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HFC 71 - Sosa vs Ford PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Simmons (ranked 23113 p4p, 5917 weight class) and Simeoni Jukola (ranked 791 p4p, 671 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyler Simmons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Simeoni Jukola!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Anthony Taglia and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simmons darts in and clinches Jukola up against the cage.
Jukola blocking some punches.
Jukola drops down looking for an ankle pick but Simmons pulls his leg out and moves away.
Simmons throws a head kick that Jukola semi-blocks.
 It looks like Simeoni Jukola has been cut.
Simmons tries a head kick but it misses.
Jukola was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Simmons has Jukola up against the cage in a clinch.
Jukola looking for a takedown.
Simmons escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Simmons connects with a leg kick.
Simmons closes the distance and clinches.
A right hook to the body lands for Simmons.
Jukola manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jukola can't get the takedown.
Tyler Simmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simeoni Jukola.
Jukola is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Simmons.
Simmons misses with a punch to the body.
Simmons is pressed up against the cage. Jukola has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Simmons down to the mat. Simmons avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Simmons throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jukola takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Simmons pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Simmons scores with a kick to the midsection.
Simmons scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Jukola 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.
Simmons pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Simmons catches Jukola with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jukola has Simmons up against the cage in a clinch.
Jukola is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Simmons gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
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!
Simmons is pressed up against the cage. Jukola has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Simmons down to the mat. Simmons avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jukola closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Simmons did well to prevent Jukola getting side control.
Jukola not doing much here.
Simmons controlling the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simmons is looking to improve his position.
Simmons avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jukola.
Simmons holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Simmons has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jukola is working away from the top position though.
Jukola throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simmons is trying to stand.
Simmons avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jukola.
Simmons is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jukola missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jukola trying to control from half guard but Simmons is working away.
Simmons looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
We've been told by Simmons's head coaches at MONEY TEAM!!! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tyler Simmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jukola clinches up against the cage.
Simmons is trying to break the clinch but Jukola has him pressed against the cage.
Jukola jumps guard.
Simmons stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Simmons throws a body shot but no joy.
Simmons throws a lazy head kick
and Jukola connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jukola avoids the head kick by Simmons.
Jukola fails with a takedown attempt.
Simmons throws a sloppy head kick and Jukola moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jukola! But no joy.
Simmons scoring well with a low kick there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jukola closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Simmons throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simmons looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jukola shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Simmons is breathing heavily.
Simmons looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jukola throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jukola postures up in Simmons's guard and throws a big left but Simmons blocks it.
Jukola trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Simmons is trying to keep Jukola in close.
Jukola showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Simmons wants to hit a sweep here but Jukola passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Simmons there!
Jukola thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Simmons dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Simeoni Jukola's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jukola fails to land the takedown.
Jukola changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Simmons tries to avoid it but Jukola manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Simmons to the ground. Simmons escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jukola tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Simmons defends well and Jukola ends up having to push Simmons into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tyler Simmons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simeoni Jukola.
Jukola shoots in for a takedown but Simmons shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Simmons swinging wildly here.
Simmons throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jukola counters with a good low kick that Simmons was not able to check.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jukola.
Simmons is looking for a counter combo.
Jukola shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Simmons but Simmons pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmons clinches up with Jukola and pushes him back against the cage.
Simmons gets underhooks to prevent Jukola's takedown attempt.
Jukola being controlled against the cage.
Simmons pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons swings for the body but Jukola moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Jukola misses.
Jukola fails with the takedown.
A slapping body kick lands there for Simmons.
Simmons scores with a one two! Jukola had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Simmons misses with the combination.
Jukola throws a big counter head kick but Simmons avoids it with no problem.
A combination from Simmons does no damage.
Jukola fails to land the takedown.
Simmons throws a sloppy head kick and Jukola moves out of range easily.
Tyler Simmons is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jukola fails with an attempt to clinch.
Simmons lands a jab to Jukola's midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simmons misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Simmons displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jukola.
Simmons defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jukola.
Tyler Simmons is winning the standup battle so far.
Jukola is breathing heavily.
Simmons lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Simmons is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jukola can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simmons moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jukola is looking to clinch but Simmons is avoiding it.
Jukola shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Simmons sprawls well. Simmons wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jukola gets slowly back to his feet.
Simmons throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jukola's head.
Simmons lands with a kick to the temple. Jukola shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jukola shoots in for a double leg but Simmons sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Simmons throws a head kick but Jukola moves out of range.
Simmons thows a leg kick but Jukola checks it
and Jukola counters with an inside leg kick.
Jukola shoots in but Simmons avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Simmons throws a big counter combination but Jukola scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A slapping body kick lands there for Simmons.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jukola is defended easily by Simmons.
Simmons drives through and clinches with Jukola against the cage.
Jukola can't get the takedown.
Simmons breaks from the clinch.
Simmons has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simmons stalling in the clinch but Jukola improves position.
Simmons misses with a punch to the body.
Simmons lands with a left to the head.
Jukola goes for a takedown in the clinch but Simmons prevents it.
Tyler Simmons has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Simmons tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jukola has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Simmons is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jukola goes for a takedown attempt but Simmons pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Simmons rushes Jukola with punches - Jukola moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Jukola goes down! Simmons follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyler Simmons!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Lucas (ranked 1998 p4p, 21445 weight class) and Mitch Rapp (ranked 275 p4p, 738 weight class). Frank Lucas has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frank Lucas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mitch Rapp!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Alyssa Summers and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rapp throws a right hand that misses
and Lucas makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rapp rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lucas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rapp throws a hook but Lucas blocks it.
Lucas feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Lucas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rapp's head.
Rapp throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lucas moves out of range as Rapp strikes.
Lucas is looking to counter with a body kick.
Rapp drops his hands momentarily and Lucas takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mitch Rapp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rapp takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lucas moves out of range of the strikes.
Lucas throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rapp cracks Lucas with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Lucas looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Rapp finish him?
 It looks like Frank Lucas has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lucas throws an overhand right that lands on Rapp's shoulder, as Rapp tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Rapp misses.
Rapp throws a jab but it's blocked by Lucas.
Lucas thinks about countering with a head kick.
Rapp throws an off balance right hand
and Lucas counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rapp misses with a hook
and Lucas counters with a left to the body.
Lucas lands a leg kick that knocks Rapp off balance momentarily.
Rapp 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.
Rapp misses with an uppercut
and Lucas counters with a thumping low kick.
Lucas lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rapp throws a big shot that misses.
Lucas lands a nice looking body shot.
Lucas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rapp at a distance.
Rapp misses with an uppercut. Lucas saw that one coming.
Lucas throwing a counter right hand but Rapp manages to avoid it.
Rapp throws the left hand but Lucas avoids the punch easily.
Rapp misses with a lunging right hand
and Lucas counters with a nice uppercut.
Lucas tries to move into range but Rapp moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rapp throws a lazy uppercut
and Lucas counters with a lovely straight 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!
Lucas throws a head kick that half lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rapp misses with a left hand
and Rapp takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
 Rapp is rocked!
Lucas lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Rapp is looking to close the distance but Lucas sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Rapp crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Rapp is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Frank Lucas!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luis Pinto (ranked 946 p4p, 736 weight class) and Sean Dickinson (ranked 148 p4p, 115 weight class). Dickinson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Resurrection - Chris Travis. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Luis Pinto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sean Dickinson!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jonathan Paton and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pinto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dickinson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pinto.
Dickinson swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Pinto counter with a right hand.
Pinto misses with a wild body shot.
Pinto gets a clinch.
Dickinson is trying to break free.
Dickinson breaks the clinch.
Pinto moves out of range as Dickinson throws a body kick.
Pinto changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nice uppercut there from Dickinson.
Pinto goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Sean Dickinson has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinto shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pinto showed some decent athleticism there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dickinson pushes Pinto off looking to stand but Pinto dives back in and keeps control.
Dickinson trying to control but Pinto postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickinson is trying to stand back up but Pinto is controlling him
Pinto trying to pass the guard but Dickinson defending well.
Dickinson tries to kick Pinto off but Pinto keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Dickinson is doing well to control the position and prevent Pinto from advancing to side control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dickinson looks for the body kick but Pinto saw that one coming.
Dickinson looks for the body kick but Pinto saw that one coming.
Pinto misses with a body punch
enabling Dickinson to counter with a crisp jab.
Pinto buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinto scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've been informed that Dickinson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Dickinson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pinto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pinto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dickinson throws out the jab.
Pinto changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pinto throws an off balance right hand
and Dickinson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dickinson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A big right from Pinto misses.
Sean Dickinson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pinto throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dickinson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Pinto is in Dickinson's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pinto trying to control the position from guard on top but Dickinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dickinson is trying to control the position but Pinto postures up.
Pinto showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dickinson controls Pinto momentarily but Pinto frees himself.
Dickinson managing to control the position.
Pinto might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dickinson looking to control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Pinto looking to pass the guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pinto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dickinson throws out the jab.
Pinto half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Pinto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dickinson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pinto looks to throw the jab but Dickinson is out of range.
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.
Pinto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pinto loads up on a big right hand but Dickinson slips the punch.
Pinto fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dickinson throws a body shot but no joy.
Dickinson ducks under a wild hook from Pinto.
Dickinson throws out a counter right but Pinto avoids it with no problem.
Pinto takes a swing at Dickinson's ribcage but misses.
Pinto closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Pinto moves into full mount! Dickinson won't be happy about that!
Dickinson tries to hold on but Pinto postures up.
Pinto is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Dickinson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luis Pinto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sean Dickinson's cut.
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.
Dickinson walks into a straight right hand from Pinto.
Dickinson misses with a kick to the body.
Pinto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dickinson.
Pinto darts in trying to clinch
and Dickinson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pinto missing with a left hand there. Dickinson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pinto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dickinson can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dickinson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pinto counters with a takedown into side control.
Dickinson explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pinto tries to clinch up but Dickinson circles away and keeps his distance.
Pinto listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinto moves in looking to clinch but Dickinson pushes him off.
Dickinson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pinto walks into a stiff left hand from Dickinson.
Dickinson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pinto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dickinson as he jumps to the side.
Pinto steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Dickinson. That one must have hurt.
Pinto misses with a shot to the body
and Pinto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pinto. Dickinson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dickinson throws a body kick that misses.
Dickinson throws a front kick that sends Pinto stumbling back into the cage.
Pinto is looking to clinch but Dickinson is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dickinson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pinto manages to avoid it.
Pinto misses with an uppercut. Dickinson saw that one coming.
Dickinson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Pinto counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dickinson!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pinto is looking to take a break and control but Dickinson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pinto is really struggling to control Dickinson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Dickinson is pushing Pinto's head away, looking to escape. Pinto manages to hold on to the position though.
Dickinson can't do much from the bottom here.
Dickinson is trying to buck Pinto off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dickinson holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Pinto working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dickinson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Pinto tries to advance to mount but can't.
Dickinson is trying to control Pinto's posture but Pinto avoids it.
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.
Pinto tries to move into full mount but can't pass Dickinson's legs.
Pinto is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dickinson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dickinson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Pinto has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pinto throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Dickinson struggling a bit here.
Dickinson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dickinson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Pinto asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sean Dickinson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Sean Dickinson'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!
Dickinson missing with a left hand there. Pinto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dickinson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sean Dickinson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dickinson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pinto.
Pinto lands with an overhand left.
Dickinson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pinto bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Luis Pinto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pinto content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Dickinson wants to control but Pinto postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dickinson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Pinto asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Dickinson sneaks out the side door and pushes Pinto away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickinson misses the shot to the body.
Pinto feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice jab there from Pinto.
Dickinson throws a shot from downtown. Pinto moves away and avoids it.
As Dickinson backs away, Pinto returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Pinto fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pinto fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dickinson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pinto. Dickinson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Dickinson.
Dickinson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pinto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dickinson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dickinson looks for the body kick but Pinto saw that one coming.
Dickinson lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinto fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pinto bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Dickinson bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pinto connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dickinson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dickinson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pinto is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dickinson.
Pinto is looking to clinch but Dickinson is avoiding it.
Good leg kick by Dickinson.
Pinto has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dickinson.
Pinto looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dickinson!
Dickinson throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dickinson was well out of range. Poor timing from Pinto.
Dickinson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pinto misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Dickinson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dickinson lands with a slapping head kick.
Dickinson connects with a body shot that sends Pinto's belly button to the back.
Pinto fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dickinson.
Dickinson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dickinson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pinto.
Dickinson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pinto lands a jab to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pinto takes a swing at Dickinson's ribcage but misses.
Dickinson feints and then cracks Pinto's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pinto down.
Dickinson 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.
Dickinson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pinto was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pinto gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pinto scores with a jab to the head.
Pinto fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pinto missing with a left hand there. Dickinson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dickinson throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dickinson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pinto throws a body shot but no joy.
Dickinson 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Dickinson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dickinson 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Dickinson!
An out of breath Sean Dickinson 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Demir Kocak (ranked 731 p4p, 1781 weight class) and Jeremy Motts (ranked 83 p4p, 194 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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World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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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 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Demir Kocak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jeremy Motts!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Franklyn Lucas and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Motts closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kocak keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Motts.
Kocak is looking to counter the offense by Motts and move into the clinch.
Kocak tries to close the distance and clinch but Motts swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kocak gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kocak throws a head punch that misses.
Motts lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kocak lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Motts backwards.
Kocak blocking some punches.
Kocak throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mottss head.
Kocak lands with a light punch inside.
Kocak gets through Motts's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kocak has a couple of punches blocked by Motts.
Kocak tries to work over Motts's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Motts scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Motts fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kocak.
Kocak misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kocak is working Motts over against the cage.
Motts has a couple of punches blocked by Kocak.
A nice left hand lands by Kocak.
Kocak lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Kocak.
Kocak struggles to land a body shot inside as Motts controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Motts scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kocak tries a body shot but Motts blocks it.
Motts misses with a punch to the body.
Motts tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Motts swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kocak tries to throw a body punch but Motts avoids it by throwing Kocak back against the cage.
Kocak blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Motts.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kocak.
Kocak blocking some punches.
Motts stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Motts.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Motts.
Motts working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Motts throws a head punch that misses.
Kocak throws a head punch that misses.
Motts scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kocak.
Motts looks winded!
Kocak lands with a light punch inside.
Kocak lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot in the inside from Motts.
Kocak lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Motts tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kocak's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kocak fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kocak fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Motts fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kocak scores with a shot to the side of Motts's head.
Motts blocks a body shot from Kocak.
Motts misses with the head strike.
Motts swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Motts softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Motts throws a head punch that misses.
Motts blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kocak blocking some punches.
Kocak lands with a short shot to the head.
Kocak lands a shoulder strike.
Motts softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kocak blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kocak fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Motts.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Motts.
Motts scores with a shot to the side of Kocak's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kocak.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Motts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kocak lands a shot to the body.
Kocak lands a shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Kocak.
Kocak lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Motts backwards.
Kocak lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kocak misses with a punch on the inside.
Motts fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Kocak.
Kocak scores with a shoulder strike.
Kocak lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Motts has a couple of punches blocked by Kocak.
A head punch on the inside from Kocak fails to land.
Motts misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kocak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Motts pushes Kocak back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Motts.
Kocak blocking some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short body shot lands from Kocak as the two fighters clinch.
Kocak lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kocak lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kocak throws a punch but it's blocked by Motts.
Motts has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kocak seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Motts can turn it around.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kocak.
Motts has a couple of punches blocked by Kocak.
Kocak lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Motts backwards.
Kocak has a couple of punches blocked by Motts.
Kocak lands with a left to the head.
Motts blocks an uppercut.
Kocak lands a left hand.
Motts misses with a punch on the inside.
Motts throws a punch but it's blocked by Kocak.
A short right from Kocak on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Motts fails to land.
Kocak lands an elbow just above Motts 's eye.
It looks like Jeremy Motts has been cut.
Kocak blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kocak lands with a left to the head.
Motts has a couple of punches blocked by Kocak.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kocak.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kocak lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kocak tries a body shot but Motts blocks it.
Motts misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Motts.
Kocak lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Motts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Demir Kocak dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jeremy Motts's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kocak connects with a crisp jab.
Motts takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kocak jabs Motts right on the nose. Motts blinks but takes it well.
Kocak clinches up against the cage.
Kocak works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kocak lands a hook that snaps the head of Motts backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Motts.
Kocak misses with a punch on the inside.
Kocak blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Kocak scores with a nice short uppercut.
Motts misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Kocak.
Kocak working aggressively here.
Kocak stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A shot in the inside from Kocak.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kocak lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Motts is breathing heavily.
Kocak lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Motts backwards.
Nice body punch from Kocak - that landed with a thud.
Kocak scores with a shot to the side of Motts's head.
Kocak misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kocak pushes Motts back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Demir Kocak has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kocak blocking some punches.
Kocak is working Motts over against the cage.
A short left from Kocak.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kocak.
Kocak working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kocak lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Motts backwards.
Kocak lands a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kocak.
Motts is rocked!
Kocak lands a hook that snaps the head of Motts backwards.
Motts is still on wobbly legs! Can Kocak finish him?
Kocak throws a big uppercut that drops Motts! More strikes from Kocak and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Motts lies dazed against the cage as Kocak celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Demir Kocak!
After the fight, Demir Kocak was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ragnar Ragnarsson (ranked 1733 p4p, 788 weight class) and Xmus Jaxon Flaxon Waxon (ranked 251 p4p, 119 weight class). Xmus Jaxon Flaxon Waxon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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12 - 7 - 0 |
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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 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ragnar Ragnarsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Xmus Jaxon Flaxon Waxon!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Alyssa Summers and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ragnarsson misses with an uppercut. Jaxon Flaxon Waxon saw that one coming.
Ragnarsson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ragnarsson thuds his right hand into Jaxon Flaxon Waxon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It looked like Ragnarsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ragnarsson looks to land a left hand but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon moved out of range nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Jaxon Flaxon Waxon misses.
Ragnarsson throws a hook to the side of Jaxon Flaxon Waxon's head but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon slips under a jab.
Ragnarsson swings widly with a right hand
and Jaxon Flaxon Waxon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnarsson lands a nice hook to Jaxon Flaxon Waxon's body. Jaxon Flaxon Waxon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ragnarsson lands a lovely overhand right.
Ragnarsson throws a right hand that misses
and Jaxon Flaxon Waxon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon blocks a jab.
A jab from Ragnarsson misses.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon throws a counter combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnarsson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jaxon Flaxon Waxon counters with a series of strikes. Ragnarsson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon swinging wildly here.
Ragnarsson lands with a shot to the body.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon with a nice cross.
Ragnar Ragnarsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ragnarsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ragnarsson cracks Jaxon Flaxon Waxon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ragnarsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ragnarsson throws a low kick, looking for Jaxon Flaxon Waxon's leg but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon calmly moves out of range.
Ragnarsson throws a hook to the side of Jaxon Flaxon Waxon's head but Jaxon Flaxon Waxon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ragnarsson stuns Jaxon Flaxon Waxon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ragnarsson connects with the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ragnarsson misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon drops his hands momentarily and Ragnarsson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ragnarsson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ragnarsson connects with a nice looking jab.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ragnarsson lands with a straight right. Jaxon Flaxon Waxon didn't see that one coming.
Ragnarsson clinches.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Jaxon Flaxon Waxon manages to end up in side control.
Ragnarsson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jaxon Flaxon Waxon on the ground.
Ragnarsson parries the strikes from Jaxon Flaxon Waxon easily there. Jaxon Flaxon Waxon is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ragnarsson to escape.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon tries to score with some ground and pound. Ragnarsson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The strikes coming from Jaxon Flaxon Waxon are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Ragnarsson explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Ragnarsson throws a jab when Jaxon Flaxon Waxon was well out of range.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon unleashes a big counter combination but Ragnarsson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon moves out of range as Ragnarsson strikes.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon takes one on the button.
Ragnarsson lands a slapping body shot.
Ragnarsson throws a poor cross that misses
and Jaxon Flaxon Waxon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ragnarsson scores with a punch to the head.
Ragnarsson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ragnarsson misses with a left hand
and Ragnarsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A left lands for Jaxon Flaxon Waxon.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ragnarsson circles away quickly and effectively.
Ragnarsson misses the body punch
and Jaxon Flaxon Waxon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon misses with a takedown attempt - Ragnarsson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ragnarsson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ragnarsson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ragnarsson misses with an uppercut. Jaxon Flaxon Waxon saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon throws a hook but Ragnarsson avoids it easily.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ragnarsson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon walks into a jab.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon is rocked!
Ragnarsson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jaxon Flaxon Waxon leaves his chin hanging out and Ragnarsson seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Jaxon Flaxon Waxon crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ragnar Ragnarsson!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bjj Catch Wrestler (ranked 646 p4p, 409 weight class) and Roberto Soldic (ranked 75 p4p, 46 weight class). Soldic has chosen Come With Me as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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10 - 5 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Bjj Catch Wrestler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Roberto Soldic!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Joseph Jones and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Catch Wrestler has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Catch Wrestler there as he acknowledges the shot.
Catch Wrestler on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Catch Wrestler throws a hook but Soldic blocks it.
Catch Wrestler doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Soldic counter with a right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Soldic.
Soldic's jab looks to have found its range, popping Catch Wrestler under the eye.
Catch Wrestler just misses with a punch to the body.
Catch Wrestler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Soldic throws a low kick but Catch Wrestler avoids it.
Catch Wrestler takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Soldic thows a left - swing and a miss!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Soldic.
Soldic moves out of range as Catch Wrestler strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soldic walks into a jab.
Soldic connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Catch Wrestler fails with the takedown
and Soldic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've been hearing reports that Catch Wrestler has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Catch Wrestler throws a looping overhand right but Soldic ducks down to avoid it.
Soldic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Soldic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A nice leg kick lands there from Soldic.
Soldic works Catch Wrestler's body with a nice hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Catch Wrestler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Donk. Soldic catches Catch Wrestler right on the button with a cross.
Catch Wrestler fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Soldic avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjj Catch Wrestler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Catch Wrestler tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Soldic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Soldic throws a head kick but Catch Wrestler moves out of range.
Roberto Soldic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from Catch Wrestler.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Catch Wrestler tries to score a power double leg takedown but Soldic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Catch Wrestler somewhat.
A nice side step and Soldic releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Soldic has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Soldic with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Catch Wrestler closes the distance and clinches up with Soldic, looking for a takedown. Catch Wrestler pushes Soldic against the cage but Soldic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Catch Wrestler tries to clinch but Soldic is having none of it.
Soldic sizes up Catch Wrestler with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
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!
Soldic scoring well with a low kick there.
Soldic lands a head kick!
Soldic throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Catch Wrestler's head.
Soldic tries to land a front kick but Catch Wrestler steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Soldic keeps the fight on the outside.
Catch Wrestler blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Catch Wrestler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Soldic.
Soldic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Catch Wrestler manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Soldic on his heels. He'll look to pass Soldic's guard now, I'm sure.
Soldic looking to control.
Catch Wrestler throwing strikes from guard but Soldic blocks nicely.
Soldic keeping full guard, as Catch Wrestler tries to pass.
Catch Wrestler lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Catch Wrestler slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Catch Wrestler drops back, looking for a kneebar! Soldic looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Soldic looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Soldic!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soldic stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Catch Wrestler shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Soldic as he jumps to the side.
Catch Wrestler closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Catch Wrestler remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Catch Wrestler in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Catch Wrestler trying to control the position but Soldic is working away.
Soldic is looking to reverse the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Soldic dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Catch Wrestler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Soldic moves away.
Soldic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Catch Wrestler throws a poor cross that misses
and Soldic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Catch Wrestler gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Catch Wrestler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Soldic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Catch Wrestler shoots in and gets a takedown into Soldic's guard.
Soldic pushes Catch Wrestler off and gets back to his feet.
Catch Wrestler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soldic misses with a looping left.
Catch Wrestler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Soldic.
Catch Wrestler dives in for a single leg takedown but Soldic sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Soldic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Soldic defending well as Catch Wrestler loads up on a big left hand.
Catch Wrestler scores with a decent looking hook.
Catch Wrestler loads up on a big right hand but Soldic slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soldic connects with a body shot.
Soldic throws a body shot but no joy.
Catch Wrestler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Soldic scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Catch Wrestler moves out of range of the strikes.
Soldic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Catch Wrestler misses with a takedown attempt - Soldic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjj Catch Wrestler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Soldic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Soldic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Catch Wrestler is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Catch Wrestler throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Soldic tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Catch Wrestler is in Soldic's guard.
Catch Wrestler is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Soldic wants to sweep here but Catch Wrestler controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Catch Wrestler is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Soldic trying to control the position.
Soldic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Catch Wrestler trying to control but Soldic is working from the bottom.
Catch Wrestler looking to pass the guard.
Soldic has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Catch Wrestler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Soldic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Catch Wrestler preventing the sweep.
Catch Wrestler trying to control the position from guard on top but Soldic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Soldic throws a looping overhand right but Catch Wrestler ducks down to avoid it.
Catch Wrestler gets a double leg takedown into Soldic's guard.
Soldic is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Catch Wrestler presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Catch Wrestler manages to break the clinch.
Soldic lands a nice looking body shot.
Catch Wrestler on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Catch Wrestler closes the distance looking to clinch
and Soldic counters with a thumping low kick.
A nice leg kick from Soldic, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Soldic misses with a body kick.
Catch Wrestler slips under a jab from Soldic.
Catch Wrestler shoots in for a double leg but Soldic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Soldic now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Catch Wrestler tests Soldic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Catch Wrestler shoots in and drives through. Soldic sprawls well.
Nice body punch from Soldic.
Catch Wrestler blocks a head kick by Soldic.
Soldic takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Catch Wrestler throws a series of punches but Soldic moves out of range.
Catch Wrestler shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Soldic scores with a jab to the head.
Catch Wrestler tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Soldic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Catch Wrestler rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Soldic counters with a nice leg kick.
Catch Wrestler is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Soldic.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Soldic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Soldic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Soldic lands a lovely overhand right.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Catch Wrestler.
Soldic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Soldic fails to land with a series of punches.
Soldic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Catch Wrestler has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Soldic throws a nice outside leg kick.
Soldic scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soldic stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Soldic wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjj Catch Wrestler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Soldic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Catch Wrestler shoots and misses
and Soldic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Soldic connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soldic jabs Catch Wrestler right on the nose. Catch Wrestler blinks but takes it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soldic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Soldic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Catch Wrestler looks to throw the jab but Soldic is out of range.
Catch Wrestler misses with a takedown attempt
and Soldic counters with a nice low kick that buckles Catch Wrestler's knee momentarily.
Catch Wrestler darts in and clinches Soldic up against the cage.
Catch Wrestler is trying to force a seperation but Soldic has the dominant position.
Catch Wrestler misses with a punch on the inside.
Soldic presses Catch Wrestler against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Soldic.
Soldic lands with a right to the head.
Catch Wrestler is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Soldic gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Catch Wrestler tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Soldic just stands there and leans against the cage.
Soldic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Soldic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Catch Wrestler drives through with a takedown into Soldic's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soldic is trying to keep Catch Wrestler in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Catch Wrestler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soldic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Catch Wrestler 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.
Soldic seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Catch Wrestler throwing strikes but missing.
Catch Wrestler throws a big right hand that misses.
Catch Wrestler in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Soldic seems keen to control Catch Wrestler's posture.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bjj Catch Wrestler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Soldic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Catch Wrestler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A little jabbing left from Soldic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Catch Wrestler takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Catch Wrestler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Soldic with a nice cross.
Catch Wrestler fails with the takedown
and Catch Wrestler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Soldic is looking to slow Catch Wrestler down with leg kicks.
Bjj Catch Wrestler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Soldic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Catch Wrestler misses with a left hand
and Soldic counters with a thumping low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Soldic.
Catch Wrestler looks to throw the jab but Soldic is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Soldic.
Catch Wrestler throws a body punch but Soldic moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Catch Wrestler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good standup being displayed there by Catch Wrestler as he connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soldic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Catch Wrestler looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Good shot there by Soldic.
A nice inside leg kick there by Soldic. That's going to slow Catch Wrestler down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Soldic.
Soldic slips under a jab.
Soldic scores with a kick to the midsection.
Soldic misses with a left hand
and Catch Wrestler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A good leg kick by Soldic.
Soldic fakes the leg kick and cracks Catch Wrestler in the body.
Catch Wrestler on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Soldic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Catch Wrestler.
Catch Wrestler walks into a jab.
Soldic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Catch Wrestler.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roberto Soldic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Soldic 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roberto Soldic!
A relieved looking Roberto Soldic thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shamus Murphy (ranked 779 p4p, 306 weight class) and Sabotage Rex (ranked 117 p4p, 43 weight class). Rex has chosen Avenged Perryfold - Bat Cuntry Gurls as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shamus Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sabotage Rex!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, David Schapiro and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rex 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.
Murphy tests Rex's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Murphy on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Rex listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rex moves out of range as Murphy strikes.
Rex works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rex chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Murphy can pounce on him.
Murphy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rex. Rex obviously looking to wear him down.
Murphy slips under a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rex fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Murphy on the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rex. Murphy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murphy throws a series of punches but Rex moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rex tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Rex.
Murphy misses with a looping left.
Rex works Murphy's body with a nice hook.
Murphy throws a body kick that misses.
Murphy tries to land a front kick but Rex steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rex connects with a body shot.
Murphy defending well as Rex loads up on a big left hand.
Rex throws a head kick that misses.
Murphy slips under a jab.
Murphy thumps Rex with a low kick.
Murphy lands with an overhand left.
Rex lands with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good shot there by Murphy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murphy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A big right from Rex misses.
Murphy fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rex just manages to avoid it.
Rex keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rex looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Murphy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murphy tried to counter with a leg kick but Rex avoided it.
Murphy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rex 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.
Murphy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rex uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murphy.
Rex pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rex looks to land a body kick but Murphy moved away.
Murphy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Murphy moves out of range as Rex throws a body kick.
Murphy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rex misses with a body kick.
It looked like Murphy was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Good exchange - Rex coming out on top.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rex.
Murphy misses with a hook.
Rex takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rex with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Murphy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Murphy moves out of range of the body kick from Rex.
Rex walks into a straight right hand from Murphy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rex misses with an uppercut.
Murphy blocks a head kick by Rex.
Rex throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Murphy with a nice calf kick.
Murphy moves out of range of the body kick.
Murphy half committed to a counter leg kick.
Rex keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Murphy looks for the body kick but Rex saw that one coming.
Murphy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rex has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rex with the inside leg kick.
Rex lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Murphy goes down and covers up as Rex starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sabotage Rex!
Sabotage Rex made sure to mention his sponsor, CHURCH OF ZOIDBERG - FEEBLE FIGHTWEAR in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aingot Nofud (ranked 101 p4p, 354 weight class) and Shaquan Woods (ranked 14 p4p, 56 weight class). Nofud comes to the cage accompanied by Van Hackson 5 - Mean Machine. Woods has chosen BACK IN BLOOD as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Aingot Nofud!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Shaquan Woods!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, David Schapiro and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Woods avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nofud drops his hands momentarily and Woods takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nofud has been working on his boxing with his coaches at CHURCH OF ZOIDBERG TRAINING GROUNDS in the buildup to the fight.
Woods dips to his left and cracks Nofud with an uppercut!
Woods moves out of range of the body kick from Nofud.
We've been informed that Woods has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Nofud throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nofud lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Woods throws an overhand right that lands on Nofud's shoulder, as Nofud tries to avoid the shot.
Woods scores with a jab. Nofud acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Woods swings widly with a right hand
and Nofud counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Woods throws a nice inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Nofud.
Woods lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nofud misses with a looping right.
Woods sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nofud tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Woods was well out of range. Poor timing from Nofud.
Nofud swings for the body but Woods moves out of range.
Woods looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nofud ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Woods throws an overhand right that lands on Nofud's shoulder, as Nofud tries to avoid the shot.
Nofud quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Nofud shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nofud misses with a straight left.
Woods moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nofud lands a body shot.
Nofud really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nofud goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Woods fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nofud.
Nofud checks a leg kick.
Nofud appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nofud throws a body punch but Woods moves out of range.
Woods scores with a jab to the body.
Nofud tries a head kick but it misses.
Nofud cracks Woods with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
It looks like Shaquan Woods has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Woods throws an off balance right hand
and Nofud holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woods lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nofud or not.
Nofud blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Woods fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nofud misses with some punches.
Woods blocks an elbow strike from Nofud.
Woods tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nofud goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Nofud.
Woods gets through Nofud's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nofud lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Woods throws a head punch that misses.
Woods fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Woods successfully pulls guard.
Woods trying to control the position.
Nofud got a little sloppy there for a moment and Woods has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nofud has managed to get both his arms back between Woods's legs - danger averted.
Nofud sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Woods's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nofud keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nofud passes the guard and advances to mount!
Nofud avoids the attempt from Woods to control.
Nofud content just to control the position here.
Woods is looking to get to half guard.
Nofud tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woods is working to get back to half guard.
Nofud controlling the position easily from mount.
Nofud wants to control the pace but Woods is squirming around nicely.
Woods is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aingot Nofud dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shaquan Woods's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nofud scores with a hook to the body. Woods takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nofud lands a body shot.
Nofud fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Woods manages to avoid it.
A big left from Woods misses.
Nofud moves forwards but Woods connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nofud takes one to the chin there.
Good leg kick by Woods.
Woods looks to land a right hand but Nofud moved out of range.
Woods sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nofud throws a series of strikes that have Woods backpedaling.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Woods misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nofud.
Woods lands the left hand.
Nofud lands with an overhand left.
Nofud lands a nice hook to Woods's body. Woods takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Woods misses with a looping left.
Nofud is looking to wear down Woods with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nofud swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Woods feints a counter leg kick.
Woods throws a lazy uppercut
and Nofud counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Woods misses with a wild body shot.
Nofud rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Woods moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice shot by Nofud.
Woods misses with a looping left.
Nofud gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Woods counters with a right hand to the body.
Woods lands a nice shot to the body.
Woods lands a nice hook to Nofud's body. Nofud takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Woods misses with a wild body shot.
Nofud is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Woods can do to turn this around?
Nofud on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nofud thows a leg kick but Woods checks it
and Woods counters with a low kick, right behind Nofud 's knee.
A lazy body kick from Nofud
and Woods counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nofud throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nofud is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Woods paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Woods misses with a straight right.
An inside leg kick lands from Woods.
Woods rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nofud moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Nofud misses its target.
Woods ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nofud is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Woods uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nofud.
Woods lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nofud at a distance.
Nofud swings widly with a right hand
letting Woods counter with a right hand.
Woods takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Woods works Nofud's body with a nice hook.
Woods scores with a sloppy right hand. Nofud should have avoided that one.
Woods misses with a jab to the body
and Nofud makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Nofud.
Woods cracks a nice hook into Nofud's ribs.
Woods cracks Nofud with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Woods lands with a cross.
Nofud gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Woods counters with a nice uppercut.
Woods throws a jab but it's blocked by Nofud.
Nofud throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Woods counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nofud with a jab.
Nofud scores with a nice strike.
That has opened up Shaquan Woods's cut even more.
Woods is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Good work by Nofud as he checks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nofud misses with a body punch
and Woods counters with a straight 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!
Woods is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Woods throws a body shot but no joy.
Woods misses with a head kick.
Nofud ducks under a wild hook from Woods.
Woods fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nofud looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A jab from Nofud does it's job there.
The cut above Shaquan Woods's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Woods tests Nofud's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nofud gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Woods.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nofud throws a sloppy head kick and Woods moves out of range easily.
Woods blocks the body kick.
Nofud blocks a jab.
Nofud avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Shaquan Woods will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Shaquan Woods's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Woods misses with a straight left.
Woods swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Woods lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A nice leg kick from Woods, right into the meat of the thigh.
Woods takes a swing at Nofud's ribcage but misses.
Nofud throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nofud throws a half hearted mid kick.
Woods slips a jab from Nofud.
Nofud tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Woods is able to avoid easily.
Nofud misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nofud stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Woods.
Nofud misses with a left hand
and Woods counters with a straight right hand.
Woods swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Woods with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nofud lands a head kick. Woods smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nofud misses with a body shot.
Nofud fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Woods manages to avoid it.
Shaquan Woods seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Woods throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Nofud was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Woods.
Woods takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nofud keeps the fight on the outside.
Nofud quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Woods takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nofud looks to land a body kick but Woods moved away.
Woods throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice defenses there by Woods.
Nofud looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nofud throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Woods counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Woods's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nofud under the eye.
Nofud takes a swing at Woods's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woods smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nofud's jab looks to have found its range, popping Woods under the eye.
Woods takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nofud ducks under a wild hook from Woods.
Nofud scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Woods doesn't seem bothered though.
Woods checks a leg kick.
Woods throws an overhand right that lands on Nofud's shoulder, as Nofud tries to avoid the shot.
Nofud misses with a kick to the body
and Nofud takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Woods throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Woods jabs Nofud right on the nose. Nofud blinks but takes it well.
Woods avoids the head kick by Nofud.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Woods! But no joy.
Nofud takes a kick to the side of the head.
Woods 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.
Nofud looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nofud moves forwards but Woods connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Woods wants to land a leg kick but Nofud is out of range.
Woods looks to throw the jab but Nofud is out of range.
Nofud rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Woods moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Woods looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nofud takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nofud throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nofud throws a body shot but no joy.
Nofud throws a front kick that sends Woods stumbling back into the cage.
An inside leg kick lands from Woods.
Woods takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nofud lands with a good body shot.
A swing and a miss from Woods.
Nofud lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Woods takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nofud's jab looks to have found its range, popping Woods under the eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nofud looks to score with a jab to the body but Woods is just out of range.
Nofud scores with a punch to the head.
Shaquan Woods's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A nice leg kick lands there from Woods.
Nofud throws a low kick but it's checked well by Woods.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Woods crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Nofud - the referee stops the clock and Woods gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Nofud. Woods manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nofud misses the shot to the body.
Woods looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A swing and a miss from Nofud.
Nofud takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Woods misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good shot there by Woods.
Nofud tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Woods was well out of range. Poor timing from Nofud.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Aingot Nofud did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Shaquan Woods's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Nofud paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nofud pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Woods works the jab nicely.
Woods takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Woods has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Nofud.
Nofud misses the shot to the body.
Nofud lunges at Woods with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Woods's hand.
Woods digs a good body shot into Nofud's ribs.
Woods fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nofud manages to avoid it.
Woods dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nofud lands a jab to Woods's midsection.
Woods is looking to clinch.
Nofud is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Woods tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nofud manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woods dips to his left and cracks Nofud with an uppercut!
Nofud tries a head kick but it misses.
Nofud misses with a hook to the body
and Woods counters with a good low kick that Nofud was not able to check.
Woods tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Woods lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nofud pushes Woods away with a front kick.
Woods throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nofud stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nofud misses with a kick to the body
and Woods counters with a stiff right hand.
Woods takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nofud swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Woods counter with a right hand.
Woods pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nofud was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nofud bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Woods's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Woods moves out of range of the body kick.
Woods tries a quick counter leg kick but Nofud is wise to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woods's corner calls for a 1-2. Woods obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Woods sizes up Nofud with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Woods pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Woods thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slow jab from Woods misses its intended target.
Nofud rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Woods moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Woods now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nofud just misses with a punch to the body.
Woods lands with a good body shot.
Woods bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Woods throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nofud thinks about countering with a body kick.
Woods moves out of range of the body kick from Nofud.
Nofud throws a body shot but no joy.
Woods was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nofud is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nofud ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nofud 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.
Woods swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Woods bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nofud's head.
Nofud swats away the attempt to clinch by Woods.
It looked like Nofud was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nofud keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Woods lets loose with a powerful body kick. Nofud will feel that in the morning.
Nofud misses the jab.
Woods flicks out a counter leg kick but Nofud steps away.
Nofud tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Woods pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big right from Woods misses.
Nofud throws a big counter combination but Woods scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Woods swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nofud.
Woods fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nofud manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nofud.
Nofud looks to land a body kick but Woods moved away.
Nofud tries to land a body kick
and Woods counters with a straight right hand.
Crunch! Nofud slams his shin into Woods's torso.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nofud misses with a body shot.
Nofud misses the shot to the body.
Woods cracks Nofud with an open hand slap.
Nofud bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nofud is looking to counter with a body kick.
Woods avoids the body shot from Nofud.
Woods fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nofud has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nofud throws a body punch but Woods moves out of range.
Nofud throws an off balance right hand
and Woods counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shaquan Woods dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Shaquan Woods's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Woods checks a low kick from Nofud.
Nofud tries a head kick but it misses.
Nofud misses with a hook. Woods ducked under it nicely.
Woods looks to land a combination but Nofud avoids it well.
A big right from Nofud misses.
Woods stuns Nofud with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Woods throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nofud counters with a nice uppercut.
Nofud throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Woods looks to land a right hand but Nofud moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woods throws a body shot but no joy.
Woods misses with a body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Woods.
Nofud moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nofud misses with a body kick.
Woods throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Nofud counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A swing and a miss from Nofud.
Nofud lands a big head kick that sends Woods tumbling to the mat! Nofud takes a step backwards and waves Woods back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Woods is rocked!
Woods throws a head kick that misses.
Woods is still on wobbly legs! Can Nofud finish him?
Nofud swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Woods counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Woods scores with a nice right hand.
Woods seems to have recovered his senses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nofud ducks under a wild hook from Woods.
Nofud scores with a decent looking hook.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Shaquan Woods's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Aingot Nofud!
Aingot Nofud retains his welterweight title!
Aingot Nofud thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lucien Lachance (ranked 205 p4p, 203 weight class) and Vasil Petrov (ranked 34 p4p, 33 weight class). Lachance comes to the cage accompanied by Scarecrow. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lucien Lachance!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Vasil Petrov!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Lou da Vinci and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Petrov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Petrov throws a shot from downtown. Lachance moves away and avoids it.
A punch combination from Petrov misses.
Lachance was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Petrov lands a head shot.
Lachance looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lachance jabs at Petrov's body.
Lachance misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lachance.
It looks like Vasil Petrov has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lachance has managed to clinch.
Petrov wants to get back to striking at distance but Lachance won't allow it.
Lachance has Petrov pressed against the cage, preventing Petrov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lachance tries to pull guard but Petrov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lachance misses with a body punch.
Petrov wants to get back to striking at distance but Lachance won't allow it.
Lachance makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Petrov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lachance jumps guard but Petrov stands there with Lachance around his waist. Lachance gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lachance lands with a right to the head.
Lachance misses with a punch on the inside.
Petrov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lachance tries to throw a body punch but Petrov avoids it by throwing Lachance back against the cage.
Petrov manages to break the clinch.
Petrov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lachance throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lachance misses with a double jab
and Petrov counters with a two punch combo.
Good exchange - Lachance coming out on top.
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!
Lachance moves into range and clinches up with Petrov.
Lachance scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lachance keeps control of Petrov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lachance lands an uppercut.
Petrov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lachance looks to throw the jab but Petrov is out of range.
Despite the aggression on Petrov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lachance closes the distance but Petrov moves to the side
and Petrov counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lachance lands with a nice body punch.
Petrov misses with a straight left.
Petrov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
It looks like Lucien Lachance has been cut.
Lachance wants to clinch
and Petrov counters with a right hand to the body.
Lachance misses with a hook.
Lachance tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lachance tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lachance tries to close the distance and clinch up but Petrov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Petrov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Petrov sends Lachance crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Petrov is motioning to the referee to let Lachance up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
 Lachance is rocked!
Lucien Lachance seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lachance with a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Petrov.
Lachance wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Lachance blocks a head kick by Petrov.
Lachance lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Petrov circles away quickly and effectively.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vasil Petrov will probably get the nod.
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!
Lachance's jab looks to have found its range, popping Petrov under the eye.
Lachance connects with a body shot.
Lachance fails with an attempt to clinch.
Oooooh!!! Petrov has knocked Lachance down with a huge combo! Petrov steps away and waves a wobbly Lachance back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Oh Lachance is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lachance fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Petrov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lachance seems to have got his legs back now.
Petrov misses with a right hand
and Lachance counters with a straight right hand.
Lachance misses with a head kick.
Petrov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Petrov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Petrov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lachance.
Petrov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lachance. Lachance obviously looking to wear him down.
Lachance closes the distance looking to clinch
and Petrov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lachance scores with a jab.
Lachance is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lachance tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Petrov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Petrov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lachance clinches with his opponent.
Petrov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lachance scores with a crisp jab that stopped Petrov in his tracks.
That has opened up Vasil Petrov's cut even more.
Lachance shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Petrov takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Lachance sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Petrov bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lucien Lachance!
An out of breath Lucien Lachance 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Marcello Sosa (ranked 89 p4p, 78 weight class) and Ed Ford (ranked 9 p4p, 11 weight class). Sosa comes into the arena with EMOTIONALLY SCARRED blaring out of the sound system. 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 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marcello Sosa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ed Ford!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, David Schapiro and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ford lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sosa misses with a wild body shot.
Ford keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ford looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sosa quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Ford uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sosa.
A big right from Ford misses.
A little feinted left hand from Sosa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ford pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ford lands with an overhand left.
Ford throws a low kick but Sosa avoids it.
Sosa appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sosa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ford.
A low kick from Ford misses
and Sosa counters with a nice uppercut.
Ford throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sosa jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sosa moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ford lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sosa at a distance.
Good exchange - Ford coming out on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ford throws a jab but it's blocked by Sosa.
Sosa cracks Ford with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A swing and a miss from Ford.
Sosa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sosa staying out of range there.
Sosa tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ford manages to circle out of the way.
Ford 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.
Sosa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ford connects with a solid leg kick.
Sosa misses with a wild body shot.
Sosa jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ed Ford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sosa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ford.
Sosa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sosa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ford scores with a hook to the body. Sosa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ford throws a lazy uppercut
and Sosa counters with a nice kick to the body.
Ford slips under a jab from Sosa.
Sosa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ford thumps Sosa with a low kick.
Ford fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sosa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ford lands with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ford smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sosa takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ford slips under a jab from Sosa.
A low kick lands for Ford.
Ford lands a nice looking body shot.
Ford checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ford throws a body kick that misses
and Sosa counters with a nice uppercut.
Sosa slips under a jab from Ford.
Ford lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sosa's sensitive parts.
Ford digs a good hook to Sosa's body.
Sosa staying out of range there.
Ford throws a hook but Sosa blocks it.
As Ford backs away, Sosa returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nice body punch from Ford.
Ford throws out a leg kick but Sosa moves out of range and Ford only half commits.
Sosa fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ford just manages to avoid it.
Ford cracks Sosa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sosa scores with a sloppy right hand. Ford should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sosa missing with a left hand there. Ford was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ford looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ford throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sosa takes one to the chin there.
Ford connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sosa shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ford eats them both and turns towards Sosa to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ford lands a nice shot that snaps Sosa's head back.
Ford misses with a hook
and Sosa counters with a body kick that stops Ford in his tracks momentarily.
Ford uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sosa.
Ford missing with a left hand there. Sosa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ford has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sosa.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ford looks to score with a jab to the body but Sosa is just out of range.
Sosa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sosa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ford throws a hook to the side of Sosa's head but Sosa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sosa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ford misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ford looks to land a right hand but Sosa moved out of range.
Good leg kick by Sosa.
Ford checks a leg kick nicely.
Ford scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ford scoring well with a low kick there.
Ford takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ford scores with a spinning back kick!
Ford throws a shot from downtown. Sosa moves away and avoids it.
Sosa blocks a low kick nicely.
Sosa tried to counter with a leg kick but Ford avoided it.
Ford is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sosa had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Sosa swings for the body but Ford moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An inside leg kick lands from Ford.
Ford throws a hook but Sosa blocks it.
Sosa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ford throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ed Ford dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ford uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sosa.
Ford thuds his right hand into Sosa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A jab from Ford misses.
Ford fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sosa on the side of the head.
Ed Ford seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sosa 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.
Ford missing with a left hand there. Sosa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sosa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ford moves away.
Ford is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sosa with a body shot.
Sosa moves out of range of the strikes.
Ford throws a leg kick
and Sosa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ford scores with a nice body kick.
Ford dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A good leg kick by Ford.
Jab by Ford.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sosa is looking to score with low kicks.
Ford motions for Sosa to come forward. Ford throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sosa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sosa takes one on the button.
Ford keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sosa.
Ford thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sosa if he has to take too many more of those.
Ford misses with a wild body shot.
Sosa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sosa.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Sosa might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Ford feints and then cracks Sosa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sosa down.
Ford misses with a straight right.
Ford has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That kick from Sosa tenderised Ford's leg. Ford is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ford displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sosa throws out the jab.
Ford checks a leg kick nicely.
Ford moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sosa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ford.
Ford with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ford tests Sosa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ford is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ford motions for Sosa to come forward. Ford throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ford digs a good body shot into Sosa's ribs.
Sosa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ford paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ford throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sosa thinks about countering with a body kick.
Ford cracks Sosa with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sosa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ford moves out of range as Sosa throws a body kick.
Ford throws out a counter right but Sosa avoids it with no problem.
Ford checks a low kick from Sosa.
Ford thuds his right hand into Sosa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sosa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ford.
Sosa lands with a nice body punch.
Ford motions for Sosa to come forward. Ford throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ford ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ford throws a big shot that misses.
Sosa is looking to counter with a body kick.
A low kick lands for Sosa.
Ford attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sosa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ford.
Ford misses with a hook. Sosa ducked under it nicely.
Sosa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ford throws an off balance right hand
and Sosa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ford throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sosa avoids the body shot from Ford.
Sosa feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sosa throws a low kick, looking for Ford's leg but Ford calmly moves out of range.
Ford throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ford throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Sosa counter with a right hand.
It looks like Sosa has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Ford throws an overhand right that lands on Sosa's shoulder, as Sosa tries to avoid the shot.
Ford throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ford is looking to slow Sosa down with leg kicks.
Ford throws a right hand that misses
and Sosa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ford thinking.
Ford throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sosa counters with a nice uppercut.
Ford is rocked!
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!
Ford missing with a left hand there. Sosa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ford lands a head shot.
Ford thows a leg kick but Sosa checks it
and Sosa counters with a crisp right that sends Ford to the canvas! Sosa follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcello Sosa!
Marcello Sosa retains his featherweight title!
A victorious Marcello Sosa thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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