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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jargon Gin (ranked 3257 p4p, 5480 weight class) and Tandi House (ranked 353 p4p, 511 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jargon Gin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tandi House!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
House with a poor takedown
letting Gin counter with a right hand.
Gin lands a nice hook to House's body. House takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
House shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between House's hands.
Gin thuds his right hand into House's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from House.
Gin cracks a nice hook into House's ribs.
House fails with the takedown
enabling Gin to counter with a crisp jab.
 House is rocked!
Jargon Gin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tandi House.
This has been an exciting period of action!
House is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Gin doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! House crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in House's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jargon Gin!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimbo Cricky (ranked 2845 p4p, 3516 weight class) and Gustav Rinaldi (ranked 346 p4p, 410 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jimbo Cricky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gustav Rinaldi!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Cricky finds it's way through Rinaldi's defenses.
Cricky comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Rinaldi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cricky circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cricky swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cricky uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rinaldi has time to react.
Rinaldi misses with a jab, cross combination.
A lazy left from Cricky finds it's target.
Cricky blocks a jab.
Cricky uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rinaldi.
Rinaldi throws a sloppy body shot
and Cricky counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Rinaldi 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.
Rinaldi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rinaldi there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rinaldi tries to clinch up.
Cricky connects with a body shot.
Rinaldi looks to clinch
letting Cricky counter with a right hand.
A left and a right from Cricky both land. Nice combination.
Cricky fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cricky scores with a nice strike.
Cricky lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Cricky scores with a nice head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cricky fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rinaldi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cricky scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cricky lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rinaldi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cricky counters with a stiff right hand.
Jimbo Cricky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cricky scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rinaldi is rocked!
Cricky drops Rinaldi with a huge uppercut! Rinaldi drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Cricky is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimbo Cricky!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Krisko Kurtev (ranked 1921 p4p, 3500 weight class) and Brady Jackson (ranked 242 p4p, 408 weight class). Krisko Kurtev could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Brady Jackson's chin.
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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 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Krisko Kurtev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brady Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kurtev fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Kurtev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kurtev walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kurtev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jackson swivels and escapes.
Jackson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jackson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
Kurtev shoots for a takedown but Jackson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krisko Kurtev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson takes a swing at Kurtev's ribcage but misses.
Jackson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kurtev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kurtev tries for a takedown but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jackson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kurtev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson lands with a nice combination. Kurtev backs away looking to recover.
Kurtev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jackson defends well and Kurtev ends up having to push Jackson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jackson jabs Kurtev to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kurtev takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A shot to the liver by Jackson. Beautiful body shot.
Jackson lands a nice hook to Kurtev's body. Kurtev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kurtev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jackson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kurtev momentarily.
Kurtev misses with a takedown attempt
and Jackson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kurtev goes for a double leg but Jackson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jackson continues to drive forward.
Kurtev is breathing heavily.
Jackson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kurtev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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!
Kurtev wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
Jackson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jackson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jackson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kurtev fails with the takedown
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kurtev on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kurtev swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurtev has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jackson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kurtev's head.
Kurtev takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Good shot there by Jackson.
Kurtev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kurtev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jackson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jackson throws a series of strikes that have Kurtev backpedaling.
Kurtev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jackson cracks Kurtev with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kurtev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jackson defends it nicely.
Kurtev shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense.
Jackson staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Jackson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jackson lands with an uppercut that bounces Kurtev off the cage and back into range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Jackson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jackson.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Kurtev ducks down to avoid it.
Kurtev avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kurtev shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Despite the aggression on Jackson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jackson scores with a jab to the head.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Kurtev with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand.
Kurtev shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jackson pinned against the cage. Jackson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A nice side step and Jackson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jackson lands a slapping body shot.
Nice shot by Jackson.
Jackson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kurtev closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kurtev throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Jackson to regain full guard.
Jackson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kurtev postures up in Jackson's guard and throws a big left but Jackson blocks it.
Kurtev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jackson 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.
Jackson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kurtev's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Kurtev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.
Kurtev tries to counter with a takedown but Jackson is quick to defend against it.
A jab from Jackson misses.
Kurtev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jackson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kurtev thinking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brady Jackson dominated that round.
That's time! Kurtev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sloppy strikes from Jackson. Those never looked like landing.
Jackson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kurtev's head.
Kurtev has Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.
Kurtev looking for a takedown.
Kurtev tries to score a body lock takedown but Jackson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kurtev has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jackson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krisko Kurtev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kurtev wants a takedown but no success here.
Kurtev is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jackson is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurtev tries to score a body lock takedown but Jackson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kurtev doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kurtev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab lands there for Jackson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Jackson scores with a four punch combination!
Jackson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jackson lands a body shot.
Kurtev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jackson lands with a straight right. Kurtev didn't see that one coming.
Kurtev looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kurtev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Jackson misses.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Krisko Kurtev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kurtev takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kurtev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Jackson misses with the combination.
Kurtev has a takedown stuffed.
Jackson jabs Kurtev right on the nose. Kurtev blinks but takes it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson throws a jab when Kurtev was well out of range.
Kurtev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Kurtev tries to counter by clinching up but Jackson breaks away and moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Kurtev misses with a takedown attempt
and Jackson counters with a right hand to the body.
Kurtev fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Brady Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kurtev walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kurtev shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kurtev showed some decent athleticism there.
Kurtev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jackson is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying is best to control the position here.
Kurtev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kurtev working over Jackson with some ground and pound. Jackson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jackson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Krisko Kurtev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jackson taking some punishment here, with Kurtev in his half guard.
Kurtev is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jackson defends it well.
Jackson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kurtev.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jackson pulls Kurtev in close to his closed guard and prevents Kurtev from doing any damage or advancing position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kurtev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kurtev with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kurtev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brady Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Jackson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kurtev.
Kurtev shoots in but no luck this time.
Jackson scores with a decent looking hook.
Kurtev tries for a takedown but Jackson circles away easily
and Jackson counters with a good low kick that Kurtev was not able to check.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kurtev wants to clinch
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kurtev has Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurtev tries to pull guard but Jackson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krisko Kurtev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kurtev drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jackson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jackson breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurtev fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jackson lands with a hook. Kurtev tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jackson thuds a left hand into Kurtev's body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kurtev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jackson scores with a one two! Kurtev had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kurtev fails with the takedown
and Jackson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jackson catches Kurtev with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kurtev shoots in but no luck this time.
Kurtev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kurtev ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Kurtev appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jackson swings widly with a right hand
and Kurtev counters with a one-two to the body.
Kurtev doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kurtev's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jackson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kurtev scrambles back to his feet.
Jackson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Krisko Kurtev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
 Kurtev is rocked!
Jackson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kurtev. Kurtev circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Oh Kurtev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brady Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kurtev has his takedown stuffed
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jackson lands a nice looking body shot.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Kurtev avoids it well.
Kurtev shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jackson but Jackson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson scores with a jab.
Kurtev shoots for a double leg takedown but Jackson sprawls well. He's pushed Kurtev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kurtev seems to have got his legs back now.
Kurtev misses with a takedown
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Donk. Jackson catches Kurtev right on the button with a cross.
Jackson punishes Kurtev's body with a nice straight punch.
Kurtev misses with a takedown
and Jackson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Oooooh!!! Jackson has knocked Kurtev down with a huge combo! Jackson steps away and waves a wobbly Kurtev back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kurtev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kurtev takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson gets tackled into the cage by Kurtev. Kurtev maintains the clinch.
Kurtev wants a takedown but no success here.
Brady Jackson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jackson lands a left and a right that send Kurtev crashing to the mat, dazed. Jackson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Jackson scores with a shot to the body.
Kurtev shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jackson pinned against the cage. Jackson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kurtev on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jackson lands an overhand right.
Jackson misses with a straight right.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brady Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jackson 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 25:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 25:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brady Jackson!
An out of breath Brady Jackson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aguta Grizzly (ranked 1471 p4p, 3606 weight class) and Eliott Leighton (ranked 196 p4p, 422 weight class). Leighton has chosen Bad to the Bone - George Thorogood as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aguta Grizzly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eliott Leighton!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grizzly misses with a low kick.
And Leighton tries to counter it with a takedown but Grizzly pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Grizzly throws a leg kick
and Leighton decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Grizzly's guard.
Leighton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grizzly swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Leighton preventing the sweep.
Grizzly wants to stand and escape but Leighton is having none of it.
Leighton trying to control the position from guard on top but Grizzly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grizzly is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Leighton is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leighton has gone for a leg lock! Grizzly slips out almost immediately though and dives into Leighton's guard.
Grizzly throws an elbow that misses. Leighton uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Grizzly's guard. Nice move by Leighton!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grizzly is looking to stand up but Leighton isn't so interested in that idea.
Grizzly keeping full guard, as Leighton tries to pass.
Leighton stops Grizzly from standing up.
Leighton postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Grizzly is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Leighton, into his guard.
Grizzly wants to control from the top but Leighton keeps moving.
Grizzly trying to stand up but can't free himself from Leighton's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Leighton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Grizzly accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Grizzly stands up over Leighton, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Leighton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Grizzly.
Grizzly works over Leighton with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grizzly wants to control from the top but Leighton keeps moving.
Grizzly has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Grizzly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leighton is keeping the position for now.
Leighton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Grizzly can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leighton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Grizzly defends well.
Leighton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Grizzly has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Leighton is proving hard to escape from.
Grizzly throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Leighton works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Leighton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Grizzly controlling from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Grizzly loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Grizzly throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Grizzly distracts Leighton with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Grizzly landing some decent shots from guard.
Grizzly stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Leighton has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Grizzly manages to get his head free but now Leighton has transitioned to an armbar! Grizzly grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Leighton! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eliott Leighton!
An out of breath Eliott Leighton thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Earl Ravenberg (ranked 1054 p4p, 2495 weight class) and Jaro Lalla (ranked 59 p4p, 138 weight class). Jaro Lalla acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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140
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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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Earl Ravenberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Jaro Lalla!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lalla doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ravenberg counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lalla.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lalla.
Earl Ravenberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaro Lalla.
Ravenberg looks to throw the jab but Lalla is out of range.
Ravenberg displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lalla.
Ravenberg has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Natty Vincere in the buildup to the fight.
Lalla shoots and misses
and Ravenberg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
 It looks like Jaro Lalla has been cut.
Jaro Lalla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ravenberg misses with a straight left.
Lalla changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ravenberg looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lalla tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ravenberg regains half guard.
Ravenberg wants to improve his position but Lalla is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lalla trying to mount his opponent but Ravenberg defends it.
Ravenberg has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lalla is working away from the top position though.
Lalla is looking to advance position but Ravenberg won't allow it.
Ravenberg keeps control of the position for the meantime.
My spies in JAG Battle Gym inform me that Lalla has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ravenberg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ravenberg won't allow Lalla to pass to mount.
Ravenberg works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ravenberg looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lalla trying to move into half guard but instead Ravenberg has managed to sweep!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ravenberg throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lalla works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lalla preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ravenberg connects with a couple of short punches.
Lalla is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ravenberg throws a big elbow that misses.
Ravenberg is looking to work some ground and pound but Lalla has wrist control.
Ravenberg is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ravenberg stands up over Lalla, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ravenberg wants to control from the top but Lalla keeps moving.
Lalla utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ravenberg trying to control but Lalla is working from the bottom.
Ravenberg throws a sloppy strike and Lalla has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Ravenberg is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Lalla!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jaro Lalla!
Jaro Lalla tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hugh Jackmen (ranked 2119 p4p, 2710 weight class) and Hershel Hasselhoff (ranked 283 p4p, 360 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hugh Jackmen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hershel Hasselhoff!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hasselhoff keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackmen.
Jackmen throws a lazy uppercut
and Hasselhoff counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jackmen won't be happy with that.
Hasselhoff wants to control but Jackmen is keeping him busy.
Hasselhoff is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Jackmen looks calm but he's in trouble here. Hasselhoff gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Jackmen is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Hasselhoff lets go of the hold and Jackmen can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hershel Hasselhoff!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Longchain (ranked 2579 p4p, 934 weight class) and Augusto Pinochet (ranked 276 p4p, 115 weight class). Pinochet has chosen I'M AN ASS MAN YEEEAH ! as his entrance music. 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jim Longchain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Augusto Pinochet!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Longchain lands with a nice body punch.
Augusto Pinochet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Longchain changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pinochet tries to avoid it but Longchain manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pinochet to the ground. Pinochet escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pinochet takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Longchain slips a jab and a cross from Pinochet.
Pinochet misses with a few strikes there.
Longchain dives in for a single leg takedown but Pinochet sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Despite the aggression on Pinochet's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Longchain throws out a loose jab but Pinochet uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pinochet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Longchain.
Pinochet takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pinochet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pinochet moves into the clinch.
Pinochet manages to pull guard.
Pinochet has his feet on Longchain's thighs here. He's pushed Longchain 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! Longchain screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Augusto Pinochet!
A less than humble Augusto Pinochet misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kidney Stone (ranked 504 p4p, 1093 weight class) and Black Alligator (ranked 28 p4p, 62 weight class). Stone comes to the cage accompanied by Pour Some Sugar On Me by Def Leppord. Alligator has chosen Golden Features - Always as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kidney Stone!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Black Alligator!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alligator changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Alligator keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alligator just misses with a punch to the body.
Stone throws a body punch but Alligator moves out of range.
Alligator looks to land a combination but Stone avoids it well.
Alligator connects with a nice looking jab.
Stone has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Stone defending well as Alligator loads up on a big left hand.
Kidney Stone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stone scores with a hook to the body. Alligator takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stone looks to score with a jab to the body but Alligator is just out of range.
Alligator showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stone.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone throws an off balance right hand
and Alligator counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Alligator throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Stone misses the target.
Alligator chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Alligator throws a right and a left that Stone avoids nicely.
Stone is looking to counter punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stone misses with a hook
and Alligator counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alligator misses with a combination
and Stone counters with a good low kick that Alligator was not able to check.
Stone thows a body kick. Alligator tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A left lands for Stone.
Stone throws a leg kick but Alligator checks it.
Alligator tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stone was well out of range. Poor timing from Alligator.
An attempted straight right counter from Stone misses the target.
A combination from Alligator does no damage.
Stone catches Alligator with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice defenses there by Alligator.
Alligator is looking for the big counter here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stone, as that shot connected.
Alligator checks a leg kick nicely.
Alligator cracks a nice hook into Stone's ribs.
Stone takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
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!
Stone swings for the body but Alligator moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Stone misses.
Alligator only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Alligator throws a sloppy body shot
and Stone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alligator throws a leg kick which misses Stone's front leg but catches the back leg as Stone tries to avoid it.
Alligator tests Stone's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stone. That's going to slow Alligator down.
Alligator throws a half hearted mid kick.
Alligator looks to land a combination but Stone avoids it well.
Alligator lands with a nice body punch.
Stone lands with an uppercut that bounces Alligator off the cage and back into range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Alligator.
Alligator lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stone circles away quickly and effectively.
Alligator throws a lazy uppercut
and Stone counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Alligator digs a good hook to Stone's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone throws a head kick that Alligator semi-blocks.
Alligator misses with a right hand
letting Stone counter with a right hand.
Alligator throws a leg kick but Stone moved away.
Alligator scores with a nice head shot.
Alligator on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stone. Stone obviously looking to wear him down.
Alligator fails to land with a series of punches.
Stone fires out a quick counter leg kick but Alligator just manages to avoid it.
Stone lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Alligator throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Stone finds it's way through Alligator's defenses.
Stone throws a head kick that misses
and Alligator counters with a two punch combo.
Stone is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stone throws a head kick that misses.
Alligator tries to land a front kick but Stone steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Alligator throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Stone to counter with a crisp jab.
Alligator pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Stone back to the cage. Alligator follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alligator fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stone manages to avoid it.
Stone moves out of range of the body kick from Alligator.
Stone throws a body kick that misses.
Alligator looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stone connects with a right hand. Alligator shakes it off.
An inside leg kick from Stone misses.
Alligator looks to score with a jab to the body but Stone is just out of range.
Stone blocks a low kick nicely.
Stone throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Stone lands a head kick!
Stone is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Alligator on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stone. Stone obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stone walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Alligator checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Stone connects with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kidney Stone will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A big left from Stone misses.
Stone misses with a hook.
Kidney Stone is winning the standup battle so far.
Alligator slips under a jab from Stone.
Alligator is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A low kick from Stone is predictable there
and Alligator counters with a slapping leg kick.
Alligator connects with a leg kick.
Alligator misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stone.
Stone throws a lazy body kick
and Alligator counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alligator throws the left hand but Stone avoids the punch easily.
Stone cracks Alligator with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stone throws a hook but Alligator avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alligator scores with a sloppy right hand. Stone should have avoided that one.
Stone with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Alligator misses with a straight right.
Stone throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alligator. Stone does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alligator manages to avoid it.
Alligator takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stone throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alligator uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stone.
A countering left hand to the body from Alligator misses.
Alligator misses with a leg kick.
Alligator throws out a leg kick but Stone moves out of range and Alligator only half commits.
A counter left hand to the body from Stone misses its target.
Alligator rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stone moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Black Alligator is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alligator misses with a few strikes there.
Stone lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
No joy there for Alligator, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alligator throws a nice looking combination but Stone bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stone throws a head kick that Alligator semi-blocks.
Alligator lands a jab to Stone's midsection.
Alligator thuds his right hand into Stone's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alligator throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alligator stuns Stone with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Alligator falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stone counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Alligator thinking.
That kick from Stone tenderised Alligator's leg. Alligator is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stone tests Alligator's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stone finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Alligator moves out of range of the strikes.
Alligator avoids the body shot from Stone.
Stone just misses with a punch to the body.
Alligator is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Stone with a body shot.
Stone misses with a head kick.
Alligator swings for the body but Stone moves out of range.
Stone checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Stone feinted there with a counter leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alligator takes a swing at Stone's ribcage but misses.
Stone throws a wild body kick that Alligator sees coming a mile off.
Alligator appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Stone!
Stone scores with a shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stone, as that shot connected.
Alligator looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Alligator uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stone.
Stone is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Stone scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Alligator doesn't seem bothered though.
Alligator throws a shot to the body.
Stone misses with an uppercut.
Stone lands with a kick to the temple. Alligator shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Stone misses with a hook
and Alligator counters with a three punch combo that has Stone backing up. Stone nods at Alligator to acknowledge the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alligator looks to land a body kick but Stone moved away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone digs a good body shot into Alligator's ribs.
Alligator misses with a body shot.
Stone fires out a quick counter leg kick but Alligator just manages to avoid it.
Alligator connects with a leg kick.
Stone swings for the body but Alligator moves out of range.
Alligator looks to score with a jab to the body but Stone is just out of range.
Stone is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Alligator misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stone checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Alligator throws a quick inside leg kick.
Alligator misses with an uppercut
and Stone counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Alligator throws a body punch but Stone moves out of range.
Stone jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Alligator throws a series of punches but Stone moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Stone misses
and Alligator connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stone on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Alligator. Alligator obviously looking to wear him down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Black Alligator will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Alligator throws a solid leg kick but Stone takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Alligator.
Stone moves into range and connects with a jab.
Alligator looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alligator swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stone throws a body punch but Alligator moves out of range.
Stone pivots, looking for a leg kick but Alligator is out of range and Stone settles back down.
Stone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alligator was well out of range. Poor timing from Stone.
Alligator flicks out a counter leg kick but Stone steps away.
Alligator throws a series of punches but Stone moves out of range.
Alligator tries to land a leg kick but Stone saw it coming and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stone fakes the leg kick and cracks Alligator in the body.
Alligator is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Stone rather than just go for the knockout.
Alligator tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alligator moves away.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Stone cracks Alligator with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Alligator's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Alligator.
Stone tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stone checks a leg kick.
Alligator misses with a jab to the body
and Stone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alligator on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A jab from Stone does it's job there.
Alligator misses with a double jab.
Stone misses with a leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Alligator 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A low kick lands for Stone.
Good leg kick by Alligator.
Alligator throws a push kick but Stone slaps the foot to one side.
Alligator takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alligator throws the kick towards the body but Stone avoids it.
Stone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alligator swings for the body but Stone moves out of range.
Stone throws a front kick aimed at Alligator's knee but Alligator avoids it well.
Stone just misses with a punch to the body.
Alligator throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alligator ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Alligator throws out a loose jab but Stone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stone half committed to a counter leg kick.
Alligator throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Stone counters with a stiff right hand.
Stone misses with a straight left.
Stone throws a sloppy head kick and Alligator moves out of range easily.
Alligator is looking to chop away at Stone's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Stone.
Alligator has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Stone.
Stone looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Alligator cracks Stone with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Stone lands a jab to the nose.
Alligator looks to throw the jab but Stone is out of range.
Alligator throws a leg kick
and Stone counters with a leg kick.
Stone's jab looks to have found its range, popping Alligator under the eye.
Alligator misses with a right hand
and Stone counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Alligator thinking.
Alligator on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stone. Stone obviously looking to wear him down.
Stone tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Alligator is able to avoid easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stone. That's going to slow Alligator down.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stone.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alligator misses with a series of wild punches.
Stone takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Alligator has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
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!
Alligator chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stone can pounce on him.
Stone throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Alligator misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stone.
Stone throws a low kick but it's checked well by Alligator.
Stone throws out a leg kick but Alligator moves out of range and Stone only half commits.
A nice side step and Alligator releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Alligator avoids the head kick by Stone.
Alligator throws an overhand right that lands on Stone's shoulder, as Stone tries to avoid the shot.
Alligator throws a leg kick
and Stone counters with a nice uppercut.
Stone cracks Alligator with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kidney Stone clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Alligator misses the shot to the body.
Stone ducks under a wild hook from Alligator.
Alligator takes one on the button.
Alligator fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stone looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stone throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alligator counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stone scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Stone dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Alligator. That did some damage!
Stone checks a low kick from Alligator.
Stone lands an overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone cracks Alligator with an open hand slap.
Alligator is rocked!
Stone thumps Alligator with a low kick.
Alligator is still on wobbly legs! Can Stone finish him?
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Stone. Alligator shrugs it off though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alligator misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone scores with a jab.
Alligator tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stone was well out of range. Poor timing from Alligator.
Alligator lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stone circles away quickly and effectively.
Stone is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Stone scores with a nice strike.
Stone connects with an inside leg kick.
Stone connects with a leg kick.
Alligator misses with a two punch combination.
Alligator misses with a series of wild punches.
Stone lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Alligator misses with a wild body shot.
Alligator lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stone circles away quickly and effectively.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Stone! Alligator is out on his feet! Stone rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Alligator is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Alligator is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kidney Stone!
Kidney Stone retains his bantamweight title!
Kidney Stone thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Black Alligator had this to say: 'Aarrrghhhhhhhh.......
You got the best of me this time, Ill mash you up next time....
I know you'll feel it in the morning.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between JR Adams Junior (ranked 1274 p4p, 1400 weight class) and Japa Koniu (ranked 147 p4p, 164 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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32
265
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37
235
22 - 18 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, JR Adams Junior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 18 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Japa Koniu!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams Junior tries to bum rush Koniu with a series of wild strikes but Koniu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Adams Junior dips to his left and cracks Koniu with an uppercut!
Koniu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Adams Junior.
Koniu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Adams Junior misses with a double jab.
Adams Junior scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Koniu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Adams Junior loads up on a big right hand but Koniu slips the punch.
Adams Junior just misses with a punch to the body.
Adams Junior ducks under a wild hook from Koniu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams Junior throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Koniu slips a straight right by Adams Junior.
Koniu tries to keep at a distance but Adams Junior has taken the fight into the clinch.
Koniu trying to land knees to the body.
Koniu misses with a knee strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams Junior breaks from the clinch.
Adams Junior pushes Koniu up against the cage in a clinch.
Koniu stalling the fight.
Koniu misses with some punches.
Adams Junior lands a right hand that snaps the head of Koniu backwards.
It looks like Japa Koniu has been cut.
Koniu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Adams Junior's elbow.
Adams Junior managing to block the knees to the body from Koniu.
Adams Junior's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Adams Junior definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Adams Junior connects with a looping right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Adams Junior.
Adams Junior tries to score a power double leg takedown but Koniu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Adams Junior somewhat.
Adams Junior scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams Junior fakes the leg kick and cracks Koniu in the body.
Koniu throws a series of punches but Adams Junior moves out of range.
Koniu tries to close the distance and clinch but Adams Junior swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Koniu is looking to slow Adams Junior down with leg kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adams Junior cracks Koniu with an open hand slap.
Adams Junior's jab looks to have found its range, popping Koniu under the eye.
Koniu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Adams Junior closes the distance and clinches.
Adams Junior drops down looking for an ankle pick but Koniu pulls his leg out and moves away.
Koniu lands a nice shot to the body.
Adams Junior dips to his left and cracks Koniu with an uppercut!
Koniu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams Junior scores with a jab to the head.
Japa Koniu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Koniu looks to land a right hand but Adams Junior moved out of range.
Koniu digs a good hook to Adams Junior's body.
Adams Junior moves out of range as Koniu throws a body kick.
Adams Junior lands with a good body shot.
JR Adams Junior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koniu lets loose with a powerful body kick. Adams Junior will feel that in the morning.
Adams Junior ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koniu moves away.
Koniu moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Koniu thumps Adams Junior with a low kick.
Adams Junior takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Good shot there by Adams Junior.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adams Junior bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koniu is letting Adams Junior control him for a moment.
Koniu 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koniu is pushing Adams Junior's head away, looking to escape. Adams Junior manages to hold on to the position though.
Koniu is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Adams Junior is looking to take a break and control but Koniu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Koniu is looking to get back to his feet here but Adams Junior is keeping cool and he's managed to take Koniu's back.
Adams Junior working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Koniu is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Adams Junior off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Koniu wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JR Adams Junior dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Japa Koniu's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Koniu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Adams Junior gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Adams Junior working aggressively here.
Adams Junior escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Adams Junior will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
JR Adams Junior is winning the standup battle so far.
Koniu throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Adams Junior moves into range and clinches up with Koniu.
Adams Junior cracks Koniu with a nice body shot.
Koniu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Adams Junior.
Koniu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A nice left hand lands by Koniu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koniu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Koniu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Adams Junior is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Koniu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Adams Junior blocks it with crossed arms.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Adams Junior wants to get back to striking at distance but Koniu won't allow it.
A short uppercut from Koniu.
JR Adams Junior has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams Junior is looking to take this one to the mat.
Good body shot from Adams Junior.
Koniu misses with a knee to the head.
Adams Junior throws an elbow that misses.
Koniu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Adams Junior.
Adams Junior manages to break the clinch.
Koniu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adams Junior takes a swing at Koniu's ribcage but misses.
Adams Junior misses with a takedown attempt - Koniu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It seemed like Koniu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Adams Junior clinches.
Adams Junior being controlled against the cage.
Koniu landing knees to the head.
Adams Junior is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Koniu can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koniu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Koniu with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
 It looks like JR Adams Junior has been cut.
Adams Junior tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Koniu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Koniu landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koniu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Adams Junior blocks a body shot from Koniu.
Koniu lands a knee to the body.
Adams Junior letting Koniu take a breather here.
Koniu landing knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Koniu.
Koniu lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Koniu displaying some good clinch control by pressing Adams Junior up against the cage.
Koniu connects with a nasty looking knee right to Adams Junior's face.
A short body shot lands from Koniu as the two fighters clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Koniu.
Koniu tries to throw a body punch but Adams Junior avoids it by throwing Koniu back against the cage.
Koniu crunches a lovely knee into Adams Junior's ribcage.
Adams Junior blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Koniu creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Adams Junior's defenses.
A body shot lands from Koniu.
Koniu looking to throw knees to the head but Adams Junior is blocking nicely.
Koniu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Adams Juniors head.
Koniu misses with a knee to the head.
Koniu unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A nice right hand lands inside from Koniu.
Koniu lands with a light punch inside.
Koniu tries to work over Adams Junior's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Koniu avoiding damage as Adams Junior throws knees to the body.
Koniu utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koniu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Adams Junior backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Koniu just misses with a elbow thrown towards Adams Junior's brow.
Koniu lands a hook that snaps the head of Adams Junior backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Koniu.
Koniu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Koniu dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Adams Junior working hard to break the clinch.
Koniu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Adams Junior backwards.
Koniu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Koniu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Adams Junior backwards.
Adams Junior is rocked!
Koniu comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Oh Adams Junior is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Koniu comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Koniu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Koniu has Adams Junior tight in a Thai clinch... and there's a huge knee which drops Adams Junior to the floor. He's out cold!! I hope he's still got all his teeth!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Japa Koniu!
A relieved looking Japa Koniu thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, JR Adams Junior stepped up to the mic, saying 'No worries! Everyone knows that my opponent here has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs and illegal recreational drugs, so I'm confident this fight will soon be ruled a "No Contest." Thanks everyone for continuing to support those of us who fight clean.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ibrahim Camara (ranked 271 p4p, 1945 weight class) and Cory McDonnell (ranked 40 p4p, 248 weight class). McDonnell has chosen Jorge Quintero - 300 Violin Orchestra as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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29
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26 - 14 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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 26 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ibrahim Camara!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 17 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cory McDonnell!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonnell shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McDonnell circles away from the clinch attempt
and McDonnell counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Ibrahim Camara has been cut.
McDonnell connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Camara avoids the head kick by McDonnell.
McDonnell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good work by McDonnell as he checks the leg kick.
McDonnell lands a head shot.
McDonnell throws a body kick that misses.
Camara tries to counter by moving into the clinch but McDonnell manages to circle out of the way.
Camara looks to land a right hand but McDonnell moved out of range.
Camara takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A jab from Camara finds it's way through McDonnell's defenses.
McDonnell avoids the body shot from Camara.
McDonnell throws a head kick that half lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonnell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Camara dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McDonnell. That did some damage!
McDonnell throws a nice inside leg kick.
Camara misses with a low kick.
A nice side step and McDonnell releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Camara tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McDonnell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camara throws a body punch but McDonnell moves out of range.
Camara connects with a nice looking jab.
McDonnell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Camara. Camara obviously looking to wear him down.
Camara seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Camara connects with a single shot there.
McDonnell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Camara takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Camara takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McDonnell throws a right and a left that Camara avoids nicely.
Camara closes the distance but McDonnell moves to the side
and McDonnell counters with a nice low kick that buckles Camara's knee momentarily.
Camara connects with a body shot.
McDonnell looks to land a right hand but Camara moved out of range.
Ibrahim Camara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonnell bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Camara's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonnell cracks Camara with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McDonnell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McDonnell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Camara was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonnell.
Camara takes a swing at McDonnell's ribcage but misses.
Camara throws a low kick but it's checked well by McDonnell.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell connects with a leg kick.
McDonnell lands a glancing blow to the side of Camara's head.
Nice shot by McDonnell.
McDonnell scores with a jab to the head.
Camara misses with a wild body shot.
Camara misses with a wild body shot.
Camara tries to score with a low kick but McDonnell moves his leg out of the way.
Good work by McDonnell as he checks the leg kick.
Camara misses with a hook to the body
and McDonnell finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Camara pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Camara walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Camara scores with a hook to the body. McDonnell takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Camara lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Camara misses with a straight left.
McDonnell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Camara misses the jab.
McDonnell checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Camara is looking to wear down McDonnell with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Camara moves out of range of the body kick.
Camara connects with a leg kick.
Camara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDonnell was well out of range. Poor timing from Camara.
McDonnell throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Camara's head.
McDonnell lands a jab.
Nice shot by Camara.
McDonnell connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McDonnell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Camara tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McDonnell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McDonnell throws the kick towards the body but Camara avoids it.
Camara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Camara tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McDonnell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Camara tries to clinch but McDonnell is having none of it.
McDonnell drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonnell lands with a right hand.
McDonnell tries to keep at a distance but Camara has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Camara misses with a hook to the ribs.
McDonnell lands a damaging elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Camara.
Camara misses with a hook from the clinch.
Camara can't find room to land a body shot as McDonnell controls the action.
Camara blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Camara misses with a hook to the ribs.
McDonnell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McDonnell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McDonnell's corner calls for a 1-2. McDonnell obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McDonnell throws a body punch but Camara moves out of range.
Camara will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McDonnell! But no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A leg kick checked by McDonnell.
McDonnell misses with an attempted mid kick.
McDonnell lands a right hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Camara.
Camara comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cory McDonnell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ibrahim Camara's cut.
That's time! Camara's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McDonnell lands a left and a right that send Camara crashing to the mat, dazed. McDonnell thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Ibrahim Camara's cut is getting worse.
McDonnell's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Camara connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McDonnell scrambles back to his feet.
Camara pushes McDonnell away with a front kick.
Camara takes a swing at McDonnell's ribcage but misses.
Cory McDonnell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Some bone on bone action there as McDonnell checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Camara moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McDonnell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Camara is looking to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Camara throws a body shot but no joy.
McDonnell fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Camara tries to clinch up but McDonnell circles away and keeps his distance.
Camara moves out of range of the body kick from McDonnell.
McDonnell throws a body shot but no joy.
McDonnell with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Camara to score with a decent uppercut.
McDonnell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDonnell scores with a jab to the jaw.
McDonnell scores with a nice right hand.
Camara on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Camara 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.
McDonnell tries to keep at a distance but Camara has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camara misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McDonnell.
Camara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McDonnell prevents a body shot from Camara.
McDonnell prevents a body shot from Camara.
A short body shot lands from McDonnell as the two fighters clinch.
Camara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Camara.
A head punch on the inside from Camara fails to land.
McDonnell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McDonnell pushes Camara back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Camara misses with the head strike.
A right hand to the body from Camara.
With the fighters up against the cage, McDonnell throws an elbow but misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
McDonnell lands an elbow inside.
McDonnell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Camara tries to work over McDonnell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Camara lands with a right to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McDonnell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Camara misses with a hook to the ribs.
McDonnell lands a hook that snaps the head of Camara backwards.
McDonnell struggles to land a body shot inside as Camara controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Camara fails to land.
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!
McDonnell throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Camaras head.
Camara's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Camara blocks a body shot from McDonnell.
A nice right hand lands inside from McDonnell.
Camara blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Camara.
Camara avoiding damage as McDonnell throws knees to the body.
McDonnell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McDonnell misses with a knee to the head.
Camara blocks an elbow strike from McDonnell.
Camara struggles to land a body shot inside as McDonnell controls his hands.
McDonnell blocks an uppercut.
Camara misses with a short punch on the inside.
Camara tries a body shot but McDonnell blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from McDonnell fails to land.
Camara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McDonnell's elbow.
McDonnell lands a hook that snaps the head of Camara backwards.
Camara digs a right hand into McDonnell's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McDonnell's gas tank.
Camara tries to throw a body punch but McDonnell avoids it by throwing Camara back against the cage.
Camara stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McDonnell breaks from the clinch.
McDonnell pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Camara wants to clinch up but McDonnell keeps it at a distance.
McDonnell lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Camara at a distance.
Camara sizes up McDonnell with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Camara looks for the body kick but McDonnell saw that one coming.
Camara dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McDonnell. That did some damage!
Camara lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Camara takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Camara has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McDonnell.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick from Camara, right into the meat of the thigh.
McDonnell connects with a high kick.
Ibrahim Camara's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Camara finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Camara tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Camara tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Camara drives through and clinches with McDonnell against the cage.
McDonnell tries a body shot but Camara blocks it.
Camara works on McDonnell's body with a couple of short punches.
McDonnell with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Camara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McDonnell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Camara misses with a short punch on the inside.
Camara lands a body shot in the clinch.
Camara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDonnell misses with the head strike.
McDonnell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Camara struggles to land a body shot inside as McDonnell controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McDonnell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cory McDonnell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ibrahim Camara's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Camara looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A jab from Camara does it's job there.
McDonnell moves out of range as Camara strikes.
Camara tries to clinch but McDonnell moves out of range.
Camara pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It seemed like McDonnell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Camara moves out of range of the body kick.
McDonnell checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McDonnell misses with a few strikes there.
Camara takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Camara throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McDonnell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for McDonnell.
McDonnell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Camara was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonnell.
McDonnell slips a jab from Camara.
McDonnell thows a body kick. Camara tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Camara takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonnell chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McDonnell lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Camara at a distance.
McDonnell's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camara throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McDonnell clobbers Camara with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McDonnell takes a swing at Camara's ribcage but misses.
A jab from McDonnell does it's job there.
McDonnell scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Camara takes a swing at McDonnell's ribcage but misses.
McDonnell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Camara looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonnell is just out of range.
Camara punishes McDonnell's body with a nice straight punch.
Camara tries to close the distance and clinch but McDonnell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McDonnell was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
McDonnell misses the jab.
Camara tries a low kick but McDonnell avoids it.
Nice cross by Camara.
Camara checks a leg kick nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Camara. McDonnell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Camara tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McDonnell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Camara takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell scores with a jab to the head.
Camara is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonnell lands a slapping body shot.
Oh Camara is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Camara swings for the body but McDonnell moves out of range.
Camara seems to have got his legs back now.
McDonnell throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
McDonnell looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McDonnell motions for Camara to come forward. McDonnell throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Camara misses the shot to the body.
Camara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Camara takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McDonnell gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Camara wants to clinch.
Camara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonnell takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Oooooh!!! McDonnell has knocked Camara down with a huge combo! McDonnell steps away and waves a wobbly Camara back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Jeez, Ibrahim Camara's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camara has closed the distance and engaged McDonnell in a clinch.
Camara cracks McDonnell with a nice body shot.
McDonnell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A left lands for Camara.
Camara will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Some bone on bone action there as McDonnell checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Camara scores with a punch to the head.
Camara fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McDonnell throws a right and a left that both miss.
McDonnell lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Camara needs to keep his hands up - McDonnell had a free shot at his head there.
Camara slips a jab from McDonnell.
McDonnell drops Camara with a naaaaasty hook - Camara is in real trouble here! McDonnell dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cory McDonnell!
Cory McDonnell is the new middleweight champion!
Cory McDonnell very nearly forgot to thank Core Combat amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
Ibrahim Camara was interviewed post fight and said 'Fuck you, I never lied ! '.
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