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NYF 64: Tucker vs Carter II PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lorenz Blackwater (ranked 2114 p4p, 3574 weight class) and Martin Burns (ranked 248 p4p, 388 weight class). Blackwater comes to the cage accompanied by A$AP Rocky - Everyday. Burns has chosen will ospreay theme as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Martin Burns 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 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lorenz Blackwater!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Martin Burns!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Franklyn Lucas and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blackwater scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Blackwater connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Burns's hands.
Blackwater fails to land with a series of punches.
Blackwater scores with a push kick.
Blackwater thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blackwater misses with a two punch combination.
Blackwater throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Blackwater misses with a jab, cross combination.
Blackwater misses with a few strikes there.
Blackwater connects with a jab.
Blackwater scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Blackwater. Burns does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blackwater throws an off balance right hand
and Burns counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Blackwater!
Burns tries to advance to mount but can't.
Blackwater is looking to reverse the position.
Burns working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackwater is looking for a sweep.
Blackwater is trying to control Burns's posture but Burns avoids it.
Blackwater stops Burns from passing to mount.
Burns working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Blackwater tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Burns wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Burns wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blackwater keeps working.
Blackwater is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Burns asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Burns drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burns wants to control from the top but Blackwater keeps moving.
Blackwater has his foot on Burns's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Burns works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackwater wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Blackwater working a defensive guard here.
Blackwater is looking for a triangle but Burns pushes his legs off easily.
Burns trying to control but Blackwater is working from the bottom.
Burns got a little sloppy there for a moment and Blackwater has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Burns has managed to get both his arms back between Blackwater's legs - danger averted.
Blackwater is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Blackwater is trying to control the position but Burns postures up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
We've been told by Blackwater's head coaches at California Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Blackwater is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Blackwater ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burns moves away.
Burns throws a body shot but no joy.
Lorenz Blackwater is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blackwater jabs Burns to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Burns shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Blackwater as he jumps to the side.
Burns sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Blackwater digs a good body shot into Burns's ribs.
Blackwater misses with a wild combination.
Blackwater walks into a jab.
Blackwater throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lorenz Blackwater dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Blackwater lands a slapping body shot.
Blackwater lands with a cross.
Blackwater is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Burns can do to turn this around?
Blackwater misses with a body shot.
Blackwater swinging wildly here.
Burns tries to clinch there but Blackwater circles away.
Burns closes this distance looking for a takedown but Blackwater circles away.
Lorenz Blackwater is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blackwater lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Blackwater throws a front kick that sends Burns stumbling back into the cage.
Lorenz Blackwater is winning the standup battle so far.
Blackwater misses with a few strikes there.
Burns shoots and misses
and Blackwater counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Burns needs to keep his hands up - Blackwater had a free shot at his head there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Burns.
Lorenz Blackwater has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Burns.
Burns is breathing heavily.
Burns on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Blackwater digs a good body shot into Burns's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackwater stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Blackwater connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Burns momentarily.
 Burns is rocked!
Blackwater lands a nice shot that snaps Burns's head back.
Burns is still on wobbly legs! Can Blackwater finish him?
Blackwater shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Burns takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Blackwater sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Burns bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lorenz Blackwater!
In his post fight interview, Lorenz Blackwater started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dilian Sanregre (ranked 1264 p4p, 1848 weight class) and Marshall Jacobson (ranked 151 p4p, 230 weight class). Marshall Jacobson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dilian Sanregre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marshall Jacobson!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Russell Pearce and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanregre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanregre on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sanregre misses with a body shot.
Jacobson lands with a cross.
Sanregre loads up on a big right hand but Jacobson slips the punch.
Sanregre misses with a body shot
and Jacobson counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circling - Sanregre throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Sanregre misses.
Sanregre gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jacobson.
Sanregre gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jacobson cracks Sanregre with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
 Sanregre is rocked!
Jacobson drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Sanregre's head, knocking him out cold! Jacobson is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marshall Jacobson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nakagome Kakuzo (ranked 976 p4p, 2203 weight class) and Jimmy Logan (ranked 135 p4p, 257 weight class). Logan has chosen The Wizard as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nakagome Kakuzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jimmy Logan!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Joseph Jones and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Logan walks into a straight right hand from Kakuzo.
A swing and a miss from Logan.
Kakuzo lands a really nice looking cross but Logan seems unphased.
Kakuzo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ground and pound from Kakuzo seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Logan stops Kakuzo from passing to mount.
Logan takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Kakuzo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Logan has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kakuzo throws a strike aimed at the side of Logan's head but Logan avoids it well.
The strikes coming from Kakuzo are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Kakuzo creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Logan sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kakuzo landing a few strikes.
Kakuzo in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Kakuzo scoring with punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kakuzo wants to control but Logan is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Logan defending against the ground and pound.
Logan is trying to control Kakuzo's posture but Kakuzo avoids it.
Logan is looking to regain half guard here but Kakuzo keeps moving and retains side control.
Kakuzo controlling from side mount.
Logan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kakuzo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Logan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kakuzo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Logan trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kakuzo's guard.
Kakuzo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kakuzo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kakuzo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Logan is one step ahead there.
Kakuzo working a defensive guard here.
Kakuzo trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kakuzo is trying to control the position but Logan postures up.
Kakuzo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Logan defends it easily.
Logan is stalling in the full guard.
Kakuzo is trying to keep Logan in close.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Logan throws a solid leg kick but Kakuzo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Logan.
Logan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kakuzo throws a sloppy head kick
and Logan counters with a nice uppercut.
 It looks like Nakagome Kakuzo has been cut.
Kakuzo swings for the body but Logan moves out of range.
Kakuzo misses with a hook. Logan ducked under it nicely.
Logan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nakagome Kakuzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kakuzo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Logan's waist but Logan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kakuzo off to one side.
Logan cracks Kakuzo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Logan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kakuzo manages to avoid it.
Kakuzo tries to clinch up.
Kakuzo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kakuzo tries to land a leg kick but Logan saw it coming and moves away.
Logan gets tackled into the cage by Kakuzo. Kakuzo maintains the clinch.
Logan lands a shoulder strike.
Kakuzo tries to score a body lock takedown but Logan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Logan scores with a shot to the side of Kakuzo's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Logan lands with a left to the head.
Kakuzo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Logan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nakagome Kakuzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kakuzo wants a takedown.
Kakuzo tries for a takedown but Logan manages to get underhooks.
Kakuzo jumps guard but Logan stands there with Kakuzo around his waist. Kakuzo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kakuzo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Logan misses with the head strike.
Kakuzo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Logan just stands there and leans against the cage.
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 Nakagome Kakuzo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nakagome Kakuzo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kakuzo misses with a two punch combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Logan! But no joy.
Logan throws a nice looking combination but Kakuzo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Logan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kakuzo circles away quickly and effectively.
Kakuzo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Logan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kakuzo shoots for a takedown but Logan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kakuzo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Logan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kakuzo is looking to counter punch.
Kakuzo lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakuzo shoots in but no luck this time.
Logan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kakuzo with a body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Logan.
Logan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Logan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kakuzo gets a double leg takedown into Logan's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Logan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kakuzo is aware though and is defending well.
Kakuzo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Logan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kakuzo.
Kakuzo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Logan pulls Kakuzo in to control the position.
Logan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kakuzo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kakuzo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Logan seems keen to control Kakuzo's posture.
Logan keeping full guard, as Kakuzo tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kakuzo wants to control from the top but Logan keeps moving.
Logan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kakuzo cracks Logan with a solid left hand.
Logan is controlling Kakuzo's posture.
Logan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kakuzo throws an elbow that misses. Logan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kakuzo's guard. Nice move by Logan!
Kakuzo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Logan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kakuzo working a defensive guard here.
Kakuzo working for a triangle but Logan defends it easily.
Logan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kakuzo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Logan has managed to get both his arms back between Kakuzo's legs - danger averted.
Kakuzo throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Logan escapes and throws Kakuzo's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Kakuzo wants to control but Logan postures up.
Kakuzo stops Logan from passing to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kakuzo gets back to half guard.
Kakuzo wants to get back to full guard.
Logan stands up out of the half guard.
Kakuzo throws a lazy uppercut
and Logan counters with an outside leg kick.
Kakuzo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Logan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nakagome Kakuzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Logan throws an overhand right that lands on Kakuzo's shoulder, as Kakuzo tries to avoid the shot.
Kakuzo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Logan as he jumps to the side.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kakuzo lands with a nice combination. Logan backs away looking to recover.
Kakuzo throws a jab when Logan was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jimmy Logan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Nakagome Kakuzo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kakuzo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Logan throws a looping overhand right but Kakuzo ducks down to avoid it.
Logan throws a hook but Kakuzo blocks it.
Kakuzo slips a straight right by Logan.
Kakuzo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Logan is fending him off so far but Kakuzo persists. Nope, Logan circles away and we're back to standing.
Kakuzo wants to clinch.
Logan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kakuzo throws out the jab.
Logan circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Logan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kakuzo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Logan manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Logan is on top in guard.
Logan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kakuzo working for a triangle but Logan defends it easily.
Kakuzo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Logan tries to stand but Kakuzo is controlling from the bottom.
Kakuzo striking off his back but it's not causing Logan any problems.
Kakuzo isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Logan stacks Kakuzo on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Logan!
Kakuzo sneaks back into half guard.
Kakuzo trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Logan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kakuzo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Logan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Logan's back!
Kakuzo looking to break Logan's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Logan remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Kakuzo will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Kakuzo missing with punches from the back.
Logan looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Logan is taking damage to the body and head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kakuzo keeps control of the position as Logan tries to break free.
Kakuzo is punishing Logan with strikes - can he finish him?!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Kakuzo controlling the positon.
Logan is trying to get back to his feet but Kakuzo has full control of the position and if anything, Logan has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Kakuzo is punishing Logan with some ground and pound.
Kakuzo throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Logan has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Kakuzo.
Logan is in bad spot here.
Kakuzo throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Logan tries to escape but Kakuzo has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Logan is trying to get back to his feet but Kakuzo has full control of the position and if anything, Logan has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Kakuzo struggling to land strikes to the head as Logan covers up.
Kakuzo throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Kakuzo throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Kakuzo not allowing Logan to control his hands.
Kakuzo punches the canvas rather than the man.
Kakuzo cracks Logan with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Logan from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Logan wants to get back to his feet.
Kakuzo throwing damaging strikes from the back! Logan could be in trouble here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Nakagome Kakuzo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kakuzo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nakagome Kakuzo!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Toti Rotiz (ranked 1113 p4p, 801 weight class) and Danny Chase (ranked 145 p4p, 106 weight class). Rotiz's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Southtown. The crowd seem to be enjoying Chase's choice of entrance music: Ambitionz Az a Ridah. Toti Rotiz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Toti Rotiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Danny Chase!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, John Roberts and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rotiz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chase throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rotiz.
It looks like Toti Rotiz has been cut.
A big left from Chase misses.
Chase throws a head kick that half lands.
Chase misses with a straight left.
Rotiz changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rotiz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chase scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rotiz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chase.
Rotiz is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Chase.
Chase connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Danny Chase seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chase waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rotiz.
Chase misses with a looping right.
Chase misses with a right hand
and Rotiz counters with a one-two 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!
Chase throws a hook to the side of Rotiz's head but Rotiz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rotiz appears to be looking for a big counter.
Chase throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rotiz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rotiz misses with a body kick.
Chase cracks a nice hook into Rotiz's ribs.
Rotiz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chase lands a body shot.
Chase throws a poor cross that misses
and Chase takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chase ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rotiz goes for a double leg but Chase avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Chase continues to drive forward.
Chase can't break the clinch.
Chase breaks the clinch.
Chase misses with a hook
and Rotiz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chase digs a good body shot into Rotiz's ribs.
Chase lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rotiz clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chase stops a takedown attempt from Rotiz.
Rotiz pulls guard successfully.
Chase has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rotiz is proving hard to escape from.
Chase won't allow Rotiz to sweep him here.
Chase is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rotiz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Chase postures up.
Rotiz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chase manages to get himself to full guard.
Chase is looking to stand up but Rotiz isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chase avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rotiz postures up in Chase's guard and throws a big left but Chase blocks it.
Chase has momentary wrist control but Rotiz slips an elbow through the middle.
Rotiz postures up and lands a big shot to Chase's brow.
Rotiz postures up in Chase's guard and throws a big left but Chase blocks it.
Rotiz landing with the ground and pound.
Rotiz postures up in Chase's guard and throws a big left but Chase blocks it.
Rotiz tries to free his leg and advance position but Chase is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rotiz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rotiz with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chase is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Rotiz presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Chase wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Chase breaks the clinch.
Chase throws a shot from downtown. Rotiz moves away and avoids it.
Rotiz tries to clinch but Chase moves away
and Chase connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rotiz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Decent striking displayed by Chase there.
Chase swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rotiz is looking to counter punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Chase as he connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rotiz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chase manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut there from Chase.
Chase throws a shot from downtown. Rotiz moves away and avoids it.
Rotiz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chase lands with a good body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Chase dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Toti Rotiz's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rotiz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chase.
Chase throws a lazy uppercut
letting Rotiz counter with a right hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rotiz.
Chase misses with an uppercut.
Chase misses with a right hand
and Rotiz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chase works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rotiz avoids the head kick by Chase.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rotiz or perhaps it was just good defense by Chase, which made it look bad.
Chase looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chase misses with a hook
and Rotiz counters with a left and a right that stings Chase.
Donk. Chase catches Rotiz right on the button with a cross.
Chase ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chase with a jab.
Chase with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Chase throws a lazy right hand but Rotiz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chase misses with an uppercut. Rotiz saw that one coming.
Danny Chase seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chase looks to land a left hand but Rotiz moved out of range nicely.
Danny Chase is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chase waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rotiz.
Rotiz is looking to clinch but Chase is avoiding it.
The fighters circling - Chase throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rotiz walks into a left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Chase misses the target.
Rotiz half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rotiz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rotiz misses with a left hand
and Chase cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Toti Rotiz's cut is getting worse.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rotiz shoots in for a takedown but Chase shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toti Rotiz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chase with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chase just misses with a punch to the body.
Chase circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rotiz defending well as Chase loads up on a big left hand.
Rotiz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chase throws a poor cross that misses
and Rotiz counters with a straight right hand.
Chase lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rotiz at a distance.
Toti Rotiz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab from Chase misses.
Chase scores with a nice right hand.
Rotiz slips a straight right by Chase.
Nice shot lands for Rotiz.
Chase throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rotiz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chase throws out the jab.
Rotiz tries to counter with a takedown but Chase is quick to defend against it.
Rotiz drives through with a takedown into Chase's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rotiz is looking to work some ground and pound but Chase has wrist control.
Rotiz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chase avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rotiz throwing strikes from guard but Chase blocks nicely.
Chase wants to stand and escape but Rotiz is having none of it.
Rotiz throwing strikes from guard but Chase blocks nicely.
Chase is looking to stand up but Rotiz isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Chase has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Rotiz is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rotiz is trying to pull guard but Chase has him pressed against the cage.
Rotiz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Chase prevents it.
Rotiz wants a takedown.
Chase prevents the takedown attempt.
Rotiz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rotiz looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chase is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Chase manages to break the clinch.
Chase connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rotiz defending well as Chase loads up on a big left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Chase showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Toti Rotiz's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Nice defenses there by Rotiz.
Toti Rotiz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chase throws a sloppy head kick
and Rotiz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chase thinking.
Chase misses with a right hand
and Rotiz counters with a nice uppercut.
Chase throws a sloppy head kick and Rotiz moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Rotiz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chase throws a jab when Rotiz was well out of range.
Chase fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rotiz on the side of the head.
Chase lands with an uppercut that bounces Rotiz off the cage and back into range.
Chase misses with a hook to the body
and Rotiz counters with a shoot takedown. Chase fights it but they end up in guard.
Chase has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Rotiz has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rotiz pulls guard effortlessly.
Rotiz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Rotiz postures up and lands a big shot to Chase's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rotiz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chase works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chase working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rotiz.
Rotiz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rotiz throws a big elbow that misses.
Chase is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rotiz is controlling him.
Chase keeping moving, preventing Rotiz from controlling successfully.
Chase preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rotiz stops Chase from standing up.
Rotiz throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rotiz postures up in Chase's guard and throws a big left but Chase blocks it.
Rotiz tries to free his leg and advance position but Chase is retaining full guard.
Rotiz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rotiz scoring with punches to the head and body.
Chase wants to stand up but Rotiz is controlling him.
Rotiz postures up in Chase's guard and throws a big left but Chase blocks it.
Rotiz throwing strikes but missing.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chase looks to land a right hand but Rotiz moved out of range.
Chase has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chase slips a straight right by Rotiz.
Chase throws a lazy right hand but Rotiz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rotiz appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rotiz is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Chase slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chase throws a looping overhand right but Rotiz ducks down to avoid it.
Chase swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rotiz closes the distance looking to clinch
and Chase counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chase looks to land a left hand but Rotiz moved out of range nicely.
Rotiz appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rotiz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rotiz changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Chase fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rotiz manages to avoid it.
Rotiz is looking for a counter combo.
Chase throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rotiz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rotiz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Chase fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rotiz manages to avoid it.
Chase throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rotiz tries to clinch up.
Rotiz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A jab from Chase finds it's way through Rotiz's defenses.
Chase throws out a loose jab but Rotiz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rotiz fails with the takedown
letting Chase counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chase changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Chase scores with a head kick. Rotiz tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Chase scores with a hook to the body. Rotiz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chase lands the left hand.
Chase connects with a body shot that sends Rotiz's belly button to the back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Chase comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Chase winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Chase!
A relieved looking Danny Chase thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Toti Rotiz stepped up to the mic, saying 'I was hurt, my cat is sick, it's raining outside, heard someone fart in the arena... I should have never lost, I'm the real winner.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Animo Anito (ranked 1231 p4p, 2023 weight class) and Spenser Swagger (ranked 145 p4p, 253 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Animo Anito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Spenser Swagger!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Russell Pearce and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anito lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
 It looks like Spenser Swagger has been cut.
Swagger throws a sloppy head kick and Anito moves out of range easily.
Anito throws a nice looking combination but Swagger bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Swagger lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Swagger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Swagger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Anito.
A solid leg kick lands there for Anito.
Swagger tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Anito looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Anito uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Swagger.
Swagger looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Anito connects with a body shot.
Anito chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Anito scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anito throws a hook but Swagger avoids it easily.
Anito throws a head kick that misses
and Swagger counters with a left and a right that stings Anito.
Swagger throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Swagger fakes the leg kick and cracks Anito in the body.
Anito looks to land a right hand but Swagger moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swagger throws a body shot but no joy.
Anito will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Anito swinging wildly here.
A left and a right from Swagger both land. Nice combination.
Anito throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Swagger lands a brutal head kick. Anito looks out on his feet and Swagger throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Spenser Swagger!
Spenser Swagger 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 Daud Yordan (ranked 480 p4p, 1524 weight class) and Jonathas Araujo (ranked 49 p4p, 132 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 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daud Yordan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jonathas Araujo!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Bruno Lombardi and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yordan connects with a high kick.
It looks like Jonathas Araujo has been cut.
Araujo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Yordan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Araujo. That did some damage!
A head kick misses from Yordan.
Yordan cracks Araujo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Araujo misses with a takedown attempt - Yordan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Yordan clobbers Araujo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Yordan leaves Araujo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Yordan feinted with a counter takedown.
Araujo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Yordan with a nice calf kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yordan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Araujo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Araujo looks to throw the jab but Yordan is out of range.
Yordan tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yordan lands with a cross.
Yordan lands a right hook to the body.
Yordan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Araujo momentarily.
Araujo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yordan's waist but Yordan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Araujo off to one side.
Daud Yordan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonathas Araujo.
Yordan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Araujo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Araujo shoots in and drives through. Yordan sprawls well.
Araujo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yordan.
Araujo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yordan is fending him off so far but Araujo persists. Nope, Yordan circles away and we're back to standing.
Yordan explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Araujo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Yordan throws a head kick that half lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yordan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Araujo tries to keep at a distance but Yordan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Araujo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yordan.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Yordan's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Yordan stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Yordan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Araujo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Yordan!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Araujo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Daud Yordan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Araujo looks to land a right hand but Yordan moved out of range.
Yordan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Araujo at a distance.
Araujo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Yordan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Araujo.
Araujo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Yordan to score with a decent uppercut.
Araujo is rocked!
Araujo gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Yordan gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daud Yordan!
Daud Yordan 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vinicius Tonioli (ranked 871 p4p, 694 weight class) and Tristan Zigaro (ranked 116 p4p, 96 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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223
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vinicius Tonioli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tristan Zigaro!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Kavanagh and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zigaro moves into the clinch.
Zigaro working aggressively here.
Zigaro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Toniolis head.
Still in the clinch, Tonioli scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zigaro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tonioli lands a left hand.
Tonioli breaks the clinch.
Tonioli scores with a sloppy right hand. Zigaro should have avoided that one.
Zigaro scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zigaro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zigaro scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tonioli doesn't seem bothered though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zigaro moves into the clinch.
Tonioli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zigaro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zigaro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tonioli lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zigaro cracks Tonioli with a nice body shot.
Zigaro manages to break the clinch.
Tonioli misses with an uppercut
and Zigaro makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tonioli is breathing heavily.
Zigaro lands a body shot.
Zigaro fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tonioli has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zigaro throws a lazy body kick
and Tonioli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zigaro scores with a body shot.
Tristan Zigaro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zigaro throws a leg kick which misses Tonioli's front leg but catches the back leg as Tonioli tries to avoid it.
Tonioli stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zigaro.
Zigaro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zigaro scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tonioli doesn't seem bothered though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zigaro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Zigaro's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tonioli under the eye.
It looks like Vinicius Tonioli has been cut.
Zigaro is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tonioli rather than just go for the knockout.
Zigaro misses with a wild body shot.
Tonioli throws a counter high kick but Zigaro was just alert enough to avoid it.
Zigaro throws a sloppy head kick and Tonioli moves out of range easily.
Zigaro lands a nice looking body shot.
Zigaro lands a slapping body shot.
Zigaro tries to land a leg kick but Tonioli saw it coming and moves away.
Zigaro throws a sloppy body shot
and Zigaro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zigaro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An attempted straight right counter from Tonioli misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zigaro lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tonioli slips under a jab.
Tonioli appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Zigaro misses with a wild body shot.
Tonioli lands a nice looking body shot.
Zigaro clinches up against the cage.
Tonioli stalling in the clinch but Zigaro improves position.
Zigaro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tonioli lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zigaro has a couple of punches blocked by Tonioli.
Tonioli is trying to break free.
A right hand to the body from Zigaro.
Tonioli has a couple of punches blocked by Zigaro.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Zigaro.
Zigaro cracks Tonioli with a nice body shot.
Zigaro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Zigaro breaks the clinch.
Zigaro scores with a hook.
Tonioli takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That kick from Zigaro tenderised Tonioli's leg. Tonioli is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tonioli takes one on the button.
Zigaro lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tonioli's sensitive parts.
Tonioli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tonioli throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zigaro counters with a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tristan Zigaro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vinicius Tonioli's cut.
That's time! Tonioli's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
That kick from Zigaro tenderised Tonioli's leg. Tonioli is trying to keep his angry face on.
A low kick lands for Zigaro.
Zigaro fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tonioli looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zigaro explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Zigaro connects with a body shot.
Zigaro misses with an uppercut
and Tonioli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zigaro connects with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zigaro has closed the distance and engaged Tonioli in a clinch.
Tonioli swings wildly with an uppercut but Zigaro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zigaro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zigaro scores with a shot to the side of Tonioli's head.
Zigaro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zigaro misses with some punches.
Tristan Zigaro seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch on the inside from Zigaro fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zigaro.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Zigaro gets through Tonioli's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Zigaro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zigaro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zigaro lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tonioli.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tonioli blocks an uppercut.
Tonioli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zigaro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zigaro manages to break the clinch.
Zigaro lands a left and a right that send Tonioli crashing to the mat, dazed. Zigaro thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Tonioli is rocked!
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!
Zigaro seems to be stalking Tonioli here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Tonioli drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tristan Zigaro!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Hogg (ranked 1311 p4p, 1388 weight class) and Niall Ferguson (ranked 159 p4p, 173 weight class). Hogg comes to the cage accompanied by Styx - Renegade. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johnny Hogg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Niall Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Joseph Jones and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferguson swings widly with a right hand
and Hogg counters with a single leg into guard. Ferguson didn't expect that.
Ferguson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hogg throwing strikes from guard but Ferguson blocks nicely.
Hogg trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hogg working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hogg trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hogg scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hogg is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogg throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ferguson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hogg controlling from the top position.
Hogg is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogg throwing strikes from guard but Ferguson blocks nicely.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ferguson holds on and takes a little breather.
Hogg thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ferguson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hogg works over Ferguson with some ground and pound from guard.
Ferguson keeping moving, preventing Hogg from controlling successfully.
Hogg chips away with some ground and pound.
Hogg is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hogg postures up in Ferguson's guard and throws a big left but Ferguson blocks it.
Hogg is in close to Ferguson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ferguson has control of Hogg's left arm, preventing Hogg from doing any damage.
Hogg working some strikes from top position.
Hogg trying to control but Ferguson is working from the bottom.
Hogg is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hogg throwing strikes from guard but Ferguson blocks nicely.
Ferguson working a defensive guard here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ferguson looking for a sweep. Not yet Ferguson, not yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hogg looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ferguson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hogg avoids the body shot from Ferguson.
Hogg throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hogg shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hogg showed some decent athleticism there.
Ferguson felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Ferguson is refusing to be controlled, as Hogg sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ferguson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hogg with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ferguson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hogg landing some decent shots from guard.
Hogg throwing strikes from guard but Ferguson blocks nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hogg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ferguson looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Hogg dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hogg cracks Ferguson with a good jab.
Ferguson swinging wildly here.
Hogg misses with a takedown
and Ferguson counters with a nice uppercut.
Ferguson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hogg defending well as Ferguson loads up on a big left hand.
Hogg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ferguson can do to turn this around?
Hogg lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ferguson at a distance.
Hogg connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogg throws out a powerful jab.
Hogg lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ferguson scores with a jab. Hogg acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hogg. Ferguson does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson tries to move into range but Hogg moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hogg connects with a single shot there.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ferguson.
It looks like Johnny Hogg has been cut.
Hogg throws a shot from downtown. Ferguson moves away and avoids it.
Johnny Hogg is winning the standup battle so far.
Ferguson misses with a lunging right hand
and Hogg decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ferguson's guard.
Hogg wants to pass the guard but Ferguson is keeping the position.
Hogg is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hogg cracks Ferguson with a solid left hand.
Ferguson keeping moving, preventing Hogg from controlling successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hogg is looking to work some ground and pound but Ferguson has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hogg scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hogg has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ferguson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hogg is one step ahead there.
Hogg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ferguson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hogg trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferguson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hogg accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ferguson working a defensive guard here.
Hogg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogg trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hogg landing with the ground and pound.
Hogg is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ferguson trying to keep a closed guard but Hogg is proving a slippery customer.
Hogg postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ferguson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hogg is looking to work some ground and pound but Ferguson has wrist control.
Hogg throws a strike but Ferguson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hogg has Ferguson pulled in close to control his posture.
Hogg is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ferguson defends well.
Hogg had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ferguson defends it easily.
Hogg has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Ferguson should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Hogg has tightened it up now! Ferguson should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Johnny Hogg!
During a confident post fight interview, Johnny Hogg thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jeffrey Tucker (ranked 151 p4p, 327 weight class) and Ian Carter (ranked 19 p4p, 45 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Carter's choice of entrance music: “Shipping up to Boston” Dropkick Murphy’s. Ian Carter has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jeffrey Tucker!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ian Carter!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Russell Pearce and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tucker tries to keep at a distance but Carter has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tucker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Carter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tucker's elbow.
Tucker lands with a left to the head.
Carter blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Carter fails to land.
Carter lands with a right to the head.
I was talking to Tucker's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Tucker will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Carter up against the cage.
Tucker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Carter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Carter prevents a body shot from Tucker.
Tucker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Carter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Carter.
Tucker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Carter lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tucker or not.
Tucker lands with a right to the head.
Tucker prevents a body shot from Carter.
Tucker trying to stall but Carter improves his position.
Carter misses with some punches.
Carter misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter breaks the clinch.
Carter doesn't manage to clinch there - Tucker circles away.
Tucker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tucker.
Carter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tucker half committed to a counter leg kick.
Tucker lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Ian Carter has been cut.
Carter on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Carter fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tucker misses with a hook
and Carter finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Tucker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Carter! But no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tucker lands a big head kick that sends Carter tumbling to the mat! Tucker takes a step backwards and waves Carter back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Carter is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tucker throws a leg kick that misses.
Carter is still on wobbly legs! Can Tucker finish him?
Tucker cracks Carter with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Carter falls to his knees and Tucker doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeffrey Tucker!
Jeffrey Tucker retains his welterweight title!
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