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Sucker Punch Pro Series 147 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Artis Wood (ranked 24803 p4p, 4855 weight class) and Dirty Shoe (ranked 147 p4p, 124 weight class). Artis Wood has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Artis Wood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dirty Shoe!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Wood swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shoe digs a good hook to Wood's body.
Wood swings for the body but Shoe moves out of range.
Shoe let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shoe looks to score with a jab to the body but Wood is just out of range.
Wood was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wood misses with a wild body shot.
Shoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wood was well out of range. Poor timing from Shoe.
Wood looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Shoe lands a nice hook to Wood's body. Wood takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shoe lands a jab to Wood's midsection.
Nice body punch from Shoe.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shoe takes a swing at Wood's ribcage but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dirty Shoe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shoe has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 9:10
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 9:10
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dirty Shoe!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sour Diesel (ranked 4789 p4p, 4514 weight class) and Miman Jamari (ranked 123 p4p, 153 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sour Diesel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Miman Jamari!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jamari misses with a takedown
and Diesel counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jamari is looking to land body kicks.
Jamari tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Diesel swivels and escapes.
A quick step to the side and Diesel tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diesel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jamari.
Jamari throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Diesel swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jamari throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Diesel's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jamari wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jamari manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Diesel on his heels. He'll look to pass Diesel's guard now, I'm sure.
Jamari is fighting to break Diesel's control of his arms but Diesel is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Diesel kicks Jamari off and gets to his feet.
Jamari throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Diesel's waist but Diesel gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jamari off to one side.
Diesel was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sour Diesel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miman Jamari.
Jamari shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Diesel but Diesel pushes him off and we're back to square one.
It looked like Diesel was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jamari.
Jamari tries to close the distance and clinch but Diesel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jamari rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Diesel counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jamari thinking.
Jamari is trying hard to land a takedown here. Diesel sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jamari shoots in for a takedown but Diesel shows good takedown defense.
A quick step to the side and Diesel tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jamari tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diesel swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jamari fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diesel was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jamari misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Diesel was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jamari changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Diesel tries to avoid it but Jamari manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Diesel to the ground. Diesel escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jamari tries to clinch up but Diesel circles away and keeps his distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sour Diesel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Diesel has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 10:9
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 10:9
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sour Diesel!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Schight Dwrute (ranked 4524 p4p, 4517 weight class) and Spack Jarrow (ranked 533 p4p, 532 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Schight Dwrute!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Spack Jarrow!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dwrute gets a clinch.
Jarrow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jarrow shoots in for a takedown but Dwrute shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Good work by Jarrow as he checks the leg kick.
Dwrute gets tackled into the cage by Jarrow. Jarrow maintains the clinch.
Dwrute's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dwrute is defended easily by Jarrow.
Dwrute shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Dwrute thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jarrow's head.
Dwrute will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarrow tries to roll over but Dwrute keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dwrute is thwarting Jarrow's attempts to control the position.
Jarrow is refusing to be controlled, as Dwrute sits in half guard.
Dwrute not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dwrute is taking a breather. Jarrow says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Jarrow is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Dwrute is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jarrow feints and as Dwrute raises his hands in defense, Jarrow changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Schight Dwrute.
Well Dwrute has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 10:9
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 10:9
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Schight Dwrute!
A very excited looking Schight Dwrute rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roger Michael Stanley (ranked 1120 p4p, 2933 weight class) and Youssef Alaoui (ranked 165 p4p, 375 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Roger Michael Stanley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Youssef Alaoui!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stanley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alaoui moves away.
Alaoui shapes to counter with a head kick.
Roger Michael Stanley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stanley misses with a double jab
and Alaoui cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stanley throws a right hand that misses
and Alaoui counters with a stiff right hand.
Alaoui jabs at Stanley's body.
Alaoui scores with the left hand. Stanley knows he should have avoided that one.
Stanley throws a head kick that half lands.
Stanley misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Alaoui connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
 It looks like Roger Michael Stanley has been cut.
Alaoui throws a jab when Stanley was well out of range.
Stanley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Alaoui misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanley throws a lazy right hand but Alaoui sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stanley lands a jab to the nose.
A slow jab from Stanley misses its intended target.
Alaoui looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Alaoui takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Alaoui throws a leg kick but Stanley checks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Stanley misses the target.
Stanley cracks Alaoui with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Alaoui looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Stanley finish him?
 Alaoui is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alaoui is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Stanley doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Alaoui crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Alaoui's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roger Michael Stanley!
A victorious Roger Michael Stanley thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between ZaDarius Haden (ranked 1237 p4p, 524 weight class) and Akuma Manivong (ranked 184 p4p, 88 weight class). Haden comes to the cage accompanied by Mot�rhead - Orgasmatron. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, ZaDarius Haden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Akuma Manivong!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haden throws out a loose jab but Manivong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Haden has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Manivong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
ZaDarius Haden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haden just misses with a punch to the body.
Haden stuffs the takedown.
Manivong does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Manivong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Haden.
Manivong appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Manivong clinches up against the cage.
A short right from Haden on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Manivong.
Manivong misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manivong tries to throw a body punch but Haden avoids it by throwing Manivong back against the cage.
Haden misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Manivong.
Haden tries to work over Manivong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Haden blocks a body shot from Manivong.
Haden takes a shot to the head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Manivong 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.
Manivong lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manivong stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Haden doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Manivong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Manivong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Manivong looking for a takedown.
Manivong throws a punch but it's blocked by Haden.
Haden gets underhooks to prevent Manivong's takedown attempt.
ZaDarius Haden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akuma Manivong.
Haden has clasped his hands together around Manivong's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Manivong is trying to improve his position.
Manivong sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Manivong tries to get to full guard but Haden has control of the leg.
Manivong on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Manivong looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Haden thows a huge punch but Manivong dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manivong is looking to improve his position.
Haden landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Haden trying to control from half guard but Manivong is working away.
Manivong is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Haden pulls his head out easily.
Manivong is pressing down on Haden's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Haden showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haden avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manivong has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Haden can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Manivong keeping moving, preventing Haden from controlling successfully.
Manivong keeping full guard, as Haden tries to pass.
Manivong not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Manivong is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Haden is aware though and is defending well.
Manivong keeping moving, preventing Haden from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Manivong looking to control but Haden passes into half guard.
Manivong is trying to control but can't.
Manivong is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Haden jumps into side control!
Manivong is not content to let Haden control the position.
Manivong struggling a bit here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haden lands an elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
ZaDarius Haden dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Manivong swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Haden counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Manivong throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Haden's head.
Haden misses with a hook
and Manivong counters with a left to the body.
Manivong is looking to score with low kicks.
Haden attempts a counter takedown but Manivong avoids it well and moves away.
Haden swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Haden bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Manivong sneaks out the side door and pushes Haden away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haden throws a left and a right that both miss
and Manivong counters with a low kick, right behind Haden 's knee.
Haden gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Manivong counters with a nice uppercut.
Haden misses with a right hand
and Manivong counters with a head kick from the bowels of hell that crumples Haden! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Akuma Manivong!
Akuma Manivong was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Michael Aalto (ranked 1088 p4p, 985 weight class) and Ryoto Takahashi (ranked 126 p4p, 116 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Takahashi's choice of entrance music: TWIST THAT D*CK. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michael Aalto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryoto Takahashi!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aalto fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Takahashi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Aalto thuds his shin into the meat of Takahashi's side.
Aalto checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Takahashi misses with a leg kick.
Aalto throws a leg kick but Takahashi checks it.
Takahashi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Takahashi throws a looping overhand right but Aalto ducks down to avoid it.
Aalto thuds his right hand into Takahashi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Good standup being displayed there by Takahashi as he connects with a hook.
Takahashi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aalto.
Aalto fires out a quick counter leg kick but Takahashi just manages to avoid it.
Takahashi throws a hook but Aalto blocks it.
Takahashi lands a leg kick that knocks Aalto off balance momentarily.
Takahashi delivers a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takahashi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Takahashi's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Takahashi duly obliges.
Aalto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Takahashi as Aalto shoots in.
Aalto lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Aalto slips under a jab from Takahashi.
Takahashi 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.
Takahashi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aalto was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Aalto checks a leg kick.
Ryoto Takahashi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aalto lands with an overhand left.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Aalto checks a leg kick.
Takahashi connects with an inside leg kick.
Takahashi moves out of range as Aalto throws a body kick.
Aalto scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Takahashi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Aalto shoots for a double leg takedown but Takahashi sprawls well. He's pushed Aalto's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A little jabbing left from Takahashi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Takahashi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Aalto can pounce on him.
Takahashi throws out a loose jab but Aalto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aalto has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takahashi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Aalto is out of range.
A big right from Aalto misses.
Takahashi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Takahashi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Aalto is able to avoid easily.
Aalto quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Ryoto Takahashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takahashi works Aalto's body with a nice hook.
Takahashi throws a poor cross that misses
and Aalto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Takahashi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Takahashi throws a lazy uppercut
and Aalto counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Aalto moves away from the strike by Takahashi.
Takahashi blocks a jab.
Takahashi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Takahashi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Aalto.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Aalto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takahashi cracks Aalto with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Takahashi is predictable there
and Aalto counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Takahashi misses with a kick to the body.
A low kick from Takahashi is predictable there
and Aalto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Takahashi connects with a body shot that sends Aalto's belly button to the back.
Takahashi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Takahashi misses with the body kick
and Aalto counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Takahashi thinking.
Aalto dips to his left and cracks Takahashi with an uppercut!
Takahashi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Aalto plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab from Takahashi.
A clash of legs there as Takahashi blocks the low kick.
Takahashi misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Takahashi throws a leg kick that misses.
Takahashi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aalto.
Aalto is looking to counter with a body kick.
Nice defenses there by Aalto.
Aalto throwing a counter right hand but Takahashi manages to avoid it.
Takahashi lands a front kick.
Aalto is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Aalto throws a leg kick but Takahashi checks it.
Takahashi throws the kick towards the body but Aalto avoids it.
Aalto changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Aalto sizes up Takahashi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Takahashi throws a wild body kick that Aalto sees coming a mile off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takahashi lands with a thumping leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Aalto.
Aalto takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryoto Takahashi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Takahashi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Takahashi looks to land a body kick but Aalto moved away.
Aalto bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Takahashi jabs Aalto right on the nose. Aalto blinks but takes it well.
Ryoto Takahashi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Takahashi drops Aalto with a nice combination! Takahashi dives into Aalto's guard, looking to finish!
 Aalto is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aalto is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Oh Aalto is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aalto sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Takahashi defending well though.
Takahashi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Takahashi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Takahashi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aalto seems to have got his legs back now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aalto throws a strike but Takahashi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Takahashi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aalto is keeping the position for now.
Takahashi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Aalto looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Takahashi is defending well. Aalto quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Takahashi has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Aalto celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michael Aalto!
Michael Aalto thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tanaka Matsuda (ranked 1550 p4p, 1313 weight class) and Psiris Fuhren (ranked 224 p4p, 195 weight class). Matsuda comes into the arena with Avenged Sevenfold - Hail to the King blaring out of the sound system. Fuhren has chosen Everybody Dies as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tanaka Matsuda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Psiris Fuhren!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matsuda gets tackled into the cage by Fuhren. Fuhren maintains the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Fuhren.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matsuda.
Matsuda tries to score a body lock takedown but Fuhren shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Matsuda works on Fuhren's body with a couple of short punches.
Matsuda tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fuhren struggles to land a body shot inside as Matsuda controls his hands.
We've been hearing reports that Matsuda has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Matsuda misses with a punch on the inside.
Fuhren misses with a punch to the body.
Matsuda blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matsuda tries to break the clinch but Fuhren is controlling the position.
Fuhren keeps control of Matsuda as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Matsuda wants to break free but Fuhren has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuda blocks an uppercut.
Matsuda blocking some punches.
Matsuda tries to pull guard but Fuhren holds him up against the cage and eventually Matsuda drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tanaka Matsuda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matsuda misses with a punch to the body.
Matsuda breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsuda throws a big shot that misses.
Fuhren bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fuhren throws an overhand right that lands on Matsuda's shoulder, as Matsuda tries to avoid the shot.
Matsuda staying out of range there.
Fuhren misses the shot to the body.
Fuhren throws the left hand but Matsuda avoids the punch easily.
Matsuda uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fuhren.
Matsuda scores with a hook.
Matsuda closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Fuhren to the mat! Fuhren manages to get full guard.
Matsuda in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matsuda trying to control the position from guard on top but Fuhren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matsuda missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Matsuda makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsuda is looking to work some ground and pound but Fuhren has wrist control.
Matsuda trying to control the position from guard on top but Fuhren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matsuda throwing strikes but missing.
Fuhren looking to hit a scissor sweep but Matsuda is one step ahead there.
Matsuda looking to sit in guard and control but Fuhren gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fuhren trying to stand up but can't free himself from Matsuda's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuhren stands up and waves to Matsuda to follow him.
Matsuda moves out of range of the strikes.
Matsuda takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fuhren.
Matsuda takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice jab there from Fuhren.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fuhren.
Matsuda misses with a hook.
Fuhren swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Matsuda half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Matsuda with a nice cross.
Fuhren just misses with a punch to the body.
Matsuda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fuhren.
Donk. Matsuda catches Fuhren right on the button with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matsuda closes the distance and clinches up with Fuhren, looking for a takedown. Matsuda pushes Fuhren against the cage but Fuhren circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsuda lands with a right hand.
Fuhren loads up on a big right hand but Matsuda slips the punch.
Matsuda swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Fuhren.
Matsuda attempts a counter takedown but Fuhren avoids it well and moves away.
Matsuda with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fuhren to score with a decent uppercut.
Matsuda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fuhren.
Matsuda half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Fuhren misses with a wild body shot.
Fuhren uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matsuda.
A low kick lands for Fuhren.
Fuhren listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jab from Matsuda.
Fuhren misses the shot to the body.
Matsuda needs to keep his hands up - Fuhren had a free shot at his head there.
Matsuda misses with a wild body shot.
Fuhren blocks a jab.
Matsuda throws a shot from downtown. Fuhren moves away and avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Psiris Fuhren dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Matsuda moves away from the strike by Fuhren.
Fuhren 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.
Matsuda takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fuhren misses with a lunging right hand
and Matsuda counters with a stiff right hand.
Psiris Fuhren seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice straight punches there by Fuhren. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fuhren.
A jab from Matsuda misses.
Fuhren throws a leg kick that is checked
and Matsuda counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Fuhren!
Fuhren sneaks out the side door and pushes Matsuda away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A telegraphed right hand from Fuhren misses the target.
Fuhren instigates a clinch.
Matsuda blocks a body shot from Fuhren.
Fuhren misses with the head strike.
Fuhren takes a shot to the head.
Fuhren works on Matsuda's body with a couple of short punches.
Matsuda tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fuhren misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuhren goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Matsuda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fuhren's elbow.
Matsuda breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matsuda misses with an uppercut
and Fuhren counters with a good low kick that Matsuda was not able to check.
Matsuda is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Matsuda lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fuhren at a distance.
Fuhren scores with a hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fuhren, as that shot connected.
Matsuda cracks Fuhren with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Psiris Fuhren is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fuhren takes a jab right on the kisser.
Matsuda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fuhren looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Matsuda throws a looping overhand right but Fuhren ducks down to avoid it.
Fuhren misses with a low kick.
Fuhren just misses with a punch to the body.
Matsuda waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fuhren.
Fuhren with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good standup being displayed there by Fuhren as he connects with a hook.
Fuhren walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Matsuda checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fuhren throws a body shot but no joy.
Fuhren keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fuhren with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A big left from Fuhren misses.
Fuhren lands a nice looking body shot.
Fuhren displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matsuda throws out the jab.
Matsuda jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matsuda misses with an uppercut.
Matsuda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matsuda drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fuhren sprawls and moves away.
A big left from Fuhren misses.
Psiris Fuhren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good work by Matsuda as he checks the leg kick.
Fuhren leaves Matsuda with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuhren fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Matsuda has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Matsuda shoots for a double leg takedown but Fuhren sprawls well. He's pushed Matsuda's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tanaka Matsuda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matsuda lands with a good body shot.
Matsuda drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fuhren has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Matsuda trying to move into half guard but instead Fuhren has managed to sweep!
Fuhren looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fuhren decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Matsuda, up you get!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuhren doesn't manage to clinch there - Matsuda circles away.
Fuhren tries to clinch up but Matsuda circles away and keeps his distance.
Fuhren throws an overhand right that lands on Matsuda's shoulder, as Matsuda tries to avoid the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Fuhren misses the target.
Fuhren connects with a good right hand that stumbles Matsuda. Matsuda circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fuhren clobbers Matsuda with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fuhren throws an ugly left hook that misses
so Matsuda counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Matsuda trying to control the position from guard on top but Fuhren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fuhren is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Matsuda wants to control from the top but Fuhren keeps moving.
Matsuda throwing strikes but missing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Psiris Fuhren showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Matsuda connects with a right hand. Fuhren shakes it off.
Matsuda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fuhren.
Fuhren chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fuhren displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Matsuda.
Matsuda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fuhren.
Fuhren misses with a looping right.
Fuhren throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matsuda drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fuhren sprawls and moves away.
Matsuda tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fuhren defends well and Matsuda ends up having to push Fuhren into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Matsuda successfully pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuhren stopping the sweep attempt from Matsuda.
Fuhren decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Fuhren connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
It looks like Tanaka Matsuda has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuhren displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matsuda throws out the jab.
Fuhren connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Matsuda's hands.
A left lands for Fuhren.
Fuhren tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Matsuda scores with a nice right hand.
Fuhren jabs at Matsuda's body.
Fuhren misses the jab.
Fuhren misses with a lunging right hand
and Matsuda counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fuhren swings widly with a right hand
and Matsuda counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fuhren is looking to escape.
Matsuda wants to take a breather but Fuhren is having none of it.
Fuhren pushes Matsuda off looking to stand but Matsuda dives back in and keeps control.
Matsuda seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fuhren does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuhren is trying to stand back up but Matsuda is controlling him
Matsuda is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Fuhren still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Fuhren has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Fuhren has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Fuhren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsuda.
Matsuda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fuhren.
Fuhren walks into a stiff left hand from Matsuda.
Fuhren pivots, looking for a leg kick but Matsuda is out of range and Fuhren settles back down.
Fuhren misses with a straight left.
Fuhren throws a body punch but Matsuda moves out of range.
Matsuda blocks a jab.
Matsuda moves out of range of the leg kick from Fuhren.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuhren connects with the punch.
Matsuda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matsuda staying out of range there.
Fuhren connects with a body shot.
Fuhren is looking to clinch.
Matsuda takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fuhren throws an off balance right hand
and Matsuda counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fuhren manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Tanaka Matsuda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matsuda scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fuhren makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Fuhren throws a shot from downtown. Matsuda moves away and avoids it.
Matsuda changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Fuhren ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matsuda takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fuhren misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuhren tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matsuda was well out of range. Poor timing from Fuhren.
Fuhren wants to slow Matsuda down by chopping away at his legs.
Fuhren gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fuhren thows a leg kick but Matsuda checks it
so Matsuda counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fuhren bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Matsuda's guard.
Matsuda tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fuhren got a little sloppy there for a moment and Matsuda has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fuhren has managed to get both his arms back between Matsuda's legs - danger averted.
Psiris Fuhren is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Matsuda seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fuhren trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fuhren gets to his feet - Matsuda follows without any prompting.
And that's the end of the fight!
Psiris Fuhren comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fuhren has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Psiris Fuhren!
A relieved looking Psiris Fuhren 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Vinicius Verreira (ranked 413 p4p, 368 weight class) and Mister Mediocre (ranked 52 p4p, 47 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vinicius Verreira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mister Mediocre!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Verreira looks to score with a jab to the body but Mediocre is just out of range.
It seemed like Mediocre was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mediocre slips under a jab.
As Verreira backs off Mediocre throws a huge counter combo but Verreira manages to avoid it all.
Verreira has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Verreira misses with a few strikes there.
Mediocre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Verreira.
Verreira throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mediocre counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Verreira has managed to clinch.
Verreira manages to break the clinch.
Mediocre takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mediocre connects with a good right hand that stumbles Verreira. Verreira circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Verreira gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mediocre counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Verreira fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mediocre looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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!
Mediocre getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Verreira is rocked!
Verreira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Verreira throws a body punch but Mediocre moves out of range.
Vinicius Verreira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Verreira shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Oh Verreira is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mediocre lands a brutal head kick. Verreira looks out on his feet and Mediocre throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Mister Mediocre!
A relieved looking Mister Mediocre 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Brady Jean Baptiste (ranked 268 p4p, 876 weight class) and Anthony Merel (ranked 38 p4p, 105 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jean Baptiste might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Born on the Bayou. 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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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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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 15 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Brady Jean Baptiste!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Merel!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Merel connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jean Baptiste. Jean Baptiste circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jean Baptiste misses with a looping right.
Merel ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jean Baptiste throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jean Baptiste throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jean Baptiste throws out a powerful jab.
Merel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Jean Baptiste to counter with a crisp jab.
Merel misses with an uppercut. Jean Baptiste saw that one coming.
Merel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Merel looks to land a right hand but Jean Baptiste moved out of range.
Jean Baptiste swings for the body but Merel moves out of range.
Merel with the counter takedown but Jean Baptiste avoids it easily.
Jean Baptiste throws a shot from downtown. Merel moves away and avoids it.
Jean Baptiste throws a body kick that misses
and Merel counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jean Baptiste has control of Merel's left arm, preventing Merel from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Merel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Merel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Merel wants to control from the top but Jean Baptiste keeps moving.
Merel preventing the sweep.
Merel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jean Baptiste works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jean Baptiste tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jean Baptiste is working hard here to advance position.
Jean Baptiste lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Merel is looking for a triangle but Jean Baptiste pushes his legs off easily.
Merel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Merel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jean Baptiste looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Jean Baptiste is trying to keep Merel in close.
Merel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jean Baptiste is keeping the position for now.
Jean Baptiste preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Merel trying to control the position from guard on top but Jean Baptiste is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Merel distracts Jean Baptiste with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Merel postures up and lands a big shot to Jean Baptiste's brow.
Jean Baptiste is pulling down on Merel's head. It's preventing any offense from Merel, at least for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Merel preventing the sweep.
Merel throws a big elbow that misses.
Jean Baptiste keeping full guard, as Merel tries to pass.
Merel landing some decent shots from guard.
Jean Baptiste controls Merel momentarily but Merel frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Merel wants to control from the top but Jean Baptiste keeps moving.
Merel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jean Baptiste is keeping the position for now.
Jean Baptiste pulls Merel in close to prevent any damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A jab from Merel does it's job there.
Merel has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Merel blocks the body kick.
Merel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jean Baptiste uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Merel.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Merel dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Merel slips under a jab.
Merel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jean Baptiste misses with a leg kick.
Merel looks to throw the jab but Jean Baptiste is out of range.
Jean Baptiste goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Merel dives in and grabs Jean Baptiste's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jean Baptiste pushes down on Merel's head and hops out.
Jean Baptiste digs a good hook to Merel's body.
Nice body punch from Merel.
Jean Baptiste takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jean Baptiste uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Merel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merel sizes up Jean Baptiste with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jean Baptiste misses with a looping left.
Jean Baptiste throws a big shot that misses.
Merel ducks under a wild hook from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste misses with a body shot.
Merel is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Anthony Merel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Jean Baptiste misses its intended target.
Jean Baptiste avoids the body shot from Merel.
Merel blocks a leg kick.
Merel closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jean Baptiste did well to prevent Merel getting side control.
Merel works his foot free and advances to mount.
Merel is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Jean Baptiste can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Merel working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Jean Baptiste takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
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!
Merel trying to control but Jean Baptiste is having none of it.
Merel has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jean Baptiste's face.
Merel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Merel is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Jean Baptiste wants to control but Merel is having none of it.
Merel working Jean Baptiste over with strikes here.
Jean Baptiste takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Jean Baptiste tries to lock up and control but Merel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jean Baptiste is in a horrible position here. Merel smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Jean Baptiste tries to hold on but Merel postures up.
Merel lands with some strikes.
The referee warns Jean Baptiste that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jean Baptiste working to try and regain half guard.
Merel fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Merel is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Jean Baptiste is surviving well by controlling Merel's body position as best he can.
Merel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jean Baptiste really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Merel is working for a guillotine from mount but Jean Baptiste frees his head quite easily.
Jean Baptiste is squirming around, avoiding Merel's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jean Baptiste tries to reverse the position but Merel maintains control.
Merel breaks from Jean Baptiste's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Merel working away from the top, dropping strikes.
It looks like Brady Jean Baptiste has been cut.
Merel scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Merel landing strikes from the mount and Jean Baptiste is in trouble!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Merel raining down shots from the mount!
Jean Baptiste is rocked!
Merel pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Oh Jean Baptiste is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jean Baptiste is desperately trying to improve his position but Merel has a good base and remains in mount.
Jean Baptiste seems to have got his legs back now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Merel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brady Jean Baptiste's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Jean Baptiste takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Merel's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jean Baptiste under the eye.
Merel misses with a hook to the body
and Jean Baptiste counters with a stiff right hand.
 It looks like Anthony Merel has been cut.
Merel just misses with a punch to the body.
Merel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Merel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circling - Merel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Merel misses with an uppercut
and Merel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Merel just misses with a punch to the body.
Jean Baptiste swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jean Baptiste.
Merel misses with a lunging right hand
and Jean Baptiste counters with a right hand to the body.
Merel swings widly with a right hand
and Jean Baptiste counters with a stiff right hand.
Merel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jean Baptiste is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jean Baptiste scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jean Baptiste lands a nice looking body kick.
Jean Baptiste throws an overhand right that lands on Merel's shoulder, as Merel tries to avoid the shot.
Merel feints the counter takedown.
Merel throws a right hand that misses
and Jean Baptiste makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jean Baptiste walks into a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Merel darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A slow jab from Merel misses its intended target.
Jean Baptiste appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Merel misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jean Baptiste counters with a nice body kick.
Merel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jean Baptiste throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Merel walks into a stiff left hand from Jean Baptiste.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Merel throws a big shot that misses.
Brady Jean Baptiste has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Merel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Jean Baptiste counter with a right hand.
Merel is rocked!
Merel swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jean Baptiste counters with a big left hand that crumples Merel! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brady Jean Baptiste!
Brady Jean Baptiste decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chip Nickel (ranked 248 p4p, 357 weight class) and James Hunt (ranked 39 p4p, 55 weight class). Nickel comes to the cage accompanied by TISM - Greg the Stop Sign. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go 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 21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chip Nickel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, James Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nickel misses with a looping right.
Nickel with a hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nickel darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hunt slips under a jab.
Nickel throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hunt throws a low kick but Nickel moves out of range easily.
Nickel feints and then cracks Hunt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hunt down.
Nickel defending well as Hunt loads up on a big left hand.
Hunt has managed to clinch.
Hunt misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt working aggressively here.
Hunt has a couple of punches blocked by Nickel.
Nickel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nickel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hunt throws a sloppy head kick
and Nickel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big right from Hunt misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Hunt misses
and Nickel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hunt lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nickel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nickel lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hunt gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nickel slips under a jab from Hunt.
Hunt doesn't manage to clinch there - Nickel circles away.
A head kick misses from Nickel.
Hunt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hunt misses with a wild body shot.
Hunt tries to clinch up but Nickel circles away and keeps his distance.
Nickel cracks Hunt with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nickel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nickel throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nickel takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nickel is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nickel lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt moves out of range of the leg kick from Nickel.
Nickel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
Hunt throws a right hand that misses
and Nickel counters with a head kick. That will keep Hunt thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Hunt moves in looking to clinch but Nickel pushes him off.
Hunt closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nickel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hunt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nickel to score with a decent uppercut.
Nickel scores with a jab. Hunt acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nickel lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hunt will feel that in the morning.
Nickel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nickel lands with a right hand.
A big right from Nickel misses.
Nickel just misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nickel lands with a cross.
Nickel moves away from the strike by Hunt.
Hunt throws a poor cross that misses
and Nickel counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hunt blocks a head kick by Nickel.
Hunt is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nickel moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hunt lands the left hand.
Nickel moves away from the strike by Hunt.
Nickel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hunt misses with a leg kick
and Nickel makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nickel lands a jab to the nose.
Hunt takes a swing at Nickel's ribcage but misses.
Nickel misses with an uppercut.
Hunt thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nickel lands a leg kick that knocks Hunt off balance momentarily.
Nickel thuds his right hand into Hunt's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nickel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nickel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hunt misses with an uppercut.
Nickel appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nickel scores with a nice head shot.
Nickel misses with a wild body shot.
Nickel lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nickel misses with a low kick.
Nickel lands a jab to the nose.
Nickel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nickel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hunt throws out the jab.
Nickel misses with a looping left.
Nice jab there from Nickel.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chip Nickel dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Good exchange - Nickel coming out on top.
Chip Nickel is winning the standup battle so far.
Hunt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nickel.
Chip Nickel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nickel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice defenses there by Hunt.
Hunt bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nickel's head backwards.
Nickel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hunt can do to turn this around?
Hunt gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nickel tries a body shot but Hunt blocks it.
Nickel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hunt.
Nickel tries to throw a body punch but Hunt avoids it by throwing Nickel back against the cage.
Nickel tries to break free but Hunt pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hunt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nickel. Nickel obviously looking to wear him down.
Hunt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nickel.
Hunt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nickel.
Nickel sets himself, and Hunt steps forward looking for the clinch! Nickel avoids it this time.
Nickel tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hunt is able to avoid easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Nickel misses.
Hunt tries a quick counter leg kick but Nickel is wise to it.
Hunt defending well as Nickel loads up on a big left hand.
A lazy left from Nickel finds it's target.
Hunt throws a solid leg kick but Nickel takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hunt.
Nickel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hunt doesn't seem bothered though.
Hunt tries to move into range but Nickel moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hunt tries a head kick but it misses.
Hunt attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hunt misses with an uppercut.
Nickel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nickel slips a jab from Hunt.
Nickel scores with a body shot.
Nickel throws a big shot that misses.
Hunt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nickel.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt wants to slow Nickel down by chopping away at his legs.
Nickel's corner calls for a 1-2. Nickel obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nickel throws a body punch but Hunt moves out of range.
Hunt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hunt misses with an uppercut
and Nickel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Nickel misses the target.
Nickel backing away here, and Hunt unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hunt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hunt takes one to the chin there.
Nickel connects with a body shot that sends Hunt's belly button to the back.
Hunt is looking to slow Nickel down with leg kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt misses with a lunging right hand
and Nickel counters with a nice uppercut.
Hunt is looking to slow Nickel down with leg kicks.
Nickel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Nickel.
Nickel misses with a body shot.
Nickel throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hunt lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nickel has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nickel and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nickel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hunt crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Nickel - the referee stops the clock and Hunt gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Nickel. Hunt manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nickel lands a leg kick that knocks Hunt off balance momentarily.
Good leg kick by Nickel.
Nickel throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nickel swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Hunt to counter with a crisp jab.
Hunt throws a looping overhand right but Nickel ducks down to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hunt.
Nickel slips a jab from Hunt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nickel clobbers Hunt with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nickel takes a swing at Hunt's ribcage but misses.
Nickel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hunt.
Hunt is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nickel with a body shot.
Hunt walks into a stiff left hand from Nickel.
A telegraphed right hand from Hunt misses the target.
Nickel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nickel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hunt tries a low kick but Nickel avoids it.
Hunt fails to land with a series of punches.
Hunt takes a swing at Nickel's ribcage but misses.
Hunt throws out a leg kick but Nickel moves out of range and Hunt only half commits.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chip Nickel dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Hunt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nickel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nickel moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A jab from Nickel finds it's way through Hunt's defenses.
Hunt takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hunt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nickel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nickel throws a leg kick which misses Hunt's front leg but catches the back leg as Hunt tries to avoid it.
Hunt slips under a jab from Nickel.
Nickel tests Hunt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nickel digs a good body shot into Hunt's ribs.
Hunt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A low kick from Nickel is predictable there
and Hunt counters with a big head kick but Nickel shrugs it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nickel lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt cracks Nickel with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Nickel. That snapped Hunt's head back.
Nickel scores with a push kick.
Nickel throws a looping overhand right but Hunt ducks down to avoid it.
Hunt shapes to counter with a head kick.
Nickel lands a high kick!
Hunt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hunt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hunt avoids the body shot from Nickel.
Nickel checks a low kick from Hunt.
Nickel throws a body shot but no joy.
Nickel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hunt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nickel throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nickel.
Nickel keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nickel walks into a straight right hand from Hunt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nickel avoids the head kick by Hunt.
Hunt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nickel scores with a spinning back kick!
Nickel with a nice calf kick.
Hunt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nickel.
Hunt has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Nickel.
Hunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nickel moves away.
Nickel misses with a right hand
and Hunt counters with a nice uppercut.
Hunt throws the left hand but Nickel avoids the punch easily.
Nickel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A slow jab from Nickel misses its intended target.
Chip Nickel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nickel misses with a shot to the body
and Hunt counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A shot in the inside from Nickel.
Hunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunt is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hunt misses with a hook from the clinch.
James Hunt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hunt trying to stall but Nickel improves his position.
Hunt is trying to break the clinch but Nickel is controlling him.
Hunt scores with a shoulder strike.
Hunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nickel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nickel bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nickel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nickel throws a hook to the side of Hunt's head but Hunt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nickel lands with a nice combination. Hunt backs away looking to recover.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt drops his hands momentarily and Nickel takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nickel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hunt swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nickel counters with a straight right hand.
Hunt throws a chopping leg kick but Nickel manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hunt slips under a jab from Nickel.
Nickel lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hunt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nickel was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunt.
Hunt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nickel cracks Hunt with an open hand slap.
Nickel throws a looping overhand right but Hunt ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Hunt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hunt swings widly with a right hand
and Nickel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nickel lands a jab to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chip Nickel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nickel, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chip Nickel!
Chip Nickel thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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pop
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