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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Haga Hisao (ranked 3253 p4p, 5006 weight class) and Umar Hagmedov (ranked 334 p4p, 446 weight class). Haga Hisao could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Umar Hagmedov's chin.
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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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Haga Hisao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Umar Hagmedov!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hagmedov throws a chopping leg kick but Hisao manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Haga Hisao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hagmedov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hisao.
Hisao moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hagmedov avoids the head kick by Hisao.
Hisao scores with a head kick.
Hisao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hagmedov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A jab from Hagmedov misses.
Hisao throws a head kick that misses.
Hagmedov tries to keep at a distance but Hisao has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hisao landing knees to the head.
Hisao misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hagmedov.
Hisao tries to land knees in the clinch but Hagmedov avoids the damage to the body.
Hisao tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hagmedov avoids it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hisao obliges.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hisao obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hisao is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hisao landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hagmedov looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hisao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hisao lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hagmedov will feel that in the morning.
Hagmedov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hisao fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hagmedov, pushing him back against the cage.
Hisao scores with a knee to the head.
 It looks like Umar Hagmedov has been cut.
Hisao putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hagmedov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Hisao.
Hisao throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hagmedov blocks it with crossed arms.
Hisao lands a good knee to the midsection. Hagmedov won't want to take too many of those.
Hisao with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Hisao.
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!
Hisao putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hagmedov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Hisao.
Knees to the body from Hisao.
Hisao landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hisao scores a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hisao with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hisao.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hisao.
Hisao putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hagmedov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hisao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hagmedov throws the left hand but Hisao avoids the punch easily.
Hisao gets a clinch.
Hisao lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hagmedov is trying to break free.
Hisao manages to break the clinch.
Hisao has Hagmedov up against the cage in a clinch.
Hisao using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hisao connects with a knee to the head.
Hagmedov takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hisao's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fighters circle, before Hisao throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Hagmedov's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Hisao lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Haga Hisao!
Haga Hisao thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Umar Hagmedov stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will be back sorry to my friend and family for not being able to get a W'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jay Maker (ranked 3434 p4p, 4397 weight class) and Daniel Bastone (ranked 368 p4p, 410 weight class). Bastone comes into a darkened arena with his song building. War Pigs - Black Sabbath kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Jay Maker has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jay Maker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Bastone!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bastone has managed to clinch.
Bastone jumps into guard, dragging Maker to the mat.
Bastone is looking to stand up but Maker isn't so interested in that idea.
Maker tries to free his leg and advance position but Bastone is retaining full guard.
Maker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Maker stops Bastone from standing up.
Maker wants to control from the top but Bastone keeps moving.
Bastone wants to stand and escape but Maker is having none of it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maker moves into range and clinches up with Bastone.
Maker wants to stall.
Bastone has a couple of punches blocked by Maker.
Bastone jumps guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bastone is looking to stand up but Maker isn't so interested in that idea.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bastone can do anything to dispel that myth.
Maker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Maker looking to pass the guard.
Bastone wants to stand but Maker is controlling the position.
Maker throwing strikes from guard but Bastone blocks nicely.
Bastone is looking to stand back up but Maker counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Bastone.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maker performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Maker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Maker 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.
Bastone pushes Maker off looking to stand but Maker dives back in and keeps control.
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.
Maker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bastone wants to get back to his feet.
Maker with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bastone is trying to stand back up but Maker is controlling him
Maker stalling.
Maker is keen to just control but Bastone is a slippery customer.
Maker looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Bastone is trying to stand.
Bastone is refusing to be controlled, as Maker sits in half guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bastone moves into range and clinches up with Maker.
Maker tries to circle away but Bastone has him pinned against the cage.
Bastone jumps guard but Maker turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bastone takes a shot to the head.
Maker misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Bastone fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maker is struggling to control the position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bastone.
Bastone pulls guard successfully.
Maker forces his way into half guard.
Bastone avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Maker.
Maker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bastone keeps working.
Bastone wants to get back to his feet.
Maker tries to pass to full mount but Bastone defends it.
Bastone is trying to stand.
Bastone won't allow Maker to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maker wants to control but Bastone is keeping him busy.
Bastone blocking the ground and pound attempt from Maker.
Bastone is looking to escape.
Maker wants to control but Bastone is keeping him busy.
Still in half guard, Maker seems content to control.
Bastone wants to get back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Maker with a jab.
Jay Maker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maker lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Maker lands a really nice looking cross but Bastone seems unphased.
Bastone clinches with his opponent.
Maker is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Maker working hard to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maker has had enough of the clinch but Bastone keeps him there for the moment.
Bastone tries to pull guard but Maker forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bastone fails to pull guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Maker dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Maker throws out a powerful jab.
Bastone wants to clinch.
Bastone gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bastone has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Maker seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bastone can turn it around.
Bastone is trying to pull guard but Maker has him pressed against the cage.
Bastone jumps guard but Maker stands there with Bastone around his waist. Bastone gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bastone throws a punch but it's blocked by Maker.
Bastone tries to pull guard but Maker forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jay Maker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Bastone.
Maker lands an uppercut.
Maker wants to break free but Bastone has control.
Maker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bastone can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bastone throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maker.
Bastone jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Maker walks away with a smile on his face. Bastone gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Maker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jay Maker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maker gets a clinch.
Maker wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bastone throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maker is trying to force a seperation but Bastone has the dominant position.
Bastone is trying to pull guard but Maker has him pressed against the cage.
Maker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bastone fails to pull guard.
Bastone fails to pull guard.
Bastone misses with some punches.
Maker effectively controlling the action here.
Bastone is trying to pull guard but Maker turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bastone is trying to pull guard but Maker turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Maker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bastone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maker has Bastone pushed against the cage.
Bastone tries to pull guard but Maker won't allow it.
Bastone is breathing heavily.
Bastone misses with some punches.
Bastone blocking some punches.
Bastone tries to pull guard but Maker won't allow it.
Maker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bastone jumps guard but Maker turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Maker dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bastone prevents Maker from breaking the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Maker is trying to break free.
Bastone tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Maker smiles and moves away.
Maker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bastone is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Maker.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maker lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Maker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bastone fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Maker.
Maker clinches with his opponent.
Maker wants to get back to striking at distance but Bastone won't allow it.
Bastone jumps guard but Maker turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bastone lands with a short shot to the head.
Maker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maker closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bastone.
Bastone lands with a left to the head.
Bastone is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Maker is keeping busy.
Maker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Maker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bastone is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Maker to keep the fight standing.
A head punch on the inside from Bastone fails to land.
Maker is trying to break the clinch but Bastone has him pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Maker.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Maker lands with a left to the head.
Bastone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maker throws a punch but it's blocked by Bastone.
Bastone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bastone tries to pull guard but Maker holds him up against the cage and eventually Bastone drops back down to his feet.
Maker tries to circle away but Bastone has him pinned against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maker scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bastone makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Bastone.
Maker has had enough of the clinch but Bastone keeps him there for the moment.
Bastone pulls guard effortlessly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bastone is wriggling around but Maker manages to pass to half guard.
Bastone is looking to escape.
Maker stands up from half guard.
Maker closes the distance and clinches.
Maker misses with a body punch.
Bastone misses with a knee strike.
Bastone is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Maker to keep the fight standing.
Bastone is trying to pull guard but Maker turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bastone.
Bastone misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Maker dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! 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.
Maker lands with an overhand left.
Bastone takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jay Maker is winning the standup battle so far.
Bastone has closed the distance and engaged Maker in a clinch.
Bastone fails to pull guard.
Bastone is struggling to control the position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bastone.
Maker working aggressively here.
Maker is trying to force a seperation but Bastone has the dominant position.
Maker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Bastone.
Bastone fails to pull guard.
Bastone keeps control of Maker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Maker is trying to force a seperation but Bastone has the dominant position.
Bastone fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jay Maker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Bastone.
Bastone drags the fight down to the ground.
Bastone keeping moving, preventing Maker from controlling successfully.
Maker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bastone wants to stand but Maker is controlling the position.
Bastone wants to get back to his feet but Maker passes into half guard.
Maker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bastone is looking to get back to is feet but Maker passes into side control.
Maker advances to full mount.
Bastone is not a happy chappy� he wants out of there.
Bastone has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Bastone really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Maker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bastone takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Maker controlling the positon.
Daniel Bastone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bastone is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maker is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Bastone wants to get back to his feet.
Maker tries to get the hooks in deep but Bastone pushed the leg off.
Bastone is trying to get back to his feet but Maker has full control of the position and if anything, Bastone has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Maker is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Bastone wants to get back to his feet.
Maker trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maker is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Bastone trying to get back to his feet but Maker is in full control for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bastone looking very determined here, making life difficult for Maker.
Bastone covering up well under a series of strikes from Maker.
Maker trying to control.
Bastone avoids the strikes from Maker.
Maker looking for the choke but no joy.
Bastone is trying to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bastone is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Maker is looking to control Bastone but Bastone is wriggling around and keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maker is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Maker looking for the choke from the back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Maker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Maker has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Maker!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cody Tylingham (ranked 25761 p4p, 25819 weight class) and Mandala Perkasa (ranked 495 p4p, 479 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Cody Tylingham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mandala Perkasa!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perkasa closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tylingham did well to prevent Perkasa getting side control.
Tylingham moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tylingham is on top in guard.
Tylingham lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tylingham wants to control from the top but Perkasa keeps moving.
Perkasa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tylingham defends it easily.
Perkasa isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Tylingham stacks Perkasa 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 Tylingham!
Tylingham controlling the position from side mount.
Tylingham working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perkasa is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tylingham off and has taken his back!
Perkasa is hanging on to Tylingham's back as he tries to escape.
Perkasa has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tylingham trying to control but not successfully.
Tylingham trying to get back to his feet but Perkasa is in full control for now.
Perkasa has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tylingham wants to control his opponent's hands but Perkasa gets his hands free.
Perkasa working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Tylingham trying to control the hands but Perkasa won't let him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
You can see the frustration on Tylingham's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Perkasa is trying to stick to Tylingham's back but Tylingham is turning into Perkasa. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Perkasa's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Tylingham.
Tylingham trying to control the position from guard on top but Perkasa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tylingham got a little sloppy there for a moment and Perkasa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tylingham has managed to get both his arms back between Perkasa's legs - danger averted.
Perkasa throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Tylingham escapes and throws Perkasa's legs to the side, diving into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tylingham in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Perkasa is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cody Tylingham!
During a confident post fight interview, Cody Tylingham 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 Epo Kuusinen (ranked 2369 p4p, 25803 weight class) and Bogdan Tzeka (ranked 259 p4p, 539 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Epo Kuusinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bogdan Tzeka!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tzeka's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kuusinen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tzeka scrambles back to his feet.
Tzeka looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
It looks like Bogdan Tzeka has been cut.
Kuusinen drops Tzeka with a beautiful combination! Tzeka stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kuusinen is looking for the KO!
 Tzeka is rocked!
Tzeka walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Kuusinen swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Epo Kuusinen!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marty Ossman (ranked 3719 p4p, 3478 weight class) and Dominic Steelstorm (ranked 381 p4p, 371 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ossman might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Roy Jones Jr. - Can't be touched. Steelstorm has chosen No cap as his entrance music. Dominic Steelstorm has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Marty Ossman's chin.
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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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marty Ossman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dominic Steelstorm!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ossman looks to score with a jab to the body but Steelstorm is just out of range.
Steelstorm wants to counter the offense by Ossman and move into the clinch position.
Ossman blocks a jab.
Steelstorm with a nice cross.
Good shot there by Steelstorm.
Ossman misses with an uppercut.
Ossman lands an overhand right.
Steelstorm takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Steelstorm needs to keep his hands up - Ossman had a free shot at his head there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ossman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Steelstorm connects with a right hand. Ossman shakes it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ossman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Some wild striking there from Steelstorm.
Ossman attempts a counter takedown but Steelstorm avoids it well and moves away.
Ossman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A punch combination from Steelstorm misses.
Steelstorm looks to land a left hand but Ossman moved out of range nicely.
Ossman clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ossman lands with a right to the head.
Steelstorm is trying to force a seperation but Ossman has the dominant position.
Steelstorm wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ossman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steelstorm is fighting off a takedown attempt but Ossman is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Steelstorm to the mat. Steelstorm regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Steelstorm is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ossman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ossman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ossman throwing strikes but missing.
Ossman won't allow Steelstorm to get back to his feet.
Ossman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Steelstorm works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ossman stops Steelstorm from standing up.
Steelstorm has his feet on Ossman's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Some wild striking there from Steelstorm.
Ossman works Steelstorm's body with a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ossman with a nice cross.
Steelstorm steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ossman.
Ossman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ossman tries to move into range but Steelstorm moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Steelstorm throws the left hand but Ossman avoids the punch easily.
Ossman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steelstorm needs to keep his hands up - Ossman had a free shot at his head there.
Steelstorm throws a jab when Ossman was well out of range.
Ossman cracks Steelstorm with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ossman lands a jab.
Steelstorm jabs Ossman right on the nose. Ossman blinks but takes it well.
Ossman works the jab nicely.
Ossman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Steelstorm to score with a decent uppercut.
Ossman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Steelstorm misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steelstorm drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ossman shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Steelstorm napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ossman working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Steelstorm is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ossman has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Ossman working the ground and pound but Steelstorm is defending the strikes.
Steelstorm avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ossman.
Steelstorm tries to escape but Ossman is in control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Steelstorm can do anything to dispel that myth.
Steelstorm takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Steelstorm managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Ossman.
Steelstorm is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Ossman in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Steelstorm is trying to buck Ossman off.
Ossman misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Steelstorm is not content to let Ossman control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ossman advances to mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ossman pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Ossman breaks from Steelstorm's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Ossman landing strikes, looking to finish!
Steelstorm avoids a series of strikes thrown by Ossman.
Steelstorm trying desperately to get to his feet.
Ossman controlling the position easily from mount.
Steelstorm wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Ossman trying to control but Steelstorm is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steelstorm is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Steelstorm is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marty Ossman dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Ossman cracks Steelstorm with an open hand slap.
Ossman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ossman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steelstorm can do to turn this around?
Steelstorm throws a hook but Ossman blocks it.
Ossman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Steelstorm circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ossman slips under a jab.
Marty Ossman is winning the standup battle so far.
Ossman tries to clinch there but Steelstorm circles away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Steelstorm blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ossman has hold of one of Steelstorm's legs. Steelstorm is fighting the takedown attempt but Ossman gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Steelstorm manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
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!
Steelstorm misses with some punches.
Ossman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ossman misses with a punch on the inside.
Ossman throws a punch but it's blocked by Steelstorm.
Ossman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Steelstorm breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab lands there for Ossman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steelstorm misses with a straight left.
Ossman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ossman drives through with a takedown into Steelstorm's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Steelstorm is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ossman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ossman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ossman working some strikes from top position.
Ossman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ossman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ossman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Steelstorm's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steelstorm keeping moving, preventing Ossman from controlling successfully.
Ossman stops Steelstorm from standing up.
Ossman trying to control but Steelstorm is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steelstorm wants to get back to his feet but Ossman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ossman landing with the ground and pound.
Steelstorm is looking to stand up but Ossman isn't so interested in that idea.
Ossman throws a big elbow that misses.
Steelstorm is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Ossman presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
A left hand lands to the body for Ossman.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left hand lands to the body for Ossman.
Ossman lands a nice uppercut.
Ossman can't get the takedown.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ossman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ossman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Steelstorm pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ossman tries a body shot but Steelstorm blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steelstorm is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ossman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Steelstorm backwards.
A short left from Ossman.
Ossman gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Steelstorm is looking to stand up but Ossman isn't so interested in that idea.
Ossman trying to control but Steelstorm is working from the bottom.
Ossman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Steelstorm wants to stand and escape but Ossman is having none of it.
Marty Ossman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ossman works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ossman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Steelstorm is trying to stand back up but Ossman is controlling him
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steelstorm taking some punishment here, with Ossman in his half guard.
Ossman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ossman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Steelstorm's head.
Ossman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ossman working the head and body with strikes.
Ossman trying to pass the guard but Steelstorm defending well.
Steelstorm is looking to escape.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Ossman is looking to advance position but Steelstorm won't allow it.
Steelstorm pushes Ossman off looking to stand but Ossman dives back in and keeps control.
Ossman scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ossman wants to take a breather but Steelstorm is having none of it.
Steelstorm keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ossman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ground and pound from Ossman.
Ossman is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marty Ossman dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Ossman pushes Steelstorm up against the cage in a clinch.
Ossman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Steelstorm backwards.
Ossman lands with a right to the head.
Steelstorm works on Ossman's body with a couple of short punches.
Ossman is trying to trip Steelstorm. He has hold of a leg but Steelstorm is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Ossman persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Steelstorm preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Steelstorm wants to stand up but Ossman is controlling him.
Ossman wants to pass the guard but Steelstorm is keeping the position.
Steelstorm wants to get back to his feet but Ossman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Steelstorm manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
A short uppercut from Ossman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Ossman.
Ossman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Steelstorm backwards.
Ossman tries a body shot but Steelstorm blocks it.
Ossman tries a body shot but Steelstorm blocks it.
Steelstorm misses with a punch to the body.
Ossman lands a left hand.
Steelstorm throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ossmans head.
A left hand lands to the body for Steelstorm.
Ossman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ossman lands a right hand.
Steelstorm can't break the clinch.
Steelstorm is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ossman throws a punch but it's blocked by Steelstorm.
Steelstorm is trying to push Ossman away but Ossman has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Steelstorm taking a breather.
Ossman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Steelstorm's efforts to push away.
Steelstorm doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steelstorm's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Steelstorm scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ossman slips under a jab.
Steelstorm cracks Ossman with an open hand slap.
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!
Steelstorm throws a looping overhand right but Ossman ducks down to avoid it.
Ossman loads up on a big right hand but Steelstorm slips the punch.
Steelstorm throws a right hand that misses
and Ossman counters with a takedown into side control.
Ossman scores with a couple of short elbows.
Steelstorm is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ossman asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Steelstorm takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ossman in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Steelstorm wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Ossman is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Steelstorm's shoulder. That is not cool.
Steelstorm is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Ossman is controlling him well.
Ossman fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ossman scores with a couple of short elbows.
An elbow from Ossman crashes against the mat.
Steelstorm wants to get back to his feet.
Marty Ossman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ossman in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Dominic Steelstorm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steelstorm misses with an elbow from the bottom.
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.
Steelstorm is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ossman asserts his dominance and retains side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Ossman prevents Steelstorm from escaping the position.
Ossman controlling the position from side mount.
Steelstorm throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Ossman takes a little break here. Steelstorm wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Ossman seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Steelstorm for as long as he can get away with.
Steelstorm striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ossman lands with a hook. Steelstorm tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Steelstorm misses with a hook
and Ossman decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Steelstorm's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marty Ossman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ossman has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marty Ossman!
An intense looking Marty Ossman took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'LET'S GOOOO! THE CEO OF EPO IS GOING TO THE TOP!!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Austin Dennie (ranked 2626 p4p, 3919 weight class) and Seung Ho Park (ranked 229 p4p, 306 weight class). Austin Dennie looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Austin Dennie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Seung Ho Park!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Park fails with the takedown.
Dennie ducks under a wild hook from Park.
Dennie stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dennie wants it to stay on the feet.
Dennie feinted with a counter takedown.
A big right from Park misses.
Dennie looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Park tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dennie swivels and escapes.
Dennie half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Austin Dennie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seung Ho Park.
Park is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dennie's half guard.
Dennie has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Park escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Park!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dennie is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dennie manages to get back to half guard.
Park decides to stand and escape the position.
Park gets a clinch.
Park has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Dennie regains guard immediately.
Park wants to stand but Dennie is controlling his posture from full guard.
Dennie working for submissions but it's allowed Park to get to half guard.
Dennie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Park tries to stand and escape but Dennie is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Park stands up out of the half guard.
Park changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dennie looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dennie is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Park off and has taken his back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dennie loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Park hold on?
Park looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dennie is breathing heavily.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Dennie. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Park wants to get back to his feet.
Dennie working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dennie thows a strike but Park uses the opportunity to reverse the position! Great move by Park as he ends up in Dennie 's guard!
Park tries to stand but Dennie is controlling from the bottom.
Dennie looking for a guillotine here but Park defends easily.
Dennie looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Park has picked Dennie up and slammed him! Dennie can't keep hold of the triangle and Park manages to pass to side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Park stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Park has a takedown stuffed.
Dennie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dennie takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Park tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dennie defends well and Park ends up having to push Dennie into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dennie appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Park clinches up with Dennie and pushes him back against the cage.
Park lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dennie backwards.
Park lands a hook that snaps the head of Dennie backwards.
 Dennie is rocked!
A short uppercut from Park.
Oh Dennie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Park creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Dennie with a big uppercut! Dennie tries to clinch up but Park pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Dennie to the mat! Dennie covers up and Park unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Seung Ho Park!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eli Hancock (ranked 1851 p4p, 2749 weight class) and Slade Hodge (ranked 194 p4p, 284 weight class). Hancock's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Eminem - Till I Collapse. 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Eli Hancock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Slade Hodge!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hancock tries to sprawl but Hodge drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hancock is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hodge pulls his head out easily.
Still in half guard, Hodge seems content to control.
Hancock looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hodge working Hancock over with strikes.
Hodge trying to control the pace.
Hancock looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hodge seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hodge is keen to just control but Hancock is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hancock actively working from the bottom here.
Hodge is looking to advance position but Hancock won't allow it.
Hodge really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hancock. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hodge controlling the action here.
Hodge's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hancock tries to roll over but Hodge keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hancock looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hancock looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hodge seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hodge is trying to control the action in half guard but Hancock is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hancock actively working from the bottom here.
Hancock is looking for a sweep. Hodge is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hancock works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hodge trying to control the position from guard on top but Hancock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hancock has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hodge can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hancock trying to control the position.
Hodge seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hodge has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Hancock to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Hodge is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Hancock pulls down on the head and he's put Hodge to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Eli Hancock!
Eli Hancock spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Slade Hodge was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm not done here.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Caleb Mizrahi (ranked 1631 p4p, 2082 weight class) and Peter Pan (ranked 135 p4p, 157 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Good wrestling
Great elbows
Cuts easily |
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Good wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Powerful |
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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Caleb Mizrahi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Peter Pan!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pan lands a shoulder strike.
Pan tries to work over Mizrahi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pan breaks from the clinch.
Pan takes the fight into the clinch.
Pan struggles to land a body shot inside as Mizrahi controls his hands.
Pan lands an uppercut.
Mizrahi misses with an elbow strike.
Mizrahi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Peter Pan has been cut.
Pan blocks an elbow strike.
Pan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A short right from Mizrahi.
Mizrahi misses with an elbow strike.
Mizrahi misses with a punch on the inside.
Pan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mizrahi throws a head punch that misses.
Pan lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pan can't find room to land a body shot as Mizrahi controls the action.
Pan tries to work over Mizrahi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mizrahi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Pan avoids a wild elbow strike from Mizrahi.
Pan tries to work over Mizrahi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mizrahi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pan misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Pan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mizrahi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pan manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mizrahi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Pan.
Mizrahi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pan lands a nice shot to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mizrahi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pan's brow.
Mizrahi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pan.
Pan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Good body shot from Pan.
Pan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mizrahi looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Pan as the two fighters clinch.
Mizrahi misses with some punches.
Pan is working Mizrahi over against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mizrahi throws a punch but it's blocked by Pan.
Pan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mizrahi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Pan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mizrahi working aggressively here.
Pan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mizrahi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mizrahi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mizrahi throws a punch but it's blocked by Pan.
Mizrahi blocks a body shot from Pan.
Mizrahi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mizrahi backwards.
Pan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mizrahi rushes Pan and presses him up against the cage.
Mizrahi misses with a punch on the inside.
Pan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mizrahi pushes Pan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pan works on Mizrahi's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Pan - that landed with a thud.
Pan struggles to land a body shot inside as Mizrahi controls his hands.
Pan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mizrahi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mizrahi lands a nice uppercut.
Pan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mizrahi.
Pan misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mizrahi throws an elbow but misses.
Pan works on Mizrahi's body with a couple of short punches.
Pan trying to stall but Mizrahi improves his position.
Pan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mizrahi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pan missing with a left hand there. Mizrahi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mizrahi at a distance.
Pan keeps the fight on the outside.
Mizrahi wants to clinch up but Pan keeps it at a distance.
Pan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mizrahi manages to avoid it.
Pan loads up on a big right hand but Mizrahi slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pan swats away the attempt to clinch by Mizrahi.
Pan wants to counter the offense by Mizrahi and move into the clinch position.
Pan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mizrahi under the eye.
 It looks like Caleb Mizrahi has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circle momentarily. Pan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A jab from Pan misses.
Mizrahi darts in and clinches Pan up against the cage.
Mizrahi throws a head punch that misses.
Mizrahi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pan breaks the clinch.
A lazy left from Pan finds it's target.
Mizrahi tries to clinch up but Pan circles away and keeps his distance.
Pan is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Mizrahi doesn't manage to clinch there - Pan circles away.
Pan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mizrahi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pan throws out the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pan has managed to clinch.
Mizrahi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Pan presses Mizrahi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pan manages to break the clinch.
Pan misses the shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Pan dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mizrahi ducks under a wild hook from Pan.
Mizrahi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mizrahi instigates a clinch.
A short right from Pan.
Pan misses with a body punch.
Mizrahi pushes off an throws an elbow but Pan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Pan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mizrahi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pan backwards.
Pan tries a body shot but Mizrahi blocks it.
Nice body punch from Pan.
Pan can't find room to land a body shot as Mizrahi controls the action.
Good body shot from Pan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pan blocks an elbow strike from Mizrahi.
Mizrahi lands an elbow inside.
Pan misses with a punch to the body.
Mizrahi lands an uppercut.
Pan cracks Mizrahi with a nice body shot.
Pan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
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!
Pan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mizrahi throws an elbow that misses.
Mizrahi working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Pan.
Pan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Caleb Mizrahi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mizrahi gets a clinch.
Pan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Pan in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Mizrahi tries to clinch up.
Pan throws an overhand right that lands on Mizrahi's shoulder, as Mizrahi tries to avoid the shot.
Mizrahi tries to clinch but Pan is having none of it.
Pan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mizrahi tries to clinch but Pan moves away
and Pan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mizrahi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mizrahi rushes Pan and presses him up against the cage.
Mizrahi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pan blocks a body shot from Mizrahi.
Pan misses with a punch to the body.
Mizrahi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mizrahi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pan's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mizrahi throws an elbow that misses.
A bit of stalling here from Pan.
Pan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mizrahi.
Mizrahi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mizrahi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fighters circling - Pan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pan throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Pan misses.
Pan lands a jab to Mizrahi's midsection.
Mizrahi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mizrahi tries to close the distance and clinch but Pan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mizrahi.
Mizrahi tries to clinch there but Pan circles away.
Mizrahi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pan, pushing him back against the cage.
Pan lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Pan.
Pan stalls.
Pan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mizrahi backwards.
Pan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pan lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pan.
Pan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pan clinches.
Pan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Pan.
Pan avoids the elbow strike from Mizrahi, against the cage.
Pan can't find room to land a body shot as Mizrahi controls the action.
Pan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short left from Pan.
Pan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mizrahi or not.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pan can't find room to land a body shot as Mizrahi controls the action.
Pan breaks the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pan.
Mizrahi is rocked!
Mizrahi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pan darts in and clinches Mizrahi up against the cage.
Mizrahi pushes off an throws an elbow but Pan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Pan lands a body punch.
Pan misses with a body punch.
Pan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pan pushes Mizrahi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mizrahi prevents a body shot from Pan.
Pan dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Mizrahi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mizrahi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pan misses with a punch to the body.
Pan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Peter Pan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pan takes a swing at Mizrahi's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mizrahi wants to clinch up but Pan keeps it at a distance.
Mizrahi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mizrahi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pan.
Pan swings for the body but Mizrahi moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Pan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Mizrahi has closed the distance and engaged Pan in a clinch.
Mizrahi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pan struggles to land a body shot inside as Mizrahi controls his hands.
Pan blocks an elbow strike from Mizrahi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pan.
Pan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mizrahi lands a left hand.
Mizrahi prevents a body shot from Pan.
Mizrahi takes a shot to the head.
Pan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mizrahi's elbow.
Mizrahi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pan circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mizrahi wants to clinch up but Pan keeps it at a distance.
Pan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mizrahi doesn't seem bothered though.
Pan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mizrahi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mizrahi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mizrahi doesn't manage to clinch there - Pan circles away.
Mizrahi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mizrahi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mizrahi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mizrahi is looking to clinch.
Mizrahi blocks a jab.
Mizrahi is looking to clinch but Pan is avoiding it.
Pan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mizrahi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Good exchange - Pan coming out on top.
Oh Mizrahi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mizrahi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mizrahi tries to clinch up.
Mizrahi tries to clinch but Pan moves out of range.
Mizrahi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mizrahi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mizrahi seems to have got his legs back now.
Mizrahi drops his hands momentarily and Pan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pan misses the shot to the body.
Mizrahi tries to keep at a distance but Pan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pan misses with a body punch.
Pan scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Pan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mizrahi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mizrahi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pan.
Pan struggles to land a body shot inside as Mizrahi controls his hands.
Pan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mizrahi backwards.
Pan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mizrahi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mizrahi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mizrahi lands a hook that snaps the head of Pan backwards.
Pan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pan avoids a wild elbow strike from Mizrahi.
Mizrahi working aggressively here.
Pan can't find room to land a body shot as Mizrahi controls the action.
Mizrahi throws an elbow that misses.
Pan blocks the elbow strike.
Pan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mizrahi backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pan digs a right hand into Mizrahi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mizrahi's gas tank.
Pan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Peter Pan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pan.
Pan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pan can't find room to land a body shot as Mizrahi controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mizrahi.
Mizrahi lands an elbow inside that Pan shrugs off.
Pan tries to work over Mizrahi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pan takes an elbow to the temple.
Pan digs a right hand underneath Mizrahi's ribcage. Mizrahi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mizrahi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mizrahi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Pan dodges an elbow strike from Mizrahi.
Mizrahi working aggressively here.
Pan scores with a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pan throws a punch but it's blocked by Mizrahi.
Pan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pan breaks the clinch.
Mizrahi moves into the clinch.
Pan prevents a body shot from Mizrahi.
Mizrahi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pan blocks an elbow strike from Mizrahi.
Nice body punch from Pan - that landed with a thud.
Pan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pan blocking some punches.
Mizrahi misses with an elbow over the top.
Pan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pan rushes Mizrahi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pan dodges an elbow strike from Mizrahi.
Mizrahi misses with a punch on the inside.
Mizrahi prevents a body shot from Pan.
Caleb Mizrahi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Peter Pan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A right handed body shot lands from Mizrahi.
Mizrahi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Pan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Pan!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gulyas Botond (ranked 2098 p4p, 1635 weight class) and Justice Singleton (ranked 181 p4p, 140 weight class). Justice Singleton has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Decent wrestler
World class MT
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Excellent MT
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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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gulyas Botond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Justice Singleton!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Botond has managed to clinch.
Singleton working aggressively here.
Singleton avoids the elbow strike from Botond, against the cage.
Botond blocking some punches.
Botond blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Botond lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Justice Singleton has been cut.
Botond creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Botond misses with an elbow over the top.
Botond lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Singleton blocks an elbow strike.
Botond comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Botond pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Botond throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A nice left hand lands by Singleton.
Singleton lands a right hand that snaps the head of Botond backwards.
Singleton avoids a wild elbow strike from Botond.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Botond creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Singleton has a couple of punches blocked by Botond.
Botond pushes off an throws an elbow but Singleton leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Botond misses with an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Botond misses with an elbow over the top.
Botond throws an elbow but it misses.
I was talking to Botond's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Botond lands an elbow that stopped Singleton in his tracks for a moment.
Botond pushes off an throws an elbow but Singleton leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Singleton dodges an elbow strike from Botond.
Singleton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Singleton breaks from the clinch.
Singleton circles away from the clinch attempt.
A left lands for Singleton.
Singleton keeps the fight on the outside.
A little jabbing left from Singleton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Botond closes the distance and pushes Singleton back into the cage.
Singleton dodges an elbow strike from Botond.
Singleton lands a left hand.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Botond.
That has opened up Justice Singleton's cut even more.
Singleton avoids the elbow strike from Botond, against the cage.
Singleton blocks an elbow strike from Botond.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Singleton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Singleton stalling against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Botond throws an elbow but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singleton dodges an elbow strike from Botond.
Singleton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Singleton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Botond throws an elbow that misses.
Singleton throws a punch but it's blocked by Botond.
Botond misses with an elbow strike.
Singleton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Botond backwards.
Botond misses with an elbow over the top.
Botond misses with an elbow strike.
Singleton blocks an elbow strike.
Singleton dodges an elbow strike from Botond.
Botond throws an elbow but it misses.
Singleton takes an elbow to the temple.
Singleton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Botond lands an elbow inside that Singleton shrugs off.
The cut above Justice Singleton's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Botond throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Singleton blocks the elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singleton throws a punch but it's blocked by Botond.
Botond pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Singleton struggles to land a body shot inside as Botond controls his hands.
Botond blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Botond pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Singleton takes an elbow to the temple.
Justice Singleton's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Botond looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Botond blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Botond throws an elbow but it misses.
Singleton misses with the head strike.
Singleton lands a shoulder strike.
Botond misses with an elbow strike.
Botond misses with an elbow strike.
Botond lands an elbow just above Singleton 's eye.
Singleton working aggressively here.
Singleton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Botond tries to close the distance and clinch but Singleton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Singleton misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Botond fails with an attempt to clinch.
Singleton now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Botond fails with an attempt to clinch.
Singleton with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Botond takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Botond tries to clinch there but Singleton circles away.
Singleton throws a body shot but no joy.
Singleton circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little jabbing left from Singleton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Botond tries to close the distance and clinch but Singleton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Singleton! But no joy.
Botond tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Singleton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Botond closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Botond throws an elbow but misses.
Singleton blocks an elbow strike from Botond.
Singleton throws a punch but it's blocked by Botond.
Singleton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Singleton throws a punch but it's blocked by Botond.
Botond blocking some punches.
Singleton scores with a nice hook to the head.
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 Gulyas Botond will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Justice Singleton's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Botond fails in his attempt to clinch.
Botond fails in his attempt to clinch.
Singleton looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Botond gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Botond.
Botond looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Singleton avoids a wild elbow strike from Botond.
Singleton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Singleton digs a right hand into Botond's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Botond's gas tank.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Botond just misses with a elbow thrown towards Singleton's brow.
Nice elbow from Botond.
Singleton avoids a wild elbow strike from Botond.
Singleton avoids a wild elbow strike from Botond.
Gulyas Botond has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Singleton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singleton throws the left hand but Botond avoids the punch easily.
Botond steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Singleton.
Botond is looking to counter the offense by Singleton and move into the clinch.
Botond has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Singleton fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Botond looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Botond slips a straight right by Singleton.
Botond fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gulyas Botond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singleton lands with a shot to the body.
Botond is looking to clinch but Singleton is avoiding it.
Botond tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Singleton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Singleton looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Singleton has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Botond is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Singleton tests Botond's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Botond wants to clinch
and Singleton counters with a nice uppercut.
Botond tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Singleton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Singleton lands a nice hook to Botond's body. Botond takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Singleton keeps the fight on the outside.
Botond staying out of range there.
Botond tries to clinch up but Singleton circles away and keeps his distance.
Singleton throws out a counter right but Botond avoids it with no problem.
Botond wants to clinch.
Botond tries to clinch
and Singleton counters with a straight right hand.
Botond tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Singleton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Botond slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singleton darts in and clinches Botond up against the cage.
Singleton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Singleton.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Botond gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A short left from Singleton.
Botond throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Singleton blocks an elbow strike.
Botond throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Botond creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Botond misses with an elbow over the top.
Botond creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Singleton misses with a body punch.
Botond looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Singleton fails to land.
Singleton lands a hook that snaps the head of Botond backwards.
Botond pushes off an throws an elbow but Singleton leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Singleton dodges an elbow strike from Botond.
Botond misses with an elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singleton scores with a shoulder strike.
Singleton tries a body shot but Botond blocks it.
Singleton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Botond backwards.
Botond misses with an elbow over the top.
Singleton blocks an elbow strike.
Singleton lands with a right to the head.
Botond lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Justice Singleton's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Gulyas Botond!
Gulyas Botond seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kai Kataski (ranked 885 p4p, 3732 weight class) and Mikael Li (ranked 80 p4p, 240 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kai Kataski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mikael Li!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kataski looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Li!
Kataski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Li keeps working.
Kataski tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kataski has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Li taking punishment in the form of punches.
Li tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kataski wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Li manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Li wants to free his trapped foot but Kataski is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kataski tries to get to full guard but Li has control of the leg.
Kataski is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Li's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Li's back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kataski lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Kataski is cranking Li's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Li! He's tightened the choke and Li is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kai Kataski!
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