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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jazz Clementine (ranked 1151 p4p, 123 weight class) and Philip Ziskie (ranked 1578 p4p, 154 weight class). Clementine comes to the cage accompanied by Tastes Like Kevin Bacon. Philip Ziskie has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jazz Clementine's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jazz Clementine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Philip Ziskie!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Ben Watson and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clementine misses with an uppercut. Ziskie saw that one coming.
Ziskie throws out a counter right but Clementine avoids it with no problem.
Jab by Ziskie.
Clementine wants to clinch.
Clementine tries to work over Ziskie's front leg with a kick but Ziskie checks it.
Clementine is looking to clinch.
Ziskie looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ziskie takes a jab right on the kisser.
It looks like Philip Ziskie has been cut.
Ziskie takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ziskie feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Clementines jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
It looks like Jazz Clementine has been cut.
Clementine tries to clinch there but Ziskie circles away.
Clementine tries to clinch there but Ziskie circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ziskie! But no joy.
Clementine throws a nice looking combination but Ziskie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ziskie raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clementine misses with a low kick.
Ziskie looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ziskie shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ziskie showed some decent athleticism there.
Ziskie wants to free his trapped foot but Clementine is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Clementine trying to hold on to Ziskie's head to control him but Ziskie postures up.
Ziskie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Clementine's coaches at whitey's gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Ziskie is trying for a kimura here. Clementine looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Ziskie wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Philip Ziskie!
Our winner, Philip Ziskie, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Felix Jaroslav (ranked 793 p4p, 34 weight class) and Paulie Greene (ranked 900 p4p, 41 weight class). Jaroslav comes to the cage accompanied by The Sound of Running Feet. Paulie Greene acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Felix Jaroslav!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paulie Greene!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Winston Howard and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaroslav misses with a series of wild punches.
Greene walks into a straight right hand from Jaroslav.
Jaroslav looks to throw the jab but Greene is out of range.
Greene finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jaroslav connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jaroslav throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jaroslav keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Jaroslav was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaroslav throws a head kick that misses
and Greene counters with a good low kick that Jaroslav was not able to check.
Jaroslav connects with a single shot there.
Greene throws an overhand right that lands on Jaroslav's shoulder, as Jaroslav tries to avoid the shot.
Jaroslav throws a big counter combination but Greene scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jaroslav throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jaroslav uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Greene.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaroslav lands with a right hand.
Jaroslav connects with a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jaroslav.
Greene throws a counter combo.
Jaroslav scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jaroslav misses with a wild combination.
Greene works Jaroslav's body with a nice hook.
Felix Jaroslav seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jaroslav tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Greene avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jaroslav throws a head kick that misses
and Greene counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jaroslav misses with a right hand
and Greene counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Jaroslav as he checks the leg kick.
Greene drops his hands momentarily and Jaroslav takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Greene checks a leg kick nicely.
Greene is trying to counter with his kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Greene checks a leg kick.
Greene steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Greene checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Greene throws out a counter right but Jaroslav avoids it with no problem.
A solid leg kick lands there for Greene.
Greene walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jaroslav misses with a looping right.
Jaroslav tests Greene's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice uppercut there from Jaroslav.
Jaroslav slips a straight right by Greene.
Jaroslav jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaroslav thumps Greene with a low kick.
Jaroslav looks to land a left hand but Greene moved out of range nicely.
Greene lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jaroslav connects with a single shot there.
Jaroslav bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Greene's head backwards.
Jaroslav tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Greene was well out of range. Poor timing from Jaroslav.
Greene connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jaroslav sizes up Greene with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Greene takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Greene takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jaroslav walks forward, straight into a front kick from Greene.
Jaroslav throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jaroslav misses with a right hand
and Greene connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaroslav lands a nice hook to Greene's body. Greene takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jaroslav misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jaroslav chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Greene can pounce on him.
Jaroslav thumps Greene with a low kick.
Greene throws a chopping leg kick but Jaroslav manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Greene fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jaroslav is out of range.
Greene moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jaroslav, as that shot connected.
Jaroslav misses with a head kick.
Greene tries to land a front kick but Jaroslav steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jaroslav looks to land a body kick but Greene moved away.
Jaroslav avoids the head kick by Greene.
Jaroslav feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Jaroslav with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Jaroslav dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jaroslav lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jaroslav misses with a straight right.
Greene moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
It looks like Felix Jaroslav has been cut.
Jaroslav throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Greene moves forwards but Jaroslav connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jaroslav throws a lazy uppercut
and Greene counters with a stiff right hand.
Jaroslav swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Greene counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jaroslav is rocked!
Jaroslav misses with an uppercut. Greene saw that one coming.
Despite the aggression on Greene's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jaroslav 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.
Jaroslav avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Jaroslav throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Greene walks into a straight right hand from Jaroslav.
Jaroslav is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Greene can do to turn this around?
Jaroslav throws out a loose jab but Greene uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jaroslav misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaroslav throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jaroslav.
Jaroslav misses with a wild body shot.
Jaroslav misses with a lunging right hand
and Greene counters with a leg kick.
Jaroslav throws a series of strikes that have Greene backpedaling.
Greene just misses with a punch to the body.
Greene bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jaroslav.
Greene moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Greene throws a leg kick but Jaroslav sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Greene throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jaroslav counters with a slapping leg kick.
Greene lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jaroslav's sensitive parts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaroslav lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jaroslav moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jaroslav looks to land a left hand but Greene moved out of range nicely.
Greene throws out a counter right but Jaroslav avoids it with no problem.
Jaroslav misses with a low kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jaroslav, right into the meat.
Jaroslav lands a body shot.
Felix Jaroslav is winning the standup battle so far.
Jaroslav tests Greene's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Greene moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jaroslav.
Greene's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jaroslav misses with a body shot
and Greene counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Greene might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Jaroslav has got the better of the exchanges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greene has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jaroslav.
Jaroslav throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Greene throws a head kick that misses
and Jaroslav counters with a body kick that stops Greene in his tracks momentarily.
Greene stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jaroslav.
Jaroslav throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jaroslav connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Greene takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jaroslav lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jaroslav throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Greene stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jaroslav looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Greene! But no joy.
Jaroslav misses with a wild combination.
Greene is trying to counter with his kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greene takes one on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jaroslav lands a jab to the nose.
Jaroslav misses with an uppercut.
Jaroslav looks to throw a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Greene just misses with a punch to the body.
Jaroslav lands a front kick.
Greene swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Greene staying out of range there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jaroslav.
A chopping leg kick lands by Greene.
Jaroslav throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Jaroslav dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Felix Jaroslav's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Jaroslav connects with a leg kick. Greene looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A head kick misses from Greene.
Greene takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jaroslav waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Greene.
Jaroslav tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Greene was well out of range. Poor timing from Jaroslav.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jaroslav.
Greene shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jaroslav takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaroslav misses with a shot to the body
and Greene counters with an inside leg kick.
Jaroslav throws a right and a left that both miss.
Greene steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Greene has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Jaroslav.
Jaroslav throws a head kick but Greene moves out of range.
Greene has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Greene slips under a jab from Jaroslav.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaroslav scores with a leg kick.
Jaroslav connects with a crisp jab.
Jaroslav connects with a single shot there.
Greene keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That kick from Greene tenderised Jaroslav's leg. Jaroslav is trying to keep his angry face on.
Greene connects with an inside leg kick.
Greene misses with the combination.
Jaroslav thows a leg kick but Greene checks it
and Greene counters with a three punch combo that has Jaroslav backing up. Jaroslav nods at Greene to acknowledge the strikes.
Greene takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Jaroslav scores with a hook to the body. Greene takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab lands there for Jaroslav.
Paulie Greene has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaroslav connects with a body shot.
Jaroslav throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Greene is trying to counter with his kicks.
Greene avoids the head kick by Jaroslav.
Jaroslav throws a lazy head kick
and Greene counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jaroslav thinking.
An inside leg kick lands from Greene.
Jaroslav blocks a jab.
A low kick from Greene misses
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Jaroslav counters with a stiff right hand.
Jaroslav misses with a looping left.
Greene tries a quick counter leg kick but Jaroslav is wise to it.
Jaroslav lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jaroslav missing with a left hand there. Greene was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Greene feints a counter leg kick.
Jaroslav looks to throw the jab but Greene is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jaroslav. Greene does a little dance to reset his feet.
Greene throws a front kick aimed at Jaroslav's knee but Jaroslav avoids it well.
Jaroslav feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Greene walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jaroslav checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jaroslav throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jaroslav goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Greene throws a shot from downtown. Jaroslav moves away and avoids it.
Jaroslav wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Greene takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Greene crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jaroslav - the referee stops the clock and Greene gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jaroslav. Greene manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jaroslav tries to work over Greene's front leg with a kick but Greene checks it.
Greene avoids the body shot from Jaroslav.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaroslav takes a swing at Greene's ribcage but misses.
Jaroslav throws a jab when Greene was well out of range.
Jaroslav thows a leg kick but Greene checks it
and Greene counters with a nice uppercut.
Jaroslav keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Greene.
Jaroslav looks to land a combination. Greene sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick by Jaroslav misses
and Greene counters with a good low kick that Jaroslav was not able to check.
Jaroslav misses with a lunging right hand
and Greene counters with a good, hard body kick but Jaroslav shrugs it off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jaroslav swinging wildly here.
Jaroslav misses with a kick to the body
enabling Greene to counter with a crisp jab.
Jaroslav misses with a leg kick
and Greene counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Felix Jaroslav is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Oh Jaroslav is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jaroslav lands a nice shot that snaps Greene's head back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Felix Jaroslav showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jaroslav 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 Topper Green scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felix Jaroslav!
A very excited looking Felix Jaroslav 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Merlin (ranked 1009 p4p, 132 weight class) and Pit Canthropus Jr (ranked 992 p4p, 130 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Canthropus Jr's choice of entrance music: Austin Powers - Daddy Wasn't There. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xavier Merlin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pit Canthropus Jr!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Topper Green and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Canthropus Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Merlin moves out of range easily.
Canthropus Jr tries to clinch there but Merlin circles away.
Merlin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Merlin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Canthropus Jr pinned against the cage. Canthropus Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Merlin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Canthropus Jr's hands.
Merlin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Canthropus Jr slips a jab and a cross from Merlin.
Canthropus Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Merlin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canthropus Jr looks to land a combination but Merlin avoids it well.
Merlin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Canthropus Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
so Merlin counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Canthropus Jr wants to stand but Merlin is controlling the position.
Merlin wants to control from the top but Canthropus Jr keeps moving.
Canthropus Jr wants to stand and escape but Merlin is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canthropus Jr uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Canthropus Jr takes a swing at Merlin's ribcage but misses.
Merlin shoots in but Canthropus Jr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xavier Merlin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Merlin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Canthropus Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Canthropus Jr connects with a crisp jab.
Canthropus Jr has managed to clinch.
Canthropus Jr is working Merlin over against the cage.
Merlin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Canthropus Jr lands a right hand.
Canthropus Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Merlin tries for a takedown but Canthropus Jr manages to get underhooks.
Canthropus Jr is working Merlin over against the cage.
Canthropus Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Merlin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Canthropus Jr replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Merlin blocks it well.
Canthropus Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Canthropus Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Merlin is just out of range.
Merlin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Merlin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Canthropus Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Merlin.
Merlin misses with a straight right.
Canthropus Jr connects with a leg kick. Merlin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Canthropus Jr swings for the body but Merlin moves out of range.
Merlin moves out of range of the strikes.
Merlin tries to counter with a takedown but Canthropus Jr is quick to defend against it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Canthropus Jr. Merlin shrugs it off though.
Canthropus Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Merlin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That kick from Canthropus Jr tenderised Merlin's leg. Merlin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Canthropus Jr throws a body punch but Merlin moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canthropus Jr swinging wildly here.
Canthropus Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Canthropus Jr stuffs the takedown attempt from Merlin. Merlin gets slowly back to his feet.
Canthropus Jr moves forwards but Merlin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Canthropus Jr lands a right hook to the body.
Canthropus Jr throws a head kick that half lands.
Canthropus Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Merlin throws out a loose jab but Canthropus Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Canthropus Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Canthropus Jr with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Merlin to score with a decent uppercut.
Merlin throws a shot from downtown. Canthropus Jr moves away and avoids it.
Canthropus Jr lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Canthropus Jr lands a body shot.
Canthropus Jr looks to land a body kick but Merlin moved away.
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!
Merlin looks to score with a jab to the body but Canthropus Jr is just out of range.
Merlin shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Canthropus Jr manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Merlin wants to control from the top but Canthropus Jr keeps moving.
Canthropus Jr has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Merlin is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Canthropus Jr tries to work over Merlin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Canthropus Jr is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Merlin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Canthropus Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Canthropus Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Canthropus Jr tries to work over Merlin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Canthropus Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Merlin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Canthropus Jr walks away with a smile on his face. Merlin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Good leg kick by Canthropus Jr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Both fighters circling a little - Canthropus Jr finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pit Canthropus Jr dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Canthropus Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Merlin.
Merlin looks to land a right hand but Canthropus Jr moved out of range.
Canthropus Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice shot by Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Merlin moves out of range easily.
Canthropus Jr throws a head kick that half lands.
Canthropus Jr lands a really nice looking cross but Merlin seems unphased.
Merlin throws a jab when Canthropus Jr was well out of range.
Merlin shoots in looking for a takedown. Canthropus Jr tries to sprawl out of it but Merlin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Canthropus Jr manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Canthropus Jr lands a nice looking kick to the body. Merlin takes a step back to recover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canthropus Jr throws a right and a left that Merlin avoids nicely.
Merlin works Canthropus Jr's body with a nice hook.
Merlin throws a hook but Canthropus Jr avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canthropus Jr gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Merlin to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Merlin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Merlin wants to pass the guard but Canthropus Jr is keeping the position.
Merlin trying to control the position from guard on top but Canthropus Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Merlin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Canthropus Jr is keeping the position for now.
Merlin forces his way into half guard.
Merlin is looking for a kimura but Canthropus Jr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Merlin to get the leverage.
Canthropus Jr wants to get back to his feet.
Merlin is working for a kimura but Canthropus Jr is defending it quite comfortably.
Canthropus Jr wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canthropus Jr manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Merlin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Canthropus Jr thinks about the counter body kick.
Merlin misses with a looping left.
Merlin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Canthropus Jr.
Merlin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Canthropus Jr sprawls and moves away.
Pit Canthropus Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Canthropus Jr takes a swing at Merlin's ribcage but misses.
Jab, jab by Canthropus Jr - just one landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Canthropus Jr takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Merlin walks into a jab.
Merlin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Canthropus Jr.
Merlin throws an off balance right hand
and Canthropus Jr counters with a leg kick.
Merlin takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Canthropus Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Merlin avoids the head kick by Canthropus Jr.
Merlin misses the jab.
Canthropus Jr unleashes a big counter combination but Merlin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canthropus Jr swings for the body but Merlin moves out of range.
Merlin throws a body shot but no joy.
A slapping leg kick lands for Canthropus Jr.
Merlin looks to throw the jab but Canthropus Jr is out of range.
Canthropus Jr is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Merlin rather than just go for the knockout.
Merlin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Canthropus Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Canthropus Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Canthropus Jr has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A big left from Merlin misses.
Merlin looks to land a right hand but Canthropus Jr moved out of range.
Canthropus Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Merlin throws a hook but Canthropus Jr avoids it easily.
Canthropus Jr gets caught napping as Merlin dives in and scores a takedown. Canthropus Jr manages to retain guard.
Canthropus Jr has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Merlin has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Canthropus Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Canthropus Jr lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Canthropus Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
Canthropus Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A shot in the inside from Canthropus Jr.
Merlin is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Canthropus Jr is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xavier Merlin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Canthropus Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Merlin backwards.
Canthropus Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Merlin backwards.
Canthropus Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Canthropus Jr misses with a body punch.
Canthropus Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Merlin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Canthropus Jr after a bit of a struggle.
A short left from Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr cracks Merlin with a nice body shot.
Merlin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Canthropus Jr gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Canthropus Jr.
Merlin tries to pull guard but Canthropus Jr holds him up against the cage and eventually Merlin drops back down to his feet.
Canthropus Jr lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pit Canthropus Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Merlin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Canthropus Jr counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Merlin thinking.
Canthropus Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Canthropus Jr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Merlin.
Canthropus Jr misses the shot to the body.
Merlin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Canthropus Jr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Merlin somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xavier Merlin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Merlin throws a hook but Canthropus Jr avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merlin avoids the head kick by Canthropus Jr.
Merlin misses with a right hand
and Canthropus Jr makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Merlin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Canthropus Jr.
Merlin misses with a looping left.
Merlin misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Canthropus Jr. No joy for Merlin on that attempt.
Canthropus Jr throws a counter combo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Merlin throws a jab when Canthropus Jr was well out of range.
Pit Canthropus Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Canthropus Jr defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Merlin.
Canthropus Jr throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Merlin is rocked!
Canthropus Jr lands a big head kick that sends Merlin to the canvas! Canthropus Jr follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pit Canthropus Jr!
During a confident post fight interview, Pit Canthropus Jr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Manu Mikkonen (ranked 1383 p4p, 178 weight class) and Rosario Fusco (ranked 960 p4p, 126 weight class). Mikkonen comes to the cage accompanied by When Worlds Collide. Rosario Fusco has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Manu Mikkonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rosario Fusco!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Summer Carpenter and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fusco gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Mikkonen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mikkonen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mikkonen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fusco has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A cross from Mikkonen lands.
Fusco takes one to the side of the head.
Mikkonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fusco.
Fusco throws a leg kick that misses.
Fusco uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mikkonen.
Mikkonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fusco.
Fusco moves away from the strike by Mikkonen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikkonen takes a swing at Fusco's ribcage but misses.
Mikkonen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mikkonen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mikkonen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fusco.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikkonen scores with a jab to the body.
Mikkonen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fusco slips under a jab.
Mikkonen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mikkonen misses the shot to the body.
Mikkonen cracks Fusco with an open hand slap.
Mikkonen slips a straight right by Fusco.
Fusco dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mikkonen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Mikkonen throws a looping overhand right but Fusco ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Mikkonen finds it's way through Fusco's defenses.
Mikkonen misses with a hook
and Fusco counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fusco ducks under a wild hook from Mikkonen.
Fusco is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mikkonen with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mikkonen is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Fusco like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Fusco from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manu Mikkonen!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Manu Mikkonen waved his t-shirt featuring Zenith Nutrition (160q/$100)'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roy Whitaker (ranked 313 p4p, 48 weight class) and Hosep Grigorian (ranked 825 p4p, 94 weight class). Grigorian has chosen Helena- Misfits as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roy Whitaker !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hosep Grigorian!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Summer Carpenter and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grigorian looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Grigorian throws a combination that misses
and Whitaker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Whitaker lands the left hand.
Grigorian changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Whitaker misses with a body punch
and Grigorian counters with a straight right hand.
Grigorian is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Whitaker .
Whitaker lands a big right hand that sends Grigorian crashing to the mat! Whitaker stays standing though and waves Grigorian back to his feet!
Grigorian is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Crack! Whitaker connects with the perfect overhand right and Grigorian falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Whitaker !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roy Whitaker !
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kaz McStafferson (ranked 779 p4p, 109 weight class) and Mickey Flannerry (ranked 549 p4p, 76 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kaz McStafferson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mickey Flannerry!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, John Mangel and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flannerry displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McStafferson.
Kaz McStafferson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McStafferson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Flannerry but Flannerry pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A little jabbing left from Flannerry on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McStafferson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Flannerry's guard.
McStafferson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Flannerry keeping moving, preventing McStafferson from controlling successfully.
McStafferson is pushing down on Flannerry's leg trying to pass to half guard. Flannerry is fighting to maintain full guard but McStafferson has managed to sneak the leg through.
McStafferson throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Flannerry to regain full guard.
McStafferson wants to pass the guard but Flannerry is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flannerry looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Flannerry controlling the position.
McStafferson 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.
McStafferson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Flannerry manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now McStafferson has Flannerry in his guard.
McStafferson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Flannerry defends well.
Flannerry has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing McStafferson to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Flannerry is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - McStafferson pulls down on the head and he's put Flannerry to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kaz McStafferson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Julius Wolf (ranked 462 p4p, 60 weight class) and Jerry Jacobs (ranked 1289 p4p, 168 weight class). Julius Wolf has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Julius Wolf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jerry Jacobs!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Steve Erwin and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jacobs.
Jacobs is looking for the big counter here.
Wolf darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wolf prevents Jacobs from improving his position.
Wolf scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wolf in particular looking to stall.
Jacobs tries to roll over but Wolf keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacobs is trying to stand back up but Wolf is controlling him
Jacobs felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Jacobs wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs trying to control but Wolf postures up.
Wolf has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Wolf cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Jacobs tries to lock up and control but Wolf gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jacobs is trying to reverse the position but instead Wolf has taken his back - oops!
Wolf looking to break Jacobs's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Jacobs remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Wolf will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Jacobs prevents Wolf from getting a body triangle.
Jacobs is covering up but some of the strikes from Wolf are getting through and doing damage.
Wolf definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf wants to control but Jacobs manages to buck him off and is now in Wolf's guard! Nice work there by Jacobs!
Wolf working for a triangle but Jacobs defends it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jacobs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wolf swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wolf keeping moving, preventing Jacobs from controlling successfully.
Wolf being controlled here, momentarily.
Wolf has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs trying to control but Wolf is working from the bottom.
Jacobs loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wolf wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jacobs wants to stand but Wolf is controlling his posture from full guard.
Jacobs is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Wolf has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Jacobs is looking to defend but Wolf has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Jacobs! Wolf pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Jacobs taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Julius Wolf!
During a confident post fight interview, Julius Wolf 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Massive Overflow (ranked 207 p4p, 9 weight class) and Kimi Loiri (ranked 850 p4p, 35 weight class). Massive Overflow has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Massive Overflow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kimi Loiri!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Ben Watson and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loiri looks to land a left hand but Overflow moved out of range nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Overflow misses its target.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Loiri has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
The fighters circle momentarily. Overflow darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Loiri works Overflow's body with a nice hook.
Overflow takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Overflow misses with a hook.
Loiri looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Loiri looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Loiri throws a front kick that sends Overflow stumbling back into the cage.
Loiri misses with a lunging right hand
and Overflow counters with a stiff right hand.
Loiri misses with a shot to the body
and Overflow counters with a straight right hand.
Loiri attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Overflow defending well as Loiri loads up on a big left hand.
Loiri throws a big shot that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Loiri will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overflow changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Loiri with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Overflow to score with a decent uppercut.
Kimi Loiri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Overflow takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Loiri defending well as Overflow loads up on a big left hand.
Loiri looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Overflow slips under a jab.
Loiri throws a lazy uppercut
and Overflow cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Overflow is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A jab from Overflow misses.
Loiri throws an off balance right hand
enabling Overflow to counter with a crisp jab.
Overflow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Loiri.
Loiri jabs at Overflow's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loiri lands with a shot to the body.
Overflow cracks Loiri with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Loiri misses with a body shot
and Overflow counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Overflow throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Loiri stumbling backwards into the cage! Loiri bounces back off the cage towards Overflow, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Overflow lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Overflow celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Massive Overflow!
Massive Overflow gave a mention to BuriedAlive// Fight Gear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mika Allu (ranked 569 p4p, 78 weight class) and Drederick Tatum (ranked 690 p4p, 100 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mika Allu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Drederick Tatum!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Summer Carpenter and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Allu slips under a jab.
Tatum throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Allu throws a lazy right hand but Tatum sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Allu tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tatum defends well and Allu ends up having to push Tatum into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tatum throws out a counter right but Allu avoids it with no problem.
Tatum throws a hook to the side of Allu's head but Allu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tatum blocks a jab.
Tatum throws out a counter right but Allu avoids it with no problem.
Tatum looks to score with a jab to the body but Allu is just out of range.
Tatum chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Allu can pounce on him.
Allu swings widly with a right hand
and Tatum counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Allu loads up on a big right hand but Tatum slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Allu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Allu.
Allu looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Tatum!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes there by Allu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allu throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Allu with the ground and pound but Tatum regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Allu not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tatum manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Allu postures up and lands a big shot to Tatum's brow.
Allu throws a big right hand that misses.
Allu scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tatum utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Allu wants to pass the guard but Tatum is keeping the position.
Allu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tatum avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Allu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatum seems keen to control Allu's posture.
Allu throws a big elbow that misses.
Tatum pulls Allu in close to prevent any damage.
Allu is looking to work some ground and pound but Tatum has wrist control.
Allu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Allu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Allu postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Allu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Allu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tatum works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tatum utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Allu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tatum swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allu with a nice head shot there.
Tatum preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Allu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tatum has control of Allu's left arm, preventing Allu from doing any damage.
Tatum tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Allu trying to control but Tatum is working from the bottom.
Allu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Allu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Allu content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allu working some strikes from top position.
Allu throwing strikes from guard but Tatum blocks nicely.
Allu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tatum works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Allu throws a big right hand that misses.
Allu is in close to Tatum's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tatum utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Allu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tatum working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Allu.
Allu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tatum keeping full guard, as Allu tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Allu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mika Allu dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Tatum stuffs the takedown attempt from Allu. Allu gets slowly back to his feet.
Allu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Allu connects with a body shot.
Allu throws a hook but Tatum avoids it easily.
Nice shot by Allu.
Allu throws a hook to the side of Tatum's head but Tatum sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tatum now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tatum lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tatum jabs Allu right on the nose. Allu blinks but takes it well.
Tatum lands a big uppercut and Allu crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Allu looks OK. Tatum waves Allu back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tatum uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Allu.
Allu lands a nice shot to the body.
Allu misses with a hook
and Tatum counters with a huge left! Allu is in big trouble! He's backing up but Tatum isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Allu from any more damage. A dominating finish by Tatum!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Drederick Tatum!
Drederick Tatum bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kazuma Kuwabara (ranked 572 p4p, 92 weight class) and Corey Smith Jr (ranked 700 p4p, 108 weight class). Kuwabara's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Kazuma Kuwabara Theme. Smith Jr has chosen You Will Know My Name as his entrance music. 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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Solid boxing
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kazuma Kuwabara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Corey Smith Jr!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Chris Dean and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuwabara throws a nice looking combination but Smith Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Smith Jr throws a head kick but Kuwabara moves out of range.
Smith Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Smith Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kuwabara takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Smith Jr misses with a hook. Kuwabara ducked under it nicely.
Smith Jr takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Smith Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Kuwabara counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kuwabara jabs Smith Jr right on the nose. Smith Jr blinks but takes it well.
Kuwabara slips under a jab.
Smith Jr has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Smith Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Kuwabara to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Smith Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kuwabara shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kuwabara is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Smith Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Kuwabara counters with a three punch combo that has Smith Jr backing up. Smith Jr nods at Kuwabara to acknowledge the strikes.
Kuwabara looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kuwabara slips a jab from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kuwabara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kuwabara lands with a right hand.
Smith Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuwabara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Kuwabara throws a big shot that misses.
Smith Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smith Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Kuwabara counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kuwabara misses with the combination.
Smith Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smith Jr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Smith Jr with a jab.
Smith Jr misses with a looping right.
Kuwabara appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kuwabara misses with a wild body shot.
A nice side step and Smith Jr releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A jab from Kuwabara does it's job there.
Smith Jr connects with a right hand. Kuwabara shakes it off.
Kuwabara connects with a nice looking jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kuwabara or perhaps it was just good defense by Smith Jr, which made it look bad.
Smith Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith Jr misses the shot to the body.
Kuwabara is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Smith Jr catches Kuwabara with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kuwabara ducks under a wild hook from Smith Jr.
Kuwabara throws a big shot that misses.
Corey Smith Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith Jr jabs Kuwabara to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kuwabara throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kuwabara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kuwabara swinging wildly here.
Smith Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smith Jr lands with a shot to the body.
Smith Jr cracks Kuwabara with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kuwabara looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Smith Jr finish him?
It looks like Kazuma Kuwabara has been cut.
Kuwabara works the jab nicely.
Smith Jr missing with a left hand there. Kuwabara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith Jr looks to throw the jab but Kuwabara is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Kuwabara misses its target.
Smith Jr misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith Jr cracks Kuwabara with an open hand slap.
Kuwabara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuwabara.
Smith Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Smith Jr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Smith Jr misses with a hook
and Kuwabara counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Smith Jr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kuwabara at a distance.
Kuwabara misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kuwabara walks into a left hand.
Kuwabara avoids the body shot from Smith Jr.
Kuwabara will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kuwabara has managed to clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith Jr lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr is pressed up against the cage. Kuwabara has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Smith Jr down to the mat. Smith Jr avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazuma Kuwabara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith Jr misses with a body shot.
Kuwabara on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jab by Kuwabara.
Smith Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kuwabara is breathing heavily.
Smith Jr misses with a left hand
and Kuwabara counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith Jr motions for Kuwabara to come forward. Smith Jr throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kuwabara tries to counter by clinching up but Smith Jr breaks away and moves out of range.
Kuwabara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith Jr.
A quick step to the side and Kuwabara tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith Jr takes a swing at Kuwabara's ribcage but misses.
Smith Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Kuwabara's shoulder, as Kuwabara tries to avoid the shot.
Kuwabara throws a hook but Smith Jr blocks it.
Kuwabara throws a body punch but Smith Jr moves out of range.
Smith Jr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith Jr misses with a hook.
Smith Jr jabs Kuwabara right on the nose. Kuwabara blinks but takes it well.
Smith Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kuwabara looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Smith Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Smith Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kazuma Kuwabara's cut.
That's time! Kuwabara's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Smith Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Smith Jr cracks Kuwabara with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kuwabara looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Smith Jr finish him?
Kuwabara is rocked!
Smith Jr missing with a left hand there. Kuwabara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oh Kuwabara is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kuwabara dives in and grabs Smith Jr's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smith Jr pushes down on Kuwabara's head and hops out.
Kuwabara seems to have got his legs back now.
Kuwabara avoids the body shot from Smith Jr.
An attempted straight right counter from Kuwabara misses the target.
Smith Jr throws a hook to the side of Kuwabara's head but Kuwabara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smith Jr.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Kuwabara misses its intended target.
Kuwabara displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith Jr throws out the jab.
Smith Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuwabara.
Kuwabara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith Jr.
Smith Jr cracks Kuwabara with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kuwabara looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Smith Jr finish him?
A nice combination there by Kuwabara.
Smith Jr connects with a body shot.
Kuwabara checks a low kick from Smith Jr.
Corey Smith Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kuwabara connects with a nice looking jab.
Smith Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kuwabara circles away quickly and effectively.
Smith Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kuwabara. Kuwabara circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Smith Jr thuds a left hand into Kuwabara's body.
Oooooh!!! Smith Jr has knocked Kuwabara down with a huge combo! Smith Jr steps away and waves a wobbly Kuwabara back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuwabara manages to avoid it.
Smith Jr throws a lazy right hand but Kuwabara sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kuwabara stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Smith Jr takes a swing at Kuwabara's ribcage but misses.
Smith Jr misses with a hook.
Smith Jr sends Kuwabara crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Smith Jr is motioning to the referee to let Kuwabara up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Smith Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuwabara throws a big shot that misses.
Kuwabara with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Smith Jr misses with a body punch
and Kuwabara counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith Jr throws a hook but Kuwabara avoids it easily.
Kuwabara lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith Jr throws a hook but Kuwabara avoids it easily.
Kuwabara scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Smith Jr swings for the body but Kuwabara moves out of range.
Kuwabara throws a right and a left that Smith Jr avoids nicely.
Smith Jr throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Kuwabara to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuwabara swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith Jr only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kuwabara swings for the body but Smith Jr moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Smith Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith Jr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kuwabara throws the left hand but Smith Jr avoids the punch easily.
As Kuwabara backs off Smith Jr throws a huge counter combo but Kuwabara manages to avoid it all.
Smith Jr throws a leg kick but Kuwabara sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kuwabara fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Smith Jr to the ground. Kuwabara is now in Smith Jr's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith Jr pulls Kuwabara in close to his closed guard and prevents Kuwabara from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuwabara drops back looking for a leg! Smith Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smith Jr manages to kick Kuwabara off! Kuwabara jumps back into Smith Jr's guard.
Kuwabara is fighting to break Smith Jr's control of his arms but Smith Jr is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kuwabara thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kuwabara stopping the sweep attempt from Smith Jr.
Kuwabara is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Smith Jr is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Smith Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kuwabara is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuwabara is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Smith Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kuwabara's guard.
Kuwabara is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith Jr pushes down on Kuwabara's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Smith Jr slows the pace down in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Smith Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kazuma Kuwabara's cut.
That's time! Kuwabara's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Kuwabara lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smith Jr at a distance.
Smith Jr throws the left hand but Kuwabara avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Kuwabara misses.
Smith Jr throws a leg kick but Kuwabara sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kuwabara misses with a hook. Smith Jr ducked under it nicely.
Smith Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kuwabara avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kuwabara fails to land with a series of punches.
Kuwabara shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Smith Jr manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Smith Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kuwabara is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith Jr managing to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith Jr is continuing to stall.
Kuwabara thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Smith Jr pulls Kuwabara in close to prevent any damage.
Smith Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith Jr trying to control the position.
Kuwabara drops back looking for a leg! Smith Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smith Jr manages to kick Kuwabara off! Kuwabara jumps back into Smith Jr's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Smith Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smith Jr is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kuwabara shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith Jr as he avoids it easily.
Kuwabara showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith Jr.
Kuwabara connects with a single shot there.
Kuwabara avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Kuwabara counter with a right hand.
Kuwabara is looking to clinch.
Kuwabara looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuwabara lands with a cross.
Smith Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Kuwabara counters with a one-two to the body.
Kuwabara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith Jr.
Kuwabara swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kuwabara cracks Smith Jr with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Smith Jr leaves Kuwabara with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kuwabara looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kazuma Kuwabara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith Jr throws a right and a left that Kuwabara avoids nicely.
Kuwabara drops down looking for a counter takedown but Smith Jr sprawls and moves away.
Smith Jr dips to his left and cracks Kuwabara with an uppercut!
Kuwabara dips to his left and cracks Smith Jr with an uppercut!
Nice straight punches there by Kuwabara. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kuwabara.
Kuwabara misses with a wild combination.
Smith Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuwabara on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuwabara.
Nice cross by Kuwabara.
Smith Jr slips under a jab from Kuwabara.
Kuwabara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A cross from Kuwabara lands.
Kuwabara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith Jr.
Smith Jr misses the shot to the body.
Smith Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith Jr misses with a looping left.
It looked like Kuwabara was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Smith Jr.
Kuwabara throws a good cross that connects.
Smith Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuwabara.
Kuwabara thuds a left hand into Smith Jr's body.
Smith Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuwabara.
Smith Jr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kuwabara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab from Smith Jr.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kazuma Kuwabara showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Smith Jr has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corey Smith Jr!
An out of breath and clearly excited Corey Smith Jr thanked Zenith Nutrition (160q/$100) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Kazuma Kuwabara spoke after the fight, saying 'We all have to die when our time comes, but if we do our duty we don't got regrets'.
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