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WVT 151: San v Rivers PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Medieval Mercenary (ranked 3817 p4p, 3849 weight class) and Brooke Marsden (ranked 407 p4p, 410 weight class). Marsden comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Lunatic Fringe kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Medieval Mercenary has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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 12 - 17 - 2, fighting out of New York, Medieval Mercenary!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brooke Marsden!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mercenary slips a straight right by Marsden.
Marsden moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Marsden moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've been told by Mercenary's head coaches at Blood and Iron Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mercenary tries a head kick but it misses.
Marsden throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mercenary stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Marsden lands with an overhand left.
Marsden lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mercenary at a distance.
Marsden lands a head shot.
Mercenary throws a right and a left that Marsden avoids nicely.
Mercenary rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Marsden moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mercenary throws out a powerful jab.
Marsden clinches.
Marsden manages to break the clinch.
Mercenary takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Marsden jabs Mercenary to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Marsden fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mercenary has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mercenary looks to land a body kick but Marsden moved away.
Marsden bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercenary lands with a shot to the body.
Jab by Marsden.
Mercenary takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Marsden's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mercenary connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Marsden scrambles back to his feet.
Marsden bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mercenary's head.
Marsden slips a straight right by Mercenary.
Mercenary thumps Marsden with a low kick.
Marsden slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mercenary throws a left and a right that both miss
and Marsden counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marsden ducks under a wild hook from Mercenary.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marsden! But no joy.
A punch combination from Mercenary misses.
Marsden fails with a takedown attempt.
Medieval Mercenary is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marsden lands a glancing blow to the side of Mercenary's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marsden jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mercenary displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Marsden.
Sloppy strikes from Mercenary. Those never looked like landing.
Marsden throws out a counter right but Mercenary avoids it with no problem.
Mercenary throws a sloppy head kick and Marsden moves out of range easily.
Marsden lands a jab to the head.
Marsden has a takedown stuffed.
Medieval Mercenary has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brooke Marsden.
Marsden scores with a head kick.
Marsden fails in his attempt to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Mercenary misses its target.
Mercenary circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mercenary, as that shot connected.
Mercenary tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mercenary is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mercenary thows a leg kick but Marsden checks it
and Marsden counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marsden is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mercenary had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Marsden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mercenary.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercenary throws a looping overhand right but Marsden ducks down to avoid it.
Marsden lands a nice hook to Mercenary's body. Mercenary takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Marsden forces Mercenary back against the cage and clinches.
Mercenary swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marsden scores with a shoulder strike.
Mercenary misses with a punch to the body.
Mercenary tries to work over Marsden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mercenary misses with the head strike.
Mercenary doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marsden lands a shoulder strike.
Mercenary throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mercenary has a couple of punches blocked by Marsden.
Mercenary with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Good body shot from Marsden.
Marsden throws an elbow but it misses.
Marsden breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mercenary crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Marsden - the referee stops the clock and Mercenary gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Marsden. Mercenary manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Brooke Marsden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mercenary is breathing heavily.
Marsden with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marsden connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mercenary momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mercenary throws a series of punches but Marsden avoids them all with ease.
Mercenary takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mercenary stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mercenary wants it to stay on the feet.
Mercenary throws a body shot but no joy.
Marsden lands with a straight right. Mercenary didn't see that one coming.
Marsden works the jab nicely.
Mercenary tries a head kick but it misses.
Marsden uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Marsden moves out of range of the leg kick from Mercenary.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Marsden's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mercenary is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
 Mercenary is rocked!
Marsden shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mercenary is trying to defend but Marsden finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Oh Mercenary is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Marsden works his way into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brooke Marsden dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mercenary misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mercenary seems to have got his legs back now.
Mercenary takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mercenary waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marsden.
A good leg kick by Marsden.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Marsden. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Mercenary ducks right into an uppercut from Marsden.
Mercenary throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Marsden tries a head kick but it misses.
Marsden ducks under a wild hook from Mercenary.
Mercenary throws a right and a left that both miss.
Medieval Mercenary is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice uppercut there from Marsden.
Mercenary walks into a left hand.
A jab from Marsden does it's job there.
Mercenary dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mercenary throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Marsden counters with a stiff right hand.
Marsden throws a wild body kick that Mercenary sees coming a mile off.
Marsden throws an off balance right hand
and Mercenary counters with a thumping low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Marsden.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mercenary.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mercenary darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice uppercut there from Marsden.
Mercenary avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Marsden throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marsden fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mercenary on the side of the head.
Marsden connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mercenary throws a body punch but Marsden moves out of range.
A head kick from Marsden lands but Mercenary takes it in his stride.
Mercenary looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Marsden misses with a looping left.
Mercenary misses with a right hand
and Marsden counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mercenary looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Marsden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mercenary manages to avoid it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
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!
Mercenary throws a leg kick but Marsden checks it.
Mercenary throws a head kick but Marsden moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marsden looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mercenary throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mercenary misses with a two punch combination.
Marsden misses with a two punch combination.
Mercenary uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marsden.
Marsden misses with a wild body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Marsden. That snapped Mercenary's head back.
A left and a right from Marsden both land. Nice combination.
Marsden walks into a stiff left hand from Mercenary.
Mercenary tries a low kick but Marsden avoids it.
Brooke Marsden seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marsden ducks under a wild hook from Mercenary.
Marsden thuds a left hand into Mercenary's body.
Mercenary fails to land with a series of punches.
Marsden is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Marsden throws out a loose jab but Mercenary uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marsden throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mercenary stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercenary lets loose with a powerful body kick. Marsden will feel that in the morning.
Nice takedown defense from Mercenary. No joy for Marsden on that attempt.
Mercenary thinks about countering with a head kick.
Mercenary has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Marsden finds it's way round the side to connect with Mercenary's head.
Marsden darts in and clinches Mercenary up against the cage.
Mercenary misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marsden managing to block the knees to the body from Mercenary.
Marsden on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mercenary misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mercenary working Marsden over with knees to the body.
Marsden tries to pull guard but Mercenary forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mercenary using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Marsden has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Marsden blocking some punches.
Marsden breaks the clinch.
Marsden thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circling - Marsden throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marsden scores with a nice strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marsden slips a jab and a cross from Mercenary.
Mercenary takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marsden tries to close the distance and clinch but Mercenary swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mercenary uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marsden.
Mercenary misses with a body shot.
Marsden with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Marsden lands with a good body shot.
Mercenary takes one to the side of the head.
A combination from Mercenary does no damage.
Marsden lands with a nice combination. Mercenary backs away looking to recover.
Marsden jabs at Mercenary's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mercenary falls off balance throwing a combination
and Marsden cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mercenary misses with a series of wild punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brooke Marsden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Mercenary tries to move into range but Marsden moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Marsden cracks Mercenary with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Mercenary falls to his knees and Marsden doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brooke Marsden!
After the big win, Brooke Marsden made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Voodoo Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Long Thai (ranked 3715 p4p, 3056 weight class) and Tapani Kangas (ranked 395 p4p, 355 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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28 - 38 - 3 |
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9 - 14 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Experienced |
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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 28 - 38 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Long Thai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tapani Kangas!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kangas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kangas with a hook.
Kangas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kangas throws a hook but Thai avoids it easily.
Thai is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kangas.
Thai ducks under a wild hook from Kangas.
Kangas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Thai looks to throw the jab but Kangas is out of range.
Kangas throws out a counter right but Thai avoids it with no problem.
A telegraphed right hand from Kangas misses the target.
Kangas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kangas thuds his right hand into Thai's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kangas swings for the body but Thai moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Kangas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A head kick misses from Kangas.
Thai tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kangas manages to circle out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kangas lands a jab.
Thai misses with a right hand
and Kangas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good exchange - Kangas coming out on top.
We've been informed that Kangas has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A shot to the body from Kangas misses
and Thai counters with an inside leg kick.
Kangas throws a body punch but Thai moves out of range.
Kangas misses with a straight left.
Thai is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kangas.
Thai moves out of range as Kangas throws a body kick.
Thai tries to counter by clinching up but Kangas breaks away and moves out of range.
Kangas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thai. That did some damage!
Kangas missing with a left hand there. Thai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thai is looking to counter the offense by Kangas and move into the clinch.
Kangas lands a jab to Thai's midsection.
Thai has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crapollas Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Kangas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thai. Thai obviously looking to wear him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thai moves in looking to clinch but Kangas pushes him off.
Thai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kangas.
A thudding body kick lands there by Thai!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thai is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Thai wants to slow Kangas down by chopping away at his legs.
Kangas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kangas throws a head kick but Thai moves out of range.
Thai tries to counter by clinching up but Kangas breaks away and moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kangas darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Thai takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice shot lands for Kangas.
Kangas swings for the body but Thai moves out of range.
Tapani Kangas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kangas connects with a jab.
Kangas misses the jab.
Thai is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kangas.
Kangas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thai.
Kangas blocks a jab.
Kangas clinches with his opponent.
Kangas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thai backwards.
Kangas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kangas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kangas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kangas avoiding damage as Thai throws knees to the body.
Kangas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thai scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kangas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kangas misses with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kangas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kangas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thai wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Thai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kangas let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Thai takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A slow jab from Kangas misses its intended target.
Thai is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kangas.
Thai avoids a kick to the body.
No joy there for Thai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kangas goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kangas throws a right and a left that both miss.
A cross from Thai lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tapani Kangas dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kangas lands a nice hook to Thai's body. Thai takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Thai avoids the head kick by Kangas.
Kangas thuds his right hand into Thai's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A nice leg kick from Kangas, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thai throws a body punch but Kangas moves out of range.
Kangas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kangas bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Thai's head backwards.
Thai staying out of range there.
Kangas plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thai moves into the clinch.
Kangas pushes Thai back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kangas misses with the head strike.
Thai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kangas avoids it.
A left hand lands to the body for Kangas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kangas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thai backwards.
Kangas working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Kangas.
Kangas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kangas tries a body shot but Thai blocks it.
Thai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kangas is defending well for now.
Thai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kangas is defending well for now.
Stalling in the clinch from Kangas.
Kangas dodges an elbow strike from Thai.
Kangas managing to block the knees to the body from Thai.
Kangas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thai's elbow.
Kangas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kangas avoids it.
Kangas managing to block the knees to the body from Thai.
Thai misses with an elbow over the top.
Thai misses with a body punch.
Kangas misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kangas.
Thai missing with knees to the body.
Kangas throws a punch but it's blocked by Thai.
Thai tries to land knees in the clinch but Kangas avoids the damage to the body.
Kangas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thai backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thai tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kangas avoids it.
Kangas swings wildly with an uppercut but Thai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thai missing with knees to the body.
Kangas is leaning against Thai and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kangas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thai lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kangas backwards.
A short uppercut from Kangas.
Kangas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kangas takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kangas digs a right hand underneath Thai's ribcage. Thai let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kangas misses with a punch to the body.
Thai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kangas.
Kangas gets through Thai's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kangas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right from Kangas on the inside.
A body shot lands from Kangas.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice left hand lands by Kangas.
Kangas lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kangas scores with a shot to the side of Thai's head.
Kangas lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thai.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kangas scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thai is rocked!
Kangas lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Thai is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Still in the clinch, Kangas scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kangas scores with a shot to the side of Thai's head.
Kangas throws a big uppercut that drops Thai! More strikes from Kangas and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Thai lies dazed against the cage as Kangas celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tapani Kangas!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Unicorn Big Foot (ranked 2770 p4p, 2632 weight class) and Dutch Schultz (ranked 405 p4p, 378 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Unicorn Big Foot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 36 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dutch Schultz!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schultz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Big Foot avoids a punch combination nicely.
Schultz gets caught flat footed, as Big Foot shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Big Foot wants to control from the top but Schultz keeps moving.
Big Foot pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schultz is keeping the position for now.
Big Foot wants to control from the top but Schultz keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Big Foot trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Schultz keeping moving, preventing Big Foot from controlling successfully.
Big Foot slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schultz bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
The fighters circle momentarily. Schultz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Big Foot on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Schultz throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Schultz lands a leg kick that knocks Big Foot off balance momentarily.
Schultz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Schultz tries a head kick but it misses.
Big Foot changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Big Foot closes the distance and clinches up with Schultz, looking for a takedown. Big Foot pushes Schultz against the cage but Schultz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Schultz drops his hands momentarily and Big Foot takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schultz throws a nice looking combination but Big Foot bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A swing and a miss from Schultz.
Schultz throws a right and a left that Big Foot avoids nicely.
Schultz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Big Foot was well out of range. Poor timing from Schultz.
Dutch Schultz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Big Foot shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Schultz's guard.
Big Foot looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Big Foot wants to control from the top but Schultz keeps moving.
Schultz keeping full guard, as Big Foot tries to pass.
Big Foot's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Big Foot wants to control from the top but Schultz keeps moving.
Big Foot is really struggling to control Schultz but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Big Foot is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Big Foot trying to control but Schultz is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Big Foot is defended easily by Schultz.
Schultz tries to sprawl but Big Foot drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Big Foot is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Big Foot stalling away here and it's allowed Schultz to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Big Foot stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schultz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Big Foot wants to control from the top but Schultz keeps moving.
Big Foot not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schultz wants to stand and escape but Big Foot is having none of it.
Schultz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Big Foot. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Big Foot trying to control but Schultz is working from the bottom.
Big Foot passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Schultz is not content to let Big Foot control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dutch Schultz 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.
Big Foot tries to score a power double leg takedown but Schultz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Big Foot somewhat.
No joy there for Schultz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Big Foot attempts a counter takedown but Schultz avoids it well and moves away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Big Foot is defended easily by Schultz.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Schultz enables Big Foot to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Schultz manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Schultz keeping moving, preventing Big Foot from controlling successfully.
Big Foot trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Big Foot advances position into side control!
We've been hearing that Big Foot has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Big Foot trying to control the position but Schultz is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schultz wants to get back to his feet but Big Foot drags him back down.
Big Foot works to advance to full mount. Schultz defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Big Foot looking to control but Schultz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Big Foot controlling the pace for now.
Schultz really wants to buck Big Foot off and get back to his feet.
Big Foot looking for a guillotine from mount but Schultz is having none of it.
Big Foot goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Schultz is on top in guard.
Big Foot looking for a sweep. Not yet Big Foot, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Big Foot had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Schultz defends it easily.
Schultz would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Big Foot wants to sweep here but Schultz controlling him for the moment.
Schultz would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Big Foot working a defensive guard here.
Big Foot is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Schultz is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Big Foot looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Schultz passes into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Big Foot is trying to get back to half guard.
Big Foot sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Schultz wants to stand up but Big Foot is controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Big Foot looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Big Foot looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Unicorn Big Foot will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Schultz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Schultz lands with a good body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Schultz.
Big Foot scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Big Foot is looking to take a break and control but Schultz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Schultz tries to escape but Big Foot is in control.
Big Foot controlling the position from side mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schultz is not content to let Big Foot control the position.
Big Foot is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Schultz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Big Foot wants to control but Schultz is keeping him busy.
Schultz gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Big Foot trying to control but he's not successful this time.
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.
Big Foot controlling from the full mount.
Schultz is squirming around, avoiding Big Foot's attempts to control the action.
Big Foot looking to control and managing it successfully.
Schultz tries to buck Big Foot off but he can't manage it.
Big Foot tries to control but Schultz wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Big Foot controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Big Foot looking to control but Schultz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Big Foot sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Big Foot is trying to control here but Schultz has managed to regain half guard.
Big Foot works his way into full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Big Foot looking to control but Schultz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Big Foot has hold of Schultz's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Schultz manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Big Foot is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Schultz is surviving well by controlling Big Foot's body position as best he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Big Foot sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Unicorn Big Foot showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Big Foot has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Unicorn Big Foot!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mason Rogers (ranked 1424 p4p, 2487 weight class) and Igor Trubitsyn (ranked 193 p4p, 311 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 18 - 1, fighting out of London, Mason Rogers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Igor Trubitsyn!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trubitsyn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rogers moves away.
Rogers looks to score with a jab to the body but Trubitsyn is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Rogers.
Rogers lands a jab to the nose.
Trubitsyn throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rogers.
Trubitsyn throws a hook but Rogers avoids it easily.
Rogers misses with a right hand
and Trubitsyn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Trubitsyn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rogers slips under a jab.
Trubitsyn slips a straight right by Rogers.
A decent looking cross lands there for Trubitsyn.
Rogers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Trubitsyn throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trubitsyn closes the distance but Rogers moves to the side
and Rogers counters with a straight right hand.
Rogers missing with a left hand there. Trubitsyn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rogers bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Trubitsyn's head backwards.
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 low kick from Trubitsyn is predictable there
and Rogers counters with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rogers 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 Trubitsyn has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Trubitsyn and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Trubitsyn connects with a jab.
Trubitsyn paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A bone on bone clash there as Trubitsyn blocks the leg kick.
Trubitsyn is looking to clinch.
Rogers lands a nice shot to the body.
Rogers swings for the body but Trubitsyn moves out of range.
Rogers lands with a shot to the body.
Rogers instigates a clinch.
Trubitsyn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rogers backwards.
Trubitsyn stalling in the clinch.
Trubitsyn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rogers lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rogers is keen to just control but Trubitsyn is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rogers is trying to control the action in half guard but Trubitsyn is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rogers lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rogers is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Trubitsyn sees it coming and defends easily.
Trubitsyn wants to get back to full guard.
Rogers has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trubitsyn taking some punishment here, with Rogers in his half guard.
Trubitsyn is not content to let Rogers control the position.
Rogers content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Trubitsyn tries to get to full guard but Rogers has control of the leg.
Trubitsyn regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Trubitsyn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rogers.
Trubitsyn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rogers.
Rogers sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Rogers scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rogers trying to control the position from guard on top but Trubitsyn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trubitsyn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rogers's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Rogers 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.
Rogers slips a jab from Trubitsyn.
Mason Rogers is winning the standup battle so far.
Trubitsyn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Trubitsyn closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Trubitsyn tries to clinch but Rogers moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Trubitsyn.
Trubitsyn throws the left hand but Rogers avoids the punch easily.
Trubitsyn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rogers.
Trubitsyn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rogers.
Rogers misses the shot to the body.
Rogers throws a right and a left that Trubitsyn avoids nicely.
Trubitsyn throws a looping overhand right but Rogers ducks down to avoid it.
Igor Trubitsyn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trubitsyn just misses with a punch to the body.
Trubitsyn darts in and clinches Rogers up against the cage.
Rogers missing with knees to the body.
Trubitsyn lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Trubitsyn misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Trubitsyn.
Rogers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Trubitsyn's elbow.
Trubitsyn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rogers ducks under a wild hook from Trubitsyn.
Rogers fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rogers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Trubitsyn manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Trubitsyn. Rogers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rogers tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Trubitsyn manages to circle out of the way.
Rogers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rogers seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Trubitsyn misses with a low kick.
Rogers gets tackled into the cage by Trubitsyn. Trubitsyn maintains the clinch.
Trubitsyn pushes Rogers back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rogers is working for takedown but Trubitsyn is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rogers creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A shot in the inside from Trubitsyn.
Rogers is trying to stall.
Trubitsyn tries to work over Rogers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Trubitsyn on the inside.
Rogers lands a body punch in the clinch.
Trubitsyn misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rogers creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rogers lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rogers throws a head punch that misses.
Trubitsyn throws a punch but it's blocked by Rogers.
Rogers blocks an elbow strike from Trubitsyn.
Still in the clinch, Trubitsyn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rogers avoiding damage as Trubitsyn throws knees to the body.
Igor Trubitsyn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rogers scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Trubitsyn breaks from the clinch.
Rogers throws a low kick, looking for Trubitsyn's leg but Trubitsyn calmly moves out of range.
Trubitsyn throws out a counter right but Rogers avoids it with no problem.
Rogers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Trubitsyn was well out of range. Poor timing from Rogers.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trubitsyn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rogers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Trubitsyn swings widly with a right hand
and Rogers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Trubitsyn checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rogers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Trubitsyn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rogers throws a leg kick that is checked
and Trubitsyn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Trubitsyn cracks Rogers with a good jab.
Trubitsyn throws a big shot that misses.
Trubitsyn connects with a body shot that sends Rogers's belly button to the back.
Trubitsyn moves out of range as Rogers throws a body kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Trubitsyn scores with a four punch combination!
Trubitsyn throws a big shot that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trubitsyn scores with a nice head shot.
Rogers is rocked!
Rogers takes a swing at Trubitsyn's ribcage but misses.
Trubitsyn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rogers.
Trubitsyn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Trubitsyn stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Oh Rogers is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Trubitsyn staying out of range there.
Trubitsyn lands a jab to the nose.
Trubitsyn takes a swing at Rogers's ribcage but misses.
Rogers swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Trubitsyn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rogers manages to avoid it.
Rogers seems to have got his legs back now.
Trubitsyn with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rogers to score with a decent uppercut.
Rogers throws a low kick but Trubitsyn avoids it.
Rogers takes a swing at Trubitsyn's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Trubitsyn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Trubitsyn shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Trubitsyn takes a swing at Rogers's ribcage but misses.
Rogers swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rogers rushes Trubitsyn and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rogers scores with a knee to the head.
Trubitsyn is defending well against a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Trubitsyn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Trubitsyn clinches up with Rogers and pushes him back against the cage.
Trubitsyn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rogers is looking to chop away at Trubitsyn's legs.
A jab from Trubitsyn finds it's way through Rogers's defenses.
A cross from Trubitsyn lands.
Trubitsyn's corner calls for a 1-2. Trubitsyn obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rogers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Trubitsyn misses.
Rogers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rogers walks into a straight right hand from Trubitsyn.
Rogers fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers misses with a wild body shot.
Trubitsyn misses the shot to the body.
Trubitsyn throws a lazy right hand but Rogers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rogers lands with a nice body punch.
Trubitsyn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trubitsyn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Trubitsyn throws a body shot but no joy.
Trubitsyn lands a slapping body shot.
Trubitsyn thuds his right hand into Rogers's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rogers moves out of range of the strikes.
Rogers throws a big counter combination but Trubitsyn scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rogers does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Trubitsyn misses the jab.
Rogers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Trubitsyn manages to avoid it.
Rogers fails in his attempt to clinch.
Trubitsyn misses with an uppercut. Rogers saw that one coming.
Rogers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rogers is looking to wear down Trubitsyn with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The fighters circle momentarily. Trubitsyn darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Trubitsyn swings for the body but Rogers moves out of range.
Trubitsyn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers misses with a hook. Trubitsyn ducked under it nicely.
Rogers throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Trubitsyn on the side of the head.
Rogers moves away from the strike by Trubitsyn.
Trubitsyn moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trubitsyn takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Trubitsyn scores with a jab to the head.
Trubitsyn misses with a looping right.
Trubitsyn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rogers darts in and clinches Trubitsyn up against the cage.
Trubitsyn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Trubitsyn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Trubitsyn breaks the clinch.
Trubitsyn tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rogers is able to avoid easily.
Trubitsyn wants to clinch up but Rogers keeps it at a distance.
Trubitsyn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rogers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers throws a nice looking combination but Trubitsyn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rogers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Trubitsyn moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Rogers.
Trubitsyn looks to land a combination but Rogers avoids it well.
Trubitsyn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Trubitsyn lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rogers backs up against the cage.
Trubitsyn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rogers seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Trubitsyn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rogers scores with a jab to the body.
Trubitsyn takes a jab right on the kisser.
No joy there for Rogers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Trubitsyn is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rogers with a body shot.
Rogers lands a slapping body shot.
Trubitsyn connects with the punch.
Rogers looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rogers throws a leg kick which misses Trubitsyn's front leg but catches the back leg as Trubitsyn tries to avoid it.
Rogers throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trubitsyn connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rogers's hands.
Trubitsyn misses with a looping left.
Rogers connects with a single shot there.
Trubitsyn throws a lazy right hand but Rogers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rogers lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Trubitsyn scores with a nice head shot.
Decent striking displayed by Trubitsyn there.
Rogers scores with a one two! Trubitsyn had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Rogers fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Trubitsyn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Trubitsyn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rogers moves away.
Rogers avoids a punch combination nicely.
Trubitsyn throws the left hand but Rogers avoids the punch easily.
Rogers works Trubitsyn's body with a nice hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Igor Trubitsyn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Trubitsyn 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Igor Trubitsyn!
A very excited looking Igor Trubitsyn 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derrick Lewis (ranked 985 p4p, 1632 weight class) and Leonard Nimoy (ranked 154 p4p, 247 weight class). Leonard Nimoy has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Derrick Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leonard Nimoy!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nimoy.
Lewis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nimoy pinned against the cage. Nimoy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lewis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Nimoy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nimoy throws a big shot that misses.
Lewis seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nimoy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lewis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nimoy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lewis's head backwards.
 It looks like Derrick Lewis has been cut.
Nimoy connects with a leg kick.
Nimoy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lewis avoids a punch combination nicely.
It appears Lewis was looking to counter with a kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Nimoy's guard.
Nimoy manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Lewis pulls Nimoy into guard.
Nimoy trying to control the position from guard on top but Lewis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lewis working for a triangle but Nimoy defends it easily.
Lewis looking for a guillotine here but Nimoy defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nimoy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lewis is keeping the position for now.
Lewis is looking for a triangle but Nimoy pushes his legs off easily.
Nimoy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lewis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nimoy trying to control the position from guard on top but Lewis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lewis seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Lewis had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nimoy defends it easily.
Lewis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nimoy is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nimoy trying to control the position from guard on top but Lewis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lewis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nimoy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Lewis is tightening it up a little... Nimoy has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Nimoy reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Nimoy taps out! Nice BJJ there by Lewis!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Derrick Lewis!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cassus Fett (ranked 1342 p4p, 1298 weight class) and Sepi Pulkkinen (ranked 54 p4p, 80 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Sepi Pulkkinen enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cassus Fett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sepi Pulkkinen!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pulkkinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Fett.
Fett throws a sloppy body shot
and Pulkkinen counters with an inside leg kick.
Cassus Fett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fett connects with a jab.
Pulkkinen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fett swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pulkkinen scores with a nice strike.
Good shot there by Fett.
Fett misses with an uppercut
and Pulkkinen counters with a one-two to the body.
Fett connects with the punch.
Pulkkinen missing with a left hand there. Fett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pulkkinen misses with a looping left.
Fett connects with the punch.
Fett throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pulkkinen on the side of the head.
Fett misses with an uppercut. Pulkkinen saw that one coming.
Pulkkinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Pulkkinen throws a right hand that Fett ducks under and follows up with a left that Fett also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fett swinging wildly here.
Fett misses with a combination
and Pulkkinen counters with a straight right hand.
Fett throws a poor cross that misses
and Pulkkinen counters with a big right hand! Oh Fett is in trouble here! Pulkkinen follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sepi Pulkkinen!
A determined Sepi Pulkkinen didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brett Keane (ranked 1059 p4p, 711 weight class) and Reijo Halli (ranked 145 p4p, 104 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Halli's choice of entrance music: Clint Eastwood - Gorillaz. 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brett Keane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Reijo Halli!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halli scores with a nice head shot.
Halli throws a jab but it's blocked by Keane.
Halli clinches up against the cage.
Halli misses with a body punch.
Halli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Halli.
Halli misses with a short punch on the inside.
Halli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Halli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Keane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Halli's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from Keane.
Keane lands a left hand that snaps the head of Halli backwards.
Halli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Halli lands a body punch in the clinch.
Halli lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Keane backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Keane throws a head punch that misses.
Keane throws a punch but it's blocked by Halli.
Halli lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Keane throws a head punch that misses.
Keane swings wildly with an uppercut but Halli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Keane tries to break free but Halli pushes him back against the cage.
Keane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halli blocking some punches.
Keane tries to throw a body punch but Halli avoids it by throwing Keane back against the cage.
Keane has a couple of punches blocked by Halli.
Keane blocks an uppercut.
Keane lands with a short shot to the head.
Keane throws a punch but it's blocked by Halli.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Halli.
Keane working aggressively here.
Keane is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Keane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Halli - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Halli.
Halli has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Keane clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keane is trying to break free.
Halli looking for the choke but no joy.
Halli has Keane flattened out and is raining down punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halli missing with punches from the back.
Keane's coaches at Crapollas Gym 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.
Keane defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Keane tries to roll but Halli sticks to his back.
Keane is working hard here to advance position.
Keane breaks Halli's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Keane looking to pass the guard.
Keane controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Keane has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Halli looking to hit a scissor sweep but Keane is one step ahead there.
Halli keeping moving, preventing Keane from controlling successfully.
Halli working for a triangle but Keane defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halli isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Keane stacks Halli on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Keane!
Halli is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Keane's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halli is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Keane's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Keane's back!
Keane tries to roll but Halli sticks to his back.
Keane showing good submission defense here.
Keane is really stuck here.
Keane preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Halli.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reijo Halli dominated that 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.
Keane misses with a looping left.
Halli throws a hook but Keane avoids it easily.
Keane just misses with a punch to the body.
Keane takes one on the button.
Keane steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Halli.
Halli throws a lazy right hand but Keane sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Halli with a hook.
Keane missing with a left hand there. Halli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Halli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Halli slips a jab from Keane.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halli misses with a body punch
and Keane counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Keane lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Keane throws a punch but it's blocked by Halli.
Halli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Keane working aggressively here.
Keane working aggressively here.
Halli lands a hook that snaps the head of Keane backwards.
Keane breaks the clinch.
A big left from Halli misses.
Halli lands a right hook to the body.
Halli misses with a takedown attempt - Keane sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Halli tries to clinch but Keane moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Keane misses the target.
Halli has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Halli rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Keane counter with a right hand.
Halli gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Halli wants a takedown but no success here.
Halli scores with a nice hook to the head.
Keane misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Halli.
Halli has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Keane seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Halli can turn it around.
Keane misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keane's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Keane scores with a jab to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Halli takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Keane throws a body punch but Halli moves out of range.
Halli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Keane.
Decent striking displayed by Keane there.
Halli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Keane.
Nice jab there from Halli.
A big left from Halli misses.
Keane is looking to counter punch.
Halli throws a right hand that misses
and Halli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Halli misses with a jab to the body
and Keane counters with a series of strikes. Halli will be more careful next time no doubt.
Keane on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Halli tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Keane paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Keane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Halli.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halli fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Keane looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Halli scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Halli moves into the clinch successfully.
Halli digs a right hand into Keane's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Keane's gas tank.
A short uppercut from Keane.
Halli has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Keane avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Brett Keane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reijo Halli.
Keane blocking some punches.
Halli tries to pull guard but Keane won't allow it.
Halli tries a body shot but Keane blocks it.
Halli gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Halli wants to lay and pray for a moment but Keane keeps working.
Keane looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Keane manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halli throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Keane works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Keane has his feet on Halli's thighs here. He's pushed Halli off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Halli screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brett Keane!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Takeda Shida (ranked 451 p4p, 607 weight class) and John Henry Holliday (ranked 30 p4p, 39 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as John Henry Holliday enters the cage!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Takeda Shida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Henry Holliday!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shida lands the left hand.
Shida throws a shot to the body.
Shida bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Holliday's head backwards.
 It looks like John Henry Holliday has been cut.
Shida throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shida uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Holliday.
John Henry Holliday seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holliday moves into the clinch.
Shida lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shida misses with a punch to the body.
Holliday misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shida definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holliday misses with a body punch.
Holliday tries to throw a body punch but Shida avoids it by throwing Holliday back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Holliday.
Shida tries to pull guard but Holliday won't allow it.
Still in the clinch, Holliday scores with a nice short uppercut.
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!
Shida stalling.
Holliday lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shida working aggressively here.
Shida gets through Holliday's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Holliday doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Holliday tries to throw a body punch but Shida avoids it by throwing Holliday back against the cage.
Shida misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shida goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Shida fails to land.
A short uppercut from Shida.
Shida decides to pull guard.
Shida is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shida is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Shida sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holliday wants to control but Shida is keeping busy.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Shida wants to free his trapped foot but Holliday is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Shida in particular looking to stall.
Holliday manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holliday throws a jab but it's blocked by Shida.
Holliday moves away from the strike by Shida.
Shida tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Holliday was well out of range. Poor timing from Shida.
Shida showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Holliday.
Holliday moves out of range as Shida strikes.
Holliday wants to counter the offense by Shida and move into the clinch position.
Holliday misses the jab.
Shida throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shida lands a lovely overhand right.
Shida closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Shida connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Shida throws an overhand right that lands on Holliday's shoulder, as Holliday tries to avoid the shot.
Shida dodges the punch combination from Holliday.
Nice shot by Shida.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Takeda Shida dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Henry Holliday's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Holliday misses with a hook.
Shida walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Takeda Shida is winning the standup battle so far.
Holliday misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Shida counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Holliday swings widly with a right hand
and Shida counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shida on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Holliday. Holliday obviously looking to wear him down.
Holliday takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Holliday looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holliday needs to keep his hands up - Shida had a free shot at his head there.
Shida tries to keep at a distance but Holliday has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shida tries to work over Holliday's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Holliday misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shida's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Holliday closes the distance and clinches.
Holliday misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Holliday fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Holliday.
Holliday tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shida's elbow.
Shida blocks a body shot from Holliday.
Holliday is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Shida breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Holliday fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Holliday closes the distance and clinches.
Shida has had enough of the clinch but Holliday keeps him there for the moment.
Shida lands an uppercut.
Holliday pushes Shida back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Holliday.
Holliday lands a body shot.
Holliday tries a body shot but Shida blocks it.
Shida misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shida is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Holliday makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
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!
Holliday misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shida misses with a short punch on the inside.
Holliday misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Holliday goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Holliday.
Shida looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Shida lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Holliday backwards.
John Henry Holliday seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shida.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shida.
Shida prevents a body shot from Holliday.
Shida escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Holliday misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shida.
Holliday throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Shida counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holliday scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shida throws a one two combo.
A swing and a miss from Holliday.
Holliday doesn't manage to clinch there - Shida circles away.
Holliday is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Holliday slips a straight right by Shida.
Holliday lands with an overhand left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holliday tries to clinch but Shida is having none of it.
Holliday throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shida counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Holliday misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shida.
Holliday steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shida.
Shida loads up on a big right hand but Holliday slips the punch.
Holliday lands a jab.
Holliday throws a lazy uppercut
and Shida counters with a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab from Holliday.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Henry Holliday will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on John Henry Holliday's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
The fighters circling - Shida throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slapping leg kick lands for Holliday.
Shida misses the shot to the body.
Shida gets tackled into the cage by Holliday. Holliday maintains the clinch.
Holliday lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shida.
Holliday tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shida's elbow.
Holliday pushes Shida back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Holliday cracks Shida with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holliday lands a shoulder strike.
Holliday cracks Shida with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Holliday misses with a hook to the ribs.
Holliday lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shida backwards.
Holliday digs a right hand into Shida's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shida's gas tank.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Holliday.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holliday scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Holliday doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Holliday works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shida misses with a punch on the inside.
Holliday lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Holliday misses with the head strike.
Shida swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shida swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Holliday scores with a nice hook to the head.
Holliday struggles to land a body shot inside as Shida controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Holliday.
Holliday misses with a punch on the inside.
Shida is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Shida misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Holliday keeps control of Shida as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A right hook to the body lands for Holliday.
Holliday tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shida's elbow.
Holliday working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Holliday lands a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holliday misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shida wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Holliday has him pressed against the cage.
Holliday lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shida.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holliday struggles to land a body shot inside as Shida controls his hands.
Holliday lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Holliday working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Holliday goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Holliday lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shida backwards.
Shida is trying to push Holliday away but Holliday has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Holliday misses with a punch to the body.
Holliday tries to throw a body punch but Shida avoids it by throwing Holliday back against the cage.
Holliday works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Holliday lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Holliday.
Holliday tries a body shot but Shida blocks it.
Holliday stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A body shot lands from Holliday.
Holliday lands a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holliday tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Holliday lands a shot to the body.
Holliday misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Holliday struggles to land a body shot inside as Shida controls his hands.
Shida blocks a body shot from Holliday.
Holliday gets through Shida's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Holliday misses with a punch to the body.
Holliday throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shidas head.
Holliday tries a body shot but Shida blocks it.
Shida breaks the clinch.
Holliday feints and then cracks Shida's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shida down.
Holliday pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Holliday misses with a double jab.
Shida throwing a counter right hand but Holliday manages to avoid it.
Jab by Shida.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shida throws an overhand right that lands on Holliday's shoulder, as Holliday tries to avoid the shot.
Holliday tries to counter with a clinch but Shida shakes him off and moves away.
Holliday with a nice cross.
Holliday throws a front kick aimed at Shida's knee but Shida avoids it well.
Shida swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Holliday throws a hook to the side of Shida's head but Shida sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Holliday misses with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holliday throws a body punch but Shida moves out of range.
Shida slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Holliday works the jab nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Henry Holliday comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Holliday 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Henry Holliday!
A very excited looking John Henry Holliday rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zeta Knox (ranked 216 p4p, 567 weight class) and Tauski Mountain (ranked 14 p4p, 38 weight class). Knox comes to the cage accompanied by Five Finger Death Punch | Bad Company . Zeta Knox could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tauski Mountain's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 44 - 30 - 0, fighting out of London, Zeta Knox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tauski Mountain!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mountain defending well as Knox loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mountain! But no joy.
Knox definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Knox loads up on a big right hand but Mountain slips the punch.
And Mountain responds with a good body kick, but Knox manages to step out the way in time.
Mountain displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
Mountain throws a combination that misses
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Tauski Mountain has been cut.
Mountain moves forwards but Knox connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Knox avoids the head kick by Mountain.
It looked like Knox wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mountain throws a poor cross that misses
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slow jab from Knox misses its intended target.
Knox looks to land a right hand but Mountain moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox misses with a jab to the body
and Mountain cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A solid body kick from Mountain.
Knox missing with a left hand there. Mountain was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Knox misses the body punch
and Mountain counters with a stiff right hand.
Mountain throws a body shot but no joy.
Knox misses the shot to the body.
Mountain swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Mountain.
Mountain lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Knox uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mountain has time to react.
Mountain connects with a good right hand that stumbles Knox. Knox circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
It looks like Zeta Knox has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Knox misses.
Knox uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mountain needs to keep his hands up - Knox had a free shot at his head there.
Mountain looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mountain avoids the body shot from Knox.
Mountain looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mountain looks to land a combination but Knox avoids it well.
Zeta Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mountain lands a big head kick that sends Knox to the canvas! Mountain follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tauski Mountain!
An out of breath Tauski Mountain thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Zeta Knox had this to say: '"If you haven't lost in this
sport, you haven't fought the right guys yet." (Matt Hughes) '.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aiko San (ranked 596 p4p, 274 weight class) and Clint Rivers (ranked 93 p4p, 44 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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 21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aiko San!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Clint Rivers!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rivers circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little jabbing left from Rivers on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rivers throws a jab but it's blocked by San.
Rivers drives through and clinches with San against the cage.
Rivers's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
San misses with some punches.
Rivers has San pressed against the cage, preventing San from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
San misses with some punches.
Rivers works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Rivers stands and throws San's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rivers scoring with punches from side control.
Rivers has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rivers avoids the strikes from the bottom by San.
Rivers blocks the strikes from San.
San on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if San tries to get out of the position.
Rivers wants to control but San is keeping him busy.
San tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Rivers scoring with punches from side control.
Rivers is trying to get an arm triangle but San is defending well.
San's coaches at Sol União Elite Alliance of Fighters 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rivers scores with punches from side control.
Rivers tries for a kimura but San is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
San striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Rivers scores with a couple of short elbows.
San tries to buck Rivers off but Rivers is having none of it.
San sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
San on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rivers is keen to just control but San is a slippery customer.
San tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Rivers seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but San does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
San throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Rivers keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
San misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Rivers blocks the strikes from San.
Nice strikes from Rivers there.
Nice strikes from Rivers there.
Rivers lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Still in half guard, Rivers seems content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivers is nestled in close to San, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rivers blocks the strikes from San.
Rivers working over San with some ground and pound. San looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
San throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Rivers is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
San missing with punches from the bottom.
San taking some punishment here, with Rivers in his half guard.
San moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
San throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
San thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Rivers landing some decent shots from guard.
Rivers with a nice head shot there.
San looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Rivers puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Rivers slips a nice elbow through San's hands, connecting with San's forehead.
San is rocked!
Rivers landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Oh San is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rivers lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ground and pound from Rivers.
Rivers lands a big elbow - San is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Rivers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clint Rivers!
Clint Rivers took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Conviction for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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