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KoF:IW Golden Claws XII PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bjorn IronSide (ranked 24029 p4p, 24053 weight class) and Bsmds Nasmfus (ranked 670 p4p, 654 weight class). Bsmds Nasmfus has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bjorn IronSide!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bsmds Nasmfus!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jonathan Paton and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nasmfus is looking to clinch but IronSide is avoiding it.
Nasmfus tries to clinch there but IronSide circles away.
Nasmfus moves into range and clinches up with IronSide.
Nasmfus is trying to drag IronSide to the mat but IronSide just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nasmfus pulls guard.
Nasmfus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
IronSide wants to control from the top but Nasmfus keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nasmfus is looking to stand up but IronSide isn't so interested in that idea.
Nasmfus is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nasmfus seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
IronSide sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nasmfus looking to control but IronSide passes into half guard.
IronSide performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nasmfus tries to roll over but IronSide keeps him under control.
Nasmfus tries to regain full guard. Instead though, IronSide has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nasmfus is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Nasmfus is in all sorts of trouble here.
IronSide controlling the pace for now.
IronSide misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
IronSide working the ground and pound effectively.
Nasmfus really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee warns Nasmfus that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Nasmfus regains half guard.
Nasmfus is trying to control but can't.
IronSide is trying to work for a kimura but Nasmfus is defending well.
IronSide seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nasmfus does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nasmfus manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
IronSide postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
IronSide is stalling in the full guard.
Nasmfus is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
IronSide makes his way to full guard. A much better position for IronSide.
IronSide pulls Nasmfus in close to his closed guard and prevents Nasmfus from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bjorn IronSide 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.
Nasmfus moves into the clinch.
Nasmfus prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nasmfus gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from IronSide.
IronSide is pressed up against the cage. Nasmfus has hold of a leg and is looking to drag IronSide down to the mat. IronSide avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nasmfus moves into the clinch.
Nasmfus jumps guard and drags IronSide to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Nasmfus is pulling down on IronSide's head. It's preventing any offense from IronSide, at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
IronSide looking to pass the guard.
IronSide trying to control but Nasmfus is working from the bottom.
IronSide throwing strikes but missing.
IronSide wants to control from the top but Nasmfus keeps moving.
IronSide is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Nasmfus is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nasmfus working a defensive guard but IronSide passes into half guard.
IronSide wants to free his trapped foot but Nasmfus is holding on for dear life with his legs.
IronSide sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nasmfus is trying to control but can't.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nasmfus can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nasmfus makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nasmfus.
Nasmfus working a defensive guard but IronSide manages to pass into side control anyway.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
IronSide takes a little break here. Nasmfus wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
IronSide working the ground and pound but Nasmfus is defending the strikes.
IronSide definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nasmfus tries to improve position but can't.
Nasmfus managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by IronSide.
IronSide trying to control the action but Nasmfus is working from the bottom.
Nasmfus tries to bench press IronSide off him but IronSide keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nasmfus seems a little lost for a moment, as IronSide dominates the positioning.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
IronSide stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and IronSide wants it to stay on the feet.
IronSide tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nasmfus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nasmfus wants to clinch.
IronSide feinted with a counter takedown.
Nasmfus moves in looking to clinch but IronSide pushes him off.
IronSide appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nasmfus tries to clinch but IronSide is having none of it.
It looked like IronSide wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nasmfus forces IronSide back against the cage and clinches.
Nasmfus is trying to work for a single leg takedown but IronSide pulls him back up using the underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bsmds Nasmfus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! IronSide's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
IronSide keeps the fight on the outside.
IronSide changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
IronSide ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nasmfus moves away.
Nasmfus wants to clinch.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from IronSide - that will leave a mark!
IronSide displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nasmfus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nasmfus has closed the distance and engaged IronSide in a clinch.
IronSide has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nasmfus is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nasmfus wants to take the fight to the mat but IronSide manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nasmfus just leaning against IronSide, taking a breather.
Nasmfus wants to take the fight to the mat but IronSide manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bjorn IronSide has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bsmds Nasmfus.
Nasmfus is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables IronSide to keep the fight standing.
IronSide has Nasmfus pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nasmfus manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nasmfus stalling in the clinch but IronSide improves position.
Nasmfus looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nasmfus misses with a body punch.
Nasmfus goes for a takedown in the clinch but IronSide prevents it.
IronSide's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nasmfus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from IronSide.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nasmfus clinches up against the cage.
IronSide is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
IronSide has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Nasmfus is trying to keep an underhook but IronSide manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Nasmfus is trying to stand up here but IronSide is controlling him well.
IronSide trying to pass the guard but Nasmfus defending well.
Nasmfus is looking for a sweep. IronSide is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nasmfus is trying to maintain the position but IronSide is very close to passing his half guard.
Nasmfus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
IronSide works his foot free and advances to mount.
Nasmfus gets back to half guard.
Nasmfus slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
IronSide trying to control but Nasmfus is working from the bottom.
Nasmfus working a defensive guard here.
IronSide is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nasmfus is looking to stand back up but IronSide counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Nasmfus.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bjorn IronSide showed his dominance in that final round.
I think IronSide has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bjorn IronSide!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jack Jackson (ranked 24238 p4p, 24030 weight class) and Gunars Zonbergs (ranked 277 p4p, 281 weight class). Gunars Zonbergs is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gunars Zonbergs!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Anthony Taglia and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zonbergs changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jackson tries to avoid it but Zonbergs manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jackson to the ground. Jackson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zonbergs shoots in looking for a takedown but Jackson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zonbergs's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jackson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jackson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jackson trying to control but Zonbergs is working from the bottom.
Zonbergs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jackson is looking to work some ground and pound but Zonbergs has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zonbergs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jackson with a nice head shot there.
Jackson has gone for a leg lock! Zonbergs slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jackson's guard.
Zonbergs with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zonbergs wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Jackson wants to stand and escape but Zonbergs is having none of it.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Zonbergs from controlling successfully.
Zonbergs won't allow Jackson to get back to his feet.
Zonbergs sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jackson wants to stand but Zonbergs is controlling the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Zonbergs shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jackson as he jumps to the side.
As Zonbergs tries to get set, Jackson tries to push him back and clinch up but Zonbergs manages to avoid the attempt.
Jack Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gunars Zonbergs.
Zonbergs shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Zonbergs won't allow Jackson to get back to his feet.
Jackson pushes Zonbergs off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Zonbergs napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jackson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Jackson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Zonbergs, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson working away.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Jackson tries for a kimura but Zonbergs is defending well.
Zonbergs looking for a sweep but Jackson has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Zonbergs is in all sorts of trouble here.
Zonbergs gets back to half guard.
Jackson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to mount his opponent but Zonbergs defends it.
Jackson seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Zonbergs has recovered full guard.
Jackson throws an elbow that misses. Zonbergs uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jackson's guard. Nice move by Zonbergs!
Jackson pushes Zonbergs off and gets back to his feet.
Jackson rushes Zonbergs and presses him up against the cage.
Zonbergs pulls guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Jackson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nice sprawl there from Jackson as Zonbergs shoots in.
Jackson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Zonbergs.
Jackson has managed to clinch.
Zonbergs manages to pull guard.
Jackson trying to control but Zonbergs is working from the bottom.
Jackson 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.
Zonbergs trying to control the position.
Jackson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Zonbergs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jackson landing with the ground and pound.
Zonbergs controls Jackson momentarily but Jackson frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Zonbergs is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jackson, into his guard.
Zonbergs trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Zonbergs is controlling him.
Jackson trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Zonbergs sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Zonbergs postures up and lands a big shot to Jackson's brow.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zonbergs can do to turn this around?
Zonbergs landing some decent shots from guard.
Zonbergs stops Jackson from standing up.
Zonbergs stands and throws Jackson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
Zonbergs is putting a hurting on Jackson here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Zonbergs trying to control the position but Jackson is working away.
Jackson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Zonbergs is putting a hurting on Jackson here, landing some big shots from side control.
Jackson is not content to let Zonbergs control the position.
Jackson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Zonbergs takes a little break here. Jackson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Jackson is pushing Zonbergs's head away, looking to escape. Zonbergs manages to hold on to the position though.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jackson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zonbergs is pushing down on Jackson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jackson is fighting to maintain full guard but Zonbergs has managed to sneak the leg through.
Zonbergs stops Jackson from getting back to his feet.
Jack Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zonbergs content to control rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zonbergs is working for a submission of some sort.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gunars Zonbergs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Zonbergs bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jackson bucks up and tries to throw Zonbergs off but instead Zonbergs has got his back!
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
Jackson grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Jackson is trying to get back to his feet but Zonbergs has full control of the position and if anything, Jackson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zonbergs is working for a rear naked choke. Jackson is not defending it well and Zonbergs has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Jackson refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Jackson's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gunars Zonbergs!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thrawn Palpatine (ranked 24349 p4p, 24372 weight class) and Merowech Van Dhalism (ranked 652 p4p, 693 weight class). Palpatine comes to the cage accompanied by The Imperial March. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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BJJ White Belt
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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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Thrawn Palpatine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Merowech Van Dhalism!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Franklyn Lucas and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palpatine takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Van Dhalism connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Van Dhalism throws a hook to the side of Palpatine's head but Palpatine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Palpatine gets a clinch.
Van Dhalism tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Palpatine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Palpatine looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Van Dhalism goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Van Dhalism throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Van Dhalism fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Palpatine takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Palpatine shoots in but no luck this time.
Van Dhalism tries to land a leg kick but Palpatine saw it coming and moves away.
No luck for Palpatine with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thrawn Palpatine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Palpatine gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Van Dhalism.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palpatine closes the distance and clinches up with Van Dhalism, looking for a takedown. Palpatine pushes Van Dhalism against the cage but Van Dhalism circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Van Dhalism lands a big head kick that sends Palpatine to the canvas! Van Dhalism follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Merowech Van Dhalism!
A victorious Merowech Van Dhalism thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Louis Moore (ranked 6209 p4p, 23806 weight class) and Son Goku (ranked 579 p4p, 632 weight class). Goku is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Makafushigi Adventure. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Louis Moore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Son Goku!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Roberts and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goku connects with a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Goku, as that shot connected.
Moore takes one to the side of the head.
Goku lands with a good body shot.
Moore closes this distance looking for a takedown but Goku circles away.
Goku connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Moore's hands.
Goku lands with a nice combination. Moore backs away looking to recover.
Goku fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circle momentarily. Goku darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
 Moore is rocked!
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Moore got wobbled bad by a big combination! Goku presses forward with punches and knees until Moore stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Moore closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Son Goku!
Son Goku seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chris Finch (ranked 5444 p4p, 24322 weight class) and Bud Young (ranked 606 p4p, 661 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Finch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bud Young!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, David Schapiro and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Young swinging wildly here.
Young wants to clinch.
Young lands a jab to the nose.
Young tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Finch paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Finch with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Young wants to clinch up but Finch keeps it at a distance.
Bud Young seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Young ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Finch misses with a head kick.
Finch scores with a jab. Young acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Young tries to close the distance and clinch up but Finch swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Finch attempts a counter takedown but Young avoids it well and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finch avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Finch throws a head kick that misses.
Young connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Finch momentarily.
Young looks to land a right hand but Finch moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Finch on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Finch connects with a jab.
Young uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Finch.
Young scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
An inside leg kick lands from Young.
A combination from Young does no damage.
Finch keeps the fight on the outside.
A leg kick checked by Finch.
Finch looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Finch scores with a leg kick.
Nice cross by Finch.
Bud Young is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Finch takes one on the button.
Finch moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Young tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Finch is able to avoid easily.
Young looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Finch connects with a high kick.
Young motions for Finch to come forward. Young throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Finch lands with an overhand left.
Finch is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Young's half guard.
Young trying to control here.
Young is trying to get back to full guard.
Finch frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young tries to hold on but Finch pushes him away.
Finch in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Finch looking to control and managing it successfully.
Young is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Finch controlling from the full mount.
Finch is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Young can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Finch will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finch controlling the pace for now.
Finch is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Young to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Young shrugs it off.
Finch content just to control the position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Finch dominated that round.
That's time! Finch's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Finch drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Finch moves into full mount!
Young defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Finch.
Finch content just to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Young is looking to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finch sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Young sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Finch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Young can do to turn this around?
Finch scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Finch is controlling the pace.
Finch's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Finch has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Finch lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Finch is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Chris Finch overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Young is looking to improve his position.
Finch working Young over with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Young trying to control from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Finch in particular looking to stall.
Further stalling from Finch.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Finch throws a hook to the side of Young's head but Young sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Finch lands a high kick!
Young blocks a head kick by Finch.
Finch throws a body shot but no joy.
Young throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nice defenses there by Finch.
Finch shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Young napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Young wants to get back to his feet.
Young really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Finch. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Finch thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
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!
You can see the frustration on Young's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Finch cracks Young with a big elbow.
Finch has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Young is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Finch yanks on the arm and Young is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Finch.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chris Finch!
Bud Young spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ilya Kushnirov (ranked 4028 p4p, 4030 weight class) and Ace London (ranked 508 p4p, 509 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ilya Kushnirov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ace London!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Franklyn Lucas and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kushnirov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kushnirov 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.
Jab from London.
A big right from London misses.
London takes the fight into the clinch.
London swings wildly with an uppercut but Kushnirov uses good head movement to avoid it.
London escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kushnirov throws a right hand that London ducks under and follows up with a left that London also avoids with ease.
Kushnirov blocks a jab.
Kushnirov scores with a jab to the jaw.
London displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kushnirov throws out the jab.
London falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kushnirov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kushnirov throws a jab when London was well out of range.
London tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kushnirov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
London scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kushnirov throws a looping overhand right but London ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
London pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kushnirov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
London misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
London misses with a hook.
London uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kushnirov.
London looks to land a right hand but Kushnirov moved out of range.
Kushnirov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kushnirov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but London manages to avoid it.
London throws a lazy uppercut
and Kushnirov counters with a straight right hand.
London misses with a jab to the body
and Kushnirov counters with a nice uppercut.
London looks to throw the jab but Kushnirov is out of range.
Kushnirov scores with a nice head shot.
Kushnirov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kushnirov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
London scores with a three punch combo!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
London defending well as Kushnirov loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from London! But no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kushnirov tries to keep at a distance but London has taken the fight into the clinch.
London scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kushnirov blocks a body shot from London.
Kushnirov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
London 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.
London misses with a combination
and London takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
London scores with a jab. Kushnirov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kushnirov misses with a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by London. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of London.
Kushnirov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kushnirov.
 It looks like Ace London has been cut.
Kushnirov scores with a body shot.
Kushnirov throws out a loose jab but London uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kushnirov misses the jab.
London throws a body shot but no joy.
London slips under a jab from Kushnirov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kushnirov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
London throws a body shot but no joy.
Kushnirov takes one to the chin there.
London swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kushnirov.
The fighters circling - Kushnirov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kushnirov misses with an uppercut.
London misses with a wild body shot.
Kushnirov digs a good hook to London's body.
London avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kushnirov misses with a hook. London ducked under it nicely.
Kushnirov looks to land a combination but London avoids it well.
Kushnirov throws out a loose jab but London uses good head movement to avoid it.
London swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
London swings for the body but Kushnirov moves out of range.
London bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kushnirov's head backwards.
London walks into a straight right hand from Kushnirov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
London tests Kushnirov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
London thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kushnirov throws a shot from downtown. London moves away and avoids it.
Kushnirov throws a big shot that misses.
London staying out of range there.
Kushnirov misses with a straight right.
London looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kushnirov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
London slips a jab from Kushnirov.
The crowd cheers as London lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kushnirov doesn't seem phased though.
London throws a shot from downtown. Kushnirov moves away and avoids it.
Kushnirov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
London throws a big shot that misses.
London is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kushnirov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
London tries to close the distance and clinch but Kushnirov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
London with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
London throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kushnirov counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice shot lands for London.
London is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kushnirov.
Kushnirov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ace London will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ace London's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
London misses with a body shot.
It looked like Kushnirov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from London.
London cracks Kushnirov with a good jab.
Kushnirov moves out of range as London strikes.
Kushnirov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
London throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kushnirov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kushnirov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from London.
London misses with the combination.
Kushnirov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
London doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kushnirov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
London drives through and clinches with Kushnirov against the cage.
A short right from London on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kushnirov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but London has him pressed against the cage.
Kushnirov has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Kushnirov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt London or not.
London keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kushnirov's efforts to push away.
Kushnirov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but London has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
London throws a punch but it's blocked by Kushnirov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kushnirov.
London blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A left hand lands to the body for London.
Kushnirov trying to control the position but instead, London has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kushnirov into the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kushnirov can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Kushnirov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
London lands with a short punch from the clinch.
London misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kushnirov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kushnirov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
London tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
London lands with a right to the head.
London lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kushnirov backwards.
Kushnirov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
London rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kushnirov counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
London will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kushnirov throws a hook to the side of London's head but London sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kushnirov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract London.
Kushnirov lands with a shot to the body.
London takes the fight into the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for London.
London goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kushnirov lands a shot to the body.
Kushnirov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
London misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from London.
Kushnirov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
London lands with a right to the head.
Kushnirov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but London is keeping busy.
London misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kushnirov.
London lands a nice uppercut.
London is working Kushnirov over against the cage.
London blocks a body shot from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
London lands a nice shot to the body.
Kushnirov is trying to break the clinch but London has him pressed against the cage.
London lands on the inside with an uppercut.
London lands with a right to the head.
London fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
London has Kushnirov pressed against the cage, preventing Kushnirov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ace London seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
London lands a hook that snaps the head of Kushnirov backwards.
Kushnirov tries to break free but London pushes him back against the cage.
London keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kushnirov's efforts to push away.
London tries a body shot but Kushnirov blocks it.
London lands a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov has had enough of the clinch but London keeps him there for the moment.
London prevents Kushnirov from breaking the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from London.
Kushnirov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
London lands a body punch.
Kushnirov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
London lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kushnirov backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
London misses with a hook from the clinch.
London has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
London lands a hook that snaps the head of Kushnirov backwards.
Kushnirov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from London. Kushnirov does a little dance to reset his feet.
London slips under a jab.
Kushnirov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by London.
Kushnirov throwing a counter right hand but London manages to avoid it.
Kushnirov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ace London seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab from London.
London looks to land a left hand but Kushnirov moved out of range nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ace London showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ace London's cut.
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!
Kushnirov misses with a straight right.
London displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kushnirov throws out the jab.
London gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kushnirov.
Kushnirov working hard to break the clinch.
Kushnirov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Kushnirov misses.
London lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A lazy left from London finds it's target.
Kushnirov throws a looping overhand right but London ducks down to avoid it.
London lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
London goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
London rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kushnirov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kushnirov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but London moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
London throws a counter combo.
Kushnirov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
London throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
London connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kushnirov momentarily.
Kushnirov looks to land a right hand but London moved out of range.
London tries to clinch up.
Kushnirov ducks under a wild hook from London.
London with a hook.
Kushnirov throws a looping overhand right but London ducks down to avoid it.
London misses with a hook. Kushnirov ducked under it nicely.
London throws a body shot but no joy.
Kushnirov slips a jab and a cross from London.
A punch combination from Kushnirov misses.
London takes a body punch but keeps moving.
London misses with a right hand
and Kushnirov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
London missing with a left hand there. Kushnirov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
London rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kushnirov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Kushnirov misses its target.
London is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
London bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kushnirov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Kushnirov.
Kushnirov misses with a straight right.
London has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right from London on the inside.
London pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
London throws out a loose jab but Kushnirov uses good head movement to avoid it.
London wants to clinch
and Kushnirov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
London throws a looping overhand right but Kushnirov ducks down to avoid it.
Kushnirov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
London jabs at Kushnirov's body.
Kushnirov throws a lazy right hand but London sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
London looks to throw the jab but Kushnirov is out of range.
Kushnirov lands a nice hook to London's body. London takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
London clinches up with Kushnirov and pushes him back against the cage.
Kushnirov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
London prevents Kushnirov from breaking the clinch.
Ilya Kushnirov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kushnirov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
London throws a head punch that misses.
Kushnirov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kushnirov breaks the clinch.
London throws a combination that misses
and Kushnirov counters with a nice body shot.
Kushnirov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
London looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
London misses with a lunging right hand
and London takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kushnirov keeps the fight on the outside.
A jab from London misses.
London darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
London wants to clinch up but Kushnirov keeps it at a distance.
London drives through and clinches with Kushnirov against the cage.
London throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kushnirov breaks the clinch.
London doesn't manage to clinch there - Kushnirov circles away.
Kushnirov slips a jab from London.
Kushnirov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
London misses with a double jab.
Kushnirov throwing a counter right hand but London manages to avoid it.
London tries to clinch there but Kushnirov circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
London throws out a loose jab but Kushnirov uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Kushnirov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from London.
London avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
London tries to clinch up
and London takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kushnirov throws an off balance right hand
and Kushnirov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kushnirov thows a left - swing and a miss!
London swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
London lands a jab.
London misses with a body shot
and Kushnirov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
London scores with a nice right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ace London comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well London has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ace London!
An out of breath Ace London thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andre Thomas (ranked 3708 p4p, 2928 weight class) and Islandiano Islandish (ranked 406 p4p, 344 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andre Thomas !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Islandiano Islandish!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Eddie Farnsworth and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Islandish closes the distance and pushes Thomas back into the cage.
Thomas tries to circle away but Islandish has him pinned against the cage.
Thomas tries to break the clinch but Islandish is controlling the position.
Thomas is trying to break the clinch but Islandish has him pressed against the cage.
Islandish throws a head punch that misses.
Thomas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Islandish fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thomas , pushing him back against the cage.
Islandish is looking to take this one to the mat.
Islandish can't find room to land a body shot as Thomas controls the action.
Islandish lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
 It looks like Andre Thomas has been cut.
Thomas breaks the clinch.
Islandish fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thomas , pushing him back against the cage.
Thomas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Thomas is trying to break the clinch but Islandish has him pressed against the cage.
Islandish manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Islandish wants to sweep here but Thomas controlling him for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thomas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Thomas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Thomas stopping the sweep attempt from Islandish.
Thomas throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Thomas 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.
Thomas postures up in Islandish's guard and throws a big left but Islandish blocks it.
Islandish utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Islandish looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Thomas passes into side control.
Islandish is looking to regain half guard here but Thomas keeps moving and retains side control.
Thomas sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Islandish is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Islandish can do anything to dispel that myth.
Islandish is looking for a sweep.
Thomas misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Islandish takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Thomas creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Islandish sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Islandish managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Thomas .
I wouldn't like to be where Islandish is right now.
Islandish is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Thomas thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Islandish's head.
Thomas missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Islandish is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thomas thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thomas is thwarting Islandish's attempts to control the position.
Islandish wants to improve his position but Thomas is controlling well.
Thomas slips a nice elbow through Islandish's hands, connecting with Islandish's forehead.
Islandish is looking to improve his position.
Islandish has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Thomas is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Islandish looks like he's trying to stand up.
Thomas missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Islandish keeping control of the position.
Thomas sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Islandish defending well though.
Islandish avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Thomas .
Thomas drops an elbow to the side of Islandish's head.
Islandish blocking the ground and pound attempt from Thomas .
We've been informed that Islandish has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Thomas thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Islandish's head.
Islandish blocking the ground and pound attempt from Thomas .
Islandish is controlling Thomas 's trapped leg to prevent Thomas from advancing to side control.
Thomas not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Islandish has hold of Thomas 's hands but Thomas slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Thomas looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas throwing shots but Islandish is blocking nicely.
Islandish is looking to control Thomas 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Islandish avoid being mounted?
Islandish tries to roll over but Thomas keeps him under control.
Thomas throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Thomas sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Islandish defending well though.
Islandish blocking the ground and pound attempt from Thomas .
Islandish gets full guard.
Thomas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thomas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Islandish is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Thomas won't allow Islandish to sweep him here.
Islandish avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Thomas is looking to work some ground and pound but Islandish has wrist control.
Islandish is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Thomas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andre Thomas 's cut.
That's time! Thomas 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Islandish missing with a left hand there. Thomas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Islandish scores with a nice strike.
Thomas throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Islandish is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Thomas misses with a body shot.
Islandish closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Thomas 's guard.
Thomas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Islandish is controlling him.
Islandish distracts Thomas with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Islandish won't allow Thomas to get back to his feet.
Islandish is looking to work some ground and pound but Thomas has wrist control.
Andre Thomas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas keeping full guard, as Islandish tries to pass.
Islandish postures up in Thomas 's guard and throws a big left but Thomas blocks it.
Thomas wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Islandish manages to pass to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas is looking to improve his position.
Thomas is controlling Islandish's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Islandish prevents Thomas from standing back up.
Thomas kicks Islandish off and gets back to his feet.
Islandish closes the distance and clinches.
Thomas is pressed up against the cage. Islandish has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Thomas down to the mat. Thomas avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Thomas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Islandish closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Islandish lands in his opponent's guard.
Thomas has momentary wrist control but Islandish slips an elbow through the middle.
Thomas is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Islandish gets to his feet and stands over Thomas , holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Thomas felt that one! Islandish unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Thomas from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Islandiano Islandish!
The defeated Andre Thomas had this to say: 'Back to the gym.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paul Revere (ranked 2401 p4p, 3323 weight class) and Archie Paine (ranked 332 p4p, 439 weight class). Archie Paine is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul Revere!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Archie Paine!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Kavanagh and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paine scores with a jab to the jaw.
Revere misses with a takedown attempt
and Paine connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Revere dives in and scores a takedown into Paine's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Revere throws a big elbow that misses.
Revere postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Revere trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Revere throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Paine works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Revere is looking to work some ground and pound but Paine has wrist control.
Revere trying to control the position from guard on top but Paine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Revere accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Revere prevents Paine from getting back to his feet.
Revere throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Revere is working Paine over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Revere stopping the sweep attempt from Paine.
Revere lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Revere wants to control from the top but Paine keeps moving.
Revere in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Revere is looking to work some ground and pound but Paine has wrist control.
Revere trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Revere postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Revere postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Revere working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Paine's head.
Revere throws a big right hand that misses.
Revere throwing strikes from guard but Paine blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Revere accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Revere accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Revere throws a big right hand that misses.
Revere loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Revere throws a big elbow that misses.
Revere lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Revere scoring with some ground and pound.
Revere trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Revere loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Revere postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Revere missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Revere throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Paine works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Paine can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Revere controls the pace.
Revere throwing strikes from guard but Paine blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Revere is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Revere loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Revere wants to control from the top but Paine keeps moving.
Revere with a flurry of punches that miss.
Paine really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Revere. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Revere with a flurry of punches that miss.
Revere lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Revere distracts Paine with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Paine keeping moving, preventing Revere from controlling successfully.
Revere is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at PEAK MMA Fight Club that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Revere cracks Paine with a solid left hand.
Revere wants to control from the top but Paine keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Revere trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Revere cracks Paine with a solid left hand.
 Paine is rocked!
Revere throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Revere gets to his feet and stands over Paine, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Paine felt that one! Revere unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Paine from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Revere!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Musan Zaintashara (ranked 983 p4p, 1540 weight class) and Rammaru Nokkau (ranked 137 p4p, 211 weight class). Zaintashara kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Art of War. Nokkau has chosen When We Ride On Our Enemies as his entrance music. The key to victory for Musan Zaintashara has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 6 - 0 - 1, fighting out of New York, Musan Zaintashara!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rammaru Nokkau!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Columbo Gatti and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nokkau throws a hook but Zaintashara blocks it.
Nokkau throws a lazy right hand but Zaintashara sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zaintashara seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Zaintashara jabs Nokkau to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zaintashara looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zaintashara dodges the punch combination from Nokkau.
Zaintashara is looking to counter the offense by Nokkau and move into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nokkau. Zaintashara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zaintashara throws a head kick that Nokkau semi-blocks.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nokkau is defended easily by Zaintashara.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nokkau listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nokkau jabs Zaintashara right on the nose. Zaintashara blinks but takes it well.
Zaintashara misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nokkau drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Zaintashara defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nokkau misses with a two punch combination.
Zaintashara scores with a hook.
Zaintashara slips a jab and a cross from Nokkau.
Zaintashara was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've been informed that Nokkau 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.
Nokkau throws a poor cross that misses
and Zaintashara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nokkau is rocked!
Nokkau with a lazy takedown attempt
and Zaintashara counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Musan Zaintashara!
Musan Zaintashara retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Musan Zaintashara thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Deon Big Daddy (ranked 1187 p4p, 1041 weight class) and Quinnen Williams (ranked 140 p4p, 127 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Big Daddy might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Big Daddy Kane - Smooth Operator. The crowd seem to be enjoying Williams's choice of entrance music: Here Comes the Boom. Quinnen Williams is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Deon Big Daddy !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Quinnen Williams!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Chad Campbell and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Williams or perhaps it was just good defense by Big Daddy , which made it look bad.
Big Daddy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Williamss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
It looks like Quinnen Williams has been cut.
Big Daddy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A shot to the body from Williams misses
and Big Daddy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Williams thinking.
Williams throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Big Daddy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Quinnen Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Big Daddy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Big Daddy 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.
Big Daddy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That has opened up Quinnen Williams's cut even more.
Williams lands a right hook to the body.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Williams fails with the takedown
and Big Daddy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Big Daddy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Williams on the side of the head.
Williams throws a hook to the side of Big Daddy 's head but Big Daddy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Big Daddy is just out of range.
Big Daddy thinks about countering with a body kick.
Big Daddy takes a swing at Williams's ribcage but misses.
Williams changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Williams misses with a body shot
and Big Daddy counters with a crisp right hand that drops Williams! Big Daddy lets Williams back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams looks to land a left hand but Big Daddy moved out of range nicely.
Williams misses with a hook to the body
and Big Daddy counters with a huge right that knocks Williams out cold! Big Daddy is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Deon Big Daddy !
Deon Big Daddy is the new heavyweight champion!
Deon Big Daddy decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
The defeated Quinnen Williams had this to say: 'He fought well, and I give him the credit that he's due. That being said, I know I can do better. I'm gonna go back to the gym, take this as a learning experience, and get a whole lot better next fight. I'll get that belt back. '.
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