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SMASH:Kowalkiewicz vs Menezes PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andre Hackl (ranked 2164 p4p, 2511 weight class) and Shaun Brownie (ranked 295 p4p, 343 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andre Hackl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shaun Brownie!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Ben Hemmingworth and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hackl looks to land a right hand but Brownie moved out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Hackl.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Brownie checks a leg kick.
Hackl gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hackl takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hackl will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hackl cracks Brownie with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hackl changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hackl thows a leg kick but Brownie checks it
and Brownie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A combination from Brownie does no damage.
Hackl swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Brownie punishes Hackl's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hackl feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Brownies jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hackl misses with a hook. Brownie ducked under it nicely.
Brownie will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brownie moves to clinch but Hackl breaks away
and Hackl counters with a nice uppercut.
Brownie paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Hackl misses the target.
Brownie looks to throw the jab but Hackl is out of range.
We've been told by Hackl's head coaches at Bronk´s GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hackl misses the jab.
Brownie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hackl was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brownie misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brownie connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A big left from Brownie misses.
Brownie takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hackl throws a predictable looking body shot
and Brownie counters with a left to the body.
Brownie drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Brownie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Brownie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Brownie throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Brownie seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brownie tries to score with some ground and pound. Hackl controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Brownie working the ground and pound from side control.
Brownie wants to control but Hackl is keeping him busy.
Hackl is looking to regain half guard here but Brownie keeps moving and retains side control.
Brownie postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Hackl taking a bit of punishment here - Brownie scoring with strikes.
Hackl takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Hackl is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The strikes coming from Brownie are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Brownie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brownie trying to control the action but Hackl is working from the bottom.
Hackl taking punishment in the form of punches.
Brownie lands a few punches from side control.
Brownie is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Brownie misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Brownie controlling the position from side mount.
Sloppy strikes there by Brownie.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Brownie cracks Hackl with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Brownie scores with punches from side control.
Hackl is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Brownie is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Brownie sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hackl on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hackl tries to get out of the position.
Brownie scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Brownie postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hackl looks a forlorn figure.
Brownie prevents Hackl from getting the reversal.
Hackl takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
 Hackl is rocked!
Hackl knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brownie on the ground.
Brownie cracks Hackl with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shaun Brownie!
Shaun Brownie decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Slash Shredder (ranked 775 p4p, 1370 weight class) and Kaoru Nagashima (ranked 82 p4p, 141 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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 13 - 10 - 2, fighting out of London, Slash Shredder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kaoru Nagashima!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Francis DeMontford and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nagashima ducks under a wild hook from Shredder.
Shredder sets himself, and Nagashima steps forward looking for the clinch! Shredder avoids it this time.
Shredder throws a body shot but no joy.
Nagashima tries to counter with a clinch but Shredder shakes him off and moves away.
Nagashima has a takedown stuffed.
Shredder dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shredder connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nagashima. Nagashima circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Shredder swings for the body but Nagashima moves out of range.
Nagashima avoids the body shot from Shredder.
Nagashima wants to counter the offense by Shredder and move into the clinch position.
Shredder scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nagashima doesn't seem bothered though.
Shredder loads up on a big right hand but Nagashima slips the punch.
Shredder misses with a hook. Nagashima ducked under it nicely.
Nagashima feints the counter takedown.
Nagashima has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shredder connects with a right hand. Nagashima shakes it off.
Nagashima uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shredder.
Shredder ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shredder comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nagashima takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagashima tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shredder swivels and escapes.
Shredder scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice takedown defense from Shredder. No joy for Nagashima on that attempt.
Slash Shredder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaoru Nagashima.
Shredder scores with a nice strike.
Nagashima slips a jab from Shredder.
Shredder misses with a hook.
And Nagashima tries to counter it with a takedown but Shredder pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Shredder has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Deathsquad in the buildup to the fight.
Nagashima avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shredder throws a good cross that connects.
Nagashima tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shredder defends well and Nagashima ends up having to push Shredder into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nagashima slips under a jab.
Shredder throws a looping overhand right but Nagashima ducks down to avoid it.
Shredder misses the shot to the body.
Shredder fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shredder scores with a decent looking hook.
Shredder misses with a hook. Nagashima ducked under it nicely.
Shredder lands a glancing blow to the side of Nagashima's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nagashima slips a straight right by Shredder.
Shredder misses the shot to the body.
Nagashima with the counter takedown but Shredder avoids it easily.
Nagashima shoots in but no luck this time.
Shredder connects with the punch.
Shredder misses with a looping left.
Shredder lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Shredder just misses with a punch to the body.
Shredder is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Shredder misses with a wild body shot.
Nagashima steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Shredder.
Slash Shredder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nagashima takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shredder swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nagashima counters by moving into the clinch.
Shredder throws a punch but it's blocked by Nagashima.
Shredder misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nagashima tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shredder smiles and moves away.
Shredder swings widly with a right hand
and Nagashima counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shredder lands a jab to Nagashima's midsection.
Shredder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nagashima manages to avoid it.
Nagashima is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shredder scores with a hook to the body. Nagashima takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shredder looks to land a right hand but Nagashima moved out of range.
Shredder cracks Nagashima with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nagashima moves out of range as Shredder strikes.
Nagashima slips a straight right by Shredder.
Nagashima takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A swing and a miss from Shredder.
Nagashima changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Shredder misses with a straight right.
Shredder works Nagashima's body with a nice hook.
Nagashima shoots in for a takedown but Shredder shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nagashima looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nagashima takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shredder throws a big shot that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nagashima keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shredder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nagashima.
Shredder scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shredder misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shredder misses with a left hand
and Nagashima counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Nagashima sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shredder defending well though.
Nagashima missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Shredder avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nagashima.
Nagashima takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Shredder on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nagashima not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nagashima thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Shredder is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nagashima scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shredder blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nagashima.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Slash Shredder dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Shredder rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nagashima counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nagashima.
Shredder lands with a right to the head.
Nagashima jumps guard but Shredder turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nagashima drags the fight down to the ground.
Nagashima thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Nagashima will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Nagashima is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nagashima throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Nagashima is striking off his back. Shredder thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Nagashima throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagashima is looking for a sweep. Shredder is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nagashima missing with punches from the bottom.
Nagashima with the active half guard here but Shredder passes nicely into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagashima is looking to regain half guard here but Shredder keeps moving and retains side control.
Nagashima regains half guard.
Nagashima looking for submissions off his back.
Kaoru Nagashima has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nagashima looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nagashima strikes from the bottom but Shredder passes into mount!
Nagashima is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shredder wants to stand but Nagashima is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Nagashima can't escape the position.
Nagashima srikes from the bottom but he's lost position and has given up his back.
Nagashima can't escape the position.
Nagashima tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Shredder is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Slash Shredder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shredder fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shredder ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Shredder throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And Nagashima tries to counter it with a takedown but Shredder pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Shredder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nagashima can do to turn this around?
Shredder fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nagashima on the side of the head.
Nagashima tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shredder defends well and Nagashima ends up having to push Shredder into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Shredder scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shredder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nagashima.
Nagashima feints the counter takedown.
Nagashima moves out of range as Shredder strikes.
Nagashima needs to keep his hands up - Shredder had a free shot at his head there.
Nice cross by Shredder.
Nagashima slips under a jab.
A jab from Shredder does it's job there.
Shredder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nagashima.
Nagashima with the counter takedown but Shredder avoids it easily.
A jab from Shredder finds it's way through Nagashima's defenses.
Shredder stuffs the takedown.
Slash Shredder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaoru Nagashima.
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!
Shredder looks to score with a jab to the body but Nagashima is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shredder throws a body punch but Nagashima moves out of range.
Shredder lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nagashima at a distance.
Nagashima fails to land the takedown.
Shredder thuds a left hand into Nagashima's body.
Nagashima avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nagashima steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Shredder.
Nagashima ducks right into an uppercut from Shredder.
Nagashima will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shredder is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nagashima.
Shredder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shredder. Nagashima does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nagashima drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shredder defends it well.
Shredder cracks Nagashima with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nagashima keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shredder.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Slash Shredder dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Nagashima takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nagashima shoots for a double leg takedown but Shredder sprawls well. He's pushed Nagashima's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nagashima shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shredder pinned against the cage. Shredder gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Shredder scores with the left hand. Nagashima knows he should have avoided that one.
Nagashima uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shredder.
Nagashima tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nagashima tries for a takedown but Shredder sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Shredder misses the target.
Slash Shredder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaoru Nagashima.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shredder lands a glancing blow to the side of Nagashima's head.
Shredder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nagashima takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shredder rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nagashima counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Nagashima takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nagashima working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shredder utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nagashima throwing strikes from guard but Shredder blocks nicely.
Nagashima throws a big elbow that misses.
Nagashima postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Shredder utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nagashima throwing strikes from guard but Shredder blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nagashima accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nagashima throws a big right hand that misses.
Shredder avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nagashima in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nagashima lands a couple of digs.
Slash Shredder is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagashima stands up over Shredder, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Shredder avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nagashima is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nagashima has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nagashima distracts Shredder with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Shredder avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nagashima won't allow Shredder to get back to his feet.
Nagashima missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nagashima throws a strike but Shredder rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Nagashima is striking from the bottom but Shredder uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Nagashima punching from the bottom.
Nagashima punching from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagashima is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shredder pulls his head out easily.
Nagashima throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Nagashima throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Nagashima wants to get back to full guard.
Nagashima punching from the bottom.
Nagashima misses with some strikes from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Nagashima missing with punches from the bottom.
Nagashima looking for submissions off his back.
Nagashima punching from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Shredder loads up on a big right hand but Nagashima slips the punch.
Shredder paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Shredder cracks Nagashima with a good jab.
Shredder misses with a wild body shot.
Nagashima fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice cross by Shredder.
Shredder paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A decent looking cross lands there for Shredder.
Jab from Shredder.
Kaoru Nagashima has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shredder lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Slash Shredder showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shredder, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slash Shredder!
The defeated Kaoru Nagashima had this to say: 'I meditated on the mountain but my understanding was off, Akirono has left me this day, I will return stronger and aligned'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nils Ragnaar (ranked 1033 p4p, 616 weight class) and Aboubacar Mandiang (ranked 148 p4p, 93 weight class). Ragnaar kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Mustasch - The Wave. Mandiang has chosen Oliver Twist as his entrance music. 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Nils Ragnaar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Aboubacar Mandiang!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Chris Dean and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mandiang misses with a hook.
Ragnaar pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mandiang back to the cage. Ragnaar follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Mandiang connects with a leg kick.
Ragnaar throws a leg kick that misses.
Ragnaar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ragnaar staying out of range there.
Ragnaar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mandiang is looking to slow Ragnaar down with leg kicks.
Ragnaar cracks Mandiang with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ragnaar connects with a solid leg kick.
A big right from Ragnaar misses.
Mandiang looks to land a left hand but Ragnaar moved out of range nicely.
Ragnaar lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mandiang at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mandiang looks to land a right hand but Ragnaar moved out of range.
Mandiang throws a push kick but Ragnaar slaps the foot to one side.
Ragnaar ducks under a wild hook from Mandiang.
Ragnaar drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ragnaar gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mandiang throws a head kick but Ragnaar moves out of range.
Mandiang walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mandiang checks a leg kick nicely.
Mandiang swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mandiang takes a swing at Ragnaar's ribcage but misses.
Ragnaar missing with a left hand there. Mandiang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ragnaar lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mandiang throws a body kick that misses.
Mandiang fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ragnaar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ragnaar throws a push kick but Mandiang slaps the foot to one side.
Mandiang throws a shot from downtown. Ragnaar moves away and avoids it.
Mandiang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ragnaar manages to avoid it.
Ragnaar misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mandiang throws a counter combo.
Ragnaar fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mandiang checks it well.
Ragnaar throws a low kick but Mandiang moves out of range easily.
Ragnaar throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A punch combination from Ragnaar misses.
Mandiang flicks out a counter leg kick but Ragnaar steps away.
Mandiang throws a hook to the side of Ragnaar's head but Ragnaar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ragnaar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ragnaar tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ragnaar on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mandiang looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mandiang slips under a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mandiang throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mandiang throws a hook but Ragnaar blocks it.
Ragnaar appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ragnaar fakes the leg kick and cracks Mandiang in the body.
Mandiang loads up on a big right hand but Ragnaar slips the punch.
Mandiang moves forwards but Ragnaar connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mandiang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mandiang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ragnaar.
Mandiang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mandiang gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Ragnaar to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Ragnaar misses.
Mandiang scores with a head kick.
Ragnaar throws the kick towards the body but Mandiang avoids it.
Ragnaar misses with a straight left.
Ragnaar throws an overhand right that lands on Mandiang's shoulder, as Mandiang tries to avoid the shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Mandiang misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mandiang throws a solid leg kick but Ragnaar takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mandiang.
Ragnaar on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A telegraphed right hand from Ragnaar misses the target.
Ragnaar thuds his right hand into Mandiang's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
An inside leg kick lands from Ragnaar.
Mandiang throws a chopping leg kick but Ragnaar manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mandiang blocks a low kick nicely.
Mandiang throws out a counter right but Ragnaar avoids it with no problem.
Ragnaar lands with a right hand.
Ragnaar chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mandiang can pounce on him.
Mandiang missing with a left hand there. Ragnaar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mandiang scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ragnaar throws a body shot but no joy.
Mandiang scores with a jab to the body.
Ragnaar throws a jab when Mandiang was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Mandiang on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mandiang fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ragnaar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ragnaar throws a body punch but Mandiang moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mandiang lands with a hook. Ragnaar tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ragnaar turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ragnaar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mandiang.
Mandiang lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ragnaar's sensitive parts.
Ragnaar misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mandiang will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ragnaar takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ragnaar lands an overhand right.
Ragnaar throws a looping overhand right but Mandiang ducks down to avoid it.
Mandiang stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Good standup being displayed there by Ragnaar as he connects with a hook.
Good shot there by Mandiang.
Ragnaar throws a front kick aimed at Mandiang's knee but Mandiang avoids it well.
Ragnaar misses with a kick to the body
and Mandiang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ragnaar misses with a kick to the body.
Mandiang counters with a body kick.
Mandiang attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A telegraphed right hand from Mandiang misses the target.
A head kick misses from Mandiang.
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 Nils Ragnaar will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ragnaar swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mandiang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ragnaar manages to avoid it.
Ragnaar slips under a jab.
Ragnaar misses with a low kick.
Mandiang lands with a kick to the temple. Ragnaar shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A shot to the body from Mandiang misses
and Mandiang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mandiang feints and then cracks Ragnaar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ragnaar down.
Ragnaar is looking to slow Mandiang down with leg kicks.
Ragnaar throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Mandiang counter with a right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mandiang.
Ragnaar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mandiang.
Mandiang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mandiang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mandiang comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mandiang misses with a hook to the body
and Mandiang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Mandiang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ragnaar.
Mandiang throws a nice outside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mandiang. Ragnaar does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mandiang throws a lazy right hand but Ragnaar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ragnaar tried to score with a low kick but Mandiang checks it.
Mandiang drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ragnaar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ragnaar lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mandiang's sensitive parts.
Mandiang with the inside leg kick.
Ragnaar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mandiang moves away.
Mandiang steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Ragnaar misses with a kick to the body.
Ragnaar tries a low kick but Mandiang avoids it.
Ragnaar throws out a leg kick but Mandiang moves out of range and Ragnaar only half commits.
Decent striking displayed by Ragnaar there.
Ragnaar misses with a head kick.
Mandiang ducks under a wild hook from Ragnaar.
Mandiang swinging wildly here.
Ragnaar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mandiang.
Ragnaar is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mandiang stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ragnaar.
Mandiang takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Mandiang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ragnaar manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ragnaar moves out of range as Mandiang throws a body kick.
Mandiang tries a head kick but it misses.
Mandiang takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ragnaar swings for the body but Mandiang moves out of range.
Ragnaar swings for the body but Mandiang moves out of range.
Ragnaar thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mandiang if he has to take too many more of those.
Nils Ragnaar is winning the standup battle so far.
Mandiang with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jab from Mandiang.
Mandiang misses with an uppercut.
Mandiang slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ragnaar throws a lazy right hand but Mandiang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ragnaar with a jab.
Ragnaar lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ragnaar moves out of range as Mandiang strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mandiang throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ragnaar is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mandiang scores with a jab to the head.
Ragnaar looks to land a left hand but Mandiang moved out of range nicely.
Mandiang tries to move into range but Ragnaar moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ragnaar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ragnaar stuns Mandiang with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mandiang throws a leg kick but Ragnaar moved away.
Mandiang misses with a looping right.
Ragnaar fails to land with a series of punches.
Ragnaar wants to land a leg kick but Mandiang is out of range.
Ragnaar misses with a head kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ragnaar. Mandiang shrugs it off though.
Ragnaar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ragnaar throws a low kick but Mandiang moves out of range easily.
Mandiang only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ragnaar misses with a body kick.
Ragnaar misses with a jab to the body
and Mandiang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mandiang jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ragnaar fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mandiang is out of range.
A clash of legs there as Ragnaar blocks the low kick.
Mandiang walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mandiang steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ragnaar. That one must have hurt.
Ragnaar tries a head kick but it misses.
Mandiang throws the left hand but Ragnaar avoids the punch easily.
Ragnaar is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mandiang.
Ragnaar scores with a leg kick.
Mandiang connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mandiang throws a hook but Ragnaar blocks it.
Ragnaar scores with a nice strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ragnaar scores with a leg kick.
Ragnaar tries to score with a low kick but Mandiang moves his leg out of the way.
Mandiang digs a good hook to Ragnaar's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Nils Ragnaar will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Mandiang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mandiang moves out of range of the leg kick from Ragnaar.
Mandiang misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mandiang looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mandiang with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ragnaar to score with a decent uppercut.
Mandiang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ragnaar.
Mandiang avoids a kick to the body.
Mandiang swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ragnaar sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ragnaar avoids the body shot from Mandiang.
Mandiang misses the shot to the body.
Mandiang takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
 It looks like Aboubacar Mandiang has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnaar throws a head kick that misses.
Ragnaar throws the kick towards the body but Mandiang avoids it.
Mandiang doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ragnaar looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ragnaar throws a front kick aimed at Mandiang's knee but Mandiang avoids it well.
Ragnaar misses with a leg kick
and Mandiang counters with a one-two to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A chopping leg kick lands by Ragnaar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnaar looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That kick from Mandiang tenderised Ragnaar's leg. Ragnaar is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mandiang slips a straight right by Ragnaar.
Ragnaar lands a nice looking body shot.
Mandiang misses with a straight right.
Mandiang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mandiang takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mandiang slips under a jab from Ragnaar.
Ragnaar misses with a looping right.
Mandiang swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ragnaar tries to land a body kick
and Mandiang counters with a right hand to the body.
Mandiang avoids a kick to the body.
Ragnaar on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ragnaar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ragnaar takes one on the button.
Ragnaar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mandiang.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mandiang lands a jab.
Mandiang checks a low kick from Ragnaar.
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!
Ragnaar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mandiang.
Mandiang throws a lazy right hand but Ragnaar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mandiang keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ragnaar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mandiang 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 Ragnaar has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ragnaar and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mandiang blocks a head kick by Ragnaar.
Ragnaar throws a leg kick which misses Mandiang's front leg but catches the back leg as Mandiang tries to avoid it.
Mandiang motions for Ragnaar to come forward. Mandiang throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ragnaar pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mandiang scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ragnaar.
Mandiang looks to land a left hand but Ragnaar moved out of range nicely.
Mandiang moves out of range as Ragnaar strikes.
Mandiang misses with a looping right.
Ragnaar appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mandiang throws a hook but Ragnaar avoids it easily.
Mandiang feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ragnaars jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mandiang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ragnaar throws a leg kick that misses.
A big right from Ragnaar misses.
Mandiang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ragnaar just misses with a punch to the body.
Ragnaar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mandiang.
Ragnaar is looking to chop away at Mandiang's legs.
Ragnaar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ragnaar buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A left lands for Mandiang.
Ragnaar misses with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mandiang.
Mandiang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ragnaar.
A counter left hand to the body from Ragnaar misses its target.
Mandiang has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ragnaar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mandiang swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mandiang misses with an uppercut
and Ragnaar counters with a stiff right hand.
Mandiang throws a head kick that misses
and Ragnaar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mandiang throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ragnaar.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ragnaar throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Mandiang to counter with a crisp jab.
Ragnaar throws a big shot that misses.
No joy there for Ragnaar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ragnaar on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mandiang throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ragnaar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mandiang throws a looping overhand right but Ragnaar ducks down to avoid it.
Ragnaar throws out a leg kick but Mandiang moves out of range and Ragnaar only half commits.
Ragnaar connects with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Mandiang.
A lazy body kick from Ragnaar
and Mandiang counters with a nice body kick.
Aboubacar Mandiang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ragnaar takes a swing at Mandiang's ribcage but misses.
Mandiang let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mandiang looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ragnaar throws a big counter combination but Mandiang scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Aboubacar Mandiang.
Well Ragnaar 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nils Ragnaar!
A relieved looking Nils Ragnaar thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lou Higgins (ranked 502 p4p, 1191 weight class) and Spencer Rubenstein (ranked 73 p4p, 185 weight class). Spencer Rubenstein acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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 18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lou Higgins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 19 - 0, fighting out of New York, Spencer Rubenstein!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Winston Howard and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rubenstein tries a head kick but it misses.
Rubenstein swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Higgins to counter with a crisp jab.
No joy there for Rubenstein, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Higgins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rubenstein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Higgins was well out of range. Poor timing from Rubenstein.
Higgins thinks about countering with a head kick.
Rubenstein loads up on a big right hand but Higgins slips the punch.
Higgins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rubenstein.
Rubenstein lands a glancing blow to the side of Higgins's head.
Higgins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Higgins lands a slapping body shot.
Higgins throws a body shot but no joy.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Higgins.
Rubenstein drops his hands momentarily and Higgins takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Higgins thuds a left hand into Rubenstein's body.
Higgins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Higgins lands with a kick to the temple. Rubenstein shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Higgins scores with a nice head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Rubenstein.
 It looks like Lou Higgins has been cut.
Higgins moves out of range of the strikes.
Higgins is looking to counter punch.
Rubenstein 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.
A combination from Rubenstein does no damage.
Rubenstein misses with a hook
and Higgins counters with a nice uppercut.
Higgins lands a jab to the head.
Higgins scores with a hook to the body. Rubenstein takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rubenstein lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Higgins lands a nice shot that snaps Rubenstein's head back.
Higgins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rubenstein lands a nice shot that snaps Higgins's head back.
Rubenstein dips to his left and cracks Higgins with an uppercut!
Higgins staying out of range there.
Rubenstein slips under a jab.
Rubenstein is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Higgins.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rubenstein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rubenstein throws out a loose jab but Higgins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Higgins throws a sloppy body shot
and Rubenstein scores with a counter punch that sends Higgins to the canvas! Rubenstein smells blood - he's punishing Higgins with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Higgins has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Spencer Rubenstein!
An out of breath Spencer Rubenstein 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Dave McDonald (ranked 783 p4p, 900 weight class) and Johan Christ (ranked 116 p4p, 134 weight class). 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dave McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Johan Christ!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Francis DeMontford and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McDonald misses with a looping right.
Christ looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonald looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Christ scores with a hook.
Christ avoids the body shot from McDonald.
Christ showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McDonald.
Christ lands a really nice looking cross but McDonald seems unphased.
McDonald cracks Christ with a right hand to the side of the head.
Christ takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Christ takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Christ swinging wildly here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Christ moves out of range of the body kick from McDonald.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald misses with a leg kick
and Christ counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McDonald misses with a jab to the body
and Christ counters with a left to the body.
McDonald throws a shot from downtown. Christ moves away and avoids it.
Christ looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Christ connects with a body shot that sends McDonald's belly button to the back.
McDonald lands a right hook to the body.
McDonald misses with a hook
and Christ counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McDonald throws a combination that misses
and McDonald takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McDonald throws a body shot but no joy.
McDonald bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McDonald defending well as Christ loads up on a big left hand.
McDonald catches Christ with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The fighters circling - McDonald throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Christ swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Christ does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Christ was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christ blocks a jab.
McDonald misses with a body shot
and Christ counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dave McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald lands a right hook to the body.
McDonald is looking to wear down Christ with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Christ misses with a body shot.
McDonald scores with a punch to the head.
McDonald jabs Christ to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Christ bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McDonald jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McDonald ducks under a wild hook from Christ.
A decent looking cross lands there for McDonald.
McDonald throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Christ sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Christ throws a sloppy body shot
and McDonald counters with a stiff right hand.
Christ rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McDonald counters with a nice body shot.
McDonald rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Christ to counter with a crisp jab.
McDonald lands a nice looking body shot.
McDonald throws a series of punches but Christ avoids them all with ease.
Christ moves away from the strike by McDonald.
McDonald misses with a jab, cross combination.
Christ has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Christ slips under a jab.
McDonald misses with a wild combination.
McDonald misses with a body shot.
Christ looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonald is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonald lands with a nice body punch.
McDonald avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A quick step to the side and McDonald tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonald takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Christ on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Christ misses with the combination.
Christ defending well as McDonald loads up on a big left hand.
Christ avoids the body shot from McDonald.
McDonald keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Christ.
McDonald appears to be looking for a big counter.
Christ throws a hook but McDonald avoids it easily.
Jab, jab by McDonald - just one landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dave McDonald dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
McDonald thuds a left hand into Christ's body.
Christ throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McDonald cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McDonald lands an overhand right.
McDonald lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McDonald.
It looks like Johan Christ has been cut.
McDonald pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Christ waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McDonald.
McDonald avoids a punch combination nicely.
Christ throws a looping overhand right but McDonald ducks down to avoid it.
Christ slips a jab from McDonald.
Christ blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Christ does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Christ.
Christ looks to land a right hand but McDonald moved out of range.
Christ throws out a powerful jab.
McDonald missing with a left hand there. Christ was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Christ is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Christ cracks McDonald with an open hand slap.
Christ is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McDonald.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Christ does a little dance to reset his feet.
Christ ducks under a wild hook from McDonald.
McDonald lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McDonald steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Christ.
McDonald uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Christ.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald cracks Christ with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The fighters circling - Christ throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McDonald slips under a jab from Christ.
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!
Christ throws an overhand right that lands on McDonald's shoulder, as McDonald tries to avoid the shot.
Christ throws a hook but McDonald blocks it.
Dave McDonald is winning the standup battle so far.
A decent looking cross lands there for McDonald.
McDonald throws a lazy right hand but Christ sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Christ looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McDonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Christ is just out of range.
McDonald connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
 Christ is rocked!
McDonald scores with a sloppy right hand. Christ should have avoided that one.
Christ is still on wobbly legs! Can McDonald finish him?
McDonald swings for the body but Christ moves out of range.
Christ throws a hook to the side of McDonald's head but McDonald sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Christ might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Christ looks up at the clock. Bad move! McDonald lands a right hand from hell, dropping Christ. McDonald pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dave McDonald!
As Dave McDonald got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I win fights. Period. You want to step out against me, feel free. Snap, nap, or tap. Your call.
Alexander Biro, I know you're listening, and I'll fight anyone you want to put in front of me. Let's go.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Edison Atunes (ranked 600 p4p, 552 weight class) and Alexander Borgia (ranked 88 p4p, 84 weight class). Alexander Borgia 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edison Atunes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Borgia!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Francis DeMontford and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Atunes lands with an uppercut that bounces Borgia off the cage and back into range.
It looks like Alexander Borgia has been cut.
Atunes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Atunes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Borgia stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Borgia misses with a left hand
enabling Atunes to counter with a crisp jab.
Borgia scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Borgia controls the position.
My spies in Gym inform me that Borgia has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Borgia working the head with strikes.
Borgia misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Borgia creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Atunes sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Atunes is not content to let Borgia control the position.
Borgia throws a strike aimed at the side of Atunes's head but Atunes avoids it well.
Atunes parries the strikes from Borgia easily there. Borgia is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Atunes to escape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Borgia is trying to move to mount but Atunes reverses beautifully and ends up in Borgia's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Atunes won't allow Borgia to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atunes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Borgia is keeping the position for now.
Borgia looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Atunes puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Borgia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Borgia is trying to maintain the position but Atunes is very close to passing his half guard.
Atunes is taking a breather. Borgia says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Borgia is pressing down on Atunes's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Atunes wants to control from the top but Borgia keeps moving.
Borgia wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borgia pulls Atunes in to control the position.
Borgia being controlled here, momentarily.
Atunes preventing the sweep.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borgia with a poor takedown
and Atunes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Borgia scores with a jab to the head.
It looks like Edison Atunes has been cut.
A jab lands there for Borgia.
Borgia misses with a hook
and Atunes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Borgia scores with a body shot.
Atunes looks for the body kick but Borgia saw that one coming.
Borgia scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Atunes has hold of Borgia's hands but Borgia slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Atunes regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Borgia.
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!
Borgia postures up in Atunes's guard and throws a big left but Atunes blocks it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Borgia wants to control from the top but Atunes keeps moving.
Atunes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Borgia.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borgia throwing strikes but missing.
Borgia is pushing down on Atunes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Atunes is fighting to maintain full guard but Borgia has managed to sneak the leg through.
Borgia not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Borgia throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Borgia is nestled in close to Atunes, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Atunes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Borgia.
Borgia throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Borgia is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Borgia with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Borgia is trying to control the action in half guard but Atunes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Borgia dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Atunes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Borgia ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Borgia.
Borgia doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Atunes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Atunes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Borgia was well out of range. Poor timing from Atunes.
Atunes slips under a jab from Borgia.
Borgia cracks Atunes with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Borgia shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Borgia missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Borgia is looking to pass Atunes's guard but actually Atunes recovers to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atunes controlling the position.
Atunes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Borgia postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Borgia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Atunes is keeping the position for now.
Borgia passes Atunes's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Borgia is trying a forearm choke I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Atunes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Borgia.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Borgia throwing shots but Atunes is blocking nicely.
Borgia is pressing down on Atunes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Atunes is holding on for now.
Alexander Borgia has got the better of the ground game so far.
Borgia works his foot free and advances to mount.
Borgia landing shots from mount.
Borgia breaks from Atunes's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Borgia tries to control but Atunes wriggling away.
Atunes is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borgia looking to finish with strikes here!
Borgia lands a heavy elbow.
Borgia connects with a bit shot that sees Atunes covering up! More strikes from Borgia and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Borgia is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Borgia!
A very excited looking Alexander Borgia rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
The defeated Edison Atunes had this to say: 'Who the fuck let Karter into my camp again? '.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Taylor Jack (ranked 150 p4p, 191 weight class) and Ryoto Takahashi (ranked 16 p4p, 21 weight class). Jack's entrance music is Lucid Dreams. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Takahashi's choice of entrance music: TWIST THAT D*CK. 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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World class boxer
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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 33 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Taylor Jack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryoto Takahashi!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Ben Watson and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takahashi throws a push kick but Jack slaps the foot to one side.
Taylor Jack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jack avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jack has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Canadian Combat Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Jack on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Takahashi. Takahashi obviously looking to wear him down.
Takahashi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jack lands with an overhand left.
Jack throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jack finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jack throws the kick towards the body but Takahashi avoids it.
Jack misses with a hook.
Jack throws a shot to the body.
Takahashi throws a hook but Jack avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi connects with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Jack throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Takahashi! But no joy.
Jack throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jack connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Takahashi blocks the low kick.
Jack throws a good cross that connects.
Jack walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Takahashi 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.
Takahashi throws a head kick but Jack moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Jack blocks the leg kick.
Jack digs a good body shot into Takahashi's ribs.
Jack misses with a body shot.
Takahashi looks to score with a jab to the body but Jack is just out of range.
Takahashi throws a lazy uppercut
and Jack counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Takahashi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jack connects with an inside leg kick.
Jack tries to work over Takahashi's front leg with a kick but Takahashi checks it.
Jack tries to keep at a distance but Takahashi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jack doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jack blocking some punches.
Jack tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Takahashi.
A body shot lands from Jack.
A head punch on the inside from Takahashi fails to land.
Jack tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takahashi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Takahashi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jack or not.
Jack misses with some punches.
Takahashi misses with a body punch.
Jack takes a shot to the head.
Jack misses with a body punch.
Jack struggles to land a body shot inside as Takahashi controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takahashi.
Jack looking to stall.
Takahashi misses with the head strike.
Takahashi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi is working Jack over against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jack.
Takahashi tries a body shot but Jack blocks it.
Takahashi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jack backwards.
Jack doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jack misses with some punches.
Takahashi is working Jack over against the cage.
Jack misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Takahashi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takahashi.
Jack blocking some punches.
Takahashi working aggressively here.
Jack can't find room to land a body shot as Takahashi controls the action.
Takahashi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jack lands a right hand that snaps the head of Takahashi backwards.
Jack lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jack.
A hook to the body from Takahashi.
A short left from Jack.
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!
Jack tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Takahashi's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jack tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jack misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takahashi.
Jack misses with a short punch on the inside.
Takahashi lands with a short shot to the head.
Jack working aggressively here.
Takahashi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jack tries to work over Takahashi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jack goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Takahashi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Takahashi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jack manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jack blocking some punches.
Takahashi digs a right hand into Jack's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jack's gas tank.
A head punch on the inside from Takahashi fails to land.
Jack prevents a body shot from Takahashi.
Takahashi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jack backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ryoto Takahashi will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Takahashi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Donk. Takahashi catches Jack right on the button with a cross.
Takahashi walks into a straight right hand from Jack.
Takahashi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Good standup being displayed there by Takahashi as he connects with a hook.
Jack keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jack throws a hook but Takahashi blocks it.
Takahashi bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Jack! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Jack is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Takahashi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Oh Jack is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jack looking for a sweep. Not yet Jack, not yet.
Jack is pulling down on Takahashi's head. It's preventing any offense from Takahashi, at least for the moment.
Takahashi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jack swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jack looking to hit a scissor sweep but Takahashi is one step ahead there.
Jack seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jack is controlling Takahashi's posture.
Takahashi trying to control the position from guard on top but Jack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takahashi stands and throws Jack's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Takahashi tries for a kimura but Jack is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takahashi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Takahashi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Takahashi trying to control the action but Jack is working from the bottom.
Takahashi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jack wants to control but Takahashi postures up.
Jack is looking to reverse the position.
Takahashi has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Jack is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Takahashi yanks on the arm and Jack is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Takahashi.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ryoto Takahashi!
A very excited looking Ryoto Takahashi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Haise Sasaki (ranked 348 p4p, 515 weight class) and Rayful Edmond (ranked 54 p4p, 77 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Haise Sasaki !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rayful Edmond!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Darius Henderson and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sasaki falls off balance throwing a combination
and Edmond counters with a left and a right that stings Sasaki .
Edmond looks to score with a jab to the body but Sasaki is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Sasaki misses the target.
Edmond pushes Sasaki up against the cage in a clinch.
Edmond lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Edmond blocks an elbow strike.
Sasaki lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Edmond or not.
Edmond has a couple of punches blocked by Sasaki .
Sasaki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sasaki has a couple of punches blocked by Edmond.
Sasaki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Edmond blocks a body shot from Sasaki .
Edmond takes an elbow to the temple.
Edmond blocks a body shot from Sasaki .
Sasaki throws an elbow that misses.
Edmond tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sasaki working aggressively here.
Sasaki struggles to land a body shot inside as Edmond controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sasaki throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sasaki lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Rayful Edmond has been cut.
Edmond blocks an elbow strike from Sasaki .
Edmond is trying to force a seperation but Sasaki has the dominant position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Edmond.
Edmond misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Edmond - that landed with a thud.
Sasaki throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sasaki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sasaki wants to stall.
Edmond is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sasaki is keeping busy.
Edmond pushes off an throws an elbow but Sasaki leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sasaki has a couple of punches blocked by Edmond.
Edmond blocks a body shot from Sasaki .
Sasaki throws a knee to the head but misses.
Edmond tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Edmond.
Edmond has a couple of punches blocked by Sasaki .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edmond stalling.
Edmond is pushing Sasaki up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Sasaki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Edmond trying to control the position but instead, Sasaki has worked for underhooks and has pushed Edmond into the cage.
Sasaki tries to stall but Edmond uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nice elbow from Sasaki .
Edmond blocks a body shot from Sasaki .
Sasaki blocks a body shot from Edmond.
Sasaki can't find room to land a body shot as Edmond controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Sasaki fails to land.
Edmond's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sasaki lands a jab to Edmond's midsection.
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!
Sasaki throws a head kick that Edmond semi-blocks.
Edmond dips to his left and cracks Sasaki with an uppercut!
It looks like Haise Sasaki has been cut.
Sasaki throws the kick towards the body but Edmond avoids it.
Edmond is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sasaki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edmond connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sasaki momentarily.
Sasaki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sasaki tries to clinch there but Edmond circles away.
Sasaki clobbers Edmond with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sasaki misses with an attempted mid kick.
A leg kick checked by Edmond.
It seemed like Edmond was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Edmond throws a shot from downtown. Sasaki moves away and avoids it.
Sasaki throws a good cross that connects.
Sasaki pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sasaki knocks Edmond to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Edmond is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sasaki has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Edmond is still on wobbly legs! Can Sasaki finish him?
Edmond throws a body shot but no joy.
Edmond tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sasaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Edmond.
Sasaki is stalking Edmond. Edmond circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Sasaki , and it's lights out! Edmond really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Haise Sasaki !
An out of breath and clearly excited Haise Sasaki thanked Brooklyn Apothecary for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andreas Kohler (ranked 258 p4p, 611 weight class) and Dan Donovan (ranked 8 p4p, 27 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Andreas Kohler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Donovan!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Darius Henderson and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kohler throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Donovan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kohler gets a clinch.
Kohler is trying to pull guard but Donovan has him pressed against the cage.
Kohler drops down looking for an ankle pick but Donovan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kohler tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Donovan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kohler lands a nice shot to the body.
Donovan tries to clinch but Kohler moves out of range.
Donovan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kohler moves away.
Kohler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Donovan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donovan lands a nice shot to the body.
Kohler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kohler looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Donovan. No joy for Kohler on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andreas Kohler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kohler misses with a takedown
and Donovan counters with a left to the body.
Kohler tries to clinch but Donovan moves out of range.
Donovan throws a body punch but Kohler moves out of range.
Donovan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kohler changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Donovan tries to avoid it but Kohler manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Donovan to the ground. Donovan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Donovan throws a series of punches but Kohler moves out of range.
Kohler shoots in looking for a takedown. Donovan tries to sprawl out of it but Kohler keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Donovan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kohler dodges the punch combination from Donovan.
Donovan scores with a nice right hand.
Donovan throws a body shot but no joy.
Kohler displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Donovan.
Kohler fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Donovan, pushing him back against the cage.
Donovan stops a takedown attempt from Kohler.
Kohler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kohler lands a takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kohler drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kohler jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kohler keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Donovan's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kohler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kohler won't allow Donovan to sweep him here.
Kohler lands a couple of decent looking shots.
It looks like Dan Donovan has been cut.
Kohler lands a couple of digs.
Donovan wants to sweep here but Kohler controlling him for the moment.
Kohler postures up.
Kohler throws a big elbow that misses.
Donovan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kohler with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kohler postures up and lands a big shot to Donovan's brow.
That has opened up Dan Donovan's cut even more.
Kohler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Donovan wants to stand up but Kohler is controlling him.
Kohler trying to control the position from guard on top but Donovan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kohler postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The cut above Dan Donovan's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Donovan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kohler landing with the ground and pound.
Kohler with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dan Donovan's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dan Donovan's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Andreas Kohler!
A victorious Andreas Kohler thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michał Kowalkiewicz (ranked 51 p4p, 306 weight class) and Arthur Menezes (ranked 7 p4p, 50 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michał Kowalkiewicz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Arthur Menezes!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Francis DeMontford and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Menezes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kowalkiewicz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Menezes tries to clinch but Kowalkiewicz is having none of it.
A little feinted left hand from Kowalkiewicz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Menezes lands a body shot.
Menezes scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kowalkiewicz in his tracks.
Menezes throws a body shot but no joy.
Menezes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kowalkiewicz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kowalkiewicz circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a one-two to the body.
A shot to the liver by Menezes. Beautiful body shot.
Kowalkiewicz throws a shot from downtown. Menezes moves away and avoids it.
Menezes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kowalkiewicz keeps the fight on the outside.
Menezes misses with a wild body shot.
Arthur Menezes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Menezes works Kowalkiewicz's body with a nice hook.
Kowalkiewicz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menezes throws a body shot but no joy.
Menezes misses with a takedown attempt - Kowalkiewicz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kowalkiewicz is looking to counter punch.
Kowalkiewicz throws out a leg kick but Menezes moves out of range and Kowalkiewicz only half commits.
Menezes connects with a nice looking jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kowalkiewicz 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 Menezes has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Menezes and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Menezes shoots in for a takedown but Kowalkiewicz shows good takedown defense.
Menezes looks to score with a jab to the body but Kowalkiewicz is just out of range.
Menezes dives in and grabs Kowalkiewicz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kowalkiewicz pushes down on Menezes's head and hops out.
Michał Kowalkiewicz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Menezes.
Kowalkiewicz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Menezes throws out the jab.
Kowalkiewicz is looking to counter punch.
Menezes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Menezes looks to move away, Kowalkiewicz throws a big counter combo but Menezes just gets out of the way.
Menezes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Menezes 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.
Menezes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kowalkiewicz closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menezes scores with a shoulder strike.
Kowalkiewicz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Menezes backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kowalkiewicz throws a head punch that misses.
Kowalkiewicz tries a body shot but Menezes blocks it.
Menezes tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kowalkiewicz smiles and moves away.
Menezes misses with a looping left.
Menezes misses with a shot to the body
and Menezes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Menezes doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a stiff right hand.
Menezes throws a body punch but Kowalkiewicz moves out of range.
Kowalkiewicz seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kowalkiewicz swings for the body but Menezes moves out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Menezes has Kowalkiewicz pushed against the cage.
Menezes is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kowalkiewicz to keep the fight standing.
Menezes is trying to pull guard but Kowalkiewicz has him pressed against the cage.
Menezes tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalkiewicz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Menezes lands with a good body shot.
A shot to the body from Menezes misses
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a one-two to the body.
Menezes misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Kowalkiewicz misses the target.
Menezes scores with a nice head shot.
Menezes misses the shot to the body.
A lazy left from Menezes finds it's target.
Kowalkiewicz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Menezes.
Menezes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kowalkiewicz is looking to clinch but Menezes is avoiding it.
Menezes just misses with a punch to the body.
Michał Kowalkiewicz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Menezes lands a right hook to the body.
Kowalkiewicz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Kowalkiewicz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kowalkiewicz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Menezes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kowalkiewicz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kowalkiewicz pushes Menezes up against the cage in a clinch.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a light punch inside.
Kowalkiewicz can't find room to land a body shot as Menezes controls the action.
Menezes tries to pull guard but Kowalkiewicz won't allow it.
Menezes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kowalkiewicz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Menezes backwards.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a punch to the body.
Menezes is looking to break free of the clinch but Kowalkiewicz has double underhooks.
Nice body punch from Kowalkiewicz - that landed with a thud.
Kowalkiewicz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Menezes decides to pull guard.
Menezes throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kowalkiewicz uses it to pass to side control.
Menezes seems a little lost for a moment, as Kowalkiewicz dominates the positioning.
Kowalkiewicz tries to advance to mount but Menezes denies him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Menezes is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Arthur Menezes will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Menezes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kowalkiewicz.
Menezes misses with a shot to the body
and Kowalkiewicz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Menezes swings for the body but Kowalkiewicz moves out of range.
Kowalkiewicz fires out a quick counter leg kick but Menezes just manages to avoid it.
Menezes scores with a sloppy right hand. Kowalkiewicz should have avoided that one.
Menezes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kowalkiewicz rather than just go for the knockout.
Kowalkiewicz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Menezes.
Kowalkiewicz has managed to clinch.
Kowalkiewicz tries to throw a body punch but Menezes avoids it by throwing Kowalkiewicz back against the cage.
Menezes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Menezes cracks Kowalkiewicz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a nice right hand.
Menezes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kowalkiewicz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Menezes misses with a right hand
enabling Kowalkiewicz to counter with a crisp jab.
Kowalkiewicz closes the distance and pushes Menezes back into the cage.
Menezes taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalkiewicz lands a left hand.
Menezes tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kowalkiewicz just stands there and leans against the cage.
Menezes breaks from the clinch.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a straight right. Menezes didn't see that one coming.
Kowalkiewicz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Menezes lands with an overhand left.
Menezes throws a series of strikes that have Kowalkiewicz backpedaling.
Kowalkiewicz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kowalkiewicz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A shot to the body from Menezes misses
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a nice uppercut.
Menezes fails with the takedown.
An attempted straight right counter from Kowalkiewicz misses the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Menezes throws a jab when Kowalkiewicz was well out of range.
Menezes works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kowalkiewicz lands a big uppercut and Menezes crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Menezes looks OK. Kowalkiewicz waves Menezes back to his feet!
Menezes cracks Kowalkiewicz with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowalkiewicz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Kowalkiewicz misses the target.
Menezes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Menezes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kowalkiewicz doesn't seem bothered though.
Kowalkiewicz cracks Menezes with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Menezes looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away can Kowalkiewicz finish him?
Menezes is rocked!
Kowalkiewicz gets caught napping as Menezes dives in and scores a takedown. Kowalkiewicz manages to retain guard.
Menezes preventing the sweep.
Menezes trying to control the position from guard on top but Kowalkiewicz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kowalkiewicz controls Menezes momentarily but Menezes frees himself.
Kowalkiewicz pulls Menezes in to control the position.
Menezes tries to free his leg and advance position but Kowalkiewicz is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menezes won't allow Kowalkiewicz to sweep him here.
Menezes trying to control but Kowalkiewicz is working from the bottom.
Kowalkiewicz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Menezes shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Menezes was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sloppy strikes there by Menezes.
Kowalkiewicz is not content to let Menezes control the position.
Kowalkiewicz is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Menezes trying to control the position but Kowalkiewicz is working away.
Menezes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kowalkiewicz, who protects the arm well.
Kowalkiewicz manages to get back to half guard.
Kowalkiewicz is controlling Menezes's trapped leg to prevent Menezes from advancing to side control.
Menezes seems to be looking for submissions.
Menezes perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kowalkiewicz tries to kick Menezes off in order to stand up. Menezes Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Kowalkiewicz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Menezes on the ground.
Kowalkiewicz is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michał Kowalkiewicz 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.
Menezes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kowalkiewicz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Menezes looks to throw the jab but Kowalkiewicz is out of range.
Kowalkiewicz wants to clinch up but Menezes keeps it at a distance.
Menezes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kowalkiewicz throws out the jab.
Kowalkiewicz throws a head kick but Menezes moves out of range.
Jab from Menezes.
Menezes tests Kowalkiewicz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Menezes closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Menezes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kowalkiewicz tries to bench press Menezes off him but Menezes keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalkiewicz is working hard here to advance position.
Kowalkiewicz is being controlled here.
Menezes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kowalkiewicz stops Menezes from passing to mount.
Menezes trying to control the action but Kowalkiewicz is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Menezes working away.
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.
Kowalkiewicz tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Kowalkiewicz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Kowalkiewicz's face as Menezes controls the position.
Menezes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kowalkiewicz, who protects the arm well.
Menezes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kowalkiewicz keeps working.
Kowalkiewicz is trying to control Menezes's posture but Menezes avoids it.
Menezes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kowalkiewicz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Menezes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Menezes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sloppy strikes there by Menezes.
Kowalkiewicz struggling a bit here.
Kowalkiewicz is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Menezes trying to control the action but Kowalkiewicz is working from the bottom.
Kowalkiewicz is trying to control Menezes's posture but Menezes avoids it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Menezes ducks under a wild hook from Kowalkiewicz.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Menezes fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kowalkiewicz sprawls well initially but Menezes persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kowalkiewicz has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Menezes is on him like a limpet, forcing Kowalkiewicz back against the cage.
Michał Kowalkiewicz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Menezes tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A frustrated look appears on Menezes's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Menezes really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kowalkiewicz takes one on the button.
Kowalkiewicz moves into the clinch successfully.
Menezes takes a shot to the head.
Menezes pulls guard.
Menezes has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Kowalkiewicz should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Menezes has tightened it up now! Kowalkiewicz should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Arthur Menezes!
Arthur Menezes is the new middleweight champion!
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