body.
Wilson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wilson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Hardman can't fight it off and eventually Wilson manages to take the fight to the floor. Hardman looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hardman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wilson's guard.
Hardman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hardman decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Wilson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hardman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wilson somewhat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Hardman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Hardman clinches.
Wilson wants a takedown but no success here.
Hardman pushes Wilson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wilson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hardman to keep the fight standing.
Wilson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wilson is trying to pull guard but Hardman turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Wilson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hardman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hardman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Hardman. No joy for Wilson on that attempt.
Hardman looks to land a combination but Wilson avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wilson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
An inside leg kick lands from Hardman.
Wilson shoots in and gets a takedown into Hardman's guard.
Wilson with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilson is fighting to break Hardman's control of his arms but Hardman is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson won't allow Hardman to get back to his feet.
Wilson looking to pass the guard.
Hardman wants to stand and escape but Wilson is having none of it.
Hardman controlling Wilson's posture.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hardman is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hardman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wilson is controlling him.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Wilson has a takedown stuffed.
Hardman moves into the clinch.
Brock Hardman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wilson is trying to pull guard but Hardman turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Wilson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hardman pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hardman tries to land a front kick but Wilson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hardman throws a body kick that misses.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hardman sprawls well. Hardman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wilson gets slowly back to his feet.
Hardman walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wilson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wilson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hardman.
Hardman moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Wilson shoots in looking for a takedown but Hardman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wilson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wilson tries for a takedown but Hardman circles away easily
and Hardman counters with a straight right hand.
Hardman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardman misses with a body kick.
Hardman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hardman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hardman as he jumps to the side.
A head kick misses from Hardman.
Brock Hardman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hardman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hardman but Hardman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wilson slips under a jab from Hardman.
Wilson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hardman is fending him off so far but Wilson persists. Nope, Hardman circles away and we're back to standing.
Hardman now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hardman misses with a head kick.
Hardman throws a low kick, looking for Wilson's leg but Wilson calmly moves out of range.
Hardman throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hardman moves into the clinch successfully.
Wilson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hardman is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hardman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wilson can't get the takedown.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hardman.
Wilson is trying to drag Hardman to the mat but Hardman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hardman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wilson or not.
Wilson blocks the elbow strike.
Hardman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wilson fails with a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brock Hardman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hardman 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brock Hardman!
After winning the bout, Brock Hardman thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ranger Alderidge (ranked 698 p4p, 753 weight class) and Corey McGraugh (ranked 92 p4p, 101 weight class). Alderidge kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Portland, Oregon. McGraugh has chosen CROM!!!!! as his entrance music. 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ranger Alderidge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Corey McGraugh!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGraugh throws a lazy right hand but Alderidge sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGraugh looks to land a right hand but Alderidge moved out of range.
McGraugh lands with a nice body punch.
McGraugh avoids the body shot from Alderidge.
McGraugh misses with a takedown attempt
and Alderidge holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
McGraugh can't find room to land a body shot as Alderidge controls the action.
McGraugh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alderidge lands a shot to the body.
Alderidge lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGraugh backwards.
McGraugh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alderidge's elbow.
Alderidge scores with a shot to the side of McGraugh's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGraugh lands a shoulder strike.
McGraugh misses with some punches.
McGraugh looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Alderidge swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGraugh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alderidge lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alderidge cracks McGraugh with a nice body shot.
Alderidge lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alderidge lands a hook that snaps the head of McGraugh backwards.
A short body shot lands from Alderidge as the two fighters clinch.
Alderidge tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGraugh's elbow.
McGraugh misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGraugh tries a body shot but Alderidge blocks it.
Alderidge lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McGraugh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alderidge tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alderidge stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Alderidge is working McGraugh over against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Alderidge as the two fighters clinch.
McGraugh blocks an elbow strike from Alderidge.
McGraugh is trying to pull guard but Alderidge has him pressed against the cage.
Alderidge presses McGraugh against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Alderidge lands a nice shot to the body.
McGraugh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGraugh is looking to break free of the clinch but Alderidge has double underhooks.
Alderidge scores with a hook to the body.
McGraugh tries to work over Alderidge's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGraugh throws a punch but it's blocked by Alderidge.
McGraugh tries to pull guard but Alderidge holds him up against the cage and eventually McGraugh drops back down to his feet.
Ranger Alderidge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corey McGraugh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alderidge scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McGraugh misses with some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alderidge working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Alderidge 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.
Alderidge lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGraugh backwards.
Alderidge goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alderidge lands a body punch.
Alderidge doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGraugh wants to get back to striking at distance but Alderidge won't allow it.
Alderidge softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McGraugh gets through Alderidge's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McGraugh throws a punch but it's blocked by Alderidge.
McGraugh is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McGraugh fails to pull guard.
McGraugh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alderidge using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McGraugh has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McGraugh misses with a body punch.
McGraugh takes an elbow to the forehead.
McGraugh tries a body shot but Alderidge blocks it.
McGraugh tries to pull guard but Alderidge won't allow it.
A body shot lands from Alderidge.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGraugh drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alderidge blocks an uppercut.
McGraugh blocks a body shot from Alderidge.
McGraugh decides to pull guard.
Alderidge trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McGraugh escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Alderidge gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McGraugh is pulling down on Alderidge's head. It's preventing any offense from Alderidge, at least for the moment.
Alderidge content to stall in guard here.
McGraugh is trying to keep Alderidge in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGraugh keeping moving, preventing Alderidge from controlling successfully.
Alderidge's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Alderidge working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Alderidge passes into half guard.
Alderidge slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. McGraugh manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ranger Alderidge dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McGraugh misses with an uppercut
and Alderidge counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGraugh misses with a lunging right hand
and Alderidge counters with a straight right hand.
McGraugh connects with a body shot.
McGraugh cracks Alderidge with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Alderidge moves out of range of the strikes.
McGraugh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alderidge with a jab.
McGraugh rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alderidge connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McGraugh listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McGraugh getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGraugh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alderidge.
Alderidge is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGraugh can do to turn this around?
Alderidge throws a hook to the side of McGraugh's head but McGraugh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGraugh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alderidge manages to avoid it.
McGraugh moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGraugh.
McGraugh misses with the head strike.
McGraugh tries to pull guard but Alderidge holds him up against the cage and eventually McGraugh drops back down to his feet.
Alderidge lands an elbow inside.
McGraugh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alderidge softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Alderidge lands with a left to the head.
Alderidge blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Alderidge.
A short right from Alderidge on the inside.
McGraugh misses with a punch to the body.
McGraugh misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGraugh has a couple of punches blocked by Alderidge.
Alderidge lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alderidge scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGraugh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Alderidge.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alderidge.
Ranger Alderidge has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McGraugh prevents a body shot from Alderidge.
Alderidge lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McGraugh tries to work over Alderidge's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alderidge.
McGraugh can't find room to land a body shot as Alderidge controls the action.
Alderidge lands a right hand that snaps the head of McGraugh backwards.
A head punch on the inside from McGraugh fails to land.
Good body shot from Alderidge.
McGraugh misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alderidge.
McGraugh struggles to land a body shot inside as Alderidge controls his hands.
McGraugh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McGraugh jumps guard but Alderidge turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
McGraugh misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alderidge.
McGraugh tries a body shot but Alderidge blocks it.
Alderidge blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alderidge with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGraugh tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Alderidge just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ranger Alderidge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corey McGraugh.
Alderidge tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McGraugh misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from McGraugh.
McGraugh misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGraugh swings wildly with an uppercut but Alderidge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alderidge doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alderidge creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Alderidge pushes McGraugh back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McGraugh tries to throw a body punch but Alderidge avoids it by throwing McGraugh back against the cage.
McGraugh working aggressively here.
Alderidge digs a right hand into McGraugh's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McGraugh's gas tank.
Alderidge lands with a light punch inside.
Alderidge blocks a body shot from McGraugh.
McGraugh misses with some punches.
McGraugh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alderidge lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGraugh backwards.
Nice body punch from Alderidge - that landed with a thud.
Alderidge misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alderidge lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGraugh backwards.
McGraugh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Alderidge on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGraugh misses with a punch to the body.
Alderidge presses McGraugh against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Alderidge scores with a shot to the side of McGraugh's head.
McGraugh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McGraugh lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Alderidge lands a nice shot to the body.
McGraugh is breathing heavily.
Alderidge lands a right hand that snaps the head of McGraugh backwards.
McGraugh working aggressively here.
McGraugh looking for a takedown.
McGraugh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alderidge comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
 It looks like Corey McGraugh has been cut.
Alderidge landing knees to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice left hand lands by Alderidge.
Nice body punch from McGraugh - that landed with a thud.
McGraugh jumps guard but Alderidge turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Alderidge makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Alderidge scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ranger Alderidge dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Corey McGraugh's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Alderidge closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Alderidge.
Alderidge scores with a shoulder strike.
McGraugh goes for a takedown attempt but Alderidge pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A jab from Alderidge misses.
McGraugh misses with a right hand
and Alderidge counters with a nice body shot.
McGraugh looks to score with a jab to the body but Alderidge is just out of range.
Alderidge throws a body punch but McGraugh moves out of range.
Alderidge ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGraugh moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from McGraugh misses
and Alderidge counters with a low kick, right behind McGraugh 's knee.
Alderidge ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McGraugh checks the leg kick nicely there.
McGraugh tries to counter with a clinch but Alderidge shakes him off and moves away.
Jab from Alderidge.
McGraugh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Alderidge.
McGraugh misses with a lunging right hand
and Alderidge counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McGraugh thinking.
McGraugh misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Alderidge counters with a straight right hand.
Ranger Alderidge is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGraugh looks to score with a jab to the body but Alderidge is just out of range.
Alderidge takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Alderidge walks into a straight right hand from McGraugh.
Alderidge throws a hook but McGraugh blocks it.
Corey McGraugh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGraugh loads up on a big right hand but Alderidge slips the punch.
McGraugh misses with a body shot.
Alderidge swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by McGraugh.
Corey McGraugh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Alderidge finds it's target.
McGraugh takes a swing at Alderidge's ribcage but misses.
Nice cross by McGraugh.
Alderidge punishes McGraugh's body with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGraugh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alderidge throws out the jab.
McGraugh ducks under a wild hook from Alderidge.
McGraugh jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Alderidge paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Alderidge throws an overhand right that lands on McGraugh's shoulder, as McGraugh tries to avoid the shot.
McGraugh is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Alderidge misses with a few strikes there.
McGraugh misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Alderidge counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McGraugh thinking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGraugh loads up on a big right hand but Alderidge slips the punch.
Alderidge wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Alderidge tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGraugh was well out of range. Poor timing from Alderidge.
McGraugh throws a right hand that misses
and Alderidge counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McGraugh misses with a looping left.
Alderidge wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
McGraugh walks into a left hand.
That kick from Alderidge tenderised McGraugh's leg. McGraugh is trying to keep his angry face on.
Alderidge displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGraugh throws out the jab.
Alderidge's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McGraugh connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Alderidge scrambles back to his feet.
McGraugh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alderidge was well out of range. Poor timing from McGraugh.
McGraugh misses with a hook to the body
and Alderidge counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alderidge lands a right hook to the body.
A shot to the body from McGraugh misses
and McGraugh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McGraugh swings away with a body shot that misses
and Alderidge counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alderidge scores with a jab to the head.
McGraugh with a lazy takedown attempt
and Alderidge counters with a right hand to the body.
McGraugh misses with a hook to the body
and Alderidge counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
 McGraugh is rocked!
Alderidge rushes McGraugh and presses him up against the cage.
McGraugh is still on wobbly legs! Can Alderidge finish him?
Alderidge misses with a knee strike.
McGraugh seems to have recovered his senses.
Alderidge throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGraughs head.
McGraugh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alderidge's elbow.
Alderidge pushes McGraugh back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McGraugh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alderidge digs a right hand underneath McGraugh's ribcage. McGraugh let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ranger Alderidge is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McGraugh misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ranger Alderidge showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alderidge 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ranger Alderidge!
Our winner, Ranger Alderidge, 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Xylon Kofel (ranked 130 p4p, 597 weight class) and Kra Hang (ranked 17 p4p, 84 weight class). Hang has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! as his entrance music. Kra Hang is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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 9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Xylon Kofel!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kra Hang!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kofel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kofel with the inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Kofel.
Hang checks the leg kick.
Hang keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hang looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kofel cracks Hang with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice defenses there by Hang.
Hang stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kofel moves away.
Xylon Kofel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kofel throws a leg kick that misses.
Hang looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kofel.
Hang 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.
Kofel tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hang is able to avoid easily.
Kofel scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hang looks to land a right hand but Kofel moved out of range.
Kofel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kofel throws the left hand but Hang avoids the punch easily.
Hang wants to clinch.
Hang ducks under a wild hook from Kofel.
A leg kick checked by Hang.
Nice shot lands for Hang.
Kofel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kofel 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.
Hang scores with a shot to the body.
Hang ducks under a wild hook from Kofel.
Hang tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kofel counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hang throws a right hand that misses
and Kofel counters with a stiff right hand.
Kofel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kofel keeps the fight on the outside.
An inside leg kick from Kofel misses.
Hang scores with a sloppy right hand. Kofel should have avoided that one.
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!
Hang moves out of range as Kofel strikes.
Hang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kofel throws a lazy right hand but Hang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kofel throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hang gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kofel missing with a left hand there. Hang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kofel connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hang's hands.
Kofel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hang. That did some damage!
Good leg kick by Kofel.
Kofel throws a jab but it's blocked by Hang.
Kofel bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hang fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hang staying out of range there.
Kofel smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kofel with the inside leg kick.
Hang pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kofel looks to throw the jab but Hang is out of range.
Kofel loads up on a big right hand but Hang slips the punch.
Hang swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kofel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hang was well out of range. Poor timing from Kofel.
A jab from Kofel misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hang! But no joy.
A low kick lands for Kofel.
Hang fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kofel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hang looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kofel. Hang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hang is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kofel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hang misses with a lunging right hand
and Kofel counters with a straight right hand.
A combination from Hang does no damage.
Kofel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kofel takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hang thows a leg kick but Kofel checks it
letting Kofel counter with a right hand.
Kofel catches Hang with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hang lands with a cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Xylon Kofel dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hang walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A telegraphed right hand from Kofel misses the target.
Kofel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hang moves out of range of the strikes.
Kofel moves out of range as Hang strikes.
Kofel throws a jab but it's blocked by Hang.
Kofel pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hang is out of range and Kofel settles back down.
Kofel lands with a cross.
Good standup being displayed there by Kofel as he connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Kofel. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kofel.
Kofel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hang's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hang looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hang checks a leg kick.
Kofel throws a shot from downtown. Hang moves away and avoids it.
Hang swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hang takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kofel misses with a looping right.
Hang takes a swing at Kofel's ribcage but misses.
Kofel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hang throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kofel counters with a nice uppercut.
Hang tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hang gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kofel has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kofel there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kofel shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kofel throws a front kick aimed at Hang's knee but Hang avoids it well.
Kofel swings widly with a right hand
and Hang counters with a thumping low kick.
Hang misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kofel connects with a leg kick.
Kofel throws a lazy right hand but Hang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hang misses with a hook.
Kofel cracks Hang with a good jab.
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!
Kofel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Good leg kick by Kofel.
Hang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kofel.
Hang checks a leg kick.
Kofel throws a leg kick
and Hang counters with a three punch combo that has Kofel backing up. Kofel nods at Hang to acknowledge the strikes.
Hang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kofel throws the left hand but Hang avoids the punch easily.
Hang thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hang takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kofel takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hang throws a jab but it's blocked by Kofel.
Kofel scores with the left hand. Hang knows he should have avoided that one.
Hang misses with a hook
enabling Kofel to counter with a crisp jab.
Hang is looking to clinch.
Good exchange - Kofel coming out on top.
Kofel connects with a leg kick.
Hang tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hang blocks a low kick nicely.
Hang wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hang throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kofel.
Kofel works Hang's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kofel misses with a straight left.
Hang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kofel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kofel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hang can do to turn this around?
Hang takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kofel. That's going to slow Hang down.
Hang slips under a jab from Kofel.
Kofel throws a shot from downtown. Hang moves away and avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hang! But no joy.
Kofel throws an overhand right that lands on Hang's shoulder, as Hang tries to avoid the shot.
Nice cross by Kofel.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Xylon Kofel dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hang closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kofel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kofel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hang.
A low kick from Kofel misses
and Hang counters with an inside leg kick.
Hang wants to clinch.
Hang chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kofel throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hang stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kofel.
Xylon Kofel is winning the standup battle so far.
Hang takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kofel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hang counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kofel thinking.
A low kick from Kofel is predictable there
and Hang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kofel throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hang counters with an outside leg kick.
Hang checks a low kick from Kofel.
Hang was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kofel is looking to slow Hang down with leg kicks.
Hang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kofel looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hang throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kofel tests Hang's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That kick from Hang tenderised Kofel's leg. Kofel is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hang gets a clinch.
Kofel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hang takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hang fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kofel.
Hang tries to clinch but Kofel is having none of it.
Kofel throws a leg kick but Hang checks it.
Kofel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kofel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hang has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hang misses with a leg kick
and Kofel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hang checks a leg kick.
Kofel jabs Hang right on the nose. Hang blinks but takes it well.
Kofel clobbers Hang with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A big right from Kofel misses.
Kofel connects with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kofel throws a lazy uppercut
and Hang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hang 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.
Hang throws a body kick that misses.
Hang takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kofel thumps Hang with a low kick.
Kofel scores with a leg kick.
Kofel connects with a jab.
Hang misses with a right hand
and Kofel counters with a nice leg kick.
Hang misses with a looping left.
Hang getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kofel throws a front kick aimed at Hang's knee but Hang avoids it well.
Hang misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kofel throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Hang on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kofel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hang has Kofel up against the cage in a clinch.
Kofel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hang attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kofel connects with an inside leg kick.
Kofel fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hang on the side of the head.
Kofel is looking to slow Hang down with leg kicks.
Hang throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kofel.
Hang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hang walks into a straight right hand from Kofel.
Kofel looks to throw the jab but Hang is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Xylon Kofel did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kofel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kofel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hang. That did some damage!
Kofel swats away the attempt to clinch by Hang.
Kofel cracks Hang with an open hand slap.
Hang throws out a loose jab but Kofel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hang darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Hang. Beautiful body shot.
Good work by Hang as he checks the leg kick.
Hang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big left from Kofel misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hang throws a body shot but no joy.
Hang just misses with a punch to the body.
Kofel darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kofel misses with a low kick.
Kofel's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hang connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kofel scrambles back to his feet.
Kofel misses with an uppercut.
Hang feints a counter leg kick.
Hang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kofel throws out the jab.
Hang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kofel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hang only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kofel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A jab lands there for Kofel.
Kofel throws a chopping leg kick but Hang manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kofel attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kofel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kofel dips to his left and cracks Hang with an uppercut!
Hang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hang is looking to score with low kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kofel tests Hang's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hang throws a head kick that misses.
Hang throws a head kick but Kofel moves out of range.
Kofel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kofel throws a lazy uppercut
and Hang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kofel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hang tries a head kick but it misses.
Hang misses the jab.
Hang moves out of range of the strikes.
Hang takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kofel takes one on the button.
Hang fails to land with a series of punches.
A big right from Kofel misses.
Hang loads up on a big right hand but Kofel slips the punch.
Kofel on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hang checks a low kick from Kofel.
Hang rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kofel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kofel scores with a punch to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kofel looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hang closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hang takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hang misses with a right hand
and Kofel counters with an outside leg kick.
Kofel scores with a jab. Hang acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kofel lands with a hook. Hang tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kofel throws a looping overhand right but Hang ducks down to avoid it.
Kofel misses with a straight left.
Kofel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kofel takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hang clinches up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Xylon Kofel had his way with Kra Hang in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A swing and a miss from Hang.
Kra Hang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kofel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kofel throws a hook but Hang blocks it.
Decent striking displayed by Hang there.
Hang tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kofel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kofel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hang doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kofel scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kofel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kofel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kofel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A low kick lands for Kofel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kofel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hang moves away.
Jab, jab by Hang - just one landing.
Kofel scores with a jab.
Kofel connects with a jab.
A jab lands there for Kofel.
Kofel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kofel scoring well with a low kick there.
Hang has Kofel up against the cage in a clinch.
Kofel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kofel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kofel manages to break the clinch.
Hang fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Kofel misses its intended target.
Hang looks like he wants to counter punch here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kofel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kofel moves away from the strike by Hang.
Hang misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hang tries to clinch up but Kofel circles away and keeps his distance.
Hang throws out a leg kick but Kofel moves out of range and Hang only half commits.
Hang misses with a looping left.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kofel.
Hang throws a big shot that misses.
Hang throws a wild body kick that Kofel sees coming a mile off.
Kofel lands a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kofel jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Some wild striking there from Hang.
Hang throws a low kick, looking for Kofel's leg but Kofel calmly moves out of range.
Kofel cracks Hang with a right hand to the side of the head.
Xylon Kofel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kofel misses with a left hand
and Hang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kofel throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A low kick lands for Kofel.
Kofel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hang.
Hang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Hang.
Kofel scoring well with a low kick there.
A slow jab from Kofel misses its intended target.
Kofel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kofel thumps Hang with a low kick.
Kofel feints and then cracks Hang's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hang down.
Kofel connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kofel works the jab nicely.
Hang takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kofel gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xylon Kofel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kofel, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 50:45
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 50:45
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xylon Kofel!
Xylon Kofel retains his lightweight title!
Xylon Kofel decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles Tucker (ranked 233 p4p, 336 weight class) and Seppo Ilmarinen (ranked 36 p4p, 52 weight class). Tucker comes to the cage accompanied by Faith of The Heart. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charles Tucker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Seppo Ilmarinen!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Phil Schofield and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ilmarinen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tucker throws a lazy uppercut
and Ilmarinen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ilmarinen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ilmarinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Tucker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ilmarinen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ilmarinen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ilmarinen throws a big right hand that misses.
Tucker keeping moving, preventing Ilmarinen from controlling successfully.
Tucker seems keen to control Ilmarinen's posture.
Tucker is trying to control the position but Ilmarinen postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ilmarinen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Ilmarinen working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Ilmarinen is looking to take a break and control but Tucker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ilmarinen cracks Tucker with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The ground and pound from Ilmarinen seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Ilmarinen cracks Tucker with a big right hand but Tucker just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Tucker is trying to escape the position but Ilmarinen is controlling the position.
Ilmarinen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tucker parries the strikes from Ilmarinen easily there. Ilmarinen is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Tucker to escape.
The strikes coming from Ilmarinen are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Sloppy strikes there by Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen grinds an elbow into Tucker's temple.
Ilmarinen landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Ilmarinen wants to control but Tucker is keeping him busy.
Ilmarinen working away.
Tucker is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ilmarinen connects with a decent elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tucker is trying to control Ilmarinen's posture but Ilmarinen avoids it.
Ilmarinen cracks Tucker with a big right hand but Tucker just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Ilmarinen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tucker keeps working.
Ilmarinen controlling the position from side mount.
Ilmarinen advances to full mount.
Ilmarinen cracks Tucker with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Ilmarinen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tucker is bucking up trying to escape but Ilmarinen cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Tucker is looking to improve his position but Ilmarinen isn't that keen on the idea.
Tucker wants to control but Ilmarinen is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ilmarinen raining down hammerfists from mount.
Tucker wants to hold on but Ilmarinen pushes him away.
Ilmarinen putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Tucker is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tucker is squirming around, avoiding Ilmarinen's attempts to control the action.
Ilmarinen has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Tucker's face.
Ilmarinen is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Tucker can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Ilmarinen swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Tucker is now in Ilmarinen's guard. A big mistake from Ilmarinen there, giving up the dominant position!
Tucker sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ilmarinen's guard.
Tucker escapes and gets back to his feet.
Tucker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ilmarinen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tucker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tucker throws a sloppy body shot
and Ilmarinen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tucker!
Tucker sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ilmarinen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ilmarinen is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Tucker as he works his way to full guard.
Ilmarinen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tucker's head.
Ilmarinen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ilmarinen looking to sit in guard and control but Tucker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Seppo Ilmarinen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tucker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ilmarinen with the counter takedown but Tucker avoids it easily.
Tucker swings for the body but Ilmarinen moves out of range.
Tucker misses with a wild body shot.
Ilmarinen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tucker missing with a left hand there. Ilmarinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tucker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ilmarinen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen wants to pass the guard but Tucker is keeping the position.
Tucker keeping moving, preventing Ilmarinen from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ilmarinen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ilmarinen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ilmarinen trying to move into half guard but instead Tucker has managed to sweep!
Tucker controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ilmarinen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ilmarinen has his foot on Tucker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tucker works his way back into a safe position though.
Tucker advances position into side control!
You can see the frustration on Ilmarinen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ilmarinen manages to get back to half guard.
Ilmarinen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tucker is trying to control the action in half guard but Ilmarinen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tucker is thwarting Ilmarinen's attempts to control the position.
Tucker trying to pass the guard but Ilmarinen defending well.
Tucker trying to control the pace.
Ilmarinen wants to improve his position but Tucker is controlling well.
Ilmarinen is looking to control Tucker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ilmarinen avoid being mounted?
Ilmarinen keeping hold of Tucker's head, controlling as best he can.
Ilmarinen wants to improve his position but Tucker is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tucker trying to control the pace.
Ilmarinen tries to roll over but Tucker keeps him under control.
Tucker controlling the action here.
Ilmarinen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Seppo Ilmarinen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tucker trying to control the position from guard on top but Ilmarinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tucker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ilmarinen is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ilmarinen looking for a sweep. Not yet Ilmarinen, not yet.
Ilmarinen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ilmarinen keeping moving, preventing Tucker from controlling successfully.
Tucker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ilmarinen working a defensive guard here.
Ilmarinen is looking for a triangle but Tucker pushes his legs off easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tucker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ilmarinen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Tucker wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Seppo Ilmarinen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Tucker darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tucker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tucker just misses with a punch to the body.
Ilmarinen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
No joy there for Tucker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ilmarinen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tucker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ilmarinen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tucker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ilmarinen circles away quickly and effectively.
Tucker works Ilmarinen's body with a nice hook.
Tucker is looking to wear down Ilmarinen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tucker lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tucker swings widly with a right hand
and Ilmarinen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tucker keeping moving, preventing Ilmarinen from controlling successfully.
Tucker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tucker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ilmarinen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ilmarinen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tucker is looking for a sweep. Ilmarinen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tucker trying to control but Ilmarinen postures up.
Tucker manages to get to full guard.
Charles Tucker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ilmarinen advances position into side control!
Ilmarinen connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Tucker some visible discomfort.
Tucker is not content to let Ilmarinen control the position.
Ilmarinen in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Tucker is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Seppo Ilmarinen!
During a confident post fight interview, Seppo Ilmarinen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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