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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yamaoka Yukinobu (ranked 3060 p4p, 1976 weight class) and Gervais Lavigne (ranked 292 p4p, 192 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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Excellent boxer
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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 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yamaoka Yukinobu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gervais Lavigne!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lavigne is looking to clinch.
Lavigne has a takedown stuffed.
Lavigne avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lavigne looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yukinobu is fending him off so far but Lavigne persists. Nope, Yukinobu circles away and we're back to standing.
Yukinobu misses with a hook. Lavigne ducked under it nicely.
Lavigne fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lavigne changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Yukinobu tries to avoid it but Lavigne manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Yukinobu to the ground. Yukinobu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Yamaoka Yukinobu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gervais Lavigne.
Yukinobu shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Lavigne wants to improve his position but Yukinobu is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yukinobu prevents Lavigne from standing back up.
Yukinobu not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yukinobu takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Yukinobu controlling the pace.
Yukinobu lands strikes from half guard.
Lavigne is looking for a sweep. Yukinobu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lavigne has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Yukinobu lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Yukinobu is taking a breather. Lavigne 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yukinobu winds up and cracks Lavigne with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Yukinobu 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.
Lavigne is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yukinobu not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yukinobu seems to be looking for submissions.
Lavigne tries to get to full guard but Yukinobu has control of the leg.
Yukinobu thows a huge punch but Lavigne dodges it nicely.
Lavigne is looking to escape.
Lavigne manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yukinobu content to stall in guard here.
Yukinobu is in close to Lavigne's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Yukinobu trying to control but Lavigne is working from the bottom.
Yukinobu cracks Lavigne with a solid left hand.
Lavigne is trying to keep Yukinobu in close.
Lavigne is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Yukinobu with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Yukinobu is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Yukinobu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lavigne controls Yukinobu momentarily but Yukinobu frees himself.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lavigne connects with a body shot that sends Yukinobu's belly button to the back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lavigne on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Yukinobu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lavigne.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yukinobu. Lavigne does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yamaoka Yukinobu dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nice body kick from Yukinobu.
Gervais Lavigne is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lavigne throws a head kick but Yukinobu moves out of range.
Yukinobu sizes up Lavigne with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Yukinobu lands a nice looking body kick.
Lavigne shoots in for a takedown but Yukinobu shows good takedown defense.
Yukinobu misses with a straight right.
Yukinobu feints and as Lavigne raises his hands in defense, Yukinobu changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Yukinobu trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Lavigne manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Lavigne avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lavigne seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lavigne tries to free his leg and advance position but Yukinobu is retaining full guard.
Lavigne prevents Yukinobu from getting back to his feet.
Yukinobu looking to control.
Yukinobu has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Lavigne off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Yukinobu misses with a body shot.
Yukinobu misses with a body shot.
Lavigne drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Yukinobu defends it well.
Yukinobu misses with a body kick.
Yukinobu looks to land a combination. Lavigne sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Lavigne wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lavigne shoots for a takedown but Yukinobu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Yukinobu fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lavigne avoids it really well and circles away.
Lavigne takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lavigne tries a head kick but it misses.
Lavigne tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yukinobu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lavigne somewhat.
Yamaoka Yukinobu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gervais Lavigne.
Yukinobu misses with a kick to the body.
Yukinobu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lavigne. Lavigne circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yukinobu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lavigne shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Yukinobu sprawls well. Yukinobu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lavigne gets slowly back to his feet.
Yukinobu appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lavigne has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Yukinobu throws a head kick that Lavigne semi-blocks.
Lavigne shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Yukinobu but Yukinobu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Yukinobu scores with a shot to the body.
Yukinobu lands a nice shot that snaps Lavigne's head back.
Lavigne tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Yukinobu defends well and Lavigne ends up having to push Yukinobu into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lavigne misses with a body kick.
Yukinobu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A lazy left from Yukinobu finds it's target.
Lavigne has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Yukinobu finds it's way round the side to connect with Lavigne's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lavigne looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lavigne takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yukinobu tries a head kick but it misses.
Lavigne avoids the head kick by Yukinobu.
Yukinobu slaps away a takedown attempt from Lavigne, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Yukinobu swings widly with a right hand
and Lavigne counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lavigne steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Yukinobu. That one must have hurt.
Yukinobu thuds his shin into the meat of Lavigne's side.
Yukinobu throws a head kick but Lavigne moves out of range.
Yukinobu delivers a nice body kick.
Yukinobu feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yukinobu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yukinobu trying to control but Lavigne is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yamaoka Yukinobu dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Yukinobu jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lavigne takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Lavigne is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lavigne changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Yukinobu tries to avoid it but Lavigne manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Yukinobu to the ground. Yukinobu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Yamaoka Yukinobu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lavigne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lavigne clinches up with Yukinobu and pushes him back against the cage.
Yukinobu wants to get back to striking at distance but Lavigne won't allow it.
Yukinobu can't get the takedown.
Yukinobu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavigne fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lavigne fails with a takedown attempt.
Lavigne blocks the body kick.
Lavigne is looking for the big counter here.
Yukinobu shoots in and gets a takedown into Lavigne's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yukinobu trying to control but Lavigne is working from the bottom.
Yukinobu tries to free his leg and advance position but Lavigne is retaining full guard.
Yukinobu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lavigne wants to sweep here but Yukinobu controlling him for the moment.
Yukinobu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lavigne wants to sweep but no luck.
Lavigne trying to control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Yukinobu won't allow Lavigne to sweep him here.
Yamaoka Yukinobu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two 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.
Yukinobu lands a couple of elbows.
Yukinobu sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Yukinobu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lavigne swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yukinobu wants to control from the top but Lavigne keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Yukinobu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lavigne looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lavigne takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Yukinobu misses with a low kick.
Lavigne tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Yukinobu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lavigne misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Yamaoka Yukinobu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gervais Lavigne.
Nice straight punches there by Yukinobu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yukinobu.
Yukinobu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lavigne has a takedown stuffed.
Yukinobu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A combination from Yukinobu does no damage.
Yukinobu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lavigne can do to turn this around?
Lavigne looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yukinobu is fending him off so far but Lavigne persists. Nope, Yukinobu circles away and we're back to standing.
Yukinobu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yukinobu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lavigne tries to clinch up.
A jab from Yukinobu misses.
Yukinobu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yukinobu half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yukinobu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lavigne is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Yukinobu.
Lavigne moves in looking to clinch but Yukinobu pushes him off.
Lavigne is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yukinobu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Yukinobu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lavigne shoots in for a double leg but Yukinobu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lavigne closes this distance looking for a takedown but Yukinobu circles away.
Lavigne takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A lazy left from Yukinobu finds it's target.
Yukinobu throws a jab when Lavigne was well out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yukinobu misses the shot to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yukinobu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lavigne shoots in for a takedown but Yukinobu shows good takedown defense.
Gervais Lavigne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lavigne is defended easily by Yukinobu.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yamaoka Yukinobu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Yukinobu, 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 Don Winkell 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... Yamaoka Yukinobu!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between New Breed One (ranked 2174 p4p, 2219 weight class) and Emiliano Blackburn (ranked 212 p4p, 218 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that New Breed One has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily New Breed One seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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 25 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, New Breed One!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Emiliano Blackburn!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
One blocks the body kick.
One doesn't manage to clinch there - Blackburn circles away.
One closes the distance and clinches up with Blackburn, looking for a takedown. One pushes Blackburn against the cage but Blackburn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Blackburn gets caught napping as One dives in and scores a takedown. Blackburn manages to retain guard.
One lands a couple of digs.
Blackburn kicks One off and gets to his feet.
One darts in and clinches Blackburn up against the cage.
One has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Blackburn avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Blackburn wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
One connects with a knee to the head.
One blocks a body shot from Blackburn.
This has been an exciting period of action!
One tries to pull guard but Blackburn forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for New Breed One. That's going to take a lot out of him.
One goes for a takedown attempt but Blackburn pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
One shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Blackburn but Blackburn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
One blocks a head kick by Blackburn.
One shoots for a double leg takedown but Blackburn sprawls well. He's pushed One's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
One fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackburn throws a leg kick but One checks it.
Blackburn keeps the fight on the outside.
Blackburn throws a hook to the side of One's head but One sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
One shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
One scoring with strikes to the body and head.
One wants to work for an arm triangle but Blackburn is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
One seems to be looking for submissions.
One thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
One throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Blackburn taking some punishment here, with One in his half guard.
One thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
One throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Blackburn is trying to stand up here but One is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blackburn is not content to let One control the position.
One looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
One passes to full mount!
One is landing with some decent strikes but Blackburn is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by One there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
One trying to control but he's not successful this time.
One is working for a guillotine from mount but Blackburn frees his head quite easily.
Blackburn is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
One throwing strikes here but Blackburn is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
One controlling the position easily from mount.
One thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
One trying to control but Blackburn is having none of it.
One jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Blackburn is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Blackburn and One has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
One wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Blackburn, who protects the arm well.
One landing a few strikes.
One tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
New Breed One dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Blackburn gets a clinch.
One jumps guard but Blackburn stands there with One around his waist. One gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
One goes for a takedown in the clinch but Blackburn prevents it.
Blackburn misses with a short punch on the inside.
One blocking some punches.
Blackburn stops a takedown attempt from One.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for New Breed One. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blackburn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of One backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
One blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blackburn stops a takedown attempt from One.
One tries to score a body lock takedown but Blackburn shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
One misses with a knee strike.
One misses with a knee to the head.
Blackburn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
One has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Blackburn avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Blackburn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Blackburn misses with a body shot.
One looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Blackburn!
Blackburn takes a swing at One's ribcage but misses.
Blackburn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Blackburn throws a low kick but One avoids it.
One bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
One is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Blackburn knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
One is looking to take a break and control but Blackburn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
One tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
One is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Blackburn looks calm but he's in trouble here. One gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Blackburn is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! One lets go of the hold and Blackburn can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). New Breed One!
A very excited looking New Breed One made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Gustafsson (ranked 878 p4p, 1194 weight class) and Chozen Gracie (ranked 122 p4p, 162 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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7 - 4 - 1 |
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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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Oscar Gustafsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chozen Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gustafsson lands a high kick!
Gustafsson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gracie doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice sprawl there from Gustafsson as Gracie shoots in.
Gracie has a takedown stuffed.
Gustafsson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gracie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gustafsson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Gracie misses with an uppercut
and Gustafsson counters with a series of strikes. Gracie will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
and Gustafsson counters with a good low kick that Gracie was not able to check.
Oscar Gustafsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chozen Gracie.
Gustafsson stuffs the takedown.
It looked like Gustafsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gustafsson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rasmus's Fun House in the buildup to the fight.
Gustafsson connects with a body shot that sends Gracie's belly button to the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Gustafsson counter with a right hand.
Gracie 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.
Gracie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gustafsson avoids it really well and circles away.
Gustafsson is looking for a counter combo.
Gustafsson scores with a jab. Gracie acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gustafsson throws a combination. Gracie tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Gracie takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
An inside leg kick lands from Gustafsson.
Gracie takes one to the side of the head.
Chozen Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gustafsson tests Gracie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gracie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gustafsson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gracie somewhat.
Gracie shoots and misses
and Gustafsson counters with a head kick.
Gustafsson lands with a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gustafsson lands a lovely overhand right.
Gustafsson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gustafsson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gustafsson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gracie throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gustafsson counters with a leg kick.
Gracie misses with a takedown
and Gustafsson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gracie thinking.
Gracie looks winded!
A nice leg kick lands there from Gustafsson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson stuffs the takedown attempt from Gracie. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Gracie takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gracie looks for a takedown but Gustafsson sprawls well.
An attempted straight right counter from Gustafsson misses the target.
Gracie walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gracie has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gustafsson.
Gracie misses with a wild combination.
Gustafsson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gracie shoots in but Gustafsson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gustafsson throws a big counter combination but Gracie scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gustafsson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gustafsson as he avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gracie dives in and grabs Gustafsson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gustafsson pushes down on Gracie's head and hops out.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up with Gustafsson, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes Gustafsson against the cage but Gustafsson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
It looked like Gustafsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
No luck for Gracie with that takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Gustafsson as Gracie shoots in.
Gustafsson thumps Gracie with a low kick.
Gustafsson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gustafsson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gustafsson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gracie at a distance.
Gustafsson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gracie.
Gustafsson connects with the punch.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown. Gustafsson tries to sprawl out of it but Gracie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gustafsson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gustafsson throws a good cross that connects.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson lands with a nice body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A cross from Gustafsson lands.
Gracie bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gustafsson is looking for a sweep.
Gustafsson is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gracie trying to control the position but Gustafsson is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Gustafsson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gustafsson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
and Gustafsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gustafsson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gracie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jab by Gustafsson.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gustafsson as he jumps to the side.
Oscar Gustafsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chozen Gracie.
Gustafsson lands a nice shot that snaps Gracie's head back.
 Gracie is rocked!
Gracie with a poor takedown
and Gustafsson counters with a right hand to the body.
Gracie is still on wobbly legs! Can Gustafsson finish him?
Gracie has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson thumps Gracie with a low kick.
Gustafsson lands with a right and another and another! Gracie is in big trouble! Gustafsson lands again and this time it's lights out for Gracie! A quality knockout there for Gustafsson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Oscar Gustafsson!
Oscar Gustafsson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Manny Johnson (ranked 618 p4p, 699 weight class) and Bill Brown (ranked 91 p4p, 105 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by On The Run . 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Manny Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bill Brown!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Johnson finds it's way round the side to connect with Brown's head.
Johnson throws a lazy head kick
and Brown counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Johnson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Brown uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
Brown looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Johnson cracks Brown with a good jab.
Johnson misses the jab.
Johnson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Far-Q Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Brown slips the punch.
Johnson with a hook.
Johnson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Brown checks it well.
Brown looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson misses with a hook.
Brown doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Brown throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson is looking to counter punch.
Johnson scores with the left hand. Brown knows he should have avoided that one.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brown throws a big counter head kick but Johnson avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson lands a nice hook to Brown's body. Brown takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Brown appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Johnson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brown is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Johnson with a body shot.
A big right from Johnson misses.
Brown looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Johnson throws a hook but Brown avoids it easily.
Johnson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brown defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Brown swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That kick from Johnson tenderised Brown's leg. Brown is trying to keep his angry face on.
Johnson throws a low kick, looking for Brown's leg but Brown calmly moves out of range.
It seemed like Brown was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from Johnson misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown punishes Johnson's body with a nice straight punch.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Brown looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Brown let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Johnson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Brown.
Johnson's corner calls for a 1-2. Johnson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
Brown slips a straight right by Johnson.
A little jabbing left from Brown on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Johnson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Johnson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Johnson lands a glancing blow to the side of Brown's head.
Brown takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Johnson.
 It looks like Manny Johnson has been cut.
Johnson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Brown looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Johnson moves out of range as Brown strikes.
Brown slips under a jab from Johnson.
Manny Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brown moves away.
Johnson throws a leg kick
and Brown counters with a stiff right hand.
Brown takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Johnson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Brown. That did some damage!
Brown avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Brown looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands a jab to the nose.
Johnson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Good standup being displayed there by Johnson as he connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Brown pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Johnson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Brown has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Brown moves out of range easily.
Brown gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Johnson throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Brown counter with a right hand.
Brown gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Brown takes a kick to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Manny Johnson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Johnson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Johnson scores with a jab to the head.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Brown let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Johnson misses with a right hand
letting Brown counter with a right hand.
Johnson throws the left hand but Brown avoids the punch easily.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick
and Brown counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brown can do to turn this around?
Brown takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson misses with a shot to the body
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson tried to score with a low kick but Brown checks it.
Brown displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Brown's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Brown checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Brown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Brown defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Johnson throws an off balance right hand
and Brown counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brown avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson misses with a leg kick.
Brown thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Johnson misses with a hook.
Brown replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Johnson blocks it well.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
A punch combination from Brown misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Johnson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Johnson throws a hook but Brown blocks it.
Brown throws a front kick aimed at Johnson's knee but Johnson avoids it well.
Johnson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Johnson lands with a straight right. Brown didn't see that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson scores with a shot to the body.
Johnson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Brown displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
It seemed like Brown was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Brown steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Brown looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Brown misses its intended target.
Johnson scores with the left hand. Brown knows he should have avoided that one.
Johnson connects with a solid leg kick.
Johnson misses with a hook. Brown ducked under it nicely.
Johnson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brown momentarily.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Brown ducks down to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Johnson.
Johnson throws a low kick, looking for Brown's leg but Brown calmly moves out of range.
Johnson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A big left from Johnson misses.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Brown is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a low kick, looking for Brown's leg but Brown calmly moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Brown's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Johnson throws a push kick but Brown slaps the foot to one side.
Johnson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Manny Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Brown.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Johnson 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 Brown has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Brown and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Brown throws out a counter right but Johnson avoids it with no problem.
Johnson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Brown misses.
Brown takes one to the chin there.
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 Johnson misses the target.
Brown looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Brown has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Brown staying out of range there.
Brown looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Johnson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Brown! But no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Johnson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Manny Johnson'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. This is the final round!
Johnson connects with a nice looking jab.
A big right from Johnson misses.
Brown thinks about the counter body kick.
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Brown moves away and avoids it.
Brown swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brown takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Johnson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Brown now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Johnson scores with a nice head shot.
Brown connects with a nice looking jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson connects with the punch.
Johnson lands with a cross.
Nice shot lands for Johnson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Johnson. That's going to slow Brown down.
Johnson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Brown.
Brown misses with a two punch combination.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Brown might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Johnson has got the better of the exchanges.
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Johnson's corner calls for a 1-2. Johnson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brown circles away quickly and effectively.
Brown checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
It seemed like Brown was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Johnson cracks Brown with a good jab.
Brown takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brown tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Manny Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Brown misses.
A little feinted left hand from Johnson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johnson misses with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch lands to the side of Brown 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Johnson throws a leg kick
and Brown counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Brown's head but Brown sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Brown on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Johnson throws a leg kick
and Brown counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Brown's shoulder, as Brown tries to avoid the shot.
Brown throws a counter combo.
A head kick misses from Brown.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Brown's head but Brown sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brown looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Johnson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Johnson lands with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Johnson finds it's way through Brown's defenses.
Donk. Johnson catches Brown right on the button with a cross.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Brown slips the punch.
Brown throws a fast counter high kick but Johnson manages to duck under it in time.
Brown slips a jab from Johnson.
Brown gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Johnson.
Brown steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Brown is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Johnson with a body shot.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bill Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brown takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Brown misses.
Brown takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to score with a low kick but Brown moves his leg out of the way.
Brown looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Brown takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A jab lands there for Johnson.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brown throws a counter combo.
Johnson tries to land a front kick but Brown steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jab from Johnson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Johnson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Brown checks a leg kick.
Johnson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Johnson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Johnson!
A relieved looking Manny Johnson 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chronian Dispatch Regulator (ranked 306 p4p, 282 weight class) and Gothic Line (ranked 47 p4p, 43 weight class). Dispatch Regulator comes to the cage accompanied by A Doon Hicky. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chronian Dispatch Regulator!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gothic Line!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dispatch Regulator throws a low kick, looking for Line's leg but Line calmly moves out of range.
Line defending well as Dispatch Regulator loads up on a big left hand.
Dispatch Regulator connects with a right hand. Line shakes it off.
Line lands a jab to the nose.
Good standup being displayed there by Dispatch Regulator as he connects with a hook.
Line closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A telegraphed right hand from Line misses the target.
Dispatch Regulator scores with a crisp jab that stopped Line in his tracks.
Line misses with a body kick.
Dispatch Regulator defending well as Line loads up on a big left hand.
Line tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dispatch Regulator was well out of range. Poor timing from Line.
Dispatch Regulator fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Line looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dispatch Regulator throws a right hand that Line ducks under and follows up with a left that Line also avoids with ease.
Dispatch Regulator with a hook.
Line stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Line is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dispatch Regulator, as that shot connected.
Dispatch Regulator ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dispatch Regulator is looking to score with low kicks.
Line moves out of range as Dispatch Regulator strikes.
Line rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dispatch Regulator counters with a stiff right hand.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Dispatch Regulator. Line shrugs it off though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dispatch Regulator misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dispatch Regulator connects with the punch.
Line throws a hook but Dispatch Regulator avoids it easily.
Dispatch Regulator tried to score with a low kick but Line checks it.
Line is trying to counter with his kicks.
Gothic Line seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Line throws a shot from downtown. Dispatch Regulator moves away and avoids it.
Dispatch Regulator throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Line misses with a body kick.
A quick step to the side and Dispatch Regulator tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dispatch Regulator scores with a spinning back kick!
Line misses with a body kick.
Dispatch Regulator throws a leg kick that is checked
and Line counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Dispatch Regulator is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Good exchange - Dispatch Regulator coming out on top.
A slow jab from Dispatch Regulator misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dispatch Regulator misses the jab.
Dispatch Regulator doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dispatch Regulator with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Line blocks a jab.
Dispatch Regulator throws the kick towards the body but Line avoids it.
It seemed like Line was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Line.
Line scores with a sloppy right hand. Dispatch Regulator should have avoided that one.
It looks like Chronian Dispatch Regulator has been cut.
Dispatch Regulator throws a head kick that misses.
Line looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dispatch Regulator has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Line finds it's way round the side to connect with Dispatch Regulator's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Dispatch Regulator misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Line! But no joy.
Dispatch Regulator throws an overhand right that lands on Line's shoulder, as Line tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dispatch Regulator defending well as Line loads up on a big left hand.
As Line tries to get set, Dispatch Regulator tries to push him back and clinch up but Line manages to avoid the attempt.
A shot to the body from Dispatch Regulator misses
and Line counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Line throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dispatch Regulator looks to land a body kick but Line moved away.
Line scores with a body shot.
Dispatch Regulator is breathing heavily.
Line jabs at Dispatch Regulator's body.
Line scores with a jab to the body.
Line lands with a shot to the body.
Line drops Dispatch Regulator with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Dispatch Regulator looks back up at him and smiles so Line waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
 Dispatch Regulator is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Line cracks Dispatch Regulator with a left hook right on the temple and Dispatch Regulator goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Line lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Dispatch Regulator is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gothic Line!
Our winner, Gothic Line, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mauro Okongwu (ranked 219 p4p, 295 weight class) and Kjetil Olsen (ranked 32 p4p, 45 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Okongwu might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Show Stop - REASON. Olsen has chosen Liberty by LXST CXNTURY as his entrance music. Mauro Okongwu could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kjetil Olsen's chin.
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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 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mauro Okongwu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kjetil Olsen!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okongwu misses with a hook. Olsen ducked under it nicely.
Olsen lands a leg kick that knocks Okongwu off balance momentarily.
Olsen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Okongwu is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Okongwu misses its target.
Olsen throws a hook but Okongwu blocks it.
Olsen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Olsen lands a big head kick that sends Okongwu tumbling to the mat! Olsen takes a step backwards and waves Okongwu back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Okongwu is rocked!
It looks like Mauro Okongwu has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Olsen measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Okongwu! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Kjetil Olsen!
A relieved looking Kjetil Olsen 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Panda Aorigele (ranked 107 p4p, 156 weight class) and Barron White (ranked 15 p4p, 25 weight class). Aorigele kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Mama Said Knock You Out. 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Panda Aorigele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Barron White!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White just misses with a punch to the body.
White keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
White keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Aorigele there.
White throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aorigele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but White moves away.
No joy there for Aorigele, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
White takes one on the chin but seems OK.
White avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aorigele darts in trying to clinch
and White counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Aorigele!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aorigele controlling the position for now.
Aorigele wants to improve his position but White is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aorigele is trying to stand back up but White is controlling him
Aorigele controlling the position well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Aorigele manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Aorigele controlling White's posture.
Aorigele kicks White off and gets to his feet.
No joy there for White, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Aorigele fails with an attempt to clinch.
White throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Aorigele fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aorigele stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aorigele throws a combination. White tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Aorigele is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
White looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Aorigele just misses with a punch to the body.
Aorigele doesn't manage to clinch there - White circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from White misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
White swinging wildly here.
Nice body punch from Aorigele.
Aorigele lands a body shot.
Oooooh!!! Aorigele has knocked White down with a huge combo! Aorigele steps away and waves a wobbly White back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
 It looks like Barron White has been cut.
Aorigele looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Aorigele tries to clinch but White moves out of range.
White is looking for the big counter here.
Aorigele misses the shot to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from White misses.
Aorigele moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Aorigele avoids the body shot from White.
White waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aorigele.
Aorigele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice side step and White releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
White connects with a crisp jab.
Aorigele works the jab nicely.
Aorigele is looking to wear down White with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
White tries to keep at a distance but Aorigele has taken the fight into the clinch.
White lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Aorigele misses with a punch to the body.
Aorigele lands a right hand.
White can't find room to land a body shot as Aorigele controls the action.
Aorigele lands a shoulder strike.
White lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aorigele backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White breaks the clinch.
Aorigele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but White was well out of range. Poor timing from Aorigele.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aorigele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from White.
White drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Aorigele clinches.
Aorigele misses with a body punch.
Aorigele tried to land a shot to the body but connects with White's elbow.
Aorigele content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Aorigele misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aorigele tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
White breaks from the clinch.
Aorigele lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aorigele. White does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aorigele showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from White.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aorigele slips under a jab from White.
Aorigele tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. White manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
White takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Panda Aorigele dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Barron White's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Aorigele avoids the body shot from White.
Aorigele throws a body shot but no joy.
Aorigele misses with an uppercut.
Aorigele throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice side step and White releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Aorigele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but White manages to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from White misses.
White uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aorigele.
Aorigele fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aorigele throws a predictable looking body shot
letting White counter with a right hand.
It looks like Panda Aorigele has been cut.
White misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aorigele.
White throws a hook to the side of Aorigele's head but Aorigele sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aorigele bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Aorigele tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aorigele takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A telegraphed right hand from Aorigele misses the target.
A little jabbing left from White on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Aorigele misses the body punch
and White counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aorigele is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that White can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
White jabs Aorigele to the body, keeping him at a distance.
White blocks a jab.
Aorigele misses with a body punch
and White counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Aorigele misses the target.
Panda Aorigele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aorigele avoids the body shot from White.
Aorigele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aorigele darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
White ducks right into an uppercut from Aorigele.
White looks to score with a jab to the body but Aorigele is just out of range.
Aorigele walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
White lands a nice looking body shot.
Aorigele cracks White with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aorigele moves in looking to clinch but White pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aorigele slips a straight right by White.
Panda Aorigele is winning the standup battle so far.
Aorigele throws an uppercut from half a mile away. White sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Aorigele misses the target.
White throws out a counter right but Aorigele avoids it with no problem.
Aorigele looks to score with a jab to the body but White is just out of range.
It seemed like White was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
White throws a shot from downtown. Aorigele moves away and avoids it.
White throws a right and a left that both miss.
Aorigele misses with the combination.
Aorigele uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from White.
Aorigele throws a big counter combination but White scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Aorigele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aorigele is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Aorigele misses with a telegraphed body shot
and White counters with a lovely straight right hand!
White throws a body punch but Aorigele moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White takes a swing at Aorigele's ribcage but misses.
White cracks Aorigele with an uppercut from hell and Aorigele crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of White's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Aorigele wants to sweep but no luck.
Aorigele wants to hit a sweep here but White passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Aorigele there!
White prevents Aorigele from getting the reversal.
Aorigele is trying to stand.
Aorigele really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aorigele wants to hold on but White pushes him away.
White is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Aorigele gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White lands a nice shot to the body.
White manages to break the clinch.
Aorigele takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Aorigele steps to the side to avoid the strikes from White.
A jab lands there for Aorigele.
Aorigele lands with a good body shot.
Aorigele just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from White misses.
Aorigele went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Aorigele is looking to clinch but White is avoiding it.
Aorigele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but White moves away.
A nice side step and White releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
White loads up on a big right hand but Aorigele slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aorigele. White does a little dance to reset his feet.
White now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
White misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aorigele.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barron White showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Aorigele throws a body shot but no joy.
Aorigele swings for the body but White moves out of range.
White throws a looping overhand right but Aorigele ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Aorigele darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A big right from Aorigele misses.
Aorigele avoids the body shot from White.
White looks to land a left hand but Aorigele moved out of range nicely.
White connects with a crisp jab.
Aorigele ducks straight into an uppercut from White and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Aorigele manages to regain guard straight away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aorigele pulls White in close to prevent any damage.
Aorigele wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aorigele working a defensive guard but White passes into half guard.
Aorigele is looking for a sweep. White is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aorigele is looking to get back to full guard here but White has managed to pass to side control instead.
Aorigele is trying to improve his position.
Barron White has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aorigele is looking to work his way out of this bad position but White is controlling him well.
Aorigele tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
White with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
White stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aorigele ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Aorigele swings for the body but White moves out of range.
Aorigele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
White circles away from the clinch attempt
and White counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A punch combination from Aorigele misses.
Aorigele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
White throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
White takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
White looks to land a left hand but Aorigele moved out of range nicely.
Aorigele defending well as White loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aorigele.
Aorigele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from White.
White appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Aorigele throws a body punch but White moves out of range.
White swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
White scores with a jab. Aorigele acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
White just misses with a punch to the body.
White swats away the attempt to clinch by Aorigele.
Aorigele moves into the clinch successfully.
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!
Good body shot from Aorigele.
Aorigele tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aorigele lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Aorigele scores with an uppercut up the middle.
White breaks from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barron White comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think White 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barron White!
Barron White seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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FIGHT
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