DFC 31: Dalton Vs Kicker 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lisa Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyron Whittaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyron Whittaker will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Williams
vs
Whittaker

200 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

183 cm
26
170 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Knockout power

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lisa Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tyron Whittaker !
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Summer Carpenter and Topper Green.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams misses with a left hand
and Whittaker counters with a thumping low kick.
Whittaker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Whittaker scores with a nice right hand.

It looks like Lisa Williams has been cut.
Williams on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tyron Whittaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Whittaker scores with a leg kick.
Williams misses with a two punch combination.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Whittaker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Whittaker scores with a sloppy right hand. Williams should have avoided that one.

Williams is rocked!
A head kick misses from Williams.
Oh Williams is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Whittaker steps in with a hook that catches Williams right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Whittaker follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Williams looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyron Whittaker !
After winning the bout, Tyron Whittaker thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Dio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Monroe Dillard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Monroe Dillard is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Dio
vs
Dillard

190 cm
23
245 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

203 cm
20
278 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Dio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Monroe Dillard!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Hugh Johnson and Ben Hemmingworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dio gets the takedown into side control.
Dillard tries to bench press Dio off him but Dio keeps the position.
A lull in the action here as Dio stalls from top position.
Dio tries to advance to mount but can't.
Dio landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

Dio tries for a kimura but Dillard is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillard being controlled for a moment.
Dio cracks Dillard with a big elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillard tries to improve position but can't.
Dillard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dio. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Dio decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Dio on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

Dio manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dillard on his heels. He'll look to pass Dillard's guard now, I'm sure.
Dio landing some decent shots from guard.
Dio's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dio might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dio's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
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.
Dio forces his way into half guard.
Dio trying to control the pace.

Dio is working for a kimura but Dillard is defending it quite comfortably.
Dio perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've been hearing good reports from Dio's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Dio's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dillard is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dio pulls his head out easily.
Dillard has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dio is working away from the top position though.
Dio looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dillard taking some punishment here, with Dio in his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dio is nestled in close to Dillard, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dio 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.
Dio with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dillard is trying to control but can't.

Dio stands up from half guard.

Dio shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dillard napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Dio just content to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Dio thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dio moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Dio dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Dio scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

Dillard is rocked!

It looks like Monroe Dillard has been cut.

Dio gets a big slam - oh, Dillard is out! Dillard is out! That's a nasty KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). John Dio!

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energy
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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
29%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergio Sarulo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hughe Jagmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jagmann has chosen Metallica Fuel 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.

Sarulo
vs
Jagmann

195 cm
27
220 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

183 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sergio Sarulo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hughe Jagmann!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Winston Howard and Topper Green.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Jagmann does no damage.
Sarulo cracks Jagmann with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jagmann looks to throw the jab but Sarulo is out of range.
Sarulo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jagmann throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sarulo misses the body punch
and Jagmann connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sarulo misses with the combination.
Jagmann is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sarulo.
Jagmann jabs at Sarulo's body.
Jagmann misses with a double jab.
Sarulo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sarulo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jagmann tries to bum rush Sarulo with a series of wild strikes but Sarulo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A right-left combo lands from Sarulo.
Jagmann tries to bum rush Sarulo with a series of wild strikes but Sarulo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A combination from Sarulo does no damage.
Sarulo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jagmann slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jagmann looks to land a combination. Sarulo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sarulo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jagmann bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sarulo's head backwards.
Jagmann will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jagmann takes one to the side of the head.
Sarulo throws a combination. Jagmann tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jagmann avoids the body shot from Sarulo.
Sarulo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sarulo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice takedown defense from Sarulo. No joy for Jagmann on that attempt.
Sarulo lands a body shot.
Sarulo stalks Jagmann and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jagmann's face. Jagmann staggers backwards, shaken.
Sarulo feints a jab promting Jagmann to slip. Sarulo then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jagmann slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Sarulo misses the shot to the body.

Jagmann has Sarulo up against the cage in a clinch.
Jagmann swings wildly with an uppercut but Sarulo uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sarulo looking to stall.
Sarulo jumps guard but Jagmann stands there with Sarulo around his waist. Sarulo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sarulo.
Sarulo prevents Jagmann from breaking the clinch.
Jagmann wants to break free but Sarulo has control.
Jagmann dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jagmann misses with a punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sarulo lands an elbow that stopped Jagmann in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like Hughe Jagmann has been cut.
Jagmann prevents a body shot from Sarulo.
Jagmann misses with a punch to the body.
Jagmann pushes Sarulo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sarulo prevents a body shot from Jagmann.
Jagmann has had enough of the clinch but Sarulo keeps him there for the moment.
Sarulo keeps control of Jagmann as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jagmann manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jagmann working hard to break the clinch.
Sarulo has been working on his balance at Die Trying Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Jagmann.
Sarulo tries to pull guard but Jagmann forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jagmann is trying to push Sarulo away but Sarulo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jagmann lands a nice uppercut.
Sarulo has Jagmann pressed against the cage, preventing Jagmann from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jagmann scores with a shoulder strike.
Jagmann lands with a right to the head.

Sarulo is rocked!

Jagmann breaks from the clinch.
Oh Sarulo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sarulo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jagmann counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sarulo is looking to wear down Jagmann with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jagmann shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sarulo as he avoids it easily.
Sarulo cracks Jagmann with an open hand slap.
Jagmann feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Sarulo crashing to the mat! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hughe Jagmann!
A less than humble Hughe Jagmann misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chase Xeno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaleo Castell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chase Xeno could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kaleo Castell's chin.

Xeno
vs
Castell

175 cm
26
165 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

170 cm
25
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chase Xeno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kaleo Castell!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, John Mangel and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xeno lands the left hand.
Castell shoots in but Xeno avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Castell needs to keep his hands up - Xeno had a free shot at his head there.
Castell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Xeno pinned against the cage. Xeno gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Xeno definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Castell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Xeno tries to avoid it but Castell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Xeno to the ground. Xeno escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Chase Xeno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaleo Castell.
Castell wants to clinch but Xeno slips to the side
and Xeno counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Xeno stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Xeno wants it to stay on the feet.
Castell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Xeno but Xeno pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Xeno scores with a hook.
Kaleo Castell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Castell pushes Xeno up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Castell creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Xeno wants to break free but Castell has control.
Good body shot from Xeno.

Castell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xeno pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Xeno circles away from the clinch attempt
and Xeno counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Xeno misses with a low kick.
Good exchange - Xeno coming out on top.

Xeno gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Castell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Xeno's elbow.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Castell has Xeno pressed against the cage, preventing Xeno from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Xeno cracks Castell with a nice body shot.
Castell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Castell gets control of Xeno's arms and successfully pulls guard. Castell will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Castell can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Xeno controls the pace.
Xeno pushes down on Castell's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castell moves into full guard.
Xeno throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Castell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xeno controls from within his opponent's guard.
Castell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Castell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Xeno gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Xeno stays in close to Castell's body and controls the position.
Castell is looking to sweep but instead, Xeno has passed into half guard.

Xeno stands up from half guard.
Castell on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castell moves in looking to clinch but Xeno pushes him off.
Castell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Xeno manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little feinted left hand from Xeno on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Xeno is defended easily by Castell.
It seemed like Castell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Xeno misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Xeno fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Xeno tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Castell defends well and Xeno ends up having to push Castell into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Castell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Xeno is fending him off so far but Castell persists. Nope, Xeno circles away and we're back to standing.
A little feinted left hand from Xeno on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Castell misses with a takedown
enabling Xeno to counter with a crisp jab.
Castell looks winded!
Castell fails with a takedown attempt.

Xeno pushes Castell up against the cage in a clinch.
Castell changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Xeno fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chase Xeno dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Xeno moves into the clinch.
Castell has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Xeno avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Castell looking to stall.
Castell trying to land knees to the body.
Castell working aggressively here.
Castell tries a knee to the head but Xeno blocks it.
Castell tries to score a body lock takedown but Xeno shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A nice left hand lands by Castell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xeno throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Castells head.
Castell is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Xeno gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Chase Xeno has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaleo Castell.
Xeno is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Xeno blocks an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xeno blocking some punches.
Stalling in the clinch from Xeno.
Xeno slowing the pace effectively.

Xeno's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Castell shoots in for a takedown but Xeno shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Xeno keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Castell is breathing heavily.
Xeno shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Castell shoots and misses
and Xeno counters with a stiff right hand.
Xeno closes this distance looking for a takedown but Castell circles away.
No luck for Xeno with that takedown attempt.
Xeno throws a sloppy head kick and Castell moves out of range easily.
Castell avoids the head kick by Xeno.
Nice takedown defense from Xeno. No joy for Castell on that attempt.
Castell tries to close the distance and clinch but Xeno swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Xeno drives through and clinches with Castell against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xeno lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Castell keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Xeno's efforts to push away.
Xeno is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Castell can do to turn this around?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Castell.
Castell wants to break free but Xeno has control.
Castell tries to pull guard but Xeno forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Xeno breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Xeno connects with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Castell wants to clinch.
Castell takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Castell walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice shot lands for Xeno.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Xeno manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Xeno lands with an overhand left.
Castell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Xeno paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Xeno lands the left hand.
Xeno connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Xeno circles away from the clinch attempt.
Xeno is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Xeno lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

Castell is rocked!

It looks like Kaleo Castell has been cut.

Xeno scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Castell is still in real trouble! Can Xeno finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Xeno has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Xeno jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Xeno slips a jab and a cross from Castell.
Xeno was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Xeno connects with a right hand. Castell shakes it off.
Xeno keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Castell.
Xeno drops Castell with a straight right hand, right on the button! Xeno follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chase Xeno!
A relieved looking Chase Xeno thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mr Joshua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Mr Joshua has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Mr Joshua seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Joshua
vs
Ortiz

193 cm
22
255 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

200 cm
21
276 lbs
8 - 10 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Powerful

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mr Joshua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tim Ortiz!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Ron Honeybunn and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joshua staying out of range there.
Ortiz tries to clinch there but Joshua circles away.
A jab from Joshua finds it's way through Ortiz's defenses.
Joshua connects with a crisp jab.
Joshua fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Joshua lands a body shot.
An inside leg kick from Ortiz misses.
Ortiz moves out of range of the strikes.
Ortiz is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joshua lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ortiz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Joshua moves out of range of the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz looks for the body kick but Joshua saw that one coming.
Ortiz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A counter left hand to the body from Joshua misses its target.
Ortiz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

Joshua lands a big uppercut and Ortiz crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Ortiz looks OK. Joshua waves Ortiz back to his feet!

It looks like Tim Ortiz has been cut.
Joshua lands a right hook to the body.
Ortiz looks winded!
Joshua fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ortiz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joshua scores with a decent looking hook.
Ortiz misses with a hook.
Joshua drops Ortiz with a straight right hand, right on the button! Joshua follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mr Joshua!
Mr Joshua got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Big Mac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Neil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Big Mac has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Mac
vs
Neil

193 cm
20
194 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

183 cm
21
190 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Big Mac!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, James Neil!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Ben Watson and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Neil misses.
Neil misses with a body shot.
Mac walks into a stiff left hand from Neil.
Mac misses the shot to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Mac as Neil shoots in.
Neil just misses with a punch to the body.
Mac moves out of range as Neil throws a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Mac misses the target.
Mac avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mac throws a big counter combination but Neil scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mac misses with a straight left.
James Neil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Neil misses.
Mac throws a hook to the side of Neil's head but Neil sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Neil fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mac manages to avoid it.
Neil connects with a jab.
Mac thumps Neil with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Neil lands.
Neil lands a nice looking body shot.
Neil throws a body shot but no joy.
Mac slips under a jab from Neil.
Neil throws a hook but Mac blocks it.
Mac fires out a quick counter leg kick but Neil just manages to avoid it.
Neil slips under a jab from Mac.
Mac drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Neil looks to score with a jab to the body but Mac is just out of range.
Neil blocks a jab.
Neil misses with an uppercut
and Mac counters with a straight right hand.
Neil misses with a takedown
and Neil takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice jab there from Neil.
Nice defenses there by Neil.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mac throws a jab but it's blocked by Neil.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Neil throws a poor cross that misses
and Mac connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Neil smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Neil shoots in for a takedown but Mac shows good takedown defense.
Big Mac has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Neil.
Neil ducks under a wild hook from Mac.
Neil drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mac defends it well.
A punch combination from Neil misses.
It looked like Mac wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Neil misses with a wild body shot.
Neil connects with a body shot that sends Mac's belly button to the back.
A slow jab from Neil misses its intended target.
Neil goes for a double leg but Mac avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mac continues to drive forward.
Mac misses the jab.
Neil is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mac darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Neil throws a body shot but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neil avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mac moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A slow jab from Mac misses its intended target.
Nice uppercut there from Mac.
Big Mac is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mac misses the jab.
Neil takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mac looks to throw the jab but Neil is out of range.
Mac jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Neil throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Neil shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mac defends it nicely.
Neil ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mac moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mac stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mac uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Neil.
Mac throws a quick counter head kick but Neil was just out of range.
Mac avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Neil throws a shot from downtown. Mac moves away and avoids it.
Mac loads up on a big right hand but Neil slips the punch.
Neil drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mac defends it well.
Neil ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Neil scores with a jab. Mac acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Neil moves away from the strike by Mac.
Neil misses with a wild body shot.
Neil is looking to score with low kicks.
Mac moves out of range as Neil strikes.
Neil throws a jab but it's blocked by Mac.
Mac feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Neil misses the body punch
and Mac counters with a left to the body.
Neil misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but James Neil will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Neil throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Mac on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Neil is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mac.
Mac throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Neil throws out a loose jab but Mac uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mac takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Neil misses with an uppercut. Mac saw that one coming.
Neil thows a left - swing and a miss!
Neil dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mac doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mac displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Neil.
A little feinted left hand from Mac on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Neil lands with a nice body punch.
Neil lands a right hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Neil lands with a good body shot.
Neil with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mac cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Neil checks the leg kick nicely there.
Neil with the counter takedown but Mac avoids it easily.
Mac swings for the body but Neil moves out of range.
A jab from Mac misses.
Neil will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
An attempted straight right counter from Mac misses the target.
Mac displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Neil throws out the jab.
A shot to the body from Neil misses
and Mac counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A clash of legs there as Neil blocks the low kick.
Neil looks to throw the jab but Mac is out of range.
Mac throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Neil doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mac counters with a straight right hand.
Big Mac has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Neil.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neil misses with a body shot
and Mac counters with a nice uppercut.
Neil with a poor takedown
and Mac counters with a stiff right hand.
Neil misses with an uppercut
and Mac counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mac misses with an uppercut. Neil saw that one coming.
Mac uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Neil.
Neil throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mac counters with an inside leg kick.
Mac misses with a few strikes there.
Mac avoids the body shot from Neil.
Neil jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Neil fails to land with a series of punches.
A combination from Neil does no damage.
Neil with a poor takedown
and Mac counters with a straight right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neil fails to land the takedown.
Mac connects with a leg kick. Neil looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Neil thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mac throws a looping overhand right but Neil ducks down to avoid it.
Mac ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A big right from Neil misses.
Neil just misses with a punch to the body.
Mac went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Neil will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mac ducks under a wild hook from Neil.
Mac throwing a counter right hand but Neil manages to avoid it.
Neil moves out of range of the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Neil.
A big right from Mac misses.
Mac takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Neil falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mac cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Neil throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Mac to counter with a crisp jab.
Neil moves out of range as Mac strikes.
Neil darts in looking for a takedown but Mac gets double underhooks and turns Neil into the cage.
It looked like Mac wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Neil darts in looking for a takedown but Mac gets double underhooks and turns Neil into the cage.
Mac misses with a hook.
Neil scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mac loads up on a big right hand but Neil slips the punch.
Neil misses with an uppercut
letting Mac counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Big Mac will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Neil lands a head shot.
We've been told by Mac's head coaches at Bo Ma Ye Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.

Neil fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mac sprawls well initially but Neil persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Neil moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Mac.
Mac is looking for a sweep.
Neil working the ground and pound from side control.
Mac taking punishment in the form of punches.
Mac on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mac tries to get out of the position.
Neil lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Neil working the head with strikes.
Mac takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Mac tries to improve position but can't.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Neil lands a few punches from side control.
Neil lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Mac down.
Neil cracks Mac with a big elbow.

Mac is rocked!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Neil working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Neil cracks Mac with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Neil immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Mac is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Neil!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Neil!
James Neil decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Steve Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Dawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanchez comes to the cage accompanied by Where is My Mind? by Pixies. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Sanchez
vs
Dawson

178 cm
21
158 lbs
6 - 8 - 0

179 cm
21
159 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Steve Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Roger Dawson!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Bruno Hogan and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dawson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sanchez throws a series of punches but Dawson moves out of range.

Sanchez tries to keep at a distance but Dawson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dawson lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from Dawson.
Dawson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Dawson avoiding damage as Sanchez throws knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dawson.
Sanchez lands a nice elbow.
Sanchez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dawson lands a shoulder strike.
Sanchez looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dawson dodges an elbow strike from Sanchez.
Sanchez effectively controlling the action here.
Sanchez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Dawson stalling the fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dawson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sanchez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sanchez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Dawson as Sanchez shoots in.
Dawson's coach down at Tōshi was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Dawson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Dawson throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanchez.

Sanchez clinches up against the cage.
Dawson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sanchez up against the cage.
Sanchez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dawson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Come on Sanchez - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dawson.
Sanchez wants to stall.

Dawson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sanchez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dawson throws a hook but Sanchez blocks it.
Dawson throws out a loose jab but Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanchez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dawson throws out the jab.
Dawson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sanchez.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez takes one on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sanchez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice uppercut lands for Dawson. That snapped Sanchez's head back.
Sanchez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dawson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dawson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dawson ducks under a wild hook from Sanchez.
Decent striking displayed by Sanchez there.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch but Dawson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sanchez tries to clinch up.
Sanchez takes one to the chin there.
Sanchez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dawson.
Sanchez throws a solid leg kick but Dawson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sanchez.
Dawson connects with a jab.
Dawson throws a shot from downtown. Sanchez moves away and avoids it.
Sanchez walks into a left hand.

Sanchez is rocked!
Sanchez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dawson.
Oh Sanchez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dawson lands with a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez lands with a hook. Dawson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dawson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sanchez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dawson throws out the jab.
Sanchez misses with a straight left.
Jab, jab by Sanchez - just one landing.
Sanchez seems to have got his legs back now.
Sanchez cracks Dawson with an open hand slap.
A big left from Sanchez misses.
Sanchez finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Dawson's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Sanchez falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roger Dawson!
A relieved looking Roger Dawson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doctor Slaughter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Kharitonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slaughter kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is SICCNESS. Doctor Slaughter is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Slaughter
vs
Kharitonov

193 cm
28
256 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

183 cm
21
255 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Good gas tank

Voodoo Nutrition

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Doctor Slaughter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sergei Kharitonov!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Steve Erwin and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Slaughter bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Slaughter looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kharitonov is avoiding damage well.
Kharitonov takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Kharitonov on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
We've been hearing good reports from Slaughter's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kharitonov takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Sloppy strikes there by Slaughter.
Slaughter throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Slaughter tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Slaughter working away.
Kharitonov managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Slaughter.
Slaughter creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kharitonov sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Kharitonov is trying to get back to his feet.
Slaughter is chipping away with strikes.
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!
Kharitonov throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Kharitonov is looking to reverse the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slaughter landing a few strikes.
Slaughter is chipping away with strikes.
Kharitonov tries to buck Slaughter off but Slaughter is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slaughter is looking to take a break and control but Kharitonov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kharitonov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slaughter looks up at the clock and then as Kharitonov takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Slaughter smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Slaughter fails to land a wild elbow strike.
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.
Kharitonov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slaughter lands some shots froms side control.
Slaughter scoring with punches and elbows.
Slaughter is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kharitonov will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Kharitonov parries the strikes from Slaughter easily there. Slaughter is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kharitonov to escape.
Kharitonov takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Slaughter looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kharitonov is avoiding damage well.
Kharitonov takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Kharitonov is being controlled here.
Kharitonov stops Slaughter from passing to mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slaughter landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slaughter lands some shots froms side control.
Slaughter cracks Kharitonov with a big right hand but Kharitonov just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kharitonov defending against the ground and pound.
Slaughter lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kharitonov down.
Slaughter working the head and body with strikes.
Slaughter throws a strike aimed at the side of Kharitonov's head but Kharitonov avoids it well.
Kharitonov is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Slaughter is controlling him well.
Slaughter in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Slaughter lands a few punches from side control.
Slaughter wants to control but Kharitonov is keeping him busy.
Slaughter 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kharitonov managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Slaughter.
Kharitonov takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The strikes coming from Slaughter are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Slaughter working the ground and pound.

Kharitonov explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
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!
Slaughter fails with a takedown attempt.
Kharitonov throws a head kick that misses
and Slaughter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Slaughter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kharitonov.
Kharitonov looks to throw the jab but Slaughter is out of range.
Kharitonov avoids the head kick by Slaughter.
Kharitonov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Slaughter with a body shot.
Slaughter fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Kharitonov lands a head kick that stumbles Slaughter and the fighters go to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Doctor Slaughter dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Kharitonov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

It looks like Doctor Slaughter has been cut.
Slaughter closes the distance and clinches up with Kharitonov, looking for a takedown. Slaughter pushes Kharitonov against the cage but Kharitonov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Slaughter swings for the body but Kharitonov moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Slaughter.
Slaughter throws a right hand that misses
and Kharitonov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

Kharitonov sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Slaughter to the ground! Kharitonov dives into full mount looking to finish!

Slaughter 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!
Kharitonov prevents Slaughter from getting the reversal.
Oh Slaughter is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Slaughter is squirming around, avoiding Kharitonov's attempts to control the action.
Slaughter seems to have got his legs back now.
Kharitonov content just to control the position here.
Slaughter is squirming around, avoiding Kharitonov's attempts to control the action.
Slaughter is trying desperately to improve position.
Slaughter wants to control but Kharitonov is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slaughter sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kharitonov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Slaughter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kharitonov pulls his head out easily.
Slaughter is not content to let Kharitonov control the position.
Slaughter has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kharitonov is working away from the top position though.
Doctor Slaughter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Slaughter is looking to improve his position.

Slaughter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kharitonov pulls his head out easily.

That's two 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.
Slaughter is trying to get back to full guard.
Kharitonov wants to free his trapped foot but Slaughter is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Slaughter is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kharitonov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kharitonov's back!
Slaughter is working the ground and pound. Can Kharitonov escape?
Kharitonov is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Slaughter lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Slaughter lands a shot to the head.
Slaughter punches Kharitonov on the ear.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slaughter has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Kharitonov's body.
Slaughter lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Slaughter is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Kharitonov up.
Slaughter punches Kharitonov on the ear.

Kharitonov is rocked!
Slaughter drops a couple of huge strikes from the back position and Kharitonov is in real trouble here! Slaughter lands more strikes and the referee has to step in to end the fight! Slaughter is delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Doctor Slaughter!
A determined Doctor Slaughter didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between King Phol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Sane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sane has chosen Fast Lane as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Phol
vs
Sane

188 cm
22
188 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

183 cm
29
190 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
KO power

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Good gas tank

Aspire Clothing
MayheM sportswear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, King Phol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Justin Sane!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Ron Honeybunn and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab from Phol.
Phol staying out of range there.
Phol looks to land a body kick but Sane moved away.
King Phol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phol throws a jab but it's blocked by Sane.
Phol moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Phol catches Sane with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A big right from Sane misses.
Sane throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sane ducks under a wild hook from Phol.
Phol looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Phol moves in looking to clinch but Sane pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Phol as he checks the leg kick.
Phol blocks a jab.
Phol ducks under a wild hook from Sane.

Phol closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Phol is looking to control Sane's arms but Sane gets an underhook and turns him. Now Phol has his back to the cage.
Phol scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sane.
Sane misses with a punch on the inside.
Phol misses with some punches.
Phol scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Sane is rocked!
Phol misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sane is still on wobbly legs! Can Phol finish him?
Sane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Phol has a couple of punches blocked by Sane.
Phol misses with some punches.
Sane seems to have recovered his senses.
Sane being controlled against the cage.
Sane struggles to land a body shot inside as Phol controls his hands.
Phol lands with a light punch inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Phol - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sane scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sane softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Phol pushes Sane against the cage. Phol is working some dirty boxing. Phol pushes off with a quick right hook! Sane goes down! Sane tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Phol moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). King Phol!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nick Dalton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Kicker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kicker is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Kiss Kicker 99. James Kicker acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Dalton
vs
Kicker

180 cm
22
169 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

182 cm
28
182 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Very quick

Good wrestler
Brawler
Heavy handed

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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 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nick Dalton!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Kicker!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Ben Hemmingworth and Darius Henderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kicker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kicker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dalton.
Dalton explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kicker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Dalton has closed the distance and engaged Kicker in a clinch.
I was talking to Dalton's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kicker misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Dalton scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dalton scores with a shot to the side of Kicker's head.
Dalton scores with a hook to the body.
Dalton lands a shot to the body.
Dalton stalls.
Kicker stalls.
Kicker misses with a punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Dalton as the two fighters clinch.
Kicker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dalton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kicker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dalton lands a right hand.
Dalton lands with a left to the head.
Dalton has Kicker pressed against the cage.
Dalton lands a body shot.
Dalton blocks a body shot from Kicker.
Kicker can't find room to land a body shot as Dalton controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dalton creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kicker lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kicker blocks an uppercut.
Kicker throws a punch but it's blocked by Dalton.
Dalton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kicker backwards.
Dalton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Dalton - that landed with a thud.
Kicker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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!
Kicker lands a nice shot to the body.
Kicker tries to work over Dalton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Come on Dalton - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dalton lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dalton lands a body punch.
Dalton blocking some punches.
Kicker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dalton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dalton tries a body shot but Kicker blocks it.
Kicker swings wildly with an uppercut but Dalton uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Dalton.
Kicker tries a body shot but Dalton blocks it.
Kicker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dalton throws a head punch that misses.
Dalton is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dalton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kicker.
Dalton dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kicker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dalton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kicker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dalton lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Dalton breaks from the clinch.
James Kicker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid body kick from Dalton.
Kicker is looking to clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kicker.
Dalton jabs Kicker to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kicker throws a jab but it's blocked by Dalton.
Kicker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dalton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kicker.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dalton throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kicker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kicker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kicker throws a combination that misses
and Dalton counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kicker wants to clinch.
We've been informed that Kicker has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kicker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dalton circles away quickly and effectively.
A jab from Kicker misses.
Dalton scores with a nice body kick.
Dalton jabs at Kicker's body.
Nice cross by Dalton.
Dalton moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kicker throws a shot from downtown. Dalton moves away and avoids it.
Dalton tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kicker manages to circle out of the way.
Dalton lands with a nice body punch.
Kicker looks winded!
Dalton slips a straight right by Kicker.
Nice body kick from Dalton.
Kicker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dalton can pounce on him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dalton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kicker.
Dalton throws a front kick that sends Kicker stumbling back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Dalton dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Kicker takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dalton with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dalton.
Kicker has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Dalton.
Kicker tries to bum rush Dalton with a series of wild strikes but Dalton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nick Dalton is winning the standup battle so far.
Kicker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dalton.
Dalton appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Dalton scores with a four punch combination!
Dalton bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
James Kicker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dalton lands a body shot.
Kicker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dalton looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dalton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kicker.
Kicker throws a right and a left that Dalton avoids nicely.
Kicker darts in trying to clinch
letting Dalton counter with a right hand.
Dalton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kicker can do to turn this around?
Kicker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dalton counters with a thumping low kick.
Kicker is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dalton slips a jab and a cross from Kicker.
Kicker misses with a jab, cross combination.
A jab from Dalton does it's job there.
Kicker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dalton goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

Kicker is rocked!
Dalton lands a jab to Kicker's midsection.
Kicker is still on wobbly legs! Can Dalton finish him?

Dalton drives through and clinches with Kicker against the cage.
Dalton lands a nice shot to the body.
Dalton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kicker backwards.
Dalton lands a body punch.
Kicker misses with a hook to the ribs.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dalton takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dalton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dalton creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Kicker's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Kicker drops to his knees and Dalton pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Dalton!
Nick Dalton retains his welterweight title!
James Kicker spoke after the fight, saying 'Looks like I *kicked* my habit of winning'.