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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Markus Hammarstrom (ranked 8244 p4p, 534 weight class) and Mauricio Macri (ranked 8456 p4p, 539 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Markus Hammarstrom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mauricio Macri!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Ben Hemmingworth and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macri has managed to clinch.
Macri taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hammarstrom has had enough of the clinch but Macri keeps him there for the moment.
Hammarstrom tries to break the clinch but Macri is controlling the position.
Hammarstrom escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Macri fails with the takedown.
Hammarstrom was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Macri gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hammarstrom is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Macri.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammarstrom tries to circle away but Macri has him pinned against the cage.
Hammarstrom misses with a body punch.
Hammarstrom breaks from the clinch.
Mauricio Macri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Macri gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Macri leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammarstrom wants to get back to striking at distance but Macri won't allow it.
Macri jumps guard.
Hammarstrom is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Macri has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Hammarstrom is looking to defend but Macri has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Hammarstrom! Macri pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Hammarstrom taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mauricio Macri!
During a confident post fight interview, Mauricio Macri thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hail Cesar (ranked 23594 p4p, 686 weight class) and DeMar DeRozan (ranked 23825 p4p, 735 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Cesar might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Shot You Down ft. Nancy Sinatra. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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195 lbs
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192 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hail Cesar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, DeMar DeRozan!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Ben Watson and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cesar closes the distance and lands a one-two.
DeRozan misses with an uppercut.
Cesar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice shot by DeRozan.
Cesar connects with a looping right hand.
DeRozan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
DeRozan checks the leg kick.
DeRozan lands with a slapping head kick.
Cesar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
DeRozan blocks a leg kick.
DeRozan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cesar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DeRozan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cesar on the side of the head.
Cesar misses with a double jab.
Nice shot lands for DeRozan.
Cesar avoids the body shot from DeRozan.
DeRozan sizes up Cesar with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
DeRozan jabs at Cesar's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeRozan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cesar. Cesar circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
DeRozan scores with a hook to the body. Cesar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That kick from DeRozan tenderised Cesar's leg. Cesar is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cesar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
DeRozan is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
DeRozan throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Cesar is rocked!
DeRozan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cesar doesn't seem bothered though.
Oh Cesar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
DeRozan fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Cesar to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Cesar looks to clinch but DeRozan throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Cesar taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). DeMar DeRozan!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Montavious Jordan (ranked 5139 p4p, 636 weight class) and Kevin Durant (ranked 4329 p4p, 560 weight class). Durant is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Metallica - Enter Sandman. Kevin Durant will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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213 lbs
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215 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Montavious Jordan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kevin Durant!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Damien Edna and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jordan misses with a combination
and Jordan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jordan seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Jordan misses with a takedown attempt
letting Durant counter with a right hand.
It looks like Montavious Jordan has been cut.
Durant defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jordan.
Jordan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Durant counters with a stiff right hand.
Durant lands a brutal head kick. Jordan looks out on his feet and Durant throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Kevin Durant!
A victorious Kevin Durant 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Paul Walker (ranked 5510 p4p, 553 weight class) and Phillip Baroni (ranked 5153 p4p, 517 weight class). Paul Walker looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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186 lbs
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199 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Decent boxing
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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
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Walker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Phillip Baroni!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Darius Henderson and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Walker scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Walker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Baroni circles away quickly and effectively.
Baroni unleashes a big counter combination but Walker bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A slow jab from Walker misses its intended target.
A jab from Walker misses.
Baroni lands with a shot to the body.
Walker shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
It looks like Paul Walker has been cut.
Baroni cracks Walker with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Walker looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Baroni finish him?
Walker is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Walker clobbers Baroni with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Oh Walker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Baroni fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Walker square on the jaw! Damn, Walker is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Phillip Baroni!
Phillip Baroni very nearly forgot to thank Freebok (85% Laundry) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tori Kankunnen (ranked 5382 p4p, 499 weight class) and Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb (ranked 4087 p4p, 406 weight class). Nurmagabeeb is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Sabine Kors feat. Timaro - Dagestan (Remix). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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170 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
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Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tori Kankunnen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Ben Hemmingworth and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nurmagabeeb lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kankunnen at a distance.
Kankunnen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nurmagabeeb. Kankunnen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nurmagabeeb scores with a jab. Kankunnen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kankunnen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nurmagabeeb lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nurmagabeeb misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kankunnen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nurmagabeeb.
Kankunnen feinted with a counter takedown.
Nurmagabeeb thuds a left hand into Kankunnen's body.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kankunnen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Nurmagabeeb is not content to let Kankunnen control the position.
Nurmagabeeb can't do much from the bottom here.
Nurmagabeeb is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Kankunnen is staying active.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kankunnen scores with punches from side control.
Kankunnen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nurmagabeeb keeps working.
Kankunnen lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Nurmagabeeb is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kankunnen connects with a decent elbow.
Nurmagabeeb can't do much from the bottom here.
Nurmagabeeb is not content to let Kankunnen control the position.
Nurmagabeeb is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Nurmagabeeb's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kankunnen fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Nurmagabeeb told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Kankunnen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nurmagabeeb can't do much from the bottom here.
Kankunnen goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Nurmagabeeb rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kankunnen's guard! Nice work there by Nurmagabeeb!
Nurmagabeeb working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nurmagabeeb throws a big elbow that misses.
Kankunnen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nurmagabeeb defends it easily.
Kankunnen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nurmagabeeb controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kankunnen keeping moving, preventing Nurmagabeeb from controlling successfully.
Kankunnen wants to stand up but Nurmagabeeb is controlling him.
Kankunnen keeping moving, preventing Nurmagabeeb from controlling successfully.
Kankunnen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kankunnen tries to get out of the position.
Nurmagabeeb is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Nurmagabeeb lands a couple of digs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nurmagabeeb wants to control from the top but Kankunnen keeps moving.
Nurmagabeeb might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kankunnen haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nurmagabeeb scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kankunnen doesn't seem bothered though.
Kankunnen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kankunnen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kankunnen wants to free his trapped foot but Nurmagabeeb is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nurmagabeeb actively working from the bottom here.
Nurmagabeeb is trying to maintain the position but Kankunnen is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nurmagabeeb scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nurmagabeeb tests Kankunnen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nurmagabeeb instigates a clinch.
Nurmagabeeb breaks the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Nurmagabeeb. Beautiful body shot.
Tori Kankunnen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nurmagabeeb connects with a nice looking jab.
Nurmagabeeb fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kankunnen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nurmagabeeb is looking to clinch.
Kankunnen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kankunnen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
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!
Nurmagabeeb is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kankunnen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kankunnen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kankunnen stands and throws Nurmagabeeb's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kankunnen working away.
Nurmagabeeb is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kankunnen off and has taken his back!
Kankunnen defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Nurmagabeeb's arms.
Kankunnen is looking to escape but he's done so without protecting himself and Nurmagabeeb manages to counter with a nice rear naked choke! Kankunnen is in trouble and he's forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb!
Post fight, Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb stared into the camera and said 'It was a good fight from a good opponent. I want to thank him. For now, onward and upward!'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Voshon Daniels (ranked 3542 p4p, 143 weight class) and Ivar The Boneless (ranked 3415 p4p, 139 weight class). Daniels comes to the cage accompanied by Here Comes the Pain Train. The Boneless has chosen Valhallas March-by HEAVEN SHALL BURN as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Voshon Daniels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ivar The Boneless!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Donatello Bradman and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Boneless with a hook.
Jab by The Boneless.
Daniels ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Boneless moves away.
The Boneless lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The Boneless scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Daniels dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on The Boneless. That did some damage!
The Boneless lands a right hook to the body.
The Boneless avoids a punch combination nicely.
The Boneless listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Daniels throws a body punch but The Boneless moves out of range.
The Boneless lands with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Boneless lands a two punch combo.
The Boneless stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The Boneless has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Daniels. The Boneless does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Boneless scores with a nice right hand.
Daniels throws an overhand right that lands on The Boneless's shoulder, as The Boneless tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels ducks under a wild hook from The Boneless.
Daniels misses with a hook.
Daniels misses with a lunging right hand
and The Boneless counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The Boneless throws the left hand but Daniels avoids the punch easily.
Daniels takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Daniels misses with a right hand
and The Boneless counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Daniels. The Boneless does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Boneless looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab lands there for The Boneless.
A big right from The Boneless misses.
Daniels throws a head kick that misses.
Daniels looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Daniels on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The Boneless falls off balance throwing a combination
and Daniels counters with a slapping leg kick.
Daniels throws a leg kick that misses.
The Boneless ducks under a wild hook from Daniels.
The Boneless throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Boneless misses with an uppercut. Daniels saw that one coming.
The Boneless lunges at Daniels with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Daniels's hand.
Daniels takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The Boneless on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Daniels. Daniels obviously looking to wear him down.
Daniels fails to land with a series of punches.
The Boneless scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Daniels lands a slapping body shot.
The Boneless looks winded!
Good exchange - The Boneless coming out on top.
Daniels connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The Boneless is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Daniels had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Daniels throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Boneless changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Daniels throws a series of punches but The Boneless moves out of range.
The Boneless uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daniels.
The Boneless doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Daniels tries to land a body kick
and Daniels takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The Boneless misses with an uppercut
and Daniels makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Daniels swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but The Boneless moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Daniels missing with a left hand there. The Boneless was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Daniels swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Daniels looks to score with a jab to the body but The Boneless is just out of range.
A good leg kick by Daniels.
Daniels avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Daniels throws a right hand that misses
and The Boneless counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Daniels misses with a leg kick
and The Boneless counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The Boneless connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Daniels momentarily.
Daniels throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Daniels throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Daniels will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The Boneless scores with a jab to the jaw.
The Boneless might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Boneless misses with a straight left.
The Boneless scores with a decent looking hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daniels scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Ivar The Boneless has been cut.
Daniels misses with a looping right.
The Boneless keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Daniels.
Daniels blocks a jab.
Daniels swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and The Boneless makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The Boneless throws a hook but Daniels blocks it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Daniels.
The Boneless misses with a looping left.
Daniels looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
The Boneless on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Boneless swinging wildly here.
Daniels scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivar The Boneless dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ivar The Boneless's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Daniels throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The Boneless throws a big shot that misses.
Daniels looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The Boneless throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Daniels misses with a leg kick.
Daniels drops The Boneless with a beautiful combination! The Boneless stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Daniels is looking for the KO!
Daniels throws an off balance right hand
and The Boneless counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Daniels uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Boneless.
Daniels fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt The Boneless.
A nice inside leg kick there by Daniels. That's going to slow The Boneless down.
Daniels misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Boneless.
Voshon Daniels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daniels motions for The Boneless to come forward. Daniels throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from The Boneless misses the target.
You can see that The Boneless has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Daniels throws a nice looking combination but The Boneless bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The Boneless's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Daniels throws an overhand right that lands on The Boneless's shoulder, as The Boneless tries to avoid the shot.
The Boneless pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Daniels back to the cage. The Boneless follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The Boneless misses with a hook. Daniels ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels moves out of range as The Boneless strikes.
The Boneless misses with an uppercut. Daniels saw that one coming.
Daniels lands with a right hand.
That has opened up Ivar The Boneless's cut even more.
Daniels takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Daniels cracks The Boneless with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! The Boneless looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Daniels finish him?
The Boneless is rocked!
The cut above Ivar The Boneless's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The Boneless uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Daniels.
The Boneless let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Daniels dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on The Boneless. That did some damage!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daniels throws a lazy right hand but The Boneless sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The Boneless misses with a looping right.
A counter left hand to the body from Daniels misses its target.
Sloppy strikes from Daniels. Those never looked like landing.
Daniels lands the left hand.
The Boneless cracks Daniels with a good jab.
The Boneless throws a nice looking combination but Daniels bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Daniels misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels misses with a double jab.
Daniels takes a swing at The Boneless's ribcage but misses.
Daniels misses with a hook.
Daniels has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Daniels ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The Boneless digs a good hook to Daniels's body.
Daniels takes one on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from The Boneless misses the target.
The Boneless is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Daniels.
The Boneless lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by The Boneless.
Daniels throws a head kick that misses.
Daniels staying out of range there.
The Boneless catches Daniels with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Voshon Daniels is winning the standup battle so far.
Daniels lands a nice shot that snaps The Boneless's head back.
Ivar The Boneless's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The Boneless ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Boneless dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Daniels misses with a series of wild punches.
The Boneless scores with the left hand. Daniels knows he should have avoided that one.
The Boneless throws an off balance right hand
and Daniels counters with a nice body shot.
The Boneless is breathing heavily.
The Boneless connects with a body shot.
The Boneless fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Daniels on the side of the head.
Daniels misses with a left hand
and The Boneless counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The Boneless blocks a jab.
The Boneless throws a jab but it's blocked by Daniels.
A little feinted left hand from Daniels on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Daniels fakes a jab and throws a low kick but The Boneless checks it well.
The Boneless darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Daniels throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and The Boneless cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Daniels will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Voshon Daniels is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Boneless takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Good shot there by The Boneless.
The Boneless lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Daniels at a distance.
The Boneless keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Daniels throws a leg kick which misses The Boneless's front leg but catches the back leg as The Boneless tries to avoid it.
Daniels jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The Boneless punishes Daniels's body with a nice straight punch.
The Boneless checks a leg kick nicely.
Decent striking displayed by The Boneless there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Daniels looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Daniels throws a combination but it was largely blocked by The Boneless.
The Boneless looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Daniels is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Boneless.
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 Voshon Daniels will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ivar The Boneless's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
The Boneless avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The Boneless throws a counter combo.
The Boneless avoids the body shot from Daniels.
Daniels throws a jab when The Boneless was well out of range.
It seemed like The Boneless was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Daniels.
Daniels misses with a double jab.
The Boneless throws a jab but it's blocked by Daniels.
The Boneless avoids the body shot from Daniels.
The Boneless misses with an uppercut.
Daniels is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Boneless.
Daniels slips a jab from The Boneless.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daniels throws a big shot that misses.
Daniels misses the jab.
Daniels bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Daniels.
Daniels ducks right into an uppercut from The Boneless.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels throws a low kick but The Boneless moves out of range easily.
Daniels throws out a loose jab but The Boneless uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daniels dodges the punch combination from The Boneless.
Daniels moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Daniels throws an ugly left hook that misses
and The Boneless counters with a nice uppercut.
Daniels uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Boneless.
Daniels closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Daniels misses with an uppercut. The Boneless saw that one coming.
Daniels lands a jab-cross combination.
The Boneless connects with a jab.
The Boneless uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Daniels.
Daniels misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Boneless slips a jab and a cross from Daniels.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Boneless swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Daniels.
Daniels throws a combination but it was largely blocked by The Boneless.
Daniels slips under a jab.
The Boneless waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Daniels.
Daniels throws a counter high kick but The Boneless was just alert enough to avoid it.
Daniels looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Daniels steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Boneless.
Daniels takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The Boneless stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Daniels.
Nice body kick from Daniels.
The Boneless takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Daniels throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daniels waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Boneless.
Daniels misses with an uppercut.
The Boneless throws a good cross that connects.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Boneless throws a series of punches but Daniels moves out of range.
That kick from Daniels tenderised The Boneless's leg. The Boneless is trying to keep his angry face on.
Daniels gets off balance looking for a body kick
and The Boneless cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The Boneless takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The Boneless slips a jab and a cross from Daniels.
A jab from Daniels misses.
Daniels steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Boneless.
The Boneless ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The Boneless looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The Boneless displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Daniels throws out the jab.
Daniels blocks a jab.
The Boneless on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Daniels. Daniels obviously looking to wear him down.
The Boneless scores with a jab to the jaw.
Daniels throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Boneless misses with a jab, cross combination.
Daniels thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slapping leg kick lands for Daniels.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Boneless slips under a jab from Daniels.
The Boneless throws a good cross that connects.
Daniels swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Boneless lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Daniels throws a hook but The Boneless avoids it easily.
The Boneless throws a shot from downtown. Daniels moves away and avoids it.
The Boneless scores with the left hand. Daniels knows he should have avoided that one.
The Boneless swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The Boneless scores with a nice strike.
Daniels misses with a wild combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Voshon Daniels.
I think Daniels has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Voshon Daniels!
Voshon Daniels took some time post fight to say the following; 'I'M CHAMPION OF THE WORLD!!! WHOOO!!! That's what I'm talking 'bout, baby!!! Now which one of you lovely ring girls wants to ride the train!?! Hell, it don't have ta be just one of you... Damn, girl!!! THAT'S what I'm talking 'bout!!! Show 'em what's UP!!!'.
The defeated Ivar The Boneless had this to say: 'My training will continue......the belt will be mine.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cat Fhin (ranked 2276 p4p, 97 weight class) and Wladimir Yaroslev (ranked 2980 p4p, 124 weight class). Yaroslev comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Man with a Plan kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Wladimir Yaroslev has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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295 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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Cat Fhin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wladimir Yaroslev!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, John Mangel and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yaroslev throws a leg kick but Fhin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fhin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fhin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fhin clinches with his opponent.
Yaroslev will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Fhin up against the cage.
Yaroslev looking to slow down the pace here.
Fhin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fhin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yaroslev drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fhin defends it well.
Fhin has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Fhin tries to clinch but Yaroslev moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yaroslev misses with a head kick.
Fhin scores with a three punch combo!
Fhin lands a jab to the head.
Fhin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fhin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fhin is looking to clinch but Yaroslev is avoiding it.
Yaroslev tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Yaroslev is defended easily by Fhin.
Yaroslev dives in for a single leg takedown but Fhin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Yaroslev drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fhin tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Fhin is trying to stand.
Yaroslev punishing his opponent with strikes.
Fhin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Yaroslev on the ground.
Fhin really wants to buck Yaroslev off and get back to his feet.
Fhin trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Fhin takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Yaroslev looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yaroslev breaks from Fhin's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yaroslev working Fhin over with strikes here.
It looks like Cat Fhin has been cut.
Fhin bucks up and throws Yaroslev to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Fhin wants to clinch.
Yaroslev misses the shot to the body.
Yaroslev throws an off balance right hand
and Fhin counters with a two punch combo.
Yaroslev throws a body shot but no joy.
Fhin pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Yaroslev back to the cage. Fhin follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Fhin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yaroslev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yaroslev slips a jab and a cross from Fhin.
Fhin looks to clinch
and Yaroslev counters with a shoot takedown. Fhin fights it but they end up in guard.
Yaroslev is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Yaroslev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fhin keeping moving, preventing Yaroslev from controlling successfully.
Yaroslev with a nice head shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fhin wants to stand up but Yaroslev is controlling him.
Fhin is wriggling around but Yaroslev manages to pass to half guard.
Yaroslev looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cat Fhin's cut is getting worse.
Yaroslev trying to control from half guard but Fhin is working away.
Yaroslev with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Fhin looks like he's trying to stand up.
Yaroslev lands strikes from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Yaroslev connects with a nice short shot to Fhin's temple.
Fhin wants to stand back up but Yaroslev manages to pass into side control.
Fhin wants to get back to his feet.
Yaroslev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fhin keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yaroslev lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Jeez, Cat Fhin's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Cat Fhin's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Wladimir Yaroslev!
Wladimir Yaroslev managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Forge Clothing Co., into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Niko Puhkuri (ranked 2747 p4p, 317 weight class) and Wagner Resende (ranked 3186 p4p, 353 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Wagner Resende enters the cage!
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192 lbs
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Niko Puhkuri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wagner Resende!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Winston Howard and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puhkuri blocks a head kick by Resende.
Puhkuri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Resende.
Resende shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Puhkuri's guard.
Puhkuri is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Resende presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Puhkuri has picked Resende up - he's going for a ride! Puhkuri dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Resende told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Puhkuri throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Puhkuri working over Resende with some ground and pound. Resende looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
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!
Resende is pressing down on Puhkuri's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Puhkuri knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Resende on the ground.
Resende is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Resende throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Resende has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Puhkuri doesn't defend quickly enough and Resende has managed to lock this one up! Can Puhkuri escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Resende on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Wagner Resende!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Wayne Williams (ranked 1682 p4p, 80 weight class) and Glass Joe (ranked 1299 p4p, 58 weight class). Joe has chosen La Marseillaise as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Wayne Williams has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Wayne Williams seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wayne Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Glass Joe!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Ben Watson and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joe misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Williams counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Williams goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Williams lands with a good body shot.
Joe defending well as Williams loads up on a big left hand.
Williams has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Zero Tolerance in the buildup to the fight.
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice side step and Joe releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
Joe throws out a loose jab but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joe has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Williams throws a lazy right hand but Joe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Williams tries to keep at a distance but Joe has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Williams.
Joe has a couple of punches blocked by Williams.
Joe misses with the head strike.
Williams blocking some punches.
Joe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Joe trying to control the position but instead, Williams has worked for underhooks and has pushed Joe into the cage.
Joe lands with a short shot to the head.
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!
Joe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Joe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
Joe staying out of range there.
Joe connects with a crisp jab.
Williams uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Joe has time to react.
Williams misses with a looping right.
Joe misses with a straight left.
Williams throws out a loose jab but Joe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joe connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Williams moves out of range as Joe strikes.
Joe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Joe darts in and clinches Williams up against the cage.
Joe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Joe misses with a body punch.
Joe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Williams stalling in the clinch.
Joe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams prevents a body shot from Joe.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Joe as Williams tries to tie him up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams lands a nice uppercut.
Williams breaks the clinch.
Joe throws an off balance right hand
and Williams counters with a right hand to the body.
Joe misses with a hook.
Williams keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Joe.
Joe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice shot by Williams.
Joe cracks Williams with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Joe throws a lazy right hand but Williams sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good shot there by Joe.
Joe looks to land a left hand but Williams moved out of range nicely.
Joe throws a big shot that misses.
Joe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Williams.
Williams dodges the punch combination from Joe.
Williams lands a nice looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams moves away from the strike by Joe.
The fight stays on the outside here - Williams looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Joe throws out a counter right but Williams avoids it with no problem.
Joe swings widly with a right hand
and Williams counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Joe thuds his right hand into Williams's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Williams takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A jab from Williams does it's job there.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Joe is just out of range.
Williams misses with a looping right.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Williams swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Joe counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Joe ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Joe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Joe connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Joe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joe throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams throws a body shot but no joy.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Joe.
Williams misses with a series of wild punches.
Joe throws the left hand but Williams avoids the punch easily.
Joe needs to keep his hands up - Williams had a free shot at his head there.
Joe scores with a hook to the body. Williams takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Williams takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Joe takes a swing at Williams's ribcage but misses.
Williams is looking to counter punch.
Joe cracks Williams with an open hand slap.
Williams misses with a hook.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joe manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams misses with a jab, cross combination.
Glass Joe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams throws a lazy uppercut
and Williams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Joe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Joe darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Glass Joe will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Williams misses with a hook. Joe ducked under it nicely.
Williams misses with a straight right.
Williams rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Joe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Williams misses with a double jab.
Williams throws a lazy right hand but Joe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Joe misses with a left hand
and Williams connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Williams fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Joe, pushing him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Williams.
Williams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Williams instigates a clinch.
Joe misses with a body punch.
Williams is trying to pull guard but Joe has him pressed against the cage.
Joe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Williams's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Williams stalling in the clinch but Joe improves position.
Williams lands with a short shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A frustrated look appears on Joe's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Williams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Joe staying out of range there.
Joe doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams misses with a left hand
and Joe counters with a straight right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Joe misses the target.
A jab from Joe misses.
Williams keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Joe.
Joe on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Williams throws a hook but Joe avoids it easily.
Williams loads up on a big right hand but Joe slips the punch.
Joe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A left and a right from Joe both land. Nice combination.
Joe misses the jab.
Williams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joe.
Joe throws a predictable looking body shot
and Williams cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Williams swinging wildly here.
Williams avoids the body shot from Joe.
Williams scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams throws a big shot that misses.
Joe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams throws a hook to the side of Joe's head but Joe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Williams slips a jab from Joe.
Williams was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joe. Williams does a little dance to reset his feet.
Williams looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Joe is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Joe throws a body shot but no joy.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Joe.
Williams was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Williams thows a left - swing and a miss!
Joe jabs Williams to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Joe scores with a hook to the body. Williams takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Williams lands a nice shot to the body.
Williams misses with a lunging right hand
and Joe counters with a left to the body.
Jab from Joe.
The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Williams takes a swing at Joe's ribcage but misses.
Joe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Joe loads up on a big right hand but Williams slips the punch.
Wayne Williams is winning the standup battle so far.
Williams moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Joe misses its intended target.
Williams takes one to the chin there.
Williams has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Joe finds it's way round the side to connect with Williams's head.
Nice shot by Williams.
Williams dodges the punch combination from Joe.
Williams misses with the combination.
Joe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Joe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Williams.
Joe misses with a wild body shot.
Joe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Williams loads up on a big right hand but Joe slips the punch.
Joe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Joe punishes Williams's body with a nice straight punch.
Joe drops his hands momentarily and Williams takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Joe's jab looks to have found its range, popping Williams under the eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Joe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Williams takes one to the chin there.
Joe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Williams misses with an uppercut. Joe saw that one coming.
Williams moves out of range of the strikes.
Joe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Williams.
Williams throws a series of punches but Joe moves out of range.
Joe just misses with a punch to the body.
Joe misses with a straight right.
Williams misses with a jab, cross combination.
Williams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joe punishes Williams's body with a nice straight punch.
Joe is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joe manages to avoid it.
Williams slips under a jab from Joe.
It looked like Williams was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Glass Joe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Joe moves away from the strike by Williams.
A little jabbing left from Joe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Joe 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.
Williams takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Joe paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Williams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Joe.
A counter left hand to the body from Williams misses its target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Joe.
Williams tries to keep at a distance but Joe has taken the fight into the clinch.
Williams blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Williams tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Williams.
Good body shot from Williams.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Joe lands with an overhand left.
Williams swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jab from Joe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams staying out of range there.
Good shot there by Joe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Decent striking displayed by Joe there.
Joe blocks a jab.
Williams scores with a jab.
Williams looks to land a combination but Joe avoids it well.
Williams moves away from the strike by Joe.
A jab from Joe misses.
Joe throws a looping overhand right but Williams ducks down to avoid it.
Joe needs to keep his hands up - Williams had a free shot at his head there.
A combination from Joe does no damage.
Williams swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Williams looks to land a left hand but Joe moved out of range nicely.
Joe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Williams was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Joe.
Joe takes one to the chin there.
Joe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Williams misses with a series of wild punches.
Joe scores with a hook to the body. Williams takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Williams throws out a loose jab but Joe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joe throws a jab when Williams was well out of range.
Williams throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Joe on the side of the head.
Joe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Williams misses with a jab, cross combination.
Williams connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Joe throws a shot to the body.
Williams misses with an uppercut. Joe saw that one coming.
Joe throws out a counter right but Williams avoids it with no problem.
Joe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Joe lands with an uppercut that bounces Williams off the cage and back into range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Joe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joe catches Williams with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Williams jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Joe ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Joe misses with a hook. Williams ducked under it nicely.
Joe throws a lazy right hand but Williams sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Joe ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
A jab from Joe does it's job there.
Joe misses with a few strikes there.
Joe keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A cross from Williams lands.
Williams looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Williams shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Williams missing with a left hand there. Joe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Joe scores with a shot to the body.
Williams misses the jab.
Good exchange - Williams coming out on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joe connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Williams momentarily.
Joe throws the left hand but Williams avoids the punch easily.
Williams has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Williams there as he acknowledges the shot.
Joe is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Joe moves into range and connects with a jab.
Joe rushes Williams and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Joe lands a left hand.
Williams pulls Joe into guard.
Joe is pushing down on Williams's leg trying to pass to half guard. Williams is fighting to maintain full guard but Joe has managed to sneak the leg through.
Glass Joe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Williams is looking to improve his position.
Williams is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Joe pulls his head out easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams looking for submissions off his back.
Wayne Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Williams has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Joe escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Joe!
And that's the end of the fight!
Glass Joe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Joe has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Glass Joe!
Glass Joe thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Santu Avisu Kona (ranked 1124 p4p, 107 weight class) and Travis Dillon (ranked 1282 p4p, 123 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Santu Avisu Kona!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Travis Dillon!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Topper Green and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Avisu Kona wants to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Dillon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Avisu Kona seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Avisu Kona has closed the distance and engaged Dillon in a clinch.
Avisu Kona lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dillon backwards.
Dillon lands a nice uppercut.
Dillon misses with some punches.
Avisu Kona lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Avisu Kona misses with the head strike.
Dillon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dillon blocks a body shot from Avisu Kona.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dillon.
Dillon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Avisu Kona backwards.
Dillon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Avisu Kona doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dillon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dillon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short left from Dillon.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Avisu Kona.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avisu Kona misses with some punches.
Avisu Kona can't find room to land a body shot as Dillon controls the action.
Avisu Kona misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Avisu Kona.
Dillon lands a shot to the body.
Avisu Kona throws a punch but it's blocked by Dillon.
Dillon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dillon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Avisu Kona blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Avisu Kona misses with some punches.
Avisu Kona blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dillon can't find room to land a body shot as Avisu Kona controls the action.
Dillon has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Avisu Kona seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dillon can turn it around.
Avisu Kona misses with a punch to the body.
Dillon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Avisu Kona misses with a punch on the inside.
Avisu Kona blocks a body shot from Dillon.
Avisu Kona misses with the head strike.
A short left from Avisu Kona.
Dillon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right from Avisu Kona on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dillon misses with the head strike.
Avisu Kona lands a body punch in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Avisu Kona blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Avisu Kona lands a nice shot to the body.
Dillon looks winded!
Avisu Kona lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dillon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Avisu Kona misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dillon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Avisu Kona lands with a left to the head.
A hook to the body from Avisu Kona.
Dillon tries to work over Avisu Kona's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dillon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dillon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dillon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Avisu Kona swings wildly with an uppercut but Dillon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dillon lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Dillon fails to land.
Avisu Kona lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dillon lands a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avisu Kona scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dillon working aggressively here.
Avisu Kona cracks Dillon with a nice body shot.
Avisu Kona digs a right hand underneath Dillon's ribcage. Dillon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dillon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Avisu Kona.
Dillon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Avisu Kona tries to work over Dillon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Avisu Kona lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Avisu Kona.
Dillon misses with some punches.
Dillon working aggressively here.
Avisu Kona pushes Dillon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Avisu Kona can't find room to land a body shot as Dillon controls the action.
Dillon swings wildly with an uppercut but Avisu Kona uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dillon tries to work over Avisu Kona's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Avisu Kona lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dillon backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Avisu Kona blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Avisu Kona.
Dillon is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avisu Kona has Dillon pressed against the cage. Dillon drops his hands and Avisu Kona takes advantage by unloading with a massive hook that sends Dillon tumbling to the canvas! Avisu Kona rains down with more punches but Dillon was already out! That's a highlight reel knockout for Avisu Kona!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Santu Avisu Kona!
After the fight, Santu Avisu Kona 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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