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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between JuJu Kmeldov (ranked 4525 p4p, 460 weight class) and Colt Gunn (ranked 22530 p4p, 592 weight class). Colt Gunn has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with JuJu Kmeldov's chin.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, JuJu Kmeldov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Colt Gunn!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunn moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Gunn misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kmeldov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gunn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kmeldov.
Gunn let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gunn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gunn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kmeldov.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kmeldov.
It looks like Colt Gunn has been cut.
Kmeldov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A jab from Gunn misses.
JuJu Kmeldov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kmeldov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kmeldov.
Kmeldov cracks Gunn with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Gunn looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Kmeldov finish him?
Gunn is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kmeldov drops Gunn with a big left hand! Gunn is injured, injured bad! Kmeldov jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). JuJu Kmeldov!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Seng Goku (ranked 3208 p4p, 150 weight class) and Bubba Bizzle (ranked 23069 p4p, 242 weight class). Bubba Bizzle 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
2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Seng Goku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bubba Bizzle!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goku throws a jab when Bizzle was well out of range.
Bizzle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bizzle shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Goku but Goku pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Goku throws a combination. Bizzle tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bizzle shoots in but Goku avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bizzle misses with a low kick.
The crowd cheers as Goku lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bizzle doesn't seem phased though.
Seng Goku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bizzle or perhaps it was just good defense by Goku, which made it look bad.
Seng Goku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bubba Bizzle.
Bizzle shoots in for a takedown but Goku shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Goku lands with an uppercut that bounces Bizzle off the cage and back into range.
Goku fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bizzle looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Goku throws a right and a left that both miss.
Goku misses with a hook
and Bizzle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goku scores with a punch to the head.
We've been hearing reports that Goku has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bizzle blocks a jab.
Bizzle is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bizzle on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goku throws a jab but it's blocked by Bizzle.
Goku loads up on a big right hand but Bizzle slips the punch.
Bizzle fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Goku, pushing him back against the cage.
Bizzle tries to work over Goku's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Goku blocks an elbow strike.
Goku tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bizzle's elbow.
Bizzle on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bizzle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Goku throws a looping overhand right but Bizzle ducks down to avoid it.
Bizzle moves out of range of the strikes.
Bizzle wants to counter with a clinch but Goku pushes him away.
Goku loads up on a big right hand but Bizzle slips the punch.
Goku scores with a jab.
Goku looks to throw the jab but Bizzle is out of range.
Goku lands with a right hand.
Bizzle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bizzle fails with a takedown attempt.
Goku misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bizzle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Goku lands a jab-cross combination.
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!
The fight stays on the outside here - Bizzle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Goku blocks a jab.
Goku works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bizzle gets a takedown into half guard.
Goku is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Goku gets full guard.
Bizzle must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Goku wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bizzle is sitting in close to Goku's body. Goku has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Bizzle is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Bizzle is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Goku.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Seng Goku!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chosen One (ranked 2943 p4p, 140 weight class) and Thad Thayer (ranked 4619 p4p, 191 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chosen One!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thad Thayer!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
One pushes Thayer up against the cage in a clinch.
Thayer breaks from the clinch.
One clinches.
One lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thayer backwards.
One scores with a shot to the side of Thayer's head.
One trying to land knees to the body.
I was talking to One's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
One pushes Thayer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
One lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thayer backwards.
Still in the clinch, One scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by One.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Thayer 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.
Thayer taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Thayer pulls guard effortlessly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
One would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Thayer controls One momentarily but One frees himself.
Thayer has a closed guard, preventing One from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thayer throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
One gets to his feet. Thayer looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Thayer tries to keep at a distance but One has taken the fight into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from One.
Thayer gets control of One's arms and successfully pulls guard. Thayer will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Thayer throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thayer trying to control the position.
One knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thayer on the ground.
Thayer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst One is controlling him.
One decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Thayer, up you get!
Chosen One seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
One pushes Thayer up against the cage in a clinch.
One lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, One scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thayer avoiding damage as One throws knees to the body.
One managing to block the knees to the body from Thayer.
Thayer is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
One has Thayer pressed against the cage, preventing Thayer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as One takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
One working aggressively here.
One lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by One.
One lands with a short shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
One misses with an elbow over the top.
Thayer successfully pulls guard.
One stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Thayer clinches with his opponent.
One lands an uppercut.
One content to slow the pace in the clinch.
One lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thayer letting One take a breather here.
One misses with a short punch on the inside.
One lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
One lands with a short shot to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
One lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
One is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thayer is defending well for now.
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!
Thayer is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
One misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thayer.
Thayer is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but One is defending well.
With the fighters up against the cage, Thayer throws an elbow but misses.
Thayer drags the fight down to the ground.
Thayer looking for a guillotine here but One defends easily.
One wants to stand but Thayer is controlling his posture from full guard.
One decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Thayer, up you get!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chosen One dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
One throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
One tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thayer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thayer shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. One is trying to defend but Thayer finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
One is looking to escape.
Thayer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but One does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
One is trying to stand back up but Thayer is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thayer wants to take a breather but One is having none of it.
Thayer looks to land a strike but One avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
One wants to stand but Thayer is controlling the position.
Thayer passes One's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
One on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if One tries to get out of the position.
One tries to kick Thayer off but Thayer keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
One manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Thayer shoots in looking for a takedown. One tries to sprawl out of it but Thayer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. One manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Chosen One is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That kick from One tenderised Thayer's leg. Thayer is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
One gets a clinch.
One lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thayer backwards.
One taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Thayer fails to land.
Thayer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. One is defending well for now.
One is pushing Thayer up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The referee calls for Thayer to work.
Thayer is trying to maintain a safe position but One gets an underhook and turns Thayer into the cage.
One lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The referee calls for One to work.
Thayer jumps into guard, dragging One to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
One wants to stand but Thayer is controlling his posture from full guard.
Thayer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
One decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Thayer, up you get!
One closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Thayer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thayer can't break the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from One.
A nice right hand lands inside from One.
Thayer has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics One uses from the top position.
One has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
One would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thayer looking to control.
Thayer is working an open guard so One takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
One fails in his attempt to clinch.
One is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thayer can do to turn this around?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
One doesn't manage to clinch there - Thayer circles away.
Thayer tries to keep at a distance but One has taken the fight into the clinch.
One lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thayer backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chosen One dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Thayer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around One's waist but One gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thayer off to one side.
One went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
One tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thayer dives in and grabs One's left leg, looking for a takedown. One pushes down on Thayer's head and hops out.
One tries to clinch there but Thayer circles away.
One moves into the clinch successfully.
One gets underhooks to prevent Thayer's takedown attempt.
Chosen One has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thad Thayer.
One lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
One working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thayer drops down looking for an ankle pick but One pulls his leg out and moves away.
One is looking to clinch but Thayer is avoiding it.
Thayer changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
One is looking to clinch but Thayer is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
One stuffs the takedown.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short uppercut from One.
One lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
One misses with an elbow strike.
One tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
One stalls.
Thayer manages to break the clinch.
Thayer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
One fires out a quick counter leg kick but Thayer just manages to avoid it.
One tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thayer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
One closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Thayer is trying to pull guard but One has him pressed against the cage.
One lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thayer backwards.
One is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
One prevents Thayer from breaking the clinch.
A short right from One on the inside.
One lands with a right to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, One scores with a nice short uppercut.
One dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Thayer blocking some punches.
One lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from One.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
One stalls.
One taking a breather.
One with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
One using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thayer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
One taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
One lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
One prevents Thayer from breaking the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thayer is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables One to keep the fight standing.
One lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thayer tries to pull guard but One forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
One lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
One lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thayer backwards.
One lands a body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from One.
Chosen One has scored more points in the clinch so far.
One lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from One.
Thayer working hard to break the clinch.
Thayer jumps guard and drags One to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
One would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
One decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from One.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
One tries to clinch there but Thayer circles away.
A little jabbing left from Thayer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chosen One is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
One is looking to clinch.
Thayer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Thayer clinches with his opponent.
One lands a good knee to the midsection. Thayer won't want to take too many of those.
Thayer tries for a takedown but One manages to get underhooks.
One with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The referee calls for One to work.
One misses with a punch on the inside.
One lands a shot to the body.
Thad Thayer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
One is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
One throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chosen One showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for One, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chosen One!
A relieved looking Chosen One thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lee Bruce (ranked 1953 p4p, 175 weight class) and André 3000 (ranked 1451 p4p, 140 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying 3000's choice of entrance music: Nobody by Skindred. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Lethal high kicks
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lee Bruce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, André 3000!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bruce fakes high and swings low for a body shot but 3000 manages to avoid it.
André 3000 seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bruce uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from 3000.
3000 uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bruce.
Bruce displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as 3000 throws out the jab.
3000 keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
3000 lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bruce tries to clinch there but 3000 circles away.
Bruce lands a nice hook to 3000's body. 3000 takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
3000 looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Good leg kick by Bruce there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
3000 scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bruce in his tracks.
3000 misses with a straight right.
3000 moves away from the strike by Bruce.
3000 moves out of range of the strikes.
Bruce takes one on the button.
It looks like Lee Bruce has been cut.
Bruce feints and then cracks 3000's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow 3000 down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bruce takes a swing at 3000's ribcage but misses.
3000 connects with a looping right hand.
Bruce uses good head movement to avoid the hook from 3000.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruce keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bruce fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bruce walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. 3000 checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
3000 blocks a head kick by Bruce.
Bruce throws a right hand that misses
and 3000 counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slapping body kick lands there for 3000.
Bruce pushes 3000 up against the cage in a clinch.
Bruce tried to land a shot to the body but connects with 3000's elbow.
Bruce blocks an uppercut.
3000 scores with a shot to the side of Bruce's head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bruce - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bruce controlling the action here for a moment.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bruce lands an uppercut.
3000 has a couple of punches blocked by Bruce.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
3000 manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
3000 misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by 3000.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bruce scores with an uppercut up the middle.
3000 lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bruce lands with a right to the head.
A body shot lands from Bruce.
3000 tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bruce's elbow.
Bruce misses with a hook from the clinch.
The referee calls for Bruce to work.
3000 misses with a hook from the clinch.
3000 is trying to force a seperation but Bruce has the dominant position.
Bruce stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short right from Bruce on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from 3000 fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
3000 takes a shot to the head.
3000 tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bruce.
Bruce pressing his opponent against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bruce.
Bruce lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt 3000 or not.
3000 tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
3000 misses with some punches.
3000 is trying to stall.
Bruce swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bruce lands a body punch in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on 3000's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bruce has 3000 pressed against the cage.
Bruce effectively controlling the action here.
Bruce lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bruce lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bruce stalling.
Bruce slows down the pace here.
3000 fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
3000 misses with a short punch on the inside.
3000's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
3000 stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bruce.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bruce moves out of range of the body kick from 3000.
3000 is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Bruce misses with a straight right.
3000 ducks under a wild hook from Bruce.
3000 uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bruce.
Bruce takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bruce.
Bruce connects with a single shot there.
3000 loads up on a big right hand but Bruce slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Bruce dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lee Bruce's cut.
That's time! Bruce's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
3000 misses with a jab to the body
and Bruce counters with a slapping leg kick.
3000 lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
3000 takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bruce throws a body shot but no joy.
3000 getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bruce moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've been told by Bruce's head coaches at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bruce throws a leg kick but 3000 checks it.
3000 has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jab from 3000.
Bruce throws a low kick but it's checked well by 3000.
3000 scores with the left hand. Bruce knows he should have avoided that one.
3000 throws a big shot that misses.
Bruce looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bruce moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bruce takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bruce connects with a leg kick. 3000 looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
3000 misses with an uppercut
and Bruce connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruce misses the shot to the body.
3000 swings for the body but Bruce moves out of range.
Bruce swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
3000 listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
3000 takes one on the chin but seems OK.
3000 misses with a kick to the body.
3000 moves out of range of the strikes.
3000 misses the jab.
Bruce appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
André 3000 seems to be getting the better of the standup.
3000 listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
3000 swings and misses with a hook to the body.
3000's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
3000 moves out of range of the leg kick from Bruce.
Bruce closes the distance and clinches.
Bruce lands with a short punch from the clinch.
3000 tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bruce blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bruce blocks an uppercut.
3000 working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
3000 fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruce blocks an uppercut.
3000 fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bruce lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bruce prevents a takedown attempt there.
3000 misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bruce lands on the inside with an uppercut.
3000 misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bruce controlling the action here for a moment.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bruce as 3000 tries to tie him up.
Bruce stalls.
3000 lands a left hand.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
3000 swings wildly with an uppercut but Bruce uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bruce manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from 3000 on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bruce takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nice body punch from Bruce - that landed with a thud.
Bruce's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Lee Bruce has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lee Bruce.
3000 slips under a jab from Bruce.
Bruce looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bruce scores with a nice strike.
Bruce swings for the body but 3000 moves out of range.
3000 takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bruce fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
3000 avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice shot by 3000.
3000 scores with a nice strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bruce throws out a loose jab but 3000 uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bruce throws the kick towards the body but 3000 avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bruce drops his hands momentarily and 3000 takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bruce looks to land a left hand but 3000 moved out of range nicely.
Bruce feints and then cracks 3000's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow 3000 down.
3000 is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
3000 blocks a leg kick.
3000 throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bruce is rocked!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bruce.
3000 scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bruce doesn't seem bothered though.
A leg kick checked by 3000.
Bruce motions for 3000 to come forward. Bruce throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
3000 swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
3000 slips a jab from Bruce.
A swing and a miss from Bruce.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bruce takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bruce moves forwards but 3000 connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but André 3000 will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Lee Bruce'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!
3000 works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Oh Bruce is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bruce walks straight into a right hand from 3000 - that's dropped him! 3000 jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Bruce from any more punishment! Bruce complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). André 3000!
Jumping up and down and very excited, André 3000 waved his t-shirt featuring Groove Gear's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reinhard Heydrich (ranked 1833 p4p, 276 weight class) and Nicky Santoro (ranked 1932 p4p, 289 weight class). Heydrich comes to the cage accompanied by The Blonde Beast. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Nicky Santoro enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Reinhard Heydrich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nicky Santoro!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heydrich throws a shot from downtown. Santoro moves away and avoids it.
Heydrich scores with a shot to the body.
Reinhard Heydrich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heydrich throws a lazy uppercut
and Heydrich takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Heydrich lands a jab to Santoro's midsection.
Heydrich thows a left - swing and a miss!
Santoro throws a counter combo.
Heydrich scores with a jab. Santoro acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
It looks like Nicky Santoro has been cut.
Heydrich thows a left - swing and a miss!
Santoro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Santoro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Heydrich.
It looked like Heydrich wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Heydrich scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Santoro misses with a jab, cross combination.
Santoro takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heydrich missing with a left hand there. Santoro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Santoro misses with a two punch combination.
Heydrich jabs Santoro right on the nose. Santoro blinks but takes it well.
Heydrich lands with a straight right. Santoro didn't see that one coming.
Santoro is rocked!
Santoro walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Heydrich! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Reinhard Heydrich!
Reinhard Heydrich took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Orndwarf hets knocked out cold and gets a rematch, just like that! Number one contender my ass, he always will be when he gets the top ranked guy all the time and never defends his rank when he keeps losing the title. Total fucking bollox.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Niudu Kakka (ranked 970 p4p, 125 weight class) and Wale Ammond (ranked 1446 p4p, 180 weight class). Ammond is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bad. Wale Ammond 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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Niudu Kakka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wale Ammond!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kakka misses with a series of wild punches.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kakka wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kakka wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kakka is trying to push Ammond away but Ammond has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ammond is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kakka is defending well.
Ammond drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kakka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ammond managing to block the knees to the body from Kakka.
Kakka wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ammond has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kakka gets underhooks to prevent Ammond's takedown attempt.
Niudu Kakka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wale Ammond.
Kakka looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ammond drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kakka gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ammond lands a takedown into guard.
Ammond must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ammond trying to control but Kakka is working from the bottom.
Ammond trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ammond wants to control from the top but Kakka keeps moving.
Kakka working a defensive guard here.
Kakka seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Ammond tries to free his leg and advance position but Kakka is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ammond trying to control the position from guard on top but Kakka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ammond preventing the sweep.
Ammond looking to pass the guard.
Ammond thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ammond stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kakka swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ammond keeps trying to improve his position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ammond fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kakka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ammond throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kakka throws a big counter combination but Ammond scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kakka blocks a leg kick.
Ammond scores with a head kick. Kakka tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kakka scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The fight stays on the outside here - Kakka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kakka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ammond changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kakka cracks Ammond with a good jab.
Kakka misses with a few strikes there.
Ammond throws a head kick that Kakka semi-blocks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ammond manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kakka on his heels. He'll look to pass Kakka's guard now, I'm sure.
Ammond looking to pass the guard.
Ammond postures up in Kakka's guard and throws a big left but Kakka blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kakka is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kakka utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kakka is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ammond is controlling him.
Ammond wants to control from the top but Kakka keeps moving.
Kakka is pulling down on Ammond's head. It's preventing any offense from Ammond, at least for the moment.
Kakka trying to keep a closed guard but Ammond is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
No joy there for Kakka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ammond shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kakka as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Niudu Kakka will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
No luck for Ammond with that takedown attempt.
Kakka blocks a low kick nicely.
Niudu Kakka is winning the standup battle so far.
Kakka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kakka checks a leg kick nicely.
Ammond misses with a head kick.
Kakka appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kakka swinging wildly here.
A nice combination there by Kakka.
Kakka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ammond changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice combination there by Kakka.
Kakka throws a right and a left that both miss.
No joy there for Kakka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kakka swinging wildly here.
And Ammond tries to counter it with a takedown but Kakka pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ammond throws a low kick, looking for Kakka's leg but Kakka calmly moves out of range.
Kakka throws a combination that misses
and Ammond counters with a takedown into side control.
Ammond swings around for an armbar but Kakka sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ammond's guard.
Ammond looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ammond is still trying to improve position.
Kakka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ammond can do to turn this around?
Kakka trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ammond looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kakka with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wale Ammond has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kakka scoring with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kakka postures up.
Ammond has momentary wrist control but Kakka slips an elbow through the middle.
Kakka is in close to Ammond's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kakka wants to control from the top but Ammond keeps moving.
Ammond is trying to control the position but Kakka postures up.
Kakka avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ammond keeping moving, preventing Kakka from controlling successfully.
Kakka is looking to work some ground and pound but Ammond has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ammond looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kakka is one step ahead there.
Kakka trying to control but Ammond is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Niudu Kakka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kakka swinging wildly here.
Ammond is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ammond avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ammond with the counter takedown but Kakka avoids it easily.
Kakka throws a right hand that Ammond ducks under and follows up with a left that Ammond also avoids with ease.
Ammond throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ammond tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kakka is able to avoid easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ammond misses with a low kick.
Kakka tries to clinch up.
Kakka throws a body punch but Ammond moves out of range.
Ammond tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Some wild striking there from Kakka.
Kakka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ammond takes a swing at Kakka's ribcage but misses.
Ammond tries to score with a low kick but Kakka moves his leg out of the way.
Kakka has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ammond.
Kakka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ammond fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kakka is out of range.
Kakka misses with a combination
and Ammond decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kakka's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niudu Kakka dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kakka avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ammond showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kakka.
Kakka shoots in but no luck this time.
Ammond swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ammond throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kakka.
Kakka avoids the head kick by Ammond.
Kakka wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ammond misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ammond throws a shot from downtown. Kakka moves away and avoids it.
Kakka misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakka checks a leg kick nicely.
Ammond displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kakka.
Ammond drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kakka defends it well.
Ammond will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
No luck for Kakka with that takedown attempt.
Ammond with the counter takedown but Kakka avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Niudu Kakka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ammond throws a push kick but Kakka slaps the foot to one side.
Ammond throws the kick towards the body but Kakka avoids it.
Ammond throws a sloppy head kick and Kakka moves out of range easily.
Ammond throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kakka jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ammond misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A combination from Kakka does no damage.
Ammond's coach down at 3Band MMA ($800/week) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ammond's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Ammond tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kakka is able to avoid easily.
Kakka misses with a series of wild punches.
And Ammond tries to counter it with a takedown but Kakka pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ammond throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ammond connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kakka. Kakka circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kakka misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kakka. Ammond does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kakka moves out of range of the body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kakka. Ammond does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kakka checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kakka checks a low kick from Ammond.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ammond lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kakka has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kakka and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kakka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kakka tries to clinch but Ammond is having none of it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ammond will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wale Ammond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kakka moves into the clinch successfully.
Ammond fails to pull guard.
Ammond has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kakka clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Ammond looking for the choke from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ammond thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Ammond somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Wale Ammond has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ammond is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Kakka knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Kakka for a finish.
Kakka is really stuck here.
Kakka is working hard here to advance position.
Will Ammond go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Kakka has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ammond is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Kakka is defending well though. Ammond let's go of the attempt for now.
Ammond is looking for a rear naked choke here but Kakka reverses the position brilliantly into Ammond's guard!
Kakka preventing the sweep.
Ammond working for a triangle but Kakka defends it easily.
Niudu Kakka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kakka lands a couple of elbows.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Wale Ammond.
I think Kakka 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Niudu Kakka!
Wale Ammond was interviewed post fight and said 'Credit be to Allah. Pit Bull Development sells the best prodcucts! I am ready to go a few more rounds.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Scott Smith (ranked 864 p4p, 107 weight class) and Shannon White (ranked 1816 p4p, 221 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Shannon White was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Scott Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shannon White!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
White misses the jab.
Scott Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in White's half guard.
Smith wants to pass to mount but White is defending the position.
Smith passes to full mount!
Smith working the ground and pound effectively.
Smith is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Smith extends the arm and White is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Scott Smith!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Middle Weight (ranked 629 p4p, 83 weight class) and Johnny Truth (ranked 1401 p4p, 174 weight class). Johnny Truth has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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197 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
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Middle Weight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Truth!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab from Truth.
Weight looks to land a right hand but Truth moved out of range.
Truth takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd cheers as Truth lands an impressive looking overhand right. Weight doesn't seem phased though.
Weight lands a head shot.
Weight paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Danga de danga de dang - Weight scores with a four punch combination!
Weight throws a right and a left that both miss.
Weight clinches up with Truth and pushes him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Weight tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Truth's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Truth.
Truth lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Weight.
Still in the clinch, Truth scores with a nice short uppercut.
Truth swings wildly with an uppercut but Weight uses good head movement to avoid it.
Weight blocks an uppercut.
Truth takes a shot to the head.
Truth blocks a body shot from Weight.
Weight prevents a body shot from Truth.
Weight tries to work over Truth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weight blocking some punches.
Weight lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Truth backwards.
Truth doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Weight tries to throw a body punch but Truth avoids it by throwing Weight back against the cage.
Weight doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Weight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Truth manages to break the clinch.
Weight clinches with his opponent.
Truth struggles to land a body shot inside as Weight controls his hands.
A short left from Weight.
Weight lands a right hand.
Truth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Weight is looking to clinch.
Truth is looking to chop away at Weight's legs.
Weight throws a shot from downtown. Truth moves away and avoids it.
Middle Weight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weight tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Truth paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Weight scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice defenses there by Truth.
Truth looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Truth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weight closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Weight working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Weight prevents a body shot from Truth.
Truth misses with a body punch.
Weight tries a body shot but Truth blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Weight.
Weight prevents a body shot from Truth.
Good body shot from Weight.
Weight misses with a short punch on the inside.
Weight tries to work over Truth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Weight creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Weight tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Truth's elbow.
Truth goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Weight softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Weight blocks a body shot from Truth.
Weight throws a punch but it's blocked by Truth.
Weight lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Weight is working Truth over against the cage.
Truth tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Truth working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Truth tries to work over Weight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Weight.
Truth looks winded!
Truth tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Weight.
Truth working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Truth manages to break the clinch.
Weight closes the distance and clinches.
Truth misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Weight misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Truth.
Weight has a couple of punches blocked by Truth.
Truth throws a head punch that misses.
Weight digs a right hand into Truth's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Truth's gas tank.
A right handed body shot lands from Truth.
Weight blocking some punches.
Weight tries to throw a body punch but Truth avoids it by throwing Weight back against the cage.
Weight lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Truth.
Weight lands a left hand that snaps the head of Truth backwards.
Weight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Truth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Weight lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Truth backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Weight.
Weight doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Weight tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Weight.
Weight lands a right hand that snaps the head of Truth backwards.
Weight doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Weight blocking some punches.
Truth misses with a hook to the ribs.
Truth working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Truth prevents a body shot from Weight.
Weight lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Truth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Truth tries a body shot but Weight blocks it.
Weight can't find room to land a body shot as Truth controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Weight fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Weight lands a right hand that snaps the head of Truth backwards.
Truth doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Truth misses with a hook to the ribs.
Weight throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Truths head.
Weight tries to work over Truth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Middle Weight dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Weight throws a body punch but Truth moves out of range.
Truth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Weight manages to avoid it.
Weight is looking to counter punch.
Weight scores with a shot to the body.
Weight wants to clinch up but Truth keeps it at a distance.
Weight lands a nice hook to Truth's body. Truth takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Weight 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.
A cross from Weight lands.
Truth takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Weight lands a jab to the nose.
Truth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Weight misses with a right hand
and Truth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Weight throws a shot from downtown. Truth moves away and avoids it.
Weight throws a series of punches but Truth avoids them all with ease.
Weight tries to clinch but Truth moves out of range.
Weight is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Truth can do to turn this around?
Truth throws the left hand but Weight avoids the punch easily.
Weight throws a body shot but no joy.
Truth throws a hook but Weight avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weight slips under a jab from Truth.
Weight moves into the clinch.
Weight's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weight lands with a short shot to the head.
Weight misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Truth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Weight misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Truth misses with a body punch.
Weight lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Truth backwards.
Weight lands a body punch.
Truth is breathing heavily.
A shot in the inside from Truth.
Weight misses with a punch on the inside.
Weight lands with a light punch inside.
Weight throws a punch but it's blocked by Truth.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Weight.
Truth misses with a body punch.
Weight goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Weight - that landed with a thud.
Weight tries to work over Truth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Truth is looking to break free of the clinch but Weight has double underhooks.
Weight cracks Truth with a nice body shot.
Weight scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weight stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Truth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Weight scores with a shot to the side of Truth's head.
Weight misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Weight lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Truth backwards.
Weight struggles to land a body shot inside as Truth controls his hands.
Weight misses with a hook to the ribs.
Weight misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Truth misses with some punches.
Weight misses with a short punch on the inside.
Truth trying to control the position but instead, Weight has worked for underhooks and has pushed Truth into the cage.
Weight digs a right hand into Truth's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Truth's gas tank.
Weight lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Weight lands a body shot.
Weight misses with a hook to the ribs.
Weight works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Weight scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Weight fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Weight as the two fighters clinch.
Weight lands a left hand.
Weight goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Truth takes a shot to the head.
Weight swings wildly with an uppercut but Truth uses good head movement to avoid it.
A body shot lands from Weight.
Weight lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Truth.
Weight gets through Truth's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Weight scores with a shot to the side of Truth's head.
Weight lands a nice uppercut.
Weight struggles to land a body shot inside as Truth controls his hands.
Weight throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Truths head.
Weight lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Weight working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Weight.
Truth is rocked!
Weight fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Weight lands an uppercut.
Truth is still on wobbly legs! Can Weight finish him?
Weight tries to work over Truth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weight tries to throw a body punch but Truth avoids it by throwing Weight back against the cage.
Weight makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Weight lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Weight lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Weight scores with a nice short uppercut.
Truth blocking some punches.
Weight blocks a body shot from Truth.
Weight working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Truth misses with a punch to the body.
Weight lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Weight.
Weight throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Truths head.
A shot in the inside from Weight.
Truth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Weight prevents Truth from breaking the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Weight works on Truth's body with a couple of short punches.
Weight unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Truth! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Weight is unloading with more strikes now! Truth drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Middle Weight!
Middle Weight thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Carmelo Anthony (ranked 175 p4p, 21 weight class) and Anthony Falcone (ranked 524 p4p, 66 weight class). Falcone has chosen I Will Be Heard as his entrance music. Carmelo Anthony could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Anthony Falcone's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Carmelo Anthony!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Falcone!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anthony misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Falcone.
Anthony uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Falcone.
A shot to the liver by Anthony. Beautiful body shot.
Anthony looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Falcone on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Anthony jabs Falcone right on the nose. Falcone blinks but takes it well.
Anthony throws a big shot that misses.
Anthony throws a leg kick which misses Falcone's front leg but catches the back leg as Falcone tries to avoid it.
Anthony thows a left - swing and a miss!
Falcone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anthony.
Anthony throws a leg kick but Falcone checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falcone with a nice cross.
Falcone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Anthony.
Falcone 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Falcone cracks Anthony with a good jab.
Anthony moves out of range of the strikes.
Anthony was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Anthony looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Falcone staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falcone pivots, looking for a leg kick but Anthony is out of range and Falcone settles back down.
Anthony misses with a body kick.
Anthony on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Anthony takes a swing at Falcone's ribcage but misses.
Falcone throws a right hand that Anthony ducks under and follows up with a left that Anthony also avoids with ease.
Falcone connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Falcone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Anthony bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Anthony takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Anthony uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Falcone.
Falcone misses with a low kick.
Falcone takes a jab right on the kisser.
Falcone avoids the body shot from Anthony.
Anthony throws a poor cross that misses
and Falcone counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Falcone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Anthony shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Falcone digs a good hook to Anthony's body.
Anthony takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Falcone throws a right and a left that Anthony avoids nicely.
Anthony lands a nice looking kick to the body. Falcone takes a step back to recover.
Falcone takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Falcone looks to throw the jab but Anthony is out of range.
Falcone's coach down at Stark Slugger Society was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Falcone's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Anthony waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Falcone.
Falcone lands a nice shot to the body.
Falcone misses with an uppercut.
Falcone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anthony manages to avoid it.
Anthony throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Falcone scores with a counter punch that sends Anthony to the canvas! Falcone smells blood - he's punishing Anthony with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Anthony has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Falcone!
Anthony Falcone is the new middleweight champion!
After the big win, Anthony Falcone made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Hell's Balls Recovery (160) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Heavy HeavyWeight (ranked 110 p4p, 13 weight class) and Fedor Emelianegro (ranked 365 p4p, 56 weight class). Fedor Emelianegro has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Heavy HeavyWeight!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fedor Emelianegro!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
HeavyWeight uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Emelianegro.
HeavyWeight takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
It looks like Heavy HeavyWeight has been cut.
HeavyWeight ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
HeavyWeight goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Fedor Emelianegro has been cut.
Emelianegro misses with a hook.
HeavyWeight darts in and clinches Emelianegro up against the cage.
HeavyWeight doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Emelianegro can't break the clinch.
Emelianegro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
HeavyWeight seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
HeavyWeight misses the shot to the body.
Emelianegro throws a jab but it's blocked by HeavyWeight.
A decent looking cross lands there for Emelianegro.
Nice cross by HeavyWeight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Emelianegro is on the wrong end of a nice combination from HeavyWeight.
Emelianegro lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
HeavyWeight displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Emelianegro throws out the jab.
Emelianegro has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Emelianegro misses with a looping right.
HeavyWeight staying out of range there.
Emelianegro misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianegro loads up on a big right hand but HeavyWeight slips the punch.
HeavyWeight staying out of range there.
HeavyWeight throws an overhand right that lands on Emelianegro's shoulder, as Emelianegro tries to avoid the shot.
HeavyWeight with a jab.
Emelianegro swats away the attempt to clinch by HeavyWeight.
HeavyWeight moves into the clinch.
Emelianegro prevents a body shot from HeavyWeight.
A left hand lands to the body for HeavyWeight.
HeavyWeight blocks an uppercut.
Emelianegro breaks the clinch.
HeavyWeight looks to score with a jab to the body but Emelianegro is just out of range.
HeavyWeight misses with a straight right.
HeavyWeight moves into the clinch.
HeavyWeight tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Emelianegro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
HeavyWeight moves out of range of the strikes.
HeavyWeight tries to clinch there but Emelianegro circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Emelianegro. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Emelianegro.
Emelianegro misses the shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
HeavyWeight throws a hook but Emelianegro avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Emelianegro! But no joy.
Emelianegro moves out of range as HeavyWeight strikes.
HeavyWeight closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
HeavyWeight misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, HeavyWeight scores with a nice short uppercut.
Emelianegro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
HeavyWeight tries to clinch but Emelianegro moves out of range.
HeavyWeight moves in looking to clinch but Emelianegro pushes him off.
HeavyWeight walks into a stiff left hand from Emelianegro.
HeavyWeight uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Emelianegro.
HeavyWeight throwing a counter right hand but Emelianegro manages to avoid it.
Emelianegro misses the shot to the body.
HeavyWeight lunges at Emelianegro with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Emelianegro's hand.
Emelianegro looks to throw the jab but HeavyWeight is out of range.
Emelianegro throws a shot from downtown. HeavyWeight moves away and avoids it.
Emelianegro missing with a left hand there. HeavyWeight was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Emelianegro misses with a jab to the body
and HeavyWeight counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianegro misses with a straight right.
Emelianegro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract HeavyWeight.
HeavyWeight tries to clinch up but Emelianegro circles away and keeps his distance.
Emelianegro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
HeavyWeight lands with a nice combination. Emelianegro backs away looking to recover.
HeavyWeight is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
HeavyWeight takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
HeavyWeight connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Emelianegro's hands.
HeavyWeight tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Emelianegro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
HeavyWeight moves away from the strike by Emelianegro.
HeavyWeight moves out of range as Emelianegro strikes.
HeavyWeight doesn't manage to clinch there - Emelianegro circles away.
HeavyWeight throws out a loose jab but Emelianegro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Emelianegro looks to land a right hand but HeavyWeight moved out of range.
HeavyWeight slips under a jab.
HeavyWeight lands a glancing blow to the side of Emelianegro's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianegro throws a big shot that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
HeavyWeight steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Emelianegro.
HeavyWeight gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Emelianegro is trying to break free.
HeavyWeight misses with a short punch on the inside.
HeavyWeight misses with a punch to the body.
Emelianegro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Emelianegro thows a left - swing and a miss!
HeavyWeight uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Emelianegro.
HeavyWeight tries to clinch there but Emelianegro circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Emelianegro! But no joy.
HeavyWeight has Emelianegro up against the cage in a clinch.
Emelianegro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
HeavyWeight misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
HeavyWeight throws a head punch that misses.
Emelianegro wants to get back to striking at distance but HeavyWeight won't allow it.
Emelianegro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
HeavyWeight avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Heavy HeavyWeight will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Emelianegro uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Emelianegro lands with an overhand left.
Heavy HeavyWeight's cut is getting worse.
Emelianegro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Emelianegro on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
HeavyWeight swings for the body but Emelianegro moves out of range.
HeavyWeight just misses with a punch to the body.
HeavyWeight throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
HeavyWeight dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
HeavyWeight closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Emelianegro misses with a straight right.
Emelianegro avoids the body shot from HeavyWeight.
Emelianegro slips a straight right by HeavyWeight.
HeavyWeight is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
HeavyWeight displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Emelianegro throws out the jab.
HeavyWeight is looking to clinch but Emelianegro is avoiding it.
HeavyWeight gets a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Emelianegro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianegro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A punch lands to the side of HeavyWeight 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Emelianegro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from HeavyWeight.
Emelianegro throws a good cross that connects.
HeavyWeight has closed the distance and engaged Emelianegro in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, HeavyWeight creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Emelianegro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Emelianegro.
HeavyWeight shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Heavy HeavyWeight's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Emelianegro feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends HeavyWeight sprawling to the canvas! HeavyWeight rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Emelianegro finish him?!
HeavyWeight is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Emelianegro sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through HeavyWeight's defenses. It connects perfectly with HeavyWeight's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fedor Emelianegro!
Fedor Emelianegro is the new heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Fedor Emelianegro thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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