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MMMA 58 Bestarsson vs Man PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul OConnell (ranked 3291 p4p, 105 weight class) and Baltasar Halko (ranked 3592 p4p, 117 weight class). Halko has chosen The Lumberjack by Jackyl as his entrance music. Paul OConnell has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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285 lbs
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300 lbs
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Good wrestling
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul OConnell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Baltasar Halko!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
OConnell throws a right hand that Halko ducks under and follows up with a left that Halko also avoids with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Halko. OConnell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Halko misses with a jab, cross combination.
OConnell misses with a head kick.
Halko misses with a body shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Halko has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Halko moves forwards but OConnell connects with a nice, crisp jab.
It looks like Baltasar Halko has been cut.
Halko with a poor takedown
and OConnell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Halko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Halko shoots for a double leg takedown but OConnell sprawls well. He's pushed Halko's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Halko falls off balance throwing a combination
and OConnell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Halko is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in OConnell's half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
OConnell is trying to stand back up but Halko is controlling him
Halko wants to pass to mount but OConnell is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OConnell wants to get back to his feet.
Halko is looking for a kimura here.
Halko missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
OConnell is looking to escape.
Halko missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
OConnell makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
OConnell is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
OConnell scores with a nice head shot.
Jab by OConnell.
Paul OConnell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halko misses with a takedown attempt
and OConnell counters with a leg kick.
Paul OConnell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baltasar Halko.
OConnell digs a good body shot into Halko's ribs.
OConnell scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
OConnell lands with a hook. Halko tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OConnell darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Halko is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. OConnell doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Halko crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Halko's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paul OConnell!
Paul OConnell decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mikhail Bakunin (ranked 2732 p4p, 349 weight class) and Brian Hardy (ranked 2609 p4p, 332 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mikhail Bakunin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brian Hardy!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bakunin misses with a wild body shot.
Bakunin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hardy on the side of the head.
Hardy throws a hook but Bakunin blocks it.
Hardy takes a swing at Bakunin's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Bakunin misses the target.
Bakunin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bakunin tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hardy manages to circle out of the way.
Bakunin throws a lazy right hand but Hardy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bakunin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hardy.
Bakunin tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hardy manages to circle out of the way.
Bakunin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bakunin scores with a body shot.
Bakunin ducks under a wild hook from Hardy.
Bakunin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bakunin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hardy defending well as Bakunin loads up on a big left hand.
Bakunin closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bakunin clinches.
Bakunin prevents a body shot from Hardy.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bakunin.
Bakunin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bakunin misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bakunin misses with some punches.
Hardy prevents a body shot from Bakunin.
Bakunin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hardy lands an uppercut.
Hardy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hardy blocks a body shot from Bakunin.
Bakunin has a couple of punches blocked by Hardy.
Bakunin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bakunin pushes Hardy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hardy has hold of one of Bakunin's legs. Bakunin is fighting the takedown attempt but Hardy gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Bakunin kicks Hardy off and gets to his feet.
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!
Hardy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bakunin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hardy ducks under a wild hook from Bakunin.
A swing and a miss from Bakunin.
Hardy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bakunin with a body shot.
Mikhail Bakunin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bakunin lands with a shot to the body.
Hardy moves out of range of the strikes.
Bakunin drives through and clinches with Hardy against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bakunin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bakunin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hardy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bakunin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bakunin lands with a right to the head.
Bakunin gets underhooks to prevent Hardy's takedown attempt.
Bakunin scores with a shoulder strike.
Bakunin is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Hardy's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Bakunin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Bakunin - that landed with a thud.
Hardy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bakunins head.
Bakunin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bakunin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hardy or not.
Bakunin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Bakunin.
Hardy has Bakunin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bakunin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mikhail Bakunin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Hardy.
Bakunin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bakunin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bakunin misses with a punch to the body.
Hardy wants a takedown but no success here.
Bakunin lands a shoulder strike.
Hardy tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hardy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bakunin prevents it.
Bakunin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bakunin.
Hardy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Bakunin on the inside.
Hardy is rocked!
Bakunin creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Hardy with a big uppercut! Hardy tries to clinch up but Bakunin pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Hardy to the mat! Hardy covers up and Bakunin unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mikhail Bakunin!
A very excited looking Mikhail Bakunin made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luiz Araujo (ranked 2049 p4p, 269 weight class) and Atlas Metaxas (ranked 2364 p4p, 308 weight class). Araujo comes to the cage accompanied by Who Shot Ya?. Metaxas has chosen Richard Humpty Vission-Superstar as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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207 lbs
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223 lbs
11 - 9 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luiz Araujo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Atlas Metaxas!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Araujo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Metaxas defends it nicely.
Metaxas throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Araujo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Araujo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Araujo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Araujo is looking to clinch but Metaxas is avoiding it.
Metaxas is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Metaxas closes the distance and clinches.
Metaxas lands an elbow inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Metaxas.
Metaxas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Metaxas gets underhooks to prevent Araujo's takedown attempt.
Araujo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Metaxas avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luiz Araujo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Araujo is looking for a takedown.
Araujo tries to pull guard but Metaxas forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Metaxas lands a nice uppercut.
Metaxas lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Metaxas stops a takedown attempt from Araujo.
Araujo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Metaxas to keep the fight standing.
A right hook to the body lands for Metaxas.
Araujo is breathing heavily.
Metaxas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Araujo backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metaxas taking a breather.
Metaxas lands an elbow inside that Araujo shrugs off.
It looks like Luiz Araujo has been cut.
Metaxas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Araujo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Metaxas to keep the fight standing.
Araujo has Metaxas pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Metaxas manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Araujo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Metaxas lands an elbow just above Araujo 's eye.
Metaxas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Araujo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Araujo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Metaxas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Metaxas delivers a nice body kick.
Metaxas connects with the punch.
Araujo is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Araujo misses with a takedown
and Metaxas counters with a leg kick.
Metaxas lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Atlas Metaxas!
After the fight, Atlas Metaxas was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tyrion Lannister (ranked 1483 p4p, 145 weight class) and Dean Fellows (ranked 1437 p4p, 141 weight class). Lannister comes to the cage accompanied by Game Of Thrones. Fellows comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Welcome to the Jungle kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Dean Fellows has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tyrion Lannister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Dean Fellows!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lannister walks into a straight right hand from Fellows.
Lannister gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fellows.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lannister. Fellows does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fellows avoids the head kick by Lannister.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lannister.
Fellows uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lannister has time to react.
Lannister fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fellows is out of range.
Fellows circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lannister misses with a hook.
Fellows is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nice shot lands for Lannister.
Lannister connects with a single shot there.
Fellows throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lannister.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lannister tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fellows manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lannister darts in trying to clinch
and Fellows counters with a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lannister blocks a jab.
Tyrion Lannister seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fellows avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fellows is looking for the big counter here.
Lannister fails with an attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fellows! But no joy.
Fellows connects with a nice looking jab.
Fellows gets tackled into the cage by Lannister. Lannister maintains the clinch.
Fellows throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lannisters head.
Lannister working aggressively here.
Lannister lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Lannister has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Fellows blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fellows just leaning against Lannister, taking a breather.
Lannister working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fellows blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fellows blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Fellows scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fellows tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lannister doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lannister works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A body shot lands from Fellows.
Fellows wants to stall.
Lannister misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lannister.
Fellows misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fellows has Lannister pushed against the cage.
Lannister has clasped his hands together around Fellows's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Lannister wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fellows keeps working.
Lannister is trying to get an arm triangle but Fellows is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Fellows's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
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.
Lannister looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lannister in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Fellows parries the strikes from Lannister easily there. Lannister is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Fellows to escape.
Fellows is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Lannister has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Fellows is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Fellows throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Fellows has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fellows walks into a stiff left hand from Lannister.
Lannister tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fellows sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lannister somewhat.
Fellows is looking for the big counter here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lannister tries to clinch up but Fellows circles away and keeps his distance.
Lannister takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lannister swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lannister connects with a solid leg kick.
Fellows throws a hook but Lannister avoids it easily.
Fellows uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lannister.
Lannister dives in and grabs Fellows's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fellows pushes down on Lannister's head and hops out.
Fellows rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lannister moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lannister scores with a jab to the body.
Fellows throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dean Fellows 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.
Lannister fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lannister clinches up with Fellows and pushes him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fellows.
Lannister working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lannister lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fellows has a couple of punches blocked by Lannister.
Lannister takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lannister lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fellows backwards.
Fellows lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lannister.
Tyrion Lannister has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fellows misses with a punch to the body.
Lannister is looking to control Fellows's arms but Fellows gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lannister has his back to the cage.
Lannister has Fellows pushed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fellows.
Fellows gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Tyrion Lannister has been cut.
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!
Fellows tries a body shot but Lannister blocks it.
Lannister's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fellows throws a head punch that misses.
Fellows pushes Lannister back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lannister looking to slow down the pace here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fellows comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lannister throws a punch but it's blocked by Fellows.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fellows as Lannister tries to tie him up.
Fellows pushes Lannister back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Fellows fails to land.
Fellows lands with a light punch inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fellows.
Fellows misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fellows.
Lannister prevents a body shot from Fellows.
Lannister misses with a body punch.
Fellows blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Lannister fails to land.
Nice elbow from Fellows.
Stalling in the clinch from Lannister.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lannister.
Fellows lands a hook that snaps the head of Lannister backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fellows letting Lannister take a breather here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fellows pushes Lannister back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lannister lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fellows backwards.
Lannister drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fellows pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lannister changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fellows tries to avoid it but Lannister manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fellows to the ground. Fellows escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Despite the aggression on Fellows's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nice uppercut there from Lannister.
Fellows connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lannister momentarily.
Fellows slips under a jab from Lannister.
The fighters circling - Fellows throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lannister throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fellows gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dean Fellows is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lannister finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lannister tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fellows swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrion Lannister. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fellows listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Fellows. That snapped Lannister's head back.
Lannister misses with a hook
and Fellows counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fellows steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lannister.
Lannister takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fellows dips to his left and cracks Lannister with an uppercut!
Fellows scores with a punch to the head.
Lannister is rocked!
Lannister misses with a leg kick
and Fellows counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oh Lannister is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fellows lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Lannister up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Fellows from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Lannister's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dean Fellows!
Dean Fellows very nearly forgot to thank Freebok (85% Laundry) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stu Grimson (ranked 2046 p4p, 61 weight class) and Vincent Mars (ranked 2213 p4p, 68 weight class). Grimson comes into the arena with Omerta - Lamb of God blaring out of the sound system. Mars has chosen Solaar Pleure by Solaar as his entrance music. Vincent Mars 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stu Grimson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vincent Mars!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grimson lands a nice shot to the body.
Grimson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Grimson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mars lands a high kick!
Mars missing with a left hand there. Grimson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grimson misses with a hook.
Mars throws a hook but Grimson avoids it easily.
Mars pivots, looking for a leg kick but Grimson is out of range and Mars settles back down.
Nice defenses there by Mars.
Mars tries a head kick but it misses.
Mars takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Grimson cracks Mars with a right hand to the side of the head.
It looks like Vincent Mars has been cut.
Grimson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Grimson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Grimson avoids the head kick by Mars.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good leg kick by Mars there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Grimson checks a leg kick.
Grimson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mars.
Mars cracks Grimson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mars moves out of range as Grimson strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mars scores with a kick to the body.
Mars has closed the distance and engaged Grimson in a clinch.
Grimson tries to work over Mars's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mars tries a knee to the head but Grimson blocks it.
Mars lands an elbow just above Grimson 's eye.
It looks like Stu Grimson has been cut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grimson.
Mars works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mars is trying to maintain a safe position but Grimson gets an underhook and turns Mars into the cage.
Mars tries to work over Grimson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mars misses with a punch to the body.
Grimson misses with a punch to the body.
Mars lands a hook that snaps the head of Grimson backwards.
Mars has a couple of punches blocked by Grimson.
Mars goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mars lands with a short shot to the head.
Grimson is leaning against Mars and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mars misses with a body punch.
Mars can't find room to land a body shot as Grimson controls the action.
Grimson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grimson works on Mars's body with a couple of short punches.
Grimson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Mars.
Grimson blocks an uppercut.
Grimson lands an uppercut.
Grimson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mars.
Mars lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mars gets through Grimson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Grimson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Grimson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grimson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Grimson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Grimson on the inside.
Mars lands a right hand.
Grimson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Grimson lands a right hand.
That has opened up Vincent Mars's cut even more.
Grimson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mars looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimson digs a right hand into Mars's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mars's gas tank.
A shot in the inside from Grimson.
Mars is rocked!
Grimson unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Mars! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Grimson is unloading with more strikes now! Mars drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stu Grimson!
A victorious Stu Grimson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksandar Kamenov (ranked 1630 p4p, 223 weight class) and Steve The Smiling Assassin (ranked 1510 p4p, 206 weight class). Kamenov comes to the cage accompanied by Korn - Hey Daddy. Steve The Smiling Assassin has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
27 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Aleksandar Kamenov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve The Smiling Assassin!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamenov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. The Smiling Assassin sprawls well initially but Kamenov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The Smiling Assassin tries to get to full guard but Kamenov has control of the leg.
Kamenov is controlling the pace.
Kamenov is pressing down on The Smiling Assassin's thigh, looking to free his foot. The Smiling Assassin is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Smiling Assassin wants to sweep but Kamenov has passed to side control!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Smiling Assassin regains half guard.
The Smiling Assassin is looking for a sweep. Kamenov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The Smiling Assassin is trying is best to control the position here.
The Smiling Assassin felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Kamenov controlling the action here.
Kamenov wants to take a breather but The Smiling Assassin is having none of it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kamenov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kamenov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as The Smiling Assassin sprawls well. The Smiling Assassin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kamenov gets slowly back to his feet.
The Smiling Assassin wants to counter the offense by Kamenov and move into the clinch position.
Kamenov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The Smiling Assassin is concentrating on defense, preventing Kamenov from advancing position.
Kamenov prevents The Smiling Assassin from improving his position.
The Smiling Assassin is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Smiling Assassin is trying to get back to full guard.
Kamenov controlling the pace.
The Smiling Assassin gets back to full guard.
Kamenov content to stall in guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kamenov gets to his feet. The Smiling Assassin looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Kamenov dives in and grabs The Smiling Assassin's left leg, looking for a takedown. The Smiling Assassin pushes down on Kamenov's head and hops out.
The Smiling Assassin lands with a straight right. Kamenov didn't see that one coming.
The Smiling Assassin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksandar Kamenov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kamenov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The Smiling Assassin can't do much from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The Smiling Assassin is trying to escape the position but Kamenov is controlling the position.
Kamenov wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Smiling Assassin keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandar Kamenov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kamenov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The Smiling Assassin throws a hook but Kamenov blocks it.
The Smiling Assassin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kamenov.
Kamenov backing away here, and The Smiling Assassin unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
No luck for Kamenov with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksandar Kamenov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from The Smiling Assassin. No joy for Kamenov on that attempt.
Kamenov takes one to the side of the head.
Kamenov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but The Smiling Assassin swivels and escapes.
Kamenov tries for a takedown but The Smiling Assassin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The Smiling Assassin throws a counter combo.
Kamenov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The Smiling Assassin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The Smiling Assassin scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kamenov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Smiling Assassin.
Kamenov fires out a quick counter leg kick but The Smiling Assassin just manages to avoid it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kamenov.
Kamenov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with The Smiling Assassin but The Smiling Assassin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kamenov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from The Smiling Assassin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Smiling Assassin wants to clinch up but Kamenov keeps it at a distance.
Kamenov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The Smiling Assassin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Smiling Assassin working Kamenov over with strikes.
Kamenov has hold of The Smiling Assassin's hands but The Smiling Assassin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kamenov is looking to control The Smiling Assassin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kamenov avoid being mounted?
The Smiling Assassin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The Smiling Assassin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The Smiling Assassin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The Smiling Assassin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The Smiling Assassin stalling.
Kamenov tries to roll over but The Smiling Assassin keeps him under control.
Kamenov is not content to let The Smiling Assassin control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The Smiling Assassin is taking a breather. Kamenov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The Smiling Assassin is thwarting Kamenov's attempts to control the position.
The Smiling Assassin trying to control the action but Kamenov is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Steve The Smiling Assassin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Smiling Assassin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The Smiling Assassin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kamenov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? The Smiling Assassin is fending him off so far but Kamenov persists. Nope, The Smiling Assassin circles away and we're back to standing.
The Smiling Assassin is looking for the big counter here.
The Smiling Assassin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kamenov or perhaps it was just good defense by The Smiling Assassin, which made it look bad.
Kamenov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamenov fails with the takedown.
A decent looking cross lands there for The Smiling Assassin.
The Smiling Assassin cracks Kamenov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The Smiling Assassin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The Smiling Assassin sizes up Kamenov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kamenov goes for a double leg but The Smiling Assassin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as The Smiling Assassin continues to drive forward.
Kamenov shoots in and drives through. The Smiling Assassin sprawls well.
The Smiling Assassin shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kamenov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kamenov pushes The Smiling Assassin off and scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kamenov shoots in and drives through. The Smiling Assassin sprawls well.
The Smiling Assassin slaps away a takedown attempt from Kamenov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The Smiling Assassin missing with a left hand there. Kamenov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The Smiling Assassin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nice elbow from The Smiling Assassin.
It looks like Aleksandar Kamenov has been cut.
The Smiling Assassin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamenov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Smiling Assassin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kamenov backwards.
The Smiling Assassin lands with a right to the head.
Kamenov scores with a shot to the side of The Smiling Assassin's head.
The Smiling Assassin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kamenov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but The Smiling Assassin is keeping busy.
The Smiling Assassin blocks a body shot from Kamenov.
Kamenov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Smiling Assassin pushes off an throws an elbow but Kamenov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The Smiling Assassin throws an elbow that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by The Smiling Assassin.
The Smiling Assassin lands an elbow inside that Kamenov shrugs off.
Kamenov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The Smiling Assassin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kamenov wants to stall.
Kamenov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kamenov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kamenov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve The Smiling Assassin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aleksandar Kamenov'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kamenov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The Smiling Assassin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The Smiling Assassin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The Smiling Assassin cracks Kamenov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from The Smiling Assassin, right into the meat.
Kamenov shoots in for a takedown but The Smiling Assassin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kamenov closes the distance and clinches up with The Smiling Assassin, looking for a takedown. Kamenov pushes The Smiling Assassin against the cage but The Smiling Assassin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksandar Kamenov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kamenov misses with a takedown attempt - The Smiling Assassin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A punch combination from The Smiling Assassin misses.
It looked like Kamenov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kamenov drives through with a takedown into The Smiling Assassin's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The Smiling Assassin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kamenov is one step ahead there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The Smiling Assassin pulls Kamenov in close to his closed guard and prevents Kamenov from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Smiling Assassin looking for a sweep. Not yet The Smiling Assassin, not yet.
Aleksandar Kamenov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kamenov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kamenov wants to control from the top but The Smiling Assassin keeps moving.
Kamenov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two 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.
The Smiling Assassin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kamenov wants to control but The Smiling Assassin is keeping busy.
The Smiling Assassin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The Smiling Assassin working Kamenov over with strikes.
Kamenov taking some punishment here, with The Smiling Assassin in his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamenov trying to control here.
The Smiling Assassin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kamenov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. The Smiling Assassin is working away from the top position though.
Kamenov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The Smiling Assassin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kamenov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The Smiling Assassin working over Kamenov with some ground and pound. Kamenov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The Smiling Assassin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kamenov defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The Smiling Assassin is trying to control. Kamenov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The Smiling Assassin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kamenov wants to get back to full guard.
Kamenov is trying is best to control the position here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kamenov tries to score a power double leg takedown but The Smiling Assassin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kamenov somewhat.
Kamenov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Smiling Assassin.
The Smiling Assassin misses with a hook.
The Smiling Assassin manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kamenov on his heels. He'll look to pass Kamenov's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells The Smiling Assassin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The Smiling Assassin postures up.
The Smiling Assassin works over Kamenov with some ground and pound from guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve The Smiling Assassin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think The Smiling Assassin 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve The Smiling Assassin!
Steve The Smiling Assassin was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marcelo Aurelio (ranked 2110 p4p, 237 weight class) and Pavlo Bilous (ranked 5015 p4p, 464 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcelo Aurelio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pavlo Bilous!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bilous throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Aurelio.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bilous.
Bilous misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bilous prevents a body shot from Aurelio.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aurelio.
We've been hearing reports that Aurelio has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Aurelio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bilous is struggling to control the position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bilous creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bilous throws a head punch that misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Aurelio.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aurelio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bilous scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bilous swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bilous fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bilous throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aurelios head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bilous has a couple of punches blocked by Aurelio.
Still in the clinch, Bilous scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aurelio pulls guard effortlessly.
Bilous in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aurelio looking for a sweep. Not yet Aurelio, not yet.
Bilous stands up over Aurelio, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bilous is looking to work some ground and pound but Aurelio has wrist control.
Bilous drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bilous jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Aurelio wants to sweep here but Bilous controlling him for the moment.
Bilous missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Aurelio is looking for a triangle but Bilous pushes his legs off easily.
Aurelio looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bilous has picked Aurelio up and slammed him! Aurelio can't keep hold of the triangle and Bilous manages to pass to side control!
Aurelio regains half guard.
Bilous working Aurelio over with strikes.
Bilous is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bilous thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Aurelio's head.
Bilous is nestled in close to Aurelio, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bilous trying to control from half guard but Aurelio is working away.
Bilous working Aurelio over with strikes.
Aurelio won't allow Bilous to pass to mount.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bilous lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ground and pound from Bilous.
Bilous thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aurelio is trying to get back to full guard.
Aurelio is working hard here to advance position.
Bilous is thwarting Aurelio's attempts to control the position.
Bilous lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aurelio is looking to improve his position.
Aurelio trying to control from the bottom.
Bilous seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Aurelio wants to improve his position but Bilous is controlling well.
Bilous slips a nice elbow through Aurelio's hands, connecting with Aurelio's forehead.
Bilous looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Aurelio is rocked!
Bilous looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Oh Aurelio is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bilous lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Aurelio quite badly. Aurelio pulls Bilous in close trying to recover. Bilous postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Aurelio on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Aurelio doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pavlo Bilous!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Pavlo Bilous waved his t-shirt featuring RAGS of a RONIN's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Manny Machado (ranked 780 p4p, 95 weight class) and Atanase Teodor (ranked 1209 p4p, 138 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Teodor's choice of entrance music: Pots and pans banging . Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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162 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
32 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manny Machado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Atanase Teodor!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machado misses with a series of wild punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Teodor! But no joy.
Machado misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Teodor motions for Machado to come forward. Teodor throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Machado was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Machado is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Teodor.
Teodor tries a quick counter leg kick but Machado is wise to it.
Machado lands a jab to the head.
Machado misses with a straight right.
Teodor lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Teodor connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Machado checks a leg kick.
Teodor feints and then cracks Machado's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Machado down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teodor connects with a solid leg kick.
Machado lands a slapping body shot.
Machado tries to work over Teodor's front leg with a kick but Teodor checks it.
Teodor flicks out a counter leg kick but Machado steps away.
Machado lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Machado swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Teodor feints a counter leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Teodor walks into a stiff left hand from Machado.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Teodor looks to land a right hand but Machado moved out of range.
Machado blocks a head kick by Teodor.
Machado cracks Teodor with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
No joy there for Machado, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A jab lands there for Machado.
Machado tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Teodor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Machado tries to close the distance and clinch but Teodor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Machado lands with a hook. Teodor tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Teodor lands a front kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Teodor.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Teodor 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 Machado has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Machado and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The fight stays on the outside here - Teodor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Machado throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teodor lands a nice hook to Machado's body. Machado takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machado bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Teodor shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Machado avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Teodor throws a head kick that misses.
Machado throws a low kick but Teodor avoids it.
Machado lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Teodor with a nice cross.
Teodor is looking to land body kicks.
Machado will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Teodor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Teodor throws a low kick but Machado moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Machado on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Teodor.
Teodor misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teodor lands a leg kick that knocks Machado off balance momentarily.
Teodor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Machado is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Machado will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Machado throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Teodor on the side of the head.
Machado misses with a looping left.
Machado scores with a punch to the head.
The fighters circling - Teodor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Teodor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Machado.
Machado throws a leg kick that misses.
Teodor attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Machado swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Teodor connects with a high kick.
Teodor lands a head kick. Machado smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Teodor avoids the body shot from Machado.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Machado blocks a head kick by Teodor.
Machado wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Teodor moves out of range of the body kick.
Machado moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Machado changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Machado throws a leg kick but Teodor moved away.
Teodor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Teodor throws a leg kick
and Machado cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Machado misses with a left hand
and Teodor counters with a nice leg kick.
Nice body punch from Machado.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Teodor throws a leg kick that misses.
Machado swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Teodor.
Teodor has closed the distance and engaged Machado in a clinch.
Teodor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Machado backwards.
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 Manny Machado will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Machado sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Machado moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Machado throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Teodor on the side of the head.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Machado.
Machado throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Teodor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Machado is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Machado. Teodor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Machado checks a leg kick.
Teodor is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Teodor throws the kick towards the body but Machado avoids it.
Machado misses with a series of wild punches.
Teodor fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Teodor jabs Machado to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Teodor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Machado throws out the jab.
Teodor bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Machado's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teodor tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Machado counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Teodor thinking.
Teodor misses with a body kick.
A left lands for Teodor.
A big left from Machado misses.
Teodor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Machado goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Machado throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Teodor checks a leg kick.
Machado misses with a low kick as Teodor jumps back.
Teodor takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Teodor bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Machado's head.
Machado shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A slow jab from Machado misses its intended target.
Teodor throws a good cross that connects.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado moves out of range as Teodor throws a body kick.
Teodor swats away the attempt to clinch by Machado.
Teodor throws a leg kick which misses Machado's front leg but catches the back leg as Machado tries to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machado jabs at Teodor's body.
Nice cross by Machado.
Teodor cracks Machado with a right hand to the side of the head.
Machado throws a jab but it's blocked by Teodor.
Teodor connects with a solid leg kick.
Teodor tries a low kick but Machado avoids it.
Teodor drops his hands momentarily and Machado takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Teodor.
Nice body kick from Teodor.
Teodor moves out of range of the leg kick from Machado.
Teodor shapes to counter with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Teodor.
Machado misses with a looping right.
Machado throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Teodor. Machado does a little dance to reset his feet.
Machado cracks Teodor with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Teodor missing with a left hand there. Machado was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Teodor lunges at Machado with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Machado's hand.
Machado is looking to land body kicks.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Teodor checks a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Teodor. That's going to slow Machado down.
Machado takes one on the button.
Machado misses the shot to the body.
Machado uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Teodor.
Machado moves out of range as Teodor throws a body kick.
Good leg kick by Teodor there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Atanase Teodor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Teodor misses.
Teodor dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Machado. That did some damage!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machado throws a leg kick but Teodor sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Machado lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Teodor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A clash of legs there as Teodor blocks the low kick.
Machado scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Teodor will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Machado lands a really nice looking cross but Teodor seems unphased.
Machado lands a glancing blow to the side of Teodor's head.
Teodor throws a quick inside leg kick.
Machado just misses with a punch to the body.
As Machado backs off Teodor throws a huge counter combo but Machado manages to avoid it all.
Teodor throws an overhand right that lands on Machado's shoulder, as Machado tries to avoid the shot.
Machado avoids the head kick by Teodor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Atanase Teodor will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!
Teodor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Machado sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Machado takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Machado throws a body punch but Teodor moves out of range.
Machado takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A swing and a miss from Machado.
Teodor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Machado.
Machado tries to counter by clinching up but Teodor breaks away and moves out of range.
Machado misses with a body shot.
Teodor misses with a wild combination.
Machado throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Machado misses.
Teodor just misses with a punch to the body.
A solid body kick from Teodor.
Machado scores with a hook to the body. Teodor takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teodor thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd cheers as Machado lands an impressive looking overhand right. Teodor doesn't seem phased though.
Machado ducks under a wild hook from Teodor.
Machado is looking to counter the offense by Teodor and move into the clinch.
Machado connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Teodor throws a solid leg kick but Machado takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Teodor.
Machado misses with an uppercut
and Teodor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Machado getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Machado takes a swing at Teodor's ribcage but misses.
Machado scores with a jab.
Machado digs a good body shot into Teodor's ribs.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Teodor.
Teodor looks to throw the jab but Machado is out of range.
Machado throws a leg kick but Teodor moved away.
Teodor has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Teodor lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teodor throws a head kick but Machado moves out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Teodor.
Teodor is looking to chop away at Machado's legs.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Teodor.
Machado is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Machado will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Teodor misses with an attempted mid kick.
Teodor swings for the body but Machado moves out of range.
Teodor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Teodor throws a front kick that sends Machado stumbling back into the cage.
Nice defenses there by Machado.
Machado appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Teodor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Machado.
Machado misses with an uppercut.
Machado tries to clinch there but Teodor circles away.
Teodor drops his hands momentarily and Machado takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teodor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Machado.
Teodor throws out a counter right but Machado avoids it with no problem.
Teodor just misses with a punch to the body.
Teodor looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Teodor tries to clinch but Machado is having none of it.
A telegraphed right hand from Machado misses the target.
Machado looks to land a left hand but Teodor moved out of range nicely.
Teodor misses with a kick to the body
letting Machado counter with a right hand.
Teodor misses with a low kick.
Teodor misses with a straight right.
Machado throws a series of strikes that have Teodor backpedaling.
Teodor throws a looping overhand right but Machado ducks down to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Machado misses its target.
Machado uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Teodor.
Machado uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Teodor.
A chopping leg kick lands by Teodor.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teodor digs a good body shot into Machado's ribs.
Machado motions for Teodor to come forward. Machado throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Teodor misses with a two punch combination.
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!
Machado fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Teodor manages to avoid it.
Teodor misses with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Machado.
Teodor fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Teodor keeps the fight on the outside.
Teodor throws a head kick but Machado moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Machado misses
and Teodor counters with an outside leg kick.
Teodor tries a low kick but Machado avoids it.
Teodor misses with a straight left.
Machado lands with a nice body kick.
Machado connects with a body shot that sends Teodor's belly button to the back.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Atanase Teodor.
Well Teodor has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Atanase Teodor!
A less than humble Atanase Teodor misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dado Mata (ranked 979 p4p, 41 weight class) and Phil Harrass (ranked 1485 p4p, 69 weight class). Mata's entrance music is 和楽器バンド / 千本桜. A fine choice. Harrass has chosen Tomorrow as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Dado Mata!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Phil Harrass!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harrass dives in and grabs Mata's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mata pushes down on Harrass's head and hops out.
Harrass misses with a series of wild punches.
Mata feinted with a counter takedown.
Mata moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mata has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Martial Arts Dojo in the buildup to the fight.
Mata fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Harrass misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mata counters with a left to the body.
Mata works Harrass's body with a nice hook.
Harrass is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mata's half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harrass not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mata is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Harrass performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mata looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mata is looking for a sweep. Harrass is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Harrass landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mata is pressing down on Harrass's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Harrass content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Harrass looking to pass the guard.
Harrass is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Harrass working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mata looking to control.
Harrass trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Harrass wants to control from the top but Mata keeps moving.
Harrass avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Harrass wants to control from the top but Mata keeps moving.
Mata looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mata keeping moving, preventing Harrass from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A punch lands to the side of Harrass 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrass misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mata slaps away a takedown attempt from Harrass, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dado Mata has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phil Harrass.
Harrass closes the distance and clinches up with Mata, looking for a takedown. Harrass pushes Mata against the cage but Mata circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Harrass shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mata defends it nicely.
Harrass shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mata looking for a sweep. Not yet Mata, not yet.
Harrass looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mata tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mata has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Harrass can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Harrass working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mata wants to sweep here but Harrass controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mata is on top in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mata wants to control from the top but Harrass keeps moving.
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 Dado Mata will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mata ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Harrass moves away.
Harrass throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mata throws a sloppy body shot
and Harrass cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A left lands for Harrass.
Mata avoids the head kick by Harrass.
Mata scores with a spinning back kick!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mata.
Mata fakes the leg kick and cracks Harrass in the body.
Harrass slips under a jab from Mata.
Mata takes a swing at Harrass's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mata defending well as Harrass loads up on a big left hand.
Mata swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mata scores with a punch to the head.
Mata moves into the clinch.
Harrass swings wildly with an uppercut but Mata uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mata working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Harrass on the inside.
Mata misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mata lands a nice uppercut.
Mata tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mata prevents the takedown attempt.
Mata lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Harrass.
Mata throws a punch but it's blocked by Harrass.
Mata digs a right hand underneath Harrass's ribcage. Harrass let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Harrass fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Harrass misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mata is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harrass can do to turn this around?
Mata throws a punch but it's blocked by Harrass.
Mata tries to throw a body punch but Harrass avoids it by throwing Mata back against the cage.
Harrass is trying to push Mata away but Mata has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mata blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mata works on Harrass's body with a couple of short punches.
Mata blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Harrass pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Harrass misses.
Mata throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Harrass counters with a nice uppercut.
Harrass walks into a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harrass lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mata's sensitive parts.
Nice sprawl there from Mata as Harrass shoots in.
Harrass is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mata throws a nice inside leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Mata
and Mata takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Harrass misses with an uppercut
and Mata counters with a right hand to the body.
Harrass scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mata displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Harrass.
Mata throwing a counter right hand but Harrass manages to avoid it.
Dado Mata has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phil Harrass.
Mata is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Mata there.
Harrass tries to close the distance and clinch but Mata swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Mata on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Harrass scores with a sloppy right hand. Mata should have avoided that one.
Harrass throws the kick towards the body but Mata avoids it.
Mata was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Harrass throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Harrass jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mata dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Harrass throws a leg kick but Mata checks it.
Harrass slips under a jab.
Mata fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Harrass takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Harrass throws a chopping leg kick but Mata manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mata connects with a nice looking jab.
Harrass is rocked!
Mata gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Harrass is still on wobbly legs! Can Mata finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mata creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mata misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrass is trying to drag Mata to the mat but Mata just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mata softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mata swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Harrass blocking some punches.
Mata working aggressively here.
Mata misses with the head strike.
Mata throws a head punch that misses.
Mata blocks a body shot from Harrass.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harrass.
Harrass throws a punch but it's blocked by Mata.
Mata pushes Harrass against the cage. Mata is working some dirty boxing. Mata pushes off with a quick right hook! Harrass goes down! Harrass tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Mata moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dado Mata!
A very excited looking Dado Mata made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Bestarsson (ranked 483 p4p, 57 weight class) and Jontte Man (ranked 1947 p4p, 223 weight class). Viktor Bestarsson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jontte Man's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Viktor Bestarsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jontte Man!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bestarsson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bestarsson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Man tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bestarsson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Man's knee momentarily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Man!
Man throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bestarsson.
Man throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bestarsson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bestarsson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Man manages to circle out of the way.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bestarsson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Man blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Man scores a nice knee to the body.
Bestarsson lands a shoulder strike.
Man comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Man tries to pull guard but Bestarsson won't allow it.
Bestarsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Man fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Viktor Bestarsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jontte Man.
Man fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A short right from Bestarsson.
Man lands a knee to the body.
A short left from Man.
Bestarsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Man's elbow.
Bestarsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Man effectively controlling the action here.
A short right from Bestarsson on the inside.
Bestarsson working aggressively here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bestarsson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Man is defending well for now.
Bestarsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Man.
Man prevents a body shot from Bestarsson.
Man stalling the fight.
Man has Bestarsson pressed against the cage.
Man receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bestarsson as Man tries to tie him up.
Bestarsson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bestarsson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Man.
Man with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bestarsson misses with a punch to the body.
Bestarsson missing with knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bestarsson as Man tries to tie him up.
Man trying to control the position but instead, Bestarsson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Man into the cage.
Bestarsson connects with a knee to the head.
Man dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Man takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jontte Man.
Man tries a head kick but it misses.
Bestarsson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Man manages to circle out of the way.
Man takes the fight into the clinch.
Man prevents a body shot from Bestarsson.
Man managing to block the knees to the body from Bestarsson.
Man blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bestarsson misses with a punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Man.
Man tries a knee to the head but Bestarsson blocks it.
Bestarsson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Man working Bestarsson over with knees to the body.
Man just leaning against Bestarsson, taking a breather.
Man avoiding damage as Bestarsson throws knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man is looking to control Bestarsson's arms but Bestarsson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Man has his back to the cage.
Man has thrown a lot of knees so far in this fight and we're lead to believe that's something he's been working on the gym prior to this fight.
Bestarsson looking to throw knees to the head but Man is blocking nicely.
I was talking to Bestarsson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Man softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bestarsson presses Man against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bestarsson looking to throw knees to the head but Man is blocking nicely.
Man blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Man blocking some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Man tries to stall but Bestarsson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bestarsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bestarsson trying to land knees to the body.
Bestarsson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bestarsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Man.
Man stalls.
Bestarsson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Man blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Bestarsson.
Man lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Bestarsson.
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 Viktor Bestarsson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Man tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bestarsson counters with a thumping low kick.
Bestarsson misses with a low kick.
Bestarsson throws out a leg kick but Man moves out of range and Bestarsson only half commits.
Man tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bestarsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Man wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man fails in his attempt to clinch.
Man pushes Bestarsson up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bestarsson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Viktor Bestarsson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bestarsson.
Man struggles to land a body shot inside as Bestarsson controls his hands.
Man crunches a lovely knee into Bestarsson's ribcage.
Man scores with a knee to the head.
Man tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Man leaning against his opponent.
Bestarsson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Man tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bestarsson avoids it.
Bestarsson scores with a shot to the side of Man's head.
Bestarsson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Man - that landed with a thud.
Bestarsson working Man over with knees to the body.
Man is breathing heavily.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bestarsson as Man tries to tie him up.
Bestarsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Man pulls guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Man has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bestarsson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man looking to control.
Bestarsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Man is keeping the position for now.
Bestarsson passes Man's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Man actively working from the bottom here.
Bestarsson controlling the action here.
Man looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bestarsson stalling.
Man is not content to let Bestarsson control the position.
Bestarsson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Man is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Man actively working from the bottom here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Man closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bestarsson counters with a left to the body.
Bestarsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Man.
Jontte Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Man lands with an uppercut that bounces Bestarsson off the cage and back into range.
Bestarsson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Bestarsson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Bestarsson swinging wildly here.
Man fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice body kick from Man.
Man moves out of range as Bestarsson strikes.
Man doesn't manage to clinch there - Bestarsson circles away.
Man checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man misses with a body shot
and Bestarsson counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Jontte Man has been cut.
Man ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Man checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bestarsson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Man is looking to slow Bestarsson down with leg kicks.
Man moves to clinch but Bestarsson breaks away
and Bestarsson counters with a straight right hand.
Man tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bestarsson thinks about countering with a head kick.
Man checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Man doesn't manage to clinch there - Bestarsson circles away.
Man has Bestarsson up against the cage in a clinch.
Man is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bestarsson is defending well for now.
Bestarsson lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man tries to land knees in the clinch but Bestarsson avoids the damage to the body.
Bestarsson lands a nice uppercut.
Bestarsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Man backwards.
A right hand to the body from Bestarsson.
Bestarsson misses with a knee strike.
Bestarsson trying to land knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bestarsson tries to land a knee to the head but Man blocks with his arms.
Bestarsson pushes Man back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Man drags the fight down to the ground.
Bestarsson advances position into side control!
Man is trying to control Bestarsson's posture but Bestarsson avoids it.
Bestarsson trying to control the position but Man is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man regains half guard.
Viktor Bestarsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Man looking for submissions off his back.
Bestarsson prevents Man from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Man looking for subs from the bottom but Bestarsson mounts him!
Bestarsson controlling his opponent.
Man is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bestarsson controlling from the full mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Man is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jontte Man has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Man slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Viktor Bestarsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bestarsson 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viktor Bestarsson!
A very excited looking Viktor Bestarsson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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