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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Petr Kotrc (ranked 4560 p4p, 4100 weight class) and Michael Collins (ranked 208 p4p, 196 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, Petr Kotrc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 20 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Collins!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Collins.
Kotrc fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Collins is out of range.
Kotrc gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kotrc looks for a takedown but Collins sprawls well.
Kotrc takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kotrc fails with an attempt to clinch.
Collins scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
 Kotrc is rocked!
Collins defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kotrc.
Oh Kotrc is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Collins lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Kotrc is looking to close the distance but Collins sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Kotrc crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Kotrc is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Michael Collins!
Michael Collins 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Roy Johnson (ranked 3393 p4p, 2588 weight class) and Pit Canthropus Jr (ranked 393 p4p, 313 weight class). Canthropus Jr has chosen Austin Powers - Daddy Wasn't There as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roy Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Pit Canthropus Jr!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, 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!
Canthropus Jr tries to clinch but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson feinted with a counter takedown.
Johnson slips under a jab.
Canthropus Jr has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Johnson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Johnson clinches up with Canthropus Jr and pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Canthropus Jr.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Canthropus Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson misses with an elbow strike.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Canthropus Jr blocking some punches.
Canthropus Jr misses with the head strike.
Canthropus Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnsons head.
Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Canthropus Jr avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canthropus Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Canthropus Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Canthropus Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Canthropus Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Canthropus Jr misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson lands a right hand.
Canthropus Jr misses with some punches.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Canthropus Jr fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Canthropus Jr misses the jab.
Canthropus Jr connects with a body shot.
Canthropus Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Canthropus Jr on the side of the head.
Johnson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Canthropus Jr misses the jab.
Johnson lands a nice shot that snaps Canthropus Jr's head back.
Canthropus Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
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!
Johnson slips a jab from Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr clinches up with Johnson and pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Canthropus Jr.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Canthropus Jr.
Johnson misses with a knee to the head.
Canthropus Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson pulls guard.
Canthropus Jr stands and steps away. Johnson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Canthropus Jr instigates a clinch.
Canthropus Jr lands a right hand.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Johnson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Canthropus Jr's brow.
Canthropus Jr tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
Canthropus Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Canthropus Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Canthropus Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Canthropus Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Canthropus Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Canthropus Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Still in the clinch, Canthropus Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson scores with a shoulder strike.
Canthropus Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Canthropus Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Canthropus Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Canthropus Jr.
Johnson pushes off an throws an elbow but Canthropus Jr leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Canthropus Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
Johnson lands a nice uppercut.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Nice body punch from Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johnson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Canthropus Jr uses from the top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Canthropus Jr stands up and waves to Johnson to follow him.
Canthropus Jr lands the left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson walks into a straight right hand from Canthropus Jr.
Canthropus Jr feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Johnson sprawling to the canvas! Johnson rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Canthropus Jr finish him?!
Johnson is rocked!
Canthropus Jr walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Johnson drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Canthropus Jr swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Johnson's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pit Canthropus Jr!
An out of breath and clearly excited Pit Canthropus Jr thanked Kato for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Aurelius (ranked 2798 p4p, 2928 weight class) and Aishah Bin Sari (ranked 299 p4p, 312 weight class). Bin Sari has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! as his entrance music. Aishah Bin Sari has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Marcus Aurelius's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marcus Aurelius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aishah Bin Sari!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aurelius drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bin Sari throws a nice outside leg kick.
Aurelius slips under a jab from Bin Sari.
Aurelius instigates a clinch.
Bin Sari presses Aurelius against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bin Sari working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Aurelius tries for a takedown but Bin Sari manages to get underhooks.
Bin Sari lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Aurelius or not.
Aurelius wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bin Sari works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bin Sari.
Bin Sari lands a shot to the body.
Bin Sari working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bin Sari softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bin Sari breaks from the clinch.
Aurelius shoots for a double leg takedown but Bin Sari sprawls well. He's pushed Aurelius's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Aurelius takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Aurelius looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Aurelius blocks the body kick.
Bin Sari rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Aurelius counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Aishah Bin Sari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aurelius keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bin Sari.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aurelius walks into a stiff left hand from Bin Sari.
Bin Sari wants to land a leg kick but Aurelius is out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bin Sari.
Bin Sari throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Aurelius stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice defenses there by Bin Sari.
Bin Sari tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aurelius bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bin Sari's head backwards.
Bin Sari misses the jab.
Bin Sari rushes Aurelius and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bin Sari swings wildly with an uppercut but Aurelius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bin Sari's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aurelius gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bin Sari pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aurelius takes one to the chin there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch combination from Bin Sari misses.
Bin Sari looks to land a body kick but Aurelius moved away.
An attempted straight right counter from Aurelius misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bin Sari.
Aurelius scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bin Sari has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Bin Sari is staying active underneath Aurelius, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bin Sari pushes Aurelius off looking to stand but Aurelius dives back in and keeps control.
Aurelius is looking to take a break and control but Bin Sari is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bin Sari manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Aurelius moves in looking to clinch but Bin Sari pushes him off.
Bin Sari scores with the left hand. Aurelius knows he should have avoided that one.
Bin Sari throws a leg kick but Aurelius moved away.
Aurelius tries to clinch up but Bin Sari circles away and keeps his distance.
Bin Sari lands an overhand right.
Aurelius fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Aurelius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bin Sari swats away the attempt to clinch by Aurelius.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bin Sari chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Aurelius blocks a low kick nicely.
Good work by Aurelius as he checks the leg kick.
Bin Sari throws a series of punches but Aurelius moves out of range.
Bin Sari throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Aurelius counter with a right hand.
Aurelius ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Aurelius on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bin Sari throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bin Sari throws out a leg kick but Aurelius moves out of range and Bin Sari only half commits.
Aurelius comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Aurelius stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bin Sari.
Aurelius connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bin Sari!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bin Sari scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bin Sari throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Aurelius's head.
Aurelius is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bin Sari leaves Aurelius with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Oh Aurelius is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aurelius throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bin Sari's waist but Bin Sari gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Aurelius off to one side.
Bin Sari comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bin Sari throws an overhand right that drops Aurelius like a sack of potatoes! Bin Sari dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aishah Bin Sari!
In his post fight interview, Aishah Bin Sari started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Marcus Aurelius was interviewed post fight and said 'Nothing happens to any man that he is not formed by nature to bear. I'll be back!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Gustafson (ranked 1798 p4p, 2089 weight class) and Gok Won Khun (ranked 239 p4p, 277 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alexander Gustafson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gok Won Khun!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khun circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gustafson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Khun as he avoids it easily.
Khun circles away from the clinch attempt
and Khun counters with a flying knee that drops Gustafson! Khun dives in and finishes the fight with a flurry of strikes from the mount!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gok Won Khun!
Our winner, Gok Won Khun, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gil Jacobson (ranked 1174 p4p, 1891 weight class) and Larson Picker (ranked 152 p4p, 236 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go 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 21 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gil Jacobson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 17 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Larson Picker!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacobson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jacobson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jacobson. Picker does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Picker finds it's way through Jacobson's defenses.
Jacobson throws a hook but Picker blocks it.
Jacobson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jacobson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jacobson lands with an uppercut that bounces Picker off the cage and back into range.
Jacobson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jacobson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jacobson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Picker moves into range and connects with a jab.
Picker misses with a straight right.
Jacobson throws the left hand but Picker avoids the punch easily.
Jacobson scoring well with a low kick there.
Jacobson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Picker manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Picker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Picker lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Picker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jacobson.
Jacobson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Picker pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jacobson back to the cage. Picker follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jacobson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Picker's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Jacobson does it's job there.
Picker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Picker throws a shot from downtown. Jacobson moves away and avoids it.
Picker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The fighters circling - Jacobson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jacobson with a jab.
 It looks like Larson Picker has been cut.
Picker might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jacobson avoids the body shot from Picker.
Jacobson misses with a looping left.
Jacobson throws a sloppy head kick and Picker moves out of range easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A big right from Picker misses.
Picker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jacobson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jacobson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Picker.
Jacobson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Jacobson.
Nice uppercut lands for Picker. That snapped Jacobson's head back.
Jacobson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jacobson is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Jacobson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jacobson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Picker finds it's way round the side to connect with Jacobson's head.
Picker cracks Jacobson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Picker misses with a hook. Jacobson ducked under it nicely.
Jacobson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jacobson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Picker connects with a single shot there.
A left lands for Picker.
Jacobson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jacobson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Picker is out of range.
Picker scores with a hook to the body. Jacobson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Picker misses with an uppercut.
Picker throws a lazy uppercut
and Jacobson counters with a left to the body.
Jacobson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Picker's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jacobson under the eye.
Picker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Picker misses with a wild body shot.
Jacobson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Picker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Picker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Picker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Picker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Picker connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jacobson momentarily.
Jacobson slips a jab from Picker.
Picker is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jacobson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Picker looks to throw the jab but Jacobson is out of range.
Jab by Picker.
Picker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jacobson was well out of range. Poor timing from Picker.
Jacobson wants to slow Picker down by chopping away at his legs.
Jacobson throws a looping overhand right but Picker ducks down to avoid it.
Jacobson connects with a looping right hand.
A lazy body kick from Jacobson
and Picker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jacobson takes one to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Picker.
Jacobson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jacobson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jacobson blocks a jab.
Jacobson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Picker bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jacobson's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jacobson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Picker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Picker bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jacobson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Picker throws a jab but it's blocked by Jacobson.
A counter left hand to the body from Jacobson misses its target.
Picker lands with a nice body punch.
Jacobson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jacobson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Picker blocks the body kick.
Jacobson loads up on a big right hand but Picker slips the punch.
Jacobson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Picker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jacobson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jacobson slips under a jab from Picker.
Jacobson misses with a low kick.
Jacobson misses with an uppercut
and Picker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Picker throws a hook to the side of Jacobson's head but Jacobson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jacobson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jacobson thows a body kick. Picker tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Picker checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jacobson takes a swing at Picker's ribcage but misses.
Picker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jacobson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Larson Picker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Larson Picker's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Picker cracks Jacobson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Picker's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jacobson under the eye.
Picker misses with a straight left.
Picker misses with an uppercut
and Jacobson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Picker misses with a two punch combination.
Jacobson walks into a stiff left hand from Picker.
Jacobson thuds his right hand into Picker's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jacobson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Picker was well out of range. Poor timing from Jacobson.
Jacobson throws a low kick but Picker moves out of range easily.
Jacobson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Picker momentarily.
Jacobson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jacobson throws a looping overhand right but Picker ducks down to avoid it.
Picker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jacobson takes one to the side of the head.
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 throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Picker backs away, Jacobson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Picker scores with a nice strike.
Jacobson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Picker misses with a wild combination.
Nice defenses there by Jacobson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left and a right from Picker both land. Nice combination.
Jacobson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jacobson checks a leg kick.
Jacobson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Larson Picker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jacobson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jab, jab by Picker - just one landing.
Jacobson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Picker! But no joy.
Jacobson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Picker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Picker ducks right into an uppercut from Jacobson.
Jacobson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Picker.
Jacobson takes a swing at Picker's ribcage but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jacobson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
An inside leg kick lands from Jacobson.
Jacobson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Picker misses with a wild body shot.
Picker throws a lazy right hand but Jacobson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jacobson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobson just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jacobson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Picker lands a really nice looking cross but Jacobson seems unphased.
Jacobson misses with a lunging right hand
and Picker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Picker connects with a single shot there.
Picker uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jacobson has time to react.
Picker throws a poor cross that misses
and Jacobson counters with a nice body shot.
Picker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jacobson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Picker.
Picker on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jacobson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Picker connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jacobson's hands.
Jacobson ducks right into an uppercut from Picker.
Jacobson cracks Picker with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jacobson slips a jab and a cross from Picker.
Picker looks to land a left hand but Jacobson moved out of range nicely.
Picker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jacobson.
Picker looks to throw the jab but Jacobson is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Picker.
Jacobson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Picker.
Picker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jacobson.
Jacobson staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Jacobson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Picker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jacobson throws a poor cross that misses
and Picker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jacobson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Picker was well out of range. Poor timing from Jacobson.
Picker avoids the body shot from Jacobson.
Picker avoids the body shot from Jacobson.
Jacobson slips under a jab.
Picker throws a lazy right hand but Jacobson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Picker on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Jacobson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Picker misses with an uppercut. Jacobson saw that one coming.
Picker misses with a body shot
and Jacobson counters with a nice body shot.
Picker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Picker throws out a loose jab but Jacobson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jacobson misses with a low kick.
Jacobson swinging wildly here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Picker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jacobson.
A telegraphed right hand from Picker misses the target.
Picker throws a jab but it's blocked by Jacobson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jacobson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Picker connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jacobson scrambles back to his feet.
Jacobson misses with a leg kick
and Picker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jacobson misses with a wild body shot.
Picker fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jacobson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Picker misses with an uppercut. Jacobson saw that one coming.
Picker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A big left from Jacobson misses.
Picker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jacobson throws out the jab.
Jacobson looks for the body kick but Picker saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jacobson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jacobson ducks under a wild hook from Picker.
Picker scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jacobson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jacobson throws a low kick but Picker moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Larson Picker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Larson Picker's cut.
That's time! Jacobson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Jacobson throws the left hand but Picker avoids the punch easily.
Jacobson connects with a body shot.
Picker misses with a hook.
Jacobson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jacobson misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Picker misses.
Picker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jacobson.
Jacobson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Picker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jacobson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Donk. Picker catches Jacobson right on the button with a cross.
Picker looks to throw the jab but Jacobson is out of range.
Jacobson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Picker in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Picker throws a shot from downtown. Jacobson moves away and avoids it.
Picker connects with a crisp jab.
Picker misses with a straight left.
Jacobson throwing a counter right hand but Picker manages to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Picker. Beautiful body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jacobson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Picker blocks a leg kick.
Picker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Picker.
Picker misses with a wild combination.
Picker cracks Jacobson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jacobson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Picker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jacobson looks to land a combination but Picker avoids it well.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jacobson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jacobson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Picker.
Jacobson is looking to slow Picker down with leg kicks.
Picker throws a jab when Jacobson was well out of range.
A good leg kick by Jacobson.
Jacobson throws a sloppy body shot
and Picker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jacobson. Picker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Picker throws a lazy uppercut
and Jacobson counters with a good low kick that Picker was not able to check.
Jacobson misses with a shot to the body
and Picker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jacobson blocks a jab.
Picker lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Gil Jacobson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobson lands with a hook. Picker tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Picker throws an off balance right hand
and Jacobson counters with a nice body kick.
Jacobson slips under a jab.
Picker throws a hook but Jacobson avoids it easily.
A jab from Picker finds it's way through Jacobson's defenses.
Jacobson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jacobson throws a leg kick but Picker sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jacobson ducks under a wild hook from Picker.
Jacobson misses with a two punch combination.
Jacobson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Picker.
Picker blocks the body kick.
Picker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jacobson defending well as Picker loads up on a big left hand.
Jacobson misses with a double jab
and Picker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Picker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Picker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Picker slips under a jab.
Jacobson throws a sloppy head kick and Picker moves out of range easily.
Picker throws a hook to the side of Jacobson's head but Jacobson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Picker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Picker blocks a jab.
Picker's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Picker duly obliges.
A jab from Picker misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jacobson.
Jacobson needs to keep his hands up - Picker had a free shot at his head there.
Jacobson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jacobson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Picker manages to avoid it.
A lazy left from Picker finds it's target.
Jacobson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jacobson throws a leg kick
and Picker counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jacobson throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Picker counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheers as Picker lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jacobson doesn't seem phased though.
Picker moves away from the strike by Jacobson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Picker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jacobson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Picker cracks Jacobson with a good jab.
An inside leg kick from Jacobson misses.
Picker looks to land a left hand but Jacobson moved out of range nicely.
Picker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jacobson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Picker cracks a nice hook into Jacobson's ribs.
Picker connects with a jab.
Jacobson cracks Picker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Picker's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jacobson moves out of range as Picker strikes.
Jacobson misses the jab.
Picker misses with a right hand
and Jacobson counters with a straight right hand.
Picker looks to land a right hand but Jacobson moved out of range.
Jacobson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Picker misses with a punch on the inside.
Picker blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Jacobson.
Picker lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Larson Picker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Picker 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Larson Picker!
Larson Picker seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Patriootti Pate (ranked 1097 p4p, 1503 weight class) and Jon Horn (ranked 173 p4p, 222 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Patriootti Pate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jon Horn!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pate stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Horn.
Pate rushes Horn and presses him up against the cage.
I was talking to Pate's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A frustrated look appears on Horn's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Horn wants to get back to striking at distance but Pate won't allow it.
Horn blocking some punches.
Horn tries to break the clinch but Pate is controlling the position.
Pate lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Horn backwards.
Pate throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pate lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pate creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Horn tries to break free but Pate pushes him back against the cage.
Horn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pate has him pressed against the cage.
Pate lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Horn backwards.
Horn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pate prevents Horn from breaking the clinch.
Pate misses with a short punch on the inside.
Horn tries to break the clinch but Pate is controlling the position.
Pate landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Pate works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pate working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Horn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pate throws a looping overhand right but Horn ducks down to avoid it.
Horn misses with an uppercut
enabling Pate to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Jon Horn has been cut.
Horn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pate tries to clinch but Horn moves out of range.
Horn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pate. Pate obviously looking to wear him down.
Horn looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pate drops his hands momentarily and Horn takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Horn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pate lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Horn has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Horn and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pate takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Horn throws an overhand right that lands on Pate's shoulder, as Pate tries to avoid the shot.
Pate on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pate throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pate tries to clinch there but Horn circles away.
Good standup being displayed there by Horn as he connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pate dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Horn. That did some damage!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pate.
Horn looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Horn lands with a shot to the body.
Horn cracks Pate with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Horn is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That kick from Pate tenderised Horn's leg. Horn is trying to keep his angry face on.
Horn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pate tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pate gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Horn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pate has him pressed against the cage.
Horn has had enough of the clinch but Pate keeps him there for the moment.
Horn is trying to force a seperation but Pate has the dominant position.
Pate scores with a hook to the body.
Horn looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pate missing with knees to the body.
Pate lands with a right to the head.
Pate working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Pate.
Pate lands a nice uppercut.
Horn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pate lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Pate lands with a light punch inside.
Pate throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Pate.
 Horn is rocked!
Pate lands a huge knee in the clinch and it's knocked Horn out! Massive knee - he's celebrating with his corner and the crowd showing their appreciation!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Patriootti Pate!
A very excited looking Patriootti Pate rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chen Zhen (ranked 2742 p4p, 1213 weight class) and Henry The Crab (ranked 141 p4p, 66 weight class). Zhen comes to the cage accompanied by Sampans. 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 35 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chen Zhen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Henry The Crab!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, 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!
Zhen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Crab.
The Crab is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Zhen's half guard.
Zhen manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Zhen misses with a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - The Crab looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The Crab dives in for a single leg takedown but Zhen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Zhen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Crab.
The Crab darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Crab is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zhen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Zhen is trying to stand up here but The Crab is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhen is defending against the submission attempts here by The Crab.
Zhen is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Zhen wants to improve his position but The Crab is controlling well.
Zhen blocking the ground and pound attempt from The Crab.
The Crab seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zhen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The Crab might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Zhen haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Zhen is trying to control but can't.
The Crab is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The Crab is working for a submission of some sort.
Zhen tries to roll over but The Crab keeps him under control.
Zhen is trying to stand up here but The Crab is controlling him well.
The Crab is trying to control the action in half guard but Zhen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The Crab is trying to work for a kimura but Zhen is defending well.
The Crab wants to free his trapped foot but Zhen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The Crab thows a huge punch but Zhen dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhen is looking to improve his position.
The Crab is working for a submission of some sort.
The Crab looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The Crab seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zhen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Crab shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zhen sprawls well. Zhen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. The Crab gets slowly back to his feet.
The Crab shoots in for a takedown but Zhen shows good takedown defense.
Chen Zhen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry The Crab.
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.
Zhen looks to score with a jab to the body but The Crab is just out of range.
The Crab stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zhen.
Zhen throws a hook to the side of The Crab's head but The Crab sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The Crab clinches up against the cage.
The Crab is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Zhen is defending well.
The Crab lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The Crab changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Zhen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Zhen misses with a hook. The Crab ducked under it nicely.
Henry The Crab seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zhen connects with a high kick.
The Crab misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The Crab scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Zhen is trying to stand.
The Crab is keen to just control but Zhen is a slippery customer.
Zhen wants to control but The Crab is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Crab prevents Zhen from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Chen Zhen will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The Crab shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zhen but Zhen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The Crab scores with a takedown into Zhen's guard.
Zhen uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Zhen scores with a nice head shot.
Zhen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches The Crab on the side of the head.
The Crab has a takedown stuffed.
Zhen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Zhen misses the target.
The Crab has a takedown stuffed.
Chen Zhen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry The Crab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Crab keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zhen.
Zhen stuffs the takedown.
Zhen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Zhen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zhen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Zhen cracks The Crab with an open hand slap.
The Crab fails with a takedown attempt.
The Crab takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The Crab doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Zhen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The Crab walks into a straight right hand from Zhen.
Zhen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zhen wants it to stay on the feet.
Zhen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from The Crab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Crab looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zhen is fending him off so far but The Crab persists. Nope, Zhen circles away and we're back to standing.
The Crab is breathing heavily.
Zhen stuns The Crab with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zhen throws a quick inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Crab on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zhen cracks The Crab with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The Crab closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zhen circles away.
Zhen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed The Crab momentarily.
The Crab takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The Crab on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zhen. Zhen obviously looking to wear him down.
The Crab tries for a takedown but Zhen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The Crab tries for a takedown but Zhen circles away easily
and Zhen counters with a nice body shot.
The Crab takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The Crab darts in looking for a takedown but Zhen gets double underhooks and turns The Crab into the cage.
The Crab on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zhen. Zhen obviously looking to wear him down.
The Crab on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zhen. Zhen obviously looking to wear him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Crab misses with a takedown attempt - Zhen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The Crab ducks right into an uppercut from Zhen.
The Crab is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The Crab takes one to the side of the head.
Zhen's jab looks to have found its range, popping The Crab under the eye.
Zhen throws a front kick that sends The Crab stumbling back into the cage.
Zhen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Crab.
The Crab closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The Crab gets the takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zhen sneaks back into half guard.
Zhen is looking for a sweep. The Crab is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Crab wants to control but Zhen is keeping him busy.
Zhen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The Crab wants to control but Zhen is keeping him busy.
The Crab is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zhen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Zhen is looking for a sweep. The Crab is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The Crab controlling the action here.
Zhen is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chen Zhen dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Zhen scores with a hook to the body. The Crab takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zhen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The Crab dives in for a single leg takedown but Zhen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from The Crab.
The Crab fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Chen Zhen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry The Crab.
Zhen throws a body punch but The Crab moves out of range.
Zhen throws a body shot but no joy.
The Crab shoots for a takedown but Zhen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Zhen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Crab can do to turn this around?
The Crab shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The Crab takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zhen circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhen with a jab.
Chen Zhen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Crab tries to clinch
and Zhen counters with a stiff right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zhen, as that shot connected.
Zhen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The Crab closes the distance and clinches up with Zhen, looking for a takedown. The Crab pushes Zhen against the cage but Zhen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The Crab ducks under a wild hook from Zhen.
Zhen scores with the left hand. The Crab knows he should have avoided that one.
Zhen throws a series of strikes that have The Crab backpedaling.
The Crab closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zhen circles away.
Zhen tried to counter with a leg kick but The Crab avoided it.
Zhen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
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!
Zhen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Zhen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zhen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The Crab fails with a takedown attempt.
Henry The Crab has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhen with the inside leg kick.
Zhen missing with a left hand there. The Crab was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zhen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from The Crab.
Zhen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Zhen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zhen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zhen takes a swing at The Crab's ribcage but misses.
The Crab goes for a double leg but Zhen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zhen continues to drive forward.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zhen, as that shot connected.
Zhen connects with an inside leg kick.
Zhen throws out a loose jab but The Crab uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Crab ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The Crab's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by The Crab or perhaps it was just good defense by Zhen, which made it look bad.
Zhen cracks The Crab with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The Crab tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zhen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten The Crab somewhat.
Zhen throwing a counter right hand but The Crab manages to avoid it.
Zhen with a nice cross.
Zhen lands with a cross.
The Crab wants to clinch.
The Crab rushes Zhen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zhen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The Crab takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zhen.
Zhen keeps the fight on the outside.
Zhen throws a body punch but The Crab moves out of range.
The Crab doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Zhen to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zhen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps The Crab's head backwards.
The Crab goes for a double leg but Zhen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zhen continues to drive forward.
Zhen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The Crab shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd cheers as Zhen lands an impressive looking overhand right. The Crab doesn't seem phased though.
Chen Zhen is winning the standup battle so far.
The Crab takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice takedown defense from Zhen. No joy for The Crab on that attempt.
The Crab gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chen Zhen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Zhen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chen Zhen!
During a confident post fight interview, Chen Zhen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Henry The Crab stepped up to the mic, saying 'Respect man, respect!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paul Sight (ranked 1309 p4p, 1461 weight class) and William Ralph Dean (ranked 176 p4p, 192 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paul Sight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, William Ralph Dean!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dean is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sight tries to bum rush Dean with a series of wild strikes but Dean uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dean misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sight looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sight throws a looping overhand right but Dean ducks down to avoid it.
Sight pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dean back to the cage. Sight follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Sight is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dean clinches up with Sight and pushes him back against the cage.
Dean breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sight looks to land a right hand but Dean moved out of range.
A combination from Sight does no damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dean looks to land a right hand but Sight moved out of range.
A left lands for Sight.
A telegraphed right hand from Dean misses the target.
Sight with a hook.
Sight lands a lovely overhand right.
Sight throws a body punch but Dean moves out of range.
Sight moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDean.
Sight lands a big head kick that sends Dean tumbling to the mat! Sight takes a step backwards and waves Dean back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Dean is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sight scores with a body shot.
Dean is still on wobbly legs! Can Sight finish him?
Sight takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sight lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paul Sight!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Chaelsson (ranked 599 p4p, 1052 weight class) and Anthony Griffith (ranked 78 p4p, 119 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Anthony Griffith was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Patrick Chaelsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Griffith!
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!
Chaelsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Griffith.
Chaelsson feinted with a counter takedown.
We've been informed that Griffith has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Griffith leaves Chaelsson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Griffith is trying to counter with his kicks.
Griffith stuffs the takedown.
Griffith moves into the clinch.
Chaelsson wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Chaelsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chaelsson has Griffith pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Griffith manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Chaelsson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Griffith pulls his leg out and moves away.
Chaelsson moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chaelsson is defended easily by Griffith.
Griffith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chaelsson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaelsson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Griffith now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A head kick by Griffith misses
and Chaelsson counters with a shoot takedown. Griffith fights it but they end up in guard.
Griffith trying to keep a closed guard but Chaelsson is proving a slippery customer.
Chaelsson works over Griffith with some ground and pound from guard.
Chaelsson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chaelsson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Griffith looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Griffith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Griffith is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Chaelsson throws a big right hand that misses.
Chaelsson looking to sit in guard and control but Griffith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffith wants to pass the guard but Chaelsson is keeping the position.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Chaelsson manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Griffith gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Chaelsson.
Griffith utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Griffith lands an uppercut.
Chaelsson can't get the takedown.
Chaelsson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Griffith avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Chaelsson is trying to drag Griffith to the mat but Griffith just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Griffith lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaelsson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Griffith pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Chaelsson wants a takedown.
Griffith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Griffith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chaelsson throws an overhand right that lands on Griffith's shoulder, as Griffith tries to avoid the shot.
Griffith throws a head kick that misses
and Chaelsson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Griffith is trying to get back to full guard.
Griffith keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chaelsson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Griffith on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chaelsson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Griffith with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Griffith taking some punishment here, with Chaelsson in his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaelsson is stalling here. Griffith is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Chaelsson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Griffith has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chaelsson is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Chaelsson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chaelsson is looking to regain half guard here but Griffith keeps moving and retains side control.
Chaelsson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Griffith presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Chaelsson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Griffith dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Chaelsson shoots in for a double leg but Griffith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Griffith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Griffith lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Chaelsson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A countering left hand to the body from Griffith misses.
Chaelsson with a poor takedown
and Griffith counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Chaelsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Griffith thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick by Griffith misses
and Chaelsson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Chaelsson.
Chaelsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Griffith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chaelsson throwing strikes from guard but Griffith blocks nicely.
Griffith keeping moving, preventing Chaelsson from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaelsson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chaelsson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chaelsson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Chaelsson throws an elbow that misses. Griffith uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Chaelsson's guard. Nice move by Griffith!
Chaelsson managing to control the position.
Griffith controlling from the top position.
Chaelsson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaelsson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Griffith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Griffith wants to pass the guard but Chaelsson is keeping the position.
Griffith controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Chaelsson 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.
Chaelsson keeping moving, preventing Griffith from controlling successfully.
Chaelsson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaelsson trying to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Griffith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chaelsson moves away.
Chaelsson looking to score a takedown here. Griffith is defending well but Chaelsson drives through and ends up in Griffith's guard.
Chaelsson throwing strikes from guard but Griffith blocks nicely.
Patrick Chaelsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Griffith is trying to keep Chaelsson in close.
Chaelsson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Griffith's head.
Griffith manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chaelsson manages to get himself to full guard.
Chaelsson wants to hit a sweep here but Griffith passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Chaelsson there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaelsson regains half guard.
Chaelsson is trying to stand up here but Griffith is controlling him well.
Griffith is thwarting Chaelsson's attempts to control the position.
Griffith perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chaelsson tries to roll over but Griffith keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Griffith in particular looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Griffith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Chaelsson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Griffith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chaelsson.
Chaelsson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Chaelsson shoots and misses
and Griffith counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Griffith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chaelsson.
Griffith thows a leg kick but Chaelsson checks it
and Chaelsson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've been hearing that Chaelsson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Griffith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chaelsson throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaelsson is in close to Griffith's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Griffith trying to control the position here.
Chaelsson scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaelsson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chaelsson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Griffith has momentary wrist control but Chaelsson slips an elbow through the middle.
Griffith lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Griffith looking to sit in guard and control but Chaelsson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Chaelsson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Griffith looking to control.
Chaelsson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Chaelsson throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chaelsson is looking to work some ground and pound but Griffith has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Griffith has his hands on Chaelsson's head, controlling the position.
Griffith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chaelsson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Chaelsson looking to sit in guard and control but Griffith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Griffith controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaelsson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Griffith puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Chaelsson actively working from the bottom here.
Griffith is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Griffith trying to control the action but Chaelsson is working from the bottom.
Griffith prevents Chaelsson from improving his position.
Patrick Chaelsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anthony Griffith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Chaelsson trying to control from the bottom.
Chaelsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Griffith is taking a breather. Chaelsson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Chaelsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Griffith rushes Chaelsson and presses him up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Patrick Chaelsson.
I think Griffith has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Griffith!
A victorious Anthony Griffith thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Patrick Chaelsson had this to say: 'WTF???'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rama Arjuna (ranked 670 p4p, 323 weight class) and Scott Hill (ranked 87 p4p, 42 weight class). Arjuna's entrance music is Om. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 40 - 21 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rama Arjuna!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Scott Hill!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hill misses with a lunging right hand
and Arjuna counters with a series of strikes. Hill will be more careful next time no doubt.
Good shot there by Hill.
Hill misses the body punch
and Arjuna counters with a one-two to the body.
Hill waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arjuna.
Hill shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Arjuna eats them both and turns towards Hill to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hill misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hill lands with a nice body punch.
Scott Hill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hill shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Arjuna as he avoids it easily.
Arjuna thinks about countering with a body kick.
Hill throws a body shot but no joy.
Hill pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hill 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill throws a body punch but Arjuna moves out of range.
Arjuna keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hill fails with a takedown attempt.
Arjuna looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Rama Arjuna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Hill.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hill. Arjuna does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arjuna fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hill just manages to avoid it.
Hill lands a nice looking body shot.
Hill misses with a takedown attempt - Arjuna sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Arjuna misses the target.
Arjuna checks the leg kick.
Arjuna appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hill misses with a jab to the body
and Arjuna counters with a crisp one two that drops Hill! Arjuna thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Hill to his feet! Hill is in big trouble!
Hill is rocked!
Hill misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Arjuna counters with a huge left! Hill is in big trouble! He's backing up but Arjuna isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Hill from any more damage. A dominating finish by Arjuna!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rama Arjuna!
Rama Arjuna is the new middleweight champion!
After winning the bout, Rama Arjuna thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Scott Hill was interviewed post fight and said 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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