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C162: Veainu vs Finlayson III PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jason Stackhouse (ranked 1572 p4p, 1466 weight class) and Sunshine Okafor (ranked 207 p4p, 193 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Stackhouse might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to True Blood. Okafor has chosen Bliss as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Great elbows
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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 29 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Stackhouse !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sunshine Okafor!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shirou Masuda and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okafor slips under a jab from Stackhouse .
A decent looking cross lands there for Okafor.
Stackhouse misses with a looping left.
Stackhouse throws a body kick that misses
and Okafor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Okafor takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jason Stackhouse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stackhouse throws an overhand right that lands on Okafor's shoulder, as Okafor tries to avoid the shot.
A low kick from Stackhouse is predictable there
letting Okafor counter with a right hand.
Okafor dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stackhouse . That did some damage!
Okafor digs a good hook to Stackhouse 's body.
Okafor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stackhouse throws out the jab.
Stackhouse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Stackhouse throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice shot lands for Okafor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stackhouse throws a head kick but Okafor moves out of range.
Stackhouse throws a hook but Okafor blocks it.
Okafor with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Okafor lands a nice looking body shot.
Stackhouse throws a looping overhand right but Okafor ducks down to avoid it.
Stackhouse throws a poor cross that misses
and Okafor counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stackhouse misses the shot to the body.
Okafor lands with a cross.
Stackhouse throws out a loose jab but Okafor uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Okafor! But no joy.
Okafor darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Stackhouse throws a series of punches but Okafor avoids them all with ease.
Stackhouse throws a sloppy body shot
and Stackhouse takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Okafor lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A head kick from Stackhouse lands but Okafor takes it in his stride.
 It looks like Sunshine Okafor has been cut.
Okafor is looking to slow Stackhouse down with leg kicks.
Stackhouse fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Okafor checks it well.
Stackhouse throws a low kick but Okafor moves out of range easily.
Okafor lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okafor blocks a head kick by Stackhouse .
Stackhouse tries to keep at a distance but Okafor has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Okafor - that landed with a thud.
Okafor digs a right hand into Stackhouse 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stackhouse 's gas tank.
Stackhouse taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okafor scores with a nice hook to the head.
Okafor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stackhouse tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Okafor's elbow.
Okafor lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Okafor.
Okafor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stackhouse taking a breather.
Okafor throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stackhouse is working Okafor over against the cage.
Stackhouse tries to throw a body punch but Okafor avoids it by throwing Stackhouse back against the cage.
Stackhouse struggles to land a body shot inside as Okafor controls his hands.
Okafor scores with a shot to the side of Stackhouse 's head.
Okafor working aggressively here.
Okafor lands with a right to the head.
Okafor lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stackhouse backwards.
Nice body punch from Okafor.
Stackhouse missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Okafor.
Okafor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stackhouse 's elbow.
Okafor is leaning against Stackhouse and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stackhouse landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Stackhouse prevents a body shot from Okafor.
Okafor struggles to land a body shot inside as Stackhouse controls his hands.
Stackhouse trying to land knees to the body.
Stackhouse can't find room to land a body shot as Okafor controls the action.
Stackhouse creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Okafor's defenses.
Stackhouse swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Okafor lands a hook that snaps the head of Stackhouse backwards.
Stackhouse tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stackhouse blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Stackhouse .
Stackhouse is trying to maintain a safe position but Okafor gets an underhook and turns Stackhouse into the cage.
Okafor has a couple of punches blocked by Stackhouse .
Okafor lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stackhouse doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Okafor.
A hook to the body from Okafor.
Stackhouse misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Okafor lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stackhouse taking a breather.
Stackhouse tries a knee to the head but Okafor blocks it.
Stackhouse tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Okafor.
Okafor scores with a shoulder strike.
Stackhouse misses with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stackhouse .
A quick uppercut on the inside from Okafor.
Stackhouse effectively controlling the action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Okafor scores with a shot to the side of Stackhouse 's head.
Stackhouse trying to land knees to the body.
Okafor cracks Stackhouse with a nice body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sunshine Okafor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sunshine Okafor's cut.
That's time! Stackhouse 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Stackhouse swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stackhouse just misses with a punch to the body.
Okafor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stackhouse misses with a wild body shot.
Stackhouse misses with a body shot.
Okafor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stackhouse .
Stackhouse misses with a lunging right hand
and Okafor counters with a straight right hand.
Okafor drives through and clinches with Stackhouse against the cage.
Stackhouse blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Okafor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stackhouse backwards.
Stackhouse creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stackhouse misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stackhouse is trying to maintain a safe position but Okafor gets an underhook and turns Stackhouse into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stackhouse stalling the fight.
Okafor can't find room to land a body shot as Stackhouse controls the action.
Stackhouse is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Okafor lands a left hand.
Okafor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stackhouse can't find room to land a body shot as Okafor controls the action.
Stackhouse tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Okafor's elbow.
Okafor has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Stackhouse seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Okafor can turn it around.
Okafor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Okafor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Okafor misses with some punches.
Okafor tries a body shot but Stackhouse blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Okafor.
Okafor has a couple of punches blocked by Stackhouse .
Stackhouse misses with a punch on the inside.
Okafor lands with a left to the head.
Okafor scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Okafor digs a right hand into Stackhouse 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stackhouse 's gas tank.
Stackhouse misses with the head strike.
A short left from Okafor.
Okafor stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice left hand lands by Okafor.
Okafor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Okafor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Okafor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stackhouse stalling in the clinch but Okafor improves position.
Okafor lands a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Okafor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Okafor pushes Stackhouse back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Okafor lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stackhouse tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Okafor stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Okafor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Okafor lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stackhouse misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stackhouse lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Okafor lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stackhouse .
Okafor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Okafor throws a punch but it's blocked by Stackhouse .
Okafor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Okafor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Okafor lands a hook that snaps the head of Stackhouse backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okafor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Stackhouse blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Okafor lands with a left to the head.
Okafor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Okafor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Okafor working aggressively here.
Okafor lands a right hand.
Stackhouse tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Okafor's elbow.
Stackhouse pushes Okafor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stackhouse blocks an uppercut.
Okafor blocks a body shot from Stackhouse .
Stackhouse is trying to stall.
Stackhouse holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Okafor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okafor scores with a hook to the body.
Stackhouse stalling in the clinch but Okafor improves position.
Stackhouse lands a shot to the body.
Stackhouse misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stackhouse taking a breather.
A right hook to the body lands for Stackhouse .
A head punch on the inside from Stackhouse fails to land.
Okafor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stackhouse 's elbow.
Okafor works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Okafor.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okafor lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stackhouse backwards.
Okafor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Okafor swings wildly with an uppercut but Stackhouse uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stackhouse .
Stackhouse misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sunshine Okafor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sunshine Okafor's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Stackhouse rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Okafor counters with a nice uppercut.
Okafor lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Good work by Okafor as he checks the leg kick.
Stackhouse takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stackhouse connects with a leg kick.
Okafor throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stackhouse on the side of the head.
Stackhouse throws a leg kick
and Okafor counters with a nice leg kick.
Okafor with the inside leg kick.
Stackhouse throws a poor cross that misses
and Okafor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stackhouse throws a shot from downtown. Okafor moves away and avoids it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stackhouse misses with a short punch on the inside.
Okafor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stackhouse 's elbow.
Stackhouse struggles to land a body shot inside as Okafor controls his hands.
Stackhouse blocks an uppercut.
Stackhouse prevents a body shot from Okafor.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stackhouse misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Stackhouse 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Okafor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Okafor working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stackhouse swings wildly with an uppercut but Okafor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okafor throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stackhouse s head.
Stackhouse looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Stackhouse throws an elbow but misses.
Stackhouse blocks an uppercut.
Okafor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Okafor pushes Stackhouse back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Okafor digs a right hand underneath Stackhouse 's ribcage. Stackhouse let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Okafor lands a body punch.
Okafor scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jason Stackhouse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stackhouse misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Okafor misses with some punches.
Okafor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stackhouse backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stackhouse wants to stall.
Okafor lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stackhouse or not.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head punch on the inside from Okafor fails to land.
Stackhouse pushes Okafor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Okafor.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Okafor.
Okafor pushes Stackhouse back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Okafor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stackhouse takes a shot to the head.
Stackhouse is trying to stall.
Stackhouse swings wildly with an uppercut but Okafor uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Okafor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okafor lands an uppercut.
Okafor is working Stackhouse over against the cage.
Okafor misses with a body punch.
Okafor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Okafor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Okafor misses with a punch to the body.
Stackhouse is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Okafor misses with a punch to the body.
Okafor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stackhouse backwards.
Okafor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stackhouse tries to throw a body punch but Okafor avoids it by throwing Stackhouse back against the cage.
Okafor working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Okafor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Stackhouse working Okafor over with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stackhouse .
Stackhouse tries to throw a body punch but Okafor avoids it by throwing Stackhouse back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Okafor.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Okafor.
Stackhouse blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stackhouse blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Okafor.
Stackhouse doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Okafor lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Okafor lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stackhouse tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Okafor.
A short uppercut from Stackhouse .
Okafor scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Okafor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Okafor working aggressively here.
Stackhouse blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Okafor on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sunshine Okafor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Okafor 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sunshine Okafor!
Sunshine Okafor seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Jason Stackhouse had this to say: 'It's like if a tree falls in the woods, it's still a tree, ain't it?'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Obi Ojo (ranked 1590 p4p, 2097 weight class) and Techno Viking (ranked 181 p4p, 227 weight class). Obi Ojo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Techno Viking'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 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Obi Ojo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, Techno Viking!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ojo misses with an uppercut
and Viking counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Viking lands with a good body shot.
Viking moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Viking throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ojo is looking to counter punch.
Viking throws a head kick but Ojo moves out of range.
Viking takes one on the button.
Ojo throws a body punch but Viking moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Viking. Ojo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ojo missing with a left hand there. Viking was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Viking scores with the left hand. Ojo knows he should have avoided that one.
Ojo scores with a nice strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ojo avoids the body shot from Viking.
Viking avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ojo.
Viking looks to land a right hand but Ojo moved out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ojo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viking waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ojo.
Ojo throws a hook but Viking blocks it.
A big left from Ojo misses.
Viking shapes to counter with a head kick.
Viking is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Viking. Ojo does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Ojo misses the target.
Ojo tests Viking's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Viking throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ojo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ojo stuns Viking with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ojo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Viking.
Viking is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ojo with a body shot.
Ojo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
 Viking is rocked!
Viking blocks a jab.
Viking throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Viking uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ojo has time to react.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ojo cracks Viking with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Viking tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Ojo pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Viking is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Obi Ojo!
During a confident post fight interview, Obi Ojo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Brawler (ranked 730 p4p, 852 weight class) and Konrad Wagner (ranked 102 p4p, 121 weight class). 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bobby Brawler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Konrad Wagner!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brawler closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wagner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Konrad Wagner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wagner fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wagner lands with a good body shot.
Wagner throws a powerful right kick. Brawler tried to block low but the kick was high! Brawler was taken right off of his feet! Wagner jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Konrad Wagner!
Konrad Wagner 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Colby Gebhardt (ranked 130 p4p, 2368 weight class) and Calixto Cardona (ranked 13 p4p, 220 weight class). Colby Gebhardt could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Calixto Cardona's chin.
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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 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Colby Gebhardt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 25 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Calixto Cardona!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Fujiwara and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Cardona.
Cardona throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gebhardt slips a straight right by Cardona.
Cardona throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gebhardt fires out a quick counter leg kick but Cardona just manages to avoid it.
Cardona stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gebhardt.
Cardona lands with a kick to the ribs.
Cardona ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cardona feints and as Gebhardt raises his hands in defense, Cardona changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gebhardt has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Cardona has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cardona takes a shot to the head.
Gebhardt throws a punch but it's blocked by Cardona.
Gebhardt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cardona's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cardona with a poor takedown
and Gebhardt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cardona misses with a low kick.
Cardona uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gebhardt.
Cardona shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gebhardt napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Cardona wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gebhardt keeps working.
Cardona is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gebhardt is not content to let Cardona control the position.
Gebhardt's coaches at Certified Cave Gang have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Gebhardt regains half guard.
Gebhardt wants to get back to full guard.
Gebhardt trying to control here.
Gebhardt is positioning himself well to prevent Cardona advancing to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cardona is working for a kimura but Gebhardt is defending it quite comfortably.
Cardona wants to free his trapped foot but Gebhardt is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cardona is still trying to improve position.
Cardona wants to advance to full mount but Gebhardt doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gebhardt keeping full guard, as Cardona tries to pass.
Gebhardt seems keen to control Cardona's posture.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cardona is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cardona misses with an uppercut. Gebhardt saw that one coming.
Good shot there by Cardona.
Cardona jabs Gebhardt to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cardona scores with a sloppy right hand. Gebhardt should have avoided that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Gebhardt misses its intended target.
Cardona lands a nice looking body shot.
Cardona jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cardona catches Gebhardt with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cardona connects with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cardona lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A shot to the body from Cardona misses
and Gebhardt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gebhardt feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cardonas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gebhardt throws a leg kick but Cardona moved away.
Cardona throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Calixto Cardona seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cardona with a poor takedown
and Gebhardt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cardona looks to land a body kick but Gebhardt moved away.
Gebhardt thows a body kick. Cardona tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Cardona throws a big shot that misses.
And Gebhardt counters with a quick kick to the body but Cardona blocks it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cardona.
An attempted straight right counter from Gebhardt misses the target.
Colby Gebhardt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Calixto Cardona.
Gebhardt misses with a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Calixto Cardona dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gebhardt throws a looping overhand right but Cardona ducks down to avoid it.
Cardona rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Gebhardt counter with a right hand.
Cardona is rocked!
Cardona swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gebhardt counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Colby Gebhardt!
Our winner, Colby Gebhardt, 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 Alborz Mumu (ranked 589 p4p, 1510 weight class) and Richard Feynman (ranked 71 p4p, 167 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alborz Mumu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Richard Feynman!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shigeki Sano and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mumu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mumu keeps control of Feynman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mumu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mumu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Feynman wants a takedown.
Feynman is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mumu is defending well.
Feynman goes for a takedown attempt but Mumu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mumu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Alborz Mumu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Feynman.
Feynman gets tackled into the cage by Mumu. Mumu maintains the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Mumu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Feynman is trying to stall.
Feynman wants to take the fight to the mat but Mumu manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mumu lands a body shot.
Feynman looks winded!
Mumu pushes Feynman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mumu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Feynmans head.
Mumu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Mumu.
Mumu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Still in the clinch, Mumu scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mumu tries to throw a body punch but Feynman avoids it by throwing Mumu back against the cage.
Mumu scores with a hook to the body.
Mumu lands a nice uppercut.
Mumu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Feynman backwards.
It looks like Richard Feynman has been cut.
Mumu lands a hook that snaps the head of Feynman backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Mumu.
Mumu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Feynmans head.
Mumu lands a body punch.
Mumu tries to work over Feynman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Feynman tries to break free but Mumu pushes him back against the cage.
A short left from Mumu.
Mumu tries to throw a body punch but Feynman avoids it by throwing Mumu back against the cage.
Feynman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mumu scores with a shot to the side of Feynman's head.
Mumu lands a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mumu lands a body shot.
Mumu digs a right hand underneath Feynman's ribcage. Feynman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Mumu - that landed with a thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mumu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mumu pushes Feynman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mumu lands with a short shot to the head.
Mumu pushes Feynman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mumu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mumu lands with a left to the head.
Mumu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Feynman's efforts to push away.
Mumu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Feynman.
A short left from Mumu.
A nice left hand lands by Mumu.
Nice body punch from Mumu - that landed with a thud.
Mumu lands a body shot.
Mumu misses with a punch to the body.
Mumu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice left hand lands by Mumu.
Mumu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Feynman is rocked!
Mumu creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Feynman's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Feynman drops to his knees and Mumu pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alborz Mumu!
Alborz Mumu thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryszard Wojcik (ranked 572 p4p, 347 weight class) and Oliver Lancaster (ranked 81 p4p, 54 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good 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 36 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ryszard Wojcik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Oliver Lancaster!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yuuki Gou and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab from Lancaster.
 It looks like Ryszard Wojcik has been cut.
Wojcik swings for the body but Lancaster moves out of range.
Wojcik catches Lancaster with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wojcik moves in looking to clinch but Lancaster pushes him off.
Lancaster swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lancaster changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wojcik throws a lazy right hand but Lancaster sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lancaster shapes to counter with a head kick.
Lancaster defending well as Wojcik loads up on a big left hand.
Lancaster throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wojcik 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wojcik moves away.
That kick from Lancaster tenderised Wojcik's leg. Wojcik is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wojcik misses with a combination
letting Lancaster counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wojcik jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Lancaster on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lancaster lands a really nice looking cross but Wojcik seems unphased.
Wojcik misses with a few strikes there.
Wojcik lands a glancing blow to the side of Lancaster's head.
Wojcik lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wojcik tries to clinch but Lancaster moves out of range.
Lancaster scores with a punch to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster moves out of range of the strikes.
Lancaster looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lancaster drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Wojcik right on the button. Wojcik goes down! Lancaster follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Lancaster gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oliver Lancaster!
Oliver Lancaster 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Walad Anubis (ranked 258 p4p, 406 weight class) and Serhey Rishkinov (ranked 31 p4p, 48 weight class). Anubis comes to the cage accompanied by Hideaway. 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Walad Anubis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 38 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Serhey Rishkinov!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Hirohito Nitta and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rishkinov throws a low kick but Anubis avoids it.
A jab from Rishkinov misses.
Rishkinov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anubis.
Anubis misses with a right hand
and Rishkinov makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Anubis really felt that one!
Anubis staying out of range there.
Rishkinov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anubis.
Rishkinov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anubis manages to avoid it.
Anubis is looking to counter punch.
Anubis tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Anubis moves out of range as Rishkinov strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A leg kick checked by Anubis.
Anubis checks a low kick from Rishkinov.
Anubis avoids the body shot from Rishkinov.
A head kick by Anubis misses
and Rishkinov counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rishkinov throws a leg kick but Anubis sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Anubis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Anubis tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Anubis just misses with a punch to the body.
Rishkinov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rishkinov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A head kick misses from Rishkinov.
It looked like Anubis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rishkinov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anubis.
Rishkinov throws the left hand but Anubis avoids the punch easily.
Anubis thinks about countering with a body kick.
Anubis throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Rishkinov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Anubis tries to land a leg kick but Rishkinov saw it coming and moves away.
Rishkinov just misses with a punch to the body.
Anubis tried to counter with a leg kick but Rishkinov avoided it.
Rishkinov throws a half hearted mid kick.
A slow jab from Rishkinov misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anubis loads up on a big right hand but Rishkinov slips the punch.
A nice side step and Rishkinov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rishkinov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rishkinov misses with a shot to the body
and Anubis counters with a body kick that stops Rishkinov in his tracks momentarily.
Rishkinov is looking to slow Anubis down with leg kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anubis lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rishkinov tries to work over Anubis's front leg with a kick but Anubis checks it.
Rishkinov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anubis was well out of range. Poor timing from Rishkinov.
Rishkinov throws a right hand that misses
and Anubis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rishkinov misses with a leg kick.
It looked like Anubis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Anubis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rishkinov moves away.
Rishkinov misses with a body kick.
Rishkinov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Anubis is looking for a counter combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rishkinov lands a nice shot that snaps Anubis's head back.
Rishkinov throws a leg kick but Anubis sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rishkinov misses with a low kick.
Rishkinov misses with a hook to the body
and Anubis counters with a stiff right hand.
Anubis throws a lazy body kick
and Rishkinov counters with a nice uppercut.
Rishkinov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rishkinov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rishkinov tries to land a front kick but Anubis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rishkinov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Anubis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rishkinov.
Rishkinov misses with a right hand
and Anubis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Serhey Rishkinov has been cut.
Serhey Rishkinov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anubis stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anubis throws a head kick but Rishkinov moves out of range.
Rishkinov loads up on a big right hand but Anubis slips the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rishkinov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anubis was well out of range. Poor timing from Rishkinov.
Rishkinov misses the shot to the body.
Rishkinov throws a hook but Anubis blocks it.
Anubis throwing a counter right hand but Rishkinov manages to avoid it.
Rishkinov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rishkinov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Anubis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rishkinov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rishkinov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anubis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The fighters circling - Rishkinov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Serhey Rishkinov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Serhey Rishkinov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A low kick from Rishkinov is predictable there
and Anubis counters with a straight right hand.
Rishkinov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rishkinov looks to land a body kick but Anubis moved away.
And Anubis counters with a quick kick to the body but Rishkinov blocks it.
Anubis moves out of range of the strikes.
Rishkinov misses with a body punch
and Anubis counters with an inside leg kick.
Rishkinov tries to land a leg kick but Anubis saw it coming and moves away.
Rishkinov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rishkinov misses with a lunging right hand
and Anubis counters with a stiff right hand.
Rishkinov throws the left hand but Anubis avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anubis moves out of range of the strikes.
Rishkinov lands with a straight right. Anubis didn't see that one coming.
Rishkinov throws a looping overhand right but Anubis ducks down to avoid it.
Anubis throws a counter high kick but Rishkinov was just alert enough to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anubis moves away from the strike by Rishkinov.
Rishkinov is looking to chop away at Anubis's legs.
Anubis is looking to counter punch.
Rishkinov misses with a lunging right hand
and Anubis counters with a nice uppercut.
Rishkinov is looking to land body kicks.
Anubis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rishkinov.
Rishkinov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Anubis lands a head shot.
Anubis slips under a jab from Rishkinov.
Rishkinov throws a looping overhand right but Anubis ducks down to avoid it.
Anubis throwing a counter right hand but Rishkinov manages to avoid it.
Rishkinov throws an overhand right that lands on Anubis's shoulder, as Anubis tries to avoid the shot.
Rishkinov misses with a body kick.
Rishkinov throws a shot from downtown. Anubis moves away and avoids it.
Rishkinov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Anubis moves away.
Anubis throws a big counter combination but Rishkinov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Anubis blocks the leg kick.
Rishkinov throws a solid leg kick but Anubis takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rishkinov.
A low kick from Anubis is predictable there
enabling Rishkinov to counter with a crisp jab.
Rishkinov throws a leg kick
and Anubis counters with a stiff right hand.
Rishkinov misses with a looping left.
Rishkinov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rishkinov slips under a jab.
Rishkinov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rishkinov slips under a jab.
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!
Rishkinov swings for the body but Anubis moves out of range.
It looked like Anubis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Anubis needs to keep his hands up - Rishkinov had a free shot at his head there.
Anubis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rishkinov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Anubis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That has opened up Serhey Rishkinov's cut even more.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anubis takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rishkinov takes a swing at Anubis's ribcage but misses.
Anubis is looking to counter punch.
Anubis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rishkinov.
Anubis is looking to counter punch.
Rishkinov misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Anubis misses the target.
Rishkinov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Anubis counters with a nice right hand that sends Rishkinov toppling to the canvas! Rishkinov scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Anubis finish him?!
Rishkinov is rocked!
That kick from Rishkinov tenderised Anubis's leg. Anubis is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rishkinov is still on wobbly legs! Can Anubis finish him?
Anubis blocks the body kick.
Rishkinov tries a low kick but Anubis avoids it.
Rishkinov seems to have recovered his senses.
Anubis swings widly with a right hand
and Rishkinov counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Rishkinov misses.
Anubis throwing a counter right hand but Rishkinov manages to avoid it.
Anubis throws a lazy uppercut
and Rishkinov counters with a body kick.
Rishkinov throws a lazy head kick
and Anubis scores with a counter punch that sends Rishkinov to the canvas! Anubis smells blood - he's punishing Rishkinov with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Rishkinov has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Walad Anubis!
A relieved looking Walad Anubis thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Serhey Rishkinov was interviewed post fight and said 'I didn't stick to the game plan. I played his game and lost . I'll be back '.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bong Ji Woo (ranked 102 p4p, 603 weight class) and Necmettin Hoca (ranked 23 p4p, 90 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bong Ji Woo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Necmettin Hoca!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Fujiwara and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoca looks to throw the jab but Ji Woo is out of range.
Ji Woo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ji Woo not doing much here.
Ji Woo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ji Woo seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoca wants to control but Ji Woo is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ji Woo in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Hoca tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Ji Woo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bong Ji Woo!
After winning the bout, Bong Ji Woo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank Morrison (ranked 32 p4p, 23 weight class) and Dude McWrestler (ranked 4 p4p, 2 weight class). Morrison comes to the cage accompanied by Dead By Daylight - Legion Theme. McWrestler is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Acclaimed Emotions. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Morrison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dude McWrestler!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Ren Mimura and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morrison throws a jab but it's blocked by McWrestler.
McWrestler wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Morrison with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McWrestler scores with a jab to the body.
Morrison looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McWrestler takes a jab right on the kisser.
McWrestler looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McWrestler working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Morrison trying to control but McWrestler postures up.
Morrison avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McWrestler.
McWrestler sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Morrison defending well though.
McWrestler not doing much here.
McWrestler lands strikes from half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McWrestler trying to control from half guard but Morrison is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McWrestler perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Morrison manages to get to full guard.
Morrison pulls McWrestler in close to prevent any damage.
Morrison wants to sweep here but McWrestler controlling him for the moment.
McWrestler lands a couple of digs.
McWrestler stopping the sweep attempt from Morrison.
Morrison is working hard here to advance position.
Morrison has his hands on McWrestler's head, controlling the position.
McWrestler keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Morrison's head.
McWrestler is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler is in close to Morrison's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McWrestler preventing the sweep.
McWrestler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw McWrestler working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
McWrestler is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Morrison looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Morrison trying to control the position here.
Morrison avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McWrestler is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
McWrestler scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler wants to control from the top but Morrison keeps moving.
Morrison looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Morrison utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Morrison wants to sweep but no luck.
McWrestler works over Morrison with some ground and pound from guard.
McWrestler is looking to work some ground and pound but Morrison has wrist control.
McWrestler trying to control but Morrison is working from the bottom.
McWrestler looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McWrestler throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McWrestler trying to control but Morrison is working from the bottom.
McWrestler scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
McWrestler preventing the sweep.
McWrestler with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McWrestler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Morrison works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McWrestler is working Morrison over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Morrison avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Morrison is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McWrestler landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McWrestler lands a couple of decent looking shots.
McWrestler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Morrison works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McWrestler trying to control the position from guard on top but Morrison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dude McWrestler dominated that round.
That's time! Morrison's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Morrison fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McWrestler looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McWrestler misses with a jab to the body
and Morrison counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McWrestler thinking.
Morrison misses with a hook. McWrestler ducked under it nicely.
McWrestler gets a double leg takedown into Morrison's guard.
Morrison looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McWrestler missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Morrison is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McWrestler trying to control but Morrison is working from the bottom.
Morrison pulls McWrestler in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McWrestler trying to control but Morrison is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Morrison tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Morrison is pulling down on McWrestler's head. It's preventing any offense from McWrestler, at least for the moment.
Morrison manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McWrestler manages to get himself to full guard.
McWrestler has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
McWrestler keeping moving, preventing Morrison from controlling successfully.
McWrestler has his hands on Morrison's head, controlling the position.
McWrestler trying to strike off his back.
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.
McWrestler pulls Morrison in close to his closed guard and prevents Morrison from doing any damage or advancing position.
McWrestler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Morrison cracks McWrestler with a solid left hand.
Morrison with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Morrison throwing strikes from guard but McWrestler blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morrison postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Morrison working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McWrestler's head.
McWrestler looking for a sweep. Not yet McWrestler, not yet.
McWrestler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McWrestler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Morrison keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McWrestler's head.
Morrison content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McWrestler wants to sweep here but Morrison controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler striking off his back but it's not causing Morrison any problems.
Morrison keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McWrestler's head.
Morrison with a nice head shot there.
Morrison distracts McWrestler with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McWrestler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Morrison's guard.
Morrison managing to control the position.
Morrison keeping moving, preventing McWrestler from controlling successfully.
McWrestler with a flurry of punches that miss.
Morrison looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Morrison tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler landing with the ground and pound.
McWrestler keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Morrison's head.
Morrison looking for a sweep. Not yet Morrison, not yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McWrestler's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Morrison has McWrestler pulled in close to control his posture.
Morrison wants to sweep here but McWrestler controlling him for the moment.
Morrison lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Morrison lands a couple of digs.
McWrestler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McWrestler pulls Morrison in close to his closed guard and prevents Morrison from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Morrison dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
McWrestler misses with a straight right.
Morrison lands a right hook to the body.
Morrison scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Nice strikes from Morrison there.
McWrestler is not content to let Morrison control the position.
Morrison thows a huge punch but McWrestler dodges it nicely.
McWrestler slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McWrestler is pulling down on Morrison's head to control his posture.
McWrestler throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McWrestler is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Morrison content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Morrison lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison chips away with some ground and pound.
Dude McWrestler has got the better of the ground game so far.
Morrison stopping the sweep attempt from McWrestler.
Morrison is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Morrison content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Morrison trying to control the position from guard on top but McWrestler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McWrestler looking for a sweep. Not yet McWrestler, not yet.
McWrestler seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Morrison postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McWrestler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Morrison's guard.
Morrison is pulling down on McWrestler's head to control his posture.
McWrestler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Morrison lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler working a defensive guard here.
Morrison won't allow McWrestler to sweep him here.
McWrestler keeps trying to improve his position.
Morrison working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McWrestler's head.
McWrestler is trying to keep Morrison in close.
Morrison lands a couple of digs.
McWrestler keeping moving, preventing Morrison from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler pulls Morrison in close to his closed guard and prevents Morrison from doing any damage or advancing position.
Morrison wants to control from the top but McWrestler keeps moving.
McWrestler pulls Morrison in close to prevent any damage.
McWrestler throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
McWrestler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Morrison's guard.
McWrestler cracks Morrison with a solid left hand.
McWrestler postures up in Morrison's guard and throws a big left but Morrison blocks it.
McWrestler trying to control but Morrison is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Morrison manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McWrestler manages to get himself to full guard.
Morrison working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Morrison distracts McWrestler with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McWrestler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Morrison is one step ahead there.
Morrison makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McWrestler is controlling Morrison's posture.
McWrestler preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Morrison clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Morrison scores with a jab to the jaw.
Morrison slips a jab from McWrestler.
McWrestler connects with a looping right hand.
McWrestler throws a looping overhand right but Morrison ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Morrison on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Morrison dives in and scores a takedown into McWrestler's guard.
Morrison distracts McWrestler with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Morrison wants to control from the top but McWrestler keeps moving.
McWrestler is trying to keep Morrison in close.
Morrison missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McWrestler has Morrison pulled in close to control his posture.
Morrison working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McWrestler's head.
Morrison lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
McWrestler manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Morrison manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McWrestler wants to control from the top but Morrison keeps moving.
Morrison has control of McWrestler's left arm, preventing McWrestler from doing any damage.
McWrestler controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
McWrestler's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
McWrestler trying to control but Morrison is working from the bottom.
McWrestler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Morrison seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McWrestler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morrison is keeping the position for now.
Morrison wants to sweep here but McWrestler controlling him for the moment.
Morrison keeping moving, preventing McWrestler from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Morrison fails with a takedown attempt.
Dude McWrestler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McWrestler throws a body punch but Morrison moves out of range.
McWrestler tries for a takedown but Morrison sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Morrison looks to land a left hand but McWrestler moved out of range nicely.
Morrison misses with a hook. McWrestler ducked under it nicely.
Dude McWrestler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McWrestler misses the shot to the body.
A quick step to the side and Morrison tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McWrestler works the jab nicely.
McWrestler misses with a wild body shot.
McWrestler misses the jab.
McWrestler works the jab nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler throws a jab but it's blocked by Morrison.
McWrestler throws a right hand that misses
enabling Morrison to counter with a crisp jab.
Morrison staying out of range there.
Morrison ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Morrison slips under a jab from McWrestler.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McWrestler.
McWrestler punishes Morrison's body with a nice straight punch.
McWrestler smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dude McWrestler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Morrison misses with a wild body shot.
Morrison misses with a hook. McWrestler ducked under it nicely.
Morrison misses with an uppercut. McWrestler saw that one coming.
McWrestler throws a jab but it's blocked by Morrison.
Morrison scores with a nice right hand.
McWrestler looks to score with a jab to the body but Morrison is just out of range.
Morrison misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McWrestler stuffs the takedown attempt from Morrison. Morrison gets slowly back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McWrestler lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Morrison throws a body punch but McWrestler moves out of range.
Morrison swings for the body but McWrestler moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Morrison.
Nice defenses there by McWrestler.
Morrison swings for the body but McWrestler moves out of range.
The fighters circling - McWrestler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Morrison digs a good hook to McWrestler's body.
McWrestler takes one to the chin there.
McWrestler lands a really nice looking cross but Morrison seems unphased.
Morrison scores with a three punch combo!
Morrison bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McWrestler scores with the left hand. Morrison knows he should have avoided that one.
McWrestler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morrison.
McWrestler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Morrison cracks McWrestler with an open hand slap.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Frank Morrison will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Morrison works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Morrison displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McWrestler throws out the jab.
Morrison went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
McWrestler takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Morrison uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McWrestler.
McWrestler looks to throw the jab but Morrison is out of range.
McWrestler looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Morrison is looking to counter punch.
McWrestler looks to throw the jab but Morrison is out of range.
Morrison slips a jab from McWrestler.
Morrison lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Morrison.
Morrison takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McWrestler moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McWrestler misses the jab.
A quick step to the side and Morrison tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morrison closes the distance and clinches up with McWrestler, looking for a takedown. Morrison pushes McWrestler against the cage but McWrestler circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McWrestler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Morrison scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morrison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Morrison avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison moves out of range of the strikes.
Morrison displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McWrestler throws out the jab.
Morrison connects with the punch.
Morrison darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
McWrestler wants to improve his position but Morrison is controlling well.
McWrestler gets full guard.
McWrestler has Morrison pulled in close to control his posture.
Morrison landing with the ground and pound.
McWrestler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Morrison's guard.
Morrison avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrison keeping full guard, as McWrestler tries to pass.
Morrison is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Morrison avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Morrison has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
McWrestler won't allow Morrison to sweep him here.
McWrestler postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McWrestler wants to control from the top but Morrison keeps moving.
Morrison is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrison preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McWrestler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morrison is keeping the position for now.
McWrestler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Morrison works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
McWrestler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McWrestler fails to land the takedown.
McWrestler moves into the clinch.
McWrestler is trying to stall.
McWrestler lands with a left to the head.
Morrison tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McWrestler lands a nice shot to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Morrison is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, McWrestler scores with a nice short uppercut.
McWrestler cracks Morrison with a nice body shot.
A short body shot lands from McWrestler as the two fighters clinch.
McWrestler lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McWrestler working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McWrestler lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Morrison or not.
Morrison misses with a hook to the ribs.
McWrestler makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Frank Morrison is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McWrestler lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McWrestler stalls.
McWrestler stalling the fight.
Morrison misses with some punches.
McWrestler has a couple of punches blocked by Morrison.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dude McWrestler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Morrison has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 48:48
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 48:47
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Frank Morrison!
During a confident post fight interview, Frank Morrison thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Dude McWrestler had this to say: 'Not a good start in Combate but i've been here before, I know this result will make me better. '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Siale Veainu (ranked 14 p4p, 49 weight class) and Torhte Finlayson (ranked 4 p4p, 9 weight class). Finlayson has chosen Scotland the Brave, Black Bear as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Siale Veainu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Torhte Finlayson!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Ren Mimura and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finlayson takes a swing at Veainu's ribcage but misses.
Finlayson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Veainu has time to react.
Finlayson throws a right hand that misses
enabling Veainu to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Finlayson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Finlayson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Finlayson missing with a left hand there. Veainu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Veainu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Finlayson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finlayson misses with a body punch
enabling Veainu to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Torhte Finlayson has been cut.
Veainu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Finlayson moves away.
Finlayson stuns Veainu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Finlayson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Finlayson. Veainu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Veainu throwing a counter right hand but Finlayson manages to avoid it.
Veainu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A slow jab from Finlayson misses its intended target.
Veainu misses with a wild body shot.
Finlayson loads up on a big right hand but Veainu slips the punch.
Veainu staying out of range there.
Finlayson misses with a hook to the body
and Veainu counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Finlayson. Veainu does a little dance to reset his feet.
A quick step to the side and Veainu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Veainu ducks under a wild hook from Finlayson.
A counter left hand to the body from Veainu misses its target.
Veainu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Finlayson misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from Veainu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Veainu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Finlayson misses the shot to the body.
Veainu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Finlayson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Veainu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finlayson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Finlayson looks to throw the jab but Veainu is out of range.
Veainu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Finlayson takes a swing at Veainu's ribcage but misses.
Veainu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Torhte Finlayson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finlayson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Finlayson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Finlayson throws a shot from downtown. Veainu moves away and avoids it.
Veainu takes a swing at Finlayson's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finlayson lands with a nice body punch.
Veainu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Veainu throws an off balance right hand
enabling Finlayson to counter with a crisp jab.
Finlayson throws a jab when Veainu was well out of range.
Veainu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finlayson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Veainu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Finlayson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Torhte Finlayson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Torhte Finlayson'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.
Veainu drops his hands momentarily and Finlayson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Finlayson avoids the body shot from Veainu.
Veainu slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Veainu misses the target.
Finlayson misses with a looping right.
Veainu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Veainu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like Finlayson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Veainu might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Veainu misses the target.
Finlayson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finlayson lands a nice hook to Veainu's body. Veainu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Finlayson missing with a left hand there. Veainu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finlayson slips under a jab.
Veainu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Finlayson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Veainu scrambles back to his feet.
Finlayson misses with a body shot
and Veainu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Finlayson misses.
Veainu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Finlayson manages to avoid it.
Veainu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Finlayson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Veainu scrambles back to his feet.
The fighters circling - Finlayson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Veainu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Veainu slips a jab from Finlayson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finlayson misses with a lunging right hand
and Veainu counters with a straight right hand.
Finlayson with a hook.
Finlayson misses with a looping left.
Finlayson misses with an uppercut.
Veainu is looking to counter punch.
Torhte Finlayson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Veainu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Finlayson.
Veainu throwing a counter right hand but Finlayson manages to avoid it.
Veainu throws a body shot but no joy.
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!
Finlayson cracks Veainu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finlayson throws an overhand right that lands on Veainu's shoulder, as Veainu tries to avoid the shot.
Veainu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Veainu staying out of range there.
Veainu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Finlayson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Veainu is looking for a counter combo.
Finlayson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Finlayson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Finlayson loads up on a big right hand but Veainu slips the punch.
Veainu throwing a counter right hand but Finlayson manages to avoid it.
Finlayson misses with a straight right.
Veainu misses with a left hand
and Finlayson counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veainu slips a straight right by Finlayson.
Veainu moves out of range as Finlayson strikes.
Veainu throws a series of punches but Finlayson avoids them all with ease.
Veainu moves out of range as Finlayson strikes.
Veainu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Veainu throws a body shot but no joy.
Veainu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Torhte Finlayson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Torhte Finlayson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Finlayson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Veainu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Finlayson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Finlayson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Finlayson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Veainu was well out of range. Poor timing from Finlayson.
Veainu blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Veainu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finlayson scores with a sloppy right hand. Veainu should have avoided that one.
Veainu throws an off balance right hand
and Finlayson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Veainu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Finlayson.
Veainu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veainu ducks right into an uppercut from Finlayson.
 Veainu is rocked!
Finlayson drops Veainu with a straight right hand, right on the button! Finlayson follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Torhte Finlayson!
After winning the bout, Torhte Finlayson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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