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WCF 47: Khaos vs Cortez PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juares Dea (ranked 3542 p4p, 23411 weight class) and Ingolf Ulfriksson (ranked 459 p4p, 668 weight class). Ulfriksson has chosen Hvem Er Hun as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Juares Dea!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ingolf Ulfriksson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy body kick from Ulfriksson
and Dea counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ulfriksson!
Ulfriksson wants to get back to his feet.
Dea is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ulfriksson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ulfriksson is trying to improve his position.
Dea tries for a kimura but Ulfriksson is defending well.
Dea is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ulfriksson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ulfriksson tries to escape back to his feet but Dea has kept hold of him... Oh, now he's got Ulfriksson's back and is looking for the choke... Is it? Is it sunk in? YES! Ulfriksson is tapping! Dea saw the opportunity and took it - ruthless!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Juares Dea!
Juares Dea very nearly forgot to thank REDEMPTION ink amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Harti Kraus (ranked 2248 p4p, 6596 weight class) and Suki Tanaka (ranked 133 p4p, 252 weight class). Kraus comes to the cage accompanied by New World Symphony 4th Movement. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Harti Kraus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Suki Tanaka!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kraus drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Tanaka right on the button. Tanaka goes down! Kraus follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Kraus gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harti Kraus!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Panca Pandu (ranked 3000 p4p, 3619 weight class) and Zane Kreuger (ranked 407 p4p, 468 weight class). Panca Pandu has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Panca Pandu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zane Kreuger!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pandu scores with a jab. Kreuger acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kreuger is defended easily by Pandu.
Panca Pandu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kreuger on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pandu throws a nice head kick!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Pandu - that will leave a mark!
Kreuger walks forward, straight into a front kick from Pandu.
We've been told by Pandu's head coaches at The Scrap Squad that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pandu tries a head kick but it misses.
Pandu throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kreuger.
Pandu misses with a head kick.
Pandu misses with a body shot.
Pandu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pandu throws a head kick that Kreuger semi-blocks.
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!
Pandu throws a sloppy head kick and Kreuger moves out of range easily.
Pandu misses with a wild body shot.
Kreuger blocks a head kick by Pandu.
Kreuger attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pandu lands with a slapping head kick.
Kreuger misses with a low kick.
Kreuger shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pandu throws a sloppy head kick and Kreuger moves out of range easily.
As Pandu backs off Kreuger throws a huge counter combo but Pandu manages to avoid it all.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kreuger is defended easily by Pandu.
Pandu dips to his left and cracks Kreuger with an uppercut!
Pandu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A leg kick checked by Pandu.
Pandu tries a head kick but it misses.
Kreuger looking to score a takedown here. Pandu is defending well but Kreuger drives through and ends up in Pandu's guard.
Kreuger slips nicely into half guard.
Kreuger working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kreuger tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pandu knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kreuger lands a nice short elbow.
Pandu gets back to full guard.
Pandu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kreuger defends well.
Kreuger lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kreuger postures up and lands a big shot to Pandu's brow.
Pandu wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kreuger is now in half guard.
Kreuger scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kreuger takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kreuger scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kreuger lands strikes from half guard.
Kreuger lands with a punch from half guard.
 Pandu is rocked!
Kreuger lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Pandu quite badly. Pandu pulls Kreuger in close trying to recover. Kreuger postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Pandu on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Pandu doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zane Kreuger!
After winning the bout, Zane Kreuger thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Domaydo Cann (ranked 3173 p4p, 4188 weight class) and Geoff Jeffries (ranked 408 p4p, 518 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Domaydo Cann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Geoff Jeffries!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jeffries misses with a few strikes there.
A low kick from Jeffries misses
so Cann counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cann accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jeffries is pulling down on Cann's head. It's preventing any offense from Cann, at least for the moment.
Cann content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cann connects with a couple of short punches.
Cann lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cann lands a couple of digs.
Cann is in close to Jeffries's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cann scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cann drops back looking for a leg! Jeffries is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jeffries manages to kick Cann off! Cann jumps back into Jeffries's guard.
Jeffries is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Cann throwing strikes from guard but Jeffries blocks nicely.
Cann trying to control the position from guard on top but Jeffries is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cann definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jeffries not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cann is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jeffries is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jeffries has escaped and now he's on top!
Cann has his foot on Jeffries's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jeffries works his way back into a safe position though.
Jeffries trying to control but Cann is working from the bottom.
Cann is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jeffries sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cann has his foot on Jeffries's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jeffries works his way back into a safe position though.
Cann is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cann looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jeffries wants to stand but Cann has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Cann being controlled here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cann isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Jeffries stacks Cann on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Jeffries!
Cann wants to control but Jeffries postures up.
Cann is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jeffries off and has taken his back!
Cann missing with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jeffries is really stuck here.
Cann is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Jeffries defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Cann throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Domaydo Cann dominated that round.
That's time! Cann's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Some wild striking there from Jeffries.
Jeffries keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jeffries! But no joy.
Cann fails with the takedown
and Jeffries counters with a three punch combo that has Cann backing up. Cann nods at Jeffries to acknowledge the strikes.
Cann changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jeffries tries to avoid it but Cann manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jeffries to the ground. Jeffries escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Domaydo Cann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cann darts in looking for a takedown but Jeffries gets double underhooks and turns Cann into the cage.
Jeffries throws a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jeffries defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cann.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cann.
Cann is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jeffries can do to turn this around?
Cann closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jeffries's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cann with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jeffries lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Jeffries wants to get up but he can't break Cann's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Jeffries wants to control from the top but Cann keeps moving.
Jeffries stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Jeffries throws a right and a left that Cann avoids nicely.
Jeffries scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cann needs to keep his hands up - Jeffries had a free shot at his head there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jeffries misses the shot to the body.
Jeffries looks to land a right hand but Cann moved out of range.
Cann shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jeffries counters with a left to the body.
Cann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jeffries.
Cann shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jeffries's guard.
Cann wants to pass the guard but Jeffries is keeping the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cann throwing strikes from guard but Jeffries blocks nicely.
Cann thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jeffries looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cann is one step ahead there.
Cann chips away with some ground and pound.
Cann working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jeffries has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Cann has passed into side control.
Jeffries really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cann. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cann is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jeffries knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jeffries should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Jeffries is working to avoid the ground and pound but Cann connects with a decent elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cann working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cann wants to control but Jeffries is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cann wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jeffries, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geoff Jeffries showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Cann uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jeffries.
Jeffries lunges at Cann with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cann's hand.
Cann throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jeffries's waist but Jeffries gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cann off to one side.
Jeffries misses with a double jab.
Jeffries is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cann rather than just go for the knockout.
Jeffries throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cann appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cann will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jeffries looks to throw the jab but Cann is out of range.
Cann changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Cann throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jeffries's waist but Jeffries gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cann off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Domaydo Cann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jeffries takes a swing at Cann's ribcage but misses.
Jeffries scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jeffries swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jeffries misses with a two punch combination.
Cann feinted with a counter takedown.
Cann misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Jeffries. No joy for Cann on that attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jeffries! But no joy.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cann.
Cann shoots and misses
and Jeffries connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Domaydo Cann is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jeffries swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cann shoots and misses
and Jeffries counters with a stiff right hand.
Jeffries throws an off balance right hand
and Cann counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jeffries!
Cann wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jeffries, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cann lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Jeffries down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jeffries tries to improve position but can't.
Jeffries takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Cann thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jeffries is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cann wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jeffries, who protects the arm well.
Jeffries dodges the ground and pound from Cann.
Jeffries 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.
Jeffries is working to avoid the ground and pound but Cann connects with a decent elbow.
Domaydo Cann overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cann is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jeffries knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cann throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cann thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jeffries is not content to let Cann control the position.
Jeffries is trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cann is working to tighten his grip on Jeffries's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Jeffries has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Cann is really squeezing tight and eventually Jeffries passes out! Cann breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Domaydo Cann!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Justin Purcell (ranked 2680 p4p, 23450 weight class) and Bob Brown (ranked 290 p4p, 497 weight class). Justin Purcell has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Justin Purcell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bob Brown!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Purcell defends it nicely.
Brown rushes Purcell and presses him up against the cage.
Purcell lands a knee to the body.
Brown is trying to pull guard but Purcell turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Brown drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Purcell gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Justin Purcell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Brown.
Brown turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Brown manages to end up in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Purcell is not content to let Brown control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Purcell sprawls well. Purcell wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Brown gets slowly back to his feet.
Purcell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brown fails to land the takedown.
Brown moves in looking to clinch but Purcell pushes him off.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch but Purcell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brown goes for a double leg but Purcell avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Purcell continues to drive forward.
Purcell really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Brown forces Purcell back against the cage and clinches.
Brown tries to pull guard but Purcell holds him up against the cage and eventually Brown drops back down to his feet.
Brown is looking to control Purcell's arms but Purcell gets an underhook and turns him. Now Brown has his back to the cage.
Brown tries to pull guard but Purcell won't allow it.
Brown is trying to drag Purcell to the mat but Purcell just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Brown jumps into guard, dragging Purcell to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Purcell defends well.
Brown is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Purcell trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Brown is looking for a triangle but Purcell pushes his legs off easily.
Purcell showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Brown is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Purcell looking to pass the guard.
Purcell is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Purcell has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Brown is proving hard to escape from.
Purcell trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Brown has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Purcell trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Purcell tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard.
Purcell trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Brown shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Purcell as he avoids it easily.
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.
Brown tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Purcell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Purcell with a hook.
Brown closes the distance and clinches.
Purcell is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brown is defending well for now.
Brown blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Purcell breaks from the clinch.
Brown takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Brown shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Purcell but Purcell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Purcell throws a quick inside leg kick.
Brown shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Purcell sprawls well. Purcell wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Brown gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Purcell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brown.
Brown feints the counter takedown.
Purcell connects with the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Purcell dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Purcell tries to land a leg kick but Brown saw it coming and moves away.
Purcell pushes Brown up against the cage in a clinch.
Brown on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Brown lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Purcell backwards.
Purcell breaks from the clinch.
Brown fails with a takedown attempt.
Brown fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brown shoots in and bounces Purcell off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Purcell wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Brown manages to pass to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Purcell is defending against the submission attempts here by Brown.
Purcell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brown pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Purcell is looking to control Brown's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Purcell avoid being mounted?
Brown is trying to control the action in half guard but Purcell is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Purcell trying to control but Brown postures up.
Purcell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brown can do to turn this around?
Brown works his foot free and advances to mount.
Purcell sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Purcell pushes Brown off looking to stand but Brown dives back in and keeps control.
Brown is working for a submission of some sort.
Purcell manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Brown keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Purcell is trying to push Brown away but Brown has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Brown presses Purcell against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Purcell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Purcell as Brown shoots in.
Brown shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Purcell defends it nicely.
Justin Purcell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Brown.
Purcell has managed to clinch.
Brown avoiding damage as Purcell throws knees to the body.
Purcell gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Brown.
Purcell is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Purcell.
Purcell tries to land knees in the clinch but Brown avoids the damage to the body.
Brown is trying to trip Purcell. He has hold of a leg but Purcell is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Brown persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Purcell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Purcell scores with a nice shot.
Bob Brown has got the better of the ground game so far.
Brown postures up and lands a big shot to Purcell's brow.
Purcell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brown defends it easily.
Brown slips nicely into half guard.
Brown is looking to advance position but Purcell won't allow it.
Purcell is trying to get back to full guard.
Purcell trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown is working for a submission of some sort.
Purcell is refusing to be controlled, as Brown sits in half guard.
Purcell tries to get to full guard but Brown has control of the leg.
Purcell is defending against the submission attempts here by Brown.
Purcell moves into full guard.
Purcell is trying to control the position but Brown postures up.
Brown missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Purcell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brown defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Justin Purcell will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Purcell slaps away a takedown attempt from Brown, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bob Brown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A nice leg kick lands there from Purcell.
Brown tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Purcell defends well and Brown ends up having to push Purcell into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Purcell lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Brown tries to score a power double leg takedown but Purcell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brown somewhat.
Justin Purcell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Brown.
Purcell scores with a jab. Brown acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brown.
Brown instigates a clinch.
Purcell unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Purcell working hard to break the clinch.
Brown has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Purcell seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Brown can turn it around.
Purcell is leaning against Brown and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Purcell landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Brown takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Purcell throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Brown blocks it with crossed arms.
Purcell is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brown is defending well for now.
Purcell misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brown.
Purcell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brown has Purcell pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Brown pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Purcell tumbling to the mat - Brown dives into Purcell's guard.
Purcell looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Brown passes into side control.
Brown trying to control the position but Purcell is working away.
Purcell stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Justin Purcell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Purcell struggling a bit here.
Purcell is looking for a sweep.
Brown trying to control the action but Purcell is working from the bottom.
Brown looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Brown lands some shots froms side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Purcell tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Brown wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Brown lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Purcell struggling a bit here.
Brown slows the pace down.
Purcell is looking for a sweep.
Purcell tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Purcell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brown goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Purcell is on top in guard.
Brown uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Purcell tries to close the distance and clinch but Brown swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Purcell pivots, looking for a leg kick but Brown is out of range and Purcell settles back down.
Justin Purcell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good work by Brown as he checks the leg kick.
Purcell throws a big shot that misses.
Despite the aggression on Brown's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Brown uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Purcell.
Nice defenses there by Brown.
A punch combination from Purcell misses.
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!
Purcell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brown is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Brown throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Purcell tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Brown is in Purcell's guard.
Brown passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Brown wants to control but Purcell is keeping him busy.
Brown takes a little break here. Purcell wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Brown cracks Purcell with a big right hand but Purcell just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bob Brown.
I think Purcell has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Purcell!
Our winner, Justin Purcell, 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raul Kyshenko (ranked 2826 p4p, 3117 weight class) and Jay Ciro (ranked 364 p4p, 400 weight class). Raul Kyshenko could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jay Ciro's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Raul Kyshenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jay Ciro!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Kyshenko with that takedown attempt.
Ciro lands a nice looking body kick.
Kyshenko is breathing heavily.
Ciro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ciro cracks Kyshenko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kyshenko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ciro fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kyshenko checks it well.
Ciro misses with a two punch combination.
Ciro lands a head shot.
 It looks like Raul Kyshenko has been cut.
Nice cross by Ciro.
Kyshenko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ciro but Ciro pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ciro misses with a wild combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kyshenko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ciro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raul Kyshenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ciro connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Kyshenko covering up! Ciro comes in with a big uppercut and Kyshenko goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jay Ciro!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alfred Drouin (ranked 1562 p4p, 2853 weight class) and John Thunder (ranked 177 p4p, 332 weight class). Drouin's entrance music is Bones - GraveyardGod. A fine choice. Thunder is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Thunderstruck - AcDc. 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alfred Drouin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Thunder !
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drouin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Thunder tries to buck Drouin off but Drouin is having none of it.
Thunder is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Drouin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Thunder is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Drouin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Drouin tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunder struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunder tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Drouin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Drouin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Drouin is trying to get an arm triangle but Thunder is defending well.
Drouin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Thunder knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Drouin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Thunder has escaped the position, nice work there.
Thunder manages to get back to half guard.
Thunder tries to get to full guard but Drouin has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drouin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Thunder is just riding it out for now. Drouin eventually gives up the hold.
Thunder makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Thunder .
Drouin tries to free his leg and advance position but Thunder is retaining full guard.
Drouin is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Drouin preventing the sweep.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Drouin postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Thunder is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Drouin, into his guard.
Drouin wants to get back to his feet but Thunder is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Drouin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thunder can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Thunder decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thunder tries a head kick but it misses.
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 Alfred Drouin will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Drouin throws a body shot but no joy.
Drouin lands a right hook to the body.
Drouin digs a good body shot into Thunder 's ribs.
Drouin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thunder 's head.
Thunder stuffs the takedown.
Drouin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thunder ! But no joy.
Drouin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thunder .
Thunder plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Alfred Drouin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunder slips under a jab from Drouin.
Thunder lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Drouin circles away quickly and effectively.
Drouin shoots for a takedown but Thunder saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Thunder lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drouin throws out a loose jab but Thunder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thunder throws a counter combo.
Thunder slips under a jab.
Drouin dives in and grabs Thunder 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thunder pushes down on Drouin's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alfred Drouin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drouin fails with the takedown.
Thunder lands a left and a right that send Drouin crashing to the mat, dazed. Thunder thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Alfred Drouin has been cut.
Drouin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thunder counters with a big left hand that crumples Drouin! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Thunder !
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Rodgers (ranked 903 p4p, 1207 weight class) and Balthazar Baker (ranked 122 p4p, 166 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Anthony Rodgers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Balthazar Baker!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rodgers.
Rodgers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rodgers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baker moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Baker! But no joy.
Rodgers clobbers Baker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Baker connects with a nice looking jab.
Baker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rodgers is rocked!
Baker lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Rodgers head around and knocks him out cold! Baker hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Balthazar Baker!
After winning the bout, Balthazar Baker thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcellus Legionarius (ranked 2096 p4p, 1639 weight class) and Kordell Harris (ranked 282 p4p, 224 weight class). Marcellus Legionarius could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kordell Harris's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcellus Legionarius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kordell Harris!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris lands a head shot.
It looks like Marcellus Legionarius has been cut.
Harris throws a right hand that Legionarius ducks under and follows up with a left that Legionarius also avoids with ease.
Harris stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Legionarius throws a solid leg kick but Harris takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Legionarius.
Harris scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Legionarius doesn't seem bothered though.
Harris throws a body shot but no joy.
Kordell Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harris thuds a left hand into Legionarius's body.
Harris lands a body shot.
Legionarius ducks under a wild hook from Harris.
Legionarius defending well as Harris loads up on a big left hand.
Legionarius throws a series of strikes that have Harris backpedaling.
 It looks like Kordell Harris has been cut.
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!
Harris avoids a punch combination nicely.
Harris throws out a loose jab but Legionarius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Legionarius looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Harris connects with a body shot that sends Legionarius's belly button to the back.
Legionarius's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Harris connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Legionarius scrambles back to his feet.
Nice straight punches there by Harris. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Harris.
Legionarius thows a left - swing and a miss!
No joy there for Harris, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Legionarius closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Legionarius misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris prevents a body shot from Legionarius.
Legionarius lands a right hand that snaps the head of Harris backwards.
Legionarius lands a body shot in the clinch.
Harris is trying to push Legionarius away but Legionarius has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Legionarius scores with a nice hook to the head.
Legionarius stalling the fight.
Legionarius holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Harris's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Harris wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Legionarius lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Legionarius misses with a body punch.
Harris pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Harris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Legionarius lands with a thumping leg kick.
Legionarius on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Legionarius tries a low kick but Harris avoids it.
Harris throws a right and a left that both miss.
Harris rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Legionarius moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Legionarius misses with an uppercut. Harris saw that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harris misses with a wild combination.
Harris takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Harris lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Harris.
Marcellus Legionarius's cut is getting worse.
A slapping leg kick lands for Legionarius.
Legionarius clinches up with Harris and pushes him back against the cage.
Harris wants to get back to striking at distance but Legionarius won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Harris is trying to break free.
Still in the clinch, Legionarius scores with a nice short uppercut.
Legionarius misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Legionarius.
Legionarius lands with a right to the head.
Harris letting Legionarius take a breather here.
Legionarius pressing his opponent against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Legionarius.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris blocks a body shot from Legionarius.
Harris tries to break the clinch but Legionarius is controlling the position.
Legionarius prevents Harris from breaking the clinch.
Legionarius lands a left hand.
Legionarius lands a body shot.
Legionarius lands a left hand.
Legionarius throws a head punch that misses.
Harris blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Legionarius.
Legionarius dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
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 Marcellus Legionarius will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Legionarius has Harris up against the cage in a clinch.
Legionarius has a couple of punches blocked by Harris.
Harris breaks the clinch.
Harris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harris looks to throw the jab but Legionarius is out of range.
It looked like Legionarius was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Harris misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Legionarius.
Legionarius fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Harris throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Legionarius counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Harris throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legionarius misses with a head kick.
Legionarius gets a clinch.
Legionarius escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Legionarius gets a clinch.
Harris manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Marcellus Legionarius is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Legionarius dodges the punch combination from Harris.
Legionarius tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Harris misses with an uppercut. Legionarius saw that one coming.
Donk. Harris catches Legionarius right on the button with a cross.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Legionarius pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Harris back to the cage. Legionarius follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Legionarius has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Legionarius rushes Harris and presses him up against the cage.
Legionarius tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Harris letting Legionarius take a breather here.
Legionarius lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Legionarius lands with a right to the head.
Legionarius pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Legionarius tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Harris looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Legionarius has Harris pressed against the cage.
Harris breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harris throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Legionarius sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Legionarius darts in and clinches Harris up against the cage.
Legionarius slows down the pace here.
Legionarius prevents Harris from breaking the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris working hard to break the clinch.
Harris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Harris's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Legionarius lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Harris blocking some punches.
Harris is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Legionarius working aggressively here.
Legionarius misses with a hook from the clinch.
Legionarius tries to throw a body punch but Harris avoids it by throwing Legionarius back against the cage.
Legionarius misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Legionarius can't find room to land a body shot as Harris controls the action.
Harris escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Harris throws a right hand that Legionarius ducks under and follows up with a left that Legionarius also avoids with ease.
Legionarius fires out a quick counter leg kick but Harris just manages to avoid it.
Legionarius's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Harris connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Legionarius scrambles back to his feet.
Harris looks to score with a jab to the body but Legionarius is just out of range.
Legionarius seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Legionarius clinches up against the cage.
Legionarius misses with a short punch on the inside.
Legionarius tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Legionarius misses with the head strike.
Legionarius lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Harris blocks a body shot from Legionarius.
Harris wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Legionarius's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcellus Legionarius dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Some wild striking there from Harris.
Legionarius gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Harris punishes Legionarius's body with a nice straight punch.
Harris lands a body shot.
Harris cracks Legionarius with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Harris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Legionarius moves away.
Legionarius is looking for a counter combo.
Legionarius wants to clinch.
Harris misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris misses with a two punch combination.
Harris throws a left and a right that both miss
and Legionarius counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That has opened up Kordell Harris's cut even more.
No joy there for Legionarius, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Harris misses the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harris takes a swing at Legionarius's ribcage but misses.
Harris throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris looks to land a combination but Legionarius avoids it well.
Harris smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Legionarius moves into the clinch successfully.
Legionarius slowing the pace effectively.
Legionarius tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Legionarius has a couple of punches blocked by Harris.
Harris is trying to break the clinch but Legionarius is controlling him.
Legionarius stalling against the cage.
Legionarius misses with a hook from the clinch.
Harris is trying to push Legionarius away but Legionarius has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Harris wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Legionarius lands a hook that snaps the head of Harris backwards.
Legionarius can't find room to land a body shot as Harris controls the action.
Legionarius doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Harris breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Legionarius keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Legionarius went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Harris displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Legionarius clinches with his opponent.
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!
Harris wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Legionarius has him pressed against the cage.
Harris wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Harris working hard to break the clinch.
Legionarius is struggling to control the position.
Legionarius content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Legionarius seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legionarius misses with some punches.
Legionarius leaning his opponent against the cage.
Harris is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Legionarius breaks the clinch.
A jab lands there for Harris.
Harris tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Legionarius was well out of range. Poor timing from Harris.
Legionarius moves into the clinch successfully.
Marcellus Legionarius has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Legionarius swings wildly with an uppercut but Harris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Legionarius lands a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Harris is trying to break the clinch but Legionarius has him pressed against the cage.
Legionarius is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A shot in the inside from Legionarius.
Legionarius is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Come on Legionarius - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kordell Harris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marcellus Legionarius is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Legionarius has Harris pushed against the cage.
Legionarius gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kordell Harris.
I think Legionarius has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcellus Legionarius!
After winning the bout, Marcellus Legionarius thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Kordell Harris stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm young but not as balanced at this game as I'd like to be. I can't keep from getting cut and injured and that's my cue to find something else I'm passionate about and persue it. I'm quitting the sport. '.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kolby Khaos (ranked 1582 p4p, 1866 weight class) and Poncho Alejandro Hernan Pizarro Cortez (ranked 60 p4p, 78 weight class). Cortez is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by La Bamba. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Poncho Alejandro Hernan Pizarro Cortez enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kolby Khaos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Poncho Alejandro Hernan Pizarro Cortez!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cortez throws a body shot but no joy.
Cortez 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.
Cortez throws a poor cross that misses
and Khaos counters with a straight right hand.
Khaos has been working on his boxing with his coaches at My gym in the buildup to the fight.
Cortez looks to score with a jab to the body but Khaos is just out of range.
Poncho Alejandro Hernan Pizarro Cortez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cortez lands a jab to Khaos's midsection.
Good exchange - Khaos coming out on top.
Khaos tries to clinch there but Cortez circles away.
Cortez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Khaoss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cortez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cortez takes a swing at Khaos's ribcage but misses.
Cortez misses the body punch
and Khaos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cortez tests Khaos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khaos moves in looking to clinch but Cortez pushes him off.
Cortez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cortez scores with a hook.
Cortez tries to keep at a distance but Khaos has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cortez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Khaos counters with a left to the body.
Cortez scores with a jab. Khaos acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cortez misses with a two punch combination.
Cortez throws a body shot but no joy.
Cortez blocks a jab.
Cortez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Cortez looks to score with a jab to the body but Khaos is just out of range.
Khaos fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cortez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cortez keeps the fight on the outside.
Cortez with a nice cross.
Khaos throws a leg kick
and Khaos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Khaos takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cortez swings widly with a right hand
and Khaos counters with a left to the body.
That's two 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!
Khaos closes the distance and clinches.
Khaos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cortez wants to get back to striking at distance but Khaos won't allow it.
Khaos struggles to land a body shot inside as Cortez controls his hands.
Cortez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cortez breaks from the clinch.
Khaos tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cortez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Khaos walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cortez looks to score with a jab to the body but Khaos is just out of range.
Cortez throws a looping overhand right but Khaos ducks down to avoid it.
Khaos wants to clinch but Cortez slips to the side
and Cortez counters with a stiff right hand.
Khaos tries to clinch
and Cortez counters with a big right hand! Oh Khaos is in trouble here! Cortez follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Poncho Alejandro Hernan Pizarro Cortez!
After the big win, Poncho Alejandro Hernan Pizarro Cortez made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Brooklyn Apothecary and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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