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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Adam Kadmon (ranked 2368 p4p, 315 weight class) and Seth Slithers (ranked 4302 p4p, 479 weight class). Seth Slithers 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adam Kadmon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Seth Slithers!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Slithers with that takedown attempt.
Slithers gets tackled into the cage by Kadmon. Kadmon maintains the clinch.
Slithers looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kadmon gets underhooks to prevent Slithers's takedown attempt.
Kadmon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Kadmon on the inside.
Slithers tries to pull guard but Kadmon won't allow it.
Adam Kadmon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seth Slithers.
Slithers can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Come on Kadmon - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kadmon digs a right hand into Slithers's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Slithers's gas tank.
Slithers is trying to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kadmon controlling the action here for a moment.
Kadmon manages to break the clinch.
Kadmon works over Slithers's head and body with a nice combination.
Slithers has his takedown stuffed
and Kadmon counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kadmon connects with a single shot there.
Kadmon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kadmon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kadmon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slithers walks into a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kadmon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kadmon moves into the clinch.
Kadmon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice straight punches there by Kadmon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kadmon.
Kadmon cracks Slithers with a right hand to the side of the head.
Adam Kadmon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slithers shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kadmon but Kadmon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
An attempted straight right counter from Kadmon misses the target.
Kadmon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Kadmon does no damage.
Kadmon lands with a good body shot.
Kadmon bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Slithers looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Slithers is rocked!
Kadmon cracks a nice hook into Slithers's ribs.
Kadmon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kadmon is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Kadmon lands a nice hook to Slithers's body. Slithers takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kadmon tries to bum rush Slithers with a series of wild strikes but Slithers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Slithers looks for a takedown but Kadmon sprawls well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Slithers.
Kadmon connects with the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slithers gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kadmon counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kadmon lands the left hand.
Slithers is still on wobbly legs! Can Kadmon finish him?
Kadmon drops Slithers with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Slithers! Kadmon dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adam Kadmon!
In defeat, Seth Slithers stepped up to the mic, saying 'He escaped my death grip. Next time he wont be so lucky. '.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between My Time (ranked 2115 p4p, 118 weight class) and Dangelo Vargas (ranked 3430 p4p, 165 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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, My Time!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dangelo Vargas!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vargas misses with an uppercut
and Time counters with a straight right hand.
Vargas walks into a stiff left hand from Time.
Vargas gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Time counters with a leg kick.
Time looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vargas throws an overhand right that lands on Time's shoulder, as Time tries to avoid the shot.
Vargas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A cross from Vargas lands.
Vargas bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Time's head backwards.
Time misses the jab.
Vargas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Time seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Time fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vargas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Time looks to throw the jab but Vargas is out of range.
Vargas misses the shot to the body.
Time lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Time lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Time throws a predictable looking body shot
and Vargas counters with a slapping leg kick.
Vargas feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Time's calf.
Vargas slips a jab from Time.
Donk. Time catches Vargas right on the button with a cross.
Vargas throws a hook but Time blocks it.
Vargas throws out a leg kick but Time moves out of range and Vargas only half commits.
Time lands a body shot.
Time ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Time swinging wildly here.
A jab from Vargas does it's job there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vargas checks the leg kick nicely there.
Vargas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vargas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
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!
Time slips under a jab from Vargas.
A good leg kick by Vargas.
Vargas throws a body shot but no joy.
A combination from Time does no damage.
Jab from Time.
Time fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vargas manages to avoid it.
Time moves out of range as Vargas strikes.
It looked like Time wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Time tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vargas was well out of range. Poor timing from Time.
Decent striking displayed by Time there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vargas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Time scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Vargas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Time.
Time looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A swing and a miss from Vargas.
Vargas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Time.
Time fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vargas on the side of the head.
Time scores with a jab. Vargas acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Time slips under a jab.
Time misses with a wild combination.
Vargas throws a body kick that misses.
Time is looking to counter punch.
Vargas misses with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Time throws a combination that misses
and Vargas counters with a big head kick but Time shrugs it off.
Time connects with a single shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vargas walks into a jab.
My Time seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Time buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A left lands for Vargas.
Time slips under a jab.
Vargas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Time swings for the body but Vargas moves out of range.
Vargas slips under a jab.
Vargas lands a right hook to the body.
Time throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vargas counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
My Time dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Time lands with an overhand left.
Time takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Time misses with a looping left.
Time moves out of range as Vargas strikes.
A swing and a miss from Time.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Vargas might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Time has got the better of the exchanges.
A shot to the liver by Vargas. Beautiful body shot.
Vargas slips a jab and a cross from Time.
Time takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Time scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Time fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vargas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Time with a nice cross.
Time rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vargas counters with a nice kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Time.
Vargas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vargas scores with a jab.
Vargas takes a swing at Time's ribcage but misses.
Time takes a jab right on the kisser.
A big right from Vargas misses.
Vargas walks into a stiff left hand from Time.
Vargas connects with an inside leg kick.
Time thuds a left hand into Vargas's body.
Vargas misses with a straight right.
A solid body kick from Vargas.
Vargas swings for the body but Time moves out of range.
Time half committed to a counter leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Time throws a right and a left that Vargas avoids nicely.
Vargas misses with a hook
and Time counters with a three punch combo that has Vargas backing up. Vargas nods at Time to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Time throws a series of punches but Vargas avoids them all with ease.
Time takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
My Time is winning the standup battle so far.
Time cracks Vargas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Time fails to land with a series of punches.
Time misses with a series of wild punches.
Vargas counters with a body kick.
Vargas throws a good cross that connects.
Time lands a two punch combo.
Vargas is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Time throws a body shot but no joy.
Time ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vargas clobbers Time with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vargas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Time.
A big left from Time misses.
Time misses with a double jab.
Time throws a big shot that misses.
Time throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vargas.
Vargas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Time misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vargas is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Time with a body shot.
Vargas lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vargas tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Time was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A telegraphed right hand from Time misses the target.
Vargas closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like My Time has been cut.
Time misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vargas.
Vargas throws out a counter right but Time avoids it with no problem.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vargas throws a leg kick
and Time counters with a nice uppercut.
Vargas throws a body punch but Time moves out of range.
Vargas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Time moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Time keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vargas misses with a right hand
and Vargas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Time misses with a few strikes there.
Vargas on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
My Time dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on My Time's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Vargas defending well as Time loads up on a big left hand.
Vargas throws a low kick but Time moves out of range easily.
Time is looking to counter punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Time misses the target.
Time on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Vargas misses with a wild body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Time there.
Vargas throws a hook to the side of Time's head but Time sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vargas is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vargas lands with a straight right. Time didn't see that one coming.
Vargas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Time throws a looping overhand right but Vargas ducks down to avoid it.
Time avoids the body shot from Vargas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Time closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Vargas is still on wobbly legs! Can Time finish him?
Time misses with a looping right.
A lazy left from Time finds it's target.
Vargas gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Vargas tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Time is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Vargas buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Vargas!! Vargas is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Time throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). My Time!
My Time spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Winston Cooper (ranked 3142 p4p, 301 weight class) and Edward Conan (ranked 2078 p4p, 228 weight class). Winston Cooper 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
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Winston Cooper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edward Conan!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Phil Schofield and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No joy there for Conan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cooper tries to counter by clinching up but Conan breaks away and moves out of range.
Conan looks to throw the jab but Cooper is out of range.
Cooper tries to clinch up but Conan circles away and keeps his distance.
Conan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Conan misses with a wild body shot.
Cooper tries to clinch but Conan is having none of it.
Cooper moves away from the strike by Conan.
Cooper tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Conan manages to circle out of the way.
Conan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Conan throws a lazy right hand but Cooper sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Conan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cooper in his tracks.
Cooper tries to clinch up.
Cooper gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cooper pushes off an throws an elbow but Conan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cooper can't find room to land a body shot as Conan controls the action.
Our sources have told us that Cooper has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Conan dodges an elbow strike from Cooper.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Conan.
Conan scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cooper misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Conan.
Conan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Conan blocks a body shot from Cooper.
Conan avoids a wild elbow strike from Cooper.
Cooper is trying to maintain a safe position but Conan gets an underhook and turns Cooper into the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cooper.
Conan works on Cooper's body with a couple of short punches.
Conan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Conan lands with a short shot to the head.
Conan prevents a body shot from Cooper.
Conan lands a big right hand that drops Cooper! The killer instinct kicks in and Conan finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Conan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edward Conan!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roy Roach (ranked 2237 p4p, 274 weight class) and Ramon Gianni (ranked 1689 p4p, 221 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Roach might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Jump Around, House of Pain. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roy Roach!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ramon Gianni!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roach throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Roach throws a body kick that misses
and Gianni counters with a right hand to the body.
A shot to the liver by Gianni. Beautiful body shot.
Gianni jabs Roach right on the nose. Roach blinks but takes it well.
Roach scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gianni doesn't seem bothered though.
Gianni showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Roach.
Gianni lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gianni throws a right hand that misses
and Roach connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gianni misses with an uppercut.
No joy there for Roach, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gianni cracks Roach with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gianni throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Roach takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gianni lands a jab to the head.
Nice uppercut there from Gianni.
Roach misses the shot to the body.
Gianni tries to clinch but Roach moves out of range.
Gianni throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Roach stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Roach takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Roach misses with a wild body shot.
Roach throws out a loose jab but Gianni uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gianni misses with a double jab
and Roach counters with a three punch combo that has Gianni backing up. Gianni nods at Roach to acknowledge the strikes.
Roach misses with a hook to the body
and Gianni counters with a slapping leg kick.
Gianni looks to land a body kick but Roach moved away.
Good exchange - Gianni coming out on top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gianni moves into range and clinches up with Roach.
Roach breaks the clinch.
Gianni is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Roach had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gianni throws a body punch but Roach moves out of range.
Gianni misses with a leg kick
and Roach connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gianni avoids the body shot from Roach.
Roach displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Gianni fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gianni checks a low kick from Roach.
Nice straight punches there by Roach. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Roach.
Gianni throws a leg kick which misses Roach's front leg but catches the back leg as Roach tries to avoid it.
Gianni gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gianni misses with a short punch on the inside.
Roach blocks an uppercut.
Gianni is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Roach to keep the fight standing.
Gianni jumps into guard, dragging Roach to the mat.
Roach looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Roach throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gianni works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gianni wants to hit a switch here but Roach passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Gianni there!
Gianni keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Roach wants to control the pace but Gianni is squirming around nicely.
Gianni is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Roach there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Gianni tries to hold on but Roach postures up.
Gianni is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gianni tries to hold on but Roach pushes him away.
Gianni is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ramon Gianni will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Roach circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Roach gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Roach jabs at Gianni's body.
Roach moves out of range as Gianni throws a body kick.
Gianni throws a solid leg kick but Roach takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gianni.
Roach is looking to counter punch.
Roach takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gianni thuds his right hand into Roach's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gianni misses with a low kick.
Gianni lands a high kick!
Roach throws a body punch but Gianni moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roach rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gianni moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gianni flicks out a counter leg kick but Roach steps away.
Gianni delivers a nice body kick.
Roach throws a shot from downtown. Gianni moves away and avoids it.
Gianni is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Roach.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roach takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Roach misses the target.
Roach avoids the head kick by Gianni.
Roach appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gianni feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Roach's calf.
Gianni throws a nice inside leg kick.
Roy Roach is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gianni dodges the punch combination from Roach.
Roach will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gianni throws a right hand that misses
and Roach counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Roach works Gianni's body with a nice hook.
Gianni lands with a straight right. Roach didn't see that one coming.
Roach is looking to wear down Gianni with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gianni misses with a wild body shot.
No joy there for Roach, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roach ducks under a wild hook from Gianni.
Gianni misses with a wild body shot.
Gianni swinging wildly here.
Gianni is looking to clinch but Roach is avoiding it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roach uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gianni.
Gianni throws a right hand that Roach ducks under and follows up with a left that Roach also avoids with ease.
Roach misses with a few strikes there.
Gianni throws a wild body kick that Roach sees coming a mile off.
A little feinted left hand from Roach on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gianni lands a nice hook to Roach's body. Roach takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice body punch from Roach.
Some bone on bone action there as Gianni checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gianni looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gianni looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It looked like Roach was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Roach takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gianni listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gianni lets loose with a powerful body kick. Roach will feel that in the morning.
Roach uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gianni has time to react.
Gianni has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gianni misses with some punches.
Roach wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gianni has Roach pressed against the cage, preventing Roach from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gianni struggles to land a body shot inside as Roach controls his hands.
Gianni keeps control of Roach as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Roach blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Roach's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Roach throws the left hand but Gianni avoids the punch easily.
Roach lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gianni circles away quickly and effectively.
Gianni was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Gianni lands a jab to Roach's midsection.
Roach loads up on a big right hand but Gianni slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gianni throws a nice looking combination but Roach bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gianni lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gianni misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gianni swings widly with a right hand
and Roach counters with a nice body shot.
Roach takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Roach fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gianni manages to avoid it.
Gianni misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Gianni.
Roach displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Good shot there by Roach.
A bone on bone clash there as Gianni blocks the leg kick.
The fighters circling - Gianni throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Roach rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gianni moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ramon Gianni will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Gianni rushes Roach and presses him up against the cage.
Gianni misses with a punch on the inside.
Gianni gets through Roach's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Roach prevents a body shot from Gianni.
Roach tries to work over Gianni's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Roach is trying to break the clinch but Gianni is controlling him.
Gianni misses with the head strike.
Gianni is working Roach over against the cage.
Gianni prevents Roach from breaking the clinch.
Gianni lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Roach breaks the clinch.
Gianni throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gianni takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ramon Gianni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roach swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gianni checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Decent striking displayed by Gianni there.
Gianni works Roach's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Gianni tenderised Roach's leg. Roach is trying to keep his angry face on.
Roach throws a right and a left that both miss.
Both fighters circling a little - Gianni finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Roach throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Gianni wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gianni throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gianni throws a sloppy head kick and Roach moves out of range easily.
Roach walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Roach throws a leg kick which misses Gianni's front leg but catches the back leg as Gianni tries to avoid it.
Gianni misses with a kick to the body.
Roach lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gianni circles away quickly and effectively.
Gianni tries to clinch but Roach is having none of it.
It looked like Roach wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gianni.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gianni works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gianni fails to land with a series of punches.
Roach ducks under a wild hook from Gianni.
Gianni scores with a kick to the midsection.
Gianni takes a swing at Roach's ribcage but misses.
Gianni does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Roach moves out of range of the body kick from Gianni.
Gianni throws a big shot that misses.
Gianni throws an off balance right hand
letting Roach counter with a right hand.
Gianni attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gianni throws a right and a left that both miss.
Roach was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Roach is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gianni.
Gianni throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gianni takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gianni swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gianni instigates a clinch.
Roach wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gianni keeps control of Roach as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Gianni fails to land.
Roach working hard to break the clinch.
Roach tries to break free but Gianni pushes him back against the cage.
Gianni lands with a left to the head.
Gianni lands with a light punch inside.
Gianni misses with a punch on the inside.
Roach working hard to break the clinch.
Roy Roach has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gianni.
Roach breaks from the clinch.
Gianni lands a nice leg kick that just misses Roach's sensitive parts.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gianni looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gianni lands a nice hook to Roach's body. Roach takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Roach is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gianni.
Gianni misses with a straight left.
Gianni feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Roach's calf.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gianni keeps Roach at a distance using the push kick.
A jab from Gianni finds it's way through Roach's defenses.
A combination from Roach does no damage.
Gianni shapes to counter with a head kick.
Roach throws a lazy right hand but Gianni sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Roach goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gianni throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Roach on the side of the head.
Ramon Gianni is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gianni moves into range and clinches up with Roach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramon Gianni comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gianni winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ramon Gianni!
A victorious Ramon Gianni 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Aleksey Viktorov (ranked 1185 p4p, 65 weight class) and John Silver (ranked 22556 p4p, 260 weight class). Viktorov's entrance music is Lyube - Davay Za. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
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145 lbs
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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
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Aleksey Viktorov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Silver!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Viktorov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Silver misses with a few strikes there.
Silver looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Silver looking to score a takedown here. Viktorov is defending well but Silver drives through and ends up in Viktorov's guard.
Silver must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Viktorov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Silver is aware though and is defending well.
Silver wants to control from the top but Viktorov keeps moving.
Silver is stalling in the full guard.
Silver postures up in Viktorov's guard and throws a big left but Viktorov blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silver avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Viktorov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Silver.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silver preventing the sweep.
Silver looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Silver throws an elbow that misses. Viktorov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Silver's guard. Nice move by Viktorov!
Silver keeping full guard, as Viktorov tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Viktorov trying to control the position from guard on top but Silver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Viktorov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Silver is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Viktorov, into his guard.
Silver not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viktorov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Viktorov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Silver being controlled here momentarily.
Viktorov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Silver is working Viktorov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Silver throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silver with a flurry of punches that miss.
Viktorov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Silver passes into half guard.
Viktorov looking for submissions off his back.
Viktorov wants to get back to full guard.
Silver throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Silver tries to pass the half guard into mount. Viktorov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Silver seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Viktorov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nice strikes from Silver there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viktorov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Silver is working away from the top position though.
Silver throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ground and pound from Silver.
Silver wants to take a breather but Viktorov is having none of it.
Viktorov is looking to control Silver's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Viktorov avoid being mounted?
Viktorov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Viktorov trying to hold on to Silver's head to control him but Silver postures up.
Silver is stalling here. Viktorov is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Silver seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Viktorov has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Silver dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Viktorov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The fighters circling - Silver throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Silver has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Silver uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Viktorov has time to react.
Viktorov instigates a clinch.
Silver has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Viktorov tries to pull guard but Silver holds him up against the cage and eventually Viktorov drops back down to his feet.
A frustrated look appears on Silver's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Viktorov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Silver to keep the fight standing.
Viktorov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksey Viktorov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Viktorov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viktorov tries to pull guard but Silver holds him up against the cage and eventually Viktorov drops back down to his feet.
Silver breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Good standup being displayed there by Silver as he connects with a hook.
Viktorov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Silver swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Some wild striking there from Silver.
Viktorov tries to counter by clinching up but Silver breaks away and moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viktorov slips a jab and a cross from Silver.
Silver swings for the body but Viktorov moves out of range.
Viktorov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silver lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Silver.
Silver connects with an inside leg kick.
Viktorov tries to clinch up.
Viktorov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Viktorov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Silver fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Viktorov to the ground. Silver is now in Viktorov's guard.
Viktorov is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Silver rolls with it to try and escape but Viktorov cranks on the arm and Silver is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aleksey Viktorov!
Aleksey Viktorov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Snake Under A T Rex Bottom (ranked 3080 p4p, 297 weight class) and Harry McQuirre (ranked 1193 p4p, 137 weight class). A T Rex Bottom kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is A Tribe Called Kotori. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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159 lbs
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160 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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Snake Under A T Rex Bottom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry McQuirre!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McQuirre just misses with a punch to the body.
A T Rex Bottom lands with a nice combination. McQuirre backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Harry McQuirre has been cut.
A T Rex Bottom throws a nice looking combination but McQuirre bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McQuirre throws out a counter right but A T Rex Bottom avoids it with no problem.
A T Rex Bottom scores with the left hand. McQuirre knows he should have avoided that one.
A T Rex Bottom drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
McQuirre is looking to stand up but A T Rex Bottom isn't so interested in that idea.
A T Rex Bottom trying to control but McQuirre is working from the bottom.
A T Rex Bottom is really struggling to control McQuirre but he's trying to hold on to the position.
McQuirre wants to get back to his feet but A T Rex Bottom is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McQuirre keeping moving, preventing A T Rex Bottom from controlling successfully.
McQuirre told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
McQuirre bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in A T Rex Bottom's guard.
A T Rex Bottom pulls McQuirre in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McQuirre decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A T Rex Bottom throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling McQuirre to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McQuirre lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McQuirre waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract A T Rex Bottom.
A T Rex Bottom half committed to a counter leg kick.
A T Rex Bottom throws a predictable looking body shot
and McQuirre counters with a straight right hand.
McQuirre jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McQuirre missing with a left hand there. A T Rex Bottom was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McQuirre tries to clinch there but A T Rex Bottom circles away.
McQuirre rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but A T Rex Bottom moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice shot lands for McQuirre.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McQuirre throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck A T Rex Bottom on the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A T Rex Bottom goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McQuirre is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by A T Rex Bottom.
A T Rex Bottom slips a straight right by McQuirre.
McQuirre misses with a straight left.
A T Rex Bottom drops down looking for a counter takedown but McQuirre sprawls and moves away.
A T Rex Bottom ducks under a wild hook from McQuirre.
Harry McQuirre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A T Rex Bottom bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A T Rex Bottom was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McQuirre misses with a series of wild punches.
A T Rex Bottom looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A T Rex Bottom displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McQuirre throws out the jab.
McQuirre punishes A T Rex Bottom's body with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A T Rex Bottom throws a hook but McQuirre blocks it.
McQuirre connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McQuirre rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but A T Rex Bottom moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A T Rex Bottom steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McQuirre.
A T Rex Bottom appears to be looking for a big counter.
A T Rex Bottom throws a right and a left that both miss.
A T Rex Bottom moves out of range as McQuirre strikes.
A T Rex Bottom moves out of range as McQuirre strikes.
McQuirre scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McQuirre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but A T Rex Bottom was well out of range. Poor timing from McQuirre.
A T Rex Bottom appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry McQuirre dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harry McQuirre's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A T Rex Bottom steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McQuirre.
A T Rex Bottom appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
McQuirre swings widly with a right hand
enabling A T Rex Bottom to counter with a crisp jab.
McQuirre feints a jab promting A T Rex Bottom to slip. McQuirre then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. A T Rex Bottom slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
McQuirre's jab looks to have found its range, popping A T Rex Bottom under the eye.
McQuirre connects with a nice looking jab.
McQuirre throws the left hand but A T Rex Bottom avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McQuirre scores with a hook.
Harry McQuirre seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McQuirre misses with a hook
and A T Rex Bottom counters with a left and a right that stings McQuirre.
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!
McQuirre misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McQuirre takes a swing at A T Rex Bottom's ribcage but misses.
It looked like A T Rex Bottom was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McQuirre.
McQuirre scores with a jab to the head.
McQuirre scores with a jab to the head.
A T Rex Bottom showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McQuirre.
A T Rex Bottom was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A T Rex Bottom misses with a combination
enabling McQuirre to counter with a crisp jab.
McQuirre steps to the side to avoid the strikes from A T Rex Bottom.
McQuirre looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McQuirre misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McQuirre connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between A T Rex Bottom's hands.
A T Rex Bottom steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McQuirre.
A T Rex Bottom uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McQuirre.
McQuirre throws a looping overhand right but A T Rex Bottom ducks down to avoid it.
A T Rex Bottom appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A T Rex Bottom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A T Rex Bottom is looking to counter punch.
McQuirre looks to land a right hand but A T Rex Bottom moved out of range.
McQuirre might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
McQuirre throws an ugly left hook that misses
and A T Rex Bottom counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A nice combination there by McQuirre.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from McQuirre misses its intended target.
McQuirre lands with a right hand.
McQuirre has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A T Rex Bottom takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
McQuirre cracks A T Rex Bottom with a good jab.
McQuirre slips a jab and a cross from A T Rex Bottom.
A T Rex Bottom slips a jab and a cross from McQuirre.
McQuirre uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A T Rex Bottom looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McQuirre falls off balance throwing a combination
and A T Rex Bottom counters with a nice double leg into guard.
McQuirre is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A T Rex Bottom is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McQuirre gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McQuirre misses with the head strike.
McQuirre has a couple of punches blocked by A T Rex Bottom.
A T Rex Bottom is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McQuirre is keeping busy.
A T Rex Bottom looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A T Rex Bottom breaks from the clinch.
A T Rex Bottom takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A lazy left from McQuirre finds it's target.
McQuirre just misses with a punch to the body.
A T Rex Bottom drops down looking for a counter takedown but McQuirre sprawls and moves away.
A T Rex Bottom misses with a takedown
and McQuirre counters with a straight right hand.
A T Rex Bottom on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry McQuirre showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Harry McQuirre'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!
A T Rex Bottom has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
McQuirre tries to clinch up.
A T Rex Bottom takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A T Rex Bottom slips under a jab.
McQuirre lands with a cross.
The fighters circling - McQuirre throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McQuirre scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right-left combo lands from McQuirre.
McQuirre looks to land a right hand but A T Rex Bottom moved out of range.
A T Rex Bottom changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McQuirre scores with a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McQuirre wants to clinch up but A T Rex Bottom keeps it at a distance.
A T Rex Bottom takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McQuirre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McQuirre throws a series of punches but A T Rex Bottom moves out of range.
A T Rex Bottom slips a straight right by McQuirre.
A T Rex Bottom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McQuirre was well out of range. Poor timing from A T Rex Bottom.
A little jabbing left from McQuirre on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McQuirre throws a right and a left that both miss.
A T Rex Bottom takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McQuirre wants to clinch but A T Rex Bottom slips to the side
and A T Rex Bottom counters with an outside leg kick.
Snake Under A T Rex Bottom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McQuirre jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from McQuirre. A T Rex Bottom does a little dance to reset his feet.
McQuirre uses good head movement to avoid the hook from A T Rex Bottom.
McQuirre lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
McQuirre cracks A T Rex Bottom with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A T Rex Bottom lands with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McQuirre scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McQuirre throws a big shot that misses.
Snake Under A T Rex Bottom is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McQuirre throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McQuirre misses with a wild combination.
McQuirre scores with a decent looking hook.
A T Rex Bottom lands with a kick to the ribs.
A T Rex Bottom tries to land a body kick
and McQuirre counters with a straight right hand.
McQuirre swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McQuirre lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A T Rex Bottom throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McQuirre throws out a counter right but A T Rex Bottom avoids it with no problem.
Harry McQuirre 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.
McQuirre throws a series of punches but A T Rex Bottom avoids them all with ease.
Nice shot by McQuirre.
McQuirre checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McQuirre with a nice cross.
McQuirre throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and A T Rex Bottom counters with a takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A T Rex Bottom throwing shots but missing, from side control.
A T Rex Bottom wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McQuirre, who protects the arm well.
McQuirre sneaks out the side door and pushes A T Rex Bottom away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harry McQuirre comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McQuirre 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry McQuirre!
In his post fight interview, Harry McQuirre started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Snake Under A T Rex Bottom was interviewed post fight and said 'Noooooo, he got his stench on me...
Ill be back...'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Spude Pulkkinen (ranked 1088 p4p, 155 weight class) and Peter Woodcock (ranked 1458 p4p, 202 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Spude Pulkkinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Peter Woodcock!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pulkkinen misses with a straight right.
Woodcock scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Woodcock gets cracked there but stands up to it.
It looks like Peter Woodcock has been cut.
Woodcock connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook
and Woodcock counters with a left to the body.
Woodcock fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pulkkinen on the side of the head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pulkkinen 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 Woodcock has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Woodcock and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Woodcock defending well as Pulkkinen loads up on a big left hand.
Woodcock swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pulkkinen avoids the body shot from Woodcock.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Pulkkinen misses the target.
Woodcock now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Pulkkinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Woodcock.
Woodcock is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Woodcock scores with a nice body kick.
Pulkkinen defending well as Woodcock loads up on a big left hand.
Spude Pulkkinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pulkkinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from Woodcock on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pulkkinen throws a lazy body kick
and Woodcock counters with a straight right hand.
Woodcock moves out of range of the strikes.
Pulkkinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Woodcock.
A nice side step and Woodcock releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pulkkinen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pulkkinen throws out a loose jab but Woodcock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pulkkinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pulkkinen misses with a leg kick
and Woodcock counters with a stiff right hand.
Woodcock closes the distance and pushes Pulkkinen back into the cage.
Pulkkinen lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Pulkkinen.
Woodcock tries to throw a body punch but Pulkkinen avoids it by throwing Woodcock back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woodcock scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short left from Woodcock.
Woodcock working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Woodcock.
Pulkkinen tries to stall but Woodcock uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pulkkinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pulkkinen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pulkkinen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Woodcock.
Woodcock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pulkkinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Woodcock working aggressively here.
Woodcock tries a body shot but Pulkkinen blocks it.
Woodcock lands a nice uppercut.
Woodcock manages to break the clinch.
Pulkkinen lands with a good body shot.
Pulkkinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Woodcock.
Woodcock showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pulkkinen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Pulkkinen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pulkkinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Woodcock.
Pulkkinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Pulkkinen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab lands there for Woodcock.
Pulkkinen throws a big shot that misses.
Woodcock doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook. Woodcock ducked under it nicely.
Woodcock is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A big left from Woodcock misses.
Pulkkinen clinches up with Woodcock and pushes him back against the cage.
Woodcock scores with a shot to the side of Pulkkinen's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woodcock lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pulkkinen backwards.
Pulkkinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Woodcock controls his hands.
Woodcock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Woodcock tries a body shot but Pulkkinen blocks it.
Pulkkinen is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Woodcock's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A body shot lands from Pulkkinen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pulkkinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pulkkinen works on Woodcock's body with a couple of short punches.
Woodcock looks winded!
Woodcock lands a right hand.
Pulkkinen scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pulkkinen.
Woodcock lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pulkkinen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Woodcock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Woodcock tries to work over Pulkkinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Woodcock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've been informed that Woodcock has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pulkkinen.
Woodcock throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pulkkinen lands with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Peter Woodcock will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Peter Woodcock's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Woodcock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from Woodcock on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pulkkinen lands with a right hand.
Woodcock blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Pulkkinen misses the target.
Pulkkinen backing away here, and Woodcock unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Pulkkinen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Woodcock doesn't seem bothered though.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Woodcock.
Pulkkinen misses with a kick to the body.
Pulkkinen throws a sloppy body shot
and Woodcock counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Woodcock finds it's target.
Pulkkinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Woodcock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Woodcock thinks about the counter body kick.
Woodcock forces Pulkkinen back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pulkkinen gets through Woodcock's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pulkkinen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Pulkkinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Woodcock.
Pulkkinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pulkkinen lands with a light punch inside.
I was talking to Pulkkinen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Woodcock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Woodcock lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Pulkkinen - that landed with a thud.
Pulkkinen leaning against his opponent.
Woodcock lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Woodcock tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pulkkinen avoids it.
Woodcock can't get the takedown.
Woodcock tries to break the clinch but Pulkkinen is controlling the position.
Pulkkinen stalling in the clinch but Woodcock improves position.
Woodcock lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pulkkinen backwards.
Woodcock lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pulkkinen stalling.
Woodcock misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woodcock throws a punch but it's blocked by Pulkkinen.
Woodcock misses with some punches.
Pulkkinen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Woodcock backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Woodcock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Woodcock misses with the head strike.
Pulkkinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Woodcock.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pulkkinen.
Woodcock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pulkkinen's elbow.
Pulkkinen misses with some punches.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Pulkkinen prevents a body shot from Woodcock.
Woodcock connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Spude Pulkkinen has been cut.
A shot in the inside from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen prevents a body shot from Woodcock.
Pulkkinen misses with a body punch.
Woodcock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pulkkinen avoiding damage.
Pulkkinen prevents a body shot from Woodcock.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woodcock lands with a light punch inside.
Pulkkinen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Woodcock backwards.
Woodcock taking a breather.
Pulkkinen has Woodcock pressed against the cage.
Peter Woodcock seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pulkkinen lands with a light punch inside.
Woodcock is rocked!
Woodcock prevents a body shot from Pulkkinen.
Woodcock lands with a right to the head.
Pulkkinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Woodcock controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Woodcock.
Pulkkinen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Woodcock is still on wobbly legs! Can Pulkkinen finish him?
Woodcock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Woodcock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Woodcock lands a shoulder strike.
Pulkkinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pulkkinen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Woodcock has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Still in the clinch, Woodcock scores with a nice short uppercut.
Woodcock lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pulkkinen.
Woodcock seems to have recovered his senses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Woodcock.
Woodcock tries to land a knee to the head but Pulkkinen blocks with his arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woodcock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Woodcock throws a punch but it's blocked by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen working aggressively here.
Pulkkinen stalls.
Pulkkinen scores with a shoulder strike.
Pulkkinen lands a hook that snaps the head of Woodcock backwards.
Pulkkinen 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.
Woodcock misses with the head strike.
Pulkkinen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pulkkinen dips a shoulder and cracks Woodcock with a mighty uppercut! Woodcock falls back against the cage and Pulkkinen unloads with a barrage of strikes! Woodcock is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Pulkkinen screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Spude Pulkkinen!
A very excited looking Spude Pulkkinen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mfer Phol (ranked 432 p4p, 63 weight class) and Augusto Pinochet (ranked 912 p4p, 127 weight class). Pinochet has chosen I'M AN ASS MAN YEEEAH ! as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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239 lbs
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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
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mfer Phol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Augusto Pinochet!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pinochet takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Phol rushes Pinochet and presses him up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Phol as the two fighters clinch.
Pinochet looks winded!
Phol lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Phol lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Phol breaks the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Pinochet 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.
Phol takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
It looks like Augusto Pinochet has been cut.
Phol dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Phol scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The fighters circle momentarily. Phol darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phol lands a big right hand that sends Pinochet crashing to the mat! Phol stays standing though and waves Pinochet back to his feet!
Pinochet is rocked!
Phol lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Pinochet head around and knocks him out cold! Phol hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mfer Phol!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dalton McConnell (ranked 208 p4p, 33 weight class) and Phol Boxaaja (ranked 312 p4p, 46 weight class). McConnell's entrance music is The Reason. A fine choice. Phol Boxaaja 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 middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dalton McConnell!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Phol Boxaaja!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McConnell misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Boxaaja on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Phol Boxaaja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McConnell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boxaaja scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Boxaaja tries to clinch up.
Boxaaja misses with a straight right.
McConnell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McConnell moves out of range of the strikes.
Boxaaja with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Boxaaja connects with a body shot that sends McConnell's belly button to the back.
McConnell fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Boxaaja, pushing him back against the cage.
McConnell blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McConnell misses with a punch to the body.
Boxaaja lands a left hand that snaps the head of McConnell backwards.
Boxaaja misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boxaaja misses with a hook from the clinch.
McConnell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boxaaja blocking some punches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McConnell blocks a body shot from Boxaaja.
A nice left hand lands by Boxaaja.
McConnell looking to slow down the pace here.
McConnell working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Boxaaja tries a body shot but McConnell blocks it.
Boxaaja misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boxaaja misses with the head strike.
McConnell misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from McConnell fails to land.
McConnell misses with a punch on the inside.
McConnell blocking some punches.
McConnell misses with some punches.
Boxaaja wants a takedown.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Boxaaja 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.
McConnell wants to stall.
Boxaaja lands with a light punch inside.
McConnell blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boxaaja is leaning against McConnell and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Boxaaja doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boxaaja looking to slow down the pace here.
Boxaaja blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by McConnell.
McConnell blocks a body shot from Boxaaja.
Boxaaja fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boxaaja tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boxaaja misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McConnell lands with a light punch inside.
Boxaaja working aggressively here.
Boxaaja misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Boxaaja as McConnell tries to tie him up.
Boxaaja is looking for a takedown.
McConnell prevents a body shot from Boxaaja.
Boxaaja misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boxaaja throws a punch but it's blocked by McConnell.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McConnell dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
McConnell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boxaaja tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from McConnell.
Boxaaja blocks an uppercut.
McConnell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McConnell lands a hook to the side of the head.
McConnell throws a punch but it's blocked by Boxaaja.
McConnell gets through Boxaaja's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Boxaaja working aggressively here.
McConnell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boxaaja misses with a hook from the clinch.
McConnell presses Boxaaja against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Boxaaja swings wildly with an uppercut but McConnell uses good head movement to avoid it.
McConnell wants to stall.
Boxaaja misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McConnell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boxaaja blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boxaaja looking for a takedown.
Dalton McConnell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phol Boxaaja.
Boxaaja gets through McConnell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Boxaaja swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McConnell throws a punch but it's blocked by Boxaaja.
McConnell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boxaaja working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McConnell lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Boxaaja fails to land.
McConnell blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Boxaaja.
A nice right hand lands inside from McConnell.
Boxaaja misses with the head strike.
Boxaaja is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McConnell stalling in the clinch but Boxaaja improves position.
McConnell has a couple of punches blocked by Boxaaja.
McConnell taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Phol Boxaaja will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McConnell is looking to clinch but Boxaaja is avoiding it.
Boxaaja throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McConnell ducks right into an uppercut from Boxaaja.
McConnell tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Boxaaja counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circling - Boxaaja throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boxaaja goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Boxaaja swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boxaaja slips under a jab from McConnell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxaaja falls off balance throwing a combination
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and McConnell counters by clinching up.
Boxaaja's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boxaaja.
McConnell tries to throw a body punch but Boxaaja avoids it by throwing McConnell back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boxaaja lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Boxaaja.
Boxaaja tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McConnell's elbow.
McConnell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boxaaja misses with some punches.
Boxaaja misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Phol Boxaaja seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Boxaaja drops down looking for an ankle pick but McConnell pulls his leg out and moves away.
Boxaaja on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Boxaaja is rocked!
Boxaaja throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boxaaja is still on wobbly legs! Can McConnell finish him?
McConnell measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Boxaaja! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Dalton McConnell!
Dalton McConnell retains his middleweight title!
Dalton McConnell looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I'm the champ now!!! Feels good, I'd like to thank my mom for dating that fucktard Henry, without him I'd never have trained MMA. Henry to truly put hate in my heart'.
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