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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tourny Two (ranked 6995 p4p, 24831 weight class) and Randy Stone (ranked 555 p4p, 613 weight class). Randy Stone is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tourny Two!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Randy Stone!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, 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!
Two rushes Stone and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Two softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Two slows down the pace here.
Two is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stone pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Two has Stone pushed against the cage.
Two drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stone gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Stone gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone wants to pass the guard but Two is defending well.
Nice strikes from Stone there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Two is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stone drops an elbow to the side of Two's head.
Stone scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Two is trying to control but can't.
Stone landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Two is refusing to be controlled, as Stone sits in half guard.
Two trying to control from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Stone in particular looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Two wants to improve his position but Stone is controlling well.
Stone performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Two flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone stalling.
Two is looking to improve his position.
Two on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Two tries to get out of the position.
Two trying to control here.
Two is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stone has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Stone looking to isolate an arm here. Two doesn't see it coming and as Stone extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Stone!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Randy Stone!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Marmalade (ranked 6740 p4p, 6910 weight class) and Jett Gardner (ranked 162 p4p, 163 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josh Marmalade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jett Gardner !
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, 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!
Marmalade has closed the distance and engaged Gardner in a clinch.
Gardner manages to pull guard.
Gardner trying to keep a closed guard but Marmalade is proving a slippery customer.
Marmalade might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Marmalade stopping the sweep attempt from Gardner .
Gardner is trying to control the position but Marmalade postures up.
Marmalade wants to control from the top but Gardner keeps moving.
Marmalade wants to pass the guard but Gardner is keeping the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gardner can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gardner manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Marmalade manages to get himself to full guard.
Gardner is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marmalade throws his legs up looking for a submission but Gardner uses it to pass to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gardner wants to stand but Marmalade has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Gardner advances to half guard.
Marmalade moves into full guard.
Gardner trying to control the position from guard on top but Marmalade is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gardner wants to pass the guard but Marmalade is keeping the position.
Gardner engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Marmalade wants to stand but Gardner is controlling the position.
Gardner wanted to stand there but Marmalade had control of the position.
Marmalade is trying to control the position but Gardner postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gardner tries to free his leg and advance position but Marmalade is retaining full guard.
Gardner trying to control but Marmalade is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gardner keeps the fight on the outside.
Gardner throws a head kick that misses.
Marmalade clinches up with Gardner and pushes him back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Marmalade.
Gardner looks winded!
Marmalade manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Marmalade controlling Gardner 's posture.
Marmalade looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gardner is one step ahead there.
Marmalade is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gardner won't allow Marmalade to sweep him here.
Gardner throws an elbow that misses. Marmalade uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gardner 's guard. Nice move by Marmalade!
Marmalade wants to control from the top but Gardner keeps moving.
Gardner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marmalade trying to control but Gardner is working from the bottom.
Marmalade is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Josh Marmalade will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Gardner goes for a double leg but Marmalade avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Marmalade continues to drive forward.
Marmalade feinted with a counter takedown.
A big right from Marmalade misses.
Marmalade throws a series of punches but Gardner avoids them all with ease.
Gardner has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gardner is trying to pull guard but Marmalade has him pressed against the cage.
Marmalade scores with a shoulder strike.
Gardner blocks a body shot from Marmalade.
Marmalade lands a nice shot to the body.
Marmalade has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gardner after a bit of a struggle.
Gardner prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gardner tries to pull guard but Marmalade forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Josh Marmalade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jett Gardner .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marmalade fails to pull guard.
Marmalade has clasped his hands together around Gardner 's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Jett Gardner has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gardner is breathing heavily.
Marmalade trying to control the action but Gardner is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marmalade sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Gardner is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Marmalade wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gardner keeps working.
Gardner prevents Marmalade from moving into mount.
Marmalade wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gardner , who protects the arm well.
Marmalade working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Marmalade taking a breather here.
Gardner felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gardner tries to improve position but can't.
Marmalade remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Marmalade is looking to take a break and control but Gardner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marmalade throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marmalade working away.
Marmalade wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gardner keeps working.
Gardner tries to improve position but can't.
Gardner wants to get back to his feet but Marmalade drags him back down.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Marmalade works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Josh Marmalade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marmalade keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Marmalade is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gardner can do to turn this around?
Marmalade gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gardner prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gardner trying to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marmalade has Gardner pressed against the cage.
Marmalade tries a body shot but Gardner blocks it.
Marmalade tries to work over Gardner 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marmalade misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marmalade changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gardner fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Marmalade circles away from the clinch attempt.
Marmalade throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gardner counters by moving into the clinch.
Marmalade tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gardner is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Marmalade pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gardner is looking for a takedown.
Marmalade stops a takedown attempt from Gardner .
Gardner tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Marmalade jumps guard and drags Gardner to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Marmalade dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Gardner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marmalade.
Marmalade tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gardner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Marmalade goes for a double leg but Gardner avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gardner continues to drive forward.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gardner !
Marmalade looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Marmalade misses.
Gardner keeps the fight on the outside.
Marmalade checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gardner changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Marmalade tries to avoid it but Gardner manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Marmalade to the ground. Marmalade 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.
Gardner tries to clinch but Marmalade moves out of range.
Marmalade throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gardner moves into the clinch.
Marmalade has Gardner pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Marmalade pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Gardner tumbling to the mat - Marmalade dives into Gardner 's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gardner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marmalade doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marmalade manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gardner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gardner wants to stand up but Marmalade is controlling him.
Marmalade throws a big right hand that misses.
Marmalade postures up and lands a big shot to Gardner 's brow.
Marmalade is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Marmalade preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Marmalade wants to control from the top but Gardner keeps moving.
Gardner has control of Marmalade's left arm, preventing Marmalade from doing any damage.
Marmalade wants to control from the top but Gardner keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Marmalade fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Marmalade rushes Gardner and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Marmalade is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Marmalade. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gardner 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marmalade drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gardner takes a shot to the head.
Gardner has clasped his hands together around Marmalade's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Marmalade is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gardner is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Marmalade is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Marmalade tries to buck Gardner off but Gardner is having none of it.
Josh Marmalade is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gardner throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Gardner working away.
Marmalade is not content to let Gardner control the position.
Marmalade sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gardner is looking to take a break and control but Marmalade is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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 Josh Marmalade.
Well Marmalade has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh Marmalade!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marian Bartos (ranked 24438 p4p, 24209 weight class) and Vsevolod Vorobyov (ranked 590 p4p, 583 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marian Bartos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vsevolod Vorobyov!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, 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!
Vorobyov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vorobyov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vorobyov scores with a body shot.
Vorobyov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Vorobyov connects with a body shot.
Vorobyov thuds a left hand into Bartos's body.
Vorobyov lands a body shot.
Vorobyov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vsevolod Vorobyov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vorobyov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vorobyov closes the distance and clinches.
Bartos is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vorobyov is defending well.
Vorobyov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bartoss head.
Vorobyov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bartos backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vorobyov.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vorobyov.
Vorobyov scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vorobyov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bartos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Still in the clinch, Vorobyov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bartos drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vorobyov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Vorobyov rushes Bartos and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vorobyov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bartos backwards.
Vorobyov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bartos up against the cage.
Vorobyov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vorobyov stalling the fight.
Vorobyov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bartos backwards.
Bartos has Vorobyov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vorobyov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marian Bartos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bartos drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vorobyov lands a body shot.
Bartos is breathing heavily.
Vorobyov lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vorobyov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bartos takes a shot to the head.
Vorobyov pushes Bartos back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
 Bartos is rocked!
A short right from Vorobyov.
Oh Bartos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vorobyov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vorobyov lands a left hand.
Vorobyov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vorobyov pushes Bartos against the cage. Vorobyov is working some dirty boxing. Vorobyov pushes off with a quick right hook! Bartos goes down! Bartos tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Vorobyov moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vsevolod Vorobyov!
After the big win, Vsevolod Vorobyov made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Money Inc. (160Q with Proof ) 150$ and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Von Stein (ranked 6312 p4p, 4174 weight class) and Leonzar Kennedy (ranked 630 p4p, 506 weight class). Xavier Von Stein 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Xavier Von Stein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leonzar Kennedy!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, 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!
Kennedy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Von Stein.
Kennedy throws a body shot but no joy.
Von Stein lands a head shot.
Von Stein on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
 It looks like Xavier Von Stein has been cut.
Von Stein looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice defenses there by Kennedy.
Von Stein works Kennedy's body with a nice hook.
Von Stein throws a hook but Kennedy avoids it easily.
Kennedy walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Von Stein drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Kennedy swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Von Stein's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leonzar Kennedy!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Sinclair (ranked 5281 p4p, 3781 weight class) and Anderson Werdum (ranked 582 p4p, 473 weight class). Anthony Sinclair had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Anthony Sinclair!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anderson Werdum!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, 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!
Sinclair tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Werdum defends well and Sinclair ends up having to push Werdum into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Werdum only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Werdum stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Werdum wants it to stay on the feet.
Werdum lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Werdum throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sinclair tries to clinch but Werdum moves out of range.
Sinclair stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Werdum.
A head kick from Werdum lands but Sinclair takes it in his stride.
It looks like Anthony Sinclair has been cut.
Werdum pushes Sinclair away with a front kick.
Werdum tries to land a front kick but Sinclair steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sinclair looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Werdum lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Werdum slaps away a takedown attempt from Sinclair, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Werdum flicks out a counter leg kick but Sinclair steps away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Sinclair. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Werdum dodges the punch combination from Sinclair.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Werdum thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sinclair if he has to take too many more of those.
Werdum throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Werdum thuds his shin into the meat of Sinclair's side.
Sinclair tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Werdum manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Werdum.
Sinclair is breathing heavily.
Werdum pushes Sinclair away with a front kick.
Werdum lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sinclair will feel that in the morning.
Werdum connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Werdum lands a big head kick that sends Sinclair tumbling to the mat! Werdum takes a step backwards and waves Sinclair back to his feet - he wants the finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Werdum bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Look low, kick high! Werdum uses the oldest trick in the book to send Sinclair tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Werdum is absolutely delighted - when Sinclair wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Anderson Werdum!
Anderson Werdum managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Concrete Clothing (Laundry Re Stock Coming Soon), into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eric Barnes (ranked 3514 p4p, 3847 weight class) and Gator Boudreaux (ranked 469 p4p, 495 weight class). Gator Boudreaux 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Eric Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gator Boudreaux!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, 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!
Boudreaux buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've been hearing reports that Barnes has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Barnes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Barnes there as he acknowledges the shot.
Boudreaux thumps Barnes with a low kick.
Boudreaux throws a good cross that connects.
It looks like Eric Barnes has been cut.
A good leg kick by Boudreaux.
Barnes defending well as Boudreaux loads up on a big left hand.
Barnes wants to clinch.
Boudreaux bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Barnes's head backwards.
Boudreaux lands a nice shot to the body.
Boudreaux throws out a loose jab but Barnes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barnes misses with a low kick.
Barnes misses with a body shot.
Despite the aggression on Boudreaux's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
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!
The fight stays on the outside here - Barnes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boudreaux connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Barnes momentarily.
Boudreaux scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Barnes closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Barnes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boudreaux.
Boudreaux lands a leg kick that knocks Barnes off balance momentarily.
Boudreaux just misses with a punch to the body.
A low kick lands for Boudreaux.
Boudreaux throws a hook but Barnes blocks it.
Boudreaux walks into a straight right hand from Barnes.
Barnes wants to clinch up but Boudreaux keeps it at a distance.
Boudreaux bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Barnes's head backwards.
Barnes has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boudreaux is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Barnes misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boudreaux is trying to push Barnes away but Barnes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Boudreaux tries to break free but Barnes pushes him back against the cage.
Boudreaux breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Barnes misses the target.
Boudreaux has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A bone on bone clash there as Barnes blocks the leg kick.
A low kick lands for Boudreaux.
Barnes misses the jab.
Barnes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Boudreaux manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barnes closes the distance and clinches.
Barnes pulls guard.
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boudreaux wants to stand but Barnes is controlling his posture from full guard.
Barnes is pulling down on Boudreaux's head. It's preventing any offense from Boudreaux, at least for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boudreaux got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barnes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Boudreaux has managed to get both his arms back between Barnes's legs - danger averted.
Barnes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Boudreaux's head.
Boudreaux wants to improve his position but Barnes is controlling well.
Barnes is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Barnes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Barnes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Barnes looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Boudreaux with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Barnes pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Boudreaux really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barnes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Barnes lands a heavy elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnes scoring with strikes but Boudreaux is staying in there.
Barnes in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Barnes postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Boudreaux looks a forlorn figure.
Barnes scoring with strikes but Boudreaux is staying in there.
 Boudreaux is rocked!
Barnes postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Boudreaux in real trouble here! The ref calls for Boudreaux to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eric Barnes!
After the big win, Eric Barnes made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Voodoo Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Danny Sullivan (ranked 4059 p4p, 3235 weight class) and Alibek Mamedov (ranked 378 p4p, 320 weight class). Sullivan comes to the cage accompanied by The Pogues - Streams of Whiskey. Mamedov has chosen АИГЕЛ — Татар&# as his entrance music. Alibek Mamedov has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Danny Sullivan'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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Danny Sullivan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Alibek Mamedov!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, 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!
A nice leg kick lands there from Mamedov.
Mamedov lands a jab.
Sullivan throws a lazy right hand but Mamedov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mamedov misses with an uppercut. Sullivan saw that one coming.
A counter left hand to the body from Sullivan misses its target.
Sullivan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sullivan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sullivan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sullivan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mamedov finds it's way round the side to connect with Sullivan's head.
Mamedov works over Sullivan's head and body with a nice combination.
Sullivan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Mamedov misses with a straight right.
Sullivan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sullivan slips a jab from Mamedov.
Mamedov throws a jab when Sullivan was well out of range.
Sullivan checks a low kick from Mamedov.
Sullivan ducks under a wild hook from Mamedov.
Mamedov lands a lovely overhand right.
Sullivan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan tries to land a front kick but Mamedov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sullivan staying out of range there.
Mamedov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sullivan on the side of the head.
Mamedov scores with a jab.
Mamedov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sullivan moves out of range of the strikes.
Sullivan swinging wildly here.
Mamedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sullivan moves away.
Sullivan appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mamedov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little feinted left hand from Sullivan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sullivan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mamedov 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.
Mamedov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mamedov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mamedov scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan slips under a jab.
Sullivan connects with a right hand. Mamedov shakes it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mamedov throws a shot from downtown. Sullivan moves away and avoids it.
Sullivan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mamedov throws a hook to the side of Sullivan's head but Sullivan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from Sullivan.
Mamedov looks to land a left hand but Sullivan moved out of range nicely.
Sullivan ducks under a wild hook from Mamedov.
Sullivan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mamedov manages to avoid it.
Mamedov replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Sullivan blocks it well.
Mamedov looks to land a left hand but Sullivan moved out of range nicely.
Sullivan staying out of range there.
Mamedov lands a really nice looking cross but Sullivan seems unphased.
Sullivan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mamedov throws a hook but Sullivan blocks it.
Mamedov checks a low kick from Sullivan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamedov blocks a low kick nicely.
Mamedov throws a leg kick which misses Sullivan's front leg but catches the back leg as Sullivan tries to avoid it.
Mamedov lands with a slapping head kick.
Alibek Mamedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sullivan throws a shot from downtown. Mamedov moves away and avoids it.
Mamedov misses with a head kick.
Sullivan thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mamedov if he has to take too many more of those.
Mamedov throws a body shot but no joy.
Sullivan appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sullivan throws a shot from downtown. Mamedov moves away and avoids it.
Mamedov throws out a loose jab but Sullivan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mamedov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sullivan has time to react.
Mamedov cracks Sullivan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mamedov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sullivan had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Mamedov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mamedov throws a series of punches but Sullivan moves out of range.
Sullivan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mamedov throws a hook but Sullivan blocks it.
Sullivan misses with the combination.
Mamedov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Mamedov cracks Sullivan with an open hand slap.
Sullivan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mamedov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sullivan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mamedov.
Sullivan thinks about countering with a body kick.
Sullivan lands a head shot.
Good exchange - Mamedov coming out on top.
Mamedov throws a leg kick but Sullivan checks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mamedov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sullivan counters with a stiff right hand.
Mamedov scores with a hook to the body. Sullivan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alibek Mamedov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nice jab there from Mamedov.
Mamedov is looking to chop away at Sullivan's legs.
A head kick misses from Mamedov.
Mamedov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mamedov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sullivan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sullivan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sullivan moves out of range of the body kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Sullivan might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Mamedov throws an overhand right that lands on Sullivan's shoulder, as Sullivan tries to avoid the shot.
Sullivan is looking to counter punch.
Nice shot lands for Mamedov.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mamedov, as that shot connected.
Sullivan scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamedov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mamedov misses with the head strike.
Mamedov breaks from the clinch.
Sullivan ducks under a wild hook from Mamedov.
Nice shot by Mamedov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sullivan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mamedov. Mamedov obviously looking to wear him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamedov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mamedov moves into the clinch.
Sullivan lands with a light punch inside.
Sullivan tries a body shot but Mamedov blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sullivan.
Mamedov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mamedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sullivan was well out of range. Poor timing from Mamedov.
Mamedov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mamedov lands a right hand.
Sullivan tries to throw a body punch but Mamedov avoids it by throwing Sullivan back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Mamedov fails to land.
Mamedov lands a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mamedov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mamedov lands a nice uppercut.
Mamedov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mamedov connects with an inside leg kick.
Mamedov throws a looping overhand right but Sullivan ducks down to avoid it.
Mamedov misses with a right hand
and Sullivan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sullivan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mamedov is able to avoid easily.
Mamedov throws a hook but Sullivan blocks it.
Mamedov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sullivan lands with a right and another and another! Mamedov is in big trouble! Sullivan lands again and this time it's lights out for Mamedov! A quality knockout there for Sullivan.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Danny Sullivan!
After the fight, Danny Sullivan was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Freddy Stready (ranked 24755 p4p, 2577 weight class) and Spencer Williams (ranked 490 p4p, 270 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Spencer Williams enters the cage!
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145
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Freddy Stready!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Spencer Williams!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, 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!
Williams circles away from the clinch attempt
and Williams counters with a takedown into side control.
Williams has hold of Stready's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Stready seems comfortable defending it but Williams has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Stready is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Stready is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Williams couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Spencer Williams!
A relieved looking Spencer Williams 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lester Karnage (ranked 1873 p4p, 2201 weight class) and Gert Lush (ranked 242 p4p, 286 weight class). Lush comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Teardrop, Massive Attack kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lester Karnage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Gert Lush !
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, 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!
Karnage connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lush scores with a hook to the body. Karnage takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Karnage lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lush avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lush gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Karnage.
Lush is rocked!
Karnage has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blake Phoenix Champion Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Some bone on bone action there as Karnage checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Karnage lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lush is still on wobbly legs! Can Karnage finish him?
Karnage cracks Lush with a left hook right on the temple and Lush goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Karnage lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Lush is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lester Karnage!
In his post fight interview, Lester Karnage started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Demi Dawn (ranked 2338 p4p, 1676 weight class) and John Carter (ranked 303 p4p, 216 weight class). Carter comes into a darkened arena with his song building. I'll Kill You Motherf*cker kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Demi Dawn 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Demi Dawn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Carter!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dawn.
Carter wants to counter with a clinch but Dawn pushes him away.
Dawn's corner calls for a 1-2. Dawn obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
 It looks like John Carter has been cut.
Dawn darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dawn looks to land a left hand but Carter moved out of range nicely.
Dawn tries to keep at a distance but Carter has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dawn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dawn misses with an elbow over the top.
Dawn blocks the elbow strike.
Dawn misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Carter.
Carter blocks an elbow strike.
Dawn throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Carter lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Carter looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Carter lands an uppercut.
Dawn lands a nice elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dawn misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice elbow from Carter.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carter.
Dawn misses with a body punch.
Dawn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dawn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Carter lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Carter lands a shoulder strike.
Carter lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Demi Dawn has been cut.
Dawn takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dawn working aggressively here.
Dawn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Carter dodges an elbow strike from Dawn.
Carter creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dawn's defenses.
Carter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dawn backwards.
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!
Carter stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice elbow from Carter.
Carter throws an elbow that misses.
A shot in the inside from Carter.
Carter throws an elbow that misses.
Dawn working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter avoids the elbow strike from Dawn, against the cage.
Carter scores with a shot to the side of Dawn's head.
Carter blocks the elbow strike.
Dawn misses with an elbow over the top.
Dawn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Carter lands a body shot.
Carter scores with a nice hook to the head.
Good body shot from Carter.
Carter working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Carter is working Dawn over against the cage.
Carter gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dawn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dawn pushes off an throws an elbow but Carter leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dawn blocks an elbow strike.
Carter dodges an elbow strike from Dawn.
A nice right hand lands inside from Carter.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Carter.
Dawn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Carter throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dawns head.
Carter lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawn swings wildly with an uppercut but Carter uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Carter just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dawn's brow.
Dawn misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Carter.
Carter comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Carter creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dawn's defenses.
Dawn misses with a punch to the body.
Carter stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Carter lands a nice shot to the body.
Dawn struggles to land a body shot inside as Carter controls his hands.
Carter gets through Dawn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dawn.
Carter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Carter lands with a right to the head.
Carter avoids a wild elbow strike from Dawn.
Dawn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Carter lands a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carter lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dawn gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Carter working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Carter lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Carter gets through Dawn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Carter scores with a shoulder strike.
Dawn is rocked!
Carter lands an elbow that stopped Dawn in his tracks for a moment.
Oh Dawn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dawn tries to throw a body punch but Carter avoids it by throwing Dawn back against the cage.
Dawn throws a head punch that misses.
Dawn seems to have got his legs back now.
A left hand lands to the body for Carter.
Dawn is breathing heavily.
Dawn misses with a punch to the body.
Dawn misses with an elbow over the top.
Carter avoids the elbow strike from Dawn, against the cage.
Carter lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dawn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Carter lands a body shot.
Dawn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carter lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dawn throws an elbow but misses.
Dawn lands a nice uppercut.
Dawn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carter lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Carter dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Dawn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Carter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Carter gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Carter lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dawn working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Carter.
Carter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Carter avoids the elbow strike from Dawn, against the cage.
Carter manages to break the clinch.
A slow jab from Dawn misses its intended target.
Dawn sets himself, and Carter steps forward looking for the clinch! Dawn avoids it this time.
Dawn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dawn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Carter instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Carter takes an elbow to the forehead.
John Carter seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dawn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dawn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Carter has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dawn seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Carter can turn it around.
Dawn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dawn blocks the elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Dawn fails to land.
Dawn lands a damaging elbow.
Dawn takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Carter.
Dawn creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Carter's defenses.
Dawn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Carter dodges an elbow strike from Dawn.
A short right from Carter on the inside.
Dawn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carter's elbow.
Dawn throws an elbow that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Carter just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dawn's brow.
Carter is pushing Dawn up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Dawn avoids the elbow strike from Carter, against the cage.
Carter lands a damaging elbow.
Carter lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Carter lands a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carter lands an elbow that stopped Dawn in his tracks for a moment.
Dawn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawn lands a left hand.
Dawn takes a shot to the head.
Carter lands an elbow that stopped Dawn in his tracks for a moment.
Carter blocking some punches.
Dawn misses with a punch on the inside.
Carter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Carter lands an elbow inside.
Dawn throws a punch but it's blocked by Carter.
Dawn lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Carter lands with a right to the head.
Carter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dawn backwards.
Dawn misses with a punch on the inside.
Dawn misses with a punch on the inside.
Carter lands with a light punch inside.
Carter lands an elbow inside.
Carter lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dawn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Carter pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dawn avoids a wild elbow strike from Carter.
Carter avoids the elbow strike from Dawn, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter lands a hook that snaps the head of Dawn backwards.
Dawn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Carter pushes Dawn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Carter is leaning against Dawn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice elbow from Carter.
Carter gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Carter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dawn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Carter lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Carter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Carter blocks an elbow strike.
Carter has Dawn pressed against the cage. He pushes Dawn back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Carter throws a beautiful elbow that sends Dawn crashing to the floor! Carter piles on the pressure with more strikes! Dawn is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Carter!
John Carter decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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