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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bob Dock (ranked 3419 p4p, 3354 weight class) and Tim Armstrong (ranked 425 p4p, 421 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Dock might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Hangover Soundtrack- Iko Iko. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 42 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bob Dock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tim Armstrong!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Armstrong scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Armstrong 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.
Dock bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Dock really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Armstrong lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dock throws a sloppy head kick and Armstrong moves out of range easily.
Dock takes one on the button.
Armstrong misses the shot to the body.
Armstrong throws a lazy right hand but Dock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dock throws a quick counter head kick but Armstrong was just out of range.
Armstrong looks to score with a jab to the body but Dock is just out of range.
Armstrong feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Docks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Armstrong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dock throws a lazy body kick
and Armstrong counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dock with the inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Armstrong throws an overhand right that lands on Dock's shoulder, as Dock tries to avoid the shot.
Dock tries a head kick but it misses.
Armstrong appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dock looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bob Dock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dock thows a leg kick but Armstrong checks it
and Armstrong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dock finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Armstrong tries a quick counter leg kick but Dock is wise to it.
Armstrong moves out of range of the body kick.
Dock pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong thuds his right hand into Dock's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Armstrong throws a looping overhand right but Dock ducks down to avoid it.
Armstrong lands with a hook. Dock tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Armstrong finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dock quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Armstrong is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dock throws a sloppy head kick
and Armstrong counters with a nice uppercut.
Armstrong jabs Dock to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Armstrong ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Armstrong lands a head shot.
Dock staying out of range there.
Dock lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Dock misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Dock.
Armstrong appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
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!
A jab from Armstrong does it's job there.
Dock lands with a kick to the temple. Armstrong shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nice shot by Armstrong.
A big left from Armstrong misses.
Armstrong with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dock throws a body kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong moves out of range of the body kick from Dock.
Dock turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Armstrong.
Dock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Armstrong.
Armstrong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dock.
Dock throws a sloppy head kick and Armstrong moves out of range easily.
Dock definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dock throws a head kick that half lands.
Armstrong lands a jab to the head.
Dock lands a head kick. Armstrong smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Dock throws a sloppy head kick and Armstrong moves out of range easily.
Dock lands a head kick!
Dock throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dock looks for the body kick but Armstrong saw that one coming.
Dock pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Armstrong now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dock is breathing heavily.
Dock takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dock takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Armstrong avoids the head kick by Dock.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong avoids a kick to the body.
Dock lands a nice looking kick to the body. Armstrong takes a step back to recover.
Armstrong throws a lazy right hand but Dock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slow jab from Armstrong misses its intended target.
A head kick misses from Dock.
Dock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice side step and Armstrong releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dock throws a head kick that misses
and Dock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dock misses with an attempted mid kick.
Armstrong let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Armstrong throws a body shot but no joy.
Dock looks to land a body kick but Armstrong moved away.
Dock backing away here, and Armstrong unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Dock buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Dock.
Dock throws a lazy body kick
and Armstrong counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dock throws a leg kick that misses.
Armstrong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dock takes a jab right on the kisser.
Armstrong lands a right hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Armstrong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Armstrong. That snapped Dock's head back.
Nice body punch from Armstrong.
Dock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Armstrong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dock throws a head kick that misses.
Armstrong is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dock had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Armstrong swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dock.
Dock moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
 Dock is rocked!
Dock looks to land a body kick but Armstrong moved away.
Oh Dock is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Armstrong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Armstrong lands a nice hook to Dock's body. Dock takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Armstrong connects with a single shot there.
Dock gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Armstrong gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tim Armstrong!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sven Ludwig (ranked 3442 p4p, 2159 weight class) and Jacques Daniel (ranked 431 p4p, 288 weight class). Jacques Daniel 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 27 - 22 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sven Ludwig!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Jacques Daniel!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ludwig decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Daniel is concentrating on defense, preventing Ludwig from advancing position.
Daniel is looking to improve his position.
Ludwig thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Daniel is trying to maintain the position but Ludwig is very close to passing his half guard.
Ludwig is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Daniel is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ludwig scores with a couple of nice shots.
Daniel tries to roll over but Ludwig keeps him under control.
Ludwig has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Daniel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ludwig pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ludwig lands with a punch from half guard.
Daniel gets back to full guard.
Daniel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ludwig postures up and lands a big shot to Daniel's brow.
Ludwig makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Daniel is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ludwig is stalling in the full guard.
Ludwig throwing strikes but missing.
Ludwig lands a couple of digs.
Daniel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Daniel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ludwig lands a couple of elbows.
Ludwig works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Daniel is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ludwig scores with a couple of nice shots.
Daniel has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Ludwig is pressing down on Daniel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Daniel is holding on for now.
Daniel is not content to let Ludwig control the position.
Ludwig is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daniel is trying to get back to full guard.
Ludwig missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniel trying to hold on to Ludwig's head to control him but Ludwig postures up.
Ludwig is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ludwig scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Daniel trying to control here.
Daniel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ludwig pulls his head out easily.
Ludwig looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ludwig lands a nice short elbow.
Ludwig is pressing down on Daniel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Daniel is holding on for now.
Ludwig slips a nice elbow through Daniel's hands, connecting with Daniel's forehead.
Ludwig seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ludwig lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ludwig is looking to take a break and control but Daniel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Daniel looking for submissions off his back.
Daniel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ludwig connects with a nice short shot to Daniel's temple.
Ludwig wants to take a breather but Daniel is having none of it.
Daniel actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Daniel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Daniel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Ludwig 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.
Ludwig changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Daniel tries to avoid it but Ludwig manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Daniel to the ground. Daniel escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Daniel doesn't manage to clinch there - Ludwig circles away.
Ludwig is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Daniel can do to turn this around?
Good exchange - Ludwig coming out on top.
Ludwig uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Daniel.
Daniel scores with a punch to the head.
 It looks like Sven Ludwig has been cut.
Daniel takes a kick to the side of the head.
 It looks like Jacques Daniel has been cut.
Daniel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ludwig.
Daniel with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ludwig has closed the distance and engaged Daniel in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daniel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Ludwig scores with a nice short uppercut.
Daniel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Daniel wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ludwig has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Daniel regains guard immediately.
Ludwig postures up and lands a big shot to Daniel's brow.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Ludwig here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ludwig distracts Daniel with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Daniel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ludwig avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ludwig working some strikes from top position.
Ludwig works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ludwig lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Daniel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ludwig pulls his head out easily.
Daniel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ludwig pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ground and pound from Ludwig.
Daniel actively working from the bottom here.
Ludwig tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Daniel.
Ludwig has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ludwig working over Daniel with some ground and pound. Daniel looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ludwig slips a nice elbow through Daniel's hands, connecting with Daniel's forehead.
Nice strikes from Ludwig there.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ludwig connects with a nice short shot to Daniel's temple.
Ludwig lands with a punch from half guard.
Ludwig is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daniel tries to roll over but Ludwig keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ludwig lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
 Daniel is rocked!
Ludwig trying to control from half guard but Daniel is working away.
Ludwig is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Daniel trying to control here.
Ludwig works his foot free and advances to mount.
Ludwig avoids the attempt from Daniel to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ludwig with good strikes from the mount here!
Daniel regains half guard.
Daniel taking some punishment here, with Ludwig in his half guard.
Ludwig lands strikes from half guard.
Daniel tries to roll over but Ludwig keeps him under control.
Ludwig scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ludwig looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ludwig is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ludwig looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Daniel with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Ludwig dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Daniel checks a low kick from Ludwig.
Daniel moves forwards but Ludwig connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Daniel blocks a head kick by Ludwig.
Daniel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ludwig on the side of the head.
Ludwig throws a nice looking combination but Daniel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Daniel only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ludwig connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Daniel is still on wobbly legs! Can Ludwig finish him?
Ludwig shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Daniel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Daniel seems to have recovered his senses.
Ludwig tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ludwig backing away here, and Daniel unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ludwig looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Daniel is fending him off so far but Ludwig persists. Nope, Daniel circles away and we're back to standing.
Ludwig throws a right and a left that both miss.
Daniel looks to throw the jab but Ludwig is out of range.
Ludwig lands with a good body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniel gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ludwig.
Ludwig rushes Daniel and presses him up against the cage.
Daniel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ludwig lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Daniel backwards.
Ludwig drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Daniel gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sven Ludwig. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daniel is trying to break the clinch but Ludwig is controlling him.
Daniel controlling the action here for a moment.
Ludwig is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Daniel gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Daniel working aggressively here.
Daniel misses with a punch on the inside.
Daniel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Daniel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Daniel is pressed up against the cage. Ludwig has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Daniel down to the mat. Daniel avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniel avoids the head kick by Ludwig.
Daniel now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jacques Daniel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ludwig throws a head kick that misses.
Ludwig jabs Daniel right on the nose. Daniel blinks but takes it well.
Daniel sizes up Ludwig with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
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!
Ludwig fails with a takedown attempt.
Ludwig takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Daniel gets tackled into the cage by Ludwig. Ludwig maintains the clinch.
Ludwig gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Daniel regains guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Daniel keeping moving, preventing Ludwig from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Daniel holds on and takes a little breather.
Ludwig with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ludwig postures up.
Ludwig is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ludwig keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Daniel's head.
Daniel seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Daniel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ludwig can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Daniel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ludwig controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ludwig scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ludwig stands up over Daniel, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Daniel is looking for a triangle here but Ludwig uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Ludwig scores with punches from side control.
Ludwig in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Daniel looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Ludwig turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sven Ludwig!
After the fight, Sven Ludwig 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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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul OConnell (ranked 2635 p4p, 3215 weight class) and Kevin Shinnie (ranked 103 p4p, 120 weight class). Paul OConnell 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 22 - 1, fighting out of New York, Paul OConnell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin Shinnie!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shinnie lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shinnie misses with a straight left.
Shinnie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but OConnell was well out of range. Poor timing from Shinnie.
Shinnie throws a leg kick but OConnell checks it.
OConnell swinging wildly here.
OConnell lands a jab to Shinnie's midsection.
Shinnie misses with a wild body shot.
OConnell is looking to counter with head kicks.
Shinnie throws a jab but it's blocked by OConnell.
A punch combination from OConnell misses.
Shinnie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
OConnell appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shinnie throws a hook but OConnell blocks it.
OConnell tries to bum rush Shinnie with a series of wild strikes but Shinnie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
OConnell slips under a jab.
OConnell is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
OConnell takes one on the chin but seems OK.
OConnell looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shinnie swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OConnell slips a jab and a cross from Shinnie.
Shinnie cracks OConnell with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shinnie.
Shinnie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shinnie throws a leg kick
and OConnell counters with a left and a right that stings Shinnie.
Shinnie misses with a hook.
Shinnie scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shinnie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
OConnell throws an overhand right that lands on Shinnie's shoulder, as Shinnie tries to avoid the shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Shinnie misses.
OConnell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
OConnell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
OConnell checks a low kick from Shinnie.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OConnell misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shinnie throws a head kick that misses.
Shinnie throws a nice outside leg kick.
OConnell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
OConnell throws a head kick but Shinnie moves out of range.
Shinnie lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Shinnie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
OConnell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shinnie.
Good standup being displayed there by Shinnie as he connects with a hook.
OConnell lands with a straight right. Shinnie didn't see that one coming.
Shinnie misses the body punch
and OConnell counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
OConnell blocks a jab.
Shinnie throws a hook but OConnell avoids it easily.
Shinnie misses with a hook. OConnell ducked under it nicely.
OConnell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
OConnell tries to move into range but Shinnie moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Shinnie misses with a straight left.
OConnell is looking for a counter combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OConnell throws a series of punches but Shinnie moves out of range.
Shinnie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
OConnell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
OConnell takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shinnie looks to land a combination but OConnell avoids it well.
OConnell misses with a head kick.
Shinnie throws a hook but OConnell avoids it easily.
Shinnie misses with a hook. OConnell ducked under it nicely.
Shinnie misses with a double jab.
Some wild striking there from Shinnie.
Shinnie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from OConnell.
OConnell connects with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Shinnie. Beautiful body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OConnell misses with a left hand
and Shinnie counters with a lovely shot to the body.
OConnell scores with a nice right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shinnie misses with a double jab.
OConnell lands with a good body shot.
OConnell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
OConnell is breathing heavily.
Shinnie misses with a right hand
and OConnell counters with a one-two to the body.
Good work by OConnell as he checks the leg kick.
OConnell avoids a kick to the body.
Kevin Shinnie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OConnell scores with a one two! Shinnie had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Good work by OConnell as he checks the leg kick.
Shinnie misses with a hook
and OConnell makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
OConnell misses with a wild body shot.
Shinnie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by OConnell.
Shinnie throws the left hand but OConnell avoids the punch easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kevin Shinnie will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shinnie checks a leg kick.
OConnell throws a series of punches but Shinnie avoids them all with ease.
OConnell throws a head kick that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Shinnie misses.
OConnell swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shinnie.
Shinnie cracks OConnell with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A telegraphed right hand from Shinnie misses the target.
Shinnie looks to score with a jab to the body but OConnell is just out of range.
OConnell throws a sloppy body shot
and Shinnie counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kevin Shinnie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shinnie smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Shinnie connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shinnie misses with the combination.
OConnell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
OConnell went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
OConnell has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from OConnell there as he acknowledges the shot.
Shinnie scores with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shinnie misses the shot to the body.
OConnell appears to be looking for a big counter.
Shinnie misses with a jab, cross combination.
OConnell fails to land with a series of punches.
Shinnie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
OConnell closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Shinnie comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shinnie lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Paul OConnell has been cut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shinnie scores with a punch to the head.
OConnell looks to land a combination. Shinnie sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shinnie misses the jab.
As Shinnie looks to move away, OConnell throws a big counter combo but Shinnie just gets out of the way.
Shinnie connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed OConnell momentarily.
Shinnie misses with a straight right.
It looked like OConnell wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Paul OConnell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shinnie looks to land a left hand but OConnell moved out of range nicely.
OConnell swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OConnell throws a head kick that misses
and Shinnie counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A slow jab from Shinnie misses its intended target.
OConnell misses with a few strikes there.
OConnell tries a head kick but it misses.
OConnell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A big right from Shinnie misses.
Shinnie scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shinnie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
OConnell misses with a body shot
letting Shinnie counter with a right hand.
OConnell is rocked!
Shinnie walks forward and throws a big overhand right! OConnell drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Shinnie swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from OConnell's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Shinnie!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jun Liu (ranked 1024 p4p, 2352 weight class) and Zuillnic Canto (ranked 142 p4p, 318 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Excellent boxer
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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 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jun Liu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zuillnic Canto!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Canto throws a body punch but Liu moves out of range.
We've been told by Liu's head coaches at Roosters Coop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Zuillnic Canto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Canto. Liu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Liu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Liu tries to bum rush Canto with a series of wild strikes but Canto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Liu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Canto throws out the jab.
Canto misses with a wild body shot.
Canto throws the left hand but Liu avoids the punch easily.
Liu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Liu walks into a stiff left hand from Canto.
Liu blocks a jab.
Canto slips a jab and a cross from Liu.
Liu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice body kick there by Liu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Liu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Canto takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A big left from Canto misses.
Canto walks into a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Canto misses the target.
Canto has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Canto misses with a hook
and Liu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Canto thinking.
Liu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Canto takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jun Liu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Canto with a lazy takedown attempt
and Liu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Liu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Liu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Liu misses with a kick to the body.
Liu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Canto.
Liu throws a sloppy head kick and Canto moves out of range easily.
Liu is looking to land body kicks.
Canto throws a solid leg kick but Liu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Canto.
Liu throws a quick counter head kick but Canto was just out of range.
Liu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Canto blocks a head kick by Liu.
Canto blocks the body kick.
Canto cracks Liu with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canto throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Liu went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Canto.
Canto takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Liu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Canto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Liu.
A swing and a miss from Canto.
Liu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Canto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Liu with a hook.
Liu avoids the body shot from Canto.
Canto sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Liu connects with a crisp jab.
Canto throws a right and a left that Liu avoids nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Canto is defended easily by Liu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick lands for Canto.
Liu thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Canto if he has to take too many more of those.
Liu throws the kick towards the body but Canto avoids it.
Canto looks to land a right hand but Liu moved out of range.
Liu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Canto throws an off balance right hand
and Canto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Canto scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Liu misses with a body kick.
A slow jab from Canto misses its intended target.
Sloppy strikes from Canto. Those never looked like landing.
Canto looks to score with a jab to the body but Liu is just out of range.
Liu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Canto sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Liu misses with the body kick
and Canto counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liu trying to control the position here.
Canto slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Liu struggling a bit here.
Canto tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Canto tries to move to mount but Liu blocks the move with his legs.
Canto tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Canto has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Liu prevents Canto from moving into mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Zuillnic Canto will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Canto takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Canto looks to score with a jab to the body but Liu is just out of range.
Canto moves out of range of the body kick from Liu.
Jun Liu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Liu fails to land with a series of punches.
Canto throws a jab but it's blocked by Liu.
Liu lands a jab to the nose.
A combination from Liu does no damage.
Canto drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Liu defends it well.
Canto looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Canto tries to pass the half guard into mount. Liu knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Liu wants to control but Canto is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Canto wants to pass the guard but Liu is defending well.
Liu trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liu is trying to get back to full guard.
Canto wants to pass the guard but Liu is defending well.
Liu is trying to stand up here but Canto is controlling him well.
Liu trying to control from the bottom.
Canto not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Canto seems to be looking for submissions.
Canto frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Liu is looking to improve his position but Canto isn't that keen on the idea.
Canto is landing with some decent strikes but Liu is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Canto landing strikes from the mount.
Liu stops Canto from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canto is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Canto keeps trying to improve his position.
Liu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Canto with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Liu wants to control but Canto is having none of it.
Canto wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Zuillnic Canto has got the better of the ground game so far.
Canto is still trying to improve position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liu defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Canto.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liu keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Canto avoids the attempt from Liu to control.
Canto with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Liu is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Canto looking for a guillotine from mount but Liu is having none of it.
Liu is in all sorts of trouble here.
Liu regains half guard.
Canto wants to pass the guard but Liu is defending well.
Canto missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Liu trying to control here.
Liu tries to get to full guard but Canto has control of the leg.
Liu is looking to control Canto's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Liu avoid being mounted?
Canto works his way into side control.
Canto is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Liu has escaped the position, nice work there.
Canto working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zuillnic Canto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Liu throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Canto to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Canto misses.
Liu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Liu blocks a jab.
Liu scores with a punch to the head.
Canto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jun Liu is winning the standup battle so far.
Liu misses with the combination.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Liu.
Liu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Canto moves out of range as Liu strikes.
Canto changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Liu.
Canto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Liu avoids the body shot from Canto.
Canto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Liu is looking to counter with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Liu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Canto manages to avoid it.
Liu misses with a two punch combination.
Canto looks to land a combination but Liu avoids it well.
Liu is looking for a counter combo.
Canto drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Liu pushes Canto off and gets back to his feet.
Liu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Liu misses with the combination.
Canto looks to land a right hand but Liu moved out of range.
Canto lands with a straight right. Liu didn't see that one coming.
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!
Liu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Canto.
A looping hook to the body misses from Canto. Liu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Canto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Liu misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canto misses with a straight right.
Canto throws a body shot but no joy.
Liu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Canto.
Canto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Canto drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Canto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Canto throws a hook but Liu avoids it easily.
Canto throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Liu to counter with a crisp jab.
Canto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Liu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Canto throws out a loose jab but Liu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Liu scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Liu tries to land a front kick but Canto steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Canto fails to land with a series of punches.
Liu is looking for a counter combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Canto.
Liu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Liu ducks under a wild hook from Canto.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Liu - that will leave a mark!
Canto throws a shot from downtown. Liu moves away and avoids it.
Liu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Canto manages to avoid it.
Canto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Liu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Liu looks for the body kick but Canto saw that one coming.
Canto doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Canto shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Canto was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Liu is looking to regain half guard here but Canto keeps moving and retains side control.
Canto is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Liu is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Liu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liu is working hard here to advance position.
Canto tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Canto tries for a kimura but Liu is defending well.
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!
Liu is trying to control Canto's posture but Canto avoids it.
Liu prevents Canto from improving position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Liu trying his best to control but Canto has mounted him.
Jun Liu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zuillnic Canto is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Canto controlling the position easily from mount.
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 Jun Liu.
I think Canto has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zuillnic Canto!
Zuillnic Canto took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Suprise motherfu*kas, king is back.'.
In defeat, Jun Liu stepped up to the mic, saying 'I don't care if i'm not a durable woman, as long as im an adorable woman ;)'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Goldberg (ranked 2298 p4p, 1487 weight class) and Ari Silver (ranked 309 p4p, 205 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bill Goldberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ari Silver!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silver fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Goldberg, pushing him back against the cage.
Goldberg lands a right hand that snaps the head of Silver backwards.
It looks like Ari Silver has been cut.
Silver lands a left hand that snaps the head of Goldberg backwards.
Goldberg pushes Silver back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Silver's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've been informed that Silver has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Goldberg blocking some punches.
Goldberg lands a hook that snaps the head of Silver backwards.
Goldberg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Goldberg takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Bill Goldberg has been cut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silver.
A hook to the body from Goldberg.
Goldberg throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Silver creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Goldberg fails to land.
Silver throws a punch but it's blocked by Goldberg.
Goldberg pushes off an throws an elbow but Silver leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Goldberg throws an elbow but misses.
Silver throws an elbow but it misses.
Goldberg has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Silver avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Silver working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldberg lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Silver backwards.
Goldberg lands a body punch in the clinch.
Goldberg lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Goldberg lands a left hand that snaps the head of Silver backwards.
Goldberg takes a shot to the head.
Silver throws a punch but it's blocked by Goldberg.
Goldberg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goldberg misses with a knee to the head.
Goldberg swings wildly with an uppercut but Silver uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silver blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goldberg misses with a knee to the head.
Silver gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Goldberg.
A hook to the body from Silver.
Silver struggles to land a body shot inside as Goldberg controls his hands.
Goldberg can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Goldberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg misses with the head strike.
Silver misses with a hook to the ribs.
Goldberg drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Goldberg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silver's elbow.
Goldberg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goldberg tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silver works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Silver lands an elbow that stopped Goldberg in his tracks for a moment.
Silver avoiding damage as Goldberg throws knees to the body.
Silver tries to work over Goldberg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Silver avoids a wild elbow strike from Goldberg.
Nice elbow from Silver.
Goldberg lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Silver lands with a left to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Silver.
Goldberg misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg has a couple of punches blocked by Silver.
A right hand to the body from Silver.
Silver misses with an elbow over the top.
Nice elbow from Silver.
Silver presses Goldberg against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Goldberg dodges an elbow strike from Silver.
Goldberg struggles to land a body shot inside as Silver controls his hands.
Goldberg prevents a body shot from Silver.
Goldberg has a couple of punches blocked by Silver.
Goldberg blocks an elbow strike from Silver.
Silver stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Silver lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Goldberg or not.
Silver doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Silver is fighting off a takedown attempt but Goldberg is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Silver to the mat. Silver regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Silver is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goldberg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Goldberg in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Goldberg throwing strikes but missing.
Goldberg forces his way into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goldberg is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Silver avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Goldberg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silver tries to get to full guard but Goldberg has control of the leg.
Silver avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Goldberg.
Goldberg seems to be working for a kimura but Silver defends the submission attempt.
Goldberg throwing shots but Silver is blocking nicely.
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 Bill Goldberg will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Goldberg misses with a takedown attempt - Silver sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Silver takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Silver tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Goldberg manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Silver keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Goldberg fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Goldberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goldberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Silver is just out of range.
Silver is looking to clinch.
Silver forces Goldberg back against the cage and clinches.
Goldberg misses with a punch on the inside.
Silver throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldberg misses with the head strike.
Goldberg lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Goldberg prevents a body shot from Silver.
Goldberg throws a head punch that misses.
Silver can't find room to land a body shot as Goldberg controls the action.
Goldberg throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Silver blocks it with crossed arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldberg is looking for a takedown.
Goldberg has a couple of punches blocked by Silver.
Goldberg tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Silver throws a head punch that misses.
A right hand to the body from Goldberg.
Silver misses with an elbow over the top.
Silver is working Goldberg over against the cage.
Goldberg lands a body shot in the clinch.
Goldberg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silver's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Goldberg.
Silver throws an elbow that misses.
Silver blocks an uppercut.
Goldberg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goldberg tries a knee to the head but Silver blocks it.
Silver lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Goldberg working aggressively here.
Goldberg working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Goldberg.
Goldberg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Silver throws an elbow that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Goldberg pushes Silver back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Goldberg misses with a body punch.
Bill Goldberg has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Silver prevents a body shot from Goldberg.
A short uppercut from Silver.
A short left from Goldberg.
Goldberg is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Goldberg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goldberg looking for a takedown.
Silver tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Silver misses with an elbow strike.
Goldberg working aggressively here.
Goldberg misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silver digs a right hand underneath Goldberg's ribcage. Goldberg let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short uppercut from Goldberg.
Silver has a couple of punches blocked by Goldberg.
Goldberg has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Silver is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Goldberg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goldberg misses with some punches.
Goldberg is looking to take this one to the mat.
Goldberg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Goldberg throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Silver blocks it with crossed arms.
Goldberg misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Silver.
Silver lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Goldberg misses with some punches.
Goldberg tries to land a knee to the head but Silver blocks with his arms.
Silver tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Goldberg has a couple of punches blocked by Silver.
Goldberg throws an elbow but it misses.
Silver lands an elbow just above Goldberg 's eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silver digs a right hand underneath Goldberg's ribcage. Goldberg let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Silver creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Goldberg wants to take the fight to the mat but Silver manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Goldberg.
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 fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Silver scores with a shot to the side of Goldberg's head.
Goldberg wants a takedown but no success here.
Silver manages to break the clinch.
Silver moves into the clinch successfully.
Silver lands a nice elbow.
Silver blocking some punches.
Goldberg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Silver lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Goldberg misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice elbow from Silver.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ari Silver will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
A punch lands to the side of Goldberg 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Goldberg takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Silver moves in looking to clinch but Goldberg pushes him off.
Silver has taken the fight to the clinch.
Silver working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Goldberg is rocked!
Silver unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Goldberg! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Silver is unloading with more strikes now! Goldberg drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ari Silver!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nathaniel Syndicate (ranked 2300 p4p, 1055 weight class) and William Wallace (ranked 295 p4p, 141 weight class). William Wallace will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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190
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Excellent boxer
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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 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Nathaniel Syndicate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, William Wallace!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallace moves out of range as Syndicate strikes.
Wallace looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wallace has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Syndicate is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Syndicate looks to score with a jab to the body but Wallace is just out of range.
Syndicate checks a low kick from Wallace.
Syndicate misses with a straight left.
Syndicate takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Syndicate misses the shot to the body.
A combination from Syndicate does no damage.
Wallace uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Syndicate has time to react.
Wallace misses with an uppercut. Syndicate saw that one coming.
A left lands for Syndicate.
Wallace throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Syndicate.
Syndicate is looking to counter punch.
Syndicate slips under a jab.
Wallace blocks a jab.
Wallace takes a swing at Syndicate's ribcage but misses.
Syndicate tries to bum rush Wallace with a series of wild strikes but Wallace uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Syndicate manages to avoid it.
Syndicate slips a jab from Wallace.
Wallace fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Syndicate looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wallace is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Syndicate.
Syndicate checks a leg kick nicely.
Syndicate stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wallace feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Syndicates jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wallace scores with a jab to the body.
Syndicate digs a good hook to Wallace's body.
Wallace staying out of range there.
Wallace misses with a hook
and Wallace takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wallace slips a straight right by Syndicate.
Wallace looks to score with a jab to the body but Syndicate is just out of range.
A slow jab from Syndicate misses its intended target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Syndicate misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wallace looks to land a right hand but Syndicate moved out of range.
Syndicate throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wallace connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Syndicate looks to score with a jab to the body but Wallace is just out of range.
Wallace throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wallace connects with a looping right hand.
Wallace rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Syndicate counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Syndicate ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wallace moves away.
Wallace throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Syndicate sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Syndicate moves out of range as Wallace strikes.
Syndicate fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A telegraphed right hand from Syndicate misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Syndicate jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wallace takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Syndicate uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wallace.
Syndicate misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wallace misses with a hook
and Syndicate counters with a one-two to the body.
Wallace walks into a jab.
Wallace misses with a few strikes there.
A big right from Syndicate misses.
A slow jab from Wallace misses its intended target.
Syndicate appears to be looking for a big counter.
Wallace moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jab by Wallace.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Syndicate just misses with a punch to the body.
Wallace ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Syndicate takes a swing at Wallace's ribcage but misses.
Wallace misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Syndicate fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wallace on the side of the head.
Wallace missing with a left hand there. Syndicate was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wallace looks to score with a jab to the body but Syndicate is just out of range.
Wallace tests Syndicate's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Syndicate throws a right and a left that Wallace avoids nicely.
Wallace looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
William Wallace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Syndicate throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Syndicate moves out of range as Wallace strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Syndicate 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Syndicate has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wallace finds it's way round the side to connect with Syndicate's head.
Wallace fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Syndicate manages to avoid it.
Wallace misses with a hook. Syndicate ducked under it nicely.
Syndicate throws a lazy uppercut
letting Wallace counter with a right hand.
Syndicate takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Syndicate throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Wallace dominated that round.
That's time! Syndicate's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Wallace throws a jab but it's blocked by Syndicate.
A left lands for Wallace.
Syndicate ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slow jab from Wallace misses its intended target.
Wallace rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Syndicate moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wallace is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Syndicate ducks under a wild hook from Wallace.
Good standup being displayed there by Wallace as he connects with a hook.
Syndicate throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wallace throws a body punch but Syndicate moves out of range.
Wallace misses with a hook.
Syndicate was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Syndicate jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Wallace on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wallace throws out a powerful jab.
Syndicate slips under a jab from Wallace.
Wallace drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wallace fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Syndicate - just one landing.
Wallace chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Syndicate slips under a jab from Wallace.
Wallace slips a jab and a cross from Syndicate.
Syndicate misses with an uppercut
and Wallace cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wallace throws out a loose jab but Syndicate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Syndicate ducks under a wild hook from Wallace.
Syndicate misses with a wild combination.
The fighters circling - Syndicate throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wallace throws out a loose jab but Syndicate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Syndicate uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wallace.
Syndicate lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wallace circles away quickly and effectively.
No joy there for Syndicate, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace digs a good hook to Syndicate's body.
A big left from Wallace misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Syndicate avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Syndicate was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Syndicate scores with a nice head shot.
Nice shot lands for Syndicate.
Syndicate throws a lazy right hand but Wallace sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Syndicate might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Syndicate uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wallace.
William Wallace seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed right hand from Wallace misses the target.
Syndicate throws a jab when Wallace was well out of range.
Wallace bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice straight punches there by Wallace. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wallace.
Syndicate misses the jab.
Syndicate uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wallace.
Syndicate throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Syndicate ducks under a wild hook from Wallace.
Syndicate went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Wallace is looking to chop away at Syndicate's legs.
Wallace lands with a hook. Syndicate tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wallace ducks under a wild hook from Syndicate.
Wallace slips a jab and a cross from Syndicate.
Wallace lands with a right hand.
Wallace loads up on a big right hand but Syndicate slips the punch.
An attempted straight right counter from Syndicate misses the target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wallace.
A nice leg kick from Wallace, right into the meat of the thigh.
Syndicate stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wallace throws a predictable looking body shot
and Syndicate counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sloppy strikes from Syndicate. Those never looked like landing.
Wallace has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Syndicate misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallace rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Syndicate moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wallace fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Syndicate manages to avoid it.
Syndicate swinging wildly here.
Syndicate ducks under a wild hook from Wallace.
Wallace misses with a looping left.
Wallace throws a looping overhand right but Syndicate ducks down to avoid it.
Syndicate looks to score with a jab to the body but Wallace is just out of range.
Wallace walks into a stiff left hand from Syndicate.
Wallace avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wallace throws a shot to the body.
A punch combination from Syndicate misses.
Syndicate throws a lazy right hand but Wallace sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Wallace showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Wallace dips to his left and cracks Syndicate with an uppercut!
Syndicate throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wallace connects with a body shot.
Wallace moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wallace thuds his right hand into Syndicate's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wallace cracks Syndicate on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Syndicate falls backwards against the cage. Wallace follows up with more strikes that drop Syndicate to his knees. Wallace keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Syndicate! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William Wallace!
A very excited looking William Wallace made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mikey Day (ranked 2547 p4p, 853 weight class) and Klay Dee (ranked 139 p4p, 53 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Dee's choice of entrance music: Tyler, The Creator - Who Dat Boy. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
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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 13 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mikey Day!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Klay Dee!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dee walks into a jab.
Dee is looking to chop away at Day's legs.
Dee with the inside leg kick.
Day takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Day clinches.
Dee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dee lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Day misses with some punches.
Dee is looking to take this one to the mat.
Day lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dee has a couple of punches blocked by Day.
A left hand lands to the body for Day.
Dee working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dee lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dee lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Day.
Day softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Day misses with a punch to the body.
Dee wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dee tries a body shot but Day blocks it.
Day tries to score a body lock takedown but Dee shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Day lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Day has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Dee blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Day.
Dee lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Day backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Day lands with a light punch inside.
Day can't find room to land a body shot as Dee controls the action.
Day struggles to land a body shot inside as Dee controls his hands.
Day lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Day throws a head punch that misses.
Day swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dee throws a head punch that misses.
Dee scores with a shot to the side of Day's head.
Day swings wildly with an uppercut but Dee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Day tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Day.
Dee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Day's elbow.
Dee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Day.
Dee throws a head punch that misses.
Day misses with a hook to the ribs.
Day lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dee backwards.
Dee lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Day misses with a body punch.
Day tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Day misses with some punches.
Dee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dee blocks an uppercut.
Dee lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Day lands with a right to the head.
Dee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Day.
Dee lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dee misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Dee on the inside.
Day can't find room to land a body shot as Dee controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dee.
Day working aggressively here.
Day misses with a body punch.
Day throws a head punch that misses.
Dee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Day digs a right hand into Dee's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dee's gas tank.
Dee misses with a punch to the body.
Day working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Day blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Day scores with a shoulder strike.
Dee blocking some punches.
Day blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Dee.
Day misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dee misses with a body punch.
Day misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Day.
Day gets through Dee's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dee misses with some punches.
Dee lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Day scores with a shot to the side of Dee's head.
Dee misses with the head strike.
Day tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Day throws a head punch that misses.
Day misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dee throws a head punch that misses.
Dee misses with the head strike.
Dee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Day tries to work over Dee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dee scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Day is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Dee can't fight it off and eventually Day manages to take the fight to the floor. Dee looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dee wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Day slips nicely into half guard.
Dee has one foot on Day's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Klay Dee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Day pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Day moves out of range as Dee strikes.
Dee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dee scoring well with a low kick there.
Dee keeps the fight on the outside.
Dee throws a solid leg kick but Day takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dee.
Dee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dee lands a head kick. Day smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Klay Dee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Day pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A solid body kick from Dee.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Day wants to clinch up but Dee keeps it at a distance.
Day dives in for a single leg takedown but Dee sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Day slips a straight right by Dee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Klay Dee dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dee just misses with a punch to the body.
Day lands a jab to Dee's midsection.
Day throws a hook to the side of Dee's head but Dee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dee misses with a low kick.
Klay Dee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circling - Dee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Day throws a hook to the side of Dee's head but Dee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Day scores with a jab to the body.
Dee connects with a crisp jab.
Dee fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dee connects with a solid leg kick.
Dee lands with a nice body kick.
Day connects with an inside leg kick.
Day has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Day there as he acknowledges the shot.
Day is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Day looks to land a left hand but Dee moved out of range nicely.
Dee swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Oh Day is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Day swings for the body but Dee moves out of range.
Day swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Day sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Day seems to have got his legs back now.
Dee takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dee throws the left hand but Day avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dee throws a hook to the side of Day's head but Day sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Day tries to clinch up.
Day closes the distance and clinches.
Dee is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dee.
Dee goes for a takedown attempt but Day pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Day closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dee sneaks back into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Day in particular looking to stall.
Day wants to take a breather but Dee is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Day stops Dee from getting back to his feet.
Dee is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Day is keen to just control but Dee is a slippery customer.
Dee wants to improve his position but Day is controlling well.
Day is trying to control. Dee wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Well, if Day is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Dee tries to kick Day off but Day keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Day throws a nice outside leg kick.
Day throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dee tests Day's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Day cracks a nice hook into Dee's ribs.
Day scores with a decent looking hook.
Day takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice defenses there by Day.
Dee shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Day sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dee throws a jab but it's blocked by Day.
Dee throws an overhand right that lands on Day's shoulder, as Day tries to avoid the shot.
Day motions for Dee to come forward. Day throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dee misses with an uppercut. Day saw that one coming.
Day half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Day scores with a nice head shot.
Dee moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Day tries to clinch there but Dee circles away.
Dee throws a big shot that misses.
Day appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Day waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dee.
Day throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Day uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Day connects with a body shot that sends Dee's belly button to the back.
Day tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dee swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dee throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Day counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dee won't be happy with that.
Day controlling the position from side mount.
Dee tries to buck Day off but Day is having none of it.
Dee wants to get back to his feet.
A lull in the action here.
Dee tries to improve position but can't.
Day working away.
Day trying to control the action but Dee is working from the bottom.
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 Mikey Day will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Day throws the kick towards the body but Dee avoids it.
Dee throws out a counter right but Day avoids it with no problem.
Nice uppercut lands for Dee. That snapped Day's head back.
Day throws a leg kick that misses.
Day forces Dee back against the cage and clinches.
Day misses with a body punch.
Day tightens his grip and picks Dee up, before dumping him to the ground. Dee manages to land in guard.
Dee manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Day avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dee moves out of range as Day strikes.
It seemed like Dee was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big right from Dee misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A decent looking cross lands there for Dee.
Dee sizes up Day with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dee stuffs the takedown attempt from Day. Day gets slowly back to his feet.
Day is looking to clinch.
Day connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dee. Dee circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Day looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The fight stays on the outside here - Day looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Day lands a nice shot to the body.
Day jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A clash of legs there as Day blocks the low kick.
Dee lands with a slapping head kick.
Dee misses with a straight left.
Dee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Day counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Day swings wildly with an uppercut but Dee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dee lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Day lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dee backwards.
Dee lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Day backwards.
Dee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Day lands an uppercut.
Dee lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good body shot from Day.
Day misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dee scores with a hook to the body.
Dee can't find room to land a body shot as Day controls the action.
Day tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Day looking for a takedown.
Dee manages to break the clinch.
Day lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dee circles away quickly and effectively.
Day keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dee.
An inside leg kick lands from Dee.
Day takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Dee throws a hook but Day avoids it easily.
Day swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dee fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Day has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dee cracks Day with a right hand to the side of the head.
Day looks to land a right hand but Dee moved out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Day looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dee tries a head kick but it misses.
Day takes a swing at Dee's ribcage but misses.
Day misses with a series of wild punches.
Dee swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dee scores with a leg kick.
Day lands with a straight right. Dee didn't see that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Day fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dee avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikey Day. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dee tried to score with a low kick but Day checks it.
Day tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dee was well out of range. Poor timing from Day.
Day throws a body shot but no joy.
Dee swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A lazy left from Day finds it's target.
Day uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dee.
Dee misses with an uppercut.
Day fails with a takedown attempt.
Day fails with a takedown attempt.
Dee lands with an uppercut that bounces Day off the cage and back into range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dee connects with a looping right hand.
Day fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dee looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dee looks to throw the jab but Day is out of range.
Dee jabs at Day's body.
Day throws a sloppy head kick and Dee moves out of range easily.
Dee dips to his left and cracks Day with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dee.
Dee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dee misses with a right hand
and Day moves into the clinch.
Day misses with a punch on the inside.
Dee cracks Day with a nice body shot.
A hook to the body from Day.
A head punch on the inside from Dee fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dee misses with the head strike.
Dee blocks a body shot from Day.
Dee misses with some punches.
Day is trying to pull guard but Dee turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Day tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dee's elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Klay Dee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dee has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Klay Dee!
A relieved looking Klay Dee thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Walcott (ranked 795 p4p, 829 weight class) and Roland Weudke (ranked 117 p4p, 121 weight class). Walcott comes to the cage accompanied by The Way Of The Fist. Roland Weudke has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 29 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Walcott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roland Weudke!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walcott throws a leg kick which misses Weudke's front leg but catches the back leg as Weudke tries to avoid it.
Walcott moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Walcott misses with a leg kick
and Weudke counters with a straight right hand.
Weudke's coach down at Soul Supremacy Rio was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Weudke's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Walcott throws an off balance right hand
and Weudke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Walcott walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Walcott shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Weudke.
Walcott misses with the combination.
Walcott bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Weudke scores with a leg kick.
Weudke chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Weudke throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Walcott avoids the body shot from Weudke.
Walcott throws a series of punches but Weudke moves out of range.
Walcott throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Weudke throws a big shot that misses.
Walcott just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weudke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Weudke throws a leg kick which misses Walcott's front leg but catches the back leg as Walcott tries to avoid it.
Weudke keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Weudke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Walcott throws out the jab.
Walcott doesn't manage to clinch there - Weudke circles away.
Walcott misses with a head kick.
Weudke feints a counter leg kick.
Walcott definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A low kick from Weudke misses
and Walcott makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Weudke really felt that one!
Weudke blocks a head kick by Walcott.
Joe Walcott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walcott misses with a leg kick.
Walcott tries a head kick but it misses.
Walcott looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Weudke swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A good leg kick by Weudke.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Walcott.
Weudke does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Walcott throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walcott swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Weudke now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Weudke connects with an inside leg kick.
Weudke throws a leg kick that misses.
It looked like Walcott was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Weudke.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Walcott misses with a jab, cross combination.
Weudke fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Walcott throws a half hearted mid kick.
Weudke comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Walcott takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Walcott takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Weudke connects with an inside leg kick.
Walcott lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Weudke with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Weudke throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Weudke lands a nice looking body shot.
Weudke throws a body shot but no joy.
Walcott tries to land a front kick but Weudke steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A nice leg kick from Weudke, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weudke cracks a nice hook into Walcott's ribs.
Weudke throws a right hand that Walcott ducks under and follows up with a left that Walcott also avoids with ease.
A good leg kick by Weudke.
Weudke is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Walcott rather than just go for the knockout.
Weudke connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Walcott throws a jab when Weudke was well out of range.
Weudke throws a head kick but Walcott moves out of range.
Walcott takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Walcott is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Walcott looks to land a right hand but Weudke moved out of range.
A good leg kick by Weudke.
Walcott throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Walcott with a jab.
Walcott throws the kick towards the body but Weudke avoids it.
Weudke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Walcott on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Good exchange - Weudke coming out on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weudke digs a good hook to Walcott's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weudke throws a jab when Walcott was well out of range.
Weudke with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Weudke connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Walcott's hands.
Weudke ducks under a wild hook from Walcott.
Weudke unleashes a big counter combination but Walcott bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Walcott on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Walcott misses with an uppercut.
Weudke throws a lazy body kick
and Walcott counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Walcott throws a shot from downtown. Weudke moves away and avoids it.
Walcott looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Walcott misses with a straight left.
Weudke throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Walcott's head.
Walcott throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Walcott keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Weudke connects with a leg kick.
A low kick lands for Weudke.
Walcott looks to score with a jab to the body but Weudke is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roland Weudke dominated that round.
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.
Weudke fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Weudke throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Weudke missing with a left hand there. Walcott was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Walcott misses the shot to the body.
Walcott takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Walcott lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Walcott falls off balance throwing a combination
and Weudke counters with a left and a right that stings Walcott.
Walcott slips a jab and a cross from Weudke.
Nice body punch from Weudke.
Weudke fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Walcott looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Weudke lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Weudke cracks Walcott with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Walcott lets loose with a powerful body kick. Weudke will feel that in the morning.
Weudke avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walcott bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Weudke fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Weudke lands a nice hook to Walcott's body. Walcott takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Walcott looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Weudke tries a quick counter leg kick but Walcott is wise to it.
Weudke is looking to slow Walcott down with leg kicks.
That kick from Weudke tenderised Walcott's leg. Walcott is trying to keep his angry face on.
Walcott rushes Weudke and presses him up against the cage.
Walcott's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Weudke tries to circle away but Walcott has him pinned against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Walcott.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Weudke manages to break the clinch.
Walcott swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Weudke. That's going to slow Walcott down.
Weudke looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Weudke misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walcott misses with a body punch
and Weudke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Walcott takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
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!
Walcott tries to land a leg kick but Weudke saw it coming and moves away.
Walcott uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Weudke.
Weudke blocks a head kick by Walcott.
Weudke connects with a looping right hand.
Walcott misses with a looping right.
A nice leg kick from Weudke, right into the meat of the thigh.
Weudke staying out of range there.
Walcott checks a low kick from Weudke.
Walcott ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Weudke moves away.
Weudke throws a quick inside leg kick.
Walcott tries to land a front kick but Weudke steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Weudke attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Walcott throws a hook but Weudke avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walcott scores with a head kick. Weudke tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Weudke scores with a head kick. Walcott tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Walcott misses with a body punch
and Weudke counters with a stiff right hand.
Weudke misses with the combination.
A chopping leg kick lands by Weudke.
Walcott takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Walcott stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Weudke.
Weudke throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Walcott.
Weudke cracks a nice hook into Walcott's ribs.
A telegraphed right hand from Walcott misses the target.
Walcott misses with a combination
and Weudke counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Walcott misses the body punch
and Weudke counters with a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walcott keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Walcott takes the fight into the clinch.
Weudke escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Walcott swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Weudke counters with an outside leg kick.
Walcott misses with a leg kick
and Weudke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Walcott dodges the punch combination from Weudke.
A little feinted left hand from Walcott on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Weudke.
Weudke moves out of range of the body kick.
Walcott takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Weudke connects with a solid leg kick.
Weudke tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Weudke throws a good cross that connects.
Weudke takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roland Weudke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Weudke throws the left hand but Walcott avoids the punch easily.
Weudke looks to score with a jab to the body but Walcott is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Weudke.
Weudke cracks Walcott with a good jab.
Walcott tests Weudke's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Walcott on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Weudke moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Walcott walks into a straight right hand from Weudke.
Weudke stalks Walcott and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Walcott's face. Walcott staggers backwards, shaken.
Walcott avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Walcott misses with a hook.
Weudke tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Walcott is able to avoid easily.
Weudke tries to land a leg kick but Walcott saw it coming and moves away.
Weudke ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Roland Weudke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Walcott misses
and Weudke counters with a leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Walcott has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Weudke.
Weudke tries a head kick but it misses.
Weudke misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Walcott counters with a nice low kick that buckles Weudke's knee momentarily.
Walcott swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Walcott throws a hook but Weudke avoids it easily.
Walcott misses with a body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Weudke.
Walcott with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Weudke throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Weudke takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Walcott misses with a two punch combination.
Weudke only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Walcott.
Some bone on bone action there as Walcott checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Walcott just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weudke dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Walcott. That did some damage!
Walcott misses with a jab, cross combination.
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!
Weudke is looking to slow Walcott down with leg kicks.
Walcott looks for the body kick but Weudke saw that one coming.
Weudke feints and then cracks Walcott's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Walcott down.
Walcott tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Weudke looks to land a combination. Walcott sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Weudke lands a nice leg kick that just misses Walcott's sensitive parts.
Weudke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Walcott lands a slapping body shot.
Weudke moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Weudke moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Weudke chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Weudke moves forwards but Walcott connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Weudke is looking to slow Walcott down with leg kicks.
Joe Walcott has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Weudke lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Walcott is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walcott throws a sloppy head kick and Weudke moves out of range easily.
Oh Walcott is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Walcott looks for the body kick but Weudke saw that one coming.
Weudke avoids the head kick by Walcott.
Walcott seems to have got his legs back now.
Walcott looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Walcott throws a leg kick but Weudke moved away.
Weudke looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Weudke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Walcott takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Weudke lands a nice looking body shot.
Weudke lands with a good body shot.
Weudke with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A chopping leg kick lands by Weudke.
Walcott misses with a body punch
and Weudke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Walcott throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Weudke connects with an inside leg kick.
Weudke lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Walcott tries to close the distance and clinch up but Weudke swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Weudke thuds a left hand into Walcott's body.
Weudke connects with a solid leg kick.
Weudke is looking to slow Walcott down with leg kicks.
Weudke throws a nice outside leg kick.
Walcott on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Walcott takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Weudke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Weudke buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Weudke moves out of range of the body kick from Walcott.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slapping leg kick lands for Weudke.
Weudke moves out of range of the body kick from Walcott.
Walcott swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Walcott moves forwards but Weudke connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roland Weudke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Weudke winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roland Weudke!
A very excited looking Roland Weudke made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Joe Walcott stepped up to the mic, saying 'WTF?!? Gamma is a joke. Anyway Pit Bull Development is the best. I am always so focused because of that shit. Anyone who says different can suck a dick.'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cerberus Dionisy (ranked 185 p4p, 492 weight class) and Rayful Edmond (ranked 28 p4p, 68 weight class). Dionisy comes to the cage accompanied by Voodoo. 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 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Cerberus Dionisy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rayful Edmond!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dionisy gets tackled into the cage by Edmond. Edmond maintains the clinch.
Dionisy lands a hook that snaps the head of Edmond backwards.
Dionisy is working Edmond over against the cage.
Edmond breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Edmond is looking to clinch but Dionisy is avoiding it.
Edmond throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dionisy.
Dionisy slips under a jab.
Dionisy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rayful Edmond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edmond misses with a hook. Dionisy ducked under it nicely.
Dionisy tries a low kick but Edmond avoids it.
Edmond throws a head kick but Dionisy moves out of range.
Edmond misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Edmond throws a body punch but Dionisy moves out of range.
Edmond throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Edmond wants to clinch
and Dionisy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edmond throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Edmond fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dionisy manages to avoid it.
Edmond throws a head kick that misses
and Dionisy makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Dionisy throws a leg kick but Edmond moved away.
Edmond stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dionisy.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dionisy. That's going to slow Edmond down.
Edmond misses with a body shot
enabling Dionisy to counter with a crisp jab.
Edmond gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Dionisy to counter with a crisp jab.
Dionisy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Crunch! Edmond slams his shin into Dionisy's torso.
Nice uppercut there from Dionisy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edmond misses with a low kick.
Edmond misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edmond connects with a high kick.
Edmond throws a leg kick but Dionisy moved away.
Dionisy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Edmond misses with a hook
and Dionisy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dionisy looks to land a body kick but Edmond moved away.
Edmond steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dionisy.
Edmond misses with a low kick.
Edmond throws a body kick that misses
and Dionisy counters with a straight right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Edmond looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dionisy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Edmond tries to clinch but Dionisy moves away
and Dionisy counters with a nice right hand that sends Edmond toppling to the canvas! Edmond scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Dionisy finish him?!
Edmond is rocked!
Dionisy blocks a head kick by Edmond.
Edmond is still on wobbly legs! Can Dionisy finish him?
Edmond throws a poor cross that misses
and Dionisy counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cerberus Dionisy!
Cerberus Dionisy retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Cerberus Dionisy made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ibrahim Camara (ranked 203 p4p, 893 weight class) and Jacks Sole (ranked 27 p4p, 118 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 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 15 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ibrahim Camara!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jacks Sole!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Camara connects with a body shot.
Camara throws a front kick aimed at Sole's knee but Sole avoids it well.
Sole throws a series of punches but Camara avoids them all with ease.
Sole lands a nice looking body shot.
Sole takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sole misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Camara.
Camara misses with a jab to the body
enabling Sole to counter with a crisp jab.
Sole takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Camara slips a straight right by Sole.
Camara with the inside leg kick.
Sole swinging wildly here.
Camara dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Camara tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice uppercut lands for Sole. That snapped Camara's head back.
Sole lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Ibrahim Camara has been cut.
Ibrahim Camara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camara slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Camara ducks under a wild hook from Sole.
Sole throws a leg kick but Camara sees it coming and moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Sole throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Camara throws a body shot but no joy.
Camara comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Camara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Camara is looking to wear down Sole with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Camara looks to score with a jab to the body but Sole is just out of range.
Camara darts in and clinches Sole up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Camara.
Sole swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Camara digs a right hand underneath Sole's ribcage. Sole let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Camara.
Camara lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sole throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sole.
Sole lands with a short shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sole lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Camara lands an elbow just above Sole 's eye.
Camara lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Sole fails to land.
Sole misses with a short punch on the inside.
Camara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sole gets through Camara's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Camara lands an elbow just above Sole 's eye.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Camara creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sole is rocked!
Our sources have told us that Camara has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Sole misses with the head strike.
Sole is still on wobbly legs! Can Camara finish him?
A left hand lands to the body for Camara.
Sole with a knee to the head.
Sole seems to have recovered his senses.
Camara lands an elbow that stopped Sole in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Jacks Sole has been cut.
Sole misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from Camara as the two fighters clinch.
Sole looks winded!
Camara creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sole's defenses.
Camara dodges an elbow strike from Sole.
Sole takes an elbow to the forehead.
A short body shot lands from Camara as the two fighters clinch.
Camara lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camara lands with a light punch inside.
Sole misses with a short punch on the inside.
Camara drops Sole onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Sole is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Camara dips a shoulder and cracks Sole with a mighty uppercut! Sole falls back against the cage and Camara unloads with a barrage of strikes! Sole is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Camara screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ibrahim Camara!
Ibrahim Camara retains his middleweight title!
Ibrahim Camara 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.
In defeat, Jacks Sole stepped up to the mic, saying 'Shit happens, I'll learn from this.'.
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