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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Long Thai (ranked 23737 p4p, 680 weight class) and Jason Poller (ranked 23267 p4p, 649 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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145 lbs
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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
0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Long Thai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jason Poller!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thai lands a big head kick that sends Poller tumbling to the mat! Thai takes a step backwards and waves Poller back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Poller is rocked!
Thai throws a front kick that sends Poller stumbling back into the cage.
Poller is still on wobbly legs! Can Thai finish him?
Poller shoots and misses
and Thai counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Poller takes a knee to the side of the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Poller is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Thai is defending well.
Poller looks winded!
Thai working Poller over with knees to the body.
Thai lands with a right to the head.
Thai working Poller over with knees to the body.
Thai creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Poller with a big uppercut! Poller tries to clinch up but Thai pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Poller to the mat! Poller covers up and Thai unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Long Thai!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cj McGregor (ranked 3640 p4p, 404 weight class) and Bright Heather (ranked 22727 p4p, 670 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cj McGregor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bright Heather !
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heather gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McGregor counters with a two punch combo.
Heather wants to clinch.
McGregor blocks a head kick by Heather .
Heather looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heather has a takedown stuffed.
McGregor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heather shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. McGregor manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Heather is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
McGregor pushes Heather off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
McGregor swinging wildly here.
Heather wants to clinch but McGregor slips to the side
and Heather takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McGregor scores with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heather gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McGregor counters with a stiff right hand.
Cj McGregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bright Heather .
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!
McGregor feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Heather sprawling to the canvas! Heather rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can McGregor finish him?!
Heather is rocked!
Heather with a lazy takedown attempt
and McGregor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Heather is still on wobbly legs! Can McGregor finish him?
Heather with a lazy takedown attempt
and McGregor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Heather seems to have recovered his senses.
Heather looks winded!
Heather takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Heather tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Heather takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGregor drops Heather with a big left hand! Heather is injured, injured bad! McGregor jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cj McGregor!
A victorious Cj McGregor thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Average (ranked 3172 p4p, 415 weight class) and Wrecking Ball (ranked 4254 p4p, 516 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Average!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wrecking Ball!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ball lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Average lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Average throws out a leg kick but Ball moves out of range and Average only half commits.
We've been hearing reports that Average has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ball moves out of range of the strikes.
Ball walks into a straight right hand from Average.
Average throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Average blocks a jab.
Average drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ball sprawls and moves away.
Ball misses with a hook. Average ducked under it nicely.
Average throws a body punch but Ball moves out of range.
Average tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Average ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ball moves away.
Average lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ball at a distance.
Average changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ball tries to avoid it but Average manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ball to the ground. Ball escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ball jabs Average right on the nose. Average blinks but takes it well.
Ball throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Average sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Average swings for the body but Ball moves out of range.
Ball throws a hook but Average avoids it easily.
Average drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ball sprawls and moves away.
Average feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Ball not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Average stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ball swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Average is working Ball over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Average trying to control the position from guard on top but Ball is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Average passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ball is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Average is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Ball throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Ball tries to lock up and control but Average gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Average wants to control the pace but Ball is squirming around nicely.
Average looking for a guillotine from mount but Ball is having none of it.
Ball defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Average.
Ball is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Average wants to control but Ball has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Ball is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Average is just content to waste time from the top position. Ball takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Ball pulls Average in close to his closed guard and prevents Average from doing any damage or advancing position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Average accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ball keeping moving, preventing Average from controlling successfully.
Average pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ball is keeping the position for now.
Average trying to control the position from guard on top but Ball is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ball has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Secret Lab. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Average trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ball manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Average tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Average working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ball doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Average is tightening it up a little... Ball has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Ball reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Ball taps out! Nice BJJ there by Average!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Joe Average!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivashin Dmitrievich (ranked 5556 p4p, 604 weight class) and Terje Warholm (ranked 2568 p4p, 346 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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220 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivashin Dmitrievich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Terje Warholm!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dmitrievich circles away from the clinch attempt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Warholm checks a leg kick.
Dmitrievich connects with an inside leg kick.
Warholm swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dmitrievich counters with a slapping leg kick.
Warholm gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dmitrievich tries a body shot but Warholm blocks it.
Dmitrievich working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short body shot lands from Dmitrievich as the two fighters clinch.
Warholm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dmitrievich pushes Warholm back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Warholm misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Warholm struggles to land a body shot inside as Dmitrievich controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warholm presses Dmitrievich against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Warholm.
Warholm blocking some punches.
Dmitrievich throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Warholms head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dmitrievich.
Warholm misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dmitrievich tries a body shot but Warholm blocks it.
Warholm lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dmitrievich pushes Warholm back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dmitrievich tries to work over Warholm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dmitrievich tries a body shot but Warholm blocks it.
Dmitrievich tries to throw a body punch but Warholm avoids it by throwing Dmitrievich back against the cage.
Warholm working aggressively here.
Warholm misses with some punches.
Dmitrievich tries a body shot but Warholm blocks it.
Warholm is working Dmitrievich over against the cage.
Dmitrievich is breathing heavily.
Dmitrievich blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Warholm misses with a hook to the ribs.
Warholm has a couple of punches blocked by Dmitrievich.
A nice right hand lands inside from Warholm.
It looks like Ivashin Dmitrievich has been cut.
Warholm lands with a right to the head.
Warholm can't find room to land a body shot as Dmitrievich controls the action.
Warholm tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dmitrievich prevents a body shot from Warholm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dmitrievich lands an uppercut.
Dmitrievich takes a shot to the head.
Warholm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dmitrievich pushes Warholm back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Warholm can't find room to land a body shot as Dmitrievich controls the action.
Dmitrievich blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Warholm misses with a punch on the inside.
Dmitrievich misses with a body punch.
Warholm swings wildly with an uppercut but Dmitrievich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Warholm lands a hook to the side of the head.
Warholm lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Warholm fails to land.
Dmitrievich can't find room to land a body shot as Warholm controls the action.
Warholm is leaning against Dmitrievich and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Warholm working aggressively here.
Dmitrievich prevents a body shot from Warholm.
Dmitrievich blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warholm can't find room to land a body shot as Dmitrievich controls the action.
Dmitrievich blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dmitrievich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dmitrievich.
A right hook to the body lands for Warholm.
Warholm tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dmitrievich's elbow.
Dmitrievich is trying to break the clinch but Warholm has him pressed against the cage.
Warholm tries a body shot but Dmitrievich blocks it.
Warholm misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dmitrievich working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Dmitrievich.
Dmitrievich blocks a body shot from Warholm.
Dmitrievich prevents a body shot from Warholm.
Dmitrievich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dmitrievich tries to throw a body punch but Warholm avoids it by throwing Dmitrievich back against the cage.
Warholm working aggressively here.
Dmitrievich swings wildly with an uppercut but Warholm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dmitrievich blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warholm struggles to land a body shot inside as Dmitrievich controls his hands.
Warholm lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dmitrievich pushes Warholm back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Dmitrievich scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dmitrievich pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Warholm tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dmitrievich was well out of range. Poor timing from Warholm.
Dmitrievich gets tackled into the cage by Warholm. Warholm maintains the clinch.
Dmitrievich lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Warholm misses with a punch to the body.
Dmitrievich misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Dmitrievich.
Warholm tries to throw a body punch but Dmitrievich avoids it by throwing Warholm back against the cage.
Warholm tries to throw a body punch but Dmitrievich avoids it by throwing Warholm back against the cage.
Dmitrievich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Warholm's elbow.
Dmitrievich lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Warholm.
Warholm lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terje Warholm dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ivashin Dmitrievich's cut.
That's time! Dmitrievich's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Warholm scores with a shot to the body.
Dmitrievich is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
A head kick by Warholm misses
and Dmitrievich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dmitrievich misses with an uppercut. Warholm saw that one coming.
Dmitrievich takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dmitrievich takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Warholm scoring well with a low kick there.
Warholm throws a chopping leg kick but Dmitrievich manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dmitrievich lands a jab to the head.
Warholm slips under a jab from Dmitrievich.
Dmitrievich looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dmitrievich looks to land a right hand but Warholm moved out of range.
Dmitrievich sets himself, and Warholm steps forward looking for the clinch! Dmitrievich avoids it this time.
Warholm connects with a body shot that sends Dmitrievich's belly button to the back.
Dmitrievich lands with a hook. Warholm tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Warholm takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Warholm 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.
Dmitrievich throws a hook but Warholm avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dmitrievich scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Warholm lands a right hook to the body.
Warholm steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dmitrievich.
Dmitrievich falls off balance throwing a combination
and Warholm counters by clinching up.
A short left from Warholm.
Warholm scores with a shot to the side of Dmitrievich's head.
Dmitrievich blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Warholm misses with some punches.
Warholm lands a hook that snaps the head of Dmitrievich backwards.
Dmitrievich is rocked!
Warholm lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dmitrievich backwards.
Oh Dmitrievich is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dmitrievich.
Warholm lands a big right hand! Dmitrievich is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Terje Warholm!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boss Yonic (ranked 2572 p4p, 348 weight class) and Glenn Svensson (ranked 5372 p4p, 597 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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215 lbs
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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
10 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Boss Yonic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Glenn Svensson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yonic is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Svensson.
Svensson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yonic.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Svensson! But no joy.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Yonic is defended easily by Svensson.
A left and a right from Svensson both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Boss Yonic has been cut.
Yonic gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Svensson.
Svensson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yonic.
Svensson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Yonic throws the left hand but Svensson avoids the punch easily.
Svensson lands a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yonic attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Yonic throws out a loose jab but Svensson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yonic throws a hook but Svensson blocks it.
Yonic slips under a jab.
Yonic moves away from the strike by Svensson.
Yonic shoots in for a takedown but Svensson shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boss Yonic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yonic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Svensson throws a series of punches but Yonic avoids them all with ease.
Yonic tries to counter with a takedown but Svensson is quick to defend against it.
A slow jab from Svensson misses its intended target.
Yonic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Svensson.
Svensson throws a hook but Yonic blocks it.
Yonic moves out of range of the strikes.
Svensson misses with an uppercut
so Yonic counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Yonic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Svensson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yonic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Yonic throws a big elbow that misses.
Svensson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Svensson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Yonic haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yonic throwing strikes but missing.
Yonic postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Yonic throwing strikes but missing.
Yonic throwing strikes but missing.
Yonic tries to free his leg and advance position but Svensson is retaining full guard.
Yonic is looking to work some ground and pound but Svensson has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yonic wants to pass the guard but Svensson is keeping the position.
Yonic wants to control from the top but Svensson keeps moving.
Yonic 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.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Yonic lunges at Svensson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Svensson's hand.
Svensson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yonic was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Yonic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Svensson was well out of range. Poor timing from Yonic.
Svensson moves into the clinch successfully.
Svensson lands an elbow just above Yonic 's eye.
A head punch on the inside from Yonic fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Svensson.
Svensson tries to work over Yonic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yonic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Svensson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Yonic is trying to maintain a safe position but Svensson gets an underhook and turns Yonic into the cage.
Yonic trying to control the position but instead, Svensson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Yonic into the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Svensson.
Yonic trying to stall but Svensson improves his position.
Svensson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yonic backwards.
Svensson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Yonic trying to land knees to the body.
Yonic misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Svensson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short uppercut from Svensson.
Svensson looking to stall.
Svensson missing with knees to the body.
Svensson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Svensson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yonics head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glenn Svensson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Boss Yonic's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Svensson cracks Yonic with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Yonic shoots in and gets a takedown into Svensson's guard.
Svensson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Yonic.
Yonic throws a big elbow that misses.
Yonic slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Svensson keeping moving, preventing Yonic from controlling successfully.
Yonic 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yonic 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.
Svensson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensson pulls Yonic in close to prevent any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The fighters circling - Yonic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Svensson slips a straight right by Yonic.
Yonic throws a right hand that misses
and Yonic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Svensson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Svensson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Svensson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Svensson loads up on a big right hand but Yonic slips the punch.
Yonic missing with a left hand there. Svensson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yonic misses the jab.
Svensson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Yonic lands with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Svensson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yonic.
Yonic has his takedown stuffed
enabling Svensson to counter with a crisp jab.
Yonic misses with an uppercut. Svensson saw that one coming.
Svensson tests Yonic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Svensson digs a good hook to Yonic's body.
Yonic ducks right into an uppercut from Svensson.
Yonic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yonic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Yonic misses the target.
Yonic throws the left hand but Svensson avoids the punch easily.
Yonic is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Yonic swings widly with a right hand
and Svensson counters with a stiff right hand.
Svensson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yonic.
Yonic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Svensson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yonic dives in for a single leg takedown but Svensson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A jab from Yonic misses.
Svensson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A big right from Svensson misses.
Glenn Svensson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Yonic.
Yonic misses with a right hand
and Svensson counters with a nice uppercut.
Svensson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Yonic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Svensson.
As Yonic backs off Svensson throws a huge counter combo but Yonic manages to avoid it all.
Svensson throws a jab when Yonic was well out of range.
Svensson misses with an uppercut. Yonic saw that one coming.
Svensson leaves Yonic with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boss Yonic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yonic misses with an uppercut. Svensson saw that one coming.
Svensson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yonic. Svensson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yonic shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Svensson wants to sweep here but Yonic controlling him for the moment.
Yonic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Yonic wants to control from the top but Svensson keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yonic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Yonic wants to control from the top but Svensson keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
We've been hearing that Yonic has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Yonic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Yonic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yonic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Svensson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yonic looks for a takedown but Svensson sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glenn Svensson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Boss Yonic's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Svensson throws a looping overhand right but Yonic ducks down to avoid it.
Svensson throws a big shot that misses.
Svensson misses with a looping left.
It looked like Yonic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Svensson digs a good body shot into Yonic's ribs.
Svensson moves out of range of the strikes.
Yonic shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Svensson but Svensson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Yonic misses with an uppercut
and Svensson counters with a left and a right that stings Yonic.
Svensson blocks a jab.
Yonic is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Svensson's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Yonic misses with a looping right.
Yonic slips a straight right by Svensson.
Svensson throws a nice looking combination but Yonic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svensson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yonic walks into a left hand.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Yonic.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yonic laying and praying for a moment but Svensson takes advantage and regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yonic throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Yonic thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Yonic wants to control but Svensson is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yonic not doing much here.
Svensson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Yonic.
Yonic is trying to control the action in half guard but Svensson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Yonic is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Svensson reverses the position - he's now on top in Yonic's guard.
Glenn Svensson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yonic is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Svensson frees his head nicely. Oh but Yonic has switched to an armbar! Svensson is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Boss Yonic!
Boss Yonic thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Hughes (ranked 3949 p4p, 93 weight class) and Neville Southall (ranked 3199 p4p, 118 weight class). Neville Southall has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ricky Hughes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Neville Southall!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Southall lands with a kick to the temple. Hughes shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Ricky Hughes has been cut.
Southall throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Southall, as that shot connected.
Southall on the wrong end of a nice jab.
It looks like Neville Southall has been cut.
Hughes cracks Southall with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A clash of legs there as Hughes blocks the low kick.
Hughes misses with a jab to the body
and Southall counters with a low kick, right behind Hughes 's knee.
Southall connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Southall scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Southall throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hughes dips to his left and cracks Southall with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An inside leg kick lands from Southall.
Southall fakes the leg kick and cracks Hughes in the body.
Southall throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A thudding body kick lands there by Southall!
Southall looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hughes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Southall can pounce on him.
Hughes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Southall keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hughes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes misses with a body punch
and Southall counters with a nice leg kick.
Hughes is breathing heavily.
Southall fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hughes.
Southall fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hughes.
Southall lands a head kick!
Southall connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hughes misses the jab.
Southall chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Southall.
Hughes 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.
Southall throws a leg kick which misses Hughes's front leg but catches the back leg as Hughes tries to avoid it.
Hughes misses with a body shot.
Southall throws a nice outside leg kick.
Southall throws a leg kick but Hughes sees it coming and checks it nicely.
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!
Southall moves out of range of the strikes.
Southall lands a big head kick that sends Hughes tumbling to the mat! Southall takes a step backwards and waves Hughes back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Hughes is rocked!
Southall throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Hughes crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Neville Southall!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matteo Boretti (ranked 2869 p4p, 380 weight class) and Chara Zaad (ranked 2078 p4p, 287 weight class). Boretti comes to the cage accompanied by Ozzy Osbourne - Bark at the Moon. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Matteo Boretti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chara Zaad!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zaad 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.
Boretti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zaad.
Boretti throws a leg kick which misses Zaad's front leg but catches the back leg as Zaad tries to avoid it.
Boretti throws a push kick but Zaad slaps the foot to one side.
Boretti misses with a hook.
A good leg kick by Boretti.
Zaad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boretti manages to avoid it.
Zaad lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A solid body kick from Boretti.
The fighters circling - Boretti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boretti will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Boretti scores with a head kick. Zaad tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zaad moves out of range of the body kick.
Matteo Boretti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zaad walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boretti manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Boretti.
Boretti connects with an inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Boretti.
Boretti takes one to the chin there.
Zaad takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Boretti throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zaad doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A solid body kick from Boretti.
Boretti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zaad moves away.
A head kick from Boretti lands but Zaad takes it in his stride.
Boretti scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boretti closes the distance and pushes Zaad back into the cage.
Zaad lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Boretti or not.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaad blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Zaad.
Boretti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zaad's elbow.
Zaad is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Boretti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zaad's elbow.
Boretti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zaad.
Boretti misses with a punch on the inside.
Zaad blocks an uppercut.
Zaad prevents a body shot from Boretti.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zaad.
A short uppercut from Zaad.
Boretti misses with a punch on the inside.
Zaad struggles to land a body shot inside as Boretti controls his hands.
Boretti lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaad digs a right hand underneath Boretti's ribcage. Boretti let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Zaad lands with a right to the head.
Zaad blocking some punches.
Boretti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zaad is leaning against Boretti and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Boretti tries to throw a body punch but Zaad avoids it by throwing Boretti back against the cage.
Boretti throws a punch but it's blocked by Zaad.
Boretti has a couple of punches blocked by Zaad.
Boretti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zaad presses Boretti against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Boretti has a couple of punches blocked by Zaad.
Boretti misses with a body punch.
Boretti tries to throw a body punch but Zaad avoids it by throwing Boretti back against the cage.
Boretti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zaad's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boretti.
Zaad misses with a body punch.
Boretti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boretti misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaad stalling in the clinch but Boretti improves position.
Zaad blocking some punches.
Zaad displaying some good clinch control by pressing Boretti up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Boretti.
Zaad tries a body shot but Boretti blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boretti.
Boretti has a couple of punches blocked by Zaad.
Zaad prevents a body shot from Boretti.
Boretti swings wildly with an uppercut but Zaad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zaad blocks a body shot from Boretti.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Boretti as Zaad tries to tie him up.
Boretti has a couple of punches blocked by Zaad.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zaad.
Zaad blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matteo Boretti 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.
Boretti buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zaad circles away from the clinch attempt
and Zaad counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boretti lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A jab from Boretti does it's job there.
Zaad throws a hook but Boretti avoids it easily.
Boretti fires out a quick counter leg kick but Zaad just manages to avoid it.
Boretti throws a hook to the side of Zaad's head but Zaad sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boretti misses with a series of wild punches.
Zaad now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boretti tries to clinch there but Zaad circles away.
Zaad throws a hook to the side of Boretti's head but Boretti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boretti on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boretti lands with a thumping leg kick.
Boretti goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Zaad's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Zaad keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boretti.
Boretti thumps Zaad with a low kick.
Boretti looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zaad swings for the body but Boretti moves out of range.
Zaad misses with a two punch combination.
Boretti takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zaad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boretti connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Boretti scoring well with a low kick there.
We've been informed that Zaad has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Zaad throws a body shot but no joy.
Boretti wants to clinch up but Zaad keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boretti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zaad misses with a hook
and Boretti counters with a low kick, right behind Zaad 's knee.
Boretti lands a head kick. Zaad smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boretti lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Zaad takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Boretti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zaad can do to turn this around?
Zaad keeps the fight on the outside.
Boretti lands a leg kick that knocks Zaad off balance momentarily.
Zaad misses with a wild combination.
Boretti takes the fight into the clinch.
Matteo Boretti has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Boretti throws a punch but it's blocked by Zaad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaad stalls.
A short uppercut from Zaad.
Good body shot from Boretti.
Zaad blocks an uppercut.
Boretti throws a head punch that misses.
Zaad wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Boretti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zaad doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zaad pushes Boretti back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boretti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Boretti.
Boretti lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zaad tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Zaad.
Zaad blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zaad is trying to break the clinch but Boretti is controlling him.
Zaad is trying to break the clinch but Boretti has him pressed against the cage.
Boretti tries a body shot but Zaad blocks it.
Zaad lands with a short shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from Zaad as the two fighters clinch.
Boretti lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boretti misses with a punch on the inside.
Boretti working aggressively here.
Zaad misses with the head strike.
Boretti throws a head punch that misses.
Boretti presses Zaad against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Boretti working aggressively here.
Boretti misses with the head strike.
Zaad blocks a body shot from Boretti.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matteo Boretti dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Boretti lands with a thumping leg kick.
Boretti lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Boretti. Zaad shrugs it off though.
Boretti tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zaad swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boretti feints and then cracks Zaad's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zaad down.
The fighters circling - Boretti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice side step and Zaad releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Boretti is looking to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zaad! But no joy.
Boretti takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaad takes a swing at Boretti's ribcage but misses.
Zaad throws a right hand that Boretti ducks under and follows up with a left that Boretti also avoids with ease.
Boretti connects with a looping right hand.
Boretti pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A nice side step and Zaad releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
You can see that Zaad has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boretti tries to clinch there but Zaad circles away.
Boretti misses with a head kick.
Boretti tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zaad swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zaad throws a counter combo.
Zaad moves out of range of the strikes.
Zaad blocks a head kick by Boretti.
A nice side step and Zaad releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Zaad stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Boretti.
Zaad moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Boretti staying out of range there.
Boretti tries a head kick but it misses.
Zaad is looking for the big counter here.
Matteo Boretti is winning the standup battle so far.
Boretti scores with a leg kick.
Boretti throws a right hand that misses
and Zaad counters with a left to the body.
Boretti is looking to slow Zaad down with leg kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaad throws a body shot but no joy.
Zaad misses with a looping left.
Boretti half committed to a counter leg kick.
Boretti with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zaad takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boretti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zaad manages to avoid it.
Boretti scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Boretti tries to clinch up but Zaad circles away and keeps his distance.
Zaad fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zaad with a nice cross.
Boretti fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boretti throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaad keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boretti.
Zaad ducks under a wild hook from Boretti.
Zaad uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boretti.
Boretti moves to clinch but Zaad breaks away
and Zaad counters with a right hand to the body.
Boretti misses with a kick to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Zaad misses.
Matteo Boretti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boretti throws a head kick but Zaad moves out of range.
Boretti lands the left hand.
Boretti plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Boretti lands a jab to the nose.
Zaad dodges the punch combination from Boretti.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaad takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Zaad takes a swing at Boretti's ribcage but misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Boretti. That's going to slow Zaad down.
Zaad walks into a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zaad on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Boretti misses the target.
Boretti throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zaad misses with a body shot.
Boretti tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zaad swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boretti misses with a straight right.
Chara Zaad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boretti pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zaad throws a counter combo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matteo Boretti showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Boretti 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matteo Boretti!
Matteo Boretti decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sal Sizzaro (ranked 2701 p4p, 104 weight class) and Tan Han Tuong (ranked 2569 p4p, 99 weight class). Tan Han Tuong is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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271 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sal Sizzaro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tan Han Tuong!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tuong takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
It looks like Sal Sizzaro has been cut.
Tuong slips a straight right by Sizzaro.
A countering left hand to the body from Tuong misses.
Tuong's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sizzaro under the eye.
Tuong feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sizzaros jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tuong lands with a straight right. Sizzaro didn't see that one coming.
Tuong catches Sizzaro with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tan Han Tuong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sizzaro misses with a looping right.
Tuong jabs at Sizzaro's body.
Tuong scores with a jab to the body.
Sizzaro gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tuong.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tuong listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tuong fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sal Sizzaro's cut is getting worse.
We've been hearing reports that Sizzaro has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
BOOM! Tuong lands a beautiful left hook that drops Sizzaro. Sizzaro tries to recover but Tuong is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Sizzaro lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tan Han Tuong!
A very excited looking Tan Han Tuong made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Don Joe (ranked 3895 p4p, 487 weight class) and Dennis Fischer (ranked 3575 p4p, 459 weight class). Joe comes into the arena with Johnny Cash - Big Iron blaring out of the sound system. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Don Joe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dennis Fischer!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fischer takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Joe misses with a jab to the body
and Fischer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fischer moves into the clinch.
Fischer misses with a punch to the body.
Joe definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fischer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fischer lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fischer.
Fischer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joes head.
Joe misses with a punch to the body.
Fischer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Fischer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Fischer.
Joe tries to throw a body punch but Fischer avoids it by throwing Joe back against the cage.
Fischer lands a shoulder strike.
Fischer misses with some punches.
Joe wants to break free but Fischer has control.
Fischer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Joe working hard to break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Joe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe tries to throw a body punch but Fischer avoids it by throwing Joe back against the cage.
Joe throws a punch but it's blocked by Fischer.
Good body shot from Fischer.
Joe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fischer is working Joe over against the cage.
Joe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fischer's elbow.
Fischer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Joe blocks a body shot from Fischer.
Fischer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Fischer.
Joe is breathing heavily.
Fischer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short left from Fischer.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fischer.
Fischer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fischer lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Fischer on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fischer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Joe's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fischer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fischer presses Joe against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fischer lands a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fischer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Fischer.
Fischer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Fischer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fischer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Joe.
A body shot lands from Fischer.
Fischer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Joe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fischer lands a body punch.
Fischer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Joe backwards.
Fischer is working Joe over against the cage.
Fischer gets through Joe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Fischer.
Fischer is working Joe over against the cage.
Fischer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fischer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Fischer.
Fischer lands a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Fischer.
Fischer lands an uppercut.
Fischer pushes Joe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Joe is rocked!
Fischer misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Fischer.
Fischer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Joe.
Fischer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fischer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Joe blocks a body shot from Fischer.
A shot in the inside from Fischer.
Oh Joe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Joe wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Joe seems to have got his legs back now.
Fischer drops Joe onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Joe is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fischer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fischer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fischer lands with a right to the head.
Fischer pushes Joe against the cage. Fischer is working some dirty boxing. Fischer pushes off with a quick right hook! Joe goes down! Joe tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Fischer moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dennis Fischer!
After the fight, Dennis Fischer was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Super Heavyweight (ranked 103 p4p, 4 weight class) and Android Seventeen (ranked 438 p4p, 19 weight class). Seventeen has chosen Dj got us fallin in love as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Android Seventeen enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Super Heavyweight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Android Seventeen !
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heavyweight connects with a right hand. Seventeen shakes it off.
It looks like Android Seventeen has been cut.
Heavyweight moves out of range as Seventeen strikes.
Android Seventeen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking cross lands there for Heavyweight.
Heavyweight ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Seventeen moves away.
Seventeen replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Heavyweight blocks it well.
Seventeen throws a right hand that Heavyweight ducks under and follows up with a left that Heavyweight also avoids with ease.
Seventeen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heavyweight.
Seventeen looks to land a right hand but Heavyweight moved out of range.
Heavyweight uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Seventeen .
Heavyweight scores with a shot to the body.
Heavyweight scores with a jab to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Seventeen - that will leave a mark!
Seventeen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Heavyweight ducks right into an uppercut from Seventeen .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Seventeen misses with a series of wild punches.
Heavyweight is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Seventeen .
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Heavyweight crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Seventeen - the referee stops the clock and Heavyweight gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Seventeen . Heavyweight manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Seventeen connects with a leg kick. Heavyweight looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Seventeen . Heavyweight shrugs it off though.
Seventeen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Seventeen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Heavyweight.
It looks like Super Heavyweight has been cut.
Seventeen dodges the punch combination from Heavyweight.
It seemed like Seventeen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Seventeen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Heavyweight avoids the body shot from Seventeen .
Heavyweight was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Heavyweight thows a left - swing and a miss!
Seventeen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Heavyweight clinches up with Seventeen and pushes him back against the cage.
Heavyweight presses Seventeen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Seventeen looks winded!
A short left from Heavyweight.
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!
Heavyweight lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Heavyweight has Seventeen pressed against the cage, preventing Seventeen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Heavyweight lands with a light punch inside.
Seventeen is looking to break free of the clinch but Heavyweight has double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heavyweight lands with a right to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Heavyweight.
Nice body punch from Heavyweight - that landed with a thud.
Heavyweight lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Seventeen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Heavyweight has him pressed against the cage.
Heavyweight softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Heavyweight cracks Seventeen with a nice body shot.
Heavyweight lands a left hand.
Heavyweight stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Heavyweight lands a right hand that snaps the head of Seventeen backwards.
Heavyweight lands a hook to the side of the head.
Heavyweight works on Seventeen 's body with a couple of short punches.
Heavyweight lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Heavyweight.
A right hook to the body lands for Heavyweight.
Heavyweight lands a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Heavyweight.
Heavyweight works on Seventeen 's body with a couple of short punches.
Heavyweight digs a right hand into Seventeen 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Seventeen 's gas tank.
Heavyweight scores with a nice hook to the head.
Heavyweight lands a hook that snaps the head of Seventeen backwards.
That has opened up Android Seventeen 's cut even more.
Heavyweight lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Seventeen can't break the clinch.
Seventeen working hard to break the clinch.
Seventeen is trying to break the clinch but Heavyweight is controlling him.
Good body shot from Heavyweight.
Heavyweight digs a right hand into Seventeen 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Seventeen 's gas tank.
A short body shot lands from Heavyweight as the two fighters clinch.
Heavyweight works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Seventeen is trying to break the clinch but Heavyweight is controlling him.
Heavyweight lands a body shot.
Heavyweight lands with a right to the head.
Heavyweight pushes Seventeen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Heavyweight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heavyweight lands a body shot in the clinch.
Heavyweight is leaning against Seventeen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Seventeen takes a shot to the head.
Heavyweight stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Heavyweight working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The cut above Android Seventeen 's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Heavyweight cracks Seventeen with a nice body shot.
Heavyweight lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Heavyweight lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Heavyweight digs a right hand underneath Seventeen 's ribcage. Seventeen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Heavyweight lands a shoulder strike.
Heavyweight lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Seventeen .
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Heavyweight lands a right hand that snaps the head of Seventeen backwards.
Heavyweight lands a shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Heavyweight.
Heavyweight prevents Seventeen from breaking the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Super Heavyweight dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Heavyweight gets a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Heavyweight as the two fighters clinch.
Heavyweight lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Heavyweight.
Heavyweight digs a right hand underneath Seventeen 's ribcage. Seventeen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Heavyweight throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Heavyweight lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Heavyweight lands with a left to the head.
Heavyweight lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Seventeen or not.
Seventeen wants to get back to striking at distance but Heavyweight won't allow it.
A short body shot lands from Heavyweight as the two fighters clinch.
Heavyweight lands a left hand that snaps the head of Seventeen backwards.
Heavyweight is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Seventeen can do to turn this around?
A nice left hand lands by Heavyweight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heavyweight lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Seventeen or not.
A shot in the inside from Heavyweight.
Android Seventeen 's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Seventeen is breathing heavily.
Heavyweight lands an uppercut.
Seventeen is rocked!
Heavyweight lands a nice shot to the body.
Seventeen is still on wobbly legs! Can Heavyweight finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Heavyweight.
Seventeen seems to have recovered his senses.
A nice left hand lands by Heavyweight.
Heavyweight drops Seventeen onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Seventeen is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Android Seventeen 's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Super Heavyweight!
Super Heavyweight thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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