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CFC 431 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Nti (ranked 1033 p4p, 748 weight class) and Jan Sobieski (ranked 144 p4p, 103 weight class). Sobieski has chosen Karnivool - Lifelike as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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222
12 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Samuel Nti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jan Sobieski!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nti takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nti closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
 It looks like Samuel Nti has been cut.
Sobieski works over Nti's head and body with a nice combination.
Nti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nti throwing a counter right hand but Sobieski manages to avoid it.
Sobieski slips a jab from Nti.
Sobieski is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sobieski shoots in and bounces Nti off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sobieski keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nti's head.
Nti can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sobieski controls the pace.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sobieski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sobieski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobieski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sobieski wants to control from the top but Nti keeps moving.
Sobieski postures up in Nti's guard and throws a big left but Nti blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sobieski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sobieski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sobieski controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sobieski wants to pass the guard but Nti is keeping the position.
Sobieski trying to control the position from guard on top but Nti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Sobieski. Those never looked like landing.
Nti chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sobieski can pounce on him.
Sobieski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nti moves away.
Sobieski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nti tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sobieski manages to circle out of the way.
Sobieski looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sobieski trying to control but Nti is working from the bottom.
Sobieski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sobieski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sobieski wants to control from the top but Nti keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobieski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sobieski looking to pass the guard.
Sobieski keeps trying to improve his position.
Sobieski lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sobieski passes Nti's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nti keeping control of the position.
My spies in Hardpunch (13 Elite / 1000$ inform me that Sobieski has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
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.
Sobieski thows a huge punch but Nti dodges it nicely.
Sobieski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sobieski takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sobieski thows a huge punch but Nti dodges it nicely.
Sobieski wants to take a breather but Nti is having none of it.
Sobieski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nti defends it well.
Sobieski is looking to take a break and control but Nti is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sobieski thows a huge punch but Nti dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Sobieski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Samuel Nti's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sobieski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nti throws the left hand but Sobieski avoids the punch easily.
Sobieski fails to land the takedown.
Nti was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nti throws an overhand right that lands on Sobieski's shoulder, as Sobieski tries to avoid the shot.
Nti misses the jab.
Sobieski misses with a body shot.
Nti thinks about countering with a body kick.
Sobieski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nti sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sobieski defending well as Nti loads up on a big left hand.
Sobieski keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nti is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Sobieski's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sobieski misses the shot to the body.
Nti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sobieski is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nti rather than just go for the knockout.
Sobieski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sobieski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nti throws a lazy uppercut
and Sobieski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nti on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sobieski throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sobieski throws a body punch but Nti moves out of range.
Sobieski takes a swing at Nti's ribcage but misses.
Sobieski pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nti is out of range and Sobieski settles back down.
Nti throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sobieski shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sobieski throwing shots but Nti is blocking nicely.
Ground and pound from Sobieski.
Sobieski keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Jan Sobieski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sobieski works his way into full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobieski wants to control the pace but Nti is squirming around nicely.
Sobieski raining down shots from the mount!
Sobieski with shots to the head and body - Nti looks very uncomfortable down there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sobieski thowing shots but they're missing.
Sobieski controlling the pace for now.
Sobieski working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Nti slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobieski content to control rather than advance.
Sobieski missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nti keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sobieski performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Let's hope that Sobieski has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sobieski throwing shots but Nti is blocking nicely.
Sobieski is working for a submission of some sort.
Sobieski trying to control the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sobieski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sobieski is trying to control. Nti wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Sobieski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Samuel Nti's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Sobieski misses with an uppercut
and Nti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nti leaves Sobieski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sobieski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nti.
Nti blocks a head kick by Sobieski.
Nti takes one on the button.
Nti fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sobieski is out of range.
Sobieski finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sobieski throws a leg kick which misses Nti's front leg but catches the back leg as Nti tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sobieski lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nti takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sobieski slips a straight right by Nti.
Nti lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sobieski misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobieski does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sobieski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nti.
Sobieski throws a leg kick but Nti moved away.
Sobieski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sobieski getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sobieski scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sobieski shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nti is trying to defend but Sobieski finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Sobieski thows a huge punch but Nti dodges it nicely.
Sobieski is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nti might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sobieski lands a nice short elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobieski wants to pass to mount but Nti is defending the position.
Sobieski performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sobieski missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sobieski trying to control from half guard but Nti is working away.
Sobieski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nti defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nti avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sobieski.
Sobieski thows a huge punch but Nti dodges it nicely.
Still in half guard, Sobieski seems content to control.
Sobieski uses his free foot to push down on Nti's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Nti.
Sobieski landing strikes from the mount.
Sobieski wants to control the pace but Nti is squirming around nicely.
Sobieski unloads with some shots from mount but Nti bucks and avoids them well.
Sobieski punching from mount but Nti doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Sobieski trying to control but Nti is having none of it.
Sobieski scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Samuel Nti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jan Sobieski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobieski controlling from mount.
Sobieski lands with some strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jan Sobieski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sobieski 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jan Sobieski!
Jan Sobieski gave a mention to Threads of HARDCORE in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Molokai Built (ranked 4038 p4p, 2707 weight class) and Grachyov Rodionovich (ranked 205 p4p, 158 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Rodionovich's choice of entrance music: GZUZ GZUZ - Was Hast Du Gedacht. Molokai Built has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Molokai Built!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Grachyov Rodionovich!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodionovich scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rodionovich looks to land a right hand but Built moved out of range.
Built moves out of range as Rodionovich strikes.
Built appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rodionovich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Built.
Rodionovich dips to his left and cracks Built with an uppercut!
Rodionovich throws a predictable looking body shot
and Built counters with a three punch combo that has Rodionovich backing up. Rodionovich nods at Built to acknowledge the strikes.
Rodionovich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Built moves away.
Rodionovich just misses with a punch to the body.
Rodionovich is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Built rather than just go for the knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodionovich misses with a body shot.
Built seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Built moves away from the strike by Rodionovich.
Built went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Built moves out of range as Rodionovich strikes.
Built throws a big counter combination but Rodionovich scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodionovich misses the shot to the body.
Built is looking for a counter combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodionovich. Built does a little dance to reset his feet.
Built is looking for a counter combo.
Built displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rodionovich throws out the jab.
As Rodionovich looks to move away, Built throws a big counter combo but Rodionovich just gets out of the way.
Rodionovich misses with a right hand
and Built counters with a three punch combo that has Rodionovich backing up. Rodionovich nods at Built to acknowledge the strikes.
Rodionovich lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Built circles away quickly and effectively.
Built went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rodionovich misses with a left hand
and Built counters with a three punch combo that has Rodionovich backing up. Rodionovich nods at Built to acknowledge the strikes.
Rodionovich misses with a looping left.
As Rodionovich looks to move away, Built throws a big counter combo but Rodionovich just gets out of the way.
Built doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rodionovich looks to land a left hand but Built moved out of range nicely.
Built seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Built has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Rodionovich pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodionovich throws a combination that misses
and Built counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodionovich throws a jab but it's blocked by Built.
Rodionovich misses with a hook
and Built counters with a one-two to the body.
Grachyov Rodionovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodionovich throws a left and a right that both miss
and Built counters with a left and a right that stings Rodionovich.
Rodionovich throws a right and a left that both miss.
Built is looking for a counter combo.
Rodionovich throws a one two combo.
Rodionovich swings away with a body shot that misses
and Built counters with a one-two to the body.
Rodionovich throws a poor cross that misses
and Built counters with a three punch combo that has Rodionovich backing up. Rodionovich nods at Built to acknowledge the strikes.
Rodionovich cracks Built with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Built ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Rodionovich finds it's way through Built's defenses.
Rodionovich throws a predictable looking body shot
and Built counters with a two punch combo.
Rodionovich misses with a left hand
and Built counters with a three punch combo that has Rodionovich backing up. Rodionovich nods at Built to acknowledge the strikes.
Rodionovich throws a predictable looking body shot
and Built counters with a two punch combo.
Rodionovich throws out a loose jab but Built uses good head movement to avoid it.
Built went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rodionovich takes a swing at Built's ribcage but misses.
Rodionovich bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodionovich throws a lazy uppercut
and Built counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodionovich throws a big shot that misses.
A big right from Rodionovich misses.
Rodionovich scores with a hook to the body. Built takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Built moves out of range of the strikes.
Built appears to be looking for a big counter.
Built bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rodionovich misses the shot to the body.
Built is looking for a counter combo.
Rodionovich misses with a right hand
and Built counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodionovich misses with a right hand
and Built counters with a series of strikes. Rodionovich will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rodionovich misses with a shot to the body
and Built counters with a three punch combo that has Rodionovich backing up. Rodionovich nods at Built to acknowledge the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Molokai Built dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
No joy there for Rodionovich, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Built seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rodionovich misses with an uppercut
and Built counters with a one-two to the body.
Rodionovich misses with a left hand
and Built counters with a two punch combo.
Rodionovich throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Built counters with a one-two to the body.
Rodionovich misses with a body shot
and Built counters with a three punch combo that has Rodionovich backing up. Rodionovich nods at Built to acknowledge the strikes.
Rodionovich misses the jab.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Rodionovich might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Built has got the better of the exchanges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodionovich swings widly with a right hand
and Built counters with a three punch combo that has Rodionovich backing up. Rodionovich nods at Built to acknowledge the strikes.
Rodionovich swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Built counters with a three punch combo that has Rodionovich backing up. Rodionovich nods at Built to acknowledge the strikes.
Rodionovich scores with a jab to the body.
Rodionovich misses the jab.
It looked like Built was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodionovich misses with a looping right.
Built appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rodionovich throws a right hand that misses
and Built counters with a left and a right that stings Rodionovich.
Rodionovich pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Built seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Built is working the combinations to good effect here.
Rodionovich lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rodionovich throws a looping overhand right but Built ducks down to avoid it.
Rodionovich swings widly with a right hand
and Built counters with a two punch combo.
Rodionovich throws a body shot but no joy.
Rodionovich misses with a wild combination.
Built appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodionovich misses with a body punch
and Built counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodionovich throws a predictable looking body shot
and Built counters with a series of strikes. Rodionovich will be more careful next time no doubt.
Built is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rodionovich can do to turn this around?
Rodionovich misses with a looping right.
Rodionovich misses with a left hand
and Built counters with a three punch combo that has Rodionovich backing up. Rodionovich nods at Built to acknowledge the strikes.
Rodionovich lands a body shot.
Rodionovich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Built went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rodionovich misses with a straight left.
Built throws a big counter combination but Rodionovich scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rodionovich swings widly with a right hand
and Built counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nice cross by Rodionovich.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodionovich lands with a shot to the body.
Rodionovich throws a poor cross that misses
and Built counters with a three punch combo that has Rodionovich backing up. Rodionovich nods at Built to acknowledge the strikes.
A slow jab from Rodionovich misses its intended target.
It looked like Built was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rodionovich misses the body punch
and Built counters with a three punch combo that has Rodionovich backing up. Rodionovich nods at Built to acknowledge the strikes.
Rodionovich throws an off balance right hand
and Built counters with a series of strikes. Rodionovich will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rodionovich misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rodionovich throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Built counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodionovich throws a predictable looking body shot
and Built counters with a series of strikes. Rodionovich will be more careful next time no doubt.
Built on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Built blocks a jab.
Built appears to be looking for a big counter.
A big right from Rodionovich misses.
It looked like Built was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rodionovich fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Built on the side of the head.
Rodionovich looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Built appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rodionovich swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looked like Built was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rodionovich throws a right hand that misses
and Built counters with a one-two to the body.
Rodionovich throws a body punch but Built moves out of range.
It looked like Built was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot to the body from Rodionovich misses
and Built counters with a three punch combo that has Rodionovich backing up. Rodionovich nods at Built to acknowledge the strikes.
Rodionovich looks to land a combination but Built avoids it well.
It looked like Built was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Molokai Built dominated that second round.
That's time! Built's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Rodionovich with a jab.
Rodionovich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Built manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Rodionovich misses its intended target.
Rodionovich throws a body shot but no joy.
Built seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rodionovich misses with a hook
and Built counters with a two punch combo.
Rodionovich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Built manages to avoid it.
Rodionovich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodionovich misses with a right hand
and Built counters with a series of strikes. Rodionovich will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rodionovich lands with a right hand.
Rodionovich throws an off balance right hand
and Built counters with a three punch combo that has Rodionovich backing up. Rodionovich nods at Built to acknowledge the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodionovich swings away with a body shot that misses
and Built counters with a series of strikes. Rodionovich will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rodionovich swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Built counters with a one-two to the body.
Rodionovich connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Built momentarily.
Rodionovich throws a lazy right hand but Built sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rodionovich misses with a lunging right hand
and Built counters with a three punch combo that has Rodionovich backing up. Rodionovich nods at Built to acknowledge the strikes.
Rodionovich throws a right hand that misses
and Built counters with a series of strikes. Rodionovich will be more careful next time no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodionovich throws a hook but Built avoids it easily.
Built keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodionovich misses with a lunging right hand
and Built counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A slow jab from Rodionovich misses its intended target.
Built is looking for a counter combo.
Rodionovich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Built.
Built appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rodionovich misses with a right hand
and Built counters with a left and a right that stings Rodionovich.
Rodionovich misses with a jab to the body
and Built counters with a three punch combo that has Rodionovich backing up. Rodionovich nods at Built to acknowledge the strikes.
Built takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rodionovich has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rodionovich loads up on a big right hand but Built slips the punch.
Rodionovich misses with a lunging right hand
and Built counters with a two punch combo.
Rodionovich misses with an uppercut.
Built seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Built slips a jab from Rodionovich.
Rodionovich throws a poor cross that misses
and Built counters with a two punch combo.
Rodionovich throws an off balance right hand
and Built counters with a two punch combo.
Rodionovich misses with a hook. Built ducked under it nicely.
Rodionovich misses with a hook.
Built is looking for a counter combo.
Rodionovich misses with a hook to the body
and Built counters with a left and a right that stings Rodionovich.
Rodionovich misses with a lunging right hand
and Built counters with a one-two to the body.
Grachyov Rodionovich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rodionovich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Built throws a big counter combination but Rodionovich scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodionovich throws a predictable looking body shot
and Built counters with a left and a right that stings Rodionovich.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Rodionovich misses.
Built throws a big counter combination but Rodionovich scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rodionovich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Built was well out of range. Poor timing from Rodionovich.
Rodionovich misses with a body shot
and Built counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Built moves out of range of the strikes.
As Rodionovich looks to move away, Built throws a big counter combo but Rodionovich just gets out of the way.
Rodionovich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Built needs to keep his hands up - Rodionovich had a free shot at his head there.
Rodionovich throws a right hand that misses
and Built counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodionovich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Built.
Built is looking for a counter combo.
Built showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rodionovich.
Built throws a big counter combination but Rodionovich scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Molokai Built showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Built has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Molokai Built!
After the fight, Molokai Built was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Takumi Sagaki (ranked 1644 p4p, 2234 weight class) and Derek Vinyard (ranked 102 p4p, 132 weight class). Sagaki comes to the cage accompanied by One Piece - AMV - We Are! (Full Song). Takumi Sagaki has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Takumi Sagaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Derek Vinyard!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from Vinyard.
Vinyard throws a solid leg kick but Sagaki takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Vinyard.
Vinyard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sagaki.
Sagaki half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Vinyard connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vinyard throws the left hand but Sagaki avoids the punch easily.
Vinyard misses with a low kick.
Sagaki lands with a right hand.
Vinyard swinging wildly here.
Sagaki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Vinyard.
Sagaki moves out of range of the strikes.
Sagaki feinted with a counter takedown.
Vinyard throws a shot from downtown. Sagaki moves away and avoids it.
Sagaki half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinyard throws a hook but Sagaki avoids it easily.
Vinyard with a jab.
Vinyard throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A low kick from Vinyard misses
and Sagaki counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Vinyard!
Sagaki creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Vinyard is trying to control Sagaki's posture but Sagaki avoids it.
Sagaki postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vinyard tries to bench press Sagaki off him but Sagaki keeps the position.
Vinyard taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Vinyard's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sagaki wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vinyard, who protects the arm well.
Sagaki wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vinyard, who protects the arm well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sagaki misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sagaki throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Sagaki tries to score with some ground and pound. Vinyard controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Sagaki is chipping away with strikes.
Vinyard is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Sagaki is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Sagaki looking to ground and pound but Vinyard is blocking nicely.
Sagaki looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Sagaki with a couple of short strikes.
Vinyard regains half guard.
Sagaki throwing shots but Vinyard is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sagaki looks to land a strike but Vinyard avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Sagaki passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sagaki has control of an arm but Vinyard manages to advance to Sagaki's back!
Vinyard controlling from the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Derek Vinyard will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sagaki.
A swing and a miss from Vinyard.
An inside leg kick from Vinyard misses.
Vinyard misses with a low kick as Sagaki jumps back.
Vinyard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sagaki moves away.
Sagaki drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vinyard sprawls and moves away.
Vinyard takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Derek Vinyard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Vinyard.
Sagaki thuds his right hand into Vinyard's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinyard slaps away a takedown attempt from Sagaki, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Vinyard appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Derek Vinyard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vinyard lands a leg kick that knocks Sagaki off balance momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinyard stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sagaki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vinyard.
Vinyard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sagaki appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sagaki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sagaki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vinyard misses with a wild combination.
Vinyard stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sagaki moves out of range of the strikes.
Sagaki tries to land a leg kick but Vinyard saw it coming and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vinyard with a nice cross.
Vinyard misses with a body punch
and Sagaki counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sagaki postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Vinyard is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sagaki, into his guard.
Takumi Sagaki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sagaki keeping moving, preventing Vinyard from controlling successfully.
Vinyard looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sagaki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vinyard controlling from the top position.
Sagaki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vinyard is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
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.
Sagaki is pulling down on Vinyard's head to control his posture.
Vinyard showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sagaki is trying to control the position but Vinyard postures up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Vinyard trying to control but Sagaki is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vinyard stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Vinyard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Vinyard buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Vinyard. Those never looked like landing.
Sagaki tries to bum rush Vinyard with a series of wild strikes but Vinyard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vinyard misses with a body kick.
Sagaki drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vinyard sprawls and moves away.
Vinyard catches Sagaki with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vinyard looks to throw the jab but Sagaki is out of range.
Sagaki half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sagaki with the inside leg kick.
Vinyard throws the left hand but Sagaki avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sagaki slips a jab from Vinyard.
Sagaki's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vinyard connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sagaki scrambles back to his feet.
Vinyard throws an overhand right that lands on Sagaki's shoulder, as Sagaki tries to avoid the shot.
Sagaki changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Vinyard throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinyard throws a leg kick
and Sagaki decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Vinyard's guard.
Sagaki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vinyard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sagaki throws a strike but Vinyard rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Vinyard controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sagaki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vinyard trying to control the position from guard on top but Sagaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vinyard slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vinyard postures up.
Vinyard sitting in guard here, content to control.
Vinyard looking to pass the guard.
Vinyard trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sagaki's guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vinyard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vinyard takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Derek Vinyard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Derek Vinyard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sagaki throws a chopping leg kick but Vinyard manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vinyard! But no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vinyard lands with a nice combination. Sagaki backs away looking to recover.
Sagaki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vinyard throws out the jab.
Vinyard throws a hook but Sagaki avoids it easily.
Sagaki throws a jab but it's blocked by Vinyard.
Sagaki fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vinyard checks a leg kick.
Takumi Sagaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sagaki feints and then cracks Vinyard's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vinyard down.
Sagaki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vinyard can pounce on him.
Vinyard misses with an uppercut. Sagaki saw that one coming.
Sagaki feinted with a counter takedown.
Vinyard fakes the leg kick and cracks Sagaki in the body.
Vinyard dips to his left and cracks Sagaki with an uppercut!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vinyard ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vinyard lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Vinyard keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vinyard defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sagaki.
It seemed like Vinyard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sagaki takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vinyard throws a hook to the side of Sagaki's head but Sagaki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sagaki has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vinyard.
Vinyard scores with a shot to the body.
Vinyard closes the distance and clinches.
Sagaki misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vinyard.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vinyard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Derek Vinyard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vinyard 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derek Vinyard!
Derek Vinyard 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Elmore James (ranked 1467 p4p, 756 weight class) and John Starman (ranked 183 p4p, 97 weight class). James's entrance music is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3aMfD2O9Gds. A fine choice. Starman has chosen David Bowie - Starman as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elmore James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Starman!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James looks to throw the jab but Starman is out of range.
Starman misses with a shot to the body
and James counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Starman blocks an uppercut.
Starman missing with knees to the body.
Starman is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Starman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Starman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
James throws a right hand that misses
and Starman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
John Starman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Starman moves away from the strike by James.
Starman moves out of range as James strikes.
Starman punishes James's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from James misses its intended target.
Starman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but James circles away quickly and effectively.
James misses with a straight left.
Starman keeps the fight on the outside.
Starman takes a swing at James's ribcage but misses.
Starman works the jab nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James is looking to slow Starman down with leg kicks.
Starman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Starman is trying to push James away but James has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A right handed body shot lands from Starman.
A nice right hand lands inside from Starman.
Starman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
James lands a shoulder strike.
Starman wants to stall.
Starman is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but James is defending well.
James working aggressively here.
Starman breaks the clinch.
Starman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A looping hook to the body misses from James. Starman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Starman lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice sprawl there from James as Starman shoots in.
Starman misses with an uppercut.
James was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Starman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Starman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James.
Starman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
James with a hook.
James looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Starman moves out of range as James strikes.
James ducks under a wild hook from Starman.
Starman misses the shot to the body.
James uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Starman.
James was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
James throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sloppy strikes from James. Those never looked like landing.
James lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The fighters circling - Starman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
James keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Starman throws a right hand that James ducks under and follows up with a left that James also avoids with ease.
James is looking to counter punch.
James takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
James jabs Starman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Starman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from James misses.
Starman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
James throws a poor cross that misses
and Starman counters with a straight right hand.
James moves away from the strike by Starman.
Starman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from James.
Starman misses the shot to the body.
Starman throws a right and a left that James avoids nicely.
Starman rushes James and presses him up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Starman.
James breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Starman lands with a straight right. James didn't see that one coming.
Starman tests James's chin there with a solid looking shot.
James scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Starman checks a leg kick.
Starman is clearly trying to counter these attacks from James with a body shot.
James throws a leg kick
and Starman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
James scores with the left hand. Starman knows he should have avoided that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starman slips under a jab.
Starman throws a jab but it's blocked by James.
James has a takedown stuffed.
Starman has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Starman is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! James had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Starman throws a lazy right hand but James sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Starman gets a clinch.
Starman tries to break the clinch but James is controlling the position.
Starman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
James ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
James goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Starman throws a lazy right hand but James sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
James moves away from the strike by Starman.
James tries to counter by clinching up but Starman breaks away and moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Starman checks a leg kick.
James connects with a jab.
Good exchange - Starman coming out on top.
James misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Starman dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Starman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from James.
Starman is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Starman moves away from the strike by James.
Starman darts in and clinches James up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Starman.
James misses with the head strike.
Starman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
James has Starman pressed against the cage, preventing Starman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Starman prevents a body shot from James.
James blocks the elbow strike.
James lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Starman scores with a nice short uppercut.
James misses with a punch on the inside.
Starman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James blocks an uppercut.
Starman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Starman stalling in the clinch but James improves position.
Starman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from James on the inside.
James lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Starman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
James throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Starman throws an elbow but misses.
James misses with a punch on the inside.
Starman is trying to break the clinch but James is controlling him.
Starman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Starman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. James is defending well for now.
Starman lands a shot to the body.
Starman blocking some punches.
Starman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Starman lands a really nice looking cross but James seems unphased.
Starman takes the fight into the clinch.
Starman blocking some punches.
Starman takes a shot to the head.
James blocks an elbow strike.
Starman blocking some punches.
James tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Starman misses with a punch to the body.
Starman blocks an uppercut.
Starman looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Starman is trying to maintain a safe position but James gets an underhook and turns Starman into the cage.
James escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Starman counter with a right hand.
Starman looks to score with a jab to the body but James is just out of range.
James lands with a straight right. Starman didn't see that one coming.
Starman scores with a body shot.
John Starman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Starman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from James.
Starman tries to bum rush James with a series of wild strikes but James uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
James throws a right hand that misses
and Starman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
James connects with a nice looking jab.
Starman loads up on a big right hand but James slips the punch.
Starman drops his hands momentarily and James takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Starman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Starman defending well as James loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James slips under a jab.
Starman misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fighters circling - Starman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
James lands a leg kick that knocks Starman off balance momentarily.
Starman throws a lazy right hand but James sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
James slips a straight right by Starman.
James wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Starman moves out of range of the strikes.
Starman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A big left from Starman misses.
Starman looks to land a left hand but James moved out of range nicely.
James throws a right hand that misses
and Starman counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Starman looking to pass the guard.
James is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
James had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Starman defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starman trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
James looking for a guillotine here but Starman defends easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James working a defensive guard here.
Starman lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Starman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Starman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Starman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Starman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but James manages to avoid it.
Starman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Starman connects with a good right hand that stumbles James. James circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
James swings widly with a right hand
and Starman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
James changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Starman throws a right hand that misses
and Starman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Starman just misses with a punch to the body.
James misses with a left hand
and Starman counters with a nice uppercut.
James misses with a hook.
Starman moves into range and connects with a jab.
Starman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Starman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. James looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
James rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Starman to counter with a crisp jab.
James throws a big shot that misses.
Starman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Starman.
Starman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and James counters with a thumping low kick.
James throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Starman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
James misses with a hook. Starman ducked under it nicely.
James throws a hook but Starman blocks it.
Starman throws out a loose jab but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
James swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Starman looks to score with a jab to the body but James is just out of range.
James misses with an uppercut. Starman saw that one coming.
James gets cracked there but stands up to it.
James throws a looping overhand right but Starman ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Starman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
James misses with a few strikes there.
Starman lands with an uppercut that bounces James off the cage and back into range.
Starman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Starman throws a one two combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James throws a big shot that misses.
James ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from James misses the target.
Starman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck James on the side of the head.
Starman lunges at James with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by James's hand.
Starman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
James loads up on a big right hand but Starman slips the punch.
James looks to land a left hand but Starman moved out of range nicely.
James displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Starman throws out the jab.
James pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
James gets in close and instigates a clinch.
James pulls guard.
James throws his legs up looking for a submission but Starman uses it to pass to side control.
James can't do much from the bottom here.
Elmore James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starman tries to advance to mount but can't.
Starman works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
James wants to control but Starman postures up.
Starman is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down James's shoulder. That is not cool.
Check out the look on Starman's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
James is looking for a sweep.
John Starman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starman takes a little break here. James wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Starman moves into full mount!
Starman lands a big shot there that rocks James but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Starman blocks James's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Starman working James over with strikes here.
James is squirming around, avoiding Starman's attempts to control the action.
John Starman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Starman lands a big shot there that rocks James but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Starman looking to finish James with some ground and pound. This is bad for James!
And that's the end of the fight!
John Starman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Starman 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Starman!
An out of breath John Starman thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marvin Vettori (ranked 775 p4p, 374 weight class) and Bartholomäus Wolff (ranked 117 p4p, 56 weight class). Vettori's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Police On My Back- The Rocketz. Bartholomäus Wolff has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Marvin Vettori's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Marvin Vettori!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bartholomäus Wolff!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolff connects with a leg kick.
Wolff's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vettori under the eye.
Wolff throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Wolff closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A left lands for Vettori.
Wolff sizes up Vettori with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wolff is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Wolff defending well as Vettori loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Wolff on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vettori cracks Wolff with an open hand slap.
Vettori misses the shot to the body.
Vettori keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wolff with the inside leg kick.
Vettori throws a poor cross that misses
and Wolff connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vettori cracks Wolff with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wolff drops Vettori with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Vettori looks back up at him and smiles so Wolff waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
 Vettori is rocked!
Wolff misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vettori.
Oh Vettori is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vettori throws out a powerful jab.
Vettori seems to have got his legs back now.
 Wolff is rocked!
Wolff uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vettori.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vettori misses with a hook.
It seemed like Wolff was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wolff.
Bartholomäus Wolff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wolff uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vettori.
Wolff is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Wolff lunges at Vettori with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vettori's hand.
Wolff has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Wolff scores with a spinning back kick!
A jab lands there for Wolff.
Vettori misses the shot to the body.
Wolff misses the shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Wolff.
Wolff lands a body shot.
Vettori takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vettori takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wolff lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wolff dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vettori. That did some damage!
Vettori lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolff lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wolff misses with a series of wild punches.
Wolff fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vettori has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Vettori takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wolff pushes Vettori away with a front kick.
Nice defenses there by Wolff.
Wolff catches Vettori with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vettori is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Vettori ducks under a wild hook from Wolff.
Vettori throws a head kick that misses.
Wolff ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wolff attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wolff throws a leg kick but Vettori sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wolff.
Wolff looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wolff throws a leg kick but Vettori moved away.
Vettori feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Vettori checks a low kick from Wolff.
Wolff has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jab, jab by Vettori - just one landing.
Wolff tries to move into range but Vettori moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A punch combination from Wolff misses.
Vettori pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good leg kick by Wolff.
Vettori waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wolff.
Vettori lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wolff looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vettori takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vettori rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wolff cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolff throws out a leg kick but Vettori moves out of range and Wolff only half commits.
Wolff scores with a jab.
Vettori is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Wolff tries to land a front kick but Vettori steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A left lands for Vettori.
A big left from Vettori misses.
Wolff throws a push kick but Vettori slaps the foot to one side.
Vettori throws a jab when Wolff was well out of range.
Wolff tries a quick counter leg kick but Vettori is wise to it.
Wolff has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Vettori.
Vettori throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vettori throws a sloppy head kick and Wolff moves out of range easily.
Vettori misses with a right hand
and Wolff counters with a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vettori avoids the body shot from Wolff.
Wolff feints and then cracks Vettori's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vettori down.
Wolff misses with a head kick.
Wolff scores with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bartholomäus Wolff dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Vettori takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wolff moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Vettori might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Vettori uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wolff.
Bartholomäus Wolff seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vettori lands with a shot to the body.
Wolff uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vettori has time to react.
Wolff displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vettori throws out the jab.
Wolff throws a series of punches but Vettori moves out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Vettori crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Wolff - the referee stops the clock and Vettori gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Wolff. Vettori manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Vettori walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vettori is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wolff ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wolff explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Vettori throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wolff throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Vettori waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wolff.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Wolff.
Vettori throws a jab when Wolff was well out of range.
Wolff bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Vettori throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vettori moves out of range of the body kick from Wolff.
A little feinted left hand from Vettori on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wolff has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vettori misses with a straight left.
Vettori tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vettori slips a jab from Wolff.
Wolff fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wolff throws a chopping leg kick but Vettori manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wolff jabs at Vettori's body.
Vettori takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wolff fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vettori manages to avoid it.
Wolff looks to score with a jab to the body but Vettori is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolff throws a leg kick
and Vettori counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wolff scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vettori scores with the left hand. Wolff knows he should have avoided that one.
A low kick from Vettori misses
and Wolff counters with a stiff right hand.
Vettori tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A punch lands to the side of Vettori 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wolff with a jab.
Wolff with a hook.
A clash of legs there as Wolff blocks the low kick.
Vettori's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Vettori throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
and Wolff counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Vettori! He's just covering up as Wolff starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bartholomäus Wolff!
A less than humble Bartholomäus Wolff misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nigel Benn Jr (ranked 1574 p4p, 606 weight class) and Arjen Lucassen (ranked 212 p4p, 87 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Arjen Lucassen was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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 25 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nigel Benn Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arjen Lucassen!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lucassen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lucassen throws a poor cross that misses
and Benn Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lucassen slips a straight right by Benn Jr.
Lucassen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Benn Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
The fighters circling - Benn Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Benn Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lucassen.
It looked like Benn Jr was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lucassen throws a lazy right hand but Benn Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lucassen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Benn Jr slips a straight right by Lucassen.
Benn Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lucassen ducks under a wild hook from Benn Jr.
Lucassen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lucassen is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Lucassen tries to clinch there but Benn Jr circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Benn Jr misses its target.
Danga de danga de dang - Lucassen scores with a four punch combination!
Benn Jr has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
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!
Lucassen clinches with his opponent.
Lucassen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Donk. Lucassen catches Benn Jr right on the button with a cross.
Lucassen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lucassen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucassen misses with a jab, cross combination.
A head kick from Lucassen lands but Benn Jr takes it in his stride.
Lucassen throws a lazy right hand but Benn Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Benn Jr throws out a powerful jab.
Lucassen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Benn Jr takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lucassen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lucassen throws a poor cross that misses
and Benn Jr counters with a right hand to the body.
Lucassen throws a jab but it's blocked by Benn Jr.
Benn Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lucassen throws a head kick that half lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benn Jr throws out a loose jab but Lucassen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lucassen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benn Jr.
A jab from Benn Jr does it's job there.
Lucassen works over Benn Jr's head and body with a nice combination.
Lucassen tries to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucassen throws a body punch but Benn Jr moves out of range.
Benn Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lucassen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Benn Jr lands with a cross.
Lucassen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lucassen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lucassen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lucassen thuds his right hand into Benn Jr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lucassen throws the left hand but Benn Jr avoids the punch easily.
Lucassen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Benn Jr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Benn Jr throws a body punch but Lucassen moves out of range.
Lucassen throws out a counter right but Benn Jr avoids it with no problem.
Lucassen avoids the body shot from Benn Jr.
Lucassen pushes Benn Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Benn Jr manages to break the clinch.
Benn Jr slips a straight right by Lucassen.
Lucassen has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucassen throws a punch but it's blocked by Benn Jr.
Lucassen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Benn Jr's elbow.
Benn Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Benn Jr scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lucassen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Benn Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lucassen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Benn Jr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lucassens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Benn Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Arjen Lucassen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crunch! Lucassen slams his shin into Benn Jr's torso.
Benn Jr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lucassen throws a looping overhand right but Benn Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Benn Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice uppercut lands for Lucassen. That snapped Benn Jr's head back.
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!
Lucassen looks to clinch
and Benn Jr counters with a left to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucassen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lucassen misses with an uppercut. Benn Jr saw that one coming.
Benn Jr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Benn Jr throws a series of punches but Lucassen moves out of range.
Benn Jr lands the left hand.
Benn Jr loads up on a big right hand but Lucassen slips the punch.
Benn Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lucassen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lucassen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Benn Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lucassen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good standup being displayed there by Benn Jr as he connects with a hook.
Benn Jr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lucassen cracks Benn Jr with an open hand slap.
Lucassen cracks Benn Jr with an open hand slap.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arjen Lucassen dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Lucassen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lucassen looks to land a left hand but Benn Jr moved out of range nicely.
Benn Jr is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Benn Jr misses with a hook.
Benn Jr avoids the body shot from Lucassen.
Benn Jr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lucassen scores with a jab to the head.
Benn Jr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Benn Jr dodges the punch combination from Lucassen.
Lucassen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Benn Jr misses with a looping right.
Lucassen throws a hook but Benn Jr blocks it.
Benn Jr tried to counter with a leg kick but Lucassen avoided it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucassen misses with a straight left.
Lucassen throws a jab but it's blocked by Benn Jr.
Lucassen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lucassen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lucassen misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucassen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lucassen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lucassen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Arjen Lucassen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Benn Jr misses with the combination.
Lucassen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick from Lucassen lands but Benn Jr takes it in his stride.
Benn Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lucassen connects with a nice looking jab.
A jab from Lucassen misses.
Lucassen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Benn Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lucassen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lucassen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Benn Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Benn Jr takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucassen moves out of range of the body kick.
Lucassen throws out a loose jab but Benn Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lucassen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Benn Jr's head backwards.
Nigel Benn Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lucassen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Benn Jr is able to avoid easily.
Benn Jr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lucassen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Benn Jr throws a hook but Lucassen blocks it.
Lucassen throws a poor cross that misses
and Benn Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lucassen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Benn Jr tries to move into range but Lucassen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lucassen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lucassen lands with a good body shot.
Lucassen throws a looping overhand right but Benn Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Benn Jr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lucassen throws a sloppy head kick and Benn Jr moves out of range easily.
Lucassen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benn Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Benn Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lucassen manages to avoid it.
Lucassen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lucassen throws a looping overhand right but Benn Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Benn Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lucassen moves away from the strike by Benn Jr.
Lucassen misses with a straight right.
Lucassen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lucassen, as that shot connected.
Benn Jr misses with a body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Lucassen there.
Lucassen looks to land a left hand but Benn Jr moved out of range nicely.
Benn Jr throws a low kick, looking for Lucassen's leg but Lucassen calmly moves out of range.
Benn Jr blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benn Jr ducks under a wild hook from Lucassen.
Benn Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lucassen.
Benn Jr appears to be looking for a big counter.
Benn Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lucassen gets a clinch.
Benn Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lucassen connects with a crisp jab.
Benn Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lucassen throws out a counter right but Benn Jr avoids it with no problem.
Lucassen throws a lazy right hand but Benn Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Benn Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lucassen.
Lucassen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Benn Jr. That's going to slow Lucassen down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Benn Jr moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Benn Jr slips under a jab from Lucassen.
Lucassen misses with a shot to the body
and Benn Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Lucassen cracks Benn Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arjen Lucassen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Benn Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Lucassen clinches up with Benn Jr and pushes him back against the cage.
Lucassen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lucassen scores with a shot to the side of Benn Jr's head.
Lucassen working aggressively here.
Lucassen breaks from the clinch.
Lucassen clinches up against the cage.
Benn Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lucassen backwards.
Lucassen digs a right hand into Benn Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Benn Jr's gas tank.
Lucassen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lucassen lands a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Lucassen.
A short right from Lucassen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice left hand lands by Lucassen.
Lucassen breaks from the clinch.
Lucassen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Benn Jr.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A telegraphed right hand from Lucassen misses the target.
A quick step to the side and Benn Jr tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lucassen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucassen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Benn Jr throws a right and a left that Lucassen avoids nicely.
Lucassen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lucassen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Benn Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Benn Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Lucassen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Benn Jr takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Benn Jr. Lucassen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lucassen lands a nice shot that snaps Benn Jr's head back.
Benn Jr looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lucassen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lucassen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Benn Jr.
Lucassen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Benn Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nigel Benn Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benn Jr takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lucassen works Benn Jr's body with a nice hook.
A big right from Lucassen misses.
Lucassen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lucassen lands a body shot.
Benn Jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Benn Jr has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lucassen finds it's way round the side to connect with Benn Jr's head.
Lucassen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lucassen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Benn Jr avoids the head kick by Lucassen.
Lucassen throws a hook to the side of Benn Jr's head but Benn Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Benn Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Benn Jr digs a good body shot into Lucassen's ribs.
Benn Jr staying out of range there.
It looked like Benn Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lucassen wants to clinch up but Benn Jr keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benn Jr bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lucassen misses with a looping left.
Benn Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lucassen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Benn Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Benn Jr tries to bum rush Lucassen with a series of wild strikes but Lucassen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lucassen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big right from Benn Jr misses.
Arjen Lucassen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lucassen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Benn Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Lucassen.
Lucassen connects with a body shot that sends Benn Jr's belly button to the back.
Benn Jr takes a swing at Lucassen's ribcage but misses.
Lucassen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Benn Jr's head.
Benn Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lucassen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucassen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Benn Jr.
An attempted straight right counter from Benn Jr misses the target.
Lucassen tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Benn Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lucassen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lucassen looks to land a combination but Benn Jr avoids it well.
Benn Jr seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lucassen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lucassen with a hook.
Benn Jr looks to throw the jab but Lucassen is out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Lucassen. That snapped Benn Jr's head back.
Lucassen throws a lazy uppercut
and Benn Jr counters with a left and a right that stings Lucassen.
Lucassen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lucassen pushes Benn Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lucassen blocks an uppercut.
Lucassen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arjen Lucassen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lucassen 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arjen Lucassen!
Arjen Lucassen thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Nigel Benn Jr spoke after the fight, saying 'ill be back'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Menezes (ranked 1409 p4p, 279 weight class) and Donald Trumpet (ranked 189 p4p, 36 weight class). Trumpet is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by For Heavy Metal we will die!. 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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World class boxer
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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 20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Arthur Menezes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Donald Trumpet!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Menezes tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Trumpet defends well and Menezes ends up having to push Trumpet into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Menezes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Trumpet is fending him off so far but Menezes persists. Nope, Trumpet circles away and we're back to standing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Trumpet! But no joy.
Trumpet lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Menezes dodges the punch combination from Trumpet.
A jab from Menezes misses.
Trumpet blocks a jab.
Trumpet takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Arthur Menezes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Menezes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Trumpet manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Trumpet tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Menezes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Trumpet.
Menezes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Menezes misses with a hook. Trumpet ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menezes just misses with a punch to the body.
Good shot there by Menezes.
Menezes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Menezes misses with a hook to the body
and Trumpet counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Menezes misses with a straight right.
Trumpet doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Trumpet misses with a hook. Menezes ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menezes swings for the body but Trumpet moves out of range.
Menezes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Trumpet.
Trumpet tried to score with a low kick but Menezes checks it.
Menezes has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio in the buildup to the fight.
Trumpet throws a front kick aimed at Menezes's knee but Menezes avoids it well.
Trumpet throws an overhand right that lands on Menezes's shoulder, as Menezes tries to avoid the shot.
Trumpet swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Donald Trumpet is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Trumpet avoids the body shot from Menezes.
Menezes slips under a jab from Trumpet.
Menezes appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Horrible takedown attempt by Menezes or perhaps it was just good defense by Trumpet, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Menezes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Menezes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Trumpet. Trumpet obviously looking to wear him down.
Menezes punishes Trumpet's body with a nice straight punch.
Menezes drives through with a takedown into Trumpet's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Trumpet wants to sweep here but Menezes controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Menezes controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trumpet is looking to sweep but instead, Menezes has passed into half guard.
Menezes drops an elbow to the side of Trumpet's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trumpet regains full guard. Nicely done.
Trumpet wants to improve his position but instead Menezes has moved into half guard.
Menezes is trying to control the action in half guard but Trumpet is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menezes is really struggling to control Trumpet but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Menezes is pressing down on Trumpet's thigh, looking to free his foot. Trumpet is holding on for now.
Trumpet wants to get back to full guard.
Menezes stalling.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Trumpet is looking to improve his position.
Menezes wants to take a breather but Trumpet is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Trumpet wants to get back to full guard.
Menezes trying to mount his opponent but Trumpet defends it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Trumpet throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Menezes shoots in but no luck this time.
Trumpet takes a swing at Menezes's ribcage but misses.
Menezes throws a right hand that misses
and Trumpet makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Trumpet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A jab lands there for Trumpet.
Menezes misses the shot to the body.
Menezes gets a double leg takedown into Trumpet's guard.
Trumpet keeping moving, preventing Menezes from controlling successfully.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Menezes has gone for a leg lock! Trumpet slips out almost immediately though and dives into Menezes's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Donald Trumpet will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Menezes lands a jab to the head.
Trumpet throws a low kick but Menezes moves out of range easily.
Menezes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Menezes breaks the clinch.
Trumpet moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Trumpet throws a series of punches but Menezes avoids them all with ease.
Menezes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Menezes looks to throw the jab but Trumpet is out of range.
Menezes just misses with a punch to the body.
Trumpet throws an overhand right that lands on Menezes's shoulder, as Menezes tries to avoid the shot.
Trumpet takes one on the button.
Menezes missing with a left hand there. Trumpet was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A cross from Trumpet lands.
Menezes misses with a hook.
Trumpet on the wrong end of a nice hook.
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!
Menezes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Trumpet moves away.
Menezes jabs at Trumpet's body.
Trumpet lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trumpet takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Menezes throws a looping overhand right but Trumpet ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Menezes is defended easily by Trumpet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Trumpet! But no joy.
Trumpet misses the shot to the body.
Trumpet staying out of range there.
Trumpet throws a leg kick but Menezes checks it.
Menezes slips a jab and a cross from Trumpet.
Menezes avoids the body shot from Trumpet.
Menezes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Menezes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Trumpet.
Menezes clinches with his opponent.
Trumpet escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Menezes lands a really nice looking cross but Trumpet seems unphased.
A head kick misses from Trumpet.
Trumpet walks into a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menezes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trumpet lands with a kick to the temple. Menezes shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Trumpet slips under a jab from Menezes.
Menezes loads up on a big right hand but Trumpet slips the punch.
Trumpet misses with a head kick.
Menezes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Trumpet defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Menezes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big right from Trumpet misses.
Menezes feinted with a counter takedown.
Menezes throws an overhand right that lands on Trumpet's shoulder, as Trumpet tries to avoid the shot.
Menezes throws a body shot but no joy.
Trumpet takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Menezes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Trumpet counters with a nice uppercut.
Trumpet tries to sprawl but Menezes drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Trumpet is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Arthur Menezes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Menezes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Trumpet keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trumpet trying to control but Menezes postures up.
Trumpet trying to get back to full guard but Menezes takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trumpet is looking to get to half guard.
Menezes is looking to work his way around to Trumpet's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Menezes looking to finish Trumpet with some ground and pound. This is bad for Trumpet!
Trumpet regains half guard.
Menezes wants to work for an arm triangle but Trumpet is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Trumpet looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Menezes is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Menezes dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Menezes connects with a jab.
Menezes scores with a jab. Trumpet acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Menezes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Trumpet moves away.
Menezes throws a lazy uppercut
and Trumpet counters with a stiff right hand.
Trumpet walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Trumpet tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Menezes just misses with a punch to the body.
Donald Trumpet seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Menezes scores with a jab to the jaw.
Trumpet stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Trumpet wants it to stay on the feet.
Trumpet throws a sloppy head kick and Menezes moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menezes on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Menezes ducks under a wild hook from Trumpet.
Menezes slips under a jab from Trumpet.
Menezes half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Trumpet misses the shot to the body.
Trumpet has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Trumpet there as he acknowledges the shot.
Menezes is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Menezes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trumpet avoids the body shot from Menezes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Trumpet! But no joy.
Some wild striking there from Trumpet.
Trumpet lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Menezes misses with a takedown attempt - Trumpet sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It seemed like Trumpet was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Trumpet connects with a leg kick.
A low kick lands for Trumpet.
Menezes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Trumpet defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Menezes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trumpet misses with a looping right.
Trumpet is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Menezes.
Menezes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Trumpet.
Trumpet tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Menezes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Menezes closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menezes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Trumpet lands a right hand that snaps the head of Menezes backwards.
Menezes decides to pull guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trumpet slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Menezes keeping moving, preventing Trumpet from controlling successfully.
Trumpet looking to sit in guard and control but Menezes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Menezes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menezes stopping the sweep attempt from Trumpet.
Trumpet has his foot on Menezes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Menezes works his way back into a safe position though.
Trumpet working for a triangle but Menezes defends it easily.
Menezes has gone for a leg lock! Trumpet slips out almost immediately though and dives into Menezes's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Trumpet is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Trumpet looking to pass the guard.
Menezes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Donald Trumpet.
I think Trumpet has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Donald Trumpet!
After the fight, Donald Trumpet was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Howlin Wolf (ranked 940 p4p, 3233 weight class) and Neville Southall (ranked 118 p4p, 335 weight class). Howlin Wolf has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Howlin Wolf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Neville Southall!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolf fails with a takedown attempt.
Wolf takes a swing at Southall's ribcage but misses.
And Southall tries to counter it with a takedown but Wolf pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Southall slips a jab and a cross from Wolf.
Wolf has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The House Of Pain in the buildup to the fight.
Wolf with a poor takedown
and Southall counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Howlin Wolf has been cut.
Southall slips a jab from Wolf.
Southall connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wolf lands a right hook to the body.
Southall throws a body punch but Wolf moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolf getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
 It looks like Neville Southall has been cut.
Southall throws the kick towards the body but Wolf avoids it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wolf looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Southall throws a fast counter high kick but Wolf manages to duck under it in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Southall throws a body kick that misses.
Wolf lands a head shot.
Wolf throws a body punch but Southall moves out of range.
Southall ducks straight into an uppercut from Wolf and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Southall manages to regain guard straight away.
Wolf missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Southall keeping moving, preventing Wolf from controlling successfully.
Wolf postures up and lands a big shot to Southall's brow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Southall is trying to control the position but Wolf postures up.
Wolf 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.
Wolf looking to sit in guard and control but Southall gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Southall throws a strike but Wolf rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Southall doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Wolf trying to control the position from guard on top but Southall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Southall keeping moving, preventing Wolf from controlling successfully.
Southall trying to keep a closed guard but Wolf is proving a slippery customer.
Southall looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Wolf puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Wolf connects with a nice short shot to Southall's temple.
Southall pushes Wolf off looking to stand but Wolf dives back in and keeps control.
Southall has hold of Wolf's hands but Wolf slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That has opened up Neville Southall's cut even more.
Wolf slips a nice elbow through Southall's hands, connecting with Southall's forehead.
Wolf lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wolf is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Neville Southall's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Neville Southall's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Howlin Wolf!
During a confident post fight interview, Howlin Wolf thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doug Glatt (ranked 1167 p4p, 380 weight class) and Kilo Maluga (ranked 141 p4p, 51 weight class). Glatt comes to the cage accompanied by Killed by death. Maluga has chosen JUNGLE as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Doug Glatt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kilo Maluga!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maluga tries to clinch but Glatt is having none of it.
Maluga takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Maluga lands a nice looking body shot.
Maluga chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Maluga looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Maluga pushes Glatt up against the cage in a clinch.
Glatt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maluga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Glatt blocks a body shot from Maluga.
Glatt throws a punch but it's blocked by Maluga.
Glatt scores with a shot to the side of Maluga's head.
It looks like Kilo Maluga has been cut.
Maluga fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Our sources have told us that Glatt has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Maluga lands a right hand.
Maluga lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maluga is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Glatt is defending well for now.
Maluga lands a body punch.
Maluga utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Glatt is breathing heavily.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maluga.
Maluga pushes Glatt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maluga scores a nice knee to the body.
Maluga lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Glatt or not.
Maluga blocks a body shot from Glatt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maluga lands a body shot.
A body shot lands from Maluga.
Maluga digs a right hand underneath Glatt's ribcage. Glatt let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Maluga tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Glatt avoids it.
Maluga blocking some punches.
A knee to the head by Maluga.
Maluga lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Glatt backwards.
Maluga crunches a lovely knee into Glatt's ribcage.
Glatt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Maluga lands with a short shot to the head.
Maluga lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Maluga.
Maluga works on Glatt's body with a couple of short punches.
Maluga lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Maluga lands a nice knee to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Maluga digs a right hand into Glatt's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Glatt's gas tank.
Maluga lands a left hand.
Maluga lands a hook that snaps the head of Glatt backwards.
Maluga is working Glatt over against the cage.
Maluga drops Glatt with a big knee straight up the middle! Glatt is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
It looks like Doug Glatt has been cut.
Maluga scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maluga lands a front kick.
Maluga throws a monster overhand right that drops Glatt! Maluga follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kilo Maluga!
Kilo Maluga seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Doug Glatt had this to say: 'Hats off to my opponent.....win or lose I fight for the fans I'll beat that ass next time.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Cruz Jr (ranked 247 p4p, 739 weight class) and Eddie Gelfen (ranked 36 p4p, 97 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jorge Cruz Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eddie Gelfen!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gelfen moves out of range of the strikes.
Gelfen throws a combination. Cruz Jr tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Jorge Cruz Jr has been cut.
Gelfen misses with a low kick.
Gelfen looks for the body kick but Cruz Jr saw that one coming.
Cruz Jr throws a quick counter head kick but Gelfen was just out of range.
Gelfen swings widly with a right hand
and Cruz Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Eddie Gelfen has been cut.
Gelfen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A jab from Gelfen misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gelfen thuds his right hand into Cruz Jr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gelfen misses with a hook.
Gelfen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cruz Jr's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz Jr blocks a leg kick.
As Gelfen tries to get set, Cruz Jr tries to push him back and clinch up but Gelfen manages to avoid the attempt.
Cruz Jr on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gelfen misses with a left hand
and Cruz Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gelfen throws a sloppy body shot
and Cruz Jr counters with a crisp right hand that drops Gelfen! Cruz Jr lets Gelfen back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cruz Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gelfen feints a counter leg kick.
Gelfen takes a swing at Cruz Jr's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Cruz Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gelfen connects with a body shot that sends Cruz Jr's belly button to the back.
That kick from Gelfen tenderised Cruz Jr's leg. Cruz Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gelfen lands a jab.
Gelfen swings widly with a right hand
letting Cruz Jr counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gelfen motions for Cruz Jr to come forward. Gelfen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cruz Jr misses with a head kick.
Decent striking displayed by Gelfen there.
Gelfen misses with a looping right.
Eddie Gelfen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gelfen throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Cruz Jr counters with a right hand to the body.
Cruz Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cruz Jr blocks a low kick nicely.
Cruz Jr misses the shot to the body.
Cruz Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz Jr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gelfens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gelfen tries to clinch up but Cruz Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Gelfen throws a poor cross that misses
and Cruz Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gelfen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Gelfen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cruz Jr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gelfen.
Gelfen thuds his right hand into Cruz Jr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gelfen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gelfen misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Gelfen.
Cruz Jr tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gelfen manages to circle out of the way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Cruz Jr! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jorge Cruz Jr!
After the fight, Jorge Cruz Jr was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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