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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Li Kong Ho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Micah Hays (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for 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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Li Kong Ho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Micah Hays!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hays digs a good body shot into Ho's ribs.
Hays scores with a jab.
Ho throws a leg kick that misses.
Ho looks to land a right hand but Hays moved out of range.
Ho throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hays misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ho ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hays throws the left hand but Ho avoids the punch easily.
Hays tries to clinch there but Ho circles away.
Ho closes the distance and clinches.
Hays lands a hook that snaps the head of Ho backwards.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ho fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hays.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hays.
Hays scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ho misses with some punches.
Hays throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ho changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hays fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hays misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hays misses with a looping right.
Ho scores with a nice right hand.
Ho fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hays is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ho scores with a decent looking hook.
Hays throws a right and a left that Ho avoids nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hays.
Ho lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hays closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ho is rocked!
We've been hearing reports that Ho has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hays drops Ho with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Ho! Hays dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Micah Hays!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Peter Higgens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ole NKone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Higgens's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Foot Steps. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Peter Higgens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ole NKone!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
NKone scores with a shot to the body.
Higgens fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Higgens looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
NKone bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
NKone is looking to take a break and control but Higgens is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Higgens is looking to reverse the position.
Higgens looking for a sweep but NKone has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Higgens is working to get back to half guard.
Higgens definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
NKone can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Higgens is looking to escape.
Higgens is trying desperately to improve position.
Higgens taking shots to the head.
Higgens is wriggling around trying to escape.
Higgens is working hard here to advance position.
NKone controlling the position easily from mount.
Higgens taking shots to the head.
NKone putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
NKone looking to finish Higgens with some ground and pound. This is bad for Higgens!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Higgens is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Higgens is in all sorts of trouble here.
Higgens throws some wild strikes from the bottom.
NKone controlling the position easily from mount.
Higgens throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
NKone has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Higgens is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ole NKone!
Ole NKone 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.
Peter Higgens was interviewed post fight and said 'First of all I want to thank my fans that stayed with me during my time away and who believed in me...This was a tough loss, but I promise I will go back to the gym and be better prepared for my next opponent.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Happy Forclit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mortimer Munson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Happy Forclit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mortimer Munson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danga de danga de dang - Forclit scores with a four punch combination!
Munson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Munson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Munson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Forclit tries to roll over but Munson keeps him under control.
Munson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Forclit is trying to get back to full guard.
Forclit is trying to maintain the position but Munson is very close to passing his half guard.
Munson working Forclit over with strikes.
Munson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Forclit is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Forclit is looking to improve his position.
Forclit moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Munson throwing strikes but missing.
Forclit wants to sweep but no luck.
Munson throwing strikes from guard but Forclit blocks nicely.
Munson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Munson postures up.
Munson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Munson told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Munson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munson working some strikes from top position.
Forclit manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Munson manages to get himself to full guard.
Forclit trying to control but Munson is working from the bottom.
Forclit throwing strikes but missing.
Forclit won't allow Munson to sweep him here.
Forclit wants to control from the top but Munson keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Munson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Forclit's guard.
Forclit is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Munson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Forclit scores with a couple of nice shots.
Munson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Munson trying to control but Forclit postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Forclit connects with a nice short shot to Munson's temple.
Forclit is trying to control. Munson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Forclit lands with a punch from half guard.
Forclit lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Forclit looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Munson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Forclit's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Forclit's back!
Forclit has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Munson has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Forclit just trying to survive but Munson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Munson lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Forclit tries to roll but Munson sticks to his back.
Munson has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Munson has Forclit flattened out and is raining down punches.
Forclit breaks Munson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Forclit content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Munson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Forclit trying to control but Munson is working from the bottom.
Forclit with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mortimer Munson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Forclit is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Forclit drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Forclit misses with a body shot.
Forclit scores with a hook to the body. Munson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Danga de danga de dang - Munson scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Happy Forclit has been cut.
Forclit tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Munson throws a chopping leg kick but Forclit manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Munson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Munson swings widly with a right hand
and Forclit counters with a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Forclit throws a jab when Munson was well out of range.
Forclit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Forclit misses with a hook. Munson ducked under it nicely.
Munson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Forclit has time to react.
Munson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Forclit moves out of range of the strikes.
Munson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Forclit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've been told by Forclit's head coaches at Do you even lift BRO? that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mortimer Munson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Munson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Forclit counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice uppercut there from Forclit.
Munson checks a low kick from Forclit.
Happy Forclit is winning the standup battle so far.
That kick from Munson tenderised Forclit's leg. Forclit is trying to keep his angry face on.
Munson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Forclit.
A leg kick checked by Forclit.
Munson blocks a jab.
Forclit shoots in looking for a takedown but Munson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Forclit's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Forclit backing away here, and Munson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Forclit gets caught flat footed, as Munson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Forclit lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Munson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Forclit with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Forclit content to stall in guard here.
Munson wants to improve his position but instead Forclit has moved into half guard.
Munson wants to control but Forclit is keeping busy.
Munson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Munson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Forclit is one step ahead there.
Forclit working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Forclit with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forclit with a flurry of punches that miss.
Munson wants to sweep here but Forclit controlling him for the moment.
Munson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Munson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Forclit scoring with punches to the head and body.
Forclit throwing strikes from guard but Munson blocks nicely.
Forclit lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Forclit is looking to work some ground and pound but Munson has wrist control.
Munson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Forclit defends it easily.
Forclit trying to control but Munson is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Forclit with a flurry of punches that miss.
Munson looking to control.
Forclit scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Forclit is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Forclit postures up in Munson's guard and throws a big left but Munson blocks it.
Forclit keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Munson's head.
Forclit stands up over Munson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Forclit connects with a couple of short punches.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Munson is on top in guard.
Forclit wants to sweep but no luck.
Munson trying to control the position from guard on top but Forclit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Forclit wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Happy Forclit dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Happy Forclit's cut.
That's time! Forclit's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Munson shoots in but no luck this time.
Munson ducks straight into an uppercut from Forclit and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Munson manages to regain guard straight away.
Munson is rocked!
Forclit arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Munson's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Happy Forclit!
After the big win, Happy Forclit made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kang Xi Jia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chet Lamare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xi Jia comes to the cage accompanied by Kung-Fu Hustle. Lamare has chosen Opeth as his entrance music. Kang Xi Jia is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kang Xi Jia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chet Lamare!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xi Jia throws a wild body kick that Lamare sees coming a mile off.
Xi Jia has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Perkele! Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
Lamare checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Xi Jia lands a nice looking body kick.
Lamare takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lamare misses with a hook.
Xi Jia appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lamare ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Xi Jia throws a lazy right hand but Lamare sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Xi Jia manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lamare on his heels. He'll look to pass Lamare's guard now, I'm sure.
Lamare told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Lamare pulls Xi Jia in close to prevent any damage.
Lamare wants to sweep but no luck.
Lamare pulls Xi Jia in close to prevent any damage.
Xi Jia trying to control the position from guard on top but Lamare is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lamare lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xi Jia working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lamare doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lamare manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xi Jia trying to control the position.
Xi Jia looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Xi Jia trying to control the position.
Xi Jia has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Lamare is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Xi Jia.
Xi Jia wants to control but Lamare postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Xi Jia is looking to reverse the position.
Lamare decides to stand up, so the ref orders Xi Jia to his feet.
A lazy body kick from Lamare
and Xi Jia counters with a takedown into side control.
Lamare wants to get back to his feet but Xi Jia drags him back down.
Lamare can't do much from the bottom here.
Lamare manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xi Jia is controlling Lamare's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamare seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lamare is continuing to stall.
Xi Jia wants to control but Lamare is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Xi Jia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Xi Jia manages to get to full guard.
Xi Jia is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lamare is aware though and is defending well.
Xi Jia is trying to control the position but Lamare postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lamare gets to his feet. Xi Jia looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Xi Jia throws a low kick but Lamare moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chet Lamare will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lamare moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Xi Jia wants to slow Lamare down by chopping away at his legs.
Xi Jia avoids a kick to the body.
Xi Jia moves away from the strike by Lamare.
Lamare misses with a low kick.
Xi Jia tried to counter with a leg kick but Lamare avoided it.
Xi Jia dodges the punch combination from Lamare.
A slow jab from Lamare misses its intended target.
Lamare fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xi Jia manages to avoid it.
Lamare tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Xi Jia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xi Jia cracks the inside of Lamare's front leg.
Lamare throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Xi Jia tries to land a leg kick but Lamare saw it coming and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Lamare there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Chet Lamare is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab from Xi Jia.
Xi Jia fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lamare throws a solid leg kick but Xi Jia takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lamare.
Xi Jia tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lamare is able to avoid easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Xi Jia. Lamare does a little dance to reset his feet.
Xi Jia misses with a low kick.
Lamare misses with a few strikes there.
Kang Xi Jia is winning the standup battle so far.
Lamare connects with an inside leg kick.
Lamare thuds his right hand into Xi Jia's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kang Xi Jia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lamare takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Xi Jia lands a jab to Lamare's midsection.
A leg kick checked by Xi Jia.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xi Jia misses the jab.
Xi Jia bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xi Jia scores with a hook to the body. Lamare takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lamare tries to clinch but Xi Jia moves out of range.
Xi Jia just misses with a punch to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lamare crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Xi Jia - the referee stops the clock and Lamare gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Xi Jia. Lamare manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Lamare moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Xi Jia walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lamare checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Xi Jia tests Lamare's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Xi Jia sizes up Lamare with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Xi Jia throws a low kick, looking for Lamare's leg but Lamare calmly moves out of range.
Lamare throws a low kick but Xi Jia avoids it.
Chet Lamare is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xi Jia cracks Lamare with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Xi Jia chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lamare misses with a body kick.
Xi Jia fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lamare.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lamare.
Lamare throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Xi Jia scores with a jab. Lamare acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lamare walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Xi Jia checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lamare moves out of range of the body kick.
Xi Jia will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A jab from Xi Jia does it's job there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xi Jia throws a body kick that misses.
Xi Jia sets himself, and Lamare steps forward looking for the clinch! Xi Jia avoids it this time.
Lamare misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Lamare lands an impressive looking overhand right. Xi Jia doesn't seem phased though.
A nice inside leg kick there by Xi Jia. That's going to slow Lamare down.
Lamare misses with a few strikes there.
Lamare checks a leg kick nicely.
Lamare doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lamare lands a leg kick that knocks Xi Jia off balance momentarily.
Xi Jia throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Lamare throws a series of punches but Xi Jia moves out of range.
Lamare moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lamare checks the leg kick.
Xi Jia misses with a low kick.
Lamare was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Good leg kick by Xi Jia there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lamare avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Xi Jia shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lamare but Lamare pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kang Xi Jia will probably get the nod.
That's time! Xi Jia's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Xi Jia scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lamare lands a nice leg kick that just misses Xi Jia's sensitive parts.
Xi Jia is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lamare sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lamare unleashes a big counter combination but Xi Jia bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Xi Jia throws a solid leg kick but Lamare takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Xi Jia.
Lamare looks to land a body kick but Xi Jia moved away.
Xi Jia shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lamare as he jumps to the side.
Lamare wants to counter the offense by Xi Jia and move into the clinch position.
Xi Jia walks into a straight right hand from Lamare.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamare throws a solid leg kick but Xi Jia takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lamare.
Lamare looks for the body kick but Xi Jia saw that one coming.
Lamare connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Xi Jia throws a leg kick
and Lamare moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xi Jia's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Xi Jia misses with a low kick.
Lamare doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Xi Jia throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Xi Jia lands a leg kick that knocks Lamare off balance momentarily.
Xi Jia swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice shot lands for Lamare.
Lamare checks a leg kick.
Lamare throws a front kick aimed at Xi Jia's knee but Xi Jia avoids it well.
Lamare finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Xi Jia was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lamare throws a leg kick but Xi Jia moved away.
Xi Jia lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lamare lands a nice looking body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Xi Jia is defended easily by Lamare.
Lamare lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kang Xi Jia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamare with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lamare checks a low kick from Xi Jia.
Lamare on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lamare throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lamare misses with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lamare cracks the inside of Xi Jia's front leg.
Xi Jia motions for Lamare to come forward. Xi Jia throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lamare throws a right hand that Xi Jia ducks under and follows up with a left that Xi Jia also avoids with ease.
Xi Jia on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Xi Jia ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Lamare 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lamare scoring well with a low kick there.
Lamare's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lamare checks a leg kick nicely.
Lamare wants to counter the offense by Xi Jia and move into the clinch position.
Xi Jia swats away the attempt to clinch by Lamare.
Lamare moves into the clinch.
Lamare misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Xi Jia.
Xi Jia stalling in the clinch but Lamare improves position.
Lamare misses with a punch to the body.
Lamare tries to break free but Xi Jia pushes him back against the cage.
Lamare blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Xi Jia breaks from the clinch.
Xi Jia looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lamare is fending him off so far but Xi Jia persists. Nope, Lamare circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Lamare.
Xi Jia will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lamare thumps Xi Jia with a low kick.
Xi Jia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lamare.
Xi Jia feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Lamare scores with a head kick. Xi Jia tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Xi Jia fails to land the takedown.
Xi Jia turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Xi Jia fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lamare has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lamare misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xi Jia.
Xi Jia throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lamare was covering up waiting for the punch and Xi Jia finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Lamare not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chet Lamare comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lamare has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Chet Lamare!
Chet Lamare seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Kang Xi Jia spoke after the fight, saying 'I lost because I wasn't drunk enough. Simple as that.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Logan Sackett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antoni Hong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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165 lbs
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156 lbs
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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
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Logan Sackett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Antoni Hong!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hong checks a leg kick.
We've been informed that Hong has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Sackett throws a solid leg kick but Hong takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sackett.
Hong misses the shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Sackett there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sackett tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sackett connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sackett is looking to score with low kicks.
Sackett misses with a hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hong. That's going to slow Sackett down.
Hong just misses with a punch to the body.
Hong shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sackett but Sackett pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hong throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sackett counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good leg kick by Sackett there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hong thuds his shin into the meat of Sackett's side.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sackett.
Sackett throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A decent looking cross lands there for Hong.
Hong throws a lazy head kick
and Sackett counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackett takes a swing at Hong's ribcage but misses.
Hong tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sackett defends well and Hong ends up having to push Sackett into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sackett checks a low kick from Hong.
Hong checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hong steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Sackett throws a nice head kick!
Sackett connects with a high kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sackett 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 Hong has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hong and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sackett bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Sackett just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice jab there from Sackett.
Sackett fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hong.
Sackett slips a jab from Hong.
Hong throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hong wants to slow Sackett down by chopping away at his legs.
Sackett throws a big counter combination but Hong scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sackett gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hong swings for the body but Sackett moves out of range.
Hong fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sackett.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sackett checks a low kick from Hong.
As Hong looks to move away, Sackett throws a big counter combo bu Hong just gets out of the way.
Nice shot lands for Hong.
Hong scores with a shot to the body.
Hong takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sackett has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hong.
Sackett scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sackett misses with a low kick.
Sackett throws a right hand that misses
and Hong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Logan Sackett is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sackett buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sackett throws a chopping leg kick but Hong manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hong checks the leg kick nicely there.
That kick from Hong tenderised Sackett's leg. Sackett is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sackett connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hong lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sackett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hong keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sackett takes a swing at Hong's ribcage but misses.
Hong throws a big counter head kick but Sackett avoids it with no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett cracks the inside of Hong's front leg.
Hong throws a nice outside leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hong, as that shot connected.
Sackett fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hong.
Sackett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hong throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hong connects with a right hand. Sackett shakes it off.
Good leg kick by Sackett there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hong shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sackett throws a head kick that Hong semi-blocks.
Hong takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Sackett delivers a nice body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hong.
Sackett wants to clinch.
Sackett has managed to clinch.
I was talking to Sackett's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sackett working aggressively here.
Sackett breaks from the clinch.
Sackett throws a sloppy head kick and Hong moves out of range easily.
Hong shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sackett but Sackett pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Logan Sackett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antoni Hong.
Sackett delivers a nice body kick.
Sackett avoids the head kick by Hong.
Hong tries to keep at a distance but Sackett has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sackett's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sackett throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Sackett.
Sackett blocks a body shot from Hong.
Sackett working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Logan Sackett dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sackett pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hong is out of range and Sackett settles back down.
Hong lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hong cracks Sackett with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sackett walks into a jab.
Hong's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sackett tries a head kick but it misses.
Hong throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sackett's waist but Sackett gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hong off to one side.
Sackett throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hong scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hong is thwarting Sackett's attempts to control the position.
Sackett controlling the position well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sackett trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackett is staying active underneath Hong, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sackett is controlling Hong's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Sackett continues to stall.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sackett takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hong connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A shot to the liver by Hong. Beautiful body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hong lands a glancing blow to the side of Sackett's head.
Hong connects with a jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sackett.
Hong lands a leg kick that knocks Sackett off balance momentarily.
Sackett connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hong momentarily.
Hong throws a front kick that sends Sackett stumbling back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sackett moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hong does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
As Hong backs away, Sackett returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sackett just misses with a punch to the body.
Sackett stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hong.
Sackett closes the distance and pushes Hong back into the cage.
A short right from Hong on the inside.
Sackett presses Hong against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sackett with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hong lands with a left to the head.
Hong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sackett's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Logan Sackett has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hong struggles to land a body shot inside as Sackett controls his hands.
Sackett breaks the clinch.
Sackett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hong misses with an uppercut.
Sackett throws a low kick, looking for Hong's leg but Hong calmly moves out of range.
Hong let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sackett turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hong works Sackett's body with a nice hook.
Hong moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sackett wants to land a leg kick but Hong is out of range.
Hong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Logan Sackett is winning the standup battle so far.
Sackett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hong is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Hong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hong rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sackett finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A slow jab from Hong misses its intended target.
Sackett takes a swing at Hong's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hong throws a solid leg kick but Sackett takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hong.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hong jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sackett tries to clinch there but Hong circles away.
Hong throws a leg kick
and Sackett counters with a low kick, right behind Hong 's knee.
Hong throws a body shot but no joy.
Sackett throws a right hand that Hong ducks under and follows up with a left that Hong also avoids with ease.
Sackett on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hong. Hong obviously looking to wear him down.
Sackett feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hong's calf.
Sackett lands with an uppercut that bounces Hong off the cage and back into range.
Sackett is looking to clinch.
Nice shot by Hong.
Hong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sackett.
Sackett scores with a nice strike.
Hong blocks a leg kick.
Hong takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sackett lands a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Antoni Hong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Sackett's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Sackett throws a leg kick but Hong moved away.
Hong throws a front kick aimed at Sackett's knee but Sackett avoids it well.
Sackett cracks the inside of Hong's front leg.
Sackett feints and then cracks Hong's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hong down.
Hong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sackett moves away.
A jab from Hong finds it's way through Sackett's defenses.
Sackett walks into a jab.
Hong chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sackett checks a leg kick nicely.
Hong will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sackett closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hong did well to prevent Sackett getting side control.
Sackett throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Hong to regain full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sackett postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sackett postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hong working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sackett.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackett distracts Hong with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sackett is in close to Hong's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sackett working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sackett throwing strikes from guard but Hong blocks nicely.
Hong looking for a sweep. Not yet Hong, not yet.
Hong has his hands on Sackett's head, controlling the position.
Sackett has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sackett trying to control the position from guard on top but Hong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sackett trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sackett postures up in Hong's guard and throws a big left but Hong blocks it.
Sackett throws a strike but Hong rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hong trying to control but Sackett is working from the bottom.
Sackett wants to sweep but no luck.
Sackett trying to control the position.
Sackett pulls Hong in close to prevent any damage.
Hong preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sackett pulls Hong in close to his closed guard and prevents Hong from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hong on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hong looks to land a right hand but Sackett moved out of range.
Good leg kick by Hong there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hong takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sackett tries to clinch there but Hong circles away.
Sackett walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hong.
Hong shoots in for a takedown but Sackett shows good takedown defense.
Sackett thuds his shin into the meat of Hong's side.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hong checks a leg kick.
Hong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hong has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sackett.
Sackett misses with a low kick.
Hong misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sackett gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hong tries to throw a body punch but Sackett avoids it by throwing Hong back against the cage.
Sackett working aggressively here.
Hong lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sackett or not.
Sackett tries to circle away but Hong has him pinned against the cage.
Sackett is trying to break the clinch but Hong has him pressed against the cage.
Sackett blocking some punches.
Sackett misses with a punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sackett throws a head punch that misses.
Hong can't find room to land a body shot as Sackett controls the action.
Hong misses with a body punch.
Sackett blocking some punches.
Good body shot from Sackett.
Hong misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Logan Sackett.
Well Sackett 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Logan Sackett!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antero Mela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shape Shifter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shape Shifter will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antero Mela!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Shape Shifter!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shifter moves into the clinch.
Mela has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Shifter pulls Mela into guard.
Mela passes into half guard.
Shifter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shifter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mela pulls his head out easily.
Mela missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Shifter punching from the bottom.
Shifter is trying to get back to full guard.
Mela works his foot free and advances to mount.
Mela is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Shifter can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shifter is squirming around, avoiding Mela's attempts to control the action.
Shifter keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mela putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shifter in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Mela lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Shifter is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mela content just to control the position here.
Mela dominating with strikes here.
Shifter can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shifter takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Mela's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antero Mela!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jingle Jingle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jingle comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Kay Kyser - Jingle Jangle Jingle kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Andrew Morgan has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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165 lbs
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169 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrew Morgan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jingle Jingle!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jingle will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Morgan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
It looks like Andrew Morgan has been cut.
A slow jab from Jingle misses its intended target.
Jingle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morgan moves away.
It looked like Morgan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jingle.
Morgan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Morgan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jingle at a distance.
Jingle throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Morgan was covering up waiting for the punch and Jingle finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Morgan wants to stand and escape but Jingle is having none of it.
Morgan keeping moving, preventing Jingle from controlling successfully.
Morgan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jingle is controlling him.
Jingle working some strikes from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jingle loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jingle throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jingle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morgan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jingle prevents Morgan from getting back to his feet.
Jingle slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Morgan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A big right from Morgan misses.
Jingle fails to land with a series of punches.
Jingle closes the distance and clinches.
Jingle has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Morgan uses from the top position.
Jingle is pulling down on Morgan's head to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan wants to get up but he can't break Jingle's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Morgan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jingle wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan being controlled here momentarily.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Morgan misses the shot to the body.
Jingle looks to score with a jab to the body but Morgan is just out of range.
Jingle fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Morgan appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jingle throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jingle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Morgan.
Jingle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jingle throws a lazy right hand but Morgan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Morgan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Morgan gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jingle passes into half guard.
Morgan is trying to stand back up but Jingle is controlling him
Jingle is looking to take a break and control but Morgan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan is trying to stand.
Morgan trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Morgan kicks off Jingle and gets to his feet.
Jingle throws a shot from downtown. Morgan moves away and avoids it.
Jingle connects with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jingle lunges at Morgan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Morgan's hand.
Jingle takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Morgan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jingle scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Morgan doesn't seem bothered though.
Jingle will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jingle lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Morgan at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jingle Jingle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andrew Morgan's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jingle darts in and clinches Morgan up against the cage.
Jingle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jingle throws a lazy right hand but Morgan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Morgan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jingle throws a hook to the side of Morgan's head but Morgan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Morgan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jingle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jingle shoots in and drives through. Morgan sprawls well.
Jingle doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Morgan counters with a stiff right hand.
A big left from Jingle misses.
Jingle clinches up with Morgan and pushes him back against the cage.
Morgan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Morgan tries to break free but Jingle pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan breaks the clinch.
Jingle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Morgan.
Morgan throws a hook to the side of Jingle's head but Jingle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And Jingle tries to counter it with a takedown but Morgan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jingle gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jingle manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Morgan missing with a left hand there. Jingle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jingle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jingle lands a nice looking body shot.
The fighters circling - Morgan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Morgan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jingle doesn't seem bothered though.
Jingle misses with a hook.
Morgan scores with a nice head shot.
Morgan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jingle.
Jingle throws a hook but Morgan blocks it.
Morgan with a jab.
Morgan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Morgan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jingle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Morgan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jingle.
Andrew Morgan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jingle Jingle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jingle slips under a jab.
Morgan throws a body shot but no joy.
Morgan pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jingle back to the cage. Morgan follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Morgan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Morgan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jingle moves away.
Jingle scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Morgan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jingle will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jingle throws a shot to the body.
Morgan swings for the body but Jingle moves out of range.
Morgan cracks Jingle with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Morgan cracks Jingle with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Morgan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jingle closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Morgan quickly recovers to half guard.
Morgan is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jingle is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jingle looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jingle in particular looking to stall.
Jingle Jingle has got the better of the ground game so far.
Morgan wants to get back to his feet.
Jingle seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Morgan has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Jingle sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Morgan defending well though.
Jingle wants to free his trapped foot but Morgan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Morgan kicks off Jingle and gets to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jingle has closed the distance and engaged Morgan in a clinch.
Morgan manages to break the clinch.
Jingle takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Morgan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jingle moves away.
Jingle misses with an uppercut. Morgan saw that one coming.
Jingle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morgan moves away.
A counter left hand to the body from Morgan misses its target.
Jingle Jingle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jingle looks to land a left hand but Morgan moved out of range nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Morgan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Morgan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
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!
Jingle swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jingle moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jingle throws a sloppy body shot
and Morgan counters with a nice body shot.
A big right from Jingle misses.
Morgan throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jingle swings widly with a right hand
letting Morgan counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Andrew Morgan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andrew Morgan's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jingle.
Morgan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Morgan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jingle manages to avoid it.
Jingle wants to clinch up but Morgan keeps it at a distance.
Morgan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jingle takes one on the button.
Jingle scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jingle looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jingle, as that shot connected.
Jingle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Morgan misses its intended target.
Morgan tries to bum rush Jingle with a series of wild strikes but Jingle uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jingle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Morgan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jingle takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Morgan scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jingle momentarily.
Morgan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jingle.
A telegraphed right hand from Jingle misses the target.
Jingle misses the body punch
and Morgan counters with a left to the body.
Morgan missing with a left hand there. Jingle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Morgan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jingle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jingle throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Morgan tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jingle is in Morgan's guard.
Morgan is looking to stand up but Jingle isn't so interested in that idea.
Jingle is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan keeping full guard, as Jingle tries to pass.
Jingle is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Morgan wants to stand and escape but Jingle is having none of it.
Jingle engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Morgan ducks under a wild hook from Jingle.
Morgan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jingle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morgan was well out of range. Poor timing from Jingle.
Jingle tries to move into range but Morgan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jingle misses with a wild body shot.
Morgan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Morgan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jingle slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jingle ducks under a wild hook from Morgan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan needs to keep his hands up - Jingle had a free shot at his head there.
Jingle darts in looking for a takedown but Morgan gets double underhooks and turns Jingle into the cage.
Morgan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jingle tries to clinch up but Morgan circles away and keeps his distance.
Jingle throws a jab when Morgan was well out of range.
Morgan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Morgan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Andrew Morgan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jingle Jingle.
Jingle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jingle throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jingle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jingle throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Morgan counters with a nice uppercut.
Morgan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Morgan cracks Jingle with a good jab.
Jingle stuns Morgan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Morgan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jingle.
A left lands for Jingle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jingle lands with an overhand left.
Andrew Morgan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan scores with a decent looking hook.
Morgan slips a straight right by Jingle.
Morgan avoids the body shot from Jingle.
Morgan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jingle doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jingle bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Morgan's head backwards.
Morgan tests Jingle's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Morgan throws a jab when Jingle was well out of range.
Jingle connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jingle shoots in for a double leg but Morgan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Morgan misses the shot to the body.
Jingle takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jingle goes for a double leg but Morgan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Morgan continues to drive forward.
Morgan punishes Jingle's body with a nice straight punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Andrew Morgan.
I think Morgan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Arshnoor Singh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Predator Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Singh comes to the cage accompanied by 2Pac - Hit 'Em Up. Burns has chosen How I Could Just Kill A Man - Cypress Hill as his entrance music. Arshnoor Singh has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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148 lbs
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145 lbs
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Excellent 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
25 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arshnoor Singh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Predator Burns!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burns gets a double leg takedown into Singh's guard.
Singh is adopting a defensive guard.
Burns is looking to pass into half guard but Singh pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Singh is in guard.
Burns is looking for a triangle here but Singh uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Burns is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns regains half guard.
Burns wants to improve his position but Singh is controlling well.
Burns looking for submissions off his back.
Burns tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Singh has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh prevents Burns from getting the reversal.
Singh looking to control and managing it successfully.
Burns is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Burns tries to lock up and control but Singh gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Burns regains half guard.
Burns trying to hold on to Singh's head to control him but Singh postures up.
Burns is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Singh pulls his head out easily.
Burns has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Singh's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Singh's back!
Burns controlling the position well here. Singh rolled but Burns kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Singh is trying to stand back up.
Singh is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Even with his hooks in, Burns manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Singh covering up well under a barage of strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singh covers up after that shot from Burns.
Singh defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Good control from Burns.
Burns wants to control but Singh manages to buck him off and is now in Burns's guard! Nice work there by Singh!
Burns wants to sweep but no luck.
Burns throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Singh escapes and throws Burns's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Burns is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Singh is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
We've been hearing good reports from Singh's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns is working to get back to half guard.
Singh really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Burns wants to hold on but Singh pushes him away.
Burns tries to reverse the position but Singh maintains control.
Burns keeps trying to improve his position.
Singh takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Burns is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Singh can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Burns is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Arshnoor Singh will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Singh throws a body shot but no joy.
Singh avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Burns doesn't manage to clinch there - Singh circles away.
Singh fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Burns checks it well.
Burns with the counter takedown but Singh avoids it easily.
A jab from Singh misses.
Singh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burns was well out of range. Poor timing from Singh.
Singh lands with a kick to the ribs.
Burns tries to clinch up but Singh circles away and keeps his distance.
Singh throws out a leg kick but Burns moves out of range and Singh only half commits.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns wants to clinch up but Singh keeps it at a distance.
Singh thows a left - swing and a miss!
Burns changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Singh scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Burns fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Singh avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns fails with the takedown
and Singh counters with an inside leg kick.
Burns checks a low kick from Singh.
Singh scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Burns doesn't seem bothered though.
Burns misses with a takedown attempt
and Singh makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Arshnoor Singh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Predator Burns.
Burns shoots for a double leg takedown but Singh sprawls well. He's pushed Burns's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Burns tries to clinch there but Singh circles away.
Singh throws a leg kick but Burns moved away.
Singh fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Burns is out of range.
Burns tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Burns throws a solid leg kick but Singh takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Burns.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singh fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Singh misses with an uppercut
and Burns counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Singh lands a left hand that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
Burns tries to work over Singh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Singh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Singh lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Singh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Burns presses Singh against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burns.
Burns tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Singh smiles and moves away.
Singh misses with a right hand
and Burns counters with a straight right hand.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Burns crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Singh - the referee stops the clock and Burns gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Singh. Burns manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Singh looks to land a right hand but Burns moved out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Singh.
Burns will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns blocks a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Singh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burns throws out a counter right but Singh avoids it with no problem.
Burns avoids the body shot from Singh.
Singh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Burns with the counter takedown but Singh avoids it easily.
Burns is looking to clinch.
Burns scores with a jab to the head.
A cross from Singh lands.
Burns darts in and clinches Singh up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Burns.
Burns lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Burns lands a takedown into guard.
Singh looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burns is one step ahead there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burns trying to control the position from guard on top but Singh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singh seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Burns prevents Singh from getting back to his feet.
Burns trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Burns is looking to work some ground and pound but Singh has wrist control.
Singh being controlled here, momentarily.
Burns tries to free his leg and advance position but Singh is retaining full guard.
Burns prevents Singh from getting back to his feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Singh misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arshnoor Singh dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Horrible takedown attempt by Burns or perhaps it was just good defense by Singh, which made it look bad.
A nice leg kick lands there from Burns.
Singh connects with a leg kick. Burns looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Burns closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Singh's guard.
Singh keeping moving, preventing Burns from controlling successfully.
Burns seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns trying to control but Singh is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Burns can do to turn this around?
Burns won't allow Singh to sweep him here.
Burns throws a big elbow that misses.
Burns working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Singh's head.
Burns tries to free his leg and advance position but Singh is retaining full guard.
Singh working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Burns.
Singh is looking to stand up but Burns isn't so interested in that idea.
Burns throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Singh works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Burns slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Arshnoor Singh is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singh gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Burns with shots to the head and body - Singh looks very uncomfortable down there.
Burns prevents Singh from getting the reversal.
Burns is stalling here but it's allowed Singh to get half guard.
Burns working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Singh won't allow Burns to pass to mount.
Singh trying to control here.
Singh regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Burns.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Predator Burns has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Burns trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Burns loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Burns looking to pass the guard.
Predator Burns has got the better of the ground game so far.
Burns pushing down on Singh's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Burns trying to control from Singh's half guard. Singh has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Burns looking to sit in guard and control but Singh gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Burns working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Singh doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Burns is tightening it up a little... Singh has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Singh reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Singh taps out! Nice BJJ there by Burns!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Predator Burns!
Post fight, Predator Burns took to the microphone: 'Thanks guys, I have worked hard and the Burns team got me back on track. I regret not starting my career with Bradley Burns and my family but now I'm home.'.
In defeat, Arshnoor Singh stepped up to the mic, saying 'Revenge is like the sweetest joy next to getting pussy so mothafucka!! i fucking demand a rematch or else get me some pussy to fuck hard.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Martti Molski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Castor Rollins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Martti Molski!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Castor Rollins!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Molski misses with a looping right.
Rollins changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rollins takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rollins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Molski.
Molski misses with a looping right.
Molski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Molski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rollins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Molski throws a nice head kick!
Molski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rollins feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Molski does no damage.
Rollins is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rollins moves out of range of the strikes.
Rollins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Molski fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rollins is out of range.
Rollins tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Molski.
Rollins tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Martti Molski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rollins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Molski.
Rollins tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've been hearing reports that Molski has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Molski misses with a straight left.
Molski darts in trying to clinch
and Rollins counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Molski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rollins manages to get himself to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Molski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Molski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Molski has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Molski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rollins is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molski pushing down on Rollins's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rollins is refusing to be controlled, as Molski sits in half guard.
Molski throwing shots but Rollins is blocking nicely.
Molski throws a strike but Rollins avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Molski is looking to work some ground and pound but Rollins has wrist control.
Molski working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Molski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Molski throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Molski throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molski trying to control but Rollins is working from the bottom.
Molski throws a big right hand that misses.
Molski throwing strikes but missing.
Rollins is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Molski is controlling him.
Rollins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rollins wants to get back to his feet but Molski is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Molski throwing strikes from guard but Rollins blocks nicely.
Molski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Molski looking to pass the guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Molski throws the kick towards the body but Rollins avoids it.
Rollins with the counter takedown but Molski avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Molski misses the target.
Molski darts in trying to clinch
and Rollins counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Molski has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Rollins has passed into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Molski tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rollins wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Molski gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martti Molski dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Molski shoots in and drives through. Rollins sprawls well.
Molski jabs at Rollins's body.
Molski swings for the body but Rollins moves out of range.
Molski misses the jab.
Nice body punch from Molski.
Molski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Molski connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rollins. Rollins circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rollins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Molski swinging wildly here.
Rollins changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A left lands for Molski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rollins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Molski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rollins was well out of range. Poor timing from Molski.
Molski swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rollins counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Molski!
Rollins wants to stand but Molski is controlling his arm.
Castor Rollins has got the better of the ground game so far.
Molski manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Molski missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Molski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rollins defending well though.
Molski missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Molski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Molski stops Rollins from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molski is looking to take a break and control but Rollins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Molski is working for an americana but Rollins has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Molski was thinking about the submission.
Molski throws an elbow that misses. Rollins uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Molski's guard. Nice move by Rollins!
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!
Molski looking for a sweep. Not yet Molski, not yet.
Molski is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rollins wants to stand but Molski is controlling his posture from full guard.
Molski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Molski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rollins preventing the sweep.
Molski looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rollins passes into side control.
Molski is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rollins wants to stand but Molski is controlling his arm.
Molski is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martti Molski dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Molski doesn't manage to clinch there - Rollins circles away.
Molski misses with a hook. Rollins ducked under it nicely.
Rollins feints the counter takedown.
Molski scores with a decent looking hook.
Rollins keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Molski lands a nice hook to Rollins's body. Rollins takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Molski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rollins tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rollins swats away the attempt to clinch by Molski.
Molski throws a big shot that misses.
Molski lands a really nice looking cross but Rollins seems unphased.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rollins changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Molski misses with an uppercut.
Molski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Rollins tries to counter it with a takedown but Molski pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Molski throws an overhand right that lands on Rollins's shoulder, as Rollins tries to avoid the shot.
Rollins is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Castor Rollins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rollins blocks a low kick nicely.
Martti Molski is winning the standup battle so far.
Molski throws a jab but it's blocked by Rollins.
Rollins with the counter takedown but Molski avoids it easily.
Molski throws a big shot that misses.
Molski scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Molski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rollins.
Rollins changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Molski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rollins has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rollins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Molski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rollins can do to turn this around?
Molski misses with an uppercut.
Rollins feints the counter takedown.
A swing and a miss from Molski.
Rollins changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Molski fails to land the takedown.
Rollins takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Molski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rollins ducks under a wild hook from Molski.
Rollins changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Molski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rollins with the counter takedown but Molski avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molski throws a shot from downtown. Rollins moves away and avoids it.
Rollins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Molski.
Rollins takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rollins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rollins with the counter takedown but Molski avoids it easily.
Molski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rollins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Molski closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Molski missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rollins blocking the ground and pound attempt from Molski.
Rollins pushes Molski off looking to stand but Molski dives back in and keeps control.
Molski lands with a punch from half guard.
Molski throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Rollins to regain full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Molski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Molski wants to control from the top but Rollins keeps moving.
Molski wants to pass the guard but Rollins is keeping the position.
Molski postures up in Rollins's guard and throws a big left but Rollins blocks it.
Molski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Molski trying to control but Rollins is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Molski wants to pass the guard but Rollins is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martti Molski clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Molski lands a leg kick that knocks Rollins off balance momentarily.
Molski swings for the body but Rollins moves out of range.
Rollins drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Molski defends it well.
Rollins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Molski looks to land a right hand but Rollins moved out of range.
Molski misses with a wild body shot.
Rollins is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rollins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Molski.
Molski misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molski fails with a takedown attempt.
Rollins tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rollins.
Rollins avoids the head kick by Molski.
Rollins feints the counter takedown.
Rollins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Molski throws out the jab.
Rollins changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice body punch from Molski.
Molski closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Molski lands in his opponent's guard.
Molski working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rollins's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rollins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Molski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Molski throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rollins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Molski postures up in Rollins's guard and throws a big left but Rollins blocks it.
Molski throws an elbow that misses. Rollins uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Molski's guard. Nice move by Rollins!
Molski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rollins got a little sloppy there for a moment and Molski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rollins has managed to get both his arms back between Molski's legs - danger averted.
Rollins postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rollins tries to stand but Molski is controlling from the bottom.
Rollins stopping the sweep attempt from Molski.
Molski has a closed guard, preventing Rollins from standing up.
Molski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Molski wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rollins moves away from the strike by Molski.
Molski moves in looking to clinch but Rollins pushes him off.
Rollins with the counter takedown but Molski avoids it easily.
Molski throws a looping overhand right but Rollins ducks down to avoid it.
Rollins drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Molski defends it well.
Molski misses with a hook.
Rollins changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Molski connects with a body shot.
Molski throws a body kick that misses
and Rollins counters with a shoot takedown. Molski fights it but they end up in guard.
Molski looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Rollins puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Molski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Molski tries to get to full guard but Rollins has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martti Molski had his way with Castor Rollins in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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.
Molski throws a leg kick but Rollins moved away.
Molski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Molski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rollins moves away.
Rollins tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Decent striking displayed by Molski there.
Molski is looking to clinch.
Molski connects with a solid leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Rollins checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rollins feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rollins moves out of range of the strikes.
Rollins feints the counter takedown.
Molski throws a lazy right hand but Rollins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rollins drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Molski defends it well.
Rollins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rollins changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molski displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Molski misses with a body shot.
Rollins is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Molski throws a leg kick which misses Rollins's front leg but catches the back leg as Rollins tries to avoid it.
Molski lands with an overhand left.
Molski is looking to chop away at Rollins's legs.
Rollins slips under a jab.
Nice defenses there by Rollins.
Molski is looking to clinch but Rollins is avoiding it.
Molski throws a hook but Rollins blocks it.
Rollins is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Molski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rollins tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rollins swats away the attempt to clinch by Molski.
Molski throws a head kick that misses.
Molski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rollins with the counter takedown but Molski avoids it easily.
Molski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rollins.
Rollins defending well as Molski loads up on a big left hand.
Molski misses with a head kick.
Rollins changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molski closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rollins's guard.
Molski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Molski is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Molski prevents Rollins from getting back to his feet.
Molski postures up in Rollins's guard and throws a big left but Rollins blocks it.
Molski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rollins is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Molski is controlling him.
Rollins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Molski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Martti Molski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rollins on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Molski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rollins blocks a body shot from Molski.
Rollins blocking some punches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Molski struggles to land a body shot inside as Rollins controls his hands.
Molski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stalling in the clinch from Molski.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rollins can't get the takedown.
Molski pushes Rollins back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Castor Rollins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rollins tries to land knees in the clinch but Molski avoids the damage to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Martti Molski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Molski, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martti Molski!
Martti Molski is the new light heavyweight champion!
Martti Molski seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Niko Alzate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hector Hernandez has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Niko Alzate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hector Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hernandez darts in and clinches Alzate up against the cage.
Alzate breaks the clinch.
Alzate throws the kick towards the body but Hernandez avoids it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Alzate.
Hernandez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alzate throws a series of punches but Hernandez moves out of range.
Niko Alzate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hernandez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hernandez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nice elbow from Hernandez.
Hernandez misses with an elbow over the top.
A body shot lands from Hernandez.
Alzate blocks the elbow strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Alzate.
We've been hearing reports that Alzate has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Alzate looking to stall.
Alzate blocks the elbow strike.
Hernandez is fighting off a takedown attempt but Alzate is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Hernandez to the mat. Hernandez regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alzate won't allow Hernandez to get back to his feet.
Alzate not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez keeping full guard, as Alzate tries to pass.
Hernandez wants to stand but Alzate is controlling the position.
Alzate trying to control but Hernandez is working from the bottom.
Alzate postures up in Hernandez's guard and throws a big left but Hernandez blocks it.
Alzate throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hernandez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Alzate is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Alzate takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
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.
Hernandez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alzate fakes the leg kick and cracks Hernandez in the body.
Hernandez clinches up against the cage.
Hernandez comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Niko Alzate has been cut.
Alzate is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Alzate blocks an elbow strike.
A short left from Alzate.
Alzate manages to break the clinch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Alzate!
Hector Hernandez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alzate looks to land a body kick but Hernandez moved away.
Hernandez ducks under a wild hook from Alzate.
A swing and a miss from Hernandez.
Hernandez avoids a kick to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Alzate finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez tries to clinch up.
Hernandez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Alzate momentarily.
Alzate throws a front kick aimed at Hernandez's knee but Hernandez avoids it well.
Alzate lands a nice hook to Hernandez's body. Hernandez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Alzate connects with a body shot that sends Hernandez's belly button to the back.
Alzate swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hernandez clinches with his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hernandez.
A short left from Alzate.
Alzate fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hernandez misses with the head strike.
Hernandez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hernandez gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Alzate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hernandez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alzate lands with a short shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alzate fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Alzate tries to throw a body punch but Hernandez avoids it by throwing Alzate back against the cage.
Alzate turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Alzate manages to end up in side control.
Alzate wants to control for a moment but Hernandez uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Alzate trying to control from half guard but Hernandez is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hernandez has one foot on Alzate's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Hernandez avoids the body shot from Alzate.
Alzate misses with the body kick
and Hernandez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Niko Alzate will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Niko Alzate's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hernandez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Alzate misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Alzate fails to land.
Alzate lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alzate swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alzate tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hernandez's elbow.
Alzate is trying to stall.
Alzate escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hernandez lands a lovely overhand right.
Alzate misses with an attempted mid kick.
Alzate looks to land a body kick but Hernandez moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alzate manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Alzate tries to counter with a takedown but Hernandez is quick to defend against it.
Alzate fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Alzate throws a leg kick but Hernandez sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hernandez sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Alzate is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alzate thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hernandez if he has to take too many more of those.
Alzate ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alzate half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hernandez misses with a double jab.
Alzate swats away the attempt to clinch by Hernandez.
Hernandez has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Alzate.
A big left from Alzate misses.
Niko Alzate is winning the standup battle so far.
Alzate lands with a slapping head kick.
Alzate with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Alzate avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alzate attempts a counter takedown but Hernandez avoids it well and moves away.
Alzate misses with a body kick.
Hernandez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Alzate manages to break the clinch.
Alzate fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hernandez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hernandez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Alzate.
Hernandez throws a shot from downtown. Alzate moves away and avoids it.
Alzate throws a leg kick which misses Hernandez's front leg but catches the back leg as Hernandez tries to avoid it.
Hernandez blocks the body kick.
Alzate lands a jab to the head.
Good leg kick by Alzate there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hernandez lunges at Alzate with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Alzate's hand.
Alzate takes one on the button.
Alzate misses with a wild body shot.
Alzate throws the kick towards the body but Hernandez avoids it.
Alzate bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hernandez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alzate ducks under a wild hook from Hernandez.
Hernandez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alzate feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice defenses there by Hernandez.
Alzate fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hernandez checks it well.
Alzate is looking to wear down Hernandez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hernandez throws out a loose jab but Alzate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both fighters circling a little - Alzate finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hernandez 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.
Alzate misses with an uppercut. Hernandez saw that one coming.
Alzate lands with a hook. Hernandez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Alzate thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hernandez if he has to take too many more of those.
Alzate takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Alzate misses with a low kick.
Alzate throws a jab but it's blocked by Hernandez.
Alzate misses with a low kick as Hernandez jumps back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crunch! Alzate slams his shin into Hernandez's torso.
Hernandez is breathing heavily.
Hernandez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A clash of legs there as Hernandez blocks the low kick.
Alzate scores with a leg kick.
Alzate connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hernandez blocks the body kick.
Hernandez slips under a jab from Alzate.
Alzate pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hernandez looks to land a right hand but Alzate moved out of range.
Alzate scores with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Alzate misses the target.
Hernandez tries to counter by closing the distance.
Alzate throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hernandez.
Hernandez tries to counter with a clinch but Alzate shakes him off and moves away.
Alzate fakes the leg kick and cracks Hernandez in the body.
Alzate stuns Hernandez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niko Alzate dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Niko Alzate's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. 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.
A nice inside leg kick there by Alzate. That's going to slow Hernandez down.
Hernandez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alzate.
Alzate pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Alzate fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hernandez on the side of the head.
Alzate cracks the inside of Hernandez's front leg.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Alzate here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Alzate tries to land a front kick but Hernandez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hernandez tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hernandez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Alzate, pushing him back against the cage.
Alzate tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hernandez smiles and moves away.
Alzate takes a swing at Hernandez's ribcage but misses.
Alzate circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alzate misses the shot to the body.
Hernandez wants to counter with a clinch but Alzate pushes him away.
Hernandez throws a nice looking combination but Alzate bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
An inside leg kick lands from Alzate.
Hernandez misses with a wild combination.
Alzate appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Alzate.
Hernandez has managed to clinch.
Hernandez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alzate backwards.
Alzate dodges an elbow strike from Hernandez.
Hernandez has a couple of punches blocked by Alzate.
Alzate has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hernandez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hernandez gets through Alzate's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Alzate escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hernandez wants to clinch up but Alzate keeps it at a distance.
Hernandez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alzate.
Alzate tries a low kick but Hernandez avoids it.
Alzate just misses with a punch to the body.
Hernandez takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hector Hernandez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alzate throws the kick towards the body but Hernandez avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alzate. Hernandez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hernandez tries to counter with a clinch but Alzate shakes him off and moves away.
A shot to the liver by Alzate. Beautiful body shot.
Hernandez throws the left hand but Alzate avoids the punch easily.
Hernandez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hernandez drops his hands momentarily and Alzate takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
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!
Hernandez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Alzate.
Alzate clobbers Hernandez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hernandez closes the distance and clinches.
Alzate blocks an elbow strike from Hernandez.
Alzate is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hernandez can do to turn this around?
Hernandez lands an elbow just above Alzate 's eye.
Alzate is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Niko Alzate. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alzate pulls guard.
Hernandez trying to stand up but can't free himself from Alzate's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alzate has his foot on Hernandez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hernandez works his way back into a safe position though.
Alzate not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hernandez would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Alzate had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hernandez defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hernandez is looking to stand up but Alzate won't let him.
Alzate working for a triangle but Hernandez defends it easily.
Hernandez wants to stand but Alzate has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Niko Alzate is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hernandez is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hernandez rushes Alzate and presses him up against the cage.
Hernandez throws an elbow that misses.
Hernandez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alzate dodges an elbow strike from Hernandez.
Hernandez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Alzate lands with a light punch inside.
Hernandez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alzate's elbow.
Hernandez tries to land a knee to the head but Alzate blocks with his arms.
Alzate blocks an uppercut.
Hector Hernandez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Alzate escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Niko Alzate.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Alzate, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Niko Alzate!
Niko Alzate seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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