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UnderGround FC 70 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alpo Paakku (ranked 25151 p4p, 563 weight class) and Skippy McFarland (ranked 6997 p4p, 521 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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24
190 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
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190 cm
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188 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined |
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alpo Paakku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Skippy McFarland!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paakku misses with a takedown attempt - McFarland sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Paakku misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Paakku fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alpo Paakku. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paakku has his takedown stuffed
and McFarland counters by moving into the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
McFarland makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McFarland effectively controlling the action here.
McFarland stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McFarland has a couple of punches blocked by Paakku.
Paakku tries for a takedown. No joy.
McFarland lands a nice shot to the body.
McFarland lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McFarland stalling against the cage.
McFarland misses with a hook from the clinch.
McFarland is defending well against a takedown attempt.
McFarland lands a right hand.
It looks like Alpo Paakku has been cut.
McFarland lands a hook that snaps the head of Paakku backwards.
McFarland drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McFarland lands a body punch.
The referee calls for McFarland to work.
McFarland can't find room to land a body shot as Paakku controls the action.
Paakku looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
McFarland lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Paakku backwards.
McFarland lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McFarland is looking to take this one to the mat.
McFarland pressing his opponent against the cage.
McFarland slowing the pace effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paakku drops down looking for an ankle pick but McFarland pulls his leg out and moves away.
McFarland scores with a jab. Paakku acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Paakku with a lazy takedown attempt
and Paakku takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alpo Paakku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paakku dives in and grabs McFarland's left leg, looking for a takedown. McFarland pushes down on Paakku's head and hops out.
McFarland has closed the distance and engaged Paakku in a clinch.
McFarland gets through Paakku's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Paakku.
Paakku lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
McFarland wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paakku is keen to just control but McFarland is a slippery customer.
McFarland is controlling Paakku's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paakku working the head and body with strikes.
Paakku misses with a head shot. McFarland uses the momentum to regain guard.
Paakku throws a big right hand that misses.
Paakku scoring with some ground and pound.
McFarland wants to sweep but no luck.
Paakku postures up in McFarland's guard and throws a big left but McFarland blocks it.
Paakku is in close to McFarland's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Paakku working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McFarland has control of Paakku's left arm, preventing Paakku from doing any damage.
Paakku is in close to McFarland's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Skippy McFarland dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alpo Paakku's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
McFarland fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Paakku has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McFarland finds it's way round the side to connect with Paakku's head.
McFarland thuds his right hand into Paakku's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Paakku closes this distance looking for a takedown but McFarland circles away.
McFarland misses with the combination.
McFarland keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McFarland throws a counter combo.
McFarland scores with a takedown into Paakku's guard.
Paakku is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McFarland is controlling him.
McFarland trying to control but Paakku is working from the bottom.
Paakku has his feet on McFarland's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paakku changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McFarland tries to avoid it but Paakku manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McFarland to the ground. McFarland escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alpo Paakku. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McFarland misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McFarland moves into the clinch successfully.
Still in the clinch, McFarland scores with a nice short uppercut.
McFarland lands a shoulder strike.
Paakku is working for takedown but McFarland is calmly controlling the position for now.
McFarland lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McFarland stalling the fight.
McFarland lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McFarland scores with a shoulder strike.
McFarland lands with a left to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on McFarland - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on McFarland - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
McFarland pushes Paakku back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McFarland scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paakku's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Paakku blocks a body shot from McFarland.
McFarland scores with a nice hook to the head.
McFarland has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Paakku is working for takedown but McFarland is calmly controlling the position for now.
McFarland has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Paakku is trying to keep an underhook but McFarland manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Paakku has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paakku kicks McFarland off and gets back to his feet.
McFarland takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Paakku shoots for a takedown but McFarland saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McFarland throws out a counter right but Paakku avoids it with no problem.
McFarland stuffs the takedown.
McFarland stuffs the takedown attempt from Paakku. Paakku gets slowly back to his feet.
McFarland now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Paakku throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McFarland's waist but McFarland gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Paakku off to one side.
Paakku has a takedown stuffed.
McFarland scores with a jab to the head.
Paakku with a lazy takedown attempt
and McFarland counters with a straight right hand.
Paakku takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McFarland feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paakku preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McFarland accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McFarland lands a couple of digs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McFarland controls from within his opponent's guard.
McFarland stops Paakku from standing up.
McFarland content to stall in guard here.
McFarland wants to pass the guard but Paakku is keeping the position.
McFarland stops Paakku from standing up.
McFarland loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Alpo Paakku overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Paakku is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McFarland.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McFarland.
McFarland misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Skippy McFarland showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alpo Paakku's cut.
That's time! Paakku's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
McFarland lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McFarland.
Paakku scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
McFarland is trying to get back to full guard.
Paakku scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Paakku seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McFarland does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McFarland has his hands clasped together around Paakku's back. He's all about the action.
Paakku winds up and cracks McFarland with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Paakku scoring with strikes to the body and head.
McFarland preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Paakku is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
McFarland taking some punishment here, with Paakku in his half guard.
McFarland is pressing down on Paakku's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
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!
McFarland looking to hit a scissor sweep but Paakku is one step ahead there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McFarland can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paakku not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McFarland wants to sweep here but Paakku controlling him for the moment.
Paakku thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Paakku trying to control but McFarland is working from the bottom.
Paakku preventing the sweep.
Paakku trying to control the position from guard on top but McFarland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McFarland is trying to keep Paakku in close.
Paakku lands a couple of decent looking shots.
McFarland not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McFarland keeping moving, preventing Paakku from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McFarland seems keen to control Paakku's posture.
Paakku makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
McFarland really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Paakku. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McFarland looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Paakku drops back looking for a leg! McFarland is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McFarland manages to kick Paakku off! Paakku jumps back into McFarland's guard.
Paakku throwing strikes but missing.
McFarland is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Paakku stopping the sweep attempt from McFarland.
McFarland utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Paakku postures up in McFarland's guard and throws a big left but McFarland blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McFarland trying to keep a closed guard but Paakku is proving a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McFarland lands an overhand right.
Paakku will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McFarland gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McFarland lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McFarland drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Paakku gets the underhooks and prevents it.
McFarland pushes Paakku back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McFarland holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Skippy McFarland seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Skippy McFarland is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Paakku is fighting off a takedown attempt but McFarland is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Paakku to the mat. Paakku regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Paakku pushes McFarland off and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab by McFarland.
McFarland throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alpo Paakku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paakku darts in looking for a takedown but McFarland gets double underhooks and turns Paakku into the cage.
McFarland tries to counter by closing the distance.
Paakku takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Skippy McFarland.
I've got McFarland winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Skippy McFarland!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Filipino Hitman (ranked 5793 p4p, 172 weight class) and Gunnar Hamundarson (ranked 6680 p4p, 183 weight class). Gunnar Hamundarson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Filipino Hitman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gunnar Hamundarson!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hitman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hamundarson at a distance.
Hitman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hamundarson was well out of range. Poor timing from Hitman.
Hamundarson goes for a double leg but Hitman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hitman continues to drive forward.
Hamundarson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hamundarson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
It looked like Hitman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hitman misses with a two punch combination.
Hamundarson tries to counter with a clinch but Hitman shakes him off and moves away.
Hitman loads up on a big right hand but Hamundarson slips the punch.
Hamundarson misses with a takedown attempt - Hitman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Filipino Hitman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gunnar Hamundarson.
Hitman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hamundarson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hamundarson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hitman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hamundarson shoots in for a takedown but Hitman shows good takedown defense.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hamundarson, as that shot connected.
It looks like Filipino Hitman has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamundarson slips a jab from Hitman.
Hitman lands a really nice looking cross but Hamundarson seems unphased.
Hamundarson moves out of range as Hitman strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Hitman misses the target.
Hitman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hamundarson moves away.
Hitman throws a right hand that misses
and Hamundarson counters with a crisp one two that drops Hitman! Hamundarson thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Hitman to his feet! Hitman is in big trouble!
Hitman is rocked!
Hamundarson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hitman.
Hamundarson takes the fight into the clinch.
Hamundarson tries for a takedown but Hitman manages to get underhooks.
Hamundarson manages to break the clinch.
Hamundarson looks for a takedown but Hitman sprawls well.
Hamundarson misses with a takedown attempt - Hitman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
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!
Hitman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hamundarson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hitman but Hitman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hitman throws a shot from downtown. Hamundarson moves away and avoids it.
Nice sprawl there from Hitman as Hamundarson shoots in.
Hitman misses with the combination.
Hamundarson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hitman tries to bum rush Hamundarson with a series of wild strikes but Hamundarson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hamundarson rushes Hitman and presses him up against the cage.
Hitman could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hitman is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hamundarson to keep the fight standing.
Hamundarson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hitman after a bit of a struggle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hitman is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hamundarson missing with knees to the body.
Hamundarson stalling against the cage.
Hamundarson looking for a takedown.
Hitman has had enough of the clinch but Hamundarson keeps him there for the moment.
Hamundarson leaning against his opponent.
Hitman wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hitman trying to stall but Hamundarson improves his position.
Hitman tries to circle away but Hamundarson has him pinned against the cage.
Hitman tries to break the clinch but Hamundarson is controlling the position.
Hitman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hitman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hamundarson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hitman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hitman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hamundarson prevents the takedown attempt.
Hamundarson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hitman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hamundarson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hamundarson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hitman sprawls well. Hitman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hamundarson gets slowly back to his feet.
Hamundarson forces Hitman back against the cage and clinches.
Hamundarson jumps into guard, dragging Hitman to the mat.
Hitman gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Hitman stuffs the takedown.
An attempted straight right counter from Hitman misses the target.
Hamundarson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hitman.
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 Filipino Hitman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Filipino Hitman's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hamundarson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hitman misses with a right hand
and Hamundarson counters with a crisp one two that drops Hitman! Hamundarson thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Hitman to his feet! Hitman is in big trouble!
Hamundarson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hitman is fending him off so far but Hamundarson persists. Nope, Hitman circles away and we're back to standing.
Hamundarson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hitman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hitman throws a body punch but Hamundarson moves out of range.
Hamundarson tries for a takedown but Hitman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Filipino Hitman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gunnar Hamundarson.
Hitman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hitman sets himself, and Hamundarson steps forward looking for the clinch! Hitman avoids it this time.
Hitman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hitman fails to land with a series of punches.
Hitman throws a hook but Hamundarson blocks it.
Hitman leaves Hamundarson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamundarson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hamundarson tries to clinch up but Hitman circles away and keeps his distance.
Hamundarson tries to clinch up.
An attempted straight right counter from Hitman misses the target.
Donk. Hitman catches Hamundarson right on the button with a cross.
Hitman gets tackled into the cage by Hamundarson. Hamundarson maintains the clinch.
Hitman tries to break the clinch but Hamundarson is controlling the position.
Hamundarson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hamundarson keeps control of Hitman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hamundarson jumps into guard, dragging Hitman to the mat.
Hitman forces his way into half guard.
Hitman decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamundarson is looking to clinch but Hitman is avoiding it.
Hitman misses with an uppercut
and Hitman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hamundarson darts in looking for a takedown but Hitman gets double underhooks and turns Hamundarson into the cage.
Hamundarson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hitman avoids it really well and circles away.
Hitman is looking to counter punch.
A slow jab from Hitman misses its intended target.
Hamundarson wants to clinch.
Hitman is looking to counter punch.
Hitman takes a swing at Hamundarson's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hitman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hitman has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Hitman takes a swing at Hamundarson's ribcage but misses.
Hamundarson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hamundarson tries to close the distance and clinch but Hitman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hitman throws a sloppy body shot
and Hitman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hamundarson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hitman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hitman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hamundarson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hitman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hitman is looking for a counter combo.
Hitman misses with a shot to the body
and Hamundarson counters with a crisp one two that drops Hitman! Hamundarson thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Hitman to his feet! Hitman is in big trouble!
Hamundarson shoots for a takedown but Hitman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gunnar Hamundarson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hitman throws a jab when Hamundarson was well out of range.
Hitman swinging wildly here.
Filipino Hitman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed right hand from Hitman misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamundarson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hitman but Hitman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hitman keeps the fight on the outside.
Hitman misses with a looping left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hitman throws a sloppy body shot
and Hamundarson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hamundarson instigates a clinch.
Hitman tries to break the clinch but Hamundarson is controlling the position.
Hamundarson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hitman up against the cage.
Hitman tries to pull guard but Hamundarson holds him up against the cage and eventually Hitman drops back down to his feet.
Hamundarson jumps guard and drags Hitman to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gunnar Hamundarson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Filipino Hitman's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A big left from Hitman misses.
Hamundarson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hamundarson tries for a takedown but Hitman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hitman misses with an uppercut.
Hamundarson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hitman but Hitman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hitman is looking to counter punch.
Hamundarson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hitman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Filipino Hitman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gunnar Hamundarson.
Hamundarson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hitman pinned against the cage. Hitman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hitman is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hitman swings for the body but Hamundarson moves out of range.
Hamundarson takes the fight into the clinch.
Hamundarson breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamundarson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hitman.
Hitman misses the shot to the body.
Hitman throws a body shot but no joy.
Hamundarson avoids the body shot from Hitman.
Hitman throws a hook but Hamundarson blocks it.
Hitman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hitman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hamundarson was well out of range. Poor timing from Hitman.
Hamundarson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hitman but Hitman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A punch combination from Hitman misses.
Hitman circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hitman swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Hamundarson counter with a right hand.
Hamundarson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hitman sprawls well. Hitman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hamundarson gets slowly back to his feet.
Hitman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hamundarson.
Hitman thows a left - swing and a miss!
A punch combination from Hitman misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hitman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hamundarson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hitman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hamundarson.
Hitman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hamundarson.
Hamundarson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hitman swivels and escapes.
Hitman is looking to counter punch.
Hamundarson tries to clinch but Hitman is having none of it.
Hitman stuffs the takedown.
Hamundarson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hitman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice takedown defense from Hitman. No joy for Hamundarson on that attempt.
Hitman misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hitman misses with an uppercut.
Hitman looks to land a combination but Hamundarson avoids it well.
Hamundarson clinches with his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hitman tries to circle away but Hamundarson has him pinned against the cage.
Hamundarson jumps guard but Hitman stands there with Hamundarson around his waist. Hamundarson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hitman has had enough of the clinch but Hamundarson keeps him there for the moment.
Hamundarson is working for takedown but Hitman is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hitman is trying to break the clinch but Hamundarson has him pressed against the cage.
Hamundarson goes for a takedown attempt but Hitman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hitman misses with a hook to the body
enabling Hamundarson to counter with a crisp jab.
Hitman thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hamundarson takes one on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hitman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A slow jab from Hitman misses its intended target.
Hamundarson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hitman.
And that's the end of the fight!
Filipino Hitman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hitman 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Filipino Hitman!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marilin Manson (ranked 5822 p4p, 173 weight class) and Crispin Freeman (ranked 5338 p4p, 167 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marilin Manson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Crispin Freeman!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Freeman throws a series of punches but Manson avoids them all with ease.
It looked like Manson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A punch combination from Freeman misses.
Manson jabs Freeman right on the nose. Freeman blinks but takes it well.
It looks like Crispin Freeman has been cut.
Freeman tries to bum rush Manson with a series of wild strikes but Manson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Freeman pushes Manson up against the cage in a clinch.
Manson can't find room to land a body shot as Freeman controls the action.
Manson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A nice left hand lands by Freeman.
Freeman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Freeman misses with a punch on the inside.
Manson blocking some punches.
Freeman misses with a punch on the inside.
Manson drops Freeman with a big knee straight up the middle! Freeman is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Freeman is rocked!
Freeman looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Manson.
Freeman has Manson up against the cage in a clinch.
Freeman takes a knee to the side of the body.
Manson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That has opened up Crispin Freeman's cut even more.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Freeman lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Manson misses with an elbow strike.
Manson unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Freeman! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Manson is unloading with more strikes now! Freeman drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marilin Manson!
Marilin Manson spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hans Richter (ranked 2141 p4p, 217 weight class) and John Michael Benitoy (ranked 2119 p4p, 215 weight class). Hans Richter has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hans Richter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Michael Benitoy!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benitoy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Richter swivels and escapes.
Benitoy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Benitoy is working for takedown but Richter is calmly controlling the position for now.
Richter breaks the clinch.
Richter slaps away a takedown attempt from Benitoy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Benitoy has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hans Richter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Michael Benitoy.
A decent looking cross lands there for Richter.
A chopping leg kick lands by Richter.
Benitoy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Richter counters with a stiff right hand.
Benitoy moves into the clinch.
Richter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Benitoy tries to clinch up but Richter circles away and keeps his distance.
Richter was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Richter throws a series of strikes that have Benitoy backpedaling.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benitoy drives through with a takedown into guard.
Richter wants to get back to his feet but Benitoy is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Benitoy scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benitoy with a nice head shot there.
Benitoy won't allow Richter to get back to his feet.
Benitoy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Benitoy with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benitoy prevents Richter from getting back to his feet.
Benitoy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Richter works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Benitoy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Benitoy working some strikes from top position.
Benitoy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Benitoy working some strikes from top position.
Benitoy is in close to Richter's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Richter will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Richter is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Richter wants to free his trapped foot but Benitoy is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Benitoy tries to get to full guard but Richter has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benitoy is trying to maintain the position but Richter is very close to passing his half guard.
Richter escapes and gets back to his feet.
Richter fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Benitoy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Richter lands with an uppercut that bounces Benitoy off the cage and back into range.
Richter throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Benitoy on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Richter punishes Benitoy's body with a nice straight punch.
Benitoy feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Benitoy lands a couple of digs.
Richter is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Richter trying to control the position.
Richter wants to stand and escape but Benitoy is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benitoy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Richter wants to sweep here but Benitoy controlling him for the moment.
Benitoy prevents Richter from getting back to his feet.
Benitoy is working Richter over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Benitoy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Benitoy landing some decent shots from guard.
Benitoy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Benitoy is working Richter over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Richter is rocked!
Benitoy works over Richter with some ground and pound from guard.
Oh Richter is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Benitoy arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Richter's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). John Michael Benitoy!
John Michael Benitoy took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, UnderGround Supplements for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Krashenko (ranked 2826 p4p, 359 weight class) and Derrick Lewis (ranked 1407 p4p, 206 weight class). Krashenko comes into the arena with Polyushka Polye blaring out of the sound system. Derrick Lewis is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vladimir Krashenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Derrick Lewis!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis looks to land a right hand but Krashenko moved out of range.
Krashenko appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lewis looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It looked like Krashenko was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Krashenko on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Krashenko tries to land a front kick but Lewis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lewis takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lewis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Krashenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lewis throws out the jab.
Krashenko throws a nice looking combination but Lewis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lewis throws a push kick but Krashenko slaps the foot to one side.
A quick step to the side and Krashenko tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Krashenko. That one must have hurt.
Lewis scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sloppy strikes from Lewis. Those never looked like landing.
Krashenko throws a head kick that misses.
Krashenko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Krashenko. Lewis shrugs it off though.
Krashenko thows a body kick. Lewis tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Lewis throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Krashenko misses with an uppercut. Lewis saw that one coming.
Krashenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lewis.
Krashenko tries to buck Lewis off but Lewis is having none of it.
Lewis looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Krashenko is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Krashenko prevents Lewis from moving into mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Krashenko is looking for a sweep.
Krashenko manages to get back to half guard.
Krashenko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lewis is working for a submission of some sort.
Lewis is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lewis is looking to take a break and control but Krashenko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis works his way into side control.
Lewis is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Krashenko knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lewis wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Krashenko, who protects the arm well.
Krashenko bucks up and tries to throw Lewis off but instead Lewis has got his back!
Krashenko is trying to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krashenko fending off the submission attempt from Lewis.
Krashenko is trying to get back to his feet but Lewis has full control of the position and if anything, Krashenko has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Lewis doesn't have the hooks in and Krashenko manages to turn into his guard.
Krashenko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lewis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Krashenko is aware though and is defending well.
Lewis has a closed guard, preventing Krashenko from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krashenko tries to free his leg and advance position but Lewis is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Derrick Lewis will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lewis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Krashenko.
Krashenko ducks under a wild hook from Lewis.
Krashenko needs to keep his hands up - Lewis had a free shot at his head there.
Lewis lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lewis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lewis thows a leg kick but Krashenko checks it
and Krashenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Derrick Lewis has been cut.
Lewis looks to land a left hand but Krashenko moved out of range nicely.
Krashenko thinks about countering with a body kick.
Krashenko walks into a stiff left hand from Lewis.
Krashenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lewis looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lewis lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krashenko has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lewis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lewis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Krashenko's guard.
Lewis is looking for a kimura but Krashenko is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lewis to get the leverage.
Lewis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Krashenko is just riding it out for now. Lewis eventually gives up the hold.
Krashenko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Krashenko actively working from the bottom here.
Krashenko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lewis seems to be looking for submissions.
Krashenko is defending against the submission attempts here by Lewis.
Krashenko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lewis pulls his head out easily.
Lewis trying to control from half guard but Krashenko is working away.
Lewis is working for a kimura but Krashenko is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krashenko looking for submissions off his back.
Krashenko makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Krashenko.
Lewis's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lewis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Krashenko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lewis has managed to get both his arms back between Krashenko's legs - danger averted.
Krashenko can't keep his opponent in guard - Lewis advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Krashenko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Krashenko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Krashenko is defending against the submission attempts here by Lewis.
Krashenko actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Krashenko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lewis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Krashenko has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derrick Lewis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Derrick Lewis's cut.
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!
Some wild striking there from Krashenko.
Lewis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Krashenko moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Krashenko throws a low kick but Lewis moves out of range easily.
The fighters circling - Krashenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Derrick Lewis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Krashenko walks into a jab.
Lewis fails to land with a series of punches.
Vladimir Krashenko 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.
Krashenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Krashenko throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lewis throws a quick inside leg kick.
Derrick Lewis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lewis closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lewis lands in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis distracts Krashenko with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Krashenko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lewis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lewis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lewis has gone for a leg lock! Krashenko slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lewis's guard.
Lewis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Krashenko works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krashenko working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Lewis's thigh. Lewis counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Lewis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lewis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Krashenko manages to get himself to full guard.
My spies in London's Elite Grappler's PLUS inform me that Lewis has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Krashenko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Krashenko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lewis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lewis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lewis looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krashenko is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lewis is controlling him.
Krashenko looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lewis passes into side control.
Derrick Lewis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Krashenko is pushing Lewis's head away, looking to escape. Lewis manages to hold on to the position though.
Vladimir Krashenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A lull in the action here as Lewis stalls from top position.
Krashenko is trying to improve his position.
Krashenko wants to get back to his feet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Krashenko is letting Lewis control him for a moment.
Krashenko wants to get back to his feet but Lewis drags him back down.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Derrick Lewis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lewis 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derrick Lewis!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wee Lee Osman (ranked 1760 p4p, 211 weight class) and Sufyan Amin (ranked 2114 p4p, 241 weight class). Sufyan Amin has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Wee Lee Osman's chin.
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157 lbs
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wee Lee Osman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sufyan Amin!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Osman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Amin avoids it really well and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Osman.
Osman fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wee Lee Osman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Amin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Amin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Osman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Osman.
Amin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Osman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Amin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Amin stopping the sweep attempt from Osman.
Amin works over Osman with some ground and pound from guard.
Osman wants to sweep here but Amin controlling him for the moment.
Amin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Osman's head.
Amin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Amin is in close to Osman's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Amin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Amin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Amin landing with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amin lands a couple of elbows.
Osman is looking for a triangle but Amin pushes his legs off easily.
Amin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Amin stopping the sweep attempt from Osman.
Amin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Amin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Amin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Osman is rocked!
Amin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Oh Osman is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Amin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Osman looking for a sweep. Not yet Osman, not yet.
Osman seems to have got his legs back now.
Amin scoring with some ground and pound.
Osman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Osman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Osman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Amin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amin tries to get to full guard but Osman has control of the leg.
Amin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Osman passes the guard and advances to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amin is looking to get to half guard.
Amin swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Osman moves to take his opponent's back.
Amin rolls, trying to escape but Osman keeps control of the position.
Amin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Osman has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Amin! Can he survive? No! He's out! Osman gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Wee Lee Osman!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sylvain Lievremont (ranked 1815 p4p, 199 weight class) and Marcos Correa (ranked 1982 p4p, 208 weight class). Lievremont kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Stromae - Papaoutai. Marcos Correa will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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157 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sylvain Lievremont!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcos Correa!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lievremont jabs Correa right on the nose. Correa blinks but takes it well.
Lievremont lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lievremont slaps away a takedown attempt from Correa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lievremont looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Correa!
Correa manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lievremont's best efforts.
Correa looking for a kimura from the bottom but Lievremont passes into side control!
Lievremont is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Correa will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Correa is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lievremont's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Lievremont is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Correa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lievremont.
Lievremont is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Correa has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lievremont seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lievremont tries to pass to full mount but Correa defends it.
Still in half guard, Lievremont seems content to control.
Correa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lievremont pulls his head out easily.
Lievremont is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Correa is just riding it out for now. Lievremont eventually gives up the hold.
Lievremont looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Correa tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Lievremont has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Correa is working to get back to half guard.
Lievremont controlling the position easily from mount.
Lievremont seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Correa for as long as he can get away with.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Correa working to try and regain half guard.
Correa wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lievremont is looking for the choke from the back position but Correa is controlling his hands well.
Lievremont looking for the choke from the back.
Lievremont controlling from the back.
You can see the frustration on Correa's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Lievremont slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Correa tries to roll but Lievremont sticks to his back.
Lievremont has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Correa's body.
Correa wants to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Correa fending off the submission attempt from Lievremont.
Lievremont looking for the choke from the back.
Correa preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Lievremont.
Correa tries to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lievremont working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
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!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lievremont continues to stall.
Correa is really stuck here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sylvain Lievremont dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Correa shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lievremont manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lievremont is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lievremont might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lievremont has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lievremont wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Correa postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lievremont is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Correa, into his guard.
Correa isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Lievremont stacks Correa on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Lievremont!
Correa is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Correa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lievremont tries for a kimura but Correa is defending well.
Lievremont passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Correa!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Correa is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lievremont controlling from the full mount.
Correa tries to improve his position but Lievremont has taken his back! Lievremont has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Correa tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Lievremont pushes Correa away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sylvain Lievremont!
Sylvain Lievremont seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Rodriguez (ranked 914 p4p, 107 weight class) and Reginald Budgiehandler (ranked 517 p4p, 69 weight class). Budgiehandler is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Jack White - Lazaretto. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pablo Rodriguez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Reginald Budgiehandler!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Budgiehandler takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rodriguez slips a jab and a cross from Budgiehandler.
A big left from Budgiehandler misses.
Budgiehandler wants to land a leg kick but Rodriguez is out of range.
Rodriguez ducks under a wild hook from Budgiehandler.
Rodriguez throwing a counter right hand but Budgiehandler manages to avoid it.
Budgiehandler takes one to the side of the head.
Rodriguez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Budgiehandler.
A big left from Budgiehandler misses.
Rodriguez lands an overhand right.
Rodriguez ducks under a wild hook from Budgiehandler.
Rodriguez moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Budgiehandler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Budgiehandler ducks under a wild hook from Rodriguez.
Despite the aggression on Budgiehandler's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Budgiehandler lands a front kick.
Budgiehandler misses with a double jab
and Rodriguez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A clash of legs there as Rodriguez blocks the low kick.
Budgiehandler swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez tries to bum rush Budgiehandler with a series of wild strikes but Budgiehandler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Budgiehandler jabs Rodriguez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Budgiehandler throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez misses with a looping left.
Rodriguez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Budgiehandler appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Budgiehandler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Budgiehandler walks into a jab.
Rodriguez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Budgiehandler.
Budgiehandler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rodriguez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Budgiehandler throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rodriguez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rodriguez looks to land a left hand but Budgiehandler moved out of range nicely.
Budgiehandler fails in his attempt to clinch.
Budgiehandler misses with a body kick.
Rodriguez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Budgiehandler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Budgiehandler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez missing with a left hand there. Budgiehandler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodriguez throws a good cross that connects.
Budgiehandler blocks a head kick by Rodriguez.
Budgiehandler pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rodriguez blocks a head kick by Budgiehandler.
Budgiehandler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez throwing a counter right hand but Budgiehandler manages to avoid it.
Budgiehandler misses the shot to the body.
Rodriguez gets tackled into the cage by Budgiehandler. Budgiehandler maintains the clinch.
Rodriguez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rodriguez throws a head kick but Budgiehandler moves out of range.
Rodriguez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Budgiehandler misses with a body kick.
Budgiehandler misses with a straight right.
Budgiehandler looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rodriguez throws a head kick but Budgiehandler moves out of range.
Rodriguez slips a jab from Budgiehandler.
A head kick misses from Rodriguez.
Budgiehandler swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez throws a big shot that misses.
Budgiehandler tries to land a body kick
and Rodriguez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rodriguez throws a jab but it's blocked by Budgiehandler.
Rodriguez blocks a jab.
Rodriguez looks to land a left hand but Budgiehandler moved out of range nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Budgiehandler 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rodriguez dodges the punch combination from Budgiehandler.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodriguez. Budgiehandler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Budgiehandler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rodriguez slips a straight right by Budgiehandler.
Rodriguez closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Rodriguez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rodriguez scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodriguez ducks under a wild hook from Budgiehandler.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Budgiehandler!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Budgiehandler moves into range and clinches up with Rodriguez.
Rodriguez swings wildly with an uppercut but Budgiehandler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rodriguez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Budgiehandler tries a body shot but Rodriguez blocks it.
Budgiehandler misses with a punch on the inside.
Rodriguez tries to work over Budgiehandler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Budgiehandler.
Budgiehandler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rodriguez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Budgiehandler lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rodriguez.
Budgiehandler prevents a body shot from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez tries to throw a body punch but Budgiehandler avoids it by throwing Rodriguez back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Budgiehandler takes a shot to the head.
Rodriguez scores with a shot to the side of Budgiehandler's head.
Rodriguez misses with the head strike.
Rodriguez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
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 Pablo Rodriguez will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rodriguez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Budgiehandler is looking for the big counter here.
Rodriguez misses with a hook.
Rodriguez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rodriguez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Budgiehandler throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rodriguez.
Budgiehandler throws a body shot but no joy.
Budgiehandler staying out of range there.
Budgiehandler misses with a hook.
Budgiehandler throws a jab but it's blocked by Rodriguez.
Budgiehandler avoids a kick to the body.
Budgiehandler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rodriguez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Budgiehandler scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Budgiehandler looks to throw the jab but Rodriguez is out of range.
Rodriguez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Budgiehandler throws a series of punches but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Budgiehandler is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Rodriguez throws a lazy uppercut
and Budgiehandler counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rodriguez misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Budgiehandler stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Budgiehandler!
Budgiehandler bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Budgiehandler ducks under a wild hook from Rodriguez.
A telegraphed right hand from Rodriguez misses the target.
Budgiehandler counters with a body kick.
Budgiehandler gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rodriguez leaning against his opponent.
Rodriguez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Budgiehandler backwards.
Budgiehandler scores with a shot to the side of Rodriguez's head.
Rodriguez letting Budgiehandler take a breather here.
Rodriguez lands a shot to the body.
Budgiehandler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rodriguez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Budgiehandler softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Budgiehandler.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rodriguez.
Rodriguez stalling in the clinch but Budgiehandler improves position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Budgiehandler lands a nice uppercut.
Budgiehandler stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Budgiehandler digs a right hand into Rodriguez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rodriguez's gas tank.
Rodriguez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Budgiehandler.
Budgiehandler scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice left hand lands by Budgiehandler.
Still in the clinch, Rodriguez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rodriguez tries to throw a body punch but Budgiehandler avoids it by throwing Rodriguez back against the cage.
Budgiehandler tries a body shot but Rodriguez blocks it.
Budgiehandler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rodriguez works on Budgiehandler's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Rodriguez - that landed with a thud.
Rodriguez slows down the pace here.
Budgiehandler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Budgiehandler on the inside.
Budgiehandler working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rodriguez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rodriguez.
A nice right hand lands inside from Budgiehandler.
Budgiehandler stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rodriguez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rodriguez blocks an uppercut.
Rodriguez struggles to land a body shot inside as Budgiehandler controls his hands.
Budgiehandler leaning his opponent against the cage.
Budgiehandler is trying to maintain a safe position but Rodriguez gets an underhook and turns Budgiehandler into the cage.
Budgiehandler is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Budgiehandler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Budgiehandler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Budgiehandler.
Budgiehandler misses with the head strike.
Rodriguez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Budgiehandler on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Budgiehandler fails to land.
Budgiehandler working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodriguez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Budgiehandler's elbow.
Budgiehandler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rodriguez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rodriguez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rodriguez.
Budgiehandler pushes Rodriguez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Budgiehandler lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reginald Budgiehandler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Budgiehandler darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Budgiehandler closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rodriguez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Donk. Rodriguez catches Budgiehandler right on the button with a cross.
Rodriguez throws a sloppy head kick and Budgiehandler moves out of range easily.
Budgiehandler throws a nice looking combination but Rodriguez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Budgiehandler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rodriguez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rodriguez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Budgiehandler misses with a two punch combination.
A swing and a miss from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez gets tackled into the cage by Budgiehandler. Budgiehandler maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Budgiehandler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rodriguez misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Budgiehandler.
Rodriguez takes a shot to the head.
Budgiehandler is trying to stall.
Rodriguez working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Budgiehandler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reginald Budgiehandler seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Budgiehandler tries a body shot but Rodriguez blocks it.
Budgiehandler tries a body shot but Rodriguez blocks it.
Rodriguez has a couple of punches blocked by Budgiehandler.
Budgiehandler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Budgiehandler lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rodriguez backwards.
Rodriguez trying to control the position but instead, Budgiehandler has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rodriguez into the cage.
Rodriguez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Budgiehandler is keeping busy.
Come on Budgiehandler - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rodriguez misses with some punches.
Budgiehandler lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rodriguez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez misses with the head strike.
Budgiehandler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rodriguez's elbow.
Budgiehandler just leaning against Rodriguez, taking a breather.
Rodriguez throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Rodriguez.
Budgiehandler lands a nice shot to the body.
Budgiehandler pushes Rodriguez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rodriguez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rodriguez lands a hook to the side of the head.
Budgiehandler lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Budgiehandler taking a breather.
Budgiehandler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rodriguezs head.
Budgiehandler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rodriguez working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rodriguez.
Budgiehandler works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rodriguez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez misses with some punches.
Budgiehandler stalling.
Rodriguez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rodriguez stalling the fight.
Budgiehandler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Budgiehandler scores with a hook to the body.
Budgiehandler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rodriguez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rodriguez blocks an uppercut.
Rodriguez tries to work over Budgiehandler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Budgiehandler as Rodriguez tries to tie him up.
A short body shot lands from Rodriguez as the two fighters clinch.
Budgiehandler taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez prevents a body shot from Budgiehandler.
Budgiehandler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Budgiehandler has a couple of punches blocked by Rodriguez.
Budgiehandler blocks an uppercut.
Budgiehandler lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Budgiehandler.
Budgiehandler blocking some punches.
Budgiehandler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Budgiehandler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Budgiehandler misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Budgiehandler.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Budgiehandler as Rodriguez tries to tie him up.
Rodriguez blocking some punches.
Budgiehandler lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Budgiehandler lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reginald Budgiehandler really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Budgiehandler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rodriguez.
Budgiehandler defending well as Rodriguez loads up on a big left hand.
Nice jab there from Budgiehandler.
Budgiehandler misses with a two punch combination.
Rodriguez throws a hook to the side of Budgiehandler's head but Budgiehandler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rodriguez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Budgiehandler.
A nice combination there by Budgiehandler.
A jab from Rodriguez misses.
Pablo Rodriguez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Budgiehandler stalks Rodriguez and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rodriguez's face. Rodriguez staggers backwards, shaken.
Rodriguez is rocked!
Rodriguez misses with a straight left.
Oh Rodriguez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Budgiehandler looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
An inside leg kick lands from Budgiehandler.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Rodriguez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Budgiehandler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Budgiehandler misses.
Rodriguez seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Budgiehandler looks to land a left hand but Rodriguez moved out of range nicely.
Budgiehandler looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Budgiehandler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rodriguez.
Budgiehandler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rodriguez.
Budgiehandler connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rodriguez throws a sloppy head kick and Budgiehandler moves out of range easily.
Rodriguez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Budgiehandler takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Oooooh!!! Budgiehandler has knocked Rodriguez down with a huge combo! Budgiehandler steps away and waves a wobbly Rodriguez back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Reginald Budgiehandler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Budgiehandler loads up on a big right hand but Rodriguez slips the punch.
Budgiehandler misses with a body shot.
Budgiehandler misses with a hook. Rodriguez ducked under it nicely.
Budgiehandler throws a right hand that Rodriguez ducks under and follows up with a left that Rodriguez also avoids with ease.
Nice uppercut lands for Rodriguez. That snapped Budgiehandler's head back.
Budgiehandler's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rodriguez under the eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Budgiehandler steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rodriguez. That one must have hurt.
Rodriguez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Budgiehandler slips a jab from Rodriguez.
Despite the aggression on Budgiehandler's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Budgiehandler avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rodriguez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A nice side step and Budgiehandler releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sloppy strikes from Budgiehandler. Those never looked like landing.
Budgiehandler wants to clinch.
Rodriguez misses with an uppercut.
Budgiehandler attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rodriguez clobbers Budgiehandler with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rodriguez lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rodriguez misses with a combination
and Budgiehandler counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Budgiehandler throws a shot from downtown. Rodriguez moves away and avoids it.
Budgiehandler tries to bum rush Rodriguez with a series of wild strikes but Rodriguez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rodriguez throws a hook but Budgiehandler blocks it.
Rodriguez is looking to land body kicks.
Budgiehandler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Budgiehandler circles away quickly and effectively.
Rodriguez throws a shot from downtown. Budgiehandler moves away and avoids it.
Budgiehandler takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Budgiehandler has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The fighters circling - Rodriguez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Budgiehandler is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Budgiehandler throws a hook but Rodriguez avoids it easily.
Rodriguez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Budgiehandler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rodriguez throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Budgiehandler to counter with a crisp jab.
Budgiehandler lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Rodriguez throws an overhand right that lands on Budgiehandler's shoulder, as Budgiehandler tries to avoid the shot.
Rodriguez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Budgiehandler moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Budgiehandler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rodriguez.
Budgiehandler moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Budgiehandler swinging wildly here.
Rodriguez fails to land with a series of punches.
Rodriguez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rodriguez thuds his right hand into Budgiehandler's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Budgiehandler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rodriguez.
Budgiehandler throws a counter combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodriguez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Budgiehandler momentarily.
Budgiehandler lands with a shot to the body.
Rodriguez looks to land a left hand but Budgiehandler moved out of range nicely.
Rodriguez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Budgiehandler.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reginald Budgiehandler dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Rodriguez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Budgiehandler tries to land a front kick but Rodriguez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The fighters circling - Rodriguez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Budgiehandler looks to land a left hand but Rodriguez moved out of range nicely.
Budgiehandler dips to his left and cracks Rodriguez with an uppercut!
A nice inside leg kick there by Budgiehandler. That's going to slow Rodriguez down.
Budgiehandler takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rodriguez throws a good cross that connects.
Budgiehandler throws a head kick that misses
and Rodriguez counters with a stiff right hand.
No joy there for Budgiehandler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Budgiehandler blocks a head kick by Rodriguez.
Budgiehandler steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Rodriguez throws a right hand that misses
and Budgiehandler counters with a left and a right that stings Rodriguez.
It looks like Pablo Rodriguez has been cut.
Budgiehandler looks to score with a jab to the body but Rodriguez is just out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Budgiehandler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Budgiehandler is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Rodriguez with a hook.
Budgiehandler throws a jab but it's blocked by Rodriguez.
Budgiehandler lands a nice looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Budgiehandler takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Budgiehandler moves out of range of the body kick from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez misses with a hook.
Rodriguez throws an overhand right that lands on Budgiehandler's shoulder, as Budgiehandler tries to avoid the shot.
Rodriguez scores with a nice right hand.
Budgiehandler tries to clinch up.
Budgiehandler has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Budgiehandler there as he acknowledges the shot.
Budgiehandler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rodriguez.
Rodriguez fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Budgiehandler checks it well.
Rodriguez sizes up Budgiehandler with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Budgiehandler swinging wildly here.
Rodriguez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rodriguez backing away here, and Budgiehandler unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Rodriguez falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Budgiehandler counter with a right hand.
Pablo Rodriguez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez dodges the punch combination from Budgiehandler.
Rodriguez tests Budgiehandler's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Budgiehandler missing with a left hand there. Rodriguez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rodriguez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A combination from Budgiehandler does no damage.
Budgiehandler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rodriguez throws out the jab.
Budgiehandler moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rodriguez throws a leg kick
and Budgiehandler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Budgiehandler displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rodriguez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Budgiehandler on the side of the head.
Rodriguez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rodriguez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Budgiehandler lands a really nice looking cross but Rodriguez seems unphased.
Rodriguez misses with a two punch combination.
Rodriguez throws the kick towards the body but Budgiehandler avoids it.
A big left from Rodriguez misses.
A head kick from Rodriguez lands but Budgiehandler takes it in his stride.
Budgiehandler lands a big uppercut and Rodriguez crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Rodriguez looks OK. Budgiehandler waves Rodriguez back to his feet!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Budgiehandler lands with a nice body punch.
Budgiehandler's corner calls for a 1-2. Budgiehandler obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rodriguez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rodriguez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A thudding body kick lands there by Budgiehandler!
Budgiehandler lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Rodriguez falls backwards - clearly groggy! Budgiehandler dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reginald Budgiehandler! Reginald Budgiehandler retains his featherweight title!
Reginald Budgiehandler bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sammy Beach (ranked 1074 p4p, 162 weight class) and Daana Wyte (ranked 2018 p4p, 268 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sammy Beach!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Daana Wyte!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wyte ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Beach slips a straight right by Wyte.
A telegraphed right hand from Wyte misses the target.
Wyte scores with the left hand. Beach knows he should have avoided that one.
Wyte throws a big shot that misses.
A shot to the body from Wyte misses
and Beach counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Daana Wyte has been cut.
Beach scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wyte doesn't seem bothered though.
Beach throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wyte stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Beach fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Beach waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wyte.
Beach swings for the body but Wyte moves out of range.
Wyte scores with a nice right hand.
Beach looks to score with a jab to the body but Wyte is just out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beach swings away with a body shot that misses
and Wyte counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wyte lands a jab to Beach's midsection.
Beach fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wyte manages to avoid it.
Beach is looking to clinch but Wyte is avoiding it.
Wyte throws a big shot that misses.
Beach rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wyte counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beach takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've been told by Beach's head coaches at Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Beach cracks a nice hook into Wyte's ribs.
A jab from Wyte misses.
Beach is looking to wear down Wyte with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Beach looks to score with a jab to the body but Wyte is just out of range.
Beach takes the fight into the clinch.
Beach lands an elbow inside that Wyte shrugs off.
Wyte wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Beach lands a right hand.
A bit of stalling here from Beach.
Wyte wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wyte is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wyte tries to break the clinch but Beach is controlling the position.
Beach lands a hook to the side of the head.
Beach lands with a left to the head.
Beach keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wyte's efforts to push away.
Wyte is trying to break the clinch but Beach has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wyte wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Beach has him pressed against the cage.
Wyte is looking to break free of the clinch but Beach has double underhooks.
Beach lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Beach.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beach breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Beach keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wyte.
Wyte's coach down at Power Plant MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Wyte's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Beach changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Beach swinging wildly here.
Beach scores with the left hand. Wyte knows he should have avoided that one.
Wyte throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beach sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Beach throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wyte takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That has opened up Daana Wyte's cut even more.
Beach cracks Wyte with a hook to the temple - Wyte is on wobbly legs here! Beach swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Wyte falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Beach wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sammy Beach!
Daana Wyte spoke after the fight, saying 'I am sad for this loss. The important thing is that I don't reach for the alcohol bottle now and most importantly..God is good. Epstein DID kill himself, twice!'.
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