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RRFC Challengers 11 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Trevor Lahey (ranked 24441 p4p, 575 weight class) and Kelly Rush (ranked 24584 p4p, 558 weight class). Rush has chosen Diary of Jane as his entrance music. Trevor Lahey could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kelly Rush's chin.
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185 lbs
1 - 1 - 1 |
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198 lbs
0 - 2 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Trevor Lahey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Kelly Rush!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lahey dives in for a single leg takedown but Rush sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rush slaps away a takedown attempt from Lahey, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lahey moves into the clinch successfully.
Lahey tries for a takedown but Rush manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trevor Lahey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lahey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rush misses with a wild body shot.
Rush has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Lahey is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Lahey wants to clinch but Rush slips to the side
and Rush counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rush has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lahey uses from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rush is looking for a triangle but Lahey pushes his legs off easily.
Lahey looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lahey trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rush is pulling down on Lahey's head. It's preventing any offense from Lahey, at least for the moment.
Rush controls Lahey momentarily but Lahey frees himself.
Rush tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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.
Rush throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rush misses with a double jab
and Lahey counters with a head kick.
Rush scores with the left hand. Lahey knows he should have avoided that one.
Rush tries to clinch but Lahey is having none of it.
Lahey misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rush fails with a takedown attempt.
Lahey thumps Rush with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lahey.
Lahey closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rush's guard.
Lahey trying to control but Rush is working from the bottom.
Rush is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rush looking for a guillotine here but Lahey defends easily.
Rush has an active guard here but Lahey has managed to pass into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lahey wants to pass the guard but Rush is defending well.
Rush makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rush.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rush controls Lahey momentarily but Lahey frees himself.
Lahey will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lahey wants to control from the top but Rush keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kelly Rush will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lahey closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rush circles away.
Trevor Lahey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rush throws a combination that misses
and Lahey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lahey scores with a takedown into Rush's guard.
Lahey wants to control from the top but Rush keeps moving.
Rush kicks Lahey off and gets to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rush avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rush lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Rush fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rush gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rush is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Rush is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lahey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lahey shoots in and drives through. Rush sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trevor Lahey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rush fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rush ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lahey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rush moves into the clinch.
A knee to the head by Lahey.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lahey breaks the clinch.
Rush throws a sloppy head kick and Lahey moves out of range easily.
Rush closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lahey's guard.
Lahey pushes Rush off and gets back to his feet.
Rush pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lahey back to the cage. Rush follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Rush fails with a takedown attempt.
Lahey wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rush goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lahey has Rush up against the cage in a clinch.
Rush lands a takedown into guard.
Lahey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rush showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lahey working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lahey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rush is one step ahead there.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Lahey has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Rush is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Lahey.
Rush content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kelly Rush will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Lahey moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lahey dives in and grabs Rush's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rush pushes down on Lahey's head and hops out.
Rush fails with a takedown attempt.
Rush tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lahey tries to close the distance and clinch but Rush swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rush changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lahey falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lahey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rush is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lahey sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kelly Rush seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rush looks to land a body kick but Lahey moved away.
Rush goes for a double leg but Lahey avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lahey continues to drive forward.
Trevor Lahey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kelly Rush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lahey drives through with a takedown into Rush's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Lahey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rush is adopting a defensive guard.
Lahey seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Lahey wants to control from the top but Rush keeps moving.
Rush looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lahey is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lahey stands up and waves to Rush to follow him.
Lahey throws a right and a left that Rush avoids nicely.
Rush swinging wildly here.
Rush keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lahey lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rush throws a head kick but Lahey moves out of range.
Lahey fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rush dives in for a single leg takedown but Lahey sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lahey throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rush's waist but Rush gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lahey off to one side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rush darts in looking for a takedown but Lahey gets double underhooks and turns Rush into the cage.
Lahey thinks about countering with a body kick.
Rush shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rush tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lahey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rush keeps the fight on the outside.
No luck for Lahey with that takedown attempt.
Lahey fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lahey misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rush shoots in looking for a takedown but Lahey manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rush's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rush shoots in for a takedown but Lahey shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lahey changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rush tries to avoid it but Lahey manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rush to the ground. Rush escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lahey gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rush avoids a wild elbow strike from Lahey.
Lahey gets control of Rush's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lahey will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Rush makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lahey throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Trevor Lahey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kelly Rush is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rush is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trevor Lahey showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rush 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kelly Rush!
Kelly Rush thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Torres (ranked 6485 p4p, 451 weight class) and Marcus Paradise (ranked 24650 p4p, 500 weight class). John Torres has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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150 lbs
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Torres!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcus Paradise!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paradise misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Torres 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.
Marcus Paradise seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Torres misses with a hook. Paradise ducked under it nicely.
A combination from Torres does no damage.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Paradise 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 Torres has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Torres and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Paradise tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Torres wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Paradise slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Paradise takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Paradise lands a head kick!
Torres misses with a looping right.
Paradise throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Torres sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Paradise misses with an uppercut
and Torres counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A low kick from Paradise misses
and Torres counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paradise throws a lazy head kick
and Torres counters with a two punch combo.
Paradise jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paradise doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Paradise throws a sloppy head kick and Torres moves out of range easily.
Torres is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Paradise is looking to score with low kicks.
A little feinted left hand from Torres on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A head kick by Paradise misses
and Torres connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Paradise misses with an uppercut.
Torres clobbers Paradise with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Torres misses with a body shot.
Torres tries to bum rush Paradise with a series of wild strikes but Paradise uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Paradise looks to land a body kick but Torres moved away.
Torres misses the jab.
Torres rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Paradise counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Paradise.
Paradise jumps guard but Torres stands there with Paradise around his waist. Paradise gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Paradise drops down looking for an ankle pick but Torres pulls his leg out and moves away.
Torres looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Paradise - that will leave a mark!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paradise throws a half hearted mid kick.
Paradise throws a leg kick
and Torres counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Paradise connects with a leg kick. Torres looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Torres dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Torres throws a big shot that misses.
Paradise throws a looping overhand right but Torres ducks down to avoid it.
Torres connects with a looping right hand.
Torres scores with a one two! Paradise had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Paradise moves away from the strike by Torres.
Paradise was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Torres misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paradise misses with a head kick.
Paradise throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Torres tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Paradise was well out of range. Poor timing from Torres.
Torres checks a leg kick.
Torres swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A good leg kick by Paradise.
Paradise throws a series of strikes that have Torres backpedaling.
A looping hook to the body misses from Paradise. Torres does a little dance to reset his feet.
Torres throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Torres scores with a punch to the head.
Paradise scores with a three punch combo!
Torres misses with a few strikes there.
Paradise misses with a leg kick.
Paradise tried to score with a low kick but Torres checks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paradise misses with a right hand
and Torres counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Paradise thinking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paradise misses with a head kick.
Paradise throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Paradise misses with a looping left.
Torres swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Paradise motions for Torres to come forward. Paradise throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Paradise finds it's way through Torres's defenses.
Paradise lands a nice leg kick that just misses Torres's sensitive parts.
Paradise misses with a head kick.
Torres takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Paradise is looking to score with low kicks.
Paradise misses with a head kick.
That kick from Paradise tenderised Torres's leg. Torres is trying to keep his angry face on.
Paradise misses with an uppercut
and Torres counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marcus Paradise 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.
A head kick by Paradise misses
and Torres counters with a nice uppercut.
Paradise throws a leg kick but Torres sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Torres.
Torres throwing a counter right hand but Paradise manages to avoid it.
Paradise throws a body punch but Torres moves out of range.
Paradise connects with an inside leg kick.
Paradise scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Paradise steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Torres.
Torres misses with a wild body shot.
Paradise was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Paradise is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Torres.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paradise moves forwards but Torres connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Torres dodges the punch combination from Paradise.
A big left from Torres misses.
Paradise getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres looks to score with a jab to the body but Paradise is just out of range.
Paradise pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Torres throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Paradise stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Paradise misses with a lunging right hand
and Torres counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marcus Paradise seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A leg kick checked by Torres.
Torres misses with a double jab.
Paradise tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice shot by Paradise.
Torres is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Torres slips under a jab.
A head kick misses from Paradise.
Torres checks a leg kick.
Torres throws a big counter combination but Paradise scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Paradise throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Paradise swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paradise swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Torres to counter with a crisp jab.
Paradise tries a head kick but it misses.
Torres takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Torres checks a leg kick nicely.
Paradise pivots, looking for a leg kick but Torres is out of range and Paradise settles back down.
It looked like Torres was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Paradise.
An inside leg kick from Paradise misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Torres misses the target.
Torres slips under a jab from Paradise.
Paradise takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Torres thuds a left hand into Paradise's body.
Torres takes a swing at Paradise's ribcage but misses.
A head kick misses from Paradise.
An attempted straight right counter from Torres misses the target.
Paradise throws a body punch but Torres moves out of range.
Paradise misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres lands with a straight right. Paradise didn't see that one coming.
Paradise throws a head kick that misses.
Torres lands a nice shot to the body.
Torres checks a leg kick.
Torres is looking to counter punch.
Torres blocks a head kick by Paradise.
It looked like Torres wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Paradise throws a half hearted mid kick.
A big left from Paradise misses.
Paradise throws a head kick that misses.
Paradise throws a body kick that misses.
A big right from Torres misses.
Paradise throws a head kick that misses
and Torres counters with a nice uppercut.
Torres blocks a head kick by Paradise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paradise throws a leg kick that is checked
and Torres counters with a left and a right that stings Paradise.
Torres catches Paradise with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Torres lands a nice looking body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Torres ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paradise moves away.
Paradise lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Torres circles away quickly and effectively.
Torres went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Paradise scores with a leg kick.
Paradise throws a head kick that misses
and Torres counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Paradise throws a sloppy head kick
and Torres counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Paradise thinking.
Paradise throws a right and a left that Torres avoids nicely.
Torres appears to be looking for a big counter.
Some wild striking there from Paradise.
Paradise lands a jab to the nose.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Marcus Paradise will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. 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.
Paradise with a jab.
Jab from Torres.
Paradise throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Paradise throws a head kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Torres misses the target.
Paradise misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Paradise throws a poor cross that misses
and Torres counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Paradise throws a sloppy head kick
and Torres cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Paradise throws a leg kick that is checked
and Torres counters with a nice body shot.
Paradise throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paradise.
Torres lands with a shot to the body.
Paradise throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It looked like Torres wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Paradise dives in for a single leg takedown but Torres sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paradise defending well as Torres loads up on a big left hand.
Paradise takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Paradise takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Paradise misses with a low kick.
Paradise tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Torres swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Torres tries to bum rush Paradise with a series of wild strikes but Paradise uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Torres connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Paradise throws a low kick but it's checked well by Torres.
An attempted straight right counter from Torres misses the target.
A head kick misses from Paradise.
Paradise attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A low kick from Paradise is predictable there
and Torres counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Paradise throws a combination that misses
and Torres counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Paradise takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheers as Torres lands an impressive looking overhand right. Paradise doesn't seem phased though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paradise misses with a body kick.
Torres went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Paradise misses with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paradise darts in and clinches Torres up against the cage.
Paradise wants a takedown but no success here.
Torres wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Paradise has him pressed against the cage.
Paradise tries to pull guard but Torres won't allow it.
John Torres has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Paradise.
Torres wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Torres lands a shot to the body.
Paradise tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Torres avoids it.
Paradise drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Torres gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Torres scores with a shot to the side of Paradise's head.
Nice body punch from Torres - that landed with a thud.
Torres prevents the takedown attempt.
Torres is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres prevents the takedown attempt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Torres.
A short right from Torres.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Torres is stalling here.
Torres seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Torres prevents a body shot from Paradise.
Stalling in the clinch from Paradise.
Paradise tries to score a body lock takedown but Torres shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A shot in the inside from Torres.
Torres scores with a hook to the body.
Torres scores with a shot to the side of Paradise's head.
Torres is trying to break the clinch but Paradise is controlling him.
Torres working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Paradise prevents Torres from breaking the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Torres.
Marcus Paradise is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paradise's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick misses from Paradise.
Paradise throws a big shot that misses.
Paradise tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Torres appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Paradise throws a low kick but Torres moves out of range easily.
Torres swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Torres staying out of range there.
Paradise throws a leg kick which misses Torres's front leg but catches the back leg as Torres tries to avoid it.
Torres moves out of range as Paradise throws a body kick.
Torres throwing a counter right hand but Paradise manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Torres keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
John Torres has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Torres takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Torres wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Paradise misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Paradise looks to move away, Torres throws a big counter combo but Paradise just gets out of the way.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Torres showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Paradise 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Marcus Paradise!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Donald O Rourke (ranked 7060 p4p, 615 weight class) and Tommy Shelby (ranked 5891 p4p, 561 weight class). O Rourke comes into the arena with Big Iron- Marty Robbins blaring out of the sound system. Donald O Rourke could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tommy Shelby 's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donald O Rourke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommy Shelby !
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shelby tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shelby . O Rourke does a little dance to reset his feet.
O Rourke misses with a takedown attempt - Shelby sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A left lands for Shelby .
Shelby throws a leg kick which misses O Rourke's front leg but catches the back leg as O Rourke tries to avoid it.
Shelby throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
O Rourke is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Shelby .
Shelby looks to land a combination but O Rourke avoids it well.
O Rourke shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shelby pinned against the cage. Shelby gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Rourke shoots in for a double leg but Shelby sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donald O Rourke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shelby scores with a jab to the body.
Shelby misses with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Rourke will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shelby lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Shelby pulls out of a head kick attempt.
O Rourke shoots and misses
and Shelby counters with a three punch combo that has O Rourke backing up. O Rourke nods at Shelby to acknowledge the strikes.
Shelby throws a series of punches but O Rourke moves out of range.
Tommy Shelby is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
O Rourke shoots in for a takedown but Shelby shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Shelby batters O Rourke with a massive right followed by a huge left! O Rourke is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Shelby lands a final crushing right hand to drop O Rourke to the mat with a gruesome thud! Shelby is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tommy Shelby !
The defeated Donald O Rourke had this to say: 'Donny Boy is sad.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Jimene (ranked 4006 p4p, 439 weight class) and Blake Shelley (ranked 5394 p4p, 526 weight class). Jimene comes to the cage accompanied by Lokutor - Constante Duelo. Blake Shelley will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rafael Jimene!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Blake Shelley !
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shelley instigates a clinch.
Shelley lands a nice shot to the body.
Jimene keeps control of Shelley as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jimene has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shelley is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jimene can't get the takedown.
Jimene is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Shelley is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Jimene. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jimene avoiding damage as Shelley throws knees to the body.
Shelley with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jimene tries to score a body lock takedown but Shelley shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Shelley tries to land a knee to the head but Jimene blocks with his arms.
Jimene tries for a takedown but Shelley manages to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shelley prevents a takedown attempt there.
Shelley lands a body shot in the clinch.
Shelley throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jimene goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shelley prevents it.
Shelley stops a takedown attempt from Jimene.
Shelley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jimene avoids it.
Jimene wants to take the fight to the mat but Shelley manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Shelley gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jimene.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shelley is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Jimene can't fight it off and eventually Shelley manages to take the fight to the floor. Jimene looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jimene is looking to cinch up a triangle. Shelley throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Jimene's body to avoid the submission. Jimene has instead reached around Shelley 's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Jimene arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rafael Jimene!
Post fight, Rafael Jimene took to the microphone: 'Usually i fight reckless and tonight i fought smart and brutal. I will prepare the next fight and hope for a renew for my contract, i love be here, i love these people.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kyung Joong Ho (ranked 4317 p4p, 432 weight class) and Akhmatbek Zholdoshev (ranked 3986 p4p, 407 weight class). Akhmatbek Zholdoshev 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
3 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Kyung Joong Ho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Akhmatbek Zholdoshev!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joong Ho blocks a head kick by Zholdoshev.
Joong Ho closes the distance and clinches.
Joong Ho pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zholdoshev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Joong Ho blocks a head kick by Zholdoshev.
Joong Ho throws a right hand that Zholdoshev ducks under and follows up with a left that Zholdoshev also avoids with ease.
Joong Ho throws a head kick that misses.
Zholdoshev throws a head kick that misses.
Joong Ho avoids the head kick by Zholdoshev.
Zholdoshev throws a nice looking combination but Joong Ho bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Joong Ho is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Joong Ho takes the fight into the clinch.
Zholdoshev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Joong Ho fails with an attempt to clinch.
Joong Ho moves into the clinch successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zholdoshev breaks the clinch.
Joong Ho avoids the head kick by Zholdoshev.
Joong Ho blocks a head kick by Zholdoshev.
A head kick misses from Zholdoshev.
Zholdoshev drops his hands momentarily and Joong Ho needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Zholdoshev just on the top of the head. Zholdoshev drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Zholdoshev - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kyung Joong Ho!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Charles Farias (ranked 2938 p4p, 275 weight class) and Mike Jones (ranked 3679 p4p, 324 weight class). Farias's entrance music is Notorious B.I.G - Juicy. A fine choice. Jones has chosen venom as his entrance music. Charles Farias has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 Amsterdam, Charles Farias!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Jones!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones shoots in but Farias avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Farias scores with a nice body kick.
Farias throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Mike Jones has been cut.
Charles Farias seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Farias throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Farias scores with a nice strike.
Farias forces Jones back against the cage and clinches.
Farias lands a knee to the body.
Farias landing knees to the head.
Farias throws a knee to the head but misses.
Farias with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Farias using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jones has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Farias throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jones blocks it with crossed arms.
Farias landing knees to the head.
Jones looking for a takedown.
Jones looks winded!
Farias with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farias connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jones's face.
Jones trying to control the position but instead, Farias has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jones into the cage.
Farias on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Farias tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jones wants to break free but Farias has control.
Farias tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jones tries to pull guard but Farias won't allow it.
Charles Farias has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Jones.
Farias misses with a knee strike.
Farias on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Farias misses with a knee strike.
Farias throws a knee to the head but misses.
Farias tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jones is stalling here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Farias.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farias connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jones's face.
Farias with a knee to the head.
Jones jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Farias walks away with a smile on his face. Jones gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nice body punch from Farias.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Farias has managed to clinch.
Jones wants to get back to striking at distance but Farias won't allow it.
Farias with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Farias tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Farias looking to throw knees to the head but Jones is blocking nicely.
Jones is trying to break free.
Jones takes a knee to the side of the body.
Farias connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jones's face.
That has opened up Mike Jones's cut even more.
Farias with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jones trying to control the position but instead, Farias has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jones into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farias scores with a knee to the head.
Farias tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jones wants a takedown but no success here.
Farias connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jones's face.
A knee to the head by Farias.
A knee to the head by Farias.
Farias lands a knee to the head.
Farias landing knees to the head.
Farias lands a knee to the head.
Farias tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Farias lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jones fails to pull guard.
Farias misses with a knee strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farias tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Farias using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jones has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jones tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Farias throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jones blocks it with crossed arms.
Farias with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Farias landing knees to the head.
Jones fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Farias lands a nice knee to the body.
Farias tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jones can't break the clinch.
Jones wants to get back to striking at distance but Farias won't allow it.
Farias tries a knee to the head but Jones blocks it.
Jones is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Farias has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Farias dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Jones's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A nice combination there by Farias.
Farias throws a nice head kick!
Farias misses with a wild body shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Farias. Jones shrugs it off though.
Jones takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jones throws a leg kick that is checked
and Farias counters with a series of strikes. Jones will be more careful next time no doubt.
Farias misses with a double jab
and Jones makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Farias moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Charles Farias is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Farias rushes Jones and presses him up against the cage.
Farias with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jones pushes off an throws an elbow but Farias leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jones tries to score a body lock takedown but Farias shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Farias looking to throw knees to the head but Jones is blocking nicely.
Jones takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farias tries to land a knee to the head but Jones blocks with his arms.
Jones looking for a takedown.
Farias with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Farias landing knees to the body.
Farias throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jones blocks it with crossed arms.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones goes for a takedown attempt but Farias pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Charles Farias has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Jones.
Farias defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jones.
Farias works over Jones's head and body with a nice combination.
Jones throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Farias was covering up waiting for the punch and Jones finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Farias wriggles free and stands up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Farias scores with a sloppy right hand. Jones should have avoided that one.
Farias scores with a head kick.
Farias pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jones back to the cage. Farias follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Farias lands a slapping body shot.
Farias throws a front kick that sends Jones stumbling back into the cage.
Jones takes a kick to the side of the head.
Farias clinches.
Farias using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jones has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jones content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Farias.
Jones trying to stall but Farias improves his position.
Farias tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farias connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jones's face.
Farias tries to land a knee to the head but Jones blocks with his arms.
Jones tries to pull guard but Farias forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Farias misses with a knee to the head.
Jones tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Farias smiles and moves away.
Farias tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Farias stuns Jones with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
Farias bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Farias throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones fails with the takedown.
A left and a right from Farias both land. Nice combination.
Jones shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Farias jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Farias lands a two punch combo.
Farias cracks Jones with an open hand slap.
Jones takes a jab right on the kisser.
Farias throws a nice head kick!
Charles Farias is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Farias lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jones at a distance.
Farias works Jones's body with a nice hook.
Farias connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jones momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Farias dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mike Jones's cut.
That's time! Farias's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Farias feints a jab promting Jones to slip. Farias then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jones slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jones misses with a straight left.
Farias darts in trying to clinch
and Jones counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jones.
Farias seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Jones tries to stand but Farias is controlling from the bottom.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones trying to stand up but can't free himself from Farias's guard.
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farias keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jones has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Farias works to full guard.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Farias is retaining full guard.
Farias is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Farias wants to get back to his feet but Jones is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A cross from Farias lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Farias defends it nicely.
Farias moves into the clinch successfully.
Farias with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jones takes a knee to the side of the body.
Farias scores with a knee to the head.
Jones takes a knee right on the jaw!
Farias landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Charles Farias has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Farias is controlling him.
Farias is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Farias connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jones's face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farias tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jones tries to score a body lock takedown but Farias shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Farias obliges.
Farias misses with a knee to the head.
Farias tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Farias throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jones blocks it with crossed arms.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Farias has him pressed against the cage.
Farias with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Farias prevents a takedown attempt there.
Charles Farias has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Jones.
Farias using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jones has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jones pulls guard successfully.
Jones throws his legs up looking for a submission but Farias uses it to pass to side control.
Jones struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farias has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Farias moves into the clinch.
Farias tries a knee to the head but Jones blocks it.
Farias lands a knee to the head.
Farias tries a knee to the head but Jones blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Farias with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mike Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones drops down looking for an ankle pick but Farias pulls his leg out and moves away.
Farias lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jones backs up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Farias showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Farias, 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:25
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Farias!
A victorious Charles Farias thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Carl Brooks (ranked 1745 p4p, 199 weight class) and Hairuddin Abdul Rahim (ranked 4316 p4p, 365 weight class). Brooks comes to the cage accompanied by Eminem - Phenomenal. Hairuddin Abdul Rahim 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carl Brooks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hairuddin Abdul Rahim!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brooks swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Abdul Rahim will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Brooks keeps Abdul Rahim at a distance using the push kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Abdul Rahim with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Brooks to score with a decent uppercut.
Abdul Rahim shoots in for a takedown but Brooks shows good takedown defense.
Abdul Rahim shoots in for a takedown but Brooks shows good takedown defense.
Carl Brooks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hairuddin Abdul Rahim.
Brooks 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 Hairuddin Abdul Rahim has been cut.
Abdul Rahim takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Brooks shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Abdul Rahim's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brooks pushes down on Abdul Rahim's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Brooks wants to work for an arm triangle but Abdul Rahim is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Brooks keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Brooks uses his free foot to push down on Abdul Rahim's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Abdul Rahim.
Brooks is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks controlling the position easily from mount.
Brooks lands a big elbow.
Abdul Rahim really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brooks. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Brooks lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Brooks controlling from mount.
Brooks is landing with some decent strikes but Abdul Rahim is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Brooks looking to finish Abdul Rahim with some ground and pound. This is bad for Abdul Rahim!
Abdul Rahim is rocked!
Brooks pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Abdul Rahim is still in real trouble! Can Brooks finish him?
Brooks controlling from the full mount.
Abdul Rahim is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Brooks is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Abdul Rahim can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Brooks controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brooks scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Abdul Rahim?
Brooks landing punches.
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!
Brooks tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Abdul Rahim seems to have recovered his senses.
Brooks has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Brooks can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Abdul Rahim is looking to escape.
Brooks landing strikes from the mount and Abdul Rahim is in trouble!
Abdul Rahim tries to improve his position but Brooks has taken his back! Brooks has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Abdul Rahim tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Brooks pushes Abdul Rahim away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Carl Brooks!
In his post fight interview, Carl Brooks started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Walter Heisenberg (ranked 2612 p4p, 307 weight class) and Tez Huges (ranked 3505 p4p, 388 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Walter Heisenberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tez Huges!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Huges scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Heisenberg walks into a stiff left hand from Huges.
Heisenberg takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
It looks like Walter Heisenberg has been cut.
Huges lands a glancing blow to the side of Heisenberg's head.
Huges fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Heisenberg looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huges shoots in looking for a takedown. Heisenberg tries to sprawl out of it but Huges keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Heisenberg manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Heisenberg throwing a counter right hand but Huges manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huges connects with a body shot that sends Heisenberg's belly button to the back.
Huges lands with a shot to the body.
Huges dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huges swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Huges punishes Heisenberg's body with a nice straight punch.
Huges works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Heisenberg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Huges.
Heisenberg is looking to counter with a body kick.
Huges swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huges jabs Heisenberg to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Huges misses the target.
Huges scores with a jab to the body.
Huges throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Heisenberg thinks about countering with a head kick.
Huges with a hook.
Huges lands a glancing blow to the side of Heisenberg's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huges misses with a jab, cross combination.
Heisenberg is looking to counter punch.
Huges falls off balance throwing a combination
and Heisenberg counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Huges misses with a hook.
As Huges backs away, Heisenberg returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Heisenberg takes one to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tez Huges dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Walter Heisenberg's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
A jab from Huges misses.
A little feinted left hand from Heisenberg on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Heisenberg definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Heisenberg blocks a jab.
Huges just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHeisenberg.
Huges looks to land a left hand but Heisenberg moved out of range nicely.
Heisenberg throwing a counter right hand but Huges manages to avoid it.
Tez Huges seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Huges fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Heisenberg avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huges cracks Heisenberg with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Huges lands a jab.
Huges fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Heisenberg manages to avoid it.
Huges swings away with a body shot that misses
and Heisenberg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huges comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Heisenberg takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Huges has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A swing and a miss from Huges.
Huges throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Heisenberg's waist but Heisenberg gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Huges off to one side.
Heisenberg is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Huges throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huges shoots and misses
and Heisenberg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Tez Huges has been cut.
Walter Heisenberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tez Huges.
Huges misses with a takedown attempt - Heisenberg sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Huges lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Huges throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Huges. Heisenberg does a little dance to reset his feet.
Huges throws a hook but Heisenberg blocks it.
Heisenberg appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Huges throws an off balance right hand
and Heisenberg counters with a right hand to the body.
Huges fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Heisenberg thinks about countering with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tez Huges showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Huges misses with a right hand
and Heisenberg makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Huges really felt that one!
Huges shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A counter left hand to the body from Heisenberg misses its target.
Heisenberg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Huges throws a jab but it's blocked by Heisenberg.
Heisenberg appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huges swings for the body but Heisenberg moves out of range.
Huges throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heisenberg feinted there with a counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huges loads up on a big right hand but Heisenberg slips the punch.
It looked like Heisenberg was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Huges.
Huges throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Heisenberg stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice straight punches there by Huges. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Huges.
Heisenberg on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Huges misses with a body shot.
Heisenberg throws a quick counter head kick but Huges was just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huges cracks Heisenberg with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Heisenberg stuffs the takedown attempt from Huges. Huges gets slowly back to his feet.
A shot to the liver by Huges. Beautiful body shot.
Huges connects with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huges fails to land with a series of punches.
Heisenberg was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
No luck for Huges with that takedown attempt.
Tez Huges is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Walter Heisenberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tez Huges.
Huges misses with a jab, cross combination.
A little feinted left hand from Heisenberg on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Huges misses with a jab to the body
and Heisenberg counters with a head kick that drops Huges to the mat! Huges scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Huges is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huges throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Heisenberg counters with a nice right hand that sends Huges toppling to the canvas! Huges scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Heisenberg finish him?!
Huges is still on wobbly legs! Can Heisenberg finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Huges fails with the takedown.
Heisenberg thinks about countering with a body kick.
Huges seems to have recovered his senses.
Huges changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Walter Heisenberg.
Well Huges has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tez Huges!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kario Rack (ranked 3492 p4p, 399 weight class) and Darius McCrae (ranked 4960 p4p, 513 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kario Rack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darius McCrae!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from McCrae.
Rack defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McCrae.
McCrae with a poor takedown
and Rack decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McCrae's guard.
Kario Rack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darius McCrae.
McCrae had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rack defends it easily.
McCrae keeping full guard, as Rack tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCrae isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Rack stacks McCrae on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Rack!
Rack could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
McCrae tries to buck Rack off but Rack is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCrae prevents Rack from improving position.
McCrae is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
McCrae is still trying to improve position.
McCrae manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rack's best efforts.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCrae looking for submissions off his back.
McCrae actively working from the bottom here.
McCrae actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCrae looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Rack pushes past his half guard into mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rack manages to capitalize on a mistake by McCrae to take his back!
Rack has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, McCrae has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
McCrae 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.
Rack keeps control of the position easily here as McCrae tries to buck him off.
McCrae wants to escape the position.
McCrae manages to reverse the position and now he's in Rack's guard. Nice work there by McCrae.
Rack keeping moving, preventing McCrae from controlling successfully.
Rack has control of McCrae's left arm, preventing McCrae from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCrae drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rack looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rack looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rack!
Rack looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
McCrae is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McCrae looking for a sweep but Rack has passed into full mount! Oh no!
McCrae is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rack controlling from mount.
McCrae really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
McCrae is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rack controlling from mount.
McCrae can't escape the position.
Rack postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. McCrae looks a forlorn figure.
Rack controlling from the full mount.
Rack manages to capitalize on a mistake by McCrae to take his back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rack is trying to stick to McCrae's back but McCrae is turning into Rack. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Rack's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by McCrae.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCrae trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rack is looking for a triangle but McCrae pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kario Rack dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
McCrae doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rack counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rack avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rack got a little sloppy there for a moment and McCrae has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rack has managed to get both his arms back between McCrae's legs - danger averted.
Rack controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCrae throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rack slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
McCrae is looking for a triangle but Rack pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCrae looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McCrae is looking for a triangle but Rack pushes his legs off easily.
Rack engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
McCrae is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rack defends well.
Rack advances position into side control!
McCrae tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rack wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rack is staying tight to McCrae's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Rack has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
McCrae sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
McCrae is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rack pulls his head out easily.
Rack keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
McCrae looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McCrae looking for subs from the bottom but Rack mounts him!
Rack is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCrae can do to turn this around?
McCrae is breathing heavily.
Rack prevents McCrae from getting the reversal.
Rack controlling from mount.
McCrae is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rack sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
McCrae manages to regain half guard. Good work.
McCrae looking for submissions off his back.
McCrae looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McCrae looking for submissions off his back.
McCrae tries to roll over but Rack keeps him under control.
McCrae actively working from the bottom here.
Rack not doing much here.
McCrae actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rack seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kario Rack dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
McCrae has his takedown stuffed
and Rack counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
McCrae has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rack can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McCrae is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rack is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCrae has his feet on Rack's thighs here. He's pushed Rack off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Rack screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Darius McCrae!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Southern Goon (ranked 2880 p4p, 321 weight class) and Chunzhi Zheng (ranked 3006 p4p, 333 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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159 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Southern Goon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chunzhi Zheng!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zheng is defended easily by Goon.
A little feinted left hand from Goon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Goon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Zheng moves out of range as Goon strikes.
Goon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zheng shoots in for a takedown but Goon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A big left from Goon misses.
Zheng shoots in for a takedown but Goon shows good takedown defense.
Southern Goon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chunzhi Zheng.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zheng.
Goon swinging wildly here.
Zheng changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Zheng fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zheng tries to close the distance and clinch but Goon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zheng shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Goon but Goon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Goon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Goon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zheng.
Nice straight punches there by Goon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Goon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zheng slips a jab from Goon.
Zheng is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Zheng throws a head kick that misses.
Zheng looks to land a body kick but Goon moved away.
Zheng shoots in looking for a takedown. Goon tries to sprawl out of it but Zheng keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Goon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A jab from Goon misses.
Zheng tries to close the distance and clinch but Goon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zheng throws a right and a left that Goon avoids nicely.
It looked like Goon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zheng takes a jab right on the kisser.
Good standup being displayed there by Goon as he connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zheng showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Goon.
Goon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zheng.
Zheng is trying to counter with his kicks.
Goon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Goon swats away the attempt to clinch by Zheng.
Goon misses with a looping right.
Zheng looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Goon is fending him off so far but Zheng persists. Nope, Goon circles away and we're back to standing.
Goon throwing a counter right hand but Zheng manages to avoid it.
Zheng looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Goon is fending him off so far but Zheng persists. Nope, Goon circles away and we're back to standing.
Goon lands a jab-cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goon connects with a looping right hand.
Zheng is rocked!
Goon looks to throw the jab but Zheng is out of range.
Zheng misses with a jab to the body
and Goon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chunzhi Zheng seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A right-left combo lands from Goon.
Zheng is still on wobbly legs! Can Goon finish him?
Goon is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zheng moves away.
Zheng seems to have recovered his senses.
Goon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zheng's head.
Zheng moves in looking to clinch but Goon pushes him off.
Goon throwing a counter right hand but Zheng manages to avoid it.
Zheng fails with a takedown attempt.
Goon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zheng throws a front kick that sends Goon stumbling back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Southern Goon dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A punch lands to the side of Zheng 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Goon catches Zheng with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Goon leaves Zheng with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Zheng tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Goon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zheng shoots for a double leg takedown but Goon sprawls well. He's pushed Zheng's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Goon appears to be looking for a big counter.
Southern Goon is winning the standup battle so far.
Zheng is trying hard to land a takedown here. Goon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Southern Goon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chunzhi Zheng.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zheng tries to clinch up.
Goon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zheng tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Goon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zheng tries to clinch but Goon is having none of it.
Goon is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Goon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zheng misses with a body shot.
Jab by Goon.
Goon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Zheng is breathing heavily.
Zheng fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zheng is defended easily by Goon.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Zheng might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Goon has got the better of the exchanges.
Goon lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Zheng with that takedown attempt.
It looked like Goon was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zheng.
Goon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Goon connects with the punch.
Goon digs a good hook to Zheng's body.
Zheng misses with a takedown attempt - Goon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Goon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Goon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zheng can do to turn this around?
Goon lands a big right hand that sends Zheng crashing to the mat! Goon stays standing though and waves Zheng back to his feet!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zheng on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Zheng with a poor takedown
and Goon counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Southern Goon!
After winning the bout, Southern Goon thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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