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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Gracie (ranked 2169 p4p, 1844 weight class) and Benjamin Sisko (ranked 292 p4p, 252 weight class). Gracie kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Limp Bizkit - Rollin'. Sisko is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Slam feat. Tyrone 'Visionary' Palmer - "Lifetimes (Extended Club Journey)" . Benjamin Sisko is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bryan Gracie!
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, Benjamin Sisko!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Joseph Jones and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sisko looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gracie attempts a counter takedown but Sisko avoids it well and moves away.
Sisko clinches.
Gracie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sisko using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gracie has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short uppercut from Sisko.
Sisko jumps guard but Gracie stands there with Sisko around his waist. Sisko gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sisko has Gracie pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gracie manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sisko jumps guard but Gracie turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bryan Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benjamin Sisko.
Gracie breaks from the clinch.
Sisko thuds his shin into the meat of Gracie's side.
Sisko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gracie pinned against the cage. Gracie gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sisko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gracie.
Sisko shoots in for a takedown but Gracie shows good takedown defense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sisko sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sisko listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sisko tries to clinch there but Gracie circles away.
Sisko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gracie has been working on his balance at Ashbourne Fitness, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Sisko.
Sisko closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sisko trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
Sisko told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Gracie is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sisko throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Sisko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sisko throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Sisko keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie won't allow Sisko to get back to his feet.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Sisko.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sisko moves into the clinch.
Gracie pulls guard.
Sisko avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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!
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sisko avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracie is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Sisko has his hands clasped together but Gracie extends and breaks Sisko's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Gracie.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bryan Gracie!
Bryan Gracie decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Santos (ranked 1299 p4p, 3249 weight class) and Saint Pete (ranked 182 p4p, 416 weight class). Santos kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Nazareth- Let Me Be Your Leader. Pete has chosen Midnight Rider as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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 7 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Johnny Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Saint Pete!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Chad Campbell and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Santos looks to throw the jab but Pete is out of range.
Pete is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Santos throws a nice head kick!
 It looks like Saint Pete has been cut.
Santos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pete tries to move into range but Santos moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Santos knocks Pete to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
 Pete is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santos is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pete knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pete tries to bench press Santos off him but Santos keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pete is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Santos is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pete has escaped the position, nice work there.
Pete manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Santos is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Brazilian Top Team + Ricardo Arona, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Santos wants to get back to his feet.
Pete not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pete looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Pete passes to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pete working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Santos gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Pete punching from mount but Santos doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Pete with the ground and pound from mount.
Santos can't escape the position.
Pete wants to finish this one by submission but Santos is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Pete.
Santos avoids a series of strikes thrown by Pete.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pete prevents Santos from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pete landing punches.
Pete jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Santos is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Santos and Pete has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Pete tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pete has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Santos is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Pete off and has taken his back!
Pete fending off the submission attempt from Santos.
Santos avoiding Pete 's attempts to control his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pete rolls, trying to escape but Santos keeps control of the position.
Santos looking for the RNC.
Pete is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Santos looking to break Pete's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Pete remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Santos will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
You can see the frustration on Pete's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Pete rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
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!
Santos is thwarting Pete's attempts to control the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Santos in particular looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Santos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Saint Pete's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Santos misses with a looping left.
Danga de danga de dang - Santos scores with a four punch combination!
Nice cross by Santos.
Santos throws a hook but Pete avoids it easily.
Pete is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Santos swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Pete counters with a stiff right hand.
 It looks like Johnny Santos has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos misses with a head kick.
And Pete tries to counter it with a takedown but Santos pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Santos misses with a body kick.
Santos backing away here, and Pete unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Santos throws a head kick but Pete moves out of range.
Pete takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Santos is looking to land body kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pete moves away from the strike by Santos.
Pete changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Santos misses with a lunging right hand
and Pete counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Santos misses with an uppercut
and Pete counters with a nice uppercut.
Santos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pete can do to turn this around?
Santos tests Pete's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Johnny Santos is winning the standup battle so far.
Pete slips a jab and a cross from Santos.
Pete is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Santos works the jab nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pete takes one on the button.
Santos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pete moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Santos throws a head kick that misses.
Johnny Santos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pete walks into a straight right hand from Santos.
Santos throws a sloppy head kick and Pete moves out of range easily.
Pete changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Santos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pete with the counter takedown but Santos avoids it easily.
Johnny Santos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pete slips a jab from Santos.
Santos throws a head kick that misses.
Pete doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Pete uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Santos.
Pete drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Santos defends it well.
Santos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pete uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Santos.
Pete tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Santos dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Pete slips a jab and a cross from Santos.
Pete unleashes a big counter combination but Santos bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Santos misses with a kick to the body
and Pete counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Santos is trying to get back to full guard.
Pete is looking to advance position but Santos won't allow it.
Santos is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pete's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pete's back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pete breaks Santos's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Pete tries to free his leg and advance position but Santos is retaining full guard.
Saint Pete has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pete advances to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pete works his way into full mount!
Santos has given up his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pete working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
You can see the frustration on Santos's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Santos trying to control the action but Pete just sinks the hooks in.
Pete looking to break Santos's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Santos remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Pete will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Pete working for the choke.
Santos defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Pete's arms.
Pete takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Santos is trying to get back to his feet but Pete has full control of the position and if anything, Santos has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pete patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Santos breaks Pete's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Pete has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Santos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Santos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pete pulls Santos in to control the position.
Pete not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Santos stays in close to Pete's body and controls the position.
Santos trying to control but Pete is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pete had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Santos defends it easily.
Santos wants to pass the guard but Pete is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pete is on top in guard.
Santos has his hands on Pete's head, controlling the position.
Pete is looking to work some ground and pound but Santos has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pete tries to free his leg and advance position but Santos is retaining full guard.
Pete missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pete pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Santos is keeping the position for now.
Pete slips nicely into half guard.
Santos desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Pete is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pete is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Santos is just riding it out for now. Pete eventually gives up the hold.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saint Pete comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Santos has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Santos!
Johnny Santos decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Saint Pete was interviewed post fight and said 'Fuck. I might have had enough of this fight game '.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hassan Hamad (ranked 1802 p4p, 2303 weight class) and Brian Becker (ranked 202 p4p, 254 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hassan Hamad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Brian Becker!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, David Schapiro and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Becker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Becker lands a lovely overhand right.
Hamad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hamad misses with a lunging right hand
and Becker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hamad thinking.
Becker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hamad.
Hassan Hamad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hamad lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hamad is looking to slow Becker down with leg kicks.
Becker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A good leg kick by Hamad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamad throws a body shot but no joy.
Becker now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Becker ducks under a wild hook from Hamad.
Becker misses with a series of wild punches.
Hamad appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hamad throws an off balance right hand
and Becker counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Becker should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Becker walks into a jab.
Hamad throws a body shot but no joy.
Becker lands a lovely overhand right.
Hamad throws a quick inside leg kick.
Becker moves out of range as Hamad strikes.
Hamad thows a left - swing and a miss!
Becker staying out of range there.
Becker throws a body punch but Hamad moves out of range.
Hamad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Becker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Becker has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hamad throws a body shot but no joy.
Becker slips a jab from Hamad.
Hamad moves into the clinch.
Becker prevents a body shot from Hamad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamad lands a left hand that snaps the head of Becker backwards.
Becker working aggressively here.
Hamad is trying to stall.
Hamad goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hamad misses with a punch to the body.
Hamad misses with a punch to the body.
Becker wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hamad goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Hamad.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hamad blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Becker prevents a body shot from Hamad.
Hamad pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hamad blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Hamad - that landed with a thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Becker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hamad is leaning against Becker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Becker looks winded!
Hamad misses with a hook to the ribs.
A left hand lands to the body for Hamad.
Hamad goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hamad goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hamad scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Still in the clinch, Hamad scores with a nice short uppercut.
It looks like Brian Becker has been cut.
Hamad tries to work over Becker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hamad lands a body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hamad.
Hamad throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hamad tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Becker's elbow.
Hamad lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hamad tries a body shot but Becker blocks it.
Hamad misses with a body punch.
Hamad manages to break the clinch.
Hamad moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamad connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hamad pushes Becker up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hamad misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hamad misses with a hook to the ribs.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hamad.
Hamad misses with a body punch.
Hamad tries a body shot but Becker blocks it.
Hamad misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Becker fails to land.
Becker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hamad misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Becker is trying to stall.
Hamad tries to throw a body punch but Becker avoids it by throwing Hamad back against the cage.
Hamad lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Becker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hassan Hamad dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brian Becker's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hamad throws a series of strikes that have Becker backpedaling.
Becker has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Becker there as he acknowledges the shot.
Becker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hamad.
Hamad throwing a counter right hand but Becker manages to avoid it.
Hamad ducks under a wild hook from Becker.
Hassan Hamad is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Hamad misses.
Hamad rushes Becker and presses him up against the cage.
Hamad tries a body shot but Becker blocks it.
Hamad throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hamad doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Becker prevents a body shot from Hamad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamad lands a body shot.
Hamad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Becker can do to turn this around?
Hamad scores with a hook to the body.
Hamad displaying some good clinch control by pressing Becker up against the cage.
Becker is breathing heavily.
Hamad goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Becker prevents a body shot from Hamad.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hamad.
A right hand to the body from Hamad.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hamad creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hamad displaying some good clinch control by pressing Becker up against the cage.
Hamad is struggling to control the position.
Hamad seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Nice body punch from Hamad - that landed with a thud.
Hamad tries a body shot but Becker blocks it.
Hamad tries a body shot but Becker blocks it.
Hamad lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hamad misses with a body punch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hamad.
Hamad lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hamad lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamad lands with a left to the head.
Hamad misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hamad is working Becker over against the cage.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Hamad here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Hamad tries a body shot but Becker blocks it.
Hamad scores with a hook to the body.
A short body shot lands from Hamad as the two fighters clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hamad lands a hook that snaps the head of Becker backwards.
Hamad struggles to land a body shot inside as Becker controls his hands.
Hamad lands a nice uppercut.
Hamad stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hamad tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Becker's elbow.
Hamad tries to throw a body punch but Becker avoids it by throwing Hamad back against the cage.
Hamad can't find room to land a body shot as Becker controls the action.
Hamad doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hamad misses with a punch to the body.
Hamad tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Becker's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamad misses with a body punch.
Hamad goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hamad pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hamad scores with a crisp jab that stopped Becker in his tracks.
Hamad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Becker misses with a hook
enabling Hamad to counter with a crisp jab.
Hamad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Becker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Becker! But no joy.
Hamad lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Becker at a distance.
Hamad keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Becker.
Becker throws a right hand that misses
letting Hamad counter with a right hand.
Becker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Becker looks to land a left hand but Hamad moved out of range nicely.
Hamad is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamad connects with an inside leg kick.
Becker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hamad.
Becker swings widly with a right hand
and Hamad counters with a stiff right hand.
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!
Hamad throws a good cross that connects.
Hamad throws a jab but it's blocked by Becker.
Becker walks into a straight right hand from Hamad.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hamad.
Hamad thuds his right hand into Becker's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Becker loads up on a big right hand but Hamad slips the punch.
Jab from Hamad.
Hamad fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hamad clobbers Becker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hassan Hamad dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brian Becker's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A jab from Hamad misses.
Decent striking displayed by Hamad there.
Becker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hamad lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Becker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hamad. Hamad obviously looking to wear him down.
Hamad misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Becker counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Becker's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Becker misses the jab.
Hamad throws a jab when Becker was well out of range.
Hamad avoids the body shot from Becker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamad lands with an overhand left.
Hamad scores with a crisp jab that stopped Becker in his tracks.
Becker takes one to the side of the head.
Hamad connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamad throws a nice inside leg kick.
A big left from Hamad misses.
Becker throws a series of punches but Hamad avoids them all with ease.
Hamad misses with a hook. Becker ducked under it nicely.
Becker throws a series of punches but Hamad avoids them all with ease.
Jab from Hamad.
Hamad clinches up against the cage.
Hamad stalls.
Hamad lands a shoulder strike.
Becker throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hamad struggles to land a body shot inside as Becker controls his hands.
Hamad manages to break the clinch.
Brian Becker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hamad looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Hamad tenderised Becker's leg. Becker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice defenses there by Becker.
Becker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hamad moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hamad lands a nice leg kick that just misses Becker's sensitive parts.
Nice body kick from Hamad.
Becker just misses with a punch to the body.
Hamad gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hamad goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hamad tries a body shot but Becker blocks it.
Hamad goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hamad swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A hook to the body from Hamad.
Becker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamad gets through Becker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hamad gets through Becker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hamad misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Becker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hamad is leaning against Becker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hamad tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hamad tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Becker's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hamad creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Becker can't find room to land a body shot as Hamad controls the action.
Becker misses with a body punch.
Hamad tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Becker's elbow.
Hamad is leaning against Becker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hamad.
Hamad is working Becker over against the cage.
Hamad lands a body shot.
Becker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamad struggles to land a body shot inside as Becker controls his hands.
Hamad lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hamad goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hamad lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Come on Hamad - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hamad displaying some good clinch control by pressing Becker up against the cage.
Hamad lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hamad lands a shoulder strike.
Becker blocks a body shot from Hamad.
Hamad tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Becker's elbow.
Hamad works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hamad tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hamad misses with a punch to the body.
Hassan Hamad is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hamad blocks a body shot from Becker.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hassan Hamad showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hamad 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:26
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:26
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hassan Hamad!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bobby LeBeau (ranked 1606 p4p, 2956 weight class) and Quinton Flynn (ranked 220 p4p, 390 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby LeBeau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Quinton Flynn!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Lou da Vinci and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LeBeau will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A good leg kick by LeBeau.
Flynn jabs at LeBeau's body.
Flynn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping LeBeau at a distance.
Flynn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
LeBeau avoids a punch combination nicely.
LeBeau uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Flynn.
Flynn throws a body punch but LeBeau moves out of range.
Flynn throws a chopping leg kick but LeBeau manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
LeBeau takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Flynn lands a nice shot to the body.
Flynn bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps LeBeau's head backwards.
Flynn scores with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
LeBeau bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Flynn's head backwards.
Flynn moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
It looks like Bobby LeBeau has been cut.
Flynn with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Flynn throws a body punch but LeBeau moves out of range.
LeBeau doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
LeBeau cracks Flynn with a good jab.
LeBeau throws out a loose jab but Flynn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Flynn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jab, jab by Flynn - just one landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flynn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
LeBeau uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Flynn.
An attempted straight right counter from LeBeau misses the target.
LeBeau ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Flynn moves away.
Flynn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. LeBeau doesn't seem bothered though.
LeBeau misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Flynn now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Flynn ducks under a wild hook from LeBeau.
Flynn throws a body punch but LeBeau moves out of range.
LeBeau moves out of range as Flynn strikes.
Sloppy strikes from LeBeau. Those never looked like landing.
Flynn's coach down at AdvancedX was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Flynn's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Nice defenses there by Flynn.
Flynn sizes up LeBeau with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A big left from LeBeau misses.
Flynn misses the body punch
and LeBeau counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
LeBeau comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Flynn misses the target.
Flynn looks to land a right hand but LeBeau moved out of range.
Flynn misses with a looping left.
LeBeau misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Flynn is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down LeBeau rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LeBeau tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Flynn takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
LeBeau wants to clinch up but Flynn keeps it at a distance.
A little jabbing left from Flynn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flynn lands with a shot to the body.
Flynn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but LeBeau moves away.
Flynn misses with a body punch
enabling LeBeau to counter with a crisp jab.
LeBeau avoids the body shot from Flynn.
Flynn takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Flynn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from LeBeau.
Flynn misses with a left hand
and LeBeau counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
LeBeau looks to land a right hand but Flynn moved out of range.
Flynn moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice side step and Flynn releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
LeBeau thuds a left hand into Flynn's body.
Flynn just misses with a punch to the body.
LeBeau slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Flynn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
LeBeau takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
LeBeau loads up on a big right hand but Flynn slips the punch.
Flynn misses with a looping left.
A jab from LeBeau does it's job there.
Flynn stuns LeBeau with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Flynn looks to throw the jab but LeBeau is out of range.
Flynn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
LeBeau misses with a low kick as Flynn jumps back.
LeBeau uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Flynn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flynn looks to score with a jab to the body but LeBeau is just out of range.
LeBeau tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Flynn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Flynn avoids the head kick by LeBeau.
LeBeau misses with a straight right.
Flynn misses the shot to the body.
Flynn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Flynn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract LeBeau.
A lazy left from LeBeau finds it's target.
Flynn throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice jab there from Flynn.
Flynn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Flynn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but LeBeau moves away.
LeBeau is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A jab lands there for LeBeau.
LeBeau with a poor takedown
and Flynn counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Flynn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Flynn throws a looping overhand right but LeBeau ducks down to avoid it.
LeBeau lands with a cross.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A decent looking cross lands there for LeBeau.
LeBeau takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flynn lands a nice hook to LeBeau's body. LeBeau takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Flynn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from LeBeau.
LeBeau throws a jab but it's blocked by Flynn.
Flynn scores with a hook to the body. LeBeau takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Flynn misses with a wild body shot.
Flynn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Flynn cracks a nice hook into LeBeau's ribs.
Flynn jabs LeBeau to the body, keeping him at a distance.
LeBeau is breathing heavily.
LeBeau walks into a straight right hand from Flynn.
LeBeau slips under a jab from Flynn.
LeBeau throws an overhand right that lands on Flynn's shoulder, as Flynn tries to avoid the shot.
Nice shot lands for LeBeau.
Flynn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from LeBeau.
Flynn misses with a shot to the body
and LeBeau counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Flynn swings for the body but LeBeau moves out of range.
Flynn misses with a wild body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Flynn takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Flynn blocks a head kick by LeBeau.
Flynn connects with a body shot that sends LeBeau's belly button to the back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Flynn. LeBeau does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Flynn. LeBeau does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinton Flynn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby LeBeau's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Flynn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
LeBeau swings for the body but Flynn moves out of range.
Flynn jabs LeBeau to the body, keeping him at a distance.
LeBeau with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Flynn to score with a decent uppercut.
LeBeau sizes up Flynn with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
LeBeau is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A cross from LeBeau lands.
Quinton Flynn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
LeBeau misses with a hook.
Flynn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Flynn lands with an uppercut that bounces LeBeau off the cage and back into range.
LeBeau tries to move into range but Flynn moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Flynn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Flynn jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
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!
Flynn scores with a jab.
Flynn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
LeBeau takes one to the chin there.
Flynn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
LeBeau throws out a loose jab but Flynn uses good head movement to avoid it.
LeBeau uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Flynn has time to react.
Flynn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from LeBeau.
Flynn's corner calls for a 1-2. Flynn obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
 LeBeau is rocked!
Flynn avoids the body shot from LeBeau.
LeBeau keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBeau tries to clinch but Flynn is having none of it.
A head kick misses from LeBeau.
Flynn misses with a jab, cross combination.
LeBeau misses with a head kick.
Flynn takes a jab right on the kisser.
LeBeau shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Flynn as he jumps to the side.
LeBeau swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Quinton Flynn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Flynn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from LeBeau.
LeBeau takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
LeBeau tries a head kick but it misses.
LeBeau throws a big shot that misses.
Flynn is clearly trying to counter these attacks from LeBeau with a body shot.
LeBeau doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
LeBeau throws a hook to the side of Flynn's head but Flynn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Flynn misses with a wild body shot.
Flynn connects with a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Flynn misses with a wild body shot.
LeBeau uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Flynn.
LeBeau throws a big shot that misses.
LeBeau looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Flynn lands a jab to LeBeau's midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flynn takes a swing at LeBeau's ribcage but misses.
Flynn misses with a wild body shot.
Flynn paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Flynn throws a hook to the side of LeBeau's head but LeBeau sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
LeBeau avoids the body shot from Flynn.
Flynn just misses with a punch to the body.
Flynn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
LeBeau tries to close the distance and clinch but Flynn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
LeBeau throws a head kick that Flynn semi-blocks.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether LeBeau might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
LeBeau uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Flynn.
A leg kick checked by Flynn.
Flynn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Flynn slips under a jab.
LeBeau throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Flynn gets cracked there but stands up to it.
LeBeau keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Flynn throws a body punch but LeBeau moves out of range.
Flynn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Flynn slips under a jab.
LeBeau throws out a leg kick but Flynn moves out of range and LeBeau only half commits.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBeau displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Flynn throws out the jab.
LeBeau swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Flynn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Flynn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Flynn swings for the body but LeBeau moves out of range.
LeBeau throws a right and a left that Flynn avoids nicely.
A nice side step and Flynn releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
LeBeau avoids the body shot from Flynn.
A nice leg kick from LeBeau, right into the meat of the thigh.
Flynn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but LeBeau moves away.
Flynn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from LeBeau.
Flynn lands a slapping body shot.
LeBeau tries to move into range but Flynn moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
LeBeau misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Flynn keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Flynn jabs LeBeau to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Flynn stuns LeBeau with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LeBeau avoids the body shot from Flynn.
A jab from LeBeau misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeBeau ducks under a wild hook from Flynn.
LeBeau throws a head kick that misses.
LeBeau avoids the body shot from Flynn.
Flynn stuns LeBeau with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
LeBeau swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Flynn scores with a jab to the body.
Flynn scores with a shot to the body.
Flynn loads up on a big right hand but LeBeau slips the punch.
LeBeau looks to throw the jab but Flynn is out of range.
Flynn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Flynn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice body punch from Flynn.
LeBeau fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Flynn lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
LeBeau uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Flynn.
LeBeau throwing a counter right hand but Flynn manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Flynn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Flynn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Flynn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Flynn is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Flynn lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinton Flynn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bobby LeBeau's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
LeBeau loads up on a big right hand but Flynn slips the punch.
Flynn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Flynn misses with a wild body shot.
LeBeau throws a hook but Flynn blocks it.
LeBeau ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Flynn moves away.
A countering left hand to the body from Flynn misses.
Quinton Flynn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flynn throws a jab but it's blocked by LeBeau.
Good shot there by LeBeau.
Flynn staying out of range there.
LeBeau scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
LeBeau takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Flynn scores with a hook to the body. LeBeau takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Flynn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Flynn looks to score with a jab to the body but LeBeau is just out of range.
Flynn throws the left hand but LeBeau avoids the punch easily.
Flynn looks to score with a jab to the body but LeBeau is just out of range.
LeBeau misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
LeBeau loads up on a big right hand but Flynn slips the punch.
Flynn lands with a good body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
LeBeau lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
LeBeau fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flynn looks to score with a jab to the body but LeBeau is just out of range.
LeBeau takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
LeBeau throws a nice outside leg kick.
LeBeau throws an overhand right that lands on Flynn's shoulder, as Flynn tries to avoid the shot.
Flynn let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Flynn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. LeBeau doesn't seem bothered though.
LeBeau takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Flynn avoids a kick to the body.
Flynn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
LeBeau throws a big shot that misses.
Flynn misses with a straight right.
LeBeau takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Flynn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from LeBeau.
Flynn misses with a wild body shot.
LeBeau throws a big counter combination but Flynn scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Flynn misses with a straight right.
LeBeau is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
LeBeau throws a hook but Flynn blocks it.
Flynn is clearly trying to counter these attacks from LeBeau with a body shot.
Flynn scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Flynn misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flynn throws a body shot but no joy.
LeBeau dives in for a single leg takedown but Flynn sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby LeBeau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
LeBeau stuns Flynn with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Flynn misses with a body shot.
Flynn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
LeBeau takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Flynn just misses with a punch to the body.
LeBeau takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Flynn misses with a shot to the body
and LeBeau cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Flynn's hands are dropping dangerously low here and LeBeau connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Flynn scrambles back to his feet.
LeBeau avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice defenses there by LeBeau.
Flynn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Flynn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
LeBeau keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Flynn connects with a body shot that sends LeBeau's belly button to the back.
Flynn throws a right and a left that LeBeau avoids nicely.
Flynn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from LeBeau.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flynn misses with an uppercut. LeBeau saw that one coming.
LeBeau keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
LeBeau misses the shot to the body.
Flynn has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Flynn swats away the attempt to clinch by LeBeau.
LeBeau connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Flynn looks to score with a jab to the body but LeBeau is just out of range.
LeBeau fails to land with a series of punches.
LeBeau digs a good hook to Flynn's body.
Flynn swings for the body but LeBeau moves out of range.
Flynn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but LeBeau manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from LeBeau.
Flynn takes one to the chin there.
Flynn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent LeBeau stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
LeBeau needs to keep his hands up - Flynn had a free shot at his head there.
Flynn just misses with a punch to the body.
Flynn moves out of range as LeBeau strikes.
Flynn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Flynn defends well against a solid takedown attempt from LeBeau.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flynn swings for the body but LeBeau moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Flynn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
LeBeau throws the left hand but Flynn avoids the punch easily.
Flynn slips a straight right by LeBeau.
Flynn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from LeBeau misses the target.
LeBeau takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Flynn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract LeBeau.
Jab, jab by LeBeau - just one landing.
Bobby LeBeau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Flynn defending well as LeBeau loads up on a big left hand.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for LeBeau. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Flynn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from LeBeau.
Flynn looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A telegraphed right hand from Flynn misses the target.
LeBeau connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Flynn. LeBeau does a little dance to reset his feet.
Flynn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but LeBeau moves away.
Flynn lands with a shot to the body.
LeBeau connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Flynn's hands.
A lazy left from Flynn finds it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Quinton Flynn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Flynn 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quinton Flynn!
During a confident post fight interview, Quinton Flynn thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Araki Kenjiro (ranked 1512 p4p, 1005 weight class) and Chief Queef (ranked 225 p4p, 155 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Araki Kenjiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Queef!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Eddie Farnsworth and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenjiro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Queef.
Kenjiro moves forwards but Queef connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Kenjiro.
Kenjiro throws a head kick that misses.
No joy there for Queef, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Queef walks into a jab.
Kenjiro throws a low kick, looking for Queef's leg but Queef calmly moves out of range.
Queef bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kenjiro's head backwards.
Queef throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Kenjiro tumbling to the canvas!
Kenjiro is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Queef stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Queef misses with a two punch combination.
Queef checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kenjiro checks the leg kick.
Kenjiro lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Chief Queef has been cut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Queef has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Queef misses with a double jab.
Kenjiro tries to clinch up.
Queef moves out of range of the body kick from Kenjiro.
Kenjiro throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kenjiro gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kenjiro tries to land knees in the clinch but Queef avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Queef wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kenjiro tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Queef avoids it.
Queef is trying to break the clinch but Kenjiro has him pressed against the cage.
Queef wants to break free but Kenjiro has control.
Queef blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kenjiro throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Queef blocks it with crossed arms.
Kenjiro throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kenjiro misses with the head strike.
Queef has had enough of the clinch but Kenjiro keeps him there for the moment.
Kenjiro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kenjiro tries to throw a body punch but Queef avoids it by throwing Kenjiro back against the cage.
Queef breaks the clinch.
Queef cracks Kenjiro with an uppercut from hell and Kenjiro crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Queef's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Queef stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Queef has closed the distance and engaged Kenjiro in a clinch.
Queef breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kenjiro. Queef shrugs it off though.
Kenjiro walks into a straight right hand from Queef.
Nice body kick there by Kenjiro.
Queef keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Queef bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Queef on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kenjiro takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kenjiro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kenjiro thinks about countering with a head kick.
Kenjiro throws a wild body kick that Queef sees coming a mile off.
Queef tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Queef scores with a punch to the head.
Queef has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kenjiro bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Queef's head backwards.
Kenjiro tries a head kick but it misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Queef as he connects with a hook.
Oh Kenjiro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Queef gets tackled into the cage by Kenjiro. Kenjiro maintains the clinch.
Kenjiro has Queef pressed against the cage, preventing Queef from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kenjiro seems to have got his legs back now.
Queef escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Queef lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kenjiro looks to score with a jab to the body but Queef is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Queef on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kenjiro chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kenjiro tries to land knees in the clinch but Queef avoids the damage to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenjiro has Queef pressed against the cage, preventing Queef from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Knees to the body from Kenjiro.
Queef is trying to break the clinch but Kenjiro is controlling him.
Kenjiro lands a nice elbow.
Queef has had enough of the clinch but Kenjiro keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on Queef's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Queef pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Queef circles away from the clinch attempt.
Queef throws a series of punches but Kenjiro moves out of range.
Queef 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.
Queef moves into range and connects with a jab.
Queef is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kenjiro had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Queef on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Queef takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Queef is rocked!
A slow jab from Queef misses its intended target.
Kenjiro is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Queef.
Queef is still on wobbly legs! Can Kenjiro finish him?
Kenjiro throws a quick head kick that knocks Queef silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Kenjiro is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Araki Kenjiro!
During a confident post fight interview, Araki Kenjiro thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rickson Silva (ranked 578 p4p, 1532 weight class) and Farren Schoff (ranked 81 p4p, 207 weight class). Silva's entrance music is URSO O INVENCÍVEL. A fine choice. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rickson Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Farren Schoff!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Steve Montenegro and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Schoff's guard.
Silva pushing down on Schoff's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Silva is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Schoff defends it well.
Schoff looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Silva pushes past his half guard into mount!
Silva seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Schoff is holding on tight.
Schoff sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Silva tries to pass to full mount but Schoff defends it.
Schoff told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Schoff looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Silva is pressing down on Schoff's thigh, looking to free his foot. Schoff is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schoff looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Silva is looking for a kimura but Schoff is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Silva to get the leverage.
Schoff is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Silva pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Schoff is defending well.
Silva looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Silva is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Silva trying to mount his opponent but Schoff defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schoff actively working from the bottom here.
Schoff looking for submissions off his back.
Schoff tries to roll over but Silva keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Schoff looking for submissions off his back.
Schoff actively working from the bottom here.
Silva is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Schoff sees it coming and defends easily.
Schoff looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Silva pushes past his half guard into mount!
Silva fails to take his opponent's back.
Schoff tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Schoff regains half guard.
Silva tries to pass the half guard into mount. Schoff knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Schoff gets back to full guard.
Schoff escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schoff swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Schoff looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Silva passes into half guard.
Silva scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
It looks like Farren Schoff has been cut.
Silva is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Schoff!
Schoff is working to get back to half guard.
Silva is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Schoff is surviving well by controlling Silva's body position as best he can.
Silva seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Schoff is holding on tight.
Silva has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Schoff is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rickson Silva!
A very excited looking Rickson Silva made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Semi Etebo (ranked 1455 p4p, 1557 weight class) and John Amery (ranked 172 p4p, 179 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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280
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Semi Etebo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Amery!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Dean Styles and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amery tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Etebo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Etebo loads up on a big right hand but Amery slips the punch.
Despite the aggression on Amery's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Amery clinches up against the cage.
Etebo can't find room to land a body shot as Amery controls the action.
Etebo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Etebo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Etebo misses with a punch to the body.
Etebo wants to break free but Amery has control.
Amery blocks a body shot from Etebo.
Etebo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Amery's elbow.
Etebo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A right hook to the body lands for Etebo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amery prevents a body shot from Etebo.
Etebo scores with a hook to the body.
Etebo can't find room to land a body shot as Amery controls the action.
Etebo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Etebo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Etebo misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Etebo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Etebo is trying to break the clinch but Amery is controlling him.
Etebo is trying to push Amery away but Amery has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Etebo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Amery's elbow.
Amery blocks an uppercut.
Amery keeps control of Etebo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Etebo is trying to break the clinch but Amery has him pressed against the cage.
Etebo tries a body shot but Amery blocks it.
Etebo tries to throw a body punch but Amery avoids it by throwing Etebo back against the cage.
Etebo misses with some punches.
Amery escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Amery darts in and clinches Etebo up against the cage.
Etebo misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amery has Etebo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Etebo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Etebo misses with a punch to the body.
Amery gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Etebo is trying to stand.
Amery is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Amery trying to control from half guard but Etebo is working away.
Amery is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Amery works his foot free and advances to mount.
Amery is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Etebo is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Amery!
A victorious John Amery thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nate Masvidal (ranked 1461 p4p, 2358 weight class) and Maximilian Rockatansky (ranked 220 p4p, 329 weight class). Rockatansky has chosen Victory as his entrance music. Nate Masvidal has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185
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176
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Nate Masvidal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Maximilian Rockatansky!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Anthony Taglia and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Rockatansky.
Rockatansky looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rockatansky lands a left and a right that send Masvidal crashing to the mat, dazed. Rockatansky thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Nate Masvidal has been cut.
Nice jab there from Masvidal.
Rockatansky throws a combination that misses
letting Masvidal counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rockatansky rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Masvidal moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Masvidal was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rockatansky has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Masvidal throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Masvidal backs off Rockatansky throws a huge counter combo but Masvidal manages to avoid it all.
A right-left combo lands from Rockatansky.
Rockatansky throws a right and a left that Masvidal avoids nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Masvidal misses the target.
Masvidal lands with a hook. Rockatansky tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A telegraphed right hand from Masvidal misses the target.
Rockatansky throws out a loose jab but Masvidal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rockatansky pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Masvidal back to the cage. Rockatansky follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Masvidal misses with a body shot.
Maximilian Rockatansky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masvidal lands a head shot.
A nice combination there by Rockatansky.
Rockatansky throws a series of punches but Masvidal moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockatansky throws a nice looking combination but Masvidal bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rockatansky misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rockatansky walks into a left hand.
Masvidal scores with a jab.
Rockatansky rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Masvidal moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Masvidal has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} in the buildup to the fight.
Rockatansky takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Masvidal is pawing at Rockatansky, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Rockatansky's nose. Rockatansky is badly hurt! Masvidal pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Rockatansky tries desperately to hold on but Masvidal is relentless in his assault! As Rockatansky receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Masvidal away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nate Masvidal!
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#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ford throws a leg kick but O'Neil moved away.
Ford misses with a body shot.
It looked like O'Neil was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ford.
Ford throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by O'Neil.
Ford scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
O'Neil throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Ford clinches up with O'Neil and pushes him back against the cage.
Ford tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ford effectively controlling the action here.
O'Neil will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ford up against the cage.
O'Neil lands with a short punch from the clinch.
O'Neil has a couple of punches blocked by Ford.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Ford.
O'Neil trying to control the position but instead, Ford has worked for underhooks and has pushed O'Neil into the cage.
O'Neil 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.
O'Neil lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T1#
A hook to the body from Ford.
O'Neil blocks an uppercut.
Ford is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
O'Neil digs a right hand underneath Ford's ribcage. Ford let out a lung full of air as it connected.
O'Neil lands a body punch.
O'Neil fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ford wants to stall.
Ford lands a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from O'Neil.
O'Neil gets through Ford's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ford tries to stall but O'Neil uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
O'Neil misses with a short punch on the inside.
O'Neil is working Ford over against the cage.
O'Neil lands a left hand.
O'Neil lands a left hand.
O'Neil struggles to land a body shot inside as Ford controls his hands.
#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ford.
Ford misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ford lands with a light punch inside.
Ford misses with a punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ford tries to work over O'Neil's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ford tries to throw a body punch but O'Neil avoids it by throwing Ford back against the cage.
Ford tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ford lands with a left to the head.
Ford tries a body shot but O'Neil blocks it.
Ford swings wildly with an uppercut but O'Neil uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by O'Neil.
O'Neil prevents a body shot from Ford.
O'Neil blocks a body shot from Ford.
O'Neil cracks Ford with a nice body shot.
O'Neil has a couple of punches blocked by Ford.
O'Neil blocks a body shot from Ford.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
O'Neil lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
Ford tries a body shot but O'Neil blocks it.
O'Neil misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ford struggles to land a body shot inside as O'Neil controls his hands.
O'Neil misses with the head strike.
O'Neil is looking to control Ford's arms but Ford gets an underhook and turns him. Now O'Neil has his back to the cage.
O'Neil fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
O'Neil blocking some punches.
O'Neil lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ford or not.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ford creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ford lands a left hand.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ford as O'Neil tries to tie him up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by O'Neil.
Ford looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ford throws a head punch that misses.
Ford tries a body shot but O'Neil blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ford.
O'Neil blocks a punch to the side of the head.
O'Neil swings away with an uppercut that misses.
O'Neil is struggling to control the position.#T4#
A body shot lands from Ford.
O'Neil prevents a body shot from Ford.
O'Neil misses with the head strike.
O'Neil takes a shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for O'Neil.
This has been an exciting period of action!
O'Neil working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
O'Neil lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ford misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ford creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ford misses with a punch to the body.
Ford tried to land a shot to the body but connects with O'Neil's elbow.
Ford lands a nice uppercut.
O'Neil swings away with an uppercut that misses.
O'Neil misses with a hook from the clinch.
O'Neil fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ford tries to throw a body punch but O'Neil avoids it by throwing Ford back against the cage.
O'Neil misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Ford.
O'Neil blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Landon Ford will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
O'Neil thuds his right hand into Ford's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
O'Neil throws a leg kick which misses Ford's front leg but catches the back leg as Ford tries to avoid it.
Ford has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from O'Neil finds it's way round the side to connect with Ford's head.
O'Neil moves out of range as Ford throws a body kick.
Ford will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
O'Neil scores with a decent looking hook.
O'Neil takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
O'Neil connects with a jab.
Ford thows a leg kick but O'Neil checks it
and O'Neil counters with a low kick, right behind Ford 's knee.
Ford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Landon Ford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Ford.
O'Neil scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left lands for O'Neil.#ROC#Ford is rocked!
Ford misses with a hook
and O'Neil counters with a nice body shot.
Ford is still on wobbly legs! Can O'Neil finish him?
Ford swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A head kick misses from O'Neil.
Ford ducks under a wild hook from O'Neil.
Ford seems to have recovered his senses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ford, as that shot connected.
#CL2#
Ford moves into range and clinches up with O'Neil.#T1#
Ford tried to land a shot to the body but connects with O'Neil's elbow.
O'Neil lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ford backwards.
A body shot lands from Ford.
A short left from O'Neil.
O'Neil pushes Ford back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ford misses with some punches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ford misses with a hook to the ribs.
O'Neil misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ford is trying to break free.
O'Neil misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ford digs a right hand into O'Neil's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on O'Neil's gas tank.
O'Neil misses with a punch on the inside.
Ford is trying to force a seperation but O'Neil has the dominant position.
O'Neil can't find room to land a body shot as Ford controls the action.
O'Neil misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ford misses with a short punch on the inside.
O'Neil swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mickey O'Neil has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
O'Neil lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ford misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ford's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ford can't find room to land a body shot as O'Neil controls the action.
Ford tries to work over O'Neil's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ford tries to work over O'Neil's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ford fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
O'Neil lands a body punch in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
O'Neil lands a right hand.
O'Neil tries a body shot but Ford blocks it.
Ford tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
O'Neil controlling the action here for a moment.
O'Neil taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
O'Neil seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
O'Neil's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ford doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
O'Neil's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
Ford lands a body shot.
Ford struggles to land a body shot inside as O'Neil controls his hands.
Ford swings away with an uppercut that misses.
O'Neil throws a punch but it's blocked by Ford.
Ford lands a body punch in the clinch.
O'Neil misses with a shot to the kidneys.
O'Neil pressing his opponent against the cage.
O'Neil lands with a short shot to the head.
Ford is working O'Neil over against the cage.
Ford tries to stall but O'Neil uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
O'Neil goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by O'Neil.
O'Neil lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ford backwards.
Ford misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Ford - that landed with a thud.
Ford is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but O'Neil is keeping busy.
Good body shot from Ford.
#T4#
O'Neil misses with a hook to the ribs.
O'Neil just leaning against Ford, taking a breather.
Ford throws a head punch that misses.
O'Neil blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ford blocks a body shot from O'Neil.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, O'Neil creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
O'Neil's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O'Neil doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
O'Neil working aggressively here.
O'Neil lands a body shot in the clinch.
O'Neil misses with a body punch.
O'Neil lands with a right to the head.
Ford misses with a shot to the kidneys.
O'Neil has a couple of punches blocked by Ford.
Ford scores with a shoulder strike.
Ford stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey O'Neil dominated that second round.
That's time! O'Neil's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Ford needs to keep his hands up - O'Neil had a free shot at his head there.
O'Neil throws a shot to the body.
Ford goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ford misses with a jab, cross combination.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ford.
O'Neil checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ford throws a low kick but it's checked well by O'Neil.
An attempted straight right counter from O'Neil misses the target.
Ford is looking to slow O'Neil down with leg kicks.
O'Neil thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ford throws an off balance right hand
and O'Neil counters with a straight right hand.
Ford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but O'Neil was well out of range. Poor timing from Ford.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ford tries a low kick but O'Neil avoids it.
Ford walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
O'Neil takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
O'Neil scores with a push kick.
A head kick by Ford misses
and O'Neil connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Ford throws a series of punches but O'Neil avoids them all with ease.
Ford throws a body kick that misses.
O'Neil lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
O'Neil misses with a looping left.
Ford throws a push kick but O'Neil slaps the foot to one side.
O'Neil moves out of range of the strikes.
Ford throws a leg kick but O'Neil sees it coming and moves out of range.
O'Neil lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ford's sensitive parts.
Ford thows a leg kick but O'Neil checks it
and O'Neil counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
O'Neil scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ford tries a head kick but it misses.
O'Neil drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Ford right on the button. Ford goes down! O'Neil follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! O'Neil gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mickey O'Neil!
Mickey O'Neil retains his lightweight title!
Mickey O'Neil decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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