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JAG Carnage II PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Masa Funaki (ranked 3226 p4p, 345 weight class) and Manny Morgan (ranked 23306 p4p, 614 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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159 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Masa Funaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manny Morgan!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Funaki cracks Morgan with a right hand to the side of the head.
A combination from Morgan does no damage.
Nice straight punches there by Funaki. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Funaki.
Morgan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Morgan scores with a jab to the body.
Morgan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Funaki lands a big head kick that sends Morgan tumbling to the mat! Funaki takes a step backwards and waves Morgan back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Morgan is rocked!
Manny Morgan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Funaki.
Morgan is still on wobbly legs! Can Funaki finish him?
Morgan circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Funaki. Morgan falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Funaki!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Masa Funaki!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Kempton (ranked 2639 p4p, 294 weight class) and A Mixed Martial Artist Fighter That Competes In Mma (ranked 22685 p4p, 604 weight class). A Mixed Martial Artist Fighter That Competes In Mma 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jacob Kempton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, A Mixed Martial Artist Fighter That Competes In Mma!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kempton throws a nice looking combination but Fighter That Competes In Mma bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kempton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kempton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kempton goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kempton misses with a two punch combination.
Kempton moves away from the strike by Fighter That Competes In Mma.
Fighter That Competes In Mma avoids the body shot from Kempton.
Kempton throws a sloppy head kick and Fighter That Competes In Mma moves out of range easily.
Kempton sets himself, and Fighter That Competes In Mma steps forward looking for the clinch! Kempton avoids it this time.
Kempton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fighter That Competes In Mma on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kempton lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kempton.
It looks like A Mixed Martial Artist Fighter That Competes In Mma has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kempton throws a nice looking combination but Fighter That Competes In Mma bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kempton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kempton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fighter That Competes In Mma, pushing him back against the cage.
Fighter That Competes In Mma's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kempton blocks a body shot from Fighter That Competes In Mma.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Fighter That Competes In Mma.
Fighter That Competes In Mma breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kempton throws a solid leg kick but Fighter That Competes In Mma takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kempton.
Jacob Kempton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fighter That Competes In Mma is looking to clinch.
Fighter That Competes In Mma darts in and clinches Kempton up against the cage.
Fighter That Competes In Mma's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kempton shoots and misses
and Fighter That Competes In Mma makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kempton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fighter That Competes In Mma dodges the punch combination from Kempton.
Sloppy strikes from Kempton. Those never looked like landing.
Fighter That Competes In Mma staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kempton takes the fight into the clinch.
Kempton blocks an uppercut.
Kempton missing with knees to the body.
Kempton is trying to break the clinch but Fighter That Competes In Mma is controlling him.
A frustrated look appears on Kempton's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fighter That Competes In Mma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fighter That Competes In Mma goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A jab-cross combination lands for Kempton and sends Fighter That Competes In Mma crashing to the mat! Kempton follows him down to the mat - Fighter That Competes In Mma regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Fighter That Competes In Mma is rocked!
Fighter That Competes In Mma looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kempton looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter That Competes In Mma 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.
Fighter That Competes In Mma is trying to stand.
Kempton perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Fighter That Competes In Mma tries to kick Kempton off but Kempton keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kempton misses with a jab, cross combination.
A Mixed Martial Artist Fighter That Competes In Mma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four 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.
Fighter That Competes In Mma lands a nice hook to Kempton's body. Kempton takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fighter That Competes In Mma is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kempton shoots in and bounces Fighter That Competes In Mma off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fighter That Competes In Mma is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kempton is controlling him.
Kempton sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Kempton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on A Mixed Martial Artist Fighter That Competes In Mma's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kempton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kempton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kempton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fighter That Competes In Mma moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No luck for Kempton with that takedown attempt.
Kempton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fighter That Competes In Mma, pushing him back against the cage.
Fighter That Competes In Mma tries to throw a body punch but Kempton avoids it by throwing Fighter That Competes In Mma back against the cage.
Kempton blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kempton breaks the clinch.
Fighter That Competes In Mma slips a jab and a cross from Kempton.
Kempton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kempton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fighter That Competes In Mma can do to turn this around?
Fighter That Competes In Mma scores with a three punch combo!
Jacob Kempton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kempton misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kempton takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kempton shoots in but no luck this time.
Fighter That Competes In Mma tries to counter with a clinch but Kempton shakes him off and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacob Kempton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fighter That Competes In Mma throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kempton's head.
An inside leg kick lands from Fighter That Competes In Mma.
Kempton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fighter That Competes In Mma wants to counter with a clinch but Kempton pushes him away.
Kempton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kempton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kempton gets a clinch.
Fighter That Competes In Mma escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kempton throws a series of punches but Fighter That Competes In Mma moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kempton with a poor takedown
and Fighter That Competes In Mma counters with a low kick, right behind Kempton 's knee.
No luck for Kempton with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fighter That Competes In Mma misses with a looping left.
Some wild striking there from Kempton.
Fighter That Competes In Mma wants to counter the offense by Kempton and move into the clinch position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fighter That Competes In Mma tries to clinch but Kempton moves out of range.
Kempton throws a push kick but Fighter That Competes In Mma slaps the foot to one side.
Kempton goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fighter That Competes In Mma keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sloppy strikes from Kempton. Those never looked like landing.
Kempton tries to bum rush Fighter That Competes In Mma with a series of wild strikes but Fighter That Competes In Mma uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kempton throws a right and a left that Fighter That Competes In Mma avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter That Competes In Mma misses with an uppercut. Kempton saw that one coming.
Kempton misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fighter That Competes In Mma instigates a clinch.
Fighter That Competes In Mma avoiding damage.
Fighter That Competes In Mma throws a head punch that misses.
Fighter That Competes In Mma stalling the fight.
Fighter That Competes In Mma breaks from the clinch.
Kempton moves into range and clinches up with Fighter That Competes In Mma.
Fighter That Competes In Mma lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fighter That Competes In Mma dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Fighter That Competes In Mma is pushing Kempton up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Fighter That Competes In Mma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fighter That Competes In Mma is looking to clinch.
Kempton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fighter That Competes In Mma wants to counter with a clinch but Kempton pushes him away.
Kempton shoots in for a double leg but Fighter That Competes In Mma sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fighter That Competes In Mma wants to clinch up but Kempton keeps it at a distance.
Fighter That Competes In Mma turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fighter That Competes In Mma steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kempton.
Kempton walks into a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice uppercut there from Fighter That Competes In Mma.
Fighter That Competes In Mma just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A Mixed Martial Artist Fighter That Competes In Mma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on A Mixed Martial Artist Fighter That Competes In Mma's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Kempton fails with a takedown attempt.
Kempton swinging wildly here.
Kempton walks into a stiff left hand from Fighter That Competes In Mma.
Kempton avoids the head kick by Fighter That Competes In Mma.
Fighter That Competes In Mma scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kempton pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter That Competes In Mma throws a leg kick which misses Kempton's front leg but catches the back leg as Kempton tries to avoid it.
Fighter That Competes In Mma avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fighter That Competes In Mma feints and then cracks Kempton's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kempton down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kempton throws a jab when Fighter That Competes In Mma was well out of range.
Kempton sets himself, and Fighter That Competes In Mma steps forward looking for the clinch! Kempton avoids it this time.
Kempton moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kempton misses with a takedown attempt - Fighter That Competes In Mma sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kempton forces Fighter That Competes In Mma back against the cage and clinches.
Kempton has had enough of the clinch but Fighter That Competes In Mma keeps him there for the moment.
Fighter That Competes In Mma working aggressively here.
Kempton wants to get back to striking at distance but Fighter That Competes In Mma won't allow it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fighter That Competes In Mma.
Fighter That Competes In Mma's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fighter That Competes In Mma scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kempton in his tracks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kempton fails to land with a series of punches.
Kempton misses with a series of wild punches.
Kempton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fighter That Competes In Mma tries a quick counter leg kick but Kempton is wise to it.
Kempton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fighter That Competes In Mma lands a leg kick that knocks Kempton off balance momentarily.
Kempton scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fighter That Competes In Mma dodges the punch combination from Kempton.
Fighter That Competes In Mma clinches up with Kempton and pushes him back against the cage.
Fighter That Competes In Mma misses with the head strike.
Fighter That Competes In Mma is looking to break free of the clinch but Kempton has double underhooks.
Fighter That Competes In Mma slowing the pace effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter That Competes In Mma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kempton is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fighter That Competes In Mma is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacob Kempton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fighter That Competes In Mma scores with a shot to the side of Kempton's head.
Fighter That Competes In Mma working aggressively here.
Fighter That Competes In Mma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fighter That Competes In Mma breaks from the clinch.
Kempton misses with a double jab.
Jacob Kempton is winning the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Fighter That Competes In Mma misses its intended target.
Some wild striking there from Kempton.
Fighter That Competes In Mma tries to clinch but Kempton moves out of range.
Kempton throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fighter That Competes In Mma looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kempton throws a one two combo.
That has opened up A Mixed Martial Artist Fighter That Competes In Mma's cut even more.
Kempton fails with a takedown attempt.
Fighter That Competes In Mma looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kempton takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fighter That Competes In Mma misses with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice inside leg kick there by Fighter That Competes In Mma. That's going to slow Kempton down.
Fighter That Competes In Mma tries to clinch but Kempton is having none of it.
Fighter That Competes In Mma throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kempton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fighter That Competes In Mma.
Kempton has a takedown stuffed.
Fighter That Competes In Mma tries to counter with a clinch but Kempton shakes him off and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jacob Kempton.
I think Kempton has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... A Mixed Martial Artist Fighter That Competes In Mma!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Buenaventura Durruti (ranked 1775 p4p, 105 weight class) and Brian Johnson (ranked 22237 p4p, 246 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Buenaventura Durruti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brian Johnson!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Johnson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Durruti finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Johnson tries to score with a low kick but Durruti moves his leg out of the way.
And Durruti counters with a quick kick to the body but Johnson blocks it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Durruti.
Durruti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
Durruti will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Durruti has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Q Club in the buildup to the fight.
Durruti lands a big head kick that sends Johnson to the canvas! Durruti follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buenaventura Durruti!
A victorious Buenaventura Durruti 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Proudmoore (ranked 1794 p4p, 238 weight class) and Eric Draven (ranked 4194 p4p, 458 weight class). Jacob Proudmoore has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacob Proudmoore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eric Draven!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Phil Schofield and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Draven lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Proudmoore takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Proudmoore lands a jab to Draven's midsection.
Proudmoore bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Proudmoore jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Draven cracks Proudmoore with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Draven lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Proudmoore wants to clinch up but Draven keeps it at a distance.
Draven misses with a low kick.
Draven showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Proudmoore.
Draven swings away with a leg kick that misses.
It looked like Proudmoore wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Proudmoore throws a hook but Draven avoids it easily.
Draven throws a leg kick
and Proudmoore counters with a straight right hand.
Proudmoore tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Draven manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Proudmoore's corner calls for a 1-2. Proudmoore obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Draven tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Proudmoore is looking to counter punch.
Draven uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Proudmoore.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Proudmoore swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Draven is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Proudmoore with a body shot.
Proudmoore scores with a nice right hand.
Draven misses with a body kick.
Proudmoore connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Draven throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Draven delivers a nice body kick.
Draven tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Proudmoore paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Proudmoore misses its target.
Draven throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Proudmoore counter with a right hand.
Proudmoore throws an overhand right that lands on Draven's shoulder, as Draven tries to avoid the shot.
Proudmoore rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Draven moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice jab there from Proudmoore.
Draven gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Draven takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Draven throws a solid leg kick but Proudmoore takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Draven.
Proudmoore is looking to counter punch.
Draven takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Draven swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Proudmoore.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Draven slips a straight right by Proudmoore.
Proudmoore throws a body shot but no joy.
Draven delivers a nice body kick.
Draven fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Draven lands a nice hook to Proudmoore's body. Proudmoore takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Proudmoore misses with an uppercut.
Draven now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Draven looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Proudmoore is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Draven lands with a kick to the ribs.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Draven.
Draven looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Draven throws a predictable looking body shot
and Proudmoore counters with a stiff right hand.
Draven feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Proudmoore's calf.
Proudmoore throws a poor cross that misses
and Draven counters with a low kick, right behind Proudmoore 's knee.
A big right from Proudmoore misses.
Draven appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Proudmoore misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Proudmoore has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Draven.
Draven slips a jab from Proudmoore.
Draven scores with a hook to the body. Proudmoore takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Draven finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nice jab there from Draven.
Proudmoore scores with a crisp jab that stopped Draven in his tracks.
Draven throws a predictable looking body shot
and Proudmoore counters with a three punch combo that has Draven backing up. Draven nods at Proudmoore to acknowledge the strikes.
Draven tries to clinch there but Proudmoore circles away.
Draven throws a chopping leg kick but Proudmoore manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Draven waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Proudmoore.
Draven throws a front kick that sends Proudmoore stumbling back into the cage.
Draven looks to land a combination. Proudmoore sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Proudmoore misses with a straight left.
Proudmoore takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Draven wants to clinch but Proudmoore slips to the side
and Proudmoore counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Draven throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Proudmoore throws a lazy uppercut
and Draven counters with a nice body kick.
Proudmoore misses with a looping right.
Draven delivers a nice body kick.
Draven lands a leg kick that knocks Proudmoore off balance momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Proudmoore misses the target.
Nice shot lands for Draven.
Proudmoore with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Draven throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Proudmoore went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Proudmoore will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Proudmoore takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Draven throws a low kick but Proudmoore moves out of range easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Proudmoore ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Proudmoore throws a big shot that misses.
Proudmoore scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Proudmoore throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Draven counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Eric Draven 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.
Draven slips a jab and a cross from Proudmoore.
Eric Draven seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donk. Proudmoore catches Draven right on the button with a cross.
Draven throws a chopping leg kick but Proudmoore manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Proudmoore loads up on a big right hand but Draven slips the punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Draven. That snapped Proudmoore's head back.
Draven lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Draven feints and then cracks Proudmoore's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Proudmoore down.
Proudmoore lands with a nice body punch.
Draven scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Proudmoore misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Draven counters with a nice body kick.
Draven lands a glancing blow to the side of Proudmoore's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Proudmoore.
Proudmoore uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Draven.
Proudmoore moves into the clinch successfully.
Proudmoore working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Proudmoore misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Proudmoore struggles to land a body shot inside as Draven controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Proudmoore.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Proudmoore fails to land.
Proudmoore prevents a body shot from Draven.
Draven manages to pull guard.
Proudmoore trying to control but Draven is working from the bottom.
Proudmoore has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Proudmoore is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Draven has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Proudmoore is looking to defend but Draven has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Proudmoore! Draven pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Proudmoore taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Eric Draven!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roland Weudke (ranked 1880 p4p, 238 weight class) and Jacob De Molay (ranked 2815 p4p, 329 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roland Weudke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jacob De Molay!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Molay rushes Weudke and presses him up against the cage.
De Molay lands a nice uppercut.
Weudke stalling the fight.
Weudke lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Weudke.
Weudke lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down De Molay.
Weudke breaks from the clinch.
Weudke misses with a hook. De Molay ducked under it nicely.
De Molay misses with a wild body shot.
De Molay will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from De Molay misses
and Weudke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Jacob De Molay has been cut.
A shot to the liver by De Molay. Beautiful body shot.
De Molay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Weudke moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weudke throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck De Molay on the side of the head.
De Molay throws a combination that misses
and Weudke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
De Molay misses with a looping left.
Weudke connects with an inside leg kick.
De Molay walks forward, straight into a front kick from Weudke.
De Molay misses with the combination.
Weudke appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Weudke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Weudke tenderised De Molay's leg. De Molay is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice body kick from Weudke.
De Molay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Weudke manages to avoid it.
Danga de danga de dang - Weudke scores with a four punch combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Weudke scores with a push kick.
De Molay wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Molay throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Weudke slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
De Molay takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
De Molay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Weudke.
De Molay rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Weudke counters with a lovely shot to the body.
De Molay clinches with his opponent.
Weudke slowing the pace effectively.
De Molay manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Weudke throws a head punch that misses.
Weudke breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Molay doesn't manage to clinch there - Weudke circles away.
De Molay looks to land a right hand but Weudke moved out of range.
De Molay throws a sloppy body shot
letting Weudke counter with a right hand.
Weudke lands a head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Molay thuds his right hand into Weudke's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
De Molay scores with a shot to the body.
De Molay takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Weudke scores with a kick to the midsection.
Weudke lands a big head kick that sends De Molay tumbling to the mat! Weudke takes a step backwards and waves De Molay back to his feet - he wants the finish!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roland Weudke dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jacob De Molay's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
De Molay thuds a left hand into Weudke's body.
Weudke definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Weudke misses with a body shot.
De Molay let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Weudke misses with a body kick.
De Molay moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Weudke lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Weudke scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. De Molay doesn't seem bothered though.
Jacob De Molay is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Molay misses the shot to the body.
Weudke looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Weudke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De Molay can do to turn this around?
Weudke connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That has opened up Jacob De Molay's cut even more.
De Molay throws a one two combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Molay falls off balance throwing a combination
and Weudke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Weudke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Weudke throws a body shot but no joy.
Good shot there by Weudke.
Weudke feints and then cracks De Molay's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow De Molay down.
De Molay ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from De Molay on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
De Molay stalks Weudke and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Weudke's face. Weudke staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Roland Weudke has been cut.
Weudke missing with a left hand there. De Molay was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
De Molay looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Molay misses with a body shot
and Weudke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
De Molay with a body punch. A glancing blow.
De Molay tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Weudke manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
De Molay scores with a hook to the body. Weudke takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Weudke lands a really nice looking cross but De Molay seems unphased.
The cut above Jacob De Molay's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Weudke misses with the combination.
De Molay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Weudke moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weudke moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Weudke throws a hook but De Molay avoids it easily.
De Molay lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
De Molay throws a lazy right hand but Weudke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
De Molay takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
De Molay wants to clinch
and Weudke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
De Molay scores with a crisp jab that stopped Weudke in his tracks.
De Molay swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Weudke appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Molay misses with a series of wild punches.
De Molay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Weudke moves away.
Weudke throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Weudke lands with a nice body punch.
De Molay is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Weudke rather than just go for the knockout.
De Molay is breathing heavily.
Nice straight punches there by Weudke. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Weudke.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Weudke sizes up De Molay with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jacob De Molay's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A shot to the body from De Molay misses
and Weudke counters with a nice right hand that sends De Molay toppling to the canvas! De Molay scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Weudke finish him?!
De Molay is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jacob De Molay's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Roland Weudke!
A victorious Roland Weudke 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adele Adensaya (ranked 2502 p4p, 254 weight class) and Leon Osman (ranked 2858 p4p, 274 weight class). Leon Osman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adele Adensaya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leon Osman!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Osman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adensaya manages to avoid it.
Adensaya feinted with a counter takedown.
Osman looks to land a left hand but Adensaya moved out of range nicely.
Adensaya tries to counter with a takedown but Osman is quick to defend against it.
Adensaya on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Osman throws a big shot that misses.
Adensaya tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Osman manages to circle out of the way.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Osman.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adensaya managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Osman.
Osman tries to score with some ground and pound. Adensaya controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Osman landing a few strikes.
Osman landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Adensaya tries to buck Osman off but Osman is having none of it.
Osman throws an elbow but Adensaya slips to the side and avoids it well.
Adensaya defending against the ground and pound.
Adensaya sneaks back into half guard.
Adensaya is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Adensaya won't allow Osman to pass to mount.
Osman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Adensaya defending well though.
Adensaya's coaches at Ice Cream Parlour have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osman lands strikes from half guard.
Osman slips a nice elbow through Adensaya's hands, connecting with Adensaya's forehead.
Osman prevents Adensaya from improving his position.
Adensaya trying to hold on to Osman's head to control him but Osman postures up.
Adensaya avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Osman.
Adensaya is looking to improve his position.
Osman slips a nice elbow through Adensaya's hands, connecting with Adensaya's forehead.
Adensaya is looking to improve his position.
Ground and pound from Osman.
Osman is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Osman lands a nice short elbow.
Osman prevents Adensaya from improving his position.
Osman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Osman is pressing down on Adensaya's thigh, looking to free his foot. Adensaya is holding on for now.
Osman throwing shots but Adensaya is blocking nicely.
Osman is thwarting Adensaya's attempts to control the position.
Osman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Osman passes to side control.
Osman looks up at the clock and then as Adensaya takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Osman smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adensaya is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Osman is nestled in close to Adensaya, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Osman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Adensaya is trying to get back to full guard.
Osman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Adensaya wants to get back to full guard.
Osman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Osman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Osman works his foot free and advances to mount.
Osman lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leon Osman dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Osman misses with a looping left.
Osman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Osman drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Osman misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Osman scoring with punches from side control.
Adensaya on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Osman in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Osman tries to score with some ground and pound. Adensaya controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Adensaya tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adensaya on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Adensaya is rocked!
Adensaya tries to bench press Osman off him but Osman keeps the position.
Adensaya is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Osman's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Osman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Oh Adensaya is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Osman works his foot free and advances to mount.
Osman prevents Adensaya from getting the reversal.
Osman postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Adensaya is out cold - huge knockout for Osman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Leon Osman!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hayato Sakuraba (ranked 1353 p4p, 78 weight class) and John McCain (ranked 2389 p4p, 129 weight class). McCain has chosen Anywhere I Go 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Hayato Sakuraba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John McCain!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakuraba scores with a shot to the body.
Sakuraba misses with a hook. McCain ducked under it nicely.
McCain is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Sakuraba keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McCain lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
McCain lands a nice shot that snaps Sakuraba's head back.
McCain pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sakuraba is out of range and McCain settles back down.
Nice shot by Sakuraba.
Sakuraba keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sakuraba blocks a jab.
Sakuraba scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McCain doesn't seem bothered though.
Sakuraba checks a leg kick.
Sakuraba waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McCain.
McCain scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sakuraba dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McCain throws a chopping leg kick but Sakuraba manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McCain fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sakuraba looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McCain takes the fight into the clinch.
McCain lands with a right to the head.
McCain throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McCain can't find room to land a body shot as Sakuraba controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCain connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sakuraba's face.
McCain lands with a right to the head.
McCain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, McCain scores with a nice short uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sakuraba.
McCain has a couple of punches blocked by Sakuraba.
McCain lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McCain doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McCain is struggling to control the position.
McCain tries to work over Sakuraba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from McCain fails to land.
McCain working aggressively here.
McCain scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McCain misses with a punch to the body.
Sakuraba escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sakuraba loads up on a big right hand but McCain slips the punch.
McCain has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCain moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - McCain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sakuraba looks to throw the jab but McCain is out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sakuraba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCain moves away.
Sakuraba fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McCain on the side of the head.
McCain throws a leg kick which misses Sakuraba's front leg but catches the back leg as Sakuraba tries to avoid it.
Sakuraba bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
John McCain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCain slips under a jab.
McCain tries to counter by closing the distance.
McCain scores with a body shot.
McCain slips under a jab from Sakuraba.
A nice leg kick lands there from McCain.
McCain with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sakuraba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
John McCain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCain is looking to clinch.
McCain avoids a punch combination nicely.
McCain scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McCain scores with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCain thumps Sakuraba with a low kick.
Sakuraba tries to move into range but McCain moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McCain throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sakuraba counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McCain fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sakuraba avoids the body shot from McCain.
An attempted straight right counter from Sakuraba misses the target.
McCain throws a lazy right hand but Sakuraba sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sakuraba circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sakuraba takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McCain looks to land a left hand but Sakuraba moved out of range nicely.
Good leg kick by McCain there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sakuraba scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sakuraba misses with an uppercut
and McCain counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sakuraba thinking.
Sakuraba misses with an uppercut. McCain saw that one coming.
Sakuraba throws a hook but McCain blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCain drops his hands momentarily and Sakuraba takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sakuraba throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCain sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sakuraba throws the left hand but McCain avoids the punch easily.
Sakuraba goes for a double leg but McCain avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McCain continues to drive forward.
McCain lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sakuraba will feel that in the morning.
McCain scores with the left hand. Sakuraba knows he should have avoided that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sakuraba.
An attempted straight right counter from Sakuraba misses the target.
McCain scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sakuraba doesn't seem bothered though.
McCain dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sakuraba. That did some damage!
McCain connects with a body shot that sends Sakuraba's belly button to the back.
McCain takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sakuraba avoids the body shot from McCain.
McCain takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McCain staying out of range there.
Sakuraba scores with a one two! McCain had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
McCain throws a leg kick
and Sakuraba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sakuraba throws a body shot but no joy.
McCain throws a body punch but Sakuraba moves out of range.
Sakuraba appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sakuraba misses with a wild body shot.
Sakuraba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCain manages to avoid it.
Sakuraba is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCain tries to clinch
and Sakuraba connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sakuraba is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
McCain dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sakuraba. That did some damage!
McCain tries to clinch but Sakuraba moves out of range.
McCain throws a quick inside leg kick.
McCain 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.
John McCain dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sakuraba looks to throw the jab but McCain is out of range.
Sakuraba throws a body shot but no joy.
Sakuraba digs a good hook to McCain's body.
McCain will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McCain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sakuraba closes this distance looking for a takedown but McCain circles away.
McCain tries to score with a low kick but Sakuraba moves his leg out of the way.
A slow jab from Sakuraba misses its intended target.
Sakuraba misses with a left hand
and McCain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sakuraba slips under a jab from McCain.
A leg kick checked by Sakuraba.
McCain fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sakuraba.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCain throws a nice inside leg kick.
McCain with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
John McCain seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sakuraba misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McCain scores with a leg kick.
McCain lands a nice shot to the body.
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!
Sakuraba works over McCain's head and body with a nice combination.
McCain takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuraba throws a hook to the side of McCain's head but McCain sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sakuraba misses with a looping right.
Sakuraba moves out of range of the body kick from McCain.
Sakuraba was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McCain throws out a loose jab but Sakuraba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sakuraba slips under a jab from McCain.
Sakuraba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCain manages to avoid it.
McCain connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sakuraba. Sakuraba circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
No joy there for Sakuraba, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McCain slips a straight right by Sakuraba.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sakuraba. McCain does a little dance to reset his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sakuraba.
McCain lands a nice hook to Sakuraba's body. Sakuraba takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nice shot by McCain.
McCain misses with a wild body shot.
McCain connects with a solid leg kick.
Sakuraba misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCain uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sakuraba.
McCain tries a quick counter leg kick but Sakuraba is wise to it.
McCain lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McCain takes a swing at Sakuraba's ribcage but misses.
McCain buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sakuraba misses with a straight left.
McCain lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McCain avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McCain scores with the left hand. Sakuraba knows he should have avoided that one.
McCain turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McCain has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McCain keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sakuraba.
Sloppy strikes from Sakuraba. Those never looked like landing.
McCain scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sakuraba throws a big shot that misses.
McCain is looking to clinch but Sakuraba is avoiding it.
Sakuraba lands a nice shot to the body.
McCain gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sakuraba.
McCain ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from McCain.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCain chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sakuraba thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sakuraba misses with a left hand
and McCain counters with a straight right hand.
McCain displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sakuraba throws out the jab.
McCain throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Sakuraba on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McCain uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sakuraba.
Hayato Sakuraba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McCain scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sakuraba throws a hook but McCain blocks it.
A nice side step and McCain releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sakuraba with a jab.
Sakuraba throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McCain misses with a leg kick.
McCain moves out of range as Sakuraba strikes.
McCain moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - McCain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Sakuraba misses.
McCain walks into a stiff left hand from Sakuraba.
Sakuraba with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McCain to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sakuraba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCain manages to avoid it.
Sakuraba takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba throws a hook but McCain avoids it easily.
Sakuraba throws a jab but it's blocked by McCain.
McCain lands a nice looking body shot.
McCain throws a nice inside leg kick.
McCain slips under a jab from Sakuraba.
McCain misses with an uppercut.
McCain feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sakurabas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McCain scores with a nice strike.
McCain keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sakuraba.
A swing and a miss from Sakuraba.
A bone on bone clash there as Sakuraba blocks the leg kick.
McCain throws the left hand but Sakuraba avoids the punch easily.
McCain uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sakuraba.
Sakuraba on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCain scores with a jab to the head.
Sakuraba works over McCain's head and body with a nice combination.
McCain keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sakuraba.
McCain misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John McCain will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
McCain listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McCain steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sakuraba.
McCain jabs Sakuraba right on the nose. Sakuraba blinks but takes it well.
McCain throws a body shot but no joy.
Sakuraba misses with a double jab.
Some wild striking there from Sakuraba.
Sakuraba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab, jab by McCain - just one landing.
Sakuraba misses with a hook. McCain ducked under it nicely.
Sakuraba thows a left - swing and a miss!
McCain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sakuraba manages to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by McCain. Beautiful body shot.
Sakuraba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sakuraba throws a body punch but McCain moves out of range.
McCain leaves Sakuraba with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sakuraba misses with a looping left.
Sakuraba misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Sakuraba misses the target.
Sakuraba's jab looks to have found its range, popping McCain under the eye.
McCain lands a body shot.
McCain lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sakuraba's sensitive parts.
Sakuraba missing with a left hand there. McCain was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sakuraba takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sakuraba shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McCain as he avoids it easily.
A good leg kick by McCain.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McCain, right into the meat.
McCain ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McCain scores with a nice strike.
Sakuraba cracks McCain with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sakuraba shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sakuraba takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McCain has managed to clinch.
McCain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McCain lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McCain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba decides to pull guard.
McCain trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakuraba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCain showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sakuraba had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McCain defends it easily.
McCain is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sakuraba looking for a guillotine here but McCain defends easily.
McCain controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCain trying to control but Sakuraba is working from the bottom.
Sakuraba looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sakuraba looking for subs off his back but McCain has passed one foot through into half guard.
McCain slows the pace down in half guard.
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.
Sakuraba actively working from the bottom here.
McCain is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sakuraba defends it well.
Sakuraba looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McCain controlling the action here.
John McCain is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
John McCain comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McCain 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John McCain!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hin Areni (ranked 853 p4p, 115 weight class) and Mate Orsic (ranked 1434 p4p, 181 weight class). Areni comes into the arena with Mosaique blaring out of the sound system. Mate Orsic 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Hin Areni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mate Orsic!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orsic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Orsic misses with a two punch combination.
Orsic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Areni.
Areni throws a right and a left that Orsic avoids nicely.
Orsic throws a body shot but no joy.
Orsic ducks under a wild hook from Areni.
Orsic throws a hook to the side of Areni's head but Areni sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Areni throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fighters circling - Areni throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Orsic throws a nice looking combination but Areni bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Areni's corner calls for a 1-2. Areni obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Orsic misses with a body shot.
Orsic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Areni counters with a nice uppercut.
Areni looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Areni with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Orsic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Orsic 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.
Areni sizes up Orsic with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Areni feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Orsic's calf.
Areni avoids the body shot from Orsic.
Mate Orsic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Areni misses with an uppercut. Orsic saw that one coming.
Orsic lands with a right hand.
Areni defending well as Orsic loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by Areni.
Areni slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Areni with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Orsic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Areni.
A looping hook to the body misses from Areni. Orsic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Areni connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Areni missing with a left hand there. Orsic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Orsic walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Orsic missing with a left hand there. Areni was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Orsic throws a looping overhand right but Areni ducks down to avoid it.
Areni's jab looks to have found its range, popping Orsic under the eye.
Orsic looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Areni wants to sweep here but Orsic controlling him for the moment.
Areni trying to control the position.
Areni keeping full guard, as Orsic tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Areni is trying to keep Orsic in close.
Areni keeping moving, preventing Orsic from controlling successfully.
Areni looking for a sweep. Not yet Areni, not yet.
Areni controls Orsic momentarily but Orsic frees himself.
Areni looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Orsic takes a swing at Areni's ribcage but misses.
Areni is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Orsic throws a body shot but no joy.
Areni misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Areni throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Orsic stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Areni looks to score with a jab to the body but Orsic is just out of range.
Orsic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Areni.
Orsic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A slow jab from Orsic misses its intended target.
Areni takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Areni blocks a jab.
Areni uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Orsic.
Orsic slips under a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Areni there.
Good standup being displayed there by Areni as he connects with a hook.
Areni is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Orsic takes a swing at Areni's ribcage but misses.
Areni steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Orsic.
Areni pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Areni jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hin Areni is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Orsic takes a swing at Areni's ribcage but misses.
Orsic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Orsic throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orsic misses with an uppercut
and Areni makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orsic swings widly with a right hand
and Areni makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Areni throws a hook but Orsic blocks it.
Areni missing with a left hand there. Orsic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Orsic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Areni.
Orsic misses with a kick to the body
and Areni counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Areni pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Areni on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Orsic misses the shot to the body.
Areni connects with a good right hand that stumbles Orsic. Orsic circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Orsic lands a glancing blow to the side of Areni's head.
Orsic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Areni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orsic moves away.
Areni throws a shot from downtown. Orsic moves away and avoids it.
Orsic looks to throw the jab but Areni is out of range.
Orsic scores with the left hand. Areni knows he should have avoided that one.
Orsic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Areni darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Orsic takes a swing at Areni's ribcage but misses.
Areni scores with a hook to the body. Orsic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hin Areni dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Areni needs to keep his hands up - Orsic had a free shot at his head there.
Areni ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hin Areni is winning the standup battle so far.
Orsic on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Orsic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Areni fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orsic manages to avoid it.
Areni throws a body shot but no joy.
Orsic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Areni ducks under a wild hook from Orsic.
Orsic staying out of range there.
Orsic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Areni.
Areni throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Orsic swings for the body but Areni moves out of range.
Orsic throws a body punch but Areni moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Areni misses the target.
Areni connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Areni misses with a straight right.
Orsic throws a body punch but Areni moves out of range.
Orsic misses with a wild body shot.
Orsic lands a nice shot to the body.
Areni digs a good body shot into Orsic's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice jab there from Areni.
Areni is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Orsic can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orsic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Orsic swings for the body but Areni moves out of range.
Orsic takes a swing at Areni's ribcage but misses.
Orsic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Areni sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Orsic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Areni.
Orsic throws out a counter right but Areni avoids it with no problem.
Areni throws a body shot but no joy.
Donk. Orsic catches Areni right on the button with a cross.
Sloppy strikes from Areni. Those never looked like landing.
Areni rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Orsic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Areni jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Orsic digs a good body shot into Areni's ribs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Orsic.
Areni throws a body punch but Orsic moves out of range.
Areni staying out of range there.
Areni was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Areni bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Areni looks to land a right hand but Orsic moved out of range.
Orsic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Areni throws out the jab.
Orsic misses with a looping left.
Areni just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Areni swings for the body but Orsic moves out of range.
Areni misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orsic.
Orsic misses the body punch
and Areni counters with a nice uppercut.
Areni fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orsic manages to avoid it.
Areni ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Areni tried to score with a low kick but Orsic checks it.
Sloppy strikes from Orsic. Those never looked like landing.
Areni throwing a counter right hand but Orsic manages to avoid it.
Areni changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Areni keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Areni with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Areni lands a head shot.
Areni misses the shot to the body.
Orsic misses with an uppercut.
Orsic throws a big shot that misses.
Areni lands a jab to the head.
A swing and a miss from Areni.
Areni uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Orsic has time to react.
Orsic loads up on a big right hand but Areni slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orsic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Areni on the side of the head.
Areni jabs Orsic to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Orsic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Areni steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Orsic.
Orsic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Orsic has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Orsic defending well as Areni loads up on a big left hand.
Orsic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Areni throws a lazy right hand but Orsic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Orsic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Orsic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Areni throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Orsic works the jab nicely.
Orsic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Areni.
Nice shot by Orsic.
Orsic misses with a body shot.
Orsic misses the jab.
Areni stuffs the takedown attempt from Orsic. Orsic gets slowly back to his feet.
Areni throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Orsic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orsic staying out of range there.
Orsic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Areni was well out of range. Poor timing from Orsic.
Areni jabs Orsic right on the nose. Orsic blinks but takes it well.
Orsic throws a body punch but Areni moves out of range.
Orsic misses with a straight left.
Areni swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Orsic on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Orsic throws a big shot that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Areni misses its target.
Orsic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Areni.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Orsic checks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Orsic! But no joy.
Orsic misses with the combination.
A swing and a miss from Orsic.
Orsic scores with a shot to the body.
Orsic misses with an uppercut
and Areni counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Areni keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Orsic.
Areni misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hin Areni dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Areni keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Orsic.
Orsic slips under a jab.
Orsic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Areni.
Orsic misses with a looping left.
Orsic blocks a jab.
Areni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orsic was well out of range. Poor timing from Areni.
Orsic misses with a wild body shot.
Jab, jab by Areni - just one landing.
Areni throws a body punch but Orsic moves out of range.
Areni uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Orsic.
Areni scores with a punch to the head.
Areni lands with a nice body punch.
Orsic moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Areni misses with a hook. Orsic ducked under it nicely.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Areni here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Orsic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Areni.
Areni looks to throw the jab but Orsic is out of range.
Orsic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Areni. Orsic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Areni misses with an uppercut. Orsic saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orsic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Areni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Orsic moves away.
Orsic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Areni was well out of range. Poor timing from Orsic.
Orsic swings for the body but Areni moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Orsic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Areni. Orsic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Orsic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Areni lands a jab to Orsic's midsection.
Orsic moves away from the strike by Areni.
Orsic blocks a jab.
Areni takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Areni throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Areni throws a big shot that misses.
Orsic misses with a body shot.
Areni throws a solid leg kick but Orsic takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Areni.
Orsic throws a series of punches but Areni moves out of range.
Orsic scores with a jab to the body.
Areni loads up on a big right hand but Orsic slips the punch.
Mate Orsic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orsic looks to score with a jab to the body but Areni is just out of range.
Areni connects with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Areni throws a jab when Orsic was well out of range.
Orsic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Areni.
A nice side step and Orsic releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Orsic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Areni swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Orsic throws a hook but Areni avoids it easily.
Orsic misses with a right hand
and Areni counters with a nice uppercut.
Orsic misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Areni misses the target.
Areni punishes Orsic's body with a nice straight punch.
Areni moves out of range of the strikes.
Areni is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Areni misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orsic.
Areni swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orsic lands with a straight right. Areni didn't see that one coming.
Areni misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Orsic! But no joy.
Orsic takes a swing at Areni's ribcage but misses.
Areni tries to land a leg kick but Orsic saw it coming and moves away.
Orsic blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orsic throws a hook to the side of Areni's head but Areni sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Orsic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Areni wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Orsic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Areni throws a good cross that connects.
Orsic gets a takedown into half guard.
Areni is concentrating on defense, preventing Orsic from advancing position.
Areni moves into full guard.
Areni is trying to control the position but Orsic postures up.
Orsic trying to control but Areni is working from the bottom.
Orsic postures up.
Areni is controlling Orsic's posture.
Orsic advances position into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orsic throws a strike aimed at the side of Areni's head but Areni avoids it well.
Areni is trying to control Orsic's posture but Orsic avoids it.
Areni is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Orsic's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Areni is trying to get back to full guard.
Orsic is thwarting Areni's attempts to control the position.
Areni is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Orsic is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Orsic seems to be working for a kimura but Areni defends the submission attempt.
Orsic is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Areni is just riding it out for now. Orsic eventually gives up the hold.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mate Orsic.
I think Areni has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hin Areni!
Our winner, Hin Areni, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Leroux (ranked 436 p4p, 61 weight class) and Tom Harper (ranked 526 p4p, 79 weight class). Tom Harper is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Leroux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom Harper!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Harper looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Leroux uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harper.
Harper wants to clinch up but Leroux keeps it at a distance.
Harper misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Leroux misses with a looping left.
Leroux lands with a right hand.
Leroux throws a hook to the side of Harper's head but Harper sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Harper fails with a takedown attempt.
Leroux was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Harper throws a hook but Leroux blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harper on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Leroux lands a jab to Harper's midsection.
Leroux walks into a straight right hand from Harper.
Harper just misses with a punch to the body.
Harper takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A punch lands to the side of Leroux 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harper closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Harper lands in his opponent's guard.
Harper throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leroux preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Harper accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Harper throws a strike but Leroux rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Harper looking to hit a scissor sweep but Leroux is one step ahead there.
Harper looking for a guillotine here but Leroux defends easily.
Leroux trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harper had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Leroux defends it easily.
Harper is trying to control the position but Leroux postures up.
Harper keeping moving, preventing Leroux from controlling successfully.
Leroux slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Leroux wants to control from the top but Harper keeps moving.
Harper looking for a sweep. Not yet Harper, not yet.
Harper working a defensive guard here.
Harper is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Leroux is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leroux trying to control but Harper is working from the bottom.
Leroux won't allow Harper to sweep him here.
Harper has his foot on Leroux's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Leroux works his way back into a safe position though.
Leroux is stalling in the full guard.
Leroux trying to control the position from guard on top but Harper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Harper dives in for a single leg takedown but Leroux sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Johnny Leroux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Harper.
Harper looks to throw the jab but Leroux is out of range.
Leroux missing with a left hand there. Harper was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Harper changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice straight punches there by Leroux. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Leroux.
Harper throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Leroux takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Harper clinches with his opponent.
Harper softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leroux is looking for a takedown.
Harper gets through Leroux's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Leroux gets control of Harper's arms and successfully pulls guard. Leroux will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Harper postures up in Leroux's guard and throws a big left but Leroux blocks it.
Leroux looking for a sweep. Not yet Leroux, not yet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leroux bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Harper's guard.
Harper trying to control the position.
Leroux trying to control the position from guard on top but Harper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leroux landing some decent shots from guard.
Harper is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Harper looking for a sweep. Not yet Harper, not yet.
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 Johnny Leroux 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.
Harper takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Leroux misses with a straight left.
Leroux lands a nice shot that snaps Harper's head back.
Leroux misses the body punch
and Harper counters with a takedown into side control.
Leroux gets back to half guard.
Harper winds up and cracks Leroux with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Harper throwing shots but Leroux is blocking nicely.
Leroux is pressing down on Harper's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Harper throwing strikes from guard but Leroux blocks nicely.
Leroux looking for a sweep. Not yet Leroux, not yet.
Leroux has Harper pulled in close to control his posture.
Leroux tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harper trying to control but Leroux is working from the bottom.
Leroux keeping full guard, as Harper tries to pass.
Harper trying to control the position from guard on top but Leroux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tom Harper has got the better of the ground game so far.
Harper postures up and lands a big shot to Leroux's brow.
Harper working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Harper content to stall in guard here.
Leroux looking to hit a scissor sweep but Harper is one step ahead there.
Leroux utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Harper working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leroux had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Harper defends it easily.
Leroux is trying to keep Harper in close.
Harper slips nicely into half guard.
Leroux taking some punishment here, with Harper in his half guard.
Leroux is pressing down on Harper's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Harper distracts Leroux with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Harper preventing the sweep.
Leroux is trying to control the position but Harper postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harper with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Harper lands a couple of digs.
Leroux had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Harper defends it easily.
Harper must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Harper keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Leroux's head.
Leroux working for a triangle but Harper defends it easily.
Harper landing with the ground and pound.
Harper scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Harper scoring with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leroux working for a triangle but Harper defends it easily.
Harper scoring with some ground and pound.
Harper makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Harper scoring with some ground and pound.
Harper with a nice head shot there.
Harper throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Leroux pulls Harper in to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leroux looking for a sweep. Not yet Leroux, not yet.
Harper throws a big right hand that misses.
Leroux looking for a sweep. Not yet Leroux, not yet.
Leroux keeping moving, preventing Harper from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Harper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Leroux just misses with a punch to the body.
Harper forces Leroux back against the cage and clinches.
Leroux jumps guard.
Harper with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Leroux is trying to keep Harper in close.
Harper working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Leroux controlling Harper's posture.
Harper with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leroux looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Harper slips nicely into half guard.
Harper has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Leroux makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Leroux.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leroux avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Leroux manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Harper manages to get himself to full guard.
Harper manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Leroux manages to get himself to full guard.
Leroux utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Leroux wants to sweep here but Harper controlling him for the moment.
Leroux is working hard here to advance position.
Leroux is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Harper trying to control but Leroux postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harper is trying to get back to full guard.
Leroux wants to take a breather but Harper is having none of it.
Harper makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Harper.
Harper has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Leroux can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Harper avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Leroux preventing the sweep.
Harper keeps trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leroux cracks Harper with a solid left hand.
Leroux stopping the sweep attempt from Harper.
Harper throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Leroux escapes and throws Harper's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Leroux grinds an elbow into Harper's temple.
Leroux is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Harper is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Harper on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Harper tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Harper takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Leroux landing strikes.
Harper 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leroux lands an elbow.
Leroux working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Leroux working away.
Harper is not content to let Leroux control the position.
Leroux lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Leroux lands a few punches from side control.
Harper manages to work his way to half guard, despite Leroux's best efforts.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leroux working the head and body with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leroux is nestled in close to Harper, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Harper is looking to improve his position.
Leroux is looking to advance position but Harper won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Leroux showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Leroux has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Leroux!
Johnny Leroux tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mantak Garuda (ranked 113 p4p, 15 weight class) and Aran Ryan (ranked 497 p4p, 67 weight class). Garuda's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Djiin Djiin. Ryan is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Warriyo - Mortals (feat. Laura Brehm). Mantak Garuda could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Aran Ryan's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mantak Garuda!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aran Ryan!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryan misses with a wild body shot.
Ryan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garuda.
Ryan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Garuda throws a jab when Ryan was well out of range.
Garuda rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Ryan counter with a right hand.
Ryan misses the shot to the body.
Garuda staying out of range there.
That kick from Garuda tenderised Ryan's leg. Ryan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Garuda lands with a shot to the body.
Ryan misses with a lunging right hand
and Garuda counters with a good, hard body kick but Ryan shrugs it off.
Garuda dodges the punch combination from Ryan.
A low kick from Ryan is predictable there
and Garuda counters with a good, hard body kick but Ryan shrugs it off.
Ryan moves out of range of the body kick from Garuda.
Ryan swings away with a body shot that misses
and Garuda holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ryan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garuda misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ryan tries to circle away but Garuda has him pinned against the cage.
A hook to the body from Garuda.
Still in the clinch, Garuda scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Garuda.
Ryan looks winded!
Ryan blocks an uppercut.
Ryan has had enough of the clinch but Garuda keeps him there for the moment.
Garuda pushes Ryan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Garuda can't find room to land a body shot as Ryan controls the action.
Ryan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Garuda throws a head punch that misses.
Garuda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ryan's elbow.
Garuda misses with a hook from the clinch.
I was talking to Garuda's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short body shot lands from Garuda as the two fighters clinch.
Garuda lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Garuda fails to land.
Ryan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ryan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Garuda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ryan catches Garuda with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Garuda gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Ryan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ryan throws a jab but it's blocked by Garuda.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garuda walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ryan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ryan misses with a double jab.
A swing and a miss from Garuda.
Ryan swings for the body but Garuda moves out of range.
Ryan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Garuda cracks the inside of Ryan's front leg.
No joy there for Ryan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ryan misses with a shot to the body
and Garuda counters with a crisp right hand that drops Ryan! Garuda lets Ryan back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Ryan is rocked!
Ryan misses with an uppercut. Garuda saw that one coming.
Ryan is still on wobbly legs! Can Garuda finish him?
Aran Ryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryan throws a sloppy body shot
and Garuda counters with a nice body shot.
Garuda throws a quick head kick that knocks Ryan silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Garuda is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mantak Garuda!
Mantak Garuda retains his light heavyweight title!
Mantak Garuda thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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