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Galaxy 2: Energy PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Number (ranked 805 p4p, 1667 weight class) and Rey Roy Roy (ranked 109 p4p, 222 weight class). Number comes into the arena with This is A Film - Iggy Pop (Goran Bregovič) blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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 23 - 24 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Number!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Rey Roy Roy!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Number tries to clinch up.
Number has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right from Roy Roy.
Number lands an uppercut.
Number misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Number tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Number working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Number misses with a short punch on the inside.
Number misses with a punch to the body.
Number tries to throw a body punch but Roy Roy avoids it by throwing Number back against the cage.
Number misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Number on the inside.
Roy Roy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Number backwards.
Number lands with a right to the head.
Number tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Number goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Number tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Roy Roy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Number backwards.
Number misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Number creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Roy Roy blocking some punches.
A short right from Number on the inside.
Number takes a shot to the head.
Roy Roy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Number darts in trying to clinch
and Roy Roy counters with a left to the body.
Number tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Roy Roy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Number moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roy Roy tries to break the clinch but Number is controlling the position.
I was talking to Number's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Number swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Roy Roy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Number can't find room to land a body shot as Roy Roy controls the action.
Good body shot from Number.
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!
Number tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roy Roy's elbow.
Number misses with a punch on the inside.
Roy Roy is trying to break free.
Number pushes Roy Roy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Number tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roy Roy's elbow.
Number tries to throw a body punch but Roy Roy avoids it by throwing Number back against the cage.
Number tries a body shot but Roy Roy blocks it.
Number tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Number scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Number tries to throw a body punch but Roy Roy avoids it by throwing Number back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Number.
Roy Roy has a couple of punches blocked by Number.
Number swings wildly with an uppercut but Roy Roy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Number tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roy Roy's elbow.
Number misses with a hook from the clinch.
Number tries a body shot but Roy Roy blocks it.
Roy Roy wants to break free but Number has control.
Number tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Number lands a hook that snaps the head of Roy Roy backwards.
Roy Roy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Roy Roy tries to circle away but Number has him pinned against the cage.
Number makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Roy Roy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Number tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Number misses with a punch to the body.
Number has a couple of punches blocked by Roy Roy.
Number misses with a body punch.
Number misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Number fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Number throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Number - that landed with a thud.
Number blocking some punches.
A short right from Number.
A body shot lands from Number.
Roy Roy looks winded!
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!
Number lands with a left to the head.
Roy Roy blocks a body shot from Number.
Number misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Number dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Number tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Roy Roy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Number tries to close the distance and clinch but Roy Roy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Oooooh!!! Number has knocked Roy Roy down with a huge combo! Number steps away and waves a wobbly Roy Roy back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
 Roy Roy is rocked!
 It looks like Rey Roy Roy has been cut.
Number takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Number tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Roy Roy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Number has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Roy Roy finds it's way round the side to connect with Number's head.
Number closes the distance looking to clinch
and Roy Roy counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Number tries to close the distance and clinch up but Roy Roy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Number moves in looking to clinch but Roy Roy pushes him off.
No joy there for Roy Roy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Number fails with an attempt to clinch.
Number tries to clinch
enabling Roy Roy to counter with a crisp jab.
Number throws a combination that misses
and Roy Roy counters with a series of strikes. Number will be more careful next time no doubt.
Number tries to clinch up but Roy Roy circles away and keeps his distance.
Number tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Roy Roy counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roy Roy connects with a body shot that sends Number's belly button to the back.
Number takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Number tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Roy Roy scores with a jab to the body.
Number is looking to clinch.
Roy Roy is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Roy Roy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Number in his tracks.
Number misses with a double jab.
Roy Roy swings for the body but Number moves out of range.
Number appears to be looking for a big counter.
Roy Roy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Number tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Roy Roy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jack Number is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oooooh!!! Number has knocked Roy Roy down with a huge combo! Number steps away and waves a wobbly Roy Roy back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roy Roy lands with a good body shot.
Number wants to clinch.
Rey Roy Roy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Number moves in looking to clinch but Roy Roy pushes him off.
Roy Roy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Number tries to clinch up.
Roy Roy swats away the attempt to clinch by Number.
Number tries to close the distance and clinch but Roy Roy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Number moves into the clinch.
Number tries to work over Roy Roy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Roy Roy blocks a body shot from Number.
Roy Roy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Roy Roy blocking some punches.
Roy Roy has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Number struggles to land a body shot inside as Roy Roy controls his hands.
Number can't find room to land a body shot as Roy Roy controls the action.
Roy Roy blocking some punches.
Number tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roy Roy's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roy Roy tries to break the clinch but Number is controlling the position.
Roy Roy blocking some punches.
Number fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Roy Roy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Number tries to work over Roy Roy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Number misses with a punch to the body.
Number misses with a body punch.
Number working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That has opened up Rey Roy Roy's cut even more.
Number tries to throw a body punch but Roy Roy avoids it by throwing Number back against the cage.
Number is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roy Roy can do to turn this around?
Number tries to work over Roy Roy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Number tries a body shot but Roy Roy blocks it.
Number tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Number tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roy Roy's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Number tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Roy Roy blocking some punches.
Roy Roy lands a hook that snaps the head of Number backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Number.
A head punch on the inside from Number fails to land.
Number misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Number misses with a body punch.
Number is leaning against Roy Roy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Number scores with a shot to the side of Roy Roy's head.
Number misses with the head strike.
Number doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Number fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Roy Roy throws a punch but it's blocked by Number.
Number tries to work over Roy Roy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jack Number will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rey Roy Roy's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Number.
Roy Roy blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Number fails to land.
Number doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Roy Roy prevents a body shot from Number.
Jack Number has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Roy Roy wants to break free but Number has control.
Roy Roy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Roy Roy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Number was well out of range. Poor timing from Roy Roy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roy Roy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Number.
Number moves in looking to clinch but Roy Roy pushes him off.
Number moves forwards but Roy Roy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Roy Roy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Number rather than just go for the knockout.
Number fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Number tries to close the distance and clinch but Roy Roy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jack Number seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Number is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Number tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Roy Roy scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Number wants to clinch up but Roy Roy keeps it at a distance.
Number tries to clinch but Roy Roy is having none of it.
Number takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Number is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Number moves in looking to clinch but Roy Roy pushes him off.
Roy Roy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Number moves forwards but Roy Roy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Number slips a jab and a cross from Roy Roy.
Number fails in his attempt to clinch.
Number moves in looking to clinch but Roy Roy pushes him off.
Number tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Roy Roy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Number takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Roy Roy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Number tries to close the distance and clinch but Roy Roy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Roy Roy swats away the attempt to clinch by Number.
Roy Roy keeps the fight on the outside.
Roy Roy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Roy Roy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Roy Roy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Roy Roy throws out a counter right but Number avoids it with no problem.
Roy Roy just misses with a punch to the body.
Number doesn't manage to clinch there - Roy Roy circles away.
Roy Roy digs a good hook to Number's body.
Number tries to clinch up.
Number tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Roy Roy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Roy Roy! But no joy.
Number tries to clinch
and Roy Roy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Roy Roy keeps the fight on the outside.
Number needs to keep his hands up - Roy Roy had a free shot at his head there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Number tries to clinch up but Roy Roy circles away and keeps his distance.
Roy Roy lands a right hook to the body.
Number fails in his attempt to clinch.
Roy Roy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Number tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Roy Roy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Roy Roy misses the shot to the body.
Roy Roy scores with the left hand. Number knows he should have avoided that one.
Number tries to clinch
enabling Roy Roy to counter with a crisp jab.
Number tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Roy Roy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Number wants to clinch
and Roy Roy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Number wants to clinch but Roy Roy slips to the side
and Number takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Number tries to close the distance and clinch up but Roy Roy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Roy Roy throws out a counter right but Number avoids it with no problem.
Roy Roy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Number tries to clinch up
and Roy Roy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roy Roy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Number wants to clinch but Roy Roy slips to the side
and Roy Roy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Number moves in looking to clinch but Roy Roy pushes him off.
Number on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Number darts in trying to clinch
and Roy Roy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
 Number is rocked!
Number tries to clinch but Roy Roy moves away
and Roy Roy counters with a huge left! Number is in big trouble! He's backing up but Roy Roy isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Number from any more damage. A dominating finish by Roy Roy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rey Roy Roy!
Rey Roy Roy 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Scott Hill (ranked 813 p4p, 2094 weight class) and Kure Takenao (ranked 117 p4p, 275 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Scott Hill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Kure Takenao!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takenao takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hill scores with a sloppy right hand. Takenao should have avoided that one.
Hill works Takenao's body with a nice hook.
Hill swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takenao looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hill lands with a right hand.
Hill stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hill takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hill.
Scott Hill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hill misses the shot to the body.
Hill throws a jab when Takenao was well out of range.
Hill closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Takenao quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takenao is trying to control but can't.
Hill 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.
Hill trying to control the action but Takenao is working from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hill connects with a nice short shot to Takenao's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill tries to pass the half guard into mount. Takenao knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Takenao is looking to get back to full guard here but Hill has managed to pass to side control instead.
Hill working the ground and pound.
Takenao stops Hill from passing to mount.
Hill advances to mount.
Hill avoids the attempt from Takenao to control.
Hill landing strikes from the mount and Takenao is in trouble!
Hill has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hill working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Hill working Takenao over with strikes here.
Hill with the ground and pound from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hill lands a big elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hill scoring with strikes but Takenao is staying in there.
Takenao keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hill fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Takenao is rocked!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Hill! Takenao is hurt baaadly! Hill is firing away with more strikes - Takenao is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scott Hill!
After winning the bout, Scott Hill thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Lynn (ranked 821 p4p, 552 weight class) and Jorginho Marcelo (ranked 96 p4p, 64 weight class). The key to victory for Jack Lynn has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Lynn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jorginho Marcelo!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marcelo misses with an uppercut. Lynn saw that one coming.
Marcelo looks for a takedown but Lynn sprawls well.
Lynn wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Lynn tries to keep at a distance but Marcelo has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lynn.
Lynn swings wildly with an uppercut but Marcelo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marcelo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lynn tries to work over Marcelo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marcelo is working for takedown but Lynn is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jack Lynn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorginho Marcelo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcelo prevents a body shot from Lynn.
Marcelo slows down the pace here.
Marcelo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lynn lands with a short shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Lynn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcelo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lynn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lynn scores with a shot to the side of Marcelo's head.
Marcelo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marcelo throws a punch but it's blocked by Lynn.
Lynn prevents the takedown attempt.
Marcelo tries for a takedown but Lynn manages to get underhooks.
Marcelo is trying to force a seperation but Lynn has the dominant position.
Marcelo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marcelo throws a head punch that misses.
Marcelo throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Lynn.
Lynn lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Lynn.
Lynn scores with a shot to the side of Marcelo's head.
Lynn tries to throw a body punch but Marcelo avoids it by throwing Lynn back against the cage.
Marcelo misses with the head strike.
Marcelo gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Lynn regains guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marcelo trying to control but Lynn is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lynn is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Marcelo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Marcelo wants to sweep but no luck.
Lynn with a flurry of punches that miss.
Marcelo has momentary wrist control but Lynn slips an elbow through the middle.
Marcelo wants to sweep here but Lynn controlling him for the moment.
Marcelo keeping moving, preventing Lynn from controlling successfully.
Lynn has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Marcelo looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynn landing with the ground and pound.
Marcelo looking for a sweep. Not yet Marcelo, not yet.
Marcelo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lynn working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Marcelo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lynn.
Marcelo trying to control the position here.
Let's hope that Marcelo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Lynn keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Marcelo's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynn looking to pass the guard.
Lynn postures up.
Lynn stopping the sweep attempt from Marcelo.
Marcelo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lynn wants to get back to full guard.
Marcelo wants to pass to mount but Lynn is defending the position.
Marcelo is trying to control. Lynn wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lynn manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lynn 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Lynn dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lynn gets tackled into the cage by Marcelo. Marcelo maintains the clinch.
Marcelo is trying to pull guard but Lynn turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Marcelo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Marcelo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marcelo has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Lynn clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Lynn tries to break free.
Marcelo working for the choke.
Marcelo keeps control of the position as Lynn tries to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcelo has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Lynn has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Marcelo doesn't have the hooks in and Lynn manages to turn into his guard.
Jorginho Marcelo has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcelo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lynn manages to get himself to full guard.
Marcelo preventing the sweep.
Lynn is trying to control the position but Marcelo postures up.
Marcelo preventing the sweep.
Marcelo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lynn controls Marcelo momentarily but Marcelo frees himself.
Lynn has his foot on Marcelo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Marcelo works his way back into a safe position though.
Lynn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Marcelo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lynn is keeping the position for now.
Lynn wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marcelo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lynn wants to sweep but no luck.
Lynn keeping moving, preventing Marcelo from controlling successfully.
Marcelo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lynn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lynn looking to control.
Marcelo forces his way into half guard.
Lynn is not content to let Marcelo control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynn has his hands clasped together around Marcelo's back. He's all about the action.
Marcelo wants to free his trapped foot but Lynn is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lynn is looking for a sweep. Marcelo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Marcelo is thwarting Lynn's attempts to control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lynn gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Marcelo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Marcelo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lynn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marcelo is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marcelo wants to pass the guard but Lynn is keeping the position.
Lynn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Marcelo trying to control but Lynn is working from the bottom.
Lynn lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lynn lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorginho Marcelo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Lynn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jorginho Marcelo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lynn just misses with a punch to the body.
Marcelo gets a clinch.
Marcelo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lynn is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Marcelo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lynn's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Lynn as the two fighters clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Lynn.
Lynn blocks a body shot from Marcelo.
Jack Lynn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Marcelo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lynn pulls his leg out and moves away.
Marcelo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lynn.
Lynn is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Marcelo.
Marcelo clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcelo tries a body shot but Lynn blocks it.
Lynn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lynn lands a nice uppercut.
Marcelo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lynn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lynn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Lynn.
A hook to the body from Marcelo.
Marcelo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Lynn.
Lynn lands a body punch in the clinch.
Marcelo misses with some punches.
Lynn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Marcelo backwards.
Lynn scores with a shoulder strike.
Lynn misses with a punch to the body.
Marcelo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lynn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lynn lands with a right to the head.
Lynn is leaning against Marcelo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Marcelo is trying to pull guard but Lynn has him pressed against the cage.
Jack Lynn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorginho Marcelo.
Lynn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Marcelo backwards.
Lynn pushes Marcelo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lynn digs a right hand underneath Marcelo's ribcage. Marcelo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lynn lands a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marcelo swings wildly with an uppercut but Lynn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marcelo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lynn misses with a punch to the body.
Marcelo is trying to push Lynn away but Lynn has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short right from Lynn on the inside.
Lynn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lynn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lynn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Marcelo backwards.
Lynn cracks Marcelo with a nice body shot.
Lynn lands a body shot.
Lynn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lynn.
Marcelo is rocked!
Nice body punch from Lynn - that landed with a thud.
Marcelo is still on wobbly legs! Can Lynn finish him?
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lynn.
Lynn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lynn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lynn scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynn blocking some punches.
Lynn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lynn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lynn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Marcelo backwards.
Lynn lands a body punch.
Lynn lands a body punch.
Lynn creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Marcelo with a big uppercut! Marcelo tries to clinch up but Lynn pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Marcelo to the mat! Marcelo covers up and Lynn unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jack Lynn!
A relieved looking Jack Lynn thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bon Adrien De Moncey (ranked 1404 p4p, 1111 weight class) and Butch Thighpunch (ranked 200 p4p, 167 weight class). 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 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bon Adrien De Moncey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Butch Thighpunch!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thighpunch cracks De Moncey with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Thighpunch throws a body punch but De Moncey moves out of range.
De Moncey attempts a counter takedown but Thighpunch avoids it well and moves away.
Thighpunch will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thighpunch lands a left and a right that send De Moncey crashing to the mat, dazed. Thighpunch thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
De Moncey is rocked!
De Moncey is aggressively charging in as Thighpunch backs up avoiding any damage. Thighpunch tosses out a jab and De Moncey runs right into it face first! De Moncey is out cold! Thighpunch dropped down on all fours and is barking in De Moncey's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Butch Thighpunch!
Butch Thighpunch 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam McCullen (ranked 964 p4p, 1160 weight class) and CJ Robinson (ranked 134 p4p, 164 weight class). McCullen comes to the cage accompanied by The Foggy Dew. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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 26 - 19 - 1, fighting out of London, Sam McCullen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, CJ Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCullen misses with a jab to the body
and Robinson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McCullen throws a head kick that misses.
Robinson is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
McCullen wants to clinch.
McCullen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Robinson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McCullen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Robinson defends well and McCullen ends up having to push Robinson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A head kick misses from Robinson.
McCullen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Robinson tries to avoid it but McCullen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Robinson to the ground. Robinson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCullen rushes Robinson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McCullen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Robinson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Robinson tries a head kick but it misses.
McCullen tries to clinch there but Robinson circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCullen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Robinson moves out of range of the body kick from McCullen.
Robinson shapes to counter with a head kick.
McCullen clinches.
Robinson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Robinson lets loose with a powerful body kick. McCullen will feel that in the morning.
McCullen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
McCullen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Robinson breaks from the clinch.
McCullen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McCullen has Robinson up against the cage in a clinch.
McCullen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McCullen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at London MMA Club in the buildup to the fight.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McCullen.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam McCullen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Robinson feints a counter leg kick.
Robinson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robinson digs a good body shot into McCullen's ribs.
McCullen fails with an attempt to clinch.
A shot to the body from McCullen misses
and Robinson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McCullen tries to clinch but Robinson moves out of range.
Sam McCullen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCullen dives in and grabs Robinson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Robinson pushes down on McCullen's head and hops out.
Robinson stuffs the takedown.
Robinson throws a fast counter high kick but McCullen manages to duck under it in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCullen tries to close the distance and clinch but Robinson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McCullen fails with an attempt to clinch.
McCullen dives in and grabs Robinson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Robinson pushes down on McCullen's head and hops out.
Robinson lands a high kick!
McCullen misses with a double jab
and Robinson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Robinson. McCullen does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCullen fails with the takedown
and Robinson counters with a big head kick but McCullen shrugs it off.
Robinson tries a head kick but it misses.
McCullen shoots for a takedown but Robinson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McCullen shoots in and drives through. Robinson sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCullen rushes Robinson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Robinson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McCullen tries to clinch up
and Robinson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McCullen thinking.
McCullen moves in looking to clinch but Robinson pushes him off.
McCullen throws a leg kick but Robinson sees it coming and moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robinson leaves McCullen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McCullen wants to clinch
and Robinson counters with a left to the body.
McCullen shoots and misses
and Robinson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
CJ Robinson dominated that round.
That's time! McCullen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Robinson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Robinson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Robinson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McCullen has time to react.
McCullen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Robinson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Robinson tries to keep at a distance but McCullen has taken the fight into the clinch.
McCullen misses with a short punch on the inside.
McCullen misses with the head strike.
McCullen tries to work over Robinson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Robinson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McCullen moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCullen manages to break the clinch.
Robinson connects with a solid leg kick.
Robinson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McCullen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Robinson scores with a nice short uppercut.
The referee calls for Robinson to work.
Robinson blocks an uppercut.
Robinson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from McCullen - that landed with a thud.
McCullen manages to break the clinch.
McCullen drives through and clinches with Robinson against the cage.
McCullen misses with some punches.
Robinson blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McCullen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Robinson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Robinson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McCullen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCullen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Robinson's guard.
McCullen is looking to work some ground and pound but Robinson has wrist control.
Robinson keeping moving, preventing McCullen from controlling successfully.
McCullen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Robinson manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Robinson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCullen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McCullen missing with knees to the body.
McCullen tries a body shot but Robinson blocks it.
Robinson is stalling here.
Robinson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Robinson breaks the clinch.
Robinson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Robinson counters with an outside leg kick.
Robinson lands a really nice looking cross but McCullen seems unphased.
Robinson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Robinson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Robinson wants it to stay on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCullen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Robinson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McCullen moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRobinson.
McCullen tries to clinch but Robinson moves out of range.
CJ Robinson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCullen tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Robinson counters with a series of strikes. McCullen will be more careful next time no doubt.
A thudding body kick lands there by Robinson!
McCullen throws a combination that misses
and Robinson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
McCullen tries to clinch there but Robinson circles away.
Robinson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Robinson looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
McCullen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Robinson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A chopping leg kick lands by Robinson.
Donk. Robinson catches McCullen right on the button with a cross.
McCullen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Robinson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
CJ Robinson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! McCullen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A head kick misses from Robinson.
McCullen tries to clinch
and Robinson counters with an inside leg kick.
Robinson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Robinson jabs McCullen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Robinson keeps the fight on the outside.
McCullen is looking to clinch but Robinson is avoiding it.
McCullen darts in looking for a takedown but Robinson gets double underhooks and turns McCullen into the cage.
Robinson misses with an uppercut. McCullen saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCullen tries to clinch but Robinson is having none of it.
McCullen clinches up against the cage.
Robinson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Robinson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McCullen has Robinson up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCullen misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Robinson scores with a nice short uppercut.
 It looks like Sam McCullen has been cut.
Robinson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McCullen tries to clinch up
and Robinson counters with a right hand to the body.
Robinson slaps away a takedown attempt from McCullen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Robinson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McCullen rather than just go for the knockout.
Robinson tries a head kick but it misses.
McCullen has Robinson up against the cage in a clinch.
McCullen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Robinson's elbow.
CJ Robinson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sam McCullen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McCullen tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Robinson counters with a head kick.
McCullen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Robinson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from McCullen. Those never looked like landing.
Robinson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Robinson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCullen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Robinson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McCullen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Robinson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. McCullen is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam McCullen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Robinson swings for the body but McCullen moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Robinson.
McCullen is looking for a counter combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson keeps the fight on the outside.
Robinson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McCullen's head backwards.
Robinson throws a head kick that misses.
Robinson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McCullen at a distance.
That kick from Robinson tenderised McCullen's leg. McCullen is trying to keep his angry face on.
McCullen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Robinson sprawls well. Robinson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McCullen gets slowly back to his feet.
Robinson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sam McCullen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Robinson throws a head kick that misses.
McCullen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
CJ Robinson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCullen shoots in looking for a takedown. Robinson tries to sprawl out of it but McCullen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Robinson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Robinson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCullen.
McCullen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Robinson blocks a head kick by McCullen.
McCullen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McCullen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Robinson but Robinson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McCullen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Robinson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Robinson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that's the end of the fight!
CJ Robinson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Robinson 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... CJ Robinson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Akira Harada (ranked 881 p4p, 22929 weight class) and Craig Altow (ranked 106 p4p, 622 weight class). Akira Harada could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Craig Altow's chin.
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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 21 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Akira Harada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Craig Altow!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harada throws a hook but Altow avoids it easily.
Altow avoids a punch combination nicely.
Altow defending well as Harada loads up on a big left hand.
Altow darts in and clinches Harada up against the cage.
Harada breaks from the clinch.
We've been told by Harada's head coaches at Lovelair's MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Harada scores with a crisp jab that stopped Altow in his tracks.
Harada misses with a low kick.
Altow moves out of range as Harada strikes.
Altow throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Harada's waist but Harada gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Altow off to one side.
A swing and a miss from Harada.
Harada throws a shot from downtown. Altow moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harada moves into the clinch.
Harada has had enough of the clinch but Altow keeps him there for the moment.
Harada is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Altow's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Harada avoids the elbow strike from Altow, against the cage.
Harada misses with a body punch.
Altow is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Harada to keep the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Altow's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Altow drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Harada scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Akira Harada is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Harada tests Altow's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Craig Altow has been cut.
Altow blocks a head kick by Harada.
Altow wants to counter with a clinch but Harada pushes him away.
Harada looks to land a right hand but Altow moved out of range.
Altow closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Altow is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Harada gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Akira Harada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craig Altow.
Harada stops a takedown attempt from Altow.
Harada escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Akira Harada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harada stuns Altow with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Harada clinches up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Altow's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Harada's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A telegraphed right hand from Harada misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Altow has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Harada finds it's way round the side to connect with Altow's head.
Altow avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Harada tries to score with a low kick but Altow moves his leg out of the way.
A swing and a miss from Harada.
Harada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Altow moves away.
Harada tests Altow's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A lazy left from Harada finds it's target.
Altow is rocked!
Harada closes the distance and pushes Altow back into the cage.
Altow is still on wobbly legs! Can Harada finish him?
Harada's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Altow seems to have recovered his senses.
Harada gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Harada is pulling down on Altow's head to control his posture.
Harada bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Altow's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Altow keeping full guard, as Harada tries to pass.
Harada trying to control the position from guard on top but Altow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Harada's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Altow is controlling Harada's posture.
Harada wants to stand but Altow is controlling his posture from full guard.
Harada makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Harada landing with the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Harada's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Altow is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Harada loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Harada has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Altow wants to sweep here but Harada controlling him for the moment.
Altow preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Altow is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Harada won't allow Altow to sweep him here.
Altow working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Harada.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akira Harada dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Craig Altow'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.
Harada throws a leg kick but Altow moved away.
Altow moves out of range of the strikes.
Harada lands a jab.
Harada rushes Altow and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Altow jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Harada walks away with a smile on his face. Altow gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Harada misses with a looping left.
Altow shoots in looking for a takedown. Harada tries to sprawl out of it but Altow keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Harada manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Harada missing with a left hand there. Altow was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Altow throws a fast counter high kick but Harada manages to duck under it in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Altow looking to score a takedown here. Harada is defending well but Altow drives through and ends up in Harada's guard.
Altow looking to pass the guard.
Harada not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Altow stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harada swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Harada wants to sweep but no luck.
Akira Harada overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Altow trying to control but Harada is working from the bottom.
Altow would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Harada wants to hit a sweep here but Altow passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Harada there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Altow can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Harada is looking to escape.
Harada trying desperately to get to his feet.
Harada throwing hammer fists to the chest of Altow. What's that going to do exactly?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Altow landing strikes from the mount.
Harada is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Altow can do to turn this around?
Harada gets back to half guard.
Altow wants to get back to his feet.
Harada wants to control but Altow is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harada makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Harada lands with an uppercut that bounces Altow off the cage and back into range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Harada.
Harada lands a big uppercut and Altow crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Altow looks OK. Harada waves Altow back to his feet!
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!
Harada tries to land a front kick but Altow steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Akira Harada is winning the standup battle so far.
Harada throws a shot from downtown. Altow moves away and avoids it.
Harada closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Altow! Harada dives in looking to finish! Altow is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akira Harada!
Akira Harada made sure to mention his sponsor, Sportivité in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shane O Malley (ranked 2812 p4p, 598 weight class) and Edward Conan (ranked 280 p4p, 83 weight class). Edward Conan 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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shane O Malley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edward Conan!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conan lunges at O Malley with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by O Malley's hand.
O Malley throws a head kick that misses.
Conan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A countering left hand to the body from Conan misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Conan. O Malley does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Conan misses.
O Malley throws a looping overhand right but Conan ducks down to avoid it.
O Malley throws a right hand that Conan ducks under and follows up with a left that Conan also avoids with ease.
Conan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
O Malley staying out of range there.
Left hook, right uppercut from Conan.
Conan slips under a jab.
Conan throws a jab when O Malley was well out of range.
Conan throws a jab when O Malley was well out of range.
Conan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
O Malley appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
O Malley tries to move into range but Conan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
O Malley swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Conan counters with a two punch combo.
O Malley is rocked!
Conan lands a hook that stumbles O Malley back into the cage. Conan follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping O Malley to the canvas! Conan pounces and lands several unanswered shots - O Malley has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Edward Conan!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Larson Picker (ranked 1993 p4p, 1872 weight class) and Pit Canthropus Jr (ranked 231 p4p, 220 weight class). Canthropus Jr is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Austin Powers - Daddy Wasn't There. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 29 - 17 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Larson Picker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Pit Canthropus Jr!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice cross by Picker.
Canthropus Jr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Picker has time to react.
A big right from Picker misses.
Canthropus Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Picker sizes up Canthropus Jr with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Canthropus Jr moves away from the strike by Picker.
Picker throws a jab but it's blocked by Canthropus Jr.
Picker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Canthropus Jr moves away.
Canthropus Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Picker.
Canthropus Jr scores with a body shot.
Picker lands the left hand.
Canthropus Jr misses with a hook
and Picker counters with a left and a right that stings Canthropus Jr.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Picker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Canthropus Jr throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Picker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Picker throws a shot from downtown. Canthropus Jr moves away and avoids it.
Canthropus Jr slips a jab from Picker.
Canthropus Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Picker is looking to counter punch.
Canthropus Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Picker moves out of range easily.
Picker throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Canthropus Jr slips under a jab from Picker.
Canthropus Jr wants to counter with a clinch but Picker pushes him away.
Picker lands an overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canthropus Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Picker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Canthropus Jr 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.
Canthropus Jr moves away from the strike by Picker.
Canthropus Jr tries to clinch but Picker moves out of range.
Canthropus Jr misses with a straight right.
Canthropus Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Picker.
Canthropus Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Picker counters with a nice uppercut.
Canthropus Jr staying out of range there.
Picker lands with a hook. Canthropus Jr tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Canthropus Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Picker's head backwards.
Canthropus Jr misses with a looping right.
Picker scores with a jab to the head.
Canthropus Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Picker.
Canthropus Jr throws a body punch but Picker moves out of range.
Canthropus Jr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Picker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Canthropus Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Canthropus Jr wants to counter the offense by Picker and move into the clinch position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Picker throws a looping overhand right but Canthropus Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Picker is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Canthropus Jr slips a jab from Picker.
Canthropus Jr wants to clinch up but Picker keeps it at a distance.
Picker throws a hook but Canthropus Jr blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Canthropus Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canthropus Jr cracks a nice hook into Picker's ribs.
Picker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr scores with a nice body kick.
Picker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Larson Picker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Canthropus Jr throws a series of punches but Picker moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Picker - just one landing.
Picker swinging wildly here.
Picker throws a shot from downtown. Canthropus Jr moves away and avoids it.
Picker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Picker throws a jab but it's blocked by Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr works the jab nicely.
A slapping body kick lands there for Canthropus Jr.
Picker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Canthropus Jr doesn't seem bothered though.
Picker scores with a body shot.
Canthropus Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Picker's hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canthropus Jr swings for the body but Picker moves out of range.
Picker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Picker looks to throw the jab but Canthropus Jr is out of range.
Canthropus Jr looks to land a body kick but Picker moved away.
Picker throws a jab but it's blocked by Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Picker throws a looping overhand right but Canthropus Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Canthropus Jr wants to counter the offense by Picker and move into the clinch position.
Picker lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Picker scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Picker misses with a lunging right hand
and Canthropus Jr counters by moving into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Canthropus Jr.
Still in the clinch, Picker scores with a nice short uppercut.
Picker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Canthropus Jr misses with some punches.
Picker misses with a body punch.
Picker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Canthropus Jr lands a nice uppercut.
Picker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Picker walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Canthropus Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Picker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Canthropus Jr drives through and clinches with Picker against the cage.
Picker lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Picker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Canthropus Jrs head.
Canthropus Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
Canthropus Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Canthropus Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Picker.
Picker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Canthropus Jr fails to land.
Picker is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Canthropus Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Picker lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Canthropus Jr.
A short left from Picker.
Picker throws a head punch that misses.
Canthropus Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot in the inside from Picker.
Canthropus Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Picker tries to break the clinch but Canthropus Jr is controlling the position.
A right hook to the body lands for Canthropus Jr.
Picker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Canthropus Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Picker uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Larson Picker dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Picker lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Picker works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Picker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Canthropus Jr can do to turn this around?
Canthropus Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Picker throws a big shot that misses.
Canthropus Jr is looking for the big counter here.
Picker cracks Canthropus Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Canthropus Jr. That snapped Picker's head back.
Picker looks to land a right hand but Canthropus Jr moved out of range.
Picker misses with an uppercut.
Picker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Canthropus Jr.
Picker with the inside leg kick.
Canthropus Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canthropus Jr looks to land a right hand but Picker moved out of range.
A left lands for Picker.
Canthropus Jr misses with the body kick
and Picker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Canthropus Jr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Picker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Larson Picker is winning the standup battle so far.
Canthropus Jr looks to land a right hand but Picker moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by Canthropus Jr.
A big right from Canthropus Jr misses.
Picker looks to land a left hand but Canthropus Jr moved out of range nicely.
As Picker backs off Canthropus Jr throws a huge counter combo but Picker manages to avoid it all.
Canthropus Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Canthropus Jr slips a straight right by Picker.
Picker misses with a looping right.
Picker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Canthropus Jr is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Canthropus Jr takes a swing at Picker's ribcage but misses.
Canthropus Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Picker throws out the jab.
Canthropus Jr misses with a body shot.
Picker bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Canthropus Jr's head backwards.
Picker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Canthropus Jr lands a glancing blow to the side of Picker's head.
Canthropus Jr gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Picker.
Canthropus Jr is looking to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Picker misses the target.
Canthropus Jr falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Picker to counter with a crisp jab.
Canthropus Jr misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Canthropus Jr.
Picker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Picker in his tracks.
Picker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Picker throws a lazy right hand but Canthropus Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A left lands for Picker.
Picker looks to score with a jab to the body but Canthropus Jr is just out of range.
Canthropus Jr tries to counter by closing the distance.
Canthropus Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Picker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Canthropus Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Picker lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Canthropus Jr throws a combination. Picker tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Canthropus Jr looks to land a body kick but Picker moved away.
Picker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Canthropus Jr at a distance.
Canthropus Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Picker.
Canthropus Jr connects with a crisp jab.
Canthropus Jr connects with a nice looking jab.
Picker lands an overhand right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canthropus Jr drops his hands momentarily and Picker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Picker getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Canthropus Jr scores with a nice right hand.
Canthropus Jr walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Canthropus Jr tries to clinch but Picker moves out of range.
Canthropus Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Picker moves away.
Picker missing with a left hand there. Canthropus Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Picker throws a poor cross that misses
and Canthropus Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Canthropus Jr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Picker misses with an uppercut
and Canthropus Jr moves into the clinch.
Picker tries to stall but Canthropus Jr uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Picker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Picker throws the left hand but Canthropus Jr avoids the punch easily.
Canthropus Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Picker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A big left from Canthropus Jr misses.
Picker misses with an uppercut. Canthropus Jr saw that one coming.
Picker misses with a hook. Canthropus Jr ducked under it nicely.
Canthropus Jr tries to counter with a clinch but Picker shakes him off and moves away.
Canthropus Jr tries to move into range but Picker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
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!
Canthropus Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Canthropus Jr blocks a jab.
Picker slips a jab and a cross from Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr misses the body punch
enabling Picker to counter with a crisp jab.
Picker misses with an uppercut.
Picker misses with a hook. Canthropus Jr ducked under it nicely.
Canthropus Jr moves forwards but Picker connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Picker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Picker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Picker lands with an uppercut that bounces Canthropus Jr off the cage and back into range.
Canthropus Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Picker.
Canthropus Jr takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Picker connects with a body shot that sends Canthropus Jr's belly button to the back.
Canthropus Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Picker throws an overhand right that lands on Canthropus Jr's shoulder, as Canthropus Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Picker 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.
A slow jab from Picker misses its intended target.
Canthropus Jr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Picker.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Larson Picker dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Canthropus Jr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Picker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Canthropus Jr moves away.
Canthropus Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Canthropus Jr defending well as Picker loads up on a big left hand.
Canthropus Jr throws out a counter right but Picker avoids it with no problem.
Canthropus Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Canthropus Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Picker.
Picker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Picker bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Canthropus Jr's head backwards.
Picker lunges at Canthropus Jr with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Canthropus Jr's hand.
Canthropus Jr throws a lazy body kick
and Picker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice uppercut lands for Picker. That snapped Canthropus Jr's head back.
Canthropus Jr throws a hook but Picker blocks it.
Canthropus Jr shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Picker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
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!
Picker connects with a crisp jab.
Canthropus Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Picker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Picker bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Canthropus Jr's head.
Canthropus Jr moves out of range as Picker strikes.
Canthropus Jr tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canthropus Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Picker is just out of range.
Picker staying out of range there.
A jab from Picker misses.
Canthropus Jr throws a wild body kick that Picker sees coming a mile off.
A little feinted left hand from Picker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Picker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr misses with an uppercut. Picker saw that one coming.
Picker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Canthropus Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice defenses there by Canthropus Jr.
Picker scores with a punch to the head.
Canthropus Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Picker is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Canthropus Jr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Canthropus Jr. Picker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Picker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Canthropus Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Picker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Canthropus Jr misses the target.
Pit Canthropus Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canthropus Jr explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Picker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Picker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Canthropus Jr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Picker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Canthropus Jr.
Picker is looking to counter punch.
Canthropus Jr is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A swing and a miss from Picker.
Picker scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Canthropus Jr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Picker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Canthropus Jr takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A punch combination from Canthropus Jr misses.
Picker throws the left hand but Canthropus Jr avoids the punch easily.
Canthropus Jr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Picker connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Picker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Canthropus Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Canthropus Jr with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Picker to score with a decent uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canthropus Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Picker.
Canthropus Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Picker scores with a body shot.
Canthropus Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Picker steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Canthropus Jr. That one must have hurt.
Canthropus Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Picker.
Canthropus Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Picker was well out of range. Poor timing from Canthropus Jr.
Picker misses with an uppercut
and Canthropus Jr counters with a three punch combo that has Picker backing up. Picker nods at Canthropus Jr to acknowledge the strikes.
Canthropus Jr throws a predictable looking body shot
and Picker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Picker scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice uppercut lands for Picker. That snapped Canthropus Jr's head back.
Canthropus Jr missing with a left hand there. Picker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Picker dips to his left and cracks Canthropus Jr with an uppercut!
Picker jabs at Canthropus Jr's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Canthropus Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Picker throws out the jab.
Picker takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Picker misses with a hook. Canthropus Jr ducked under it nicely.
Canthropus Jr throws an off balance right hand
letting Picker counter with a right hand.
Picker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Canthropus Jr.
Picker misses with a hook. Canthropus Jr ducked under it nicely.
Canthropus Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Canthropus Jr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Picker moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Canthropus Jr is rocked!
A jab lands there for Picker.
Canthropus Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Picker finish him?
Jab, jab by Picker - just one landing.
A big left from Canthropus Jr misses.
Canthropus Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Canthropus Jr throws a wild hook but Picker just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Canthropus Jr gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Picker raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Larson Picker!
A very excited looking Larson Picker 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.
The defeated Pit Canthropus Jr had this to say: 'I blame this on my shit genetics. Fuck you Dad!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Monte Zuma (ranked 470 p4p, 621 weight class) and Inspektor Dee (ranked 63 p4p, 79 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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 35 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Monte Zuma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Inspektor Dee!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zuma avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dee throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Zuma counter with a right hand.
It looks like Inspektor Dee has been cut.
A low kick lands for Dee.
Dee tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zuma manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zuma swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dee tries to land a body kick
and Zuma counters with a nice body kick.
Zuma tries to land a front kick but Dee steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dee.
Dee misses with a wild body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dee, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuma throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dee! But no joy.
Dee throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zuma counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dee thinking.
Zuma 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.
Dee looks to land a right hand but Zuma moved out of range.
Zuma walks into a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dee throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zuma counters with an outside leg kick.
Dee misses with a jab to the body
and Zuma counters with a huge left! Dee is in big trouble! He's backing up but Zuma isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Dee from any more damage. A dominating finish by Zuma!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Monte Zuma!
Monte Zuma 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Inspektor Bee (ranked 282 p4p, 168 weight class) and Felix Inarritu (ranked 40 p4p, 25 weight class). Inarritu has chosen Vulcano as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Inspektor Bee!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Felix Inarritu!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bee misses with an uppercut.
Inarritu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Inspektor Bee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Inarritu avoids a kick to the body.
Bee wants to clinch but Inarritu slips to the side
and Inarritu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Inarritu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Inarritu tries to bum rush Bee with a series of wild strikes but Bee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bee closes the distance but Inarritu moves to the side
and Inarritu makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Bee really felt that one!
Bee tries to clinch
and Bee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Inspektor Bee has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It seemed like Inarritu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bee misses with a wild body shot.
Bee misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bee lands a jab to the nose.
Nice straight punches there by Bee. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bee.
It looks like Felix Inarritu has been cut.
Bee defending well as Inarritu loads up on a big left hand.
Bee throws a quick counter kick to the body but Inarritu avoids it.
Bee is looking to chop away at Inarritu's legs.
Inarritu throws a wild body kick that Bee sees coming a mile off.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Inarritu swings wildly with an uppercut but Bee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Inarritu avoids a wild elbow strike from Bee.
Bee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice elbow from Bee.
Bee is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Inarritu pushes Bee back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bee creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Inarritu misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bee is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Inarritu misses with a punch to the body.
Bee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Inarritu's elbow.
Bee blocks an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice right hand lands inside from Inarritu.
Bee landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Inarritu working aggressively here.
Bee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Inarritu.
Nice body punch from Inarritu - that landed with a thud.
Inarritu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Inarritu lands a shoulder strike.
Bee landing knees to the body.
Bee wants to stall.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bee.
Inarritu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Inarritu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Inarritu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
I was talking to Bee's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Inarritu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inarritu has a couple of punches blocked by Bee.
Bee can't find room to land a body shot as Inarritu controls the action.
Inarritu misses with the head strike.
Inarritu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Inarritu misses with the head strike.
Bee trying to land knees to the body.
Inarritu works on Bee's body with a couple of short punches.
Inarritu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Inarritu lands with a light punch inside.
Bee missing with knees to the body.
Bee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Inarritu's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bee.
Inarritu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bee swings wildly with an uppercut but Inarritu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bee throws an elbow but it misses.
Inarritu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bees head.
Inarritu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bee tries to stall but Inarritu uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Inarritu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bee lands an elbow that stopped Inarritu in his tracks for a moment.
Inarritu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Inarritu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Inarritu.
Inarritu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bee backwards.
Good body shot from Inarritu.
Bee wants to stall.
Inarritu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Inarritu misses with some punches.
Inarritu blocks the elbow strike.
Inarritu is working Bee over against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Inarritu.
Inarritu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bee looks to throw an elbow but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Inarritu.
Inarritu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Inarritu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Inarritu.
Inarritu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bee tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bee throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felix Inarritu dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Inarritu thows a body kick. Bee tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bee fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Inarritu checks it well.
Inarritu looks to land a left hand but Bee moved out of range nicely.
Inarritu scores with a body shot.
Inarritu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bee has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Inarritu.
Inarritu lands a big right hand that sends Bee crashing to the mat! Inarritu stays standing though and waves Bee back to his feet!
Bee is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Inarritu connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Bee out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Felix Inarritu!
Felix Inarritu is the new heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Felix Inarritu thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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