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C265: Tosen vs Myers II PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rukter Demenok (ranked 1499 p4p, 4017 weight class) and Robert Grandis (ranked 109 p4p, 252 weight class). Demenok comes to the cage accompanied by The Moby Dick Speech. Rukter Demenok had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rukter Demenok!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 19 - 2, fighting out of New York, Robert Grandis!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grandis rushes Demenok and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Grandis misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grandis.
A right hook to the body lands for Demenok.
Grandis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Grandis blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Demenok.
Demenok tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grandis.
Demenok blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Demenok scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Demenok lands a hook that snaps the head of Grandis backwards.
Demenok lands a nice shot to the body.
Demenok stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Demenok blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Demenok blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Demenok lands a left hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Demenok lands a hook that snaps the head of Grandis backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Grandis.
Demenok swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grandis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've been informed that Grandis 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.
Still in the clinch, Demenok scores with a nice short uppercut.
Grandis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Demenok lands a nice shot to the body.
Demenok scores with a shot to the side of Grandis's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grandis lands a body punch.
A short uppercut from Grandis.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grandis.
Demenok lands a left hand that snaps the head of Grandis backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grandis.
Grandis tries a body shot but Demenok blocks it.
Grandis pushes Demenok back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Demenok tries to work over Grandis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Demenok lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Demenok fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Demenok.
Demenok lands a nice shot to the body.
Grandis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grandis swings wildly with an uppercut but Demenok uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grandis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grandis can't find room to land a body shot as Demenok controls the action.
Grandis pushes Demenok back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Demenok doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grandis has a couple of punches blocked by Demenok.
Demenok lands a body punch in the clinch.
Demenok goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grandis misses with a punch to the body.
Demenok tries a body shot but Grandis blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Demenok.
Demenok lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grandis backwards.
Demenok breaks the clinch.
Demenok has closed the distance and engaged Grandis in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Demenok fails to land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Grandis.
Demenok can't find room to land a body shot as Grandis controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Demenok fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Grandis fails to land.
Demenok digs a right hand underneath Grandis's ribcage. Grandis let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Grandis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Demenok misses with some punches.
Grandis lands a left hand.
Grandis lands a body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Grandis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Grandis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Demenok backwards.
Grandis blocks a body shot from Demenok.
Demenok lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Grandis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Grandis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grandis misses with the head strike.
Grandis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grandis can't find room to land a body shot as Demenok controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Demenok.
Grandis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Demenok as the two fighters clinch.
A short left from Grandis.
Demenok lands a right hand.
Grandis misses with a punch to the body.
Demenok tries to work over Grandis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grandis tries to work over Demenok's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Demenok fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grandis struggles to land a body shot inside as Demenok controls his hands.
Grandis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Demenok goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grandis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grandis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Demenok lands a left hand that snaps the head of Grandis backwards.
Grandis misses with a punch on the inside.
Demenok scores with a nice hook to the head.
Grandis throws a punch but it's blocked by Demenok.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grandis swings wildly with an uppercut but Demenok uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grandis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Demenok is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Demenok blocks a body shot from Grandis.
Demenok blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Demenok.
Grandis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Demenok.
Demenok scores with a shot to the side of Grandis's head.
Demenok misses with a short punch on the inside.
Demenok misses with a punch to the body.
Grandis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grandis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Demenok.
Grandis blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grandis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Demenok.
Demenok lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Demenok creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Demenok.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rukter Demenok will probably get the nod.
That's time! Demenok's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Grandis 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 Demenok has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Demenok and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Grandis moves into the clinch.
Demenok lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Grandis or not.
Demenok lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Grandis has a couple of punches blocked by Demenok.
Demenok misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grandis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Demenok lands a right hand.
Demenok lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Demenok blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grandis.
Grandis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Demenok backwards.
Grandis throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Demenok.
Demenok goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Demenok lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grandis backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Demenok throws a head punch that misses.
Demenok lands a left hand.
Grandis misses with some punches.
Demenok scores with a shot to the side of Grandis's head.
Grandis blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Demenok.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demenok blocking some punches.
Demenok lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Demenok lands a body punch in the clinch.
Grandis struggles to land a body shot inside as Demenok controls his hands.
Demenok works on Grandis's body with a couple of short punches.
Demenok tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Demenok misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rukter Demenok has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Grandis lands a shoulder strike.
Grandis can't find room to land a body shot as Demenok controls the action.
Demenok lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
 Grandis is rocked!
A nice left hand lands by Demenok.
Grandis is still on wobbly legs! Can Demenok finish him?
Demenok lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grandis backwards.
A short body shot lands from Demenok as the two fighters clinch.
Demenok lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Demenok throws a big uppercut that drops Grandis! More strikes from Demenok and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Grandis lies dazed against the cage as Demenok celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rukter Demenok!
Rukter Demenok thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Roko Matijevic (ranked 1614 p4p, 1751 weight class) and Alejandro Laguera (ranked 122 p4p, 129 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roko Matijevic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alejandro Laguera!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laguera lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Laguera throws a lazy right hand but Matijevic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Laguera just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMatijevic.
Laguera lands a nice shot that snaps Matijevic's head back.
Laguera walks forward, straight into a front kick from Matijevic.
Laguera shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Matijevic sprawls well. Matijevic wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Laguera gets slowly back to his feet.
Laguera throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Matijevic lands an overhand right.
Laguera fails in his attempt to clinch.
Laguera walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice uppercut lands for Laguera. That snapped Matijevic's head back.
Laguera misses with a left hand
and Matijevic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Laguera lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laguera lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matijevic circles away quickly and effectively.
It looked like Matijevic was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Laguera.
Laguera fails to land the takedown.
Matijevic throwing a counter right hand but Laguera manages to avoid it.
Laguera misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Matijevic thinks about countering with a head kick.
Roko Matijevic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alejandro Laguera.
Laguera throws the left hand but Matijevic avoids the punch easily.
Laguera throws an overhand right that lands on Matijevic's shoulder, as Matijevic tries to avoid the shot.
It appears Matijevic was looking to counter with a kick there.
Matijevic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Laguera.
Laguera throws a nice looking combination but Matijevic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Matijevic takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Matijevic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Laguera is defended easily by Matijevic.
An attempted straight right counter from Matijevic misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matijevic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Laguera misses with a series of wild punches.
Matijevic lands a nice looking body kick.
Laguera has managed to clinch.
Matijevic lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matijevic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Laguera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matijevic half committed to a counter leg kick.
Laguera shoots in looking for a takedown. Matijevic tries to sprawl out of it but Laguera keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Matijevic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Laguera.
Laguera falls off balance throwing a combination
and Matijevic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alejandro Laguera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matijevic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Laguera fails to land the takedown.
Laguera lands with an overhand left.
Matijevic lands a body shot.
Laguera has his takedown stuffed
and Matijevic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Laguera looks winded!
Matijevic lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Laguera dives in for a single leg takedown but Matijevic sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matijevic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Laguera throws a head kick that misses
and Matijevic counters with a straight right hand.
Laguera is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laguera fails with an attempt to clinch.
Laguera is still on wobbly legs! Can Matijevic finish him?
Laguera shoots for a double leg takedown but Matijevic sprawls well. He's pushed Laguera's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Laguera seems to have recovered his senses.
A swing and a miss from Matijevic.
Laguera misses with a body shot.
Matijevic appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've been told by Matijevic's head coaches at DC Dragon Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Laguera moves out of range of the strikes.
Laguera throws a right hand that misses
and Matijevic counters with a nice uppercut.
Laguera throws a hook but Matijevic avoids it easily.
Matijevic scores with a body shot.
Laguera shoots and misses
and Matijevic counters with a left to the body.
Matijevic connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Laguera might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Matijevic throws a hook but Laguera avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roko Matijevic dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Laguera shoots in but Matijevic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Laguera throws a poor cross that misses
letting Matijevic counter with a right hand.
Laguera displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matijevic throws out the jab.
Laguera misses with a jab, cross combination.
Laguera scores with a body shot.
Matijevic scores with a sloppy right hand. Laguera should have avoided that one.
Matijevic lands with a thumping leg kick.
Laguera defending well as Matijevic loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Laguera on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laguera looks to land a combination but Matijevic avoids it well.
It looked like Matijevic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Laguera works the jab nicely.
Laguera on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Matijevic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Laguera counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laguera fails in his attempt to clinch.
Roko Matijevic is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laguera throws a series of strikes that have Matijevic backpedaling.
Matijevic throws a body shot but no joy.
Laguera throws a head kick that misses.
Laguera tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Matijevic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Matijevic misses with a low kick as Laguera jumps back.
Laguera throws a nice head kick!
A jab from Laguera misses.
Matijevic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Laguera ducks under a wild hook from Matijevic.
Matijevic lunges at Laguera with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Laguera's hand.
Laguera misses with a straight right.
A shot to the liver by Matijevic. Beautiful body shot.
Laguera misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laguera misses the jab.
Laguera moves out of range of the strikes.
Laguera misses with a double jab.
Matijevic quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Laguera looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Matijevic is fending him off so far but Laguera persists. Nope, Matijevic circles away and we're back to standing.
Laguera throws a hook but Matijevic avoids it easily.
Matijevic staying out of range there.
Matijevic throws a half hearted mid kick.
Laguera uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matijevic.
Laguera lands a glancing blow to the side of Matijevic's head.
Laguera connects with a body shot that sends Matijevic's belly button to the back.
Matijevic swings widly with a right hand
and Laguera counters with a straight right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Matijevic.
Laguera connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Laguera misses.
Matijevic with a nice cross.
Laguera misses with a looping right.
A slapping leg kick lands for Matijevic.
Laguera closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Matijevic misses with a body kick.
Laguera throws a nice looking combination but Matijevic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Laguera scores with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Laguera. Matijevic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Laguera fails with a takedown attempt.
Roko Matijevic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alejandro Laguera.
Laguera lands with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matijevic throws a leg kick that misses.
Laguera tries a head kick but it misses.
Matijevic scores with a crisp jab that stopped Laguera in his tracks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laguera staying out of range there.
It seemed like Laguera was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Matijevic throws a chopping leg kick but Laguera manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Matijevic misses with a hook to the body
and Laguera cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Laguera avoids the body shot from Matijevic.
Laguera fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Matijevic. Laguera shrugs it off though.
Laguera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Laguera checks a low kick from Matijevic.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alejandro Laguera will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Laguera ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Laguera misses with a takedown attempt
and Laguera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matijevic gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Laguera counters with a nice uppercut.
Matijevic throws a shot to the body.
Matijevic keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Laguera tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Matijevic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Matijevic jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Matijevic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Laguera throws a sloppy head kick and Matijevic moves out of range easily.
As Laguera looks to move away, Matijevic throws a big counter combo but Laguera just gets out of the way.
Matijevic blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laguera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Laguera takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Matijevic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Laguera.
Matijevic seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Matijevic misses with a hook.
Matijevic lands a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Laguera misses.
Laguera closes the distance and clinches up with Matijevic, looking for a takedown. Laguera pushes Matijevic against the cage but Matijevic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
It looked like Matijevic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Matijevic throws a body kick that misses.
Matijevic misses with an uppercut. Laguera saw that one coming.
Laguera throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matijevic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Laguera.
Roko Matijevic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Laguera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matijevic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Laguera takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Laguera misses with a hook. Matijevic ducked under it nicely.
Laguera fails to land the takedown.
Roko Matijevic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alejandro Laguera.
Matijevic checks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laguera misses with a body shot.
Matijevic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Laguera moves away.
Laguera throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A counter left hand to the body from Matijevic misses its target.
Matijevic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Laguera.
Sloppy strikes from Laguera. Those never looked like landing.
A lazy left from Laguera finds it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matijevic takes a swing at Laguera's ribcage but misses.
Laguera shoots in for a takedown but Matijevic shows good takedown defense.
Laguera takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Laguera scores with a nice head shot.
Laguera throws an overhand right that lands on Matijevic's shoulder, as Matijevic tries to avoid the shot.
Matijevic was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Matijevic tries a low kick but Laguera avoids it.
Laguera slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Matijevic looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laguera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matijevic was well out of range. Poor timing from Laguera.
Matijevic ducks under a wild hook from Laguera.
Matijevic stuns Laguera with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Laguera shoots in looking for a takedown. Matijevic tries to sprawl out of it but Laguera keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Matijevic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Laguera throws a poor cross that misses
and Matijevic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Laguera needs to keep his hands up - Matijevic had a free shot at his head there.
Matijevic throws a jab but it's blocked by Laguera.
Laguera tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Matijevic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Matijevic lands a big uppercut and Laguera crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Laguera looks OK. Matijevic waves Laguera back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Matijevic! Laguera is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roko Matijevic!
Roko Matijevic thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rob Roy (ranked 711 p4p, 1375 weight class) and Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit (ranked 91 p4p, 175 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 42 - 21 - 1, fighting out of New York, Rob Roy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook
and Roy counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roy was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Roy ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Roy walks into a stiff left hand from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Roy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sitsongrit with a nice calf kick.
Roy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Roy's ribcage but misses.
Roy half committed to a counter leg kick.
Roy throws a sloppy head kick and Sitsongrit moves out of range easily.
Jab, jab by Sitsongrit - just one landing.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roy was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws out a loose jab but Roy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roy tried to counter with a leg kick but Sitsongrit avoided it.
Sitsongrit throws a left and a right that both miss
and Roy counters with a good, hard body kick but Sitsongrit shrugs it off.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roy manages to avoid it.
Roy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sitsongrit throws a looping overhand right but Roy ducks down to avoid it.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Roy counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Roy takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sitsongrit lands with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roy defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
Roy looks to land a left hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range nicely.
Roy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit looks to land a right hand but Roy moved out of range.
Sitsongrit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Roy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Roy misses the target.
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a right hand
and Roy counters with a straight right hand.
Roy slips under a jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Roy fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sitsongrit just manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Sitsongrit misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit cracks Roy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but Roy avoids the punch easily.
Sitsongrit misses with a lunging right hand
and Roy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Good exchange - Sitsongrit coming out on top.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut. Roy saw that one coming.
Sitsongrit swinging wildly here.
Roy tried to counter with a leg kick but Sitsongrit avoided it.
Roy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Roy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roy was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
As Sitsongrit backs away, Roy returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Roy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
Roy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit looks to land a left hand but Roy moved out of range nicely.
Sitsongrit misses with a combination
and Roy counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit swings widly with a right hand
and Roy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Roy dodges the punch combination from Sitsongrit.
Roy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
No joy there for Sitsongrit, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Roy throws a quick counter kick to the body but Sitsongrit avoids it.
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sitsongrit.
Roy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sitsongrit lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Roy at a distance.
Sitsongrit misses with the body kick
and Roy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Roy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a combination
and Roy makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A big right from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roy manages to avoid it.
It looked like Roy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick
and Roy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the side of Roy's head but Roy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Roy thinks about countering with a head kick.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the side of Roy's head but Roy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Roy throwing a counter right hand but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Roy's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
Roy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Roy drops his hands momentarily and Sitsongrit takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sitsongrit looks to land a left hand but Roy moved out of range nicely.
Roy feinted there with a counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sitsongrit!
Roy slips under a jab.
Roy fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sitsongrit just manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on Roy's shoulder, as Roy tries to avoid the shot.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook
letting Roy counter with a right hand.
Sitsongrit checks the leg kick nicely there.
Roy swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Roy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.
Roy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Donk. Sitsongrit catches Roy right on the button with a cross.
Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on Roy's shoulder, as Roy tries to avoid the shot.
Roy tried to counter with a leg kick but Sitsongrit avoided it.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sitsongrit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
Roy avoids a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit cracks Roy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Roy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit lands with a cross.
Sitsongrit misses with a double jab
and Roy counters with an outside leg kick.
A combination from Sitsongrit does no damage.
Roy fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sitsongrit just manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit swings away with a body shot that misses
and Roy counters with a leg kick.
Roy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Roy throwing a counter right hand but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Roy is just out of range.
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a sloppy body shot
and Roy counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sitsongrit is breathing heavily.
Roy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook
letting Roy counter with a right hand.
Sitsongrit swings widly with a right hand
and Roy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sitsongrit throws a left and a right that both miss
and Roy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Roy lands with a nice body punch.
Sitsongrit throws a jab when Roy was well out of range.
Roy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
Roy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sitsongrit misses with a lunging right hand
and Roy counters with a nice leg kick.
Roy tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A good leg kick by Roy.
Roy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.
Roy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sitsongrit misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Roy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Roy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sitsongrit doesn't seem bothered though.
Sitsongrit falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sitsongrit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook
and Roy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Roy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
It looked like Roy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Roy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Roy counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sitsongrit's knee momentarily.
Roy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
Roy tried to counter with a leg kick but Sitsongrit avoided it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Roy dominated that second round.
That's time! Roy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Roy connects with a body shot.
Sitsongrit misses with a left hand
and Roy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Roy walks into a straight right hand from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Roy avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Roy misses its target.
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Roy moves away and avoids it.
Sitsongrit's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sitsongrit misses with a head kick.
Roy throwing a counter right hand but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roy.
Sitsongrit misses with a kick to the body
and Roy counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roy scores with a jab to the head.
Sitsongrit is rocked!
Sitsongrit misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Roy counters with a huge right that knocks Sitsongrit out cold! Roy is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rob Roy!
Rob Roy thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad (ranked 429 p4p, 595 weight class) and Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez (ranked 32 p4p, 45 weight class). Ferkingstad comes to the cage accompanied by Try That In A Small Town. 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferkingstad throws a looping overhand right but Jurgensen Sanchez ducks down to avoid it.
Ferkingstad looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with the left hand. Ferkingstad knows he should have avoided that one.
Jurgensen Sanchez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ferkingstad clinches.
Come on Ferkingstad - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ferkingstad tries to work over Jurgensen Sanchez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ferkingstad stalling the fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ferkingstad.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jurgensen Sanchezs head.
Ferkingstad works on Jurgensen Sanchez's body with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A hook to the body from Ferkingstad.
Jurgensen Sanchez tries to break the clinch but Ferkingstad is controlling the position.
Jurgensen Sanchez manages to break the clinch.
Ferkingstad defending well as Jurgensen Sanchez loads up on a big left hand.
Ferkingstad on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jurgensen Sanchez. Jurgensen Sanchez obviously looking to wear him down.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferkingstad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Ferkingstad on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jurgensen Sanchez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands with a shot to the body.
Ferkingstad pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jurgensen Sanchez is out of range and Ferkingstad settles back down.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a hook.
Jurgensen Sanchez thumps Ferkingstad with a low kick.
Ferkingstad throws a leg kick but Jurgensen Sanchez sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ferkingstad connects with a leg kick.
A low kick from Ferkingstad is predictable there
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a one-two to the body.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a shot to the body.
Jurgensen Sanchez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jurgensen Sanchez looks to throw the jab but Ferkingstad is out of range.
A quick step to the side and Ferkingstad tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jurgensen Sanchez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
 It looks like Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez has been cut.
Ferkingstad throws a leg kick
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a stiff right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ferkingstad looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ferkingstad looks for the body kick but Jurgensen Sanchez saw that one coming.
Jurgensen Sanchez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad is looking to clinch but Jurgensen Sanchez is avoiding it.
Jurgensen Sanchez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Jurgensen Sanchez misses the target.
Ferkingstad tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jurgensen Sanchez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jurgensen Sanchez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ferkingstad connects with an inside leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a hook but Ferkingstad blocks it.
Ferkingstad uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jurgensen Sanchez.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jurgensen Sanchez. Ferkingstad does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ferkingstad throws a hook but Jurgensen Sanchez avoids it easily.
Ferkingstad backing away here, and Jurgensen Sanchez unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ferkingstad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range as Ferkingstad strikes.
Jurgensen Sanchez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ferkingstad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferkingstad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jurgensen Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Ferkingstad connects with a body shot.
A big left from Ferkingstad misses.
Jurgensen Sanchez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ferkingstad.
Jurgensen Sanchez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
An attempted straight right counter from Ferkingstad misses the target.
Jurgensen Sanchez swats away the attempt to clinch by Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ferkingstad cracks Jurgensen Sanchez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jurgensen Sanchez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad tries to clinch but Jurgensen Sanchez is having none of it.
A big right from Jurgensen Sanchez misses.
Ferkingstad tries to clinch but Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands the left hand.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ferkingstad counters with a solid body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferkingstad fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferkingstad showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a nice looking combination but Ferkingstad bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jurgensen Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Ferkingstad.
Jurgensen Sanchez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a head kick that misses.
Jurgensen Sanchez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ferkingstad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jurgensen Sanchez moves away.
Jurgensen Sanchez scoring well with a low kick there.
Ferkingstad moves away from the strike by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a looping left.
A big left from Jurgensen Sanchez misses.
Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range of the leg kick from Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad cracks a nice hook into Jurgensen Sanchez's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ferkingstad throws a right hand that misses
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jurgensen Sanchez just misses with a punch to the body.
Jurgensen Sanchez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ferkingstad throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ferkingstad misses the shot to the body.
Jurgensen Sanchez fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ferkingstad is out of range.
Jurgensen Sanchez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Jurgensen Sanchez misses its intended target.
Ferkingstad uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Ferkingstad fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a hook. Ferkingstad ducked under it nicely.
Ferkingstad closes the distance but Jurgensen Sanchez moves to the side
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a stiff right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Jurgensen Sanchez misses the target.
Ferkingstad throws a lazy uppercut
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jurgensen Sanchez tries a head kick but it misses.
Ferkingstad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ferkingstad scores with a nice strike.
Ferkingstad throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ferkingstad tries to land a front kick but Jurgensen Sanchez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
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!
Jurgensen Sanchez blocks the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jurgensen Sanchez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ferkingstad.
A jab lands there for Ferkingstad.
Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range of the leg kick from Ferkingstad.
Jurgensen Sanchez 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.
Ferkingstad misses with a combination
enabling Jurgensen Sanchez to counter with a crisp jab.
Ferkingstad pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jurgensen Sanchez.
Ferkingstad is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ferkingstad motions for Jurgensen Sanchez to come forward. Ferkingstad throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ferkingstad checks a leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez looks to land a left hand but Ferkingstad moved out of range nicely.
Jurgensen Sanchez with a nice calf kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ferkingstad was well out of range. Poor timing from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a few strikes there.
Ferkingstad misses with a lunging right hand
and Jurgensen Sanchez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jurgensen Sanchez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a slapping body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ferkingstad misses with a kick to the body
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ferkingstad staying out of range there.
Ferkingstad lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a shot from downtown. Ferkingstad moves away and avoids it.
Ferkingstad bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Ferkingstad misses.
Ferkingstad jabs Jurgensen Sanchez right on the nose. Jurgensen Sanchez blinks but takes it well.
A big right from Jurgensen Sanchez misses.
Ferkingstad misses with a body kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ferkingstad can pounce on him.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a wild combination.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jurgensen Sanchez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That has opened up Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez's cut even more.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a jab when Ferkingstad was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a hook to the body. Ferkingstad takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ferkingstad moves out of range of the strikes.
Ferkingstad swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ferkingstad throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ferkingstad throws a leg kick which misses Jurgensen Sanchez's front leg but catches the back leg as Jurgensen Sanchez tries to avoid it.
Jurgensen Sanchez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ferkingstad tries to close the distance and clinch but Jurgensen Sanchez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ferkingstad clinches up against the cage.
Ferkingstad misses with a body punch.
Jurgensen Sanchez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jurgensen Sanchez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ferkingstad.
Jurgensen Sanchez looks to land a left hand but Ferkingstad moved out of range nicely.
A low kick from Ferkingstad misses
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jurgensen Sanchez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ferkingstad just misses with a punch to the body.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands with a nice body punch.
Ferkingstad chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jurgensen Sanchez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a good cross that connects.
Ferkingstad tries to land a leg kick but Jurgensen Sanchez saw it coming and moves away.
A big right from Jurgensen Sanchez misses.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a body shot.
Ferkingstad misses with a body shot
and Jurgensen Sanchez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ferkingstad looks to land a left hand but Jurgensen Sanchez moved out of range nicely.
Ferkingstad shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ferkingstad attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ferkingstad tries to close the distance and clinch but Jurgensen Sanchez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a nice looking body shot.
Jurgensen Sanchez connects with a leg kick.
Ferkingstad moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Ferkingstad on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ferkingstad tries to score with a low kick but Jurgensen Sanchez moves his leg out of the way.
Ferkingstad throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with an uppercut.
Ferkingstad keeps Jurgensen Sanchez at a distance using the push kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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.
Ferkingstad misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ferkingstad misses with an uppercut.
Ferkingstad forces Jurgensen Sanchez back against the cage and clinches.
Ferkingstad digs a right hand into Jurgensen Sanchez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jurgensen Sanchez's gas tank.
Ferkingstad fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jurgensen Sanchez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A left hand lands to the body for Ferkingstad.
Jurgensen Sanchez looking to stall.
A nice left hand lands by Ferkingstad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferkingstad tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jurgensen Sanchez's elbow.
Ferkingstad misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Ferkingstad fails to land.
Jurgensen Sanchez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferkingstad throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ferkingstad's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ferkingstad avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ferkingstad misses with a looping right.
Ferkingstad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ferkingstad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ferkingstad fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jurgensen Sanchez checks it well.
Ferkingstad misses with a lunging right hand
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a nice uppercut.
Ferkingstad throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jurgensen Sanchez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands with a nice body punch.
Good work by Jurgensen Sanchez as he checks the leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a big shot that misses.
Ferkingstad moves away from the strike by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez checks a leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a looping left.
Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferkingstad takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ferkingstad misses with a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jurgensen Sanchez checks a leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a slapping body shot.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a hook. Ferkingstad ducked under it nicely.
Ferkingstad lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ferkingstad lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jurgensen Sanchez's sensitive parts.
Jurgensen Sanchez lunges at Ferkingstad with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ferkingstad's hand.
Jurgensen Sanchez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ferkingstad throws a low kick but Jurgensen Sanchez avoids it.
Jurgensen Sanchez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jurgensen Sanchez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferkingstad cracks Jurgensen Sanchez with an open hand slap.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a jab to the nose.
Jurgensen Sanchez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ferkingstad finds it's way round the side to connect with Jurgensen Sanchez's head.
Ferkingstad avoids the body shot from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Ferkingstad dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jurgensen Sanchez. That did some damage!
Jurgensen Sanchez is looking to slow Ferkingstad down with leg kicks.
Ferkingstad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Ferkingstad is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jurgensen Sanchez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ferkingstad scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ferkingstad dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jurgensen Sanchez. That did some damage!
Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range of the strikes.
Ferkingstad throws a body kick that misses.
Jurgensen Sanchez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ferkingstad wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Ferkingstad.
Jurgensen Sanchez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ferkingstad moves away.
Ferkingstad throws a big shot that misses.
Ferkingstad throws a leg kick
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Good work by Jurgensen Sanchez as he checks the leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez avoids the body shot from Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad 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.
Jurgensen Sanchez staying out of range there.
Jurgensen Sanchez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ferkingstad with a body shot.
Ferkingstad is looking to clinch.
Jurgensen Sanchez looks to land a right hand but Ferkingstad moved out of range.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a lazy right hand but Ferkingstad sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ferkingstad on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jurgensen Sanchez. Ferkingstad does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ferkingstad fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jurgensen Sanchez just manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad.
I think Jurgensen Sanchez 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yasha Big Mouth (ranked 539 p4p, 626 weight class) and Nick Jackson (ranked 39 p4p, 45 weight class). Big Mouth comes into the arena with Bigmouth Strikes Again blaring out of the sound system. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Yasha Big Mouth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nick Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson lands with a nice body kick.
Jackson takes a swing at Big Mouth's ribcage but misses.
Jackson darts in looking for a takedown but Big Mouth gets double underhooks and turns Jackson into the cage.
Jackson scores with a shot to the body.
Jackson misses with a low kick.
Jackson lands a glancing blow to the side of Big Mouth's head.
Big Mouth takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Big Mouth ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
A head kick by Jackson misses
letting Big Mouth counter with a right hand.
It looks like Nick Jackson has been cut.
Jackson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jackson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Big Mouth counters with a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Big Mouth takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jackson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
An attempted straight right counter from Big Mouth misses the target.
Yasha Big Mouth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Jackson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Big Mouth avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Big Mouth throwing a counter right hand but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Nick Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jackson throws a head kick that half lands.
Jackson scoring well with a low kick there.
Big Mouth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson has his takedown stuffed
and Big Mouth counters with a left to the body.
Big Mouth throws a jab when Jackson was well out of range.
Jackson is looking to chop away at Big Mouth's legs.
Big Mouth tries to counter by clinching up but Jackson breaks away and moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Jackson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jackson cracks Big Mouth with an open hand slap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Big Mouth walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jackson.
Jackson tests Big Mouth's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Big Mouth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Big Mouth is looking for a counter combo.
Big Mouth defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jackson.
Big Mouth slips a straight right by Jackson.
Jackson motions for Big Mouth to come forward. Jackson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Big Mouth was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Good work by Jackson as he checks the leg kick.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Big Mouth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a leg kick that misses.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Big Mouth.
Yasha Big Mouth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Big Mouth displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a body kick.
Big Mouth throws the kick towards the body but Jackson avoids it.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Big Mouth showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Big Mouth counters with a nice leg kick.
Big Mouth explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Big Mouth darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Big Mouth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.
Big Mouth connects with a single shot there.
Big Mouth wobbles Jackson with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Big Mouth dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Jackson to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Yasha Big Mouth!
Yasha Big Mouth decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Finnish Tax Payer (ranked 106 p4p, 318 weight class) and Mamed Khalidovic (ranked 7 p4p, 27 weight class). Tax Payer's entrance music is Konala Cartelli - Mäkikotka. A fine choice. Khalidovic has chosen Зима-мама 25/17 as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 36 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Finnish Tax Payer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Mamed Khalidovic!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khalidovic throws a right hand that Tax Payer ducks under and follows up with a left that Tax Payer also avoids with ease.
Khalidovic ducks under a wild hook from Tax Payer.
Khalidovic is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Khalidovic with a nice calf kick.
Nice uppercut there from Khalidovic.
A telegraphed right hand from Tax Payer misses the target.
Khalidovic misses with a straight left.
An attempted straight right counter from Tax Payer misses the target.
Khalidovic pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tax Payer is out of range and Khalidovic settles back down.
Tax Payer thumps Khalidovic with a low kick.
Tax Payer looks to land a left hand but Khalidovic moved out of range nicely.
Khalidovic scores with a leg kick.
Finnish Tax Payer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khalidovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tax Payer.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tax Payer scores with a leg kick.
Tax Payer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Khalidovic throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tax Payer.
Khalidovic throws a lazy right hand but Tax Payer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tax Payer throws the left hand but Khalidovic avoids the punch easily.
Tax Payer lands with a straight right. Khalidovic didn't see that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khalidovic misses with a hook. Tax Payer ducked under it nicely.
Nice jab there from Khalidovic.
Khalidovic lands a head shot.
Khalidovic tries to land a leg kick but Tax Payer saw it coming and moves away.
Tax Payer avoids the body shot from Khalidovic.
An inside leg kick from Khalidovic misses.
Tax Payer cracks Khalidovic with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khalidovic with the inside leg kick.
Khalidovic with the inside leg kick.
Khalidovic takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Finnish Tax Payer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Khalidovic scores with a one two! Tax Payer had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Tax Payer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Khalidovic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tax Payer.
A swing and a miss from Tax Payer.
Khalidovic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Khalidovic shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tax Payer appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tax Payer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tax Payer's corner calls for a 1-2. Tax Payer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Khalidovic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tax Payer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Khalidovic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tax Payer.
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!
Tax Payer misses the jab.
Tax Payer scores with a jab.
A head kick from Tax Payer lands but Khalidovic takes it in his stride.
Khalidovic lands a high kick!
Tax Payer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Khalidovic's hands.
Tax Payer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tax Payer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Khalidovic. Khalidovic obviously looking to wear him down.
Khalidovic throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tax Payer.
Khalidovic feints and then cracks Tax Payer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tax Payer down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khalidovic attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tax Payer wants to slow Khalidovic down by chopping away at his legs.
Khalidovic misses with a head kick.
Tax Payer wants to land a leg kick but Khalidovic is out of range.
Tax Payer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Khalidovic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tax Payer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tax Payer jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A jab from Khalidovic misses.
Tax Payer throws a front kick aimed at Khalidovic's knee but Khalidovic avoids it well.
Tax Payer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Khalidovic.
Horrible takedown attempt by Khalidovic or perhaps it was just good defense by Tax Payer, which made it look bad.
Khalidovic lands a jab to the head.
Tax Payer throws a leg kick but Khalidovic sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Khalidovic throws a big shot that misses.
Tax Payer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Khalidovic throws a hook but Tax Payer blocks it.
Tax Payer misses with a straight left.
Tax Payer lands a lovely overhand right.
Khalidovic scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tax Payer lands with an overhand left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tax Payer lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tax Payer misses with a low kick.
A big left from Tax Payer misses.
Tax Payer misses with a wild combination.
Tax Payer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tax Payer falls off balance throwing a combination
and Khalidovic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Khalidovic connects with an inside leg kick.
Tax Payer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Khalidovic misses with a looping right.
Tax Payer thows a leg kick but Khalidovic checks it
and Khalidovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Khalidovic wants to slow Tax Payer down by chopping away at his legs.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tax Payer.
Khalidovic on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khalidovic stuns Tax Payer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tax Payer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Khalidovic circles away quickly and effectively.
Tax Payer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tax Payer.
A jab from Tax Payer finds it's way through Khalidovic's defenses.
Tax Payer tries a low kick but Khalidovic avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khalidovic misses with a low kick.
Khalidovic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tax Payer.
Khalidovic flicks out a counter leg kick but Tax Payer steps away.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tax Payer enables Khalidovic to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tax Payer manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Khalidovic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tax Payer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Khalidovic stops Tax Payer from standing up.
Khalidovic trying to control but Tax Payer is working from the bottom.
Khalidovic content to stall in guard here.
Tax Payer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Khalidovic is controlling him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Khalidovic looking to pass the guard.
Khalidovic wants to control from the top but Tax Payer keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Finnish Tax Payer will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Khalidovic checks a leg kick.
Tax Payer moves out of range as Khalidovic strikes.
Tax Payer throws a leg kick but Khalidovic sees it coming and moves out of range.
Khalidovic throws out a counter right but Tax Payer avoids it with no problem.
Tax Payer misses with an uppercut. Khalidovic saw that one coming.
A chopping leg kick lands by Khalidovic.
Khalidovic is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Khalidovic.
A head kick misses from Khalidovic.
Khalidovic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tax Payer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A combination from Khalidovic does no damage.
Khalidovic gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tax Payer lands a head kick. Khalidovic smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Khalidovic tries to land a leg kick but Tax Payer saw it coming and moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Tax Payer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jab by Tax Payer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tax Payer throws a jab when Khalidovic was well out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tax Payer.
Khalidovic checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Khalidovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tax Payer manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Tax Payer misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Khalidovic! But no joy.
Khalidovic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tax Payer looks to land a combination but Khalidovic avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tax Payer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tax Payer lands with a thumping leg kick.
Khalidovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Khalidovic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tax Payer circles away quickly and effectively.
Khalidovic with a nice calf kick.
A big left from Tax Payer misses.
Khalidovic 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.
Tax Payer looks to throw the jab but Khalidovic is out of range.
Tax Payer lands a jab to Khalidovic's midsection.
Tax Payer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Khalidovic moves away.
Tax Payer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tax Payer.
Khalidovic slips under a jab.
Good shot there by Khalidovic.
Tax Payer is looking to slow Khalidovic down with leg kicks.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tax Payer.
Khalidovic throws a big shot that misses.
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!
Khalidovic scores with a leg kick.
Tax Payer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Khalidovic is looking to score with low kicks.
Khalidovic attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A slow jab from Tax Payer misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khalidovic throws a leg kick but Tax Payer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tax Payer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Khalidovic takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Tax Payer throws a hook to the side of Khalidovic's head but Khalidovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tax Payer throws a hook but Khalidovic avoids it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tax Payer.
Khalidovic lands a nice hook to Tax Payer's body. Tax Payer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Finnish Tax Payer is winning the standup battle so far.
Khalidovic ducks under a wild hook from Tax Payer.
Khalidovic tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tax Payer misses with a looping right.
Khalidovic tries to land a leg kick but Tax Payer saw it coming and moves away.
Khalidovic thuds a left hand into Tax Payer's body.
Khalidovic misses with a hook.
Tax Payer slips a straight right by Khalidovic.
Khalidovic misses with a low kick.
Tax Payer moves out of range of the strikes.
Khalidovic listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Khalidovic's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Khalidovic blocks a jab.
Khalidovic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tax Payer.
A little jabbing left from Khalidovic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Khalidovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Khalidovic misses with a hook.
Khalidovic punishes Tax Payer's body with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khalidovic shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tax Payer as he jumps to the side.
Khalidovic gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tax Payer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Khalidovic avoids the body shot from Tax Payer.
Tax Payer throws a body punch but Khalidovic moves out of range.
Tax Payer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Khalidovic moves away.
It seemed like Khalidovic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tax Payer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Khalidovic throws a jab when Tax Payer was well out of range.
Khalidovic takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Khalidovic throws a head kick but Tax Payer moves out of range.
Khalidovic will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Khalidovic moves out of range as Tax Payer strikes.
Tax Payer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Khalidovic.
Tax Payer fires out a quick counter leg kick but Khalidovic just manages to avoid it.
Khalidovic listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Khalidovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tax Payer.
Khalidovic misses with a straight left.
Good leg kick by Tax Payer.
Tax Payer slips under a jab from Khalidovic.
Tax Payer scores with a sloppy right hand. Khalidovic should have avoided that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tax Payer misses with a straight right.
A leg kick checked by Tax Payer.
Tax Payer is looking to counter punch.
Khalidovic throws a lazy right hand but Tax Payer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tax Payer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Khalidovic slips under a jab from Tax Payer.
Tax Payer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Khalidovic.
Khalidovic moves out of range as Tax Payer strikes.
Tax Payer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khalidovic.
Khalidovic lands with a hook. Tax Payer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tax Payer loads up on a big right hand but Khalidovic slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Khalidovic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Khalidovic scores with a decent looking hook.
Khalidovic connects with an inside leg kick.
Khalidovic ducks under a wild hook from Tax Payer.
Tax Payer scores with a punch to the head.
Khalidovic avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tax Payer throws a leg kick but Khalidovic sees it coming and moves out of range.
Khalidovic moves away from the strike by Tax Payer.
Khalidovic throws out a loose jab but Tax Payer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tax Payer lunges at Khalidovic with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Khalidovic's hand.
Khalidovic cracks Tax Payer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Finnish Tax Payer dominated that second round.
That's time! Tax Payer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Khalidovic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tax Payer.
Mamed Khalidovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Khalidovic takes one on the button.
Khalidovic throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Khalidovic lands a leg kick that knocks Tax Payer off balance momentarily.
Khalidovic goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A punch combination from Tax Payer misses.
Tax Payer takes one to the side of the head.
Khalidovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Khalidovic.
Tax Payer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tax Payer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Khalidovic.
Good leg kick by Tax Payer.
Tax Payer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Khalidovic shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tax Payer eats them both and turns towards Khalidovic to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khalidovic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tax Payer scores with a jab.
Tax Payer takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Tax Payer connects with a right hand. Khalidovic shakes it off.
Tax Payer staying out of range there.
Tax Payer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick from Tax Payer lands but Khalidovic takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khalidovic throws a sloppy head kick and Tax Payer moves out of range easily.
Tax Payer throws a hook to the side of Khalidovic's head but Khalidovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed right hand from Khalidovic misses the target.
Tax Payer throws a big counter combination but Khalidovic scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Khalidovic shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tax Payer defends it nicely.
Khalidovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tax Payer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Khalidovic.
Khalidovic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tax Payer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tax Payer slips a straight right by Khalidovic.
Khalidovic takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tax Payer throws a body punch but Khalidovic moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Khalidovic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Khalidovic misses with a body kick.
Tax Payer jabs at Khalidovic's body.
Khalidovic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tax Payer tries to avoid it but Khalidovic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tax Payer to the ground. Tax Payer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Khalidovic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tax Payer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tax Payer throws a one two combo.
Good work by Tax Payer as he checks the leg kick.
Tax Payer scores with a sloppy right hand. Khalidovic should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tax Payer tests Khalidovic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tax Payer checks the leg kick.
Tax Payer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Khalidovic at a distance.
Khalidovic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tax Payer. Tax Payer obviously looking to wear him down.
Tax Payer connects with a leg kick.
Tax Payer with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Khalidovic.
Khalidovic gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tax Payer.
Tax Payer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tax Payer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tax Payer lands a head kick!
Khalidovic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tax Payer.
Tax Payer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tax Payer checks a leg kick nicely.
Tax Payer throws a head kick that misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tax Payer.
A low kick lands for Tax Payer.
Khalidovic scores with a nice head shot.
Nice shot by Tax Payer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khalidovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tax Payer throws out the jab.
Tax Payer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Khalidovic.
Sloppy strikes from Khalidovic. Those never looked like landing.
Tax Payer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khalidovic.
Khalidovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Tax Payer is just out of range.
Tax Payer scores with the left hand. Khalidovic knows he should have avoided that one.
Tax Payer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Khalidovic lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tax Payer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tax Payer cracks a nice hook into Khalidovic's ribs.
A swing and a miss from Tax Payer.
A little jabbing left from Khalidovic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A low kick lands for Tax Payer.
Nice jab there from Tax Payer.
Tax Payer staying out of range there.
Khalidovic throws a lazy right hand but Tax Payer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tax Payer avoids the head kick by Khalidovic.
Tax Payer scores with a leg kick.
Tax Payer scores with a leg kick.
Tax Payer plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tax Payer throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Khalidovic.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khalidovic jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Khalidovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Khalidovic on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Khalidovic takes a swing at Tax Payer's ribcage but misses.
Tax Payer throws a body shot but no joy.
Tax Payer works Khalidovic's body with a nice hook.
Khalidovic getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A slow jab from Khalidovic misses its intended target.
Khalidovic throws a series of punches but Tax Payer avoids them all with ease.
Some wild striking there from Khalidovic.
A quick step to the side and Tax Payer tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tax Payer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Khalidovic lands a jab to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Khalidovic takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
No joy there for Tax Payer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Khalidovic walks into a left hand.
Tax Payer thuds his right hand into Khalidovic's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Khalidovic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Finnish Tax Payer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tax Payer, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Finnish Tax Payer!
During a confident post fight interview, Finnish Tax Payer thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lindsay Apollo (ranked 142 p4p, 287 weight class) and Tekashi Six Nine (ranked 10 p4p, 19 weight class). Six Nine is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: KIKA - Tekashi 6ix9ine. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Lindsay Apollo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tekashi Six Nine !
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Apollo throws a low kick, looking for Six Nine 's leg but Six Nine calmly moves out of range.
Six Nine looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Apollo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Six Nine under the eye.
Six Nine connects with the punch.
Six Nine takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Apollo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Six Nine counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Apollo thinking.
Apollo closes the distance and pushes Six Nine back into the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Six Nine .
Six Nine lands an elbow that stopped Apollo in his tracks for a moment.
Apollo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Six Nine lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Apollo or not.
A nice left hand lands by Apollo.
Apollo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Six Nine tries to work over Apollo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Six Nine can't find room to land a body shot as Apollo controls the action.
Six Nine pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Six Nine tries to work over Apollo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Apollo lands a shot to the body.
Apollo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Six Nine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Six Nine throws an elbow but misses.
Six Nine misses with a punch to the body.
Six Nine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Six Nine .
Six Nine wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Apollo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Six Nine connects with a good right hand that stumbles Apollo. Apollo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Six Nine throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Apollo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Six Nine loads up on a big right hand but Apollo slips the punch.
Six Nine has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Apollo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Apollo moves out of range of the strikes.
Six Nine getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tekashi Six Nine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donk. Six Nine catches Apollo right on the button with a cross.
Six Nine circles away from the clinch attempt.
Apollo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Six Nine to score with a decent uppercut.
Six Nine avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Apollo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice cross by Six Nine .
Six Nine sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Apollo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Six Nine was well out of range. Poor timing from Apollo.
Apollo just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Six Nine .
Apollo throwing a counter right hand but Six Nine manages to avoid it.
Apollo moves away from the strike by Six Nine .
Six Nine moves in looking to clinch but Apollo pushes him off.
Apollo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Apollo avoids a kick to the body.
Six Nine avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Apollo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Apollo checks a low kick from Six Nine .
Apollo throws a body punch but Six Nine moves out of range.
Six Nine throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Apollo is looking to land body kicks.
Apollo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A jab from Six Nine misses.
Apollo misses with an uppercut.
Six Nine blocks a leg kick.
Six Nine takes a swing at Apollo's ribcage but misses.
A shot to the body from Six Nine misses
and Apollo makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Six Nine really felt that one!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Six Nine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Apollo.
Nice jab there from Apollo.
Apollo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Six Nine with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Apollo to score with a decent uppercut.
Six Nine throws a body shot but no joy.
Apollo tries to keep at a distance but Six Nine has taken the fight into the clinch.
Six Nine lands with a short shot to the head.
Apollo lands an uppercut.
Apollo takes a shot to the head.
Apollo gets control of Six Nine 's arms and successfully pulls guard. Apollo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Apollo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Six Nine defends it easily.
Apollo has his feet on Six Nine 's thighs here. He's pushed Six Nine 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! Six Nine screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lindsay Apollo!
During a confident post fight interview, Lindsay Apollo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Parta Matti (ranked 234 p4p, 460 weight class) and Anthony Wayne (ranked 32 p4p, 58 weight class). Matti comes to the cage accompanied by Language (Hula Cam) - Porter Robinson. The crowd seem to be enjoying Wayne's choice of entrance music: Edge Of A Revolution- Nickelback. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Parta Matti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anthony Wayne!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wayne misses with a hook.
Matti looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Anthony Wayne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wayne will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Matti fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wayne.
Wayne misses with a head kick.
Wayne scores with a jab to the body.
Matti throws a push kick but Wayne slaps the foot to one side.
Wayne looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Matti takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Matti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wayne manages to avoid it.
Wayne misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wayne tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Matti wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Matti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wayne scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
 It looks like Parta Matti has been cut.
Wayne throws a shot from downtown. Matti moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Matti wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wayne connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Matti's hands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matti ducks under a wild hook from Wayne.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick by Wayne misses
and Matti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Anthony Wayne has been cut.
Wayne has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Matti throws the left hand but Wayne avoids the punch easily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Wayne.
Wayne scores with a jab. Matti acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wayne throws a hook to the side of Matti's head but Matti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wayne throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Matti.
Nice shot lands for Wayne.
Matti throws a lazy right hand but Wayne sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wayne throws an off balance right hand
and Matti counters with a thumping low kick.
Good exchange - Wayne coming out on top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matti slips under a jab from Wayne.
Matti misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wayne throws a head kick that misses.
Wayne on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Matti's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wayne connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Matti scrambles back to his feet.
Parta Matti's cut is getting worse.
Wayne lands a head kick. Matti smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Wayne works Matti's body with a nice hook.
Matti avoids the head kick by Wayne.
Matti takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Parta Matti's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Wayne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matti manages to avoid it.
A big right from Wayne misses.
Wayne tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wayne lands a nice looking body shot.
Both fighters circling a little - Wayne finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Wayne drops Matti with a huge uppercut! Matti drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Wayne is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Wayne!
In his post fight interview, Anthony Wayne started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Parta Matti spoke after the fight, saying 'PARTY PARTY PARTY!!! Did I really lose if I get to PARTY?'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Javier Arroyo (ranked 8 p4p, 54 weight class) and Johnny Billabong (ranked 1 p4p, 8 weight class). Johnny Billabong told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Javier Arroyo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny Billabong!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Billabong scores with a jab to the body.
Billabong lands a head shot.
Billabong misses with an uppercut.
Arroyo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Arroyo misses.
Arroyo connects with an inside leg kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Billabong has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Billabong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Arroyo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Arroyo.
Arroyo 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.
Billabong misses with a looping left.
A nice inside leg kick there by Arroyo. That's going to slow Billabong down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billabong avoids the body shot from Arroyo.
Billabong now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Arroyo lands a right hook to the body.
Billabong gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Arroyo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Billabong. Arroyo does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Billabong blocks a jab.
Arroyo throws a jab but it's blocked by Billabong.
Billabong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Arroyo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Billabong moves away.
Billabong scores with a crisp jab that stopped Arroyo in his tracks.
Billabong lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Billabong throws a shot from downtown. Arroyo moves away and avoids it.
Arroyo misses with an uppercut. Billabong saw that one coming.
Arroyo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Billabong takes a step back to recover.
Arroyo loads up on a big right hand but Billabong slips the punch.
Billabong checks a low kick from Arroyo.
And Billabong tries to counter it with a takedown but Arroyo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A slow jab from Billabong misses its intended target.
Billabong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Billabong shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Arroyo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Billabong cracks Arroyo with a big right hand but Arroyo just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Arroyo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Billabong stalling.
Billabong trying to control from half guard but Arroyo is working away.
Billabong slips a nice elbow through Arroyo's hands, connecting with Arroyo's forehead.
Billabong trying to control the pace.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Billabong connects with a nice short shot to Arroyo's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arroyo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Arroyo looking for submissions off his back.
Arroyo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Billabong pulls his head out easily.
Arroyo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Arroyo has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Billabong escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Billabong!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Arroyo gets back to half guard.
Arroyo is defending against the submission attempts here by Billabong.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Billabong winds up and cracks Arroyo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Billabong is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Billabong stalling away here and it's allowed Arroyo to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Billabong dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Arroyo throws a hook but Billabong avoids it easily.
Billabong slips a jab from Arroyo.
Billabong with the counter takedown but Arroyo avoids it easily.
Billabong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arroyo throws a hook but Billabong avoids it easily.
Billabong checks the leg kick nicely there.
Arroyo connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd cheers as Billabong lands an impressive looking overhand right. Arroyo doesn't seem phased though.
Arroyo slips a straight right by Billabong.
Arroyo throws a big shot that misses.
Billabong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arroyo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arroyo throws a shot from downtown. Billabong moves away and avoids it.
Billabong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arroyo moves away.
Arroyo looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Johnny Billabong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arroyo misses the shot to the body.
Billabong throws a shot from downtown. Arroyo moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Arroyo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arroyo connects with a solid leg kick.
Billabong takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Billabong throws a looping overhand right but Arroyo ducks down to avoid it.
Arroyo fires out a quick counter leg kick but Billabong just manages to avoid it.
Billabong shoots in looking for a takedown but Arroyo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Billabong's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Billabong shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Arroyo defends it nicely.
Billabong missing with a left hand there. Arroyo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Arroyo misses with a low kick as Billabong jumps back.
Billabong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Arroyo scoring well with a low kick there.
Arroyo lands with a straight right. Billabong didn't see that one coming.
Billabong moves out of range of the strikes.
Arroyo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Billabong moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Billabong on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Arroyo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Arroyo throws a jab but it's blocked by Billabong.
Arroyo misses with a body shot.
Billabong ducks under a wild hook from Arroyo.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Billabong! But no joy.
Javier Arroyo is winning the standup battle so far.
Billabong blocks a jab.
Billabong slips under a jab.
Billabong just misses with a punch 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!
Arroyo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Billabong.
Billabong throws a shot from downtown. Arroyo moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Arroyo misses the target.
Billabong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Billabong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arroyo.
Billabong lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arroyo throws an overhand right that lands on Billabong's shoulder, as Billabong tries to avoid the shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Billabong. That snapped Arroyo's head back.
Billabong lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Arroyo connects with a body shot that sends Billabong's belly button to the back.
Javier Arroyo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Billabong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Billabong misses with a straight left.
Arroyo throws a shot from downtown. Billabong moves away and avoids it.
Billabong avoids the body shot from Arroyo.
Billabong scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Arroyo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Arroyo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Billabong.
Javier Arroyo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Billabong.
Billabong blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Billabong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arroyo lands a nice shot that snaps Billabong's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arroyo throws an off balance right hand
and Billabong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Billabong lands with a nice combination. Arroyo backs away looking to recover.
Billabong lands a jab to the nose.
Billabong lands with a nice body punch.
Billabong slips a jab from Arroyo.
Billabong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Billabong listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Billabong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Arroyo.
Billabong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Billabong swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Billabong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Arroyo misses with an uppercut. Billabong saw that one coming.
Billabong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arroyo.
The fighters circling - Arroyo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Javier Arroyo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Arroyo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Arroyo tries a low kick but Billabong avoids it.
Billabong misses the body punch
and Arroyo counters with an inside leg kick.
Arroyo drops his hands momentarily and Billabong takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Arroyo takes one on the button.
Arroyo throws the left hand but Billabong avoids the punch easily.
Billabong throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Arroyo on the side of the head.
Billabong misses the shot to the body.
Billabong darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Billabong is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Billabong is looking to take a break and control but Arroyo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Billabong works his way into side control.
Arroyo is trying to improve his position.
Arroyo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Billabong off and has taken his back!
Billabong trying to control the action but Arroyo just sinks the hooks in.
Arroyo is persistently looking for the submission but Billabong is defending it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Billabong showing good submission defense here.
Billabong tries to escape the position.
Billabong defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Arroyo's arms.
Arroyo is looking for a rear naked choke here but Billabong reverses the position brilliantly into Arroyo's guard!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Billabong is pushing down on Arroyo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Arroyo is fighting to maintain full guard but Billabong has managed to sneak the leg through.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Billabong lands a nice short elbow.
Billabong is controlling the pace.
Arroyo looking for a kimura from the bottom but Billabong passes into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Billabong has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Arroyo!
Arroyo is squirming around, avoiding Billabong's attempts to control the action.
Billabong takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Billabong lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arroyo is desperately trying to improve his position but Billabong has a good base and remains in mount.
Billabong wants to control the pace but Arroyo is squirming around nicely.
Arroyo is working to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Billabong really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Arroyo jabs at Billabong's body.
Billabong slips under a jab.
Billabong lands a lovely overhand right.
Billabong closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Arroyo quickly recovers to half guard.
Johnny Billabong has got the better of the ground game so far.
Billabong lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Arroyo actively working from the bottom here.
Billabong scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arroyo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Billabong frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arroyo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Arroyo is working hard here to advance position.
Billabong dominating with strikes here.
Arroyo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Arroyo looking for submissions off his back.
Arroyo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Billabong pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arroyo is staying active underneath Billabong, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Arroyo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Arroyo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Billabong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Billabong controlling the pace.
Arroyo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Billabong pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Billabong content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Arroyo is trying to get back to full guard.
Billabong is looking to take a break and control but Arroyo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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.
Arroyo clobbers Billabong with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Billabong loads up on a big right hand but Arroyo slips the punch.
Arroyo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Billabong.
Billabong misses with a looping right.
Arroyo throws a lazy right hand but Billabong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Arroyo looks to land a left hand but Billabong moved out of range nicely.
Billabong throws a lazy right hand but Arroyo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Arroyo throws a lazy uppercut
and Billabong counters with a nice body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arroyo. Billabong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice uppercut lands for Billabong. That snapped Arroyo's head back.
Arroyo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Billabong avoids the body shot from Arroyo.
Billabong lands a nice hook to Arroyo's body. Arroyo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Billabong dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Arroyo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Billabong ducks right into an uppercut from Arroyo.
Billabong shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Billabong showed some decent athleticism there.
Arroyo has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Billabong escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Billabong!
Billabong connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Arroyo some visible discomfort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arroyo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Billabong staying calm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Billabong lands a nice forearm strike.
Arroyo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Billabong wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Arroyo gets back to half guard.
Billabong lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Arroyo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Arroyo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Arroyo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Billabong is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Arroyo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Billabong pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Billabong is taking a breather. Arroyo says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Billabong lands a nice short elbow.
Johnny Billabong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Still in half guard, Billabong seems content to control.
Arroyo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Billabong stalling.
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.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice defenses there by Billabong.
Arroyo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Billabong throws a shot from downtown. Arroyo moves away and avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Billabong.
Billabong staying out of range there.
Billabong slips under a jab from Arroyo.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arroyo lands a nice shot that snaps Billabong's head back.
Arroyo tried to score with a low kick but Billabong checks it.
Javier Arroyo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Billabong connects with a right hand. Arroyo shakes it off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Billabong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Billabong 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 46:49
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 46:49
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Billabong!
Johnny Billabong is the new lightweight champion!
Johnny Billabong decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mama Tosen (ranked 21 p4p, 40 weight class) and Cornelius Myers (ranked 1 p4p, 3 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mama Tosen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cornelius Myers!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tosen checks a low kick from Myers.
Myers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tosen.
Myers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tosen throws out the jab.
Myers slips a jab from Tosen.
Myers missing with a left hand there. Tosen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tosen half committed to a counter leg kick.
Myers misses with a hook
and Tosen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Myers throws a body kick that misses
and Tosen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Myers attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tosen throwing a counter right hand but Myers manages to avoid it.
Myers has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Cornelius Myers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Myers throws out a loose jab but Tosen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tosen throws out a powerful jab.
Myers throws a poor cross that misses
and Tosen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Myers connects with a solid leg kick.
Myers throws a leg kick that is checked
and Myers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Myers bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Myers throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Myers.
Nice defenses there by Tosen.
Myers misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Tosen misses the target.
A leg kick checked by Tosen.
Myers throws the kick towards the body but Tosen avoids it.
Myers misses with a low kick.
It appears Tosen was looking to counter with a kick there.
The fighters circling - Myers throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tosen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Myers.
And Tosen counters with a quick kick to the body but Myers blocks it.
Tosen throws a hook to the side of Myers's head but Myers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Myers throws a body punch but Tosen moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Tosen misses the target.
Nice jab there from Myers.
Myers scores with the left hand. Tosen knows he should have avoided that one.
A punch lands to the side of Tosen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Myers tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tosen slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Tosen.
Myers connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A lazy left from Tosen finds it's target.
Tosen misses with a hook
letting Myers counter with a right hand.
Myers looks to land a right hand but Tosen moved out of range.
Myers throws a leg kick
and Tosen counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Myers throws a jab when Tosen was well out of range.
Myers moves out of range of the strikes.
Myers connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tosen misses with a body kick.
Myers misses with a lunging right hand
and Tosen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Myers staying out of range there.
Myers throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tosen.
Tosen jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Tosen throws a push kick but Myers slaps the foot to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tosen swings widly with a right hand
and Myers counters with a good low kick that Tosen was not able to check.
Tosen lands a jab to Myers's midsection.
Myers is looking to score with low kicks.
Myers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tosen was well out of range. Poor timing from Myers.
Myers with a hook.
Myers throws a leg kick
and Tosen counters with a nice right hand that sends Myers toppling to the canvas! Myers scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Tosen finish him?!
Myers is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A low kick from Myers misses
and Tosen counters with a head kick from the bowels of hell that crumples Myers! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mama Tosen!
Mama Tosen retains his featherweight title!
A relieved looking Mama Tosen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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